Convenience Store 24: The Tower of the End 1st - Chapter 98



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Episode 98: The ripple effect of special stamps.

A man with gray curly hair smiles at the crowd.

“You all must have had a hard time coming this far. I originally didn’t plan on calling you, but this matter is quite serious.”

At his words, a voice leaked out from between the knight’s helmet, which was emitting a black aura from its body.

“Target… … Summoning… … Purpose?”

“It’s urgent.”

Just as Alves was about to open his mouth.

The brainwashed man raises his hand like lightning.

“Is it because the number of people going upstairs has increased?”

“Well, that’s a serious problem. In a way, the reason I called you today could be seen as being related to that phenomenon.”

“So, why have you summoned us all here?”

Sparks fly above the brainwashing fist.

“If you called me for something trivial, you’d better be prepared.”

“Haha, that can’t be true, right?”

The smile disappeared from Alves’ mouth.

“A transmission item has appeared.”

“Transfer item?”

The brainwashed man shows his teeth in mockery.

“So? Isn’t the ability to move objects secretly common? You’re saying that’s why you’re making such a fuss about it?”

“What if the raider on the first floor could send items to the raider on the top floor? What do you think?”

“… … .”

The rulers’ eyes wavered greatly.

“… … Are you kidding?”

“There’s no way such an item exists!”

While most people were reacting with disbelief, Brain Emperor quietly asked.

“Where is it located? What monsters can you get it from? Or is it an item you can get through a quest?”

“If not that, then maybe a reward for defeating a boss… … .”

While the rulers were competing to ask about the source of the transmission items.

Alves says.

“The shopkeeper of fantasy.”

“… … That’s what it was. Now I understand.”

“It’s a transfer item… … . A transfer item… … .”

Everyone’s expression became serious and they were lost in thought.

At the end of the silence, the dragon knight who was stroking the small hatchling asks.

“That transmission item. Can anyone use it?”

“Only those who have a card issued by the store owner are allowed to use it,” they say, but I’ll share more accurate information as soon as I get it.

“… … What?! No, there are no restrictions on using it? Like the level has to be high or the stats have to be met… … .”

“I heard there are no such restrictions.”

The dragon knight’s expression changes strangely.

“You can transmit items from the lowest level to the highest level without any restrictions? Is that possible?”

“Information has already come out from various places. It seems to be true.”

The more Alves talks about the special stamps, the more he tells them.

People’s expressions became more and more serious.

“This is… … not an ordinary problem… … .”

It’s exactly as the brainwashing man said.

This wasn’t something that could be discussed over a cup of tea.

“I think this could have a big impact on our business… … .”

“But isn’t it still okay?”

“You say it’s okay for now, but what if the distribution rate of special stamps increases? What if the era comes when most of the attackers use special stamps? Are you still going to say it’s okay then?”

Alves continues speaking in an emotionless voice.

“Floor dealers are traders who consider their interests, even though they are on the balance scale. If they judge that special stamps will bring them more profit than those on the balance scale, they can cross over to that side.”

“Then, it might deal a big blow to the branch as well… … .”

right.

If special stamps become increasingly widespread.

It was clear that their business would rapidly decline, starting with the branches they had established on each floor.

“Okay. So let’s all think about a solution together. If we put our heads together, maybe we can come up with a good idea.”

“… … .”

But at that moment, no one had any specific opinion.

The dragon knight sighs and says.

“Is it difficult to kill them or drag them over here?”

“The owner of the fantasy shop… … alone… … repelled the advance party… … . It is also possible that he is the manager… … .”

A voice leaks out from between the helmets of the death knights standing next to him.

“I know what you mean. I know! There’s no other way than fighting, right?”

“Can you guarantee… victory?”

No one answers.

“Fighting him is a problem in itself. There’s no guarantee that you’ll win, and there are too many attackers behind him, starting with Lee Ji-soo.”

“Well, that would be hard to persuade.”

He is an individualist who continues to travel alone and maintains neutrality.

It would never be easy to persuade a guy like that.

“Doesn’t he have any interests? Like, he likes alcohol, or he’s a womanizer.”

As the brainwashing begins, Alves shakes his head.

“There was no such information. Oh, there was a rumor going around that he seemed to like money.”

“Money… … . What a meaningless story.”

Are you tempting a shop owner who is already virtually wealthy with money?

