Novel Will Be Taken Down on 17 May or Earlier Chapter 81 - It's a simple matter

Recommended level 900.

 

No, later on, it was 1000.

 

It was no ordinary rupture.

 

It had to be a bug.

 

“How can such a rupture pop out of nowhere?”

 

“Isn’t it because of the senior mage that went missing?”

 

“If I enter, I’m sure I’ll die.”

 

So, the moment Hoyeol entered that rupture.

 

The world naturally turned upside down.

 

“It’s still unbelievable even when I see it…”

 

What was the role of a program host?

 

They had to fill up the audio in any situation.

 

The host, however, was at a loss for words.

 

The silence went beyond seconds and stretched into minutes─

 

It was a broadcast incident.

 

Of course, the viewers.

 

And even PD Hyun Yongseok sympathized with the host’s feelings.

 

“…What are we looking at?”

 

“Sunbae, this isn’t a dream, is it?”

 

“No. Even if this Lee Hoyeol we’re talking about.”

 

Hoyeol’s performance so far.

 

It was amazing.

 

No, it was continuously amazing.

 

From Count Ascura to Demon King Decarabia.

 

Even compared to top ranker players.

 

Hoyeol only defeated enemies with overwhelming superiority.

 

But this was a different matter.

 

That rupture looked too sudden and dangerous to everyone.

 

But Hoyeol.

 

As always, he entered the rupture without hesitation.

 

That figure of Hoyeol was broadcasted.

 

The voice of the host on the TV.

 

It was a step toward the peace of mankind.

 

That noble attitude.

 

More than a player, he was the hero of mankind.

 

Rox, who was listening in silence, shrugged his shoulders.

 

‘Amazing, Lee Hoyeol.’

 

The experience in [Qirnberg Machine Tower] rupture.

 

Through it, Rox measured Hoyeol’s level.

 

Lee Hoyeol was at least level 900.

 

“By the way, this won’t be a big deal for Lee Hoyeol either.”

 

So even when he heard that Lee Hoyeol had entered the rupture with the recommended level 900, Rox wasn’t surprised.

 

He just thought that Lee Hoyeol was being Lee Hoyeol.

 

But there was one surprise.

 

“Jessie? Are you crazy?”

 

Jessie said she would follow Hoyeol into the rupture.

 

Camilla freaked out and asked.

 

“You just said it yourself. As long as the senior mage of the Mage Tower is involved, there’s no good in stepping up. But why would you go to a place like that…?”

 

She blurted out her words.

 

He noticed it from Jessie’s cold expression.

 

No matter what he said, he wouldn’t be able to break that stubbornness.

 

‘If it were a normal situation.’

 

He wouldn’t have bothered to stop Jessie.

 

Rather than colleagues, they only had business relationships.

 

After all, Jessie was someone who could leave the Shining Guild at any time.

 

But it seemed clear to him that Jessie was mistaken about something.

 

It was time to give her advice as a business partner.

 

“You will only get in the way if you go.”

 

“…What?”

 

“Who do you think Lee Hoyeol is? Jessie.”

 

Hoyeol would have to worry about worrying people.

 

In addition.

 

“Lee Hoyeol is not alone.”

 

“!”

 

“I suppose you know better than I do, Jessie. What the chief mage of the Mage Tower is like. I heard that he’s the best senior mage among those proud senior mages.”

 

Chief Mage Marcelo.

 

As Rox said.

 

Jessie knew his ability better than any other player.

 

The pointed hat on her head reminded her again of that fact.

 

– Yeah, isn’t it a relief that he has Marcelo with him?

 

He didn’t just say that to ease his disciple’s worries.

 

Marcelo, if it was him.

 

Even if the senior mage came out hostile.

 

He could easily overpower the senior mage.

 

But that’s why he was doubtful.

 

– I don’t know how they came out together.

 

The pointed hat was well aware of the useless rules of the Mage Tower.

 

And Marcelo, that skinny boy, knew the contradiction of the rules and yet didn’t break them. But Marcelo broke the rules and stepped out of the Mage Tower…

 

– The Mage tower is going to move up and down for a while.

 

Had change come to the immutable Mage Tower?

 

Only one person was the change.

 

It was none other than Hoyeol.

 

Indeed, if that man had piqued his interest, he had to at least do this much.

 

‘I know that.’

 

Jessie finally loosened her fists. She had been clenching it so hard. Her already white fingers turned pale because blood didn’t flow through them.

 

‘I know…’

 

She knew that she couldn’t do anything like Rox said.

 

She realized her own weakness.

 

Was she afraid that she wouldn’t be able to see Hoyeol’s magic forever?

 

Even if she thought about it now, she felt like she wouldn’t be able to answer.

 

At this moment.

 

All Jessie could see was the rupture in the screen.

 

Of course, the wait wasn’t too long.

 

A consistent stride.

 

A consistent outfit.

 

Even a consistent interview.

 

– “I won’t take questions. It’s an internal matter.”

 

A literal safe return.

 

As if nothing had happened.

 

Hoyeol showed up.

 

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Yeah, these guys’ internal affairs were not over yet.

 

After manifesting a portal.

 

We returned to the Mage Tower.

 

I, Marcelo, and Banglet climbed the stairs of the Mage Tower.

 

“I’m sorry. Because of me…”

 

“It’s not your fault. Banglet.”

 

“Ask for forgiveness from the audience who have been waiting for your presentation.”

 

Oh my God!

 

How can our words be so different even if we reply to the same words!?

 

Like Marcelo said in consolation, it wasn’t Banglet’s fault.

 

This guy’s mouth never let out a single nice word.

 

However.

 

“Of course. I don’t intend to miss the opportunity I’ve seized again.”

 

I wondered if this was the Banglet who had tried to bribe me.

 

It seemed he had changed.

 

I didn’t know the reason, but it was probably not because of me.

 

‘So, let’s loosen the unnecessary energy that went into my throat…’

 

Like I said, all I did was spit vicious words at Banglet.

 

In that serious situation, I  talked about the conference.

 

“Banglet. The most important thing is your personal safety.”

 

At Marcelo’s words, I checked the quest.

 

– Secure Banglet Tom, who is entangled with the heads of the Mage Tower. (In progress)

 

Yeah, the quest was still in progress.

 

That meant it wasn’t over yet.

 

Marcelo was thorough in that respect.

 

Thump–

 

In response to Marcelo’s magic.

 

The panoramic view of the Crystal Hall was revealed as the huge door opened.

 

In Crystal Hall, including Banglet.

 

All the senior mages were gathered.

 

The senior mages who were waiting for him each spoke.

 

“Banglet, you’re safe!”

 

“I’m sorry. I’ve caused trouble.”

 

“I don’t know your reason, but for now I’m glad.”

 

“Chief Marcelo! What’s going on?”

 

By the looks of it.

 

Marcelo had activated the chief authority.

 

It seemed that all the senior mages had been summoned.

 

Well, I could guess why.

 

It was natural that the senior mages needed an explanation.

 

“In order to protect Banglet’s personal life and to avoid unnecessary suspicion. Please wait a moment. I will come back with a definitive answer, or send you a signal.”

 

Indeed, Marcelo.

 

It was a space where 20 senior mages gathered.

 

Even if someone tried to threaten Banglet’s safety.

 

It would be impossible to avoid their gazes and harm Banglet.

 

I also understood that it was to avoid unnecessary suspicion.

 

‘Because the suspicious is heading upwards.’

 

Above, the heads of the Mage Tower.

 

Not only a status abnormality was put on Banglet. It was none other than the elder mage who led him to the rupture where the demon popped out.

 

I was well aware of that fact.

 

And without delay.

 

Marcelo climbed the stairs again.

 

“I expected the elder mages to be hiding something. But I didn’t know that it was related to the demons. I am ashamed to face Sir Hoyeol like this.”

 

I couldn’t even imagine it.

 

I didn’t expect the demons to reach the Mage Tower.

 

But it was still only speculation.

 

‘Until I see it for myself.’

 

Until I checked it out myself.

 

It was just speculation.

 

Although a very probable one.

 

I said to Marcelo, who looked sad.

 

“It’s not you who should bow down. Chief Marcelo.”

 

“…?”

 

“It’s them, not you, who should be ashamed.”

 

We reached the top floor of the Mage Tower.

 

The people I was talking about were, of course, elder mages.

 

Noblesse Oblige.

 

The higher the position, the heavier the responsibility.

 

Even if they didn’t know, it was just an excuse.

 

Granfel’s pride couldn’t tolerate the incompetence of the elder mages.

 

…By the way, why is it so bright?

 

A beam of light fell from the ceiling of the Mage Tower.

 

I couldn’t see their faces properly because of the backlight.

 

The number of elders could be determined by the number of shadows.

 

Four people.

 

Yes, there must be someone involved with the demon among them.

 

In addition to being involved, there might be people possessed by demons.

 

Depending on the flow of the conversation, there was a high possibility of a battle.

 

‘It’s my fate, but it’s a fierce one…’

 

Was it like a comedy seen from a distance and a tragedy seen from up close?

 

I was at the Mage Tower.

 

I also entered with the position equivalent to the chief mage.

 

I wanted to show this situation to those who envied me.

 

Mage Tower.

 

As it turned out, there was no group more dysfunctional than they were.

 

Even the Shadow Mercenary Corps, who stake their lives on money, weren’t this rotten, seriously.

 

The saying that the downstream water can only be clean if the upstream water is clean ^[1] The downstream water can only be clean if the upstream water is clean = The superiors set an example for their subordinates. didn’t exist for no reason.

 

In other words, the relationship between senior mages wasn’t bad for no reason.

 

‘Am I taking care of the experience points I couldn’t get because I missed the demon?’

 

If this was what it meant, I wanted to decline with all my might.

 

The opponent was older mages.

 

We just met.

 

The sense of intimidation was no joke.

 

But as long as this pride moved.

 

I didn’t feel scared or shaken.

 

Even if I drowned in pride.

 

I had no choice but to confront them.

 

Besides, I had thought of the worst possibility from the beginning.

 

So, I prepared myself for this as well.

 

Senior mages gathered at Crystal Hall were the preparations.

 

Banglet should be explaining the current situation by now.

 

– I’ll come back with a definite answer, or I’ll send you a signal.

 

Yes, Marcelo’s signal was the start of an all-out war.

 

But the development didn’t lead to a catastrophe.

 

“!”

 

Because Marcelo opened his mouth.

 

Clench–

 

With the sound of grinding teeth.

 

“Why are there only four of you?”

 

…What, it wasn’t originally four?

 

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The roundtable meeting was postponed.

 

Banglet Tom went missing.

 

The moment he found out that the demons were involved in this case.

 

Marcelo was mindful of all possibilities.

 

Including all-out war with the elder mages.

 

But he didn’t expect this situation.

 

“If it’s about Senior Mage Banglet Tom, we already know.”

 

“I’m very sorry, Marcelo.”

 

“I never thought there would be a demon worshiper among elder mages. By the time we got the evidence, it was already too late. Because the honor of the Magic Tower is at stake. We tried to go after him, but as you can see.”

 

Demon worshipper…!

 

He didn’t expect the elder mages to bring it up first.

 

Marcelo swallowed his dry saliva.

 

It was a completely unexpected reaction and development.

 

His mind was confused.

 

‘How am I supposed to believe that?’

 

Actually, he knew it in his head.

 

‘I can’t believe a single word they say!’

 

The contradictions of the elder mages were not just one or two.

 

Even if they weren’t related to the demon.

 

Their words were completely unreliable.

 

That alone was exhausting enough.

 

At this moment, a demon even intervened.

 

Marcelo’s mind was so complicated that he felt like it was going to explode.

 

‘…Can I be sure that there’s only one demon worshipper?’

 

But even if he couldn’t believe it, what could he do?

 

As long as the elders stepped out with that attitude

 

Did he have the justification to move the senior mages?

 

‘Damn it.’

 

Marcelo clenched his teeth.

 

He looked at the Tower Master floating in the sphere.

 

‘Doesn’t the Tower Master know!?’

 

He knew there would be no answer.

 

He felt like he wanted to shout out of frustration.

 

“Well, that’s true.”

 

…But he heard an answer.

 

Not from the Tower Master, but from Hoyeol.

 

Hoyeol, who had been silent, opened his mouth.

 

“Because this place smells like a demon worshiper. But it’s strange. According to you, the demon worshiper must have already left the tower.”

 

“…!”

 

In Hoyeol’s face.

 

There was no sign of complicated feelings or confusion.

 

All that appeared was certainty.

 

“It smells bad enough to stink. Is it because the demon worshiper stayed here for a long time? Or is it because another demon worshiper dares to remain here?”

 

“!”

 

“What do you think?”

 

At that question, Marcelo looked at the elder mages.

 

He couldn’t see their reaction.

 

Because of the backlight, no expression was visible and no one answered.

 

But Hoyeol seemed to have expected that.

 

He continued.

 

“If it was a difficult question to answer, I’ll change the question.”

 

It was a key point that even Marcelo hadn’t thought of.

 

“Who are the majorities who approved Banglet’s departure?”

 

…Indeed!

 

Senior Mage Banglet.

 

Such a decision required the approval of a majority of the heads.

 

Perhaps the elder mages also noticed Hoyeol’s meaning.

 

“!!!!”

 

The four shadows were immediately divided into two.

 

An unusual air current flowed between them.

 

“Three including the one who escaped. Now I can clearly see the majority.”

 

Hoyeol looked at Marcelo and continued.

 

“Isn’t that right, Marcelo?”

 

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[Quest: The Truth of the Mage Tower]

 

There is a contradiction in the Mage Tower.

 

Uncover the contradiction.

 

Straighten up the Mage Tower and the truth.

 

– Secure Banglet Tom, who is entangled with the heads of the Mage Tower. (Successful)

 

– Find the demon worshipers among the elder mages. (In progress)

 

The reason I spoke impolitely was simple.

 

If not now.

 

This quest would never succeed.

 

Above all, the difficulty level didn’t make sense.

 

The mages of the Mage Tower.

 

Elder mages, at that.

 

In normal situations.

 

They were beings whose faces I couldn’t even see.

 

Even if we met face-to-face, the problem remained.

 

Putting our positions aside, just look at the sense of intimidation they exuded.

 

Stronger than Marcelo.

 

They were never thought of as weak.

 

But not only that, what?

 

A demon worshiper?

 

The level of the demon involved was no joke, too. It was a demon who gave up one arm and ran away after being hit by a single blow which I poured almost all of my mana toward.

 

So, to sum it up.

 

This wasn’t a quest I was meant to succeed in!

 

Even if the scale was large in the first place, it was too large.

 

Why don’t I just complete the quest after growing up enough to face the elder mages?

 

Looking at what happened today, can I say such a thing?

 

Since the plan for Banglet had failed.

 

It was obvious that they would make a more thorough plan next time.

 

To stop their whole plan.

 

I am going to raise my level?

 

I can assure you that it’s impossible.

 

However.

 

It was possible now.

 

Now that I’d prepared for it.

 

There was no need to say the reason.

 

Marcelo, who knew what I meant, jumped into action.

 

Yeah, that was the signal.

 

The top floor of the Mage Tower.

 

A portal was manifested.

 

The connection coordinates were the Crystal Hall.

 

Soon, they appeared in a group of lights.

 

Twenty senior mages.

 

So what if the opponent is the elder mages and demon worshipers?

 

There were two elder mages here.

 

One chief mage.

 

Twenty senior mages.

 

And I, Lee Hoyeol, was there.

 

Yes, this was something beyond the level of the fox borrowing the tiger’s might.

 

Knowing that fact.

 

I spoke with the utmost impudence.

 

“It is time to pay the price of deception. You foolish worshipers.”

• 1. The downstream water can only be clean if the upstream water is clean = The superiors set an example for their subordinates.