Stuck in The Tower

One word came to my mind after seeing the

same greedy security guard in episode 238 .

“Homunculus?”

The smooth appearance and the joint and jaw like a doll somewhere.

Even the unique wave that comes out of the arcane gem that becomes energy is the same.

Why is there a homunculus?

Wasn’t the homunculus made by a sage?

The sage is from the Sainton Peace.

I don’t think the dwarves who don’t get along with you will use it.

Of course, there is no law requiring only wise men to create a homunculus.

Maybe he saw my reaction, Gangbleton shook his head.

“Ah, not a homunculus. It’s similar, but it’s true that it’s a magical creature, but it doesn’t have a soul. We call them creatures.”

“You can think of it as a chimera’s neighbor. It’s not that he’s a monster. We’re here, Peko. This is a guest, so don’t worry about it.”

When Hegwok waved his hand, Creature Peko, who was holding a spear in a guard outfit, lifted his hat slightly and greeted him.

I also nodded and said hello.

“Let’s do the sightseeing later, and go to the government building now. Because the representative of Framberg is there.”

“Anyway, since I’ve been in and out, I have to report.”

I wonder what kind of person he is.

I followed the two of them down the street.

There were so many dwarves in the tower that I wondered if they were all here.

If there is one thing that bothers me, it is that there are children among them.

It’s strange. Shouldn’t you be at least upstairs to become an NPC?

There are exceptions. Penny, who is with Alios, has not climbed the tower, but lives as an NPC.

It’s an exceptional situation, but…

‘I think there are too many NPCs aside from that.’

No matter how bad it is, there are thousands of dwarves if you estimate in the hundreds.

Wouldn’t it be enough to add all the NPCs in the safe zone?

A few questions pile up, but let’s put them aside.

‘Cause it’s none of my business

Tower and system NPCs. There must be a reason of its own.

than that.

‘It’s been a while since I’ve received this much attention.’

I send curious glances here and there.

It’s been a while since a climber came, so there’s nothing I can do about it.

It’s a little burdensome, but I had no bad intentions, so I thought of ignoring it.

“Wow, nice skin.”

“I was in my prime, too.”

“Are you new? There is nothing good about being on the 58th floor for a long time.”

Listening to the intermittent conversation, it seems that it is not just curiosity.

Gangbleton, who was giving directions, looks up at me.

“Don’t worry too much. It’s because you’re fine. It must have been a while since you came to the 58th floor?”

“Usually the guys here get a bottle sweet within a few hours. Coughing up blood or suddenly losing sight.”

Swoop. The hagwok with the sleeves rolled up shows the biceps.

Blood vessels discolored in purple rose up and covered with skin that looked like a burn scar.

“My arms are not intact either. It’s an unknown disease. mostly yes When there is no way to do it, I cut it out and attach a mechanical device.”

“I don’t think so, but it’s rude to ask about scars and wounds, so be careful.”

“yes. Let’s do it.”

Is it something that shouldn’t be touched?

I’m not careless enough to ask such a thing.

I don’t know if I’ll tell you first.

“By the way, everything here is contaminated. Even when you breathe in, waste products build up in your lungs. We can hold on, but it could be dangerous for you.”

“This is just getting better. See those round things over there? It’s an air purifier. We are purifying, but there are limits.”

As they say, just being here is dangerous.

Even at this moment, the message that the poison resistance level has risen is popping up.

The same goes for digestion skills.

It must be that microscopic contaminants entered the mouth.

I’m not even breathing because I ate air candy, but somehow the toxic substance got inside.

In that sense, I need to eat another air candy.

Maybe it’s because I’m wandering around, it disappears faster than I thought.

“Oh, air candy. Your preparations are thorough.”

“Looking back, I used the clean skill from time to time. good choice. By the way, you should be careful when drinking water. Things have gotten a little better lately.”

Hagwok pulls out a water bottle from his bosom.

“take it. I used to drink filtered water, but that was a problem too, so I got an upset stomach. I’m drinking this now It’s expensive, but if you can drink clean water, it’s cheap.”

“Heh heh. Take it when you give it. Don’t suffer from pain for nothing. I don’t know if you’ve heard of the water of life.”

what else do i say

I understand now.

Nyangfun asked me to make a lot because there was a lot of demand for the water of life, but Framberg was buying it.

If I had known it would be like this, I would have made it in large quantities.

“Thank you for the favor, but I have it too.”

“Oh oh? The Water of Life is only sold at the Flower and Family Bureau, right? Were you a member of the Flower and Family Bureau?”

“Well, I do have friends in the Kingdom of Flowers.”

“You have good friends. 2000 points per life. Even if you can’t do it in a day, you have to drink six bottles, so it costs a lot.”

“I can’t buy even that because I don’t have enough.”

Eh? 2000 points for one?

It’s very expensive. Of course, since the demand is much greater than the supply, it is inevitable that the price will rise.

That’s the problem.

In order for NPCs to live without losing their ego, they must play the role assigned to them by the system or pay for survival with points.

12000 points a day just for drinking water. A week is 84,000 points, and a month is 360,000 points.

“Doesn’t that feel like a lot of pressure?”

“yes. There’s a reason we keep making and selling things. It is for survival.”

“We keep most of it on income. All I have is technology and minerals. Nothing grows on this cursed land. Even if they grow lucky, they are not edible.”

