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276 – The Returner Advances (2)

A little after 5 o’clock, a time that is difficult to call evening. The sizzling sound is loud.

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“The job of being a firefighter. It’s a job where there are no days off or vacations. “It’s not often that I have an off-duty day like today.”

Park Cheol-jin pours soju with a big smile. He expertly wrapped the pork belly in a wrap and stuffed it into his mouth in an instant. When he first saw me, he used the half-honoral address as if it was awkward because it had been a while since it had been a while, but now he seems comfortable talking to me.

“If I fall out while I’m still in my prime.” Something isn’t working. Thanks to the status window, huh? “It’s still flying.”

After finishing the fight in one go, he tightened his arms to emphasize his biceps and then slapped his muscles loudly with his free hand. It was definitely muscles that were so great that they could not be considered middle-aged.

“Didn’t you say that you would climb the third floor harder than anyone else?”

“No, that’s… Huh.”

At that time, Choi Ji-won laughs and finds a loophole. Firefighter Park Cheol-jin avoided eye contact, which did not suit his tiger-like appearance

“Well, I forgot for a moment when my wife was sick… After I got better, I was scratching my head so much… “I couldn’t win.”

“Phew, uncle. What is that?”

“I understand.”

“Hey! Kim Jun-ho!”

Firefighter Park Cheol-jin no longer climbed the tower. Presumably, he heard that he had not climbed since the third floor. There may have been several reasons for that. Perhaps the biggest ‘practical’ reason was. Because he was the head of a family and a firefighter who was responsible for the lives of the people. (He cured his wife of cancer with elixir.)

“Actually, the reason I quit climbing was for another reason.”

Firefighter Park Cheol-jin picks up the meat and puts it on Choi Ji-won’s plate.

“When we entered the third floor… A fire broke out in the jurisdiction. “Three people died.”

“… “

“… “

“At that time, I suddenly felt empty. If you’re trying to save the whole world, aren’t you saying you can’t even save the people who are dying right in front of you? I think so. Even if you don’t have to climb any more towers, it’s enough to save someone from burning to death.”

He picked up a soju glass and asked for a toast.

“Young people who are much better than me are rushing to save the world.”

“Ha, haha.”

“Cheers?”

“Cheers!”

Jang!

Because of his magical power, he doesn’t get drunk easily, but he has a unique atmosphere. Now I just enjoy drinking and eating.

“… Ah.”

Okay. It was fun.

“Excuse me… “You are Choi Ji-won, right?”

“If… Take a picture… “

Firefighter Park Cheol-jin, unlike his tiger-like appearance, has a very down-to-earth style. Of course, the place he asked us to meet was just a typical local meat restaurant, with the advantage of a noisy yet comfortable atmosphere.

“What, is it really Choi Ji-won?”

“I saw it on Twitter. Is it real?”

“The name has changed.”

Suddenly, the outside of her restaurant became crowded, and I saw her lady, who I didn’t know who was the owner, walking in with a paper and pen.

“… Sorry. “I guess I was short-thinking.”

Firefighter Park Cheol-jin is truly sorry. Even if you knew Choi Ji-won was a celebrity, you probably didn’t know it would be to this extent. But that’s okay.

“It’s a little early, but would you like to go for the second round?”

There is a place I contacted because I knew this would happen. It was Choi Ji-won’s suggestion, but it seems very appropriate now.

**

Players usually stick together among themselves. This is partly because ordinary people cannot sympathize with their experiences, and partly because there are synergistic effects when they are together.

Among them, there was a group that gave their group a name, rented an office, and even established a corporation. The names they were given were various.

Guild. This was the steel guild run by Kang Chan. Kang Chan was sitting at the head of the office, and players who appeared to be executives were standing behind him.

“Welcome to the Steel Guild.”

Kang Chan wore a neat suit and greeted us calmly. His hair was also well-groomed, unlike his previous sports cut his, and his unique dangerous aura was still there, so it felt like a beast had been trapped inside the suit. The expression is as expressionless as always.

“… “What is that?”

No, I just wiggled my eyebrows. I think I saw the soju box in me and Choi Ji-won’s arms. I just said, ‘I’ll just visit once,’ but I didn’t say I’d be bringing alcohol.

“… Junho Kim. And Choi Ji-won. This is the office. I also have a desire to build friendships in my own way, but suddenly… “

“Well, haven’t we seen it before?”

“Yes! You’re right! In the tutorial!”

“Oh, right! That’s right! “I think he was next to me when everyone was gathered and waiting!”

Kang Chan was about to say something, but just then Ahn Gyeong-nam and firefighter Park Cheol-jin recognized each other. Ahn Kyeong-jun also waves his hand happily from behind without saying a word.

“That… Brother Chan. “Were you acquainted with Choi Ji-won?”

“As expected, you are my brother.”

“Can I ask your permission to ask if I can take a picture with you?”

“… “

And those guys who make a fuss are strong people who have been following Kang Chan since the tutorial. These are the guys I remember. Their later on helped the Steel Guild influence emerge as the best guild in Korea. Each and every one of them is extraordinary. I remember it clearly because I researched Korean players.

The faces are really scary, but the way they play is cute.

“Whoa.”

