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33.

“There are two pieces of news ahead of you: good news and bad news. Which one would you like to hear first?”

Every time Lee Seong-han is asked this question.

They all answered in unison.

“Say whatever you want. The result is the same anyway.”

It was the same even then.

First, what’s the good news?

“First of all, Kang Jin-young has joined.”

Kang Jin-young.

From 『The Mad Magician of Namsan』, 『The Guardian of Albochil and Seolleongtang』, to 『Jealousy and the Incarnation of Lust』.

There are many words to describe her.

However, Lee Seong-han felt that she was more suited to the title of 『Genius 128 Circle Grand Wizard』. It sounded like the title of a web novel, but Lee Seong-han decided to ignore it.

Children are alone in heaven and earth.

MAX talent + a smart, clever Mr. Kojo. He is an overwhelming talent and destructive power that comes to mind. She is the most reliable woman when she is on your side.

So what’s the bad news?

“… … That Kang Jin-young joined.”

I can’t help but nod my head. My teeth chatter when I think about what she did to me. I don’t want to think about it for no reason.

“Your Majesty.”

Kang Mi-young approached cautiously. She had been fighting with her younger brother, so all sorts of magical marks were visible on her body.

“What are the signs of the enemy?”

“Destroyed. No more movement.”

Kang Jin-young also approached. He was removing the limbs that were stuck to his body.

“That’s right. I’ve done it all. I’ve done more.”

Only then did Lee Seong-han feel at ease and sit down in the hallway.

As I continued to fight in a tense state, my body became very tired. [Automatic combat] strives for perfection in any situation, but it is difficult for physical abilities to keep up.

A fight also requires a break. They came down to the first floor theater lobby and took a breather.

To be exact, I was trying to catch my breath.

“But isn’t that a fountain?”

“That’s right. The fountain. A marble and western-style fountain. A contrast to the dark colors of the theater. It was in the square.”

“… … It’s a fountain. What’s wrong with it?”

Lee Seong-han came down the stairs. His face turned pale.

Why is the thing that was in the Gachon Market Square here?

What the heck, some really fun hidden camera?

I’ve never heard of a fountain teleporting. It’s not normal. Lee Seong-han blocked the path of the Palo sisters.

It was ominous at first glance.

“Both of you should wait. It must be Hong Seo-min’s trap. Didn’t that doll appear then?”

100%.

How dare you threaten me with such a ridiculous trick. How much do you think I am being underestimated?

Slurp slurp───

This time the water comes out well.

Clear and transparent water.

“You seem to be too delusional.”

“It’s not a delusion of persecution.”

“Anything can happen at the gate. That fountain too. I’ve seen it too.”

Kang Mi-young walked out briskly. She stood neatly in front of the fountain and scooped up water with her hands. Then she moistened her neck.

[The power of love and purification permeates your entire body.]

[All abilities for this strategy team increase by 20%.]

Kang Mi-young wiped the water from her mouth with her arm. She shook her hand as if it was nothing.

“All sorts of strange things happen inside the gate. This fountain is one of them.”

“Yes?”

“Sometimes the beings in the tower do you a favor. For example… … .”

Kang Mi-young stopped talking.

[Fountain of Rest]

A fountain that appears at the gate with a certain probability. It is only activated when there are no enemies around.

“Ah.”

Lee Seong-han swallowed bitterly.

Yeah, that makes sense.

I relaxed and carefully drank the water from the fountain. I didn’t even have the energy to scream. We had been fighting for almost hours.

I can’t even be bothered to nitpick.

“Ugh.”

Kang Jin-young paused awkwardly as if something came to mind.

“… … By the way, Mr. Seonghan, let’s get back to the main topic. Haa. So you called me because you needed me, right? Even using that magic. ”

Lee Seong-han nodded.

The explanation is more or less finished.

I kissed Kang Mi-young too.

I don’t want to blush for no reason. It’s like a game of Go-Stop that’s been set up.

“Yes.”

Oh my, the water tastes like honey.

Lee Seong-han also drank water from the fountain.

“You’re making people worry right now… …Are you being threatened or something?”

“No.”

“Wave a carrot anywhere. That way I have a reason to do something.”

“Let’s take a break and think about it. I’m too excited right now.”

Kang Jin-young also reluctantly took a sip of water from the fountain.

[The power of love and purification permeates your entire body.]

New skin quickly grew on the exposed wound.

The tension seemed to have subsided a bit.

Lee Seong-han looked at the sight carefully.

“We’re okay.”

“… … Haa, then what did I hear then? Huh? That thing my sister was about to attack.”

“Ah, that’s because of Hong Seo-min’s hypnosis. As you know, the Major has almost no tolerance for mental ailments.

Kang Jin-young’s face rotted away.

“Damn. Something must have happened.”

”I’ll trust you just this once. Then.“

With this, Kang Jin-young joined the Gachyeong Market Strategy Team (Hong Seo-min Eradication Party).

Trinity complete!

『Bruiser Kang Mi-young』

『AP Extreme Deal Magician Kang Jin-young』

『Max Level All-rounder Lee Seong-han』

Isn’t this a truly perfect combination?

Even if Lee Seong-han himself sees it, it’s not bad. Well, there’s no healer and there’s internal strife.

I have nothing to envy about the individual skills.

It’s just a scratch… It’s just a scratch. All you need to do is put on some expensive bandages. Or you can just drink some water from the shelter.

Kang Mi-young sat down next to me, leaning against the base of the fountain.

“Did you catch it? I mean, the one you shot with a bow.”

“Caught.”

Phew.

Lee Seong-han continues speaking carefully.

“It’s not Hong Seo-min. Just looking at the new model, it looks like the assassin. It’s a doll.”

“Is that the guy we rescued?”

“Yes.”

Including Kim Seo-jeong’s body.

We found several civilians.

Some of them had already been declared dead due to long-term disappearance. Who would have thought Hong Seo-min would have them? If he were to use his powers to make dolls… … .

‘Why do we need civilians?’

Where are you going to offer it as a sacrifice?

I’ve never heard of a tower wanting human life. If it did, it would have sent a monster.

Lee Seong-han shrugged his shoulders. Thinking deeply about it wouldn’t change anything.

He threw the bow to the ground.

“First of all, I can’t use this bow. I’ve run out of arrows.”

“That’s too bad. If someone saw it, they’d think it was Jumong.”

“Thank you for the compliment.”

E-grade bow.

It’s already worn out.

I didn’t consider writing more.

‘But I did use it for a long time.’

Lee Seong-han sighed. He didn’t know how much time he had wasted in this theater.

This is a maze.

A very large maze.

And I can’t go back.

We must keep moving forward.

The Tartarus maze, which is a 6-10 floor concept, was like this. But even there, they gave us a big break. Here, we had to keep pushing.

By the way… … .

“Mr. Jinyoung? You got a bruise on your cheek.”

Blood flowed down his cheek. Only then did he realize it hurt, and he swept his cheek with the palm of his hand.

The wound is deep.

A handful of blood was swept away.

“Let’s sit down at the fountain first. Stop drinking water.”

“I, I’m really angry.”

“What are you going to do when you’re angry? Are you going to kill them all? You know that Hong Seo-min wants to do that, right?”

I rummaged through my backpack and took out some medicine.

“If you leave it like that and the wound gets worse, it’ll be a big problem. You won’t lose your pretty face, right?”

“… … Huh.”

My face turns really red.

Are you sick somewhere?

“Oh, it smells good. It’s so sweet.”

Smells good?

I went over and checked the condition.

“Gauze, I’ll put it on for you.”

“Ah, ahhh.”

You keep avoiding eye contact.

“If you move, it will be damaged. Could you help me a little, Major? Just hold me down so I can’t move.”

Kang Mi-young sighed and exhaled.

“Okay.”

He joined quietly.

Even if you hate me, aren’t we brothers born with the same blood?

And we’re family too.

Washing away blood with blood was an instinctive aversion even to her, who was cold-blooded. While she was trying to stop the bleeding, Kang Jin-young suddenly became quiet.

Kang Mi-young has lost her luck.

“Your Majesty. After a short rest, I will request a forward reconnaissance. Is that possible?”

“Of course.”

Lee Seonghan used [Super-Reconnaissance] in advance.

…

…

…

Sure. For one thing, this place is safe. There are no enemies. Not to mention other living things.

Traps are also undetected. The risk is almost 0%. It’s certain.

“Nothing detected.”

“Did you check it? Just now?”

“Yes.”

“That’s strange. I’m not that type of person. Can I see the map?”

Lee Seong-han gestured to his backpack.

“There’s a blueprint. Top right here. 3rd floor. ”

Kang Mi-young rummaged through her backpack and quickly glanced at the theater blueprints. The blueprints she had found in the archives on the second floor. She carefully glanced at them before opening them.

“Oh, really… …That’s the last place in the plan.”

If it’s there.

This is the third floor hallway where a fierce battle had just taken place.

There was a gate at the end.

A grand gate that would look like something from a palace.

“We’ve already looked around other places.”

“That’s right. There’s a strange space in front of the stage. I think it’s… … .”

Kang Jin-young suddenly intervened.

“Hong Seo-min. That’s where that bitch is.”

Lee Sung-han scratched his cheek. That’s right. Although the expression is a bit strange. The more you look into the butthole, the more it smells. That old saying is not wrong at all.

* * *

There is a saying, ‘If it’s red, go three times faster!’ I don’t remember who said it, but

Lee Seong-han looked at the stage that jutted out in a semicircle and thought that if he stood there, he would reach the speed of sound. The blood overflowing on the stage was no ordinary amount.

The smell was so bad. Kang Jin-young held my arm tightly as we went down the stairs.

“Mr. Sunghan. Stay next to me. It’s dangerous.”

“Okay.”

What you see before your eyes is simple.

stage.

A very large theater stage!

It is a two-story structure, and judging by the projector room and screen on the upper floor, it must have been used as a movie theater. The audience seats are all empty.

“Your Majesty.”

“Yes.”

“There, there’s a switch.”

Kang Mi-young, who was in charge of the rear, pointed to the center of the stage. There really was a switch. It looked like it had been hastily put together.

Now I recognize the cute little decorations made of cardboard, the little puppets that might be used in a puppet show, the cardboard sheets.

“Excuse me, Major. Do you get the idea? They said we need three people.”

“Your Majesty, as you know, this may be a scheme to confuse you.”

“You might have to press those switches at the same time. There’s only us.”

Cardboard rises onto the stage and the set reveals itself one after another.

The upper spotlights turned on from left to right, shining clockwise, knock knock knock, shining on Lee Seong-han, as if he were the main character.

“What, what is it.”

Cheers and cheers that ring out like sound effects.

And then there was applause.

Tiring-

Something burst out, tearing through the cute background.

[Paper doll, Mirginos cries!]

“Amy.”