Stuck in The Tower - Chapter 695

Episode 695 97th Floor Notice

A helmet with a cross-shaped opening and pores.

It looked quite simple and classic, but with traces of magma sticking together.

‘A jewel attached as a decoration.’

The burning red jewel was a feature seen on the Magma Fairy’s helmet.

It would be nice if I had seen it wrong, but it seemed unlikely.

Even if it wasn’t that, I could see cooled and hardened lava along the path they walked.

There are traces that would not have been there if a volcano had not erupted on the ground near the beach.

There.

‘They didn’t even erase the traces left on the way they came.’

What does that mean?

Isn’t this implying that there is no one coming after them?

I didn’t really want to think about it, but it was a possibility.

“Who are you?”

The person who appeared to be the leader of the group asked.

A person who carried a spear and spoke relatively little.

For a guy who uses a spear, he was heavily armed.

‘He’s the guy in charge of the front lines.’

Attached to the guy’s waist was a doll made of metal.

It’s not an ordinary decoration.

[Capsule Iron Golem (SS)]

-Golems are not portable?

-Then try using the Capsule Golem!

-Encapsulated Iron Golem!

It even had a portable golem.

For some reason, there are only three people in the party, but it looks like they are also playing the role of tank.

“I will ask again. “Where is the owner of that helmet?”

A little silence.

okay. It means you don’t have the heart to answer.

In that case, the only way to do it is to make them want to talk.

If there was nothing holding you back, you should have said something.

“I picked this helmet up! “I guess everything worth taking was taken away and this was all I had!”

The magician woman shouted as she was about to rush.

“location.”

“There are traces over there. “It’s already been done, so no trace has been erased.”

They say they just picked it up and have nothing to do with the person involved.

Well, that could be it.

“What about the body of the helmet owner?”

“I don’t know! Because there wasn’t one.”

I tried to sneak a peek at it, but it was easy to avoid.

Climbers leave no bodies behind.

If you have coins, you will be kicked out of the safe zone.

So it’s even weirder.

‘Climbers never spill their gear.’

Especially if you went up to the 96th floor.

I got the final settings right, but left them at the tower?

Because there is nothing that unfair.

If death is certain, put the equipment in the inventory, but do not leave it like this.

If you drop the equipment, there is a situation like that.

Either he was ambushed or he died in battle without any time to recover.

“Take the lead.”

“That’s rude.”

“It belongs to my colleague. If the situation is unfair, I apologize. “I will also compensate you.”

The spearman, who was about to say something, closes his mouth.

They say it’s a colleague’s thing, so what can I say?

If they are not the culprits, I plan to give them proper compensation.

It’s true that it interrupted my rest.

Of course, it seems like that might not be the case.

Isn’t there a conversation they had among themselves?

“Woah, things are about to go wrong. “But I hope you understand that we have no choice but to doubt you, just as you doubt us.”

I nodded at the spearman’s words.

Those who packed their luggage stand up.

Spearmen ahead. me in the middle Behind me, the sword holder watches over me as if protecting a wizard.

To put it nicely, surveillance.

To put it in a bad way, it’s a good position to surprise me.

-Grumbling.

Earth Wall has been lifted.

Finding the way was easy.

Because the lava blocks were lined up like Hansel and Gretel.

Did it move for about an hour?

“This is the place.”

I found a place where traces of battle remained.

The magma fairy is correct.

Because the surrounding area was devastated.

Looking at the cracks in the ground, it looks like there was lava erupting.

It was not easy to find traces because the site was so horribly destroyed.

‘This is a surprise attack.’

I was able to figure out the general situation.

Compared to the traces of magma, there are not many traces of enemies.

Especially this part.

‘At least two people were attacked. ‘If you count it broadly, it’s 4 people.’

The weapons used are different.

Not surprisingly, the sword and spear are bolts embedded deep in the ground.

It happened to be the same weapon used by those I encountered.