Kang Chan notices the air and lets out a deep sigh. He must have already noticed. The atmosphere has completely shifted to having fun.

“… Just a little bit.”

That’s how friendship started. Obviously, it started out as a way to make friends. Everyone wanted to become friends with Choi Ji-won, everyone wanted to become friends with me, and firefighter Park Cheol-jin also had people following him. We had a great time chatting about everything from stories about the tower to personal interests.

“Wow, I’m thirsty after talking so much… “

“I know… “

“Is there anything to drink?” “

“There is soju next to it, but… “

“… “

“… “

Yes, it was like that until a certain point. Except for some weak people, these people are fundamentally people with the soul of a warrior. (Or he was a man who liked drinking.)

“Would you like just one drink?”

“Brother Chan. Wouldn’t one drink be okay?”

“… “It’s just one drink.”

Everyone knew. That it can’t end with just one drink.

One drink becomes two, then three, then a bottle, and then I end up buying more boxes…

“That’s Junho.”

“Yes?”

“There are some tutorial survivors who want to come see you. Are you okay? He said he wanted to join in to express his gratitude… “

“Ah yes. What. If Kang Chan says it’s okay.”

“Okay? Then shall I call you?”

Firefighter Park Cheol-jin calls more people.

“Sister Jiwon! By any chance, would it be okay for women who respect Jiwon to join us? “They are all players!”

“Why are you calling me sister… “

“If you are strong, you are my sister and brother! Brother Chan is also younger than us in terms of age!”

“Ah yes… “

“Thank you!!!”

Kang Chan’s executives are calling for more people.

“Drink!”

“Drink and die!”

The atmosphere is ripe.

“… “

Kang Chan-do was expressionless the entire time.

“Ha.”

With a light smile on your face.

Those who were strong above a certain level had magical powers, so their alcohol tolerance was stronger than that of ordinary people.

“Is it okay to be this loud?”

“We rented out this floor!”

The atmosphere. That unique excited atmosphere.

Haha!”

Made people smile.

**

The night was deep. The snacks got cold. No one drank alcohol anymore.

“Wow, wow… Hmm.”

“Kuhhh… Phew… Hehe… Phew… “

The people that firefighter Park Cheol-jin brought in had already collapsed. (Most people gave up climbing the tower.)

“Puh-ha, kid. Brother. How can you believe that? Are you saying this because I saw you for the first time today?”

“Because it’s real. “Can I show you the picture?”

Even those who were awake were chatting and looking at their phones rather than drinking or eating more. The heat of the drinking party has subsided, and small talk is taking place.

So, it could be considered a lull of sorts.

“… “

If you ask me, I liked this small atmosphere better than a hot drinking party. In the first place, because of my magical power, I have a body that can’t get drunk if I want to. I must say that serious exchanges in this calm atmosphere are very good.

Still… It was fun. It was fun. It was a shame that if we went back, this drinking party would never have happened. I also knew that even if I went back and had a drink again, I wouldn’t be able to feel this pleasure again.

“Jiwon.”

“Huh? Ah. “Just a moment.”

He took Choi Ji-won, who was talking with the female players, and took her to the emergency stairs. The cold air felt good.

As I looked outside through the small window of the emergency staircase, I spoke cautiously.

“Thank you.”

“What?”

“You were the one who contacted firefighter Park Cheol-jin.”

Something that has never happened before. It is clear who took the lead.

“Did I look that weak?”

“… Yes.”

Choi Ji-won shyly admits that she was the culprit. As she said, I received quite a bit of comfort.

“Well, the tutorial people said they were very grateful. “Thanks to you, I survived.”

“Right… “

“And Kang Chan too…” ” At first, it seemed a bit awkward since I hadn’t seen him in a long time. He spoke seriously later. He said he saw potential in me. “Can I join the guild?”

“Really?”

“Huh. “I refused, but it still felt good.”

Jiwon Choi is worried about my mental health. That’s why, under normal circumstances, I wouldn’t have done anything like increasing the number of ‘close people’. It must have been that sad to see.

I feel like my head, which was heavy with agony and worry, has become lighter. Yes, the number of people I became friends with increased. However, most of them are people I already knew and will not die in the future. We are aware that they survived even in the future.

“Everyone told me I was great. “How much effort did you have to make to become so strong?”

People approved of me. He acknowledged that my method was not wrong. They told me I was doing well enough.

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Cool-headed reason asks, ‘So what? I asked, ‘Does anything change because these people praise me?’ People sometimes find comfort in meaningless things.

“Thank you.”

“You just need to know.”

Choi Ji-won smiles shyly.

“Let’s go back. I doubt it. It’s okay for Mr. Cheoljin, but it’s a bit embarrassing for those people.”

“So.”

I quietly returned to the office and joined in on people’s conversations.

“What are you talking about?”

“Ah, Junho. No, this guy… “

Let’s enjoy this moment. Whether to return or not, what to do with the 27th floor, forget about the world, the future, the past, everything. Let’s just enjoy this atmosphere right now. That’s what I decided.

“Can I join you?”

“… Huh?”

“Oh?”

Until a very unexpected person appears.

“… Jitter?”

It was Michael Jeter.