Returned as a Transcendent Genius Summoner - Chapter 191



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Episode 191 – Japan and Her Name

In the distance I could see a mountain covered in pure white snow.

The land of Japan is so big that you have to drive for quite a while to finally see the mountains.

I’ve never actually seen Baekdu Mountain, but I’m guessing it’s similar to that mountain.

“The weather is really nice today. I heard that there aren’t many days when you can see the top of Mt. Fuji like that.”

“Yeah. It’s also sad that I have to actually go up there.”

“Oddly enough, the highest grade or landmark grade in each country often occurs in that place. Yeouido is a special case. It’s definitely… … as if someone intended it.”

Hwanung looked out the window and talked with Mihyeon.

Of course, there was no welcome at the airport.

In reality, revealing one’s identity is a very risky thing to do.

So we agreed to meet at the designated tower lobby.

It’s not possible to completely hide your identity, but if you enter with ordinary people, it will be difficult to tell who is who.

Hwanung runs straight to the meeting place.

The tower that Japanese climbers were waiting for was a common tower of the [Genjisan] class.

It wasn’t a good place to have a meeting, but they set up a separate session for security reasons.

‘It wouldn’t be a hassle if I could use my abilities in reality, though.’

Unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to be possible yet, so we have no choice but to protect the identity, even if it’s inconvenient.

The tower we arrived at like that.

It was a tower that was frequented by many ordinary people.

“I will also enter.”

“But, in fact, wasn’t it the case that an interpreter wasn’t needed?”

“Haha, if he was just an interpreter, there would be no need. After all, there’s an automatic translation machine running inside the tower.”

“So there was something more?”

When Hwanung looked at her with narrowed eyes, Mihyeon smiled and nodded.

In reality, she was also an assistant who helped with the investigation.

Mihyeon explained the skills her avatar possessed without hesitation.

“You know about psychometry, right?”

“Oh, yes. So you followed me?”

“I could probably act as a guide inside the tower. If Hwanung’s summons have such abilities… … I’ll just quietly go sightseeing.”

“No, it might definitely be a necessary skill. Come on in.”

The two entered the lobby, mingling with the crowd.

Hwanung, who shed his body in reality and became an avatar.

As he looked around, enjoying the overflowing mana, he saw people approaching him.

“Are you seat 93 by any chance?”

“Yes. I have an appointment here, is that correct?”

“Ah! As expected! You came! Come this way.”

He glanced around and saw people looking at him, but no one approached Hwanung.

I would say this is a part that clearly shows Japan’s unique culture.

Even though I approached them cautiously, I occasionally saw people shaking their heads and turning away.

Among those waiting on one side, a large man who reminded me of Diana approached with a smile.

He suddenly held out his hand and said this.

“I am Hayashi Yamamoto, the patriarch of the Japanese clans. Nice to meet you.”

“Yes… … . It’s seat 93.”

Two people holding each other’s thick hands and exchanging names.

Mihyeon, who was standing next to me, bowed her head and introduced herself.

“My name is Jaina. I am here as the 93rd assistant. I will be of assistance in the investigation.”

“Thank you. Let’s set up a session first. This is the tower that I often use as a conference room. If I could fly and crawl like the heroes in comics, it wouldn’t be so inconvenient, but what is a tower… … Anyway-.”

“… … .”

This gentleman was incredibly talkative.

The family members next to them formed a crew with exaggerated reactions.

Hwanung also joined the crew with a trembling expression.

However, the expressions on the faces of the family members looking at him were not very good.

I understand fully.

It’s only natural that they would harbor ill feelings towards you, since you just destroyed their family at Baekdu Mountain level a few days ago.

Aren’t the feelings between nations this deep?

There are quite a few South Korean citizens who hate the Japanese right now.

“Okay, this is it. It’s a place where you can stay all day and night on Stage 1 without leaving! Since it’s a land grab starting from each castle, we can just hang up a flag and hold a meeting here. Isn’t it really cool!?”

“Yes, that’s right. Certainly… … .”

It was the perfect space to have a meeting with someone anonymous.

Now, if only the commander-in-chief would just stop talking a little.

Anyway, the meeting started.

“Here, here is the data collection.”

“Thank you. But, is this a file folder?”

“Yes. It’s our family’s special ability, you know, haha… … That’s right.”

“Ah… … . Thank you.”

I had to clench my teeth to keep from laughing because I felt like I was imitating a cartoon character as I pushed up my glasses and smiled faintly.

Mihyeon was already bowing her head.

Hwanung barely managed to catch his breath and swallow his laughter as he calmly looked through the documents.

[A number of climbers are missing – they are not returning to reality.]

[Due to the nature of the tower, if you die or fail to meet the criteria, you must return to reality, but there have been no returnees since December 20th.]

[Many of them are believed to be members of the Weribe sect.]

[Tracking expected in connection with , a person in charge of the religious order.]

[List… … .]

‘What if it’s Action?’

[Action], a 4-star ranged dealer from the Pestis Saga.

This character is a sniper and was called the hope of non-paying players.

He was described as a person with a cool-headed and quick-witted personality, and a black-and-white logical nature that clearly distinguished between friend and foe.

How about here?

Even the character itself is female.

They say he was given the code name Action because he wanted to hide his slender appearance.

Anyway, I personally became curious.

“There are quite a lot.”

“Yes. Fortunately, the Fuji-san-class tower is being held in a [world session]. In today’s trendy term, it’s called an open world, right?”

Someone intervened.

It was a fact that Hwanung also knew, but he still had to remember it.

“It was used as if it were another world, because everything was running in real time.”

“Yes. First of all, the conditions for clearing the tower are ‘defeat the boss’ or ‘collect resources and escape’… … .”

Hwanung knew that too.

Because I did some research before coming here.

Although it was fortunate that it wasn’t random, the Fuji-san-level