Return of the Archmage

Chapter 187

Originally, I was only going to break it to the 17th floor.

The current situation is the situation, and I was calculating Lee Hye Sung's sharp wit.

"The top two may not be up to the 30th floor."

One level extends up to 15 stories, and in terms of cracks, the level of difficulty up to about seven levels is divided into five stories.

However, in order to do so from the 16th floor, the level of difficulty must be increased by one level per five stories.

There is no reason why it is impossible, and rather, it can increase user fatigue, pressure time limits, and increase difficulty, but Lee Hye-sung's reasoning does not come from that.

It is inferred from the only contradictory but fair system in the objective, ridiculous world.

"It's increased from 168 hours to 240 hours instead of doubling."

Less than half the time was added.

Approximately 50% through simple calculations.

In terms of the number of floors, it is normal to increase from the seventh floor to the eighth floor, but considering the connection of the tower of trials, it is highly likely that it came out in five stories.

"70 hours on five floors. It's probably impossible now that the difficulty has increased, but what if they gave you a set of rulers' accessories to get over it?”

Kang In-ho, who is over 70 years old, is also limited to the 10th floor.

Some say that the level of difficulty may have been too high due to an error in the system, but Lee Hye-sung cleared it.

After all, the problem is the growth of users.

Assuming that the balance is correct, the set of ornaments of the ruler has a different meaning.

Not just a top-level reward of trials, but a tool.

It's not more profitable than others, but it's a medium that can clear the top 2 levels of trials.

Of course, it could be something you don't need if you go up to level 100 and reach beyond what you haven't done yet.

"I'm getting goosebumps.

Shaking at the puzzles that fit.

It is a groundless inference of Lee Hye-sung himself, but if he combines his experiences with the clues given so far, it is almost an accurate judgment."

That was the conclusion.

"The 18th floor is level 8 or level 9. The 19th floor must be level 9, and the 20th floor must be level 10?"

Let's make sure the inference is correct.

I have some confidence, but I don't have 100% in the world.

"If the 18th floor is level 8, it means that it is at least level 3 and level 9 is level 19, 20 and 21. So level 10 is 22, 23, 24 floors? 25 floors?"

At the beginning of the increase in difficulty, that will be the clue.

So even though I achieved my goal, I will look around the 18th floor more."

"Well, if you're looking around and you think you're going to see the angle, you'll have to sneak out, so it might take a while."

[Cleared 18th Floor: Defeat Boss Monster]

[Time remaining: 159 hours, 6 minutes and 50 seconds]

I didn't think it would take a long time.

***

Seiji, Kang In-ho, Ariel and Lee Hyun-hwa, who are waiting for Lee Hye-sung to clear the awkwardness of their first meeting.

I was able to achieve my goal within 10 hours of meeting.

"Oh, what a waste. I'm almost done."

Hyesung Lee opens the suite door and walks in.

Everyone tilted their heads at the sight of him full of genuine disappointment.

"How can I see?"

"Honey, don't come out and show off after running away."

"I've seen it all."

"…I guess it's a city where there's money.”

The cold reactions that come back to comfort him.

There's no camaraderie.

Lee Hye-sung's pouting appearance showed no qualms or discomfort about his second meeting with Sage.

That's how it was.

It was like that when we first met.

Lee Hye-sung's strong point.

I don't keep things that I don't have to keep in mind.

We must have faced Seiji anyway and heard Seiji's ulterior motive. Now we have to enter the dangerous 8-level disaster scene together, what would we frown at with a bad relationship that we would not believe if we told others about it?

Above all, I was confident.

Confidence to win if we fight on Earth now.

"When are you going in?"

So I don't feel pressured.

Go to the bathroom and ask Kang In-ho.

Kang In-ho shrugged his shoulders.

"Am I the one to decide?”

"The man who played the game has to work hard."

That's true.

Kang In-ho announced that he would become a leader, organize a party, and lead the world, and even if he becomes a leader, it is safe to say that he will not interfere in the battle itself.

It's just a burden.

Feelings that I would never have felt if I were you.

It's not because he kept going around the cracks alone.

Sometimes, he worked with the giant guilds to deal with the cracks requested by the state, and cleaned the cracks with other users leading the way.

At that time it was not burdensome at all.

Still, it's a small number of people who feel pressured now, but it's probably because of the presence of the three.

Users who can't dare to judge even Kang In-ho.

Become their leader.

Anyone is bound to be nervous.

"Wow, you're the leader! Please choose a delicious dinner menu, too.”

"I'll have to check the room service of the best hotel in Korea.”

Even though the parties didn't seem to be impressed.

He sighs and nods.

"Then I'll enter the fog two months later, and before that, I'll challenge level eight crack and have time to get used to level eight monsters."