-Good night.

In one corner, there is mud that is slowly hardening.

When I poked it with a rolling tree branch, it was deeper than it looked on the outside.

Enough for one person to fit in.

It’s the same color as the one on the knifeman’s clothes.

One last thing.

-Ssssss.

With my fingertips, I scratched the rock formed when lava erupted and cooled.

A line is drawn there.

It did not occur naturally.

Someone made it by drawing on the stone before it cooled down.

arrow.

The cursive letters next to it.

-A l’aide!

I don’t know foreign languages well.

That’s not even English.

French? Spanish?

Nevertheless, it was not difficult to interpret it using interpretation skills.

‘Help me!’

I’m asking for help.

The area with the arrow is in a different direction from where they were.

I turned on the community.

I still can’t see Magma Fairy’s post.

“Whoa.”

I let out a small breath.

It’s a positive sign.

‘He’s not dead yet.’

If he had died and been resurrected, he would have announced the threat.

There must have been a rumor at the fairy club that went up to the 97th floor.

Whether these guys are criminals or not.

‘I guess I can ask the magma fairy.’

I raised my squat body.

“there. “There are traces there too, so let’s just check there.”

“It’s really annoying.”

“Hey, stay still for now.”

The swordsman grumbled, but the wizard stopped him.

I’m just looking at the spearfisher’s thoughts.

The guy is still glaring at me.

If it had attacked me, I would have cut it off with peace of mind.

“Sure.”

The spearman nods.

He’s a strange guy.

Don’t even say anything about my clothes.

I tried using my powers just in case, but I’m not a worshiper.

I asked vaguely as I walked down the forest path.

“You know me, right?”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

okay?

If you don’t know, there’s nothing you can do.

however.

[Ireska] –

NPC on the 97th floor.

-I am an adventurer.

-There are many lucrative jobs, such as mercenary looting missions!

-I’m on guard for you!

For a guy who has done a lot of pretty shitty things, he finds me very difficult?

They also obediently comply with my requests.

I moved along the trail.

They must have moved in a hurry, so you can see burnt trees here and there.

“You’re all there.”

The trace was broken.

It looks like he was injured and his traces were erased.

It’s only natural that those who attacked might come after them.

The wound would have been so severe that I wouldn’t have been able to go further.

‘It’s strange just thinking about cancer.’

If it were me, if the target of the attack ran away, I would have chased it until the end.

There are many issues in many ways.

There is one thing that is expected.

“That’s it. “We can’t hang out anymore.”

The spearman, who confirmed that the trail was broken, declared clearly.

Because we decided to go as far as inspecting the scene together.

As I said, there is no need to listen to my requests any further.

It looks like he’s in a hurry to take a step back.

“I have to get compensation, right? “I had a hard time during the night.”

“Okay. “I am satisfied that the misunderstanding has been resolved.”

It’s okay.

I laughed and put my arm on the guy’s shoulder.

The guy frowned in displeasure, but didn’t protest much.

I thought about it for a moment, and there is only one reason why these guys would be so low-key.

Previously.

“Ma-g-ma-yo-jeong!”

I called the magma fairy loudly.

The wizard and the swordsman let out a short scream and covered their ears, as if their ears were hurting from the yelling.

-grasp.

The spearman, who had been silent all this time, puts out his arm and takes care of his comrades.

“I’ll just go. “I don’t want to be involved anymore.”

[Earth Wall (S) Lv.MAX]

-Roaring.

built a wall

Of course, with their skills, they would be able to break through a dirt wall like that.

but.

“Don’t go over there.”

The borderline role is sufficient.

“You probably heard my story from the Smilecap guy, right?”

Stand tall.

The guy stops.

At the same time, his colleagues also look at their leader with shocked expressions.

I tried my best to understand this situation, but there was no answer other than this.

First of all, given the circumstances, it was these guys who attacked the Magma Fairy.

