Stuck in The Tower

Chapter 48 NPCs catch people!

After a short but hectic encounter with Rilka, I settled for an inn.

In any case, I had to spend a few days on the 10th floor.

There was also a plan to relieve the travel addiction that had accumulated over the years, but the biggest reason was.

‘This way, even if I die, I won’t fall into the plaza.’

It was to prepare for the time when I returned to the safe zone while climbing.

Normally, when you die, you respawn in the square, but if you get a room in an inn, you respawn there.

That’s why large guilds spend expensive money on each safe zone to get a building.

An exceptional case is if you die in a room saved by someone else.

They are known to survive there.

Because of this characteristic, in the early days of the tower’s creation, there were crimes of kidnapping and then killing opponents to send them out of the tower.

“It’s a bloody place anyway. ah. I don’t need everything, I want to sleep.”

“Geugegege.”

After finding a room, I calculated 3 days’ worth.

After a long time, I took a warm shower and ate a leisurely meal.

I wish I could sleep like this, but I have work to do.

– As soon as you leave the Kiiik

Inn, you will see a busy street.

If the 6th floor was a place to rest for a while, the 10th floor is a true safety zone.

kind of town. Seeing people roaming the streets with different armaments makes me feel like I’m in a fantasy world.

It was as heterogeneous as that, but there was something about the liveliness and heat that excites people.

Maybe it’s because it’s nice to meet people.

After all, it was only a few days. Life in the tower was so intense that it was inevitable that the time felt long.

[Tip. It is said that people who are alone in the tower for a long time are more likely to suffer from depression.]

Ignoring the obvious tip message, I continued on the street.

The destination was fixed, but while moving, I thought of learning geography and finding out what was where.

There are also NPCs to find.

“Originally, there were quests I was going to do.”

It has been more than 10 years since the tower was created.

There were many hunters who went up that much, and there were also those who worked hard to receive various quests.

A list of quests found by scouring the community.

The first of them is over there.

It can only be done in large buildings.

“Doing chores at the Spirit Tree Inn. This allows you to earn points and stay for free.”

This quest is often sought by poor hunters who do not belong to or belong to weak guilds.

The outside, the tower, and capitalism didn’t change, so using the basic facilities cost money.

Points are essential even to match equipment and buy food.

Originally, I also wanted to stay there, earn points, and prepare to go up.

There are rumors that sometimes you can get a special quest if you catch the innkeeper’s notice.

It became impossible at the time I received Rilka’s quest…

but I didn’t regret it too much.

“There are too many people, so there are no seats.”

It seems that there are more hunters without points than I thought, but the number of quests was exceeded.

Because NPCs can’t give quests indefinitely.

I looked away.

“The next thing I wanted to do was find a puppy.”

In the most splendid mansion on the 10th floor, in the safe zone, Empress Geumcheon lives.

It is said that he is very rich, but he will be too.

“Whoah.”

It makes sense when you look at her house from afar.

A strange architectural style that looks like a mixture of a hanok and a castle.

The roof was tiled, but it was all gold.

It is said that if you try to steal it because you want it, your head will be cut off as it is, but people’s greed is endless, so if you forget it, there is a person who dies while stealing.

anyway. Poppy is the dog that Empress Geumcheon raises.

I don’t know how they escaped, but it is said that they escape from the mansion once a month.

The quest that occurs then is Finding a Puppy.

It is said that the compensation is generous as much as it is rich.

“It’s actually a random quest, so you can’t do it without luck.”

The competition rate was fierce, and there was no special item or skill to obtain because only monetary rewards were given.

A quest that you don’t have to be obsessed with if you can afford it.

First of all, these two were main quests that could be done on the 10th floor, but there were many other minor quests.

“It’s because it’s something you don’t have to do.”

It was embarrassing to say that most of them were quests.

Should it be simple errands or chores?

In general, NPCs have a limited activity range and cannot go outside.

That’s why I ask the hunters for help in the form of quests when interacting with other NPCs or sending things.

Rilka is a special case.

‘I don’t think he’s completely free either.’

Didn’t she also say

The materials needed to make things are in a place that you can’t go to, so you’re giving a quest.

It’s basically the same story.

I sighed and looked away.

Today’s destination was different.

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The identity of the noise was an arena located in the corner of the town.

huge building. Amphitheater Kildereth Hall.

It was the place where the event I was aiming for was held.

Run by the NPC Kildereth, the game is held against people on the 10th floor.

tournament format.

It was a place to show off each other’s strength.

“It’s also where a lot of recruitment takes place.”

On the 6th floor, everyone had just awakened, so it was hard to tell, but the 10th floor was different.

Because they are people who have gone through a period of growth and have risen to the top.

It means that he has the basic qualities of a hunter.

Of course, there were many guilds that wanted to recruit new prospects, and there was no place like the arena to set an objective value.

Because you can scout for a relatively cheap price.

After they grow up, it costs several times more to recruit them.

It wasn’t just the guild that paid attention.

If you are lucky, you can enter a large guild, so those who do not belong to it turn on the light in their eyes and challenge.

It hurts to say that those who get good grades can sign a contract with a good guild.

In order to receive the support and interest of the guild, hunters belonging to the guild also participated, so it could be seen as the largest event on the 10th floor.

“Is the reward itself okay?”

Although the rewards given each time the event is held are different, I heard that they give out good quality items on average.

In the most recent event, it was said that a B-class weapon was given as a prize to the first place and 5000 points were paid as prize money.

I have no intention of joining a guild, but I covet the prizes and points.

I’m thinking of making sure to take this opportunity.