I made a plan.

The silent answers that come back strengthen the resolve once again.

In fact, when you look at the members, they are so full that it is strange to be nervous like this, but they are unknown areas that should never be caught off guard.

Even if you don't have to go in, you know because you are the first user to clear the 7th level crack.

The next level of each crack is that no matter how much preparation you have, more than that awaits.

"Whoo."

You have to prepare endlessly.

To make sure there was no shortage, Kang asked Sage.

"Can you possibly invite Juliet to the party?"

I don't mean to take much.

Other than the announcement, Ariel, Sage, and Lee Hye-sung, there is room for more stability.

No matter how well-known the top users are, it would seem safe for more users to join.

But Sage came and changed her mind.

No, it changed when I saw Juliet with Sage.

"I need a user to protect Ariel and Sage.”

"That's true."

Juliet is like Sage's secretary.

I was with him when I came to Korea and I only bought it separately for the meeting, but I am staying right below.

Nor was it simply to join the party because of it.

He's good enough.

There were no objections and the party was organized.

After Juliet moved her luggage from the lower floor to the upper floor, Lee Hyun-hwa brought it up.

"We've upgraded all our levels. When I reported to the top that I should upgrade it, they said no, but now that it's a global issue, I'm I have a lot of work to do, so I'll get going first. Good luck."

Now they've grown to the point of needing it, but they're also not free from state control.

Funny enough.

Of course, it is not possible to control the crack secretly, but it is against the law to crack when the procedure is not completed.

It is Lee Hyun-hwa's responsibility to make sure that no words are spoken at all, but who dares to put the law on the line.

Kang In-ho opened his mouth when he saw the revised membership in the hologram.

"The user management headquarters will take care of what you've asked for, so just do the maintenance of your personal items and we'll start a full-fledged schedule in a week."”

A brief briefing.

In other words, it means a week's rest.

Kang In-ho turned to Lee Hye-sung as he saw Sage walking out the door with Juliet.

A look 100 times more serious than telling you the schedule.

"Why. Again."

Lee Hye-sung flinched.

Why do they make that face again and look at it like a puppy who needs to poo?

What do you want?

That anxious feeling was not missed.

"17th floor compensation. Can you show me what it is?"

At the end of the video, when the remaining time of the 17th floor was almost over, the 17th floor compensation was not recorded in the video.

There were many speculations from viewers, but the most plausible reasoning is one.

"Are you really upset?”

"Yes. The end of the year."

"…I don't think that's the word you use."

"Let's call it curiosity-inducing. You'll find out naturally if you look at the 18th floor.”

"Because I can't stand it until then. Can't we use a first-degree pecuniary?”

sulky Lee Hye-sung shook his head firmly.

"Not for anyone who's been sucking all my viewers when they're having a hard time dying."

Then he heads to the bathroom.

"Oh, I've been running all day, and I'm feeling down. I should go to the sauna.”

"Then I'll join you...….”

Kang In-ho, who tries to follow him on the iron plate, stops.

There is no one to stop.

But Ariel follows Lee Hye-sung next to her.

Why is Ariel following me when I'm going to the bathroom for a sauna?

I can imagine the American-like situation that will happen when I go in before I doubt it.

"Phew."

If we weren't married, we could have gotten closer with an open mind.

I turn to regret.

I didn't give up lingering feelings.

I only believe.

"I'll tease you a little and show you."

But we've gotten that close.

I'm sure you're not really upset.

I believed so.

***

Sauna built inside the suite.

Ariel asked Lee Hye-sung, who soothed the languor in hot spring water that melts tiredness, with a playful smile.

"17th floor reward, are you sure you're not going to show us?”

"To him?"

"Yes."

"Of course. It's been a while since I've had a chance to tease you. Why would I show you for free?”

Lee Hye-sung smiled and nodded.

It doesn't matter if I show you.

He's not the type to hide anything.

As I told Kang In-ho, it will be automatically released when the next 18th floor challenge video is turned on.

That's all the more thoughtless.

"You didn't give me too much, did you? These days."

Ariel sticks to the corner of your mouth that has been rolled up.

"Show me, too. I want to tease you, too. I'm supposed to be with you for a while anyway, right? I'm sure you're bored in the cracks, so I'll kill time for teasing."

"What are you going to do for me?"

Lee Hye-sung asked.

Ariel seduced secretly.

"I'll have you as my master. Everything you want."

A secret voice whispering in his ear and a hand groping his body.

No one can help but fall for it.

Except for Lee Hyesung.

"I think I'm losing."

“…….”

"Then I had no choice but to pray to the goddess.….”

"Here we are. My slave."

"Ma'am."