# 255
255. Requiem (1)
After breaking through the 60th floor, Amkena began a major facility expansion.
First, with the accumulated resources, the number of floors in the waiting room was increased by one. He also ordered the level up of the entire facility, from the equipment workshop and warehouse training center to the magic lab.
‘It will take some time, but.’
It’s not like it used to be, it’s just a matter of pressing a button.
When the facility level reached a certain level, it required a lot of materials, craftsmen, and a long construction time to upgrade.
Therefore, in the aftermath, for a while, the waiting room was filled with noise reminiscent of a construction site, and the heroes had personal maintenance time until the construction was completed.
During the day, I toured the lower floors to raise my level, and in the evening, I devoted myself to sparring with Halgion.
He decided to spend his time training until Yurnet’s investigation was over.
‘There is something… on the upper floors.’
Breaking through the 60th floor, that thought became stronger.
If it’s simply a strong enemy like the prince or the debris series, you can deal with it. However, there was a possibility that variables I did not expect would occur, and if things go wrong, then there is no turning back.
Every night, I read the book of Yeokcheon.
A picture book depicting El Cid’s past. Even so, the content did not change and it was a repetition of the story I knew.
This daily life continued until the day Yurnet’s background investigation was completed.
[Excuse me, Master.]
My room in the 1st party hostel built on the 4th floor of the waiting room one evening.
The hazy mist gathered and weaved a human figure. I turned the swivel chair I was sitting on and looked at the shadow. From the shadows, the phantom of Yurnet slowly walked out.
‘Looks like the investigation is over.’
it took about a month
Since the investigation was ordered right after El Cid died, it took longer than expected.
“You didn’t come to say hello, did you?”
I said as I drank my teacup.
For regular contact, communication is sufficient.
There is only one reason to show yourself like this.
[Of course not. The investigation into El Cid is over and I’m here to give you an official report.]
“Good job. You’ve had a lot of trouble.”
I nodded.
[I think I should ask for forgiveness from the master first.]
Yurnet approached me and bowed her head without a moment to say anything.
[Sorry.]
“What do you mean? Sorry.”
[The result of the investigation is… a failure.]
Yurnet said with her back bent.
I closed my mouth.
‘Failure.’
I couldn’t imagine.
[I apologize for failing to obey the Master’s orders. If you give me another chance…]
“No, it’s okay. Raise your head. If it doesn’t work, it shouldn’t work. You’re not omnipotent either.”
[Master’s instructions…]
“Let’s stop. I’m dying of burden, hey.”
Yurnet slowly raised her head.
Her expression was unchanged, but I could read Yurnet’s emotions in her eyes.
‘I can’t say anything.’
It was I who unilaterally asked Yunet.
Using a group because the result is not good is an ugly thing.
“Rather than that, if the investigation didn’t work, I’d like to hear the reason.”
[yes. I will explain.]
Yurnet opened her mouth.
I listened to her from beginning to end.
First, Yunet’s basic information collection route was to access Mobius’ database through a virtual ID.
Yunet created a virtual account by hacking into the system network of a game company, and granted the ID with executive authority to obtain information by looking into the internal data of Pick Me Up.
But this time…
“You couldn’t log in with your account?”
[Alpha or higher permission is required to view data related to the ending of Pick Me Up. There was no problem with my ID. If you are in the alpha stage, you are at the top of Mobius’ ranks. It is impossible to read except for the two CEOs and a few key executives.]
I squinted my eyes.
What I asked Yunet was simple.
To find out about Dorado’s ending.
‘It must be there.’
The reason why El Cid tried to go to server 1 while risking a war with the whole of Mobius.
‘I can make predictions.’
I just couldn’t be sure.
But this result comes out.
[I tried to break through the security system, but it was too thorough.]
“Really?”
[It might be possible if you take the time. However, we have to take the risk of exposing our identity.]
I answered with a click of my tongue.
“That’s all right.”
[If you command me, I will try one more time.]
“If you do more, you might get caught? What kind of wealth and glory do you go so far with? I should just give up.”
[Haona…]
“That’s okay. You did a great job. Go back and get some rest.”
I closed my mouth.
I was curious, but I didn’t want to find out, putting Niflheim at risk. You don’t know what Tell will do if he finds out that he secretly stole key information.
[…yes.]
Yurnet bit her lip.
Her figure gradually dissipated into the mist and disappeared.
I turned the swivel chair toward the desk.
‘Hmm.’
Did you want to hide it like that?
Tell did. This game was created to bring back a broken world.
But is there a need to hide the ending?
‘It smells like shit. I still need to be sure…’
Only when there is evidence can a definite countermeasure be taken.
However, Yurnet failed and the way to get the evidence was blocked.
“…ha.”
You can’t be idly by that.
I snapped my fingers.
[Loki’s subordinate No. 1, Isel, stir!]
Isel appeared with a hurray pose.
“Isel.”
