Chapter 21 Deal (2) (1/2)
*Shuck* *Shuck*
“What are you gonna do with all that?”
Kahn asked Yeon-woo with a disgusted look.
Yeon-woo stopped collecting the Troll’s skin and looked up at Kahn.
“Didn’t I tell you? The blood is an ingredient for potions….”
“No, I wasn’t asking about that.”
“Then what?”
“Well, what’s the point of keeping the materials? You must have gathered a lot of Karma by now. And you’re definitely not stopping, right? Then why can’t you just buy items with your Karma?”
Once players made their entrance into The Tower, Karma points could be used as currency. If they wanted an item or an artifact, they could pay Karma to purchase whatever they needed. Therefore, players weren’t too keen on looting materials which were considered as ‘scrap items’ from monsters’ carcasses.
Even if they really needed materials, they’d prefer to hire other players or simply buy them with points.
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Of course, rare materials from greater monsters like an Elder Dragon were a different story. Even so, those items were for giant clans or special raiding teams to deal with. That’s why solo players rarely handled scrap items.
However, Kahn noticed that even while they were speedrunning through the sections, Yeon-woo was never reluctant to gather materials from dead bodies. Ever since hunting Goblins, whenever he found intact carcasses he would make a pause to loot.
His looting process was also very delicate. When filling a bottle with blood, he would make his best effort to not get the blood mixed with foreign substances, and when collecting important materials he wrapped them in leather and stored them separately.
Because of this, despite his effort to take with him only valuable ingredients, Yeon-woo’s backpack was so full of materials that it looked like a balloon that was about to burst.
“I have plans for these materials.”
“If you say so.”
Kahn no longer tried to understand Yeon-woo.
Although his actions appeared to be meaningless to Kahn, he discovered that each of them was thoroughly planned.
Besides, knowing that individualism was major element of The Tower, he couldn’t meddle in Yeon-woo’s business. But he was far too nosy to endure his growing curiosity, so he asked one last question.
“By the way, is there anyone who can handle so many ingredients all at once? Don’t get caught up in a scam and end up crying like a baby.”
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After packing all the ingredients, Yeon-woo lifted the backpack with his shoulders. Because of the tears and punctures it got from previous sections, his backpack had patches of leather all over the place, giving off an uncanny impression.
“I do know a blacksmith.”
“Oh. He must be good then?”
“We’ll see.”
Yeon-woo shrugged his shoulders and walked past Kahn. He didn’t want to bother talking anymore.
Kahn only smacked his lips.
‘Gosh, what a jerk.’
During the whole time he stayed beside Yeon-woo, the biggest thing that Kahn had felt so far was that Yeon-woo always played his cards close to his chest.
As far as he knew, most people tended to share their stories after hanging around for a while. However, Yeon-woo never brought up anything about his identity. He only spoke what he needed to say.
Sometimes, his callous look from underneath the white mask gave him chills on the back.
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Of course, in the dog-eat-dog world of the tutorial and The Tower, his personality wasn’t necessarily bad. He knew Yeon-woo was trying not to reveal his weaknesses.
Also, his friendliness might have looked suspicious to Yeon-woo, since they were barely acquainted with each other. But still, he had this ‘feeling’ that Yeon-woo was intentionally building a wall around himself.
Kahn prided himself on being highly sociable and profoundly empathetic. Due to that, he could feel it more so.
‘But there are not many players with that much skill, I’d like to keep him close if possible.’
Kahn stroked his chin with his hand.
If he were to describe Yeon-woo with one word, he would say ‘reliable’. Although he never talked about himself, he also never interfered with other people’s affairs. And at the same time, he conducted his work without a complaint. He even showed excellent ability by clearing two sections nonstop.
Kahn wanted Yeon-woo so badly because he had a ‘big plan’ in mind. He wanted him, not for this raid only, but for the whole journey throughout The Tower. But he felt like Yeon-woo wasn’t letting him get closer.
‘Maybe it’s his mask.’
By the time Kahn finished thinking, Yeon-woo had already opened the iron gate leading outside of Section D.
*Rumble*
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He felt the whole cave quaking when he pushed the iron gate that was thicker than any other the gate they had passed.
Then, a stream of warm and bright sunshine poured inside the cave where only dim lights gleamed. There, he saw the blue sky.
[You have successfully cleared Section D as a solo player.]
[You have made an achievement that is not easily accomplished. Additional Karma will be provided.]
[You have acquired 3,000 Karma.]
[You have acquired 2,000 additional Karma.]
[Your health and mana will be restored]
[All status effects will be removed]
[You have entered Section E]
[You have successfully reached the Outer Area. Additional Karma will be provided.]
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[You have acquired 1,000 additional Karma.]