Could anything be funnier than this?

“His interests… … are… … .”

In an instant, everyone’s eyes turn towards the Death Knight.

“Oh, what is that?!”

“The shop owner… … gives various benefits to those who conquer the tower… … . He is very interested in conquering the tower… … .”

“so?”

The dragon knight next to him glares at the death knight.

“Are you saying we should conquer the tower too?”

“That would also be a… … method… … .”

“Cut that nonsense out!”

The dragon knight suddenly rises from his seat.

“I will never attack. Never!”

bang-

As he kicked the seat and went out.

The brainwashed man clicks his tongue.

“You’re still young.”

“What can I do? They say it’s better to ride a dragon and transport things than to conquer them.”

“Anyway, let’s all think about which method would be best for us.”

* * *

Five days have passed since the pioneers conquered the 52nd floor.

[About the special stamp. We may have seen a turning point in the history of the tower.]

[The special stamps were real! It was possible to send supplies anytime, anywhere. This is… … a revolution! No! It’s an innovation!]

[Day 7 of the Special Stamp Experiment – It seems like you can’t send items outside… ]

I thought about it while watching various videos on YouTube.

‘It seems like everyone is slowly getting used to stamps.’

I clicked on several videos to check out their contents.

[Special stamp? What is that?]

[It’s a special stamp, and it’s a product that was recently released by the Fantasy Shop… … .]

[… … The stamps are amazing?]

[So, you’re saying that if I just stick that stamp on, I can send something from anywhere?]

[That’s right! Oh, but I heard that you can’t send them to the quest floor?]

[Crazy… … Where is that?!]

Even those who were busy subduing monsters.

[Wow… … So if I just have that special stamp, I won’t get robbed?]

[But to use a stamp, you need to get a card? But to get a card, you need to attack the tower, right?]

[How about we try to attack it while we’re at it? Even if it’s not a stamp, I heard that there are a lot of benefits if you get the cards.]

[hmm…….]

Those who accepted the reality that they were weak and farmed on the lower floors.

They all seemed interested in the special stamps.

In addition to that, they even experimented with using special stamps to transfer materials from the first floor to the upper floors.

It seemed like a lot of raiders were interested in the special stamps.

‘Ehhhh, good. Very, good… … .’

I was browsing through the videos and then I naturally looked at the comments.

[Rational Inference: Wow, really… … No matter how I look at it, special stamps are crazy! Now, if I just have those, I can send stuff anywhere. Isn’t that basically the same as a mailbox system?]

[└Trigger Button: Can you send it from the 1st floor to the top floor?]

[└Rational Inference: It seems like you can send it anywhere, but it seems like you can only send it to the floor you’ve cleared. I don’t think you can send it to the quest floor either?]

[Pingp: But can’t you use that stamp to send things in reality? It would be a huge hit if you could.]

[└Reply AI: No, you want me to watch the video and leave a comment! I tried it and it didn’t work! 6:32 Here! But you haven’t gone to court yet?]

[└Pingp: ㄱㅅㄱㅅ]

[Bubble Top: Hahahahaha, it’s back. At this rate, aren’t all the floor dealers now unemployed?]

[└Rational Inference: I guess we’ll have to wait and see. The stamps haven’t been distributed in large quantities yet, and above all, they said that only those with a Wood-Pad can use them. Judging from the fact that they adjusted the number of sales by grade, it seems like they don’t plan on releasing them in large quantities, so it might not have a big impact on floor dealers.]

[└YouTube Official: It doesn’t seem like it will affect your life.]

[└└Rational Reasoning: Sir, where are you?]

I read the comments and chuckled.

‘The reaction is not bad.’

Most people seemed amazed by the appearance of the special stamps.

‘Well, this is just the beginning.’

Special stamps will create more differentiation within the tower.

But it doesn’t matter.

‘Rather, that’s what I want.’

* * *

The next day, in the morning.

I went to the 41st floor, the Land of Turrets, to resupply Eldrago.

‘I guess they haven’t arrived yet.’

Today, we had planned to meet the pioneers who had succeeded in conquering the 52nd floor.

They haven’t been seen yet.

‘I’ll just put it on display until you come… Oh.’

I looked out the window and chuckled.

“Special stamps!”

“Do you have any special stamps left?! Please sell them to me! Please!”