Judging by the fact that he suffered almost no injuries, he had the ability to kill the magma fairy.

Nevertheless, I ended up only bringing one helmet.

It means that they didn’t chase him down and kill him until the end.

You came out cooperatively as soon as you saw me there?

You heard my story.

It wouldn’t have been difficult to find out.

It’s not difficult to recognize me if I just tell you my extroverted characteristics.

“That Smilecap guy gave me advance notice. If you can, don’t touch the climbers coming up. “I guess that’s why they didn’t kill the magma fairy.”

It is correct to say that it was not done accurately.

Because if you kill him, Smile Cap will retaliate.

It was probably not long before the notification was made.

It must have spread during the attack.

I can’t kill him, but he’s already attacked me.

So what should we do?

‘Just pray that he dies on his own and bring some equipment.’

The ruler of the 97th floor is Smile Cap.

He is the head of the rookie group and also has ties to the fairy club.

Since they are staying here because they were unable to clear the 98th floor, they must be welcoming new climbers.

As I climbed so far, didn’t I make arrangements for climbers who would come up later?

“I’m curious. “Given his personality, there is no way he would have told us about each and every climber coming up.”

Common sense tells us that there is no way he would know all the personal details of climbers going up to the 97th floor.

I guess they just said don’t mess with the climbers.

Additionally, some characters would have spoken in detail.

“I would have told you about some people in particular who should not be touched. What did I say?”

There was a high possibility that several figures from the Fairy Club and the Petin Alliance spoke separately.

It’s only expected.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“Don’t lie.”

He pointed to one side with his chin.

Rustling bushes.

From there, the magma fairy poked her head out.

“Evileye!”

“Are you feeling okay?”

“They are dangerous people!”

“I know, I know.”

I took out a potion from subspace and threw it.

Judging by his condition, he seems to have recovered to the point where he can move, so he will get better after resting a bit more.

anyway.

“I think we need to talk. what do you think about it?”

With this, it became clear that they had attacked the Magma Fairy.

How do I get out?

Will it come out by force?

It is true that the ruler has great authority, but he can act crazy and rebel.

I guess he’s not an ordinary guy since he attacked the Magma Fairy, but I’m not an easy person either.

The spearman exchanges glances with his colleagues.

“…there is a misunderstanding.”

“uh. say it.”

I drew the chaos sword.

There is no better means of communication than a weapon.

In that sense.

“I’m ready to listen.”

I was a very good listener.

* * *

97th floor historic site.

This building was remodeled from an ancient building that collapsed under the weight of time.

The meal was in full swing there.

Luxurious cuisine that belies its harsh environment.

In addition to monsters, materials obtained from hunting livestock were also used.

The butler next to the person sipping a rare drink that was difficult to find even in the tower opened his mouth.

“All notices have been delivered, Smilecap.”

“okay.”

Ruler of the 97th floor.

He, who is also a VIP at Hell Dying Kitchen, chewed a piece of fruit.

Is this a side effect of staying at the tower for a long time?

I started to appreciate gourmet food.

It may have been a compensation mentality for the times when I only ate trashy food in shitty places.

It wasn’t bad, but it still felt disappointing.

He cast his gaze far away, thinking that it would be nice to have a bowl of ramen that was cheap but always memorable.

It was often available when there were new climbers, but not anymore.

Because the tower no longer invites new people.

“But is that enough?”

“Which one?”

“Didn’t I tell you to attack except for a few people?”

What Smilecap announced on the 97th floor was simple.

The rookie group you belong to.

A fairy club with a connection.

Noble Knight and Big Star Guild are interacting in some way.

In addition, he was told to attack everyone except for some members of the Pejing Alliance and high-ranking hunters whose skills there was no need to doubt.

That was the only consideration he could give.

“You have to cut out the chaff. If you can’t hold on here, you will definitely die above.”

really.

It was better to die here than on the 98th floor.