The reason he left the inn was to fill out the event participation application form.

Previously.

[Evileye Mask (F)]

-A mask made in the shape of Evileye.

– Big eyes! Dainty Wings!

-If you use it during Halloween, it will be very popular.

He wore a mask that covered his face.

There is also a way to wear a necklace and helmet, but I want to hide as much information about me as possible.

“hey.”

Upon entering the arena, the owner of the arena, Kildereth, was dozing on the desk.

He slept so well that I couldn’t help but tap him on the shoulder as he drooled.

“Hmm? Wow Mr. what!”

Embarrassed, he swung his fist at his face.

– Quaang!

[The necklace helmet is automatically activated.]

A helmet that detects danger and automatically activates.

My head thumped and I fell to the side.

My eyes are dizzy as if I had a concussion.

feeling of exhaustion at the same time.

‘crazy. One hit and the mana was gone?’

The necklace and helmet are artifacts that replace defense with magical power.

That word soon became a story that one punch that NPC swung in his sleep was equivalent to my entire magic power.

The fist was not even visible. It hit me in the head at the same time I felt something shake my shoulder.

This made it clear.

‘Let’s get along well with NPCs unconditionally.’

really. If you mess around for no reason and get hit by a honey chestnut, you will cross the Jordan River.

“uh? Ugh! Is the week dead? No way!”

Did you understand the situation now?

Kildereth was startled and supported me.

Check if your head is normal and place your ear on your chest to see if your heart is beating.

They seem to think it’s almost 100 percent dead.

‘I almost died, but.’

“I am still alive.”

I put my hand away from him, who kept stuttering, and stood up.

I’m still dizzy, but somehow I managed to get my seat.

“Have you lived? I’m so glad! Sit over here.”

Kildereth hurriedly handed me the chair she was sitting on.

I didn’t have to refuse. I lost strength in my legs.

After changing the necklace helmet back to the necklace, I sat down in a chair.

“oh my. I’m sorry about this. No matter why, wear a monster mask.”

“What if I hit someone for nothing!”

“That’s right. That was my fault.”

I hesitate to admit it myself.

I glared at him.

The size is not that big. At least in the early 170 cm?

Even so, the momentum felt was intense. as well as the image.

The entire skin, including the face, was red, and even had horns on its forehead.

The vertically slit eyes glowed green, and the tattoos running up his neck pulsated with a terrifying aura.

[Kilderless-NPC]

-The NPC who runs the arena in the safe zone on the 10th floor.

– It is recommended not to mess around.

– The gap is so large that the information is unreadable.

Again, limited information.

Less content than Rilka.

At least, it was revealed that Rilka was a red fox beast.

‘There was a rumor that Kildereth was a demon. It might be real.’

After all, there are beast NPCs, but I wonder if they are demons.

I don’t know if angels or something like this will come out.

I have to roll between them.

-Sadness

surges as if suddenly.

Living as a porter, he is in danger of dying because of the crazy hunters.

He was half-dead and called to the tower, but he really died because of the wrong strategy.

He went through all kinds of hardships against damn traps and monsters, and on the 6th floor, he had a life-and-death battle with the manager, and continued to roll in the growth section.

After reaching the 10th floor at most, I was given a compulsory quest by a thug-like NPC. This time, I almost died.

‘Bad guys. damn tower. crash down Everything is ruined!’

I was crying inside, but Kildereth spoke to me.

“Uh… are you okay? I’m really sorry. Big! Seeing that you came to see me, it looks like you want to participate in a competition, is that right?”

“yes.”

It was a brusque tone, but he didn’t say anything because he had done something.

“Looking at him wearing a mask, he doesn’t seem to want to reveal his identity. I’ll roughly register as Evileye.”

Kildereth, who glanced at me, grabbed a ballpoint pen lying on the desk and familiarly filled out the application form.

Still, things seem to be going fast.

After some time, he handed me the participation certificate.

“This competition will be held in three days. It’s inside the training ground, so use whatever is convenient for you. And uhm.”

After a brief pause, he beckons to come closer.

I was a little wary, but I lowered my body as he wanted.

“I’m sorry, so I’ll give you a present.”

He brought out an exciting story.

it’s a gift What are you trying to give me?

Expectations are rising, perhaps because of the items that Rilka showed me while selling Deokchun.

“I can’t do anything directly. That’s what NPCs are. Instead, I will prepare the winning prize for this contest at my discretion.”

“yes?”

I turned my head crookedly.

I asked for something, but they raised the level of the product.

what does that have to do with me It makes sense to give it directly.

I don’t think so, but what if I don’t get first place?

Isn’t the wrong person stealing my gift?

“Don’t be too disappointed. Didn’t you just live after being beaten by me? Although they usually die, the equipment may be special. It seems to me that you will win this contest.”

“Nevertheless it is. Isn’t that overkill? I heard that even NPCs will be penalized for recklessly using force. Shall we put a suggestion into the system?”

We put pressure on information we had previously heard from the community.

[Tip. NPCs who attack climbers without justifiable reasons will be subject to disciplinary action. If something unfair happens, please suggest it through the system.]

Nice timing. The tip message also defended my position.

“Give me a fair reward. Alas! My head feels like it will break. At this rate, I’m sick and I can’t even properly compete!”

“Now, wait a minute! Don’t do that.”

“NPC catches people! It is unfair!”

Kildereth tried to appease me, but I struggled more violently.

Where to just pass it. I mean, I want something better.

I expressed my dissatisfaction with my whole body.

“Okay. Okay! Stop!”

In the end, Kildereth amended the conditions.