“stamp!”

Before I knew it, the crowd of raiders was so packed that I couldn’t see outside the window, and they were screaming at me in a plead-like tone.

‘There are no stamp zombies.’

Honestly, I expected that it would be difficult for the raiders to immediately feel the effects of the special stamps.

So, after selling the special stamps to the raiders, I waited for some time.

Until they realize the value of special stamps.

‘With this level of reaction, I guess it’s clear that the attackers have been impressed.’

I open the door and go out.

Quiet-

The screaming attackers became quiet as if they had made a promise.

“Thank you to everyone who visited the fantasy store today.”

I continued speaking with a smile.

“I saw earlier that there were a lot of people looking for special stamps.”

“Special stamps! Special stamps!”

“Don’t worry. We have plenty of stock.”

“Ohhhhh!”

“However, as I said before, not everyone can buy special stamps. At least you need to have a wood-pattern to buy special stamps.”

As soon as I finished speaking.

chuck-

Wood- and Bronze-pat owners proudly hold up their cards as they stand in the VIP queue.

“There are still people who don’t have a wood-pad? Wow, that’s poisonous, poisonous.”

“I actually cried when I used it. It was so convenient to be able to receive items without having to meet them in person. They even sent money in the form of stamps! Hahahaha!”

The raiders bit their lips as they looked at such VIPs.

“I, I also have to conquer it… … .”

Many people seem to struggle with the convenience and ease of using stamps.

“That convenience! I don’t care! I’m just happy to be able to buy canned tuna!”

“Canned tuna?”

A sinister smile appears on the lips of the VIPs holding the cards.

“Will the canned tuna really wait until your fourth turn?”

“Ugh… … .”

That’s right.

Because while there are many people who want to buy a product, the quantity is always limited.

“Now, we will open the fantasy shop! Those with Bronze-patterns may enter first!”

“Ahem, ahem!”

A middle-aged man at the head of the VIP queue shrugs and asks.

“Shopkeeper! I told you I could buy a few special stamps?”

“Bronze-pattern holders have 3. Wood-pattern holders have 2. It applies separately to the number of frozen foods or ice creams purchased, so you can purchase them with ease.”

“Ugh, did you all hear that?! Three, three! My goodness, with all these benefits, there are still idiots hesitating. I just can’t understand it.”

The man threw a provocative sneer at the crowd.

“What is that kid saying?!”

“Do you think people don’t do it because they don’t want to do it? It’s because they don’t have the ability!”

An angry voice bursts out from behind him.

Then, a man wearing heavy armor looks in the direction where the shouting came from with cold eyes.

“Then develop your abilities. Hunt and risk your life, earn gold, equip items, and level up. Why don’t you do that?”

“That is… … life… … .”

“Are you scared? Then just live like a coward for the rest of your life. Do you think there’s any benefit to being a coward?!”

The man’s voice gradually rose.

I looked at him and smiled.

“Customer? You know the rules, right?”

“Ah, hahaha… … I’m sorry. I got excited without realizing it.”

“I don’t mind if you just keep to the line. Come on, come on in.”

The man begins to walk around the display cases with a broad smile.

“What should I buy? It’s a fun dilemma! Hahaha!”

After a while.

A man carrying frozen dumplings, cologne, shampoo, soap and other items places them on a shelf.

“And please give me some special stamps! Three of them!”

“Okay. Then that adds up to 6 gold and 24 silver.”

“Very good!”

The man chuckles and takes gold out of his pocket.

“Don’t come back again next time! Then prepare the Silver Pass!”

‘Silver-Para… … .’

Although no one has achieved the silver medal yet.

I think I have to give him that one confidence.

I chuckled and went outside, turning my head toward the crowd.

“Next hand… … .”

At that time.

A group of people slowly emerged from the parting crowd.

“Seo, you are the pioneers!”

“Did you succeed in conquering the 52nd floor?”

“Hey, how long has it been since you went out to attack? You must have just come down to rest for a while.”

Despite the commotion in the crowd, Lee Ji-soo approaches me without paying any attention.

“long time no see.”

“Yeah. Has it been almost a month?”

“I’m trying to renew my official duties. I’m also trying to see some of the things I’ve been missing.”

She glanced at the various toiletries inside the window.

I said with a smile.

“Okay, but could you please stand in line in the VIP queue?”