[huh? what’s up Loki? If you’re bored with me…]
“If you complete the mission here, will Taonier go back to normal?”
Issel looked at me and blinked.
“Are all the dead children resurrected?”
[Why are you doing this all of a sudden? You said it before. The CEO said he made Pick Me Up for that. Why do you ask something obvious?]
“No, no. It’s my fault for asking you.”
[What’s wrong?]
Issel looked at me as if he didn’t know anything.
I chuckled. This guy is in charge of the lowest rank among Mobius Corp.’s ranks. There’s no way he knows the secrets of the company.
‘Then what should I do?’
You will be able to find out that information as you climb the tower.
But…
‘I don’t want to send it randomly.’
I’m tired of being stabbed in the back.
When I first came here, I had no strength or power, but now things have changed.
What can be used should be used. Whatever it is.
It’s better than being stabbed by a knife, right? I took a crumpled piece of paper from the trash can next to my desk.
[Invitation]
[We decided to hold a celebration party for Loki and his heroes, who saved the top ranked pick-me-up from danger! As soon as you reply, the company will prepare a place…]
This is a party invitation sent to me by the game company right after El Cid died.
Of course, I tore it to shreds as soon as I received it, but after that, invitations with the same contents were delivered to me several times. Even after returning to Taoni.
‘I thought he was persistent.’
I unfolded the crumpled invitation on the desk and read it slowly.
“Party to celebrate the victory…”
[They accuse and denounce El Cid’s misdeeds.
Everyone gathers together to come up with countermeasures to prevent the same thing from happening later.
ALHPA0.]
‘Alpha Zero?’
I said to Isel, who was standing next to me,
“What is Alpha Zero?”
[Alpha Zero?]
I handed out the invitation to Isel.
Issel took the invitation, looked up and down, and then
screamed
[Twag!] .
” what’s the matter? Did you hear it?”
[Ah ah Alpha Zero…]
“What are you doing?”
[Pick Me Up’s… game director.]
Issel stared at the bottom of the invitation.
[This must be his signature . But…]
“Isn’t it that great?”
[Alpha Zero is the same rank as the CEO. It’s a big deal that oversees the entire Pick Me Up! Where did you get this? I’ve only seen this signature at Fairy School!]
President Well,
if he were the president, there would be a separate designer for the game.
Judging from the content of the game, he wouldn’t be very normal either.
[Awesome Loki! It could be!]
Isel shook the invitation with flushed cheeks.
[Secretary in charge and office leasing foreign car! Dedicated helicopter! 7-star chef! Gorgeous mansion and villa! Oh my God! I finally have a sunny day… Ughyaaaaagh!]
I pulled Isel’s cheek
. It’s not good for the head.”
[Haaji! The fact that the director appeared in person means scouting…] “If you were like me, would
you join a company that makes manga like this?”
I promised, but that proposal was rejected by this
side
. It’s an invitation from me.”
[Wow! Take me too! Take me!]
Issel started to struggle while lying face down on the desk.
[Me too! Get better!]
“…I didn’t say go.”
[ You can go, just go! An opportunity like this won’t come again!]
How amazing is this guy?
At first, I thought
it was trash and threw it away.
But nothing to worry about will happen.
Because I still have some use value. Otherwise
, there would be no need for Tell to invade my 2-star promotion ceremony.
‘If you want to know the ending of Pick Me Up…’ According to Issel’s explanation
,
the guy who sent this invitation is the highest rank among alphas, Zero rank
.
I don’t know what might happen. Just saying
the trap is unlikely, not dangerous.
I clenched my chin.
I needed some time to think.
[Let’s go huh? Loki!]
Issel looked at me with bright eyes.
“…”
I looked up and saw
El
Cid’s wolf-hair cloak hanging on the wall above the desk. I
brought it as a trophy after he died.
‘I… ..’
I want to know.
The reason he wanted to go to Server 1.
The reason he gave his life to me.
‘Curiosity.’
If it were me in the past, I would have ridiculed it for a long time and then threw away the invitation,
wondering if it was necessary to step into a dangerous place.
But… I mean, I’m dying of curiosity.
I took a deep sigh and looked at the back of the invitation.
Contact information was written at the bottom of the back.
[1004 – 5858 – 8282]
Are you kidding me?
I clicked my tongue.
“Isel.”
[Huh?]
“How do I contact you?”
Issel came up to me and looked at the number.
[This is an extension of the company
.
[Ah, okay! I’ll get the receiver right away!]
Isel nodded frantically and disappeared.
I put my back on the chair cushion.
‘I don’t know if I’m good at it.’
If Yunet finds out, he’ll probably try to stop it.
Entering enemy camps without understanding the enemy’s intentions is no different from committing suicide.
“It’s okay.”
I took out the wolf fur cloak from the hanger.
The dark blue cloak was lined with cloth and leather, and was covered with white fur near the neck of the cloak.
‘It’s not good for me to wear.’
it doesn’t fit
I smiled and returned the cloak to its original position.