“Are you going to the shop window to get food?”

“no. NPCs don’t have shop windows. You have to figure it out on your own.”

“Most of them are from Hell Dying Kitchen.”

With those words, Hagwok and Gableton let go of the complaint.

I didn’t know Helldying Kitchen was supplying ingredients.

Listening to the story, it seems that Helldying Kitchen is considerate.

As a customer who consumes in large quantities, it seems to reduce the amount to some extent by giving a discount and making tableware and cooking utensils.

It seems that the Flower and Family Bureau also provides additional daily necessities as a condition of receiving the items they made.

Hmm. I mean, this is the situation.

If you do well, you might get a pretty decent reward.

A message that popped up when entering the ruins.

[If you solve the residents’ troubles, you might receive a nice gift.]

What if I tell you how to make the water of life?

It can be made only with divine power, but there are so many dwarves, and there must be a few who use divine power.

The question is, can I do it my way?

The water of life is definitely something Nyangfun is supplying as a transaction.

If I unilaterally disclose the recipe to them, the Flower and Family Bureau will lose its trading partner.

It won’t be the only financial loss.

Are you going to get in trouble?

The relationship with the Hwajoguk should also be taken care of.

No matter what, it’s a business where you can get skill books.

I’m worried

How long has it been since you walked with your head down?

“All come. hey! Do you have a representative? A guest has arrived.”

I was able to reach the government office in Framberg.

People who look like office workers are busy carrying documents.

Sounds like a commodity trading list.

“Are you out of your mind? I can’t help it. Because we provide stuff throughout the tower. They also provide personalized service.”

“You seem to have a lot of business partners?”

“then. The cooking is Helldying Kitchen, the upper level is Flower and Bird Bureau, and the production is Framberg. All the dwarves in the tower belong here.”

“Somehow, I haven’t seen any dwarves while climbing until now, are they all here? It’s unique.”

“I have some circumstances. Anyway, my role ends here. Have a meeting with the representative and take a good look around.”

Hagwick and Gableton wave and leave.

I’m secretly concerned about their skin diseases.

“I heard you had a golden card. Come this way.”

Then another dwarf joined me and guided me to the representative office, and I was able to enter the room at the top of the government building.

* * *

I was worried that the ceiling would be low because it was where the dwarves worked, but it didn’t.

Did you make it big because there were people other than me who came from the business partners?

“The representative’s guest has come.”

“Let it in.”

An employee who knocked opened the door and moved away.

When I went inside, I could feel the heat.

“…smithy?”

Since it’s a representative office, I was thinking of an office or parlor, but a forge appears.

did i get it wrong? I was suspicious for a moment, but on the table where I was seated, there was a nameplate with ‘Framberg Representative Behiltan’ written on it.

“Oh sorry. It’s because I’m working.”

He is taller than other dwarves.

Do you want to reach my name?

She was wearing a leather apron, taking off her top to see if it wasn’t hot.

At first glance, his muscle mass is enormous, and he would lose in 3 seconds in arm wrestling.

His beard is braided and his face is full of scars.

It feels more like a warrior than a blacksmith.

“Even though we are making various products, the root is blacksmithing. If you don’t want to forget the mindset of a dwarf, you have to hammer for 3 hours a day.”

“Uh… yes. You are amazing.”

I wasn’t really curious, but since I dared to tell you, let’s chime in.

“Sit down. Give me the golden card too. I have something to look into.”

Behiltan, who put down what he was working on, recommends a sofa.

After giving the card, examine it closely and give it back.

“I am sure. Before the end of the world, Mobilidic had helped. Your identity is certain. I heard that he escaped from the 45th floor. It looks like the benefactor who saved it. It was difficult to confuse, but this color.”

Why are you doing this with color? heartbreaking

i know it’s weird

“This is such an outstanding color! The classic yet sophisticated style is also impressive! Would you like to wake up for a second? I’d like to take a closer look!”

“yes?”

“hurry!”

As he stands up, he approaches with expectant eyes.

It’s a bonus that your nostrils are wide open as if you’re excited.

“Oh oh. Did you mean this ending? How wonderful. As expected, the fall line set! It is a rare masterpiece.”

“Do you know the Fellain set?”

“Can you not know? I’m a dwarf! You know the many treasures that exist in the tower. Among them, the fall line set is very valuable. Hehehe.”

He smiles as he caresses his armor.

Um… honestly, it’s a bit creepy.

The hairy old man stutters.

I can still feel it because there is an option for sharing the senses.

Still, for the first time in a long time, I felt proud that I had someone who looked at the true face of the fall line set.

[Feline set effect! (5/7)]

– The gloss of the Fellain set is even more prominent!

“Wow! Dazzling!”

They gave me some special service.

He clenched his chest and was moved, and said something unexpected.

“It’s this much even with five people gathered. I don’t know how great it will be when the parts I have are combined.”

parts?

Maybe a fall line set?

“Ho, do you have a set of fell line?”

“then! It was kept without anyone knowing. Hahaha! Now you and I both know!”

Was it here that I was looking for so much?

Have you had such luck?

It’s good, I decided.

I’m sorry to the Flower and Bird Bureau, but let’s get a set by telling them how to make the water of life.

I made up my mind.

“Give that set to me. I will pay for it!”

“So, I will sell you what you are wearing. I’ll pay you right!”

At the same time, it showed greed.