episode_0230

“So, before graduating from the cradle, there is no need for the Savior to go outside and take risks.”

Does the Tower of Knowledge know?

How sweet those words sound to me.

A lack of willpower that never even made an effort.

These were incredibly sweet words to a guy who used to sit in the corner of his room playing games and browsing video platforms.

He bit his lips and shook his head.

[… Many incidents will occur in the future, and if I don’t step forward, many people will die.]

“I wouldn’t call it an inevitable sacrifice. But if the immature savior who jumped into danger were to suffer a misfortune, there would be no future for this world. The association and the observation team prepared for that.”

[I didn’t gain anything in the process. I realized my unique ability in Shipnaha, and I also gained proof of my guardianship in China.]

“I can’t deny the achievements, but it’s something that would have been accomplished within the Siyoram at some point. Especially in the case of artifacts, there are some that are useful not only for the Siyoram Remarks but also for this Tower of Knowledge.”

[And I don’t know if you know this, but I also have a lifespan problem. If I just sit still, I might just die in no time…]

“As the Savior may have guessed, the curse consumes the future and ties it to the present as the Savior’s life is in danger. It also uses life to bring bad luck, so it is advantageous to be in a cradle that can suppress the curse.”

My body froze at the word curse.

The tower master also knew about the curse.

The curse of short life.

As I got used to observation and started to conduct precise internal observations, I began to understand the effects of the curse.

This is the first time I’ve heard that going outside is like cutting your life and bringing bad luck.

Suddenly I felt a sense of discomfort.

They brought me into this world.

He called me not just out of good intentions, not just by chance, but with a clear purpose.

He sent it to me as a terminal.

And that terminal is probably…

[… Lord Top, didn’t you want me to fight? Didn’t you call me for that purpose?]

The necklace clicked and let out a sound.

I clenched my hands on my knees at the sticky emotions that were seeping into my voice.

The face that had been like a mask on the top was disheveled.

“… Even if the Savior hears my words as abhorrent sophistry, there is no room for objection. Yes, we are the rulers who have accepted the Tower’s duty. We hope that the Savior will stop the invading Tower Lord.”

The Tower of Knowledge bowed its head.

“But I do not wish for the Savior to sacrifice himself in the end. The potential that the Savior possesses is so great that it overwhelms the three tower lords, so after becoming great, he will be able to repel the invasion.”

The tower of knowledge with the tails of its eyes drooping spoke.

The temptation grew stronger with her gentle demeanor, as if she was comforting and soothing a child.

The tower owner is speaking.

There is no need to insist on going out and risking your life.

Just grow up safely in the cradle, and only fight when you are ready.

It is definitely sweet when you swallow it.

[yes that’s right]

[If the curse brings bad luck, then it might be a nuisance for me to go out.]

“I don’t think so.”

[Even in the Chinese region… If I hadn’t gone there, the appearance of the two-headed dragon might not have happened]

“This is a story of the end result. The twin-headed dragon’s case was something that the lord of the tower agreed to, and it was simply something that the savior resolved in advance in the event that something big would have happened someday.”

[…Thank you for comforting me]

A faint smile appeared on my face at the sight of the tower of knowledge refuting my self-reproachful remarks without hesitation.

The Tower of Knowledge suddenly checked the corner of his vision and nodded.

He is a tough person whose emotions are hard to understand, but for some reason I could feel that his comforting words were quite sincere.

[Actually, I regret not going to Shipnaha. I came out for nothing, suffered without gaining anything, ended up getting caught up in a dungeon rampage, and almost died because I insisted on going…]

There was also regret in the Chinese region.

It seems like I just got involved and the two-headed dragon went berserk, causing people to be sacrificed and injured.

That guy named Na-ran doesn’t know how to do anything properly.

How many times have I regretted it in the sickroom at Shipnaha?

Even as I touched the handwritten letters sent by those I had saved, the place where my lost arm had been cut off could not have been more painful.

I don’t want to regret it.

Even though I set out with that thought in mind.

Even though I knew it was a bad idea, I regretted it over and over again, thinking that I shouldn’t have insisted on it.

but…

[Elia’s younger brother was there at that time. He was the child who comforted me, but if I hadn’t gone there, if I had just run away… Elia’s younger brother would have died too.]

“… Yes.”

[Of course, Elia is a really strong person, unlike me, so she would have shaken herself off and gotten up, but… she couldn’t have helped the wound that remained in a corner of her heart. So, I didn’t regret it at that time.]

I’m glad I went there.

I was really relieved that he didn’t run away.

I guess it’s fortunate that I insisted on it…

[If I had realized it later after witnessing Elia mourning over the loss of her younger brother, and regretted not running away and saving her, I would have hated myself so much that I wanted to hang myself]

I have no regrets.

I was glad that Elia didn’t lose her family.

At that time, my empty left arm did not feel numb.

I hope it will continue to be like this in the future.

[This kind of thinking may sound like a brat’s stubbornness to you, Lord Top, but… I don’t want to run away from something that is not impossible, and is completely possible. I want to try as much as I can so that I don’t regret it later.]

After those words, silence fell.

In the silence where not even the common sound of the wind can be heard.

Although he spoke fluently, I had a feeling that he had spoken too thoughtlessly.

‘… Was that such a stupid thing to say?’

In the end, isn’t it because they were babbling that they were going to throw away the cradle they had put so much effort into building?

Those who are weighing the fate of the world might be furious.

He belatedly realized, “Oh no,” and cautiously looked around.

“… … ”

The Tower of Knowledge stared at me intently.

Her pure white eyes, which had been quite emotional earlier, now blinked as she regained her composure.

He swallowed hard at that gaze, and the Tower of Knowledge owner closed his eyes tightly.

and.

“… Yes, I will follow.”

[yes?]

He bowed his head to me.

I never expected you to immediately agree with something like that.

I fiddled with my necklace, feeling shaky.

[… I think it wasn’t an efficient idea…]

Honestly, I don’t have any concrete plans yet.

It is equally daunting to think about what to do about what will happen next year or so.

“We are ultimately in a position where we can only ask for help from the Savior and burden Him. When we cannot solve the problem ourselves, we dare not do the ungrateful thing of forcing it on the Savior.”

The Tower of Knowledge shook its head firmly.

“What I just said was just for persuasion. If the Savior’s opinion is firm, I will not try to persuade you any further. Instead… ”

– Exactly

The Tower of Knowledge suddenly snapped his fingers.

At the same time, among the countless bookshelves spread out overhead, several books floated up and fell down.

“We may not be able to force you, but it is our duty to support you. I will help you grow so that you can return safely from wherever you are.”

Knock, knock – Thin fingers tapped a few books stacked on the bookshelf.

“My specialty is magic. Unlike the half-magician growth that was silenced despite being a specialist in speech, or the mid-to-high-level salt-type assistant position of tuning, or the space and observation that are entangled with strong restrictions, I can teach you magic that will be of great help to the Savior.”

From the very beginning of the word magic.

A rather distinct emotion of confidence was read on the face of the Tower of Knowledge.

“Even after secluding myself in the tower, I have continued to achieve magical feats, and I will do my best to pass on the knowledge I have accumulated throughout my life to you, the Savior.”

She showed off her large breasts with confidence.

‘… Ah, you like magic.’

I thought to myself that he must be quite proud of his magic, and that it was understandable.

Isn’t she none other than the first magician to establish the Magic Circle?

If the achievements of the founder of the Magic Circle were in fact those of the Tower of Knowledge, then his pride was completely understandable.

[…Thank you for listening to my stubbornness]

“How can I disparage the will of the Savior as forced? I will do my best as a body that seeks salvation in accordance with that good will. There are still many stories that I have not told…so I will tell them together as I learn magic.”

[Thank you anyway, I really mean it]

It’s not that I didn’t, I was truly grateful.

To be honest, it was a bit sticky and I didn’t have any sharp feelings, but I knew that they were doing something for me in their own way.

Above all, it becomes a matter of will.

Huge incidents that will occur in the future.

I felt like my body was going to break under the pressure of having to somehow stop him, but in fact, the thought that the tower owners were helping me made the burden go away quite a bit.

[thank you]

A smile naturally appeared on his face.

Since coming to the floating island, my stiff face feels like it’s loosening up.

“… Ahem, I have treated you poorly enough to deserve the Savior’s thanks.”

The Tower of Knowledge coughed, then extended a hand covered in purification magic to me.

I carefully grabbed the hand that was extended outward.

[Topju… What should I call you, Topju?]

“… Ah.”

The Tower of Knowledge let out a small gasp in response to my question.

It was as if he had not expected such a question.

“… I don’t care what you call me, but if you don’t mind, please call me Ariel.”

The Tower of Knowledge, who had been blankly blinking, slowly opened his mouth.

I tilted my head at the unfamiliar attitude and fiddled with the necklace.

[Yes, please take care of me for a while, Ariel.]

[Please call me Lee Ha-yul too]

[The word savior is a bit strange and embarrassing]

“Yes, Mr. Lee Ha-yul.”

Tower of Knowledge… Ariel nodded.

I nodded firmly to him, saying that now was the real beginning.

…

[Oh, right]

[Did you intentionally put a curse on me when I came into this world?]

– flinch

Ariel’s shoulders shook greatly at the story I suddenly brought up.

Although we only met briefly, my expression became strange at her unusual reaction.

“That… was… expected.”

[… … ]

“Okay, can you give me a moment to make an excuse?”

[Yes, I will listen]

For some reason, his voice became stiff.

The body that had been exuding confidence suddenly became stiff.

For a while, the Tower of Knowledge’s excuses… no, explanations continued.

* * *

Player Compensation System: Favorability]

Lee Ha-yul → Ariel Segnis Ternovsia

●●●●●○○○○○(33▷51/100)

“Tower of Knowledge” “Head of the Magic Circle” “Complexity” “Confusion” “Question” “Doubt” “Gratitude” “Normal Person?”

…

Lee Ha-yul → Top stock for growth(?)

●●●○○○○○○○(30/100)

“Complexity” “Confusion” “Question” “Incommunicability” “Gratitude” “Squeak”

▽Change▽

“A faint sense of betrayal?” “Uncommunicative” “Complicated” “Confusion” “Question” “Doubt” “Gratitude” “Squeak” “Distrust” “Half-wizard?”

…

Lee Ha-yul → The top of the tuning(?)

●●●○○○○○○○(30/100)

“Intermediate to upper level” “Complicated” “Confusing” “Questionable” “Uncommunicative” “Thankful” “Squeaky”

▽Change▽

“Intermediate to upper level” “Auxiliary organization” “Complicated” “Confusing” “Questionable” “Uncommunicative” “Thankful” “Squeaky”

…

[The Tower of Growth opens its mouth]

[The top master of tuning grits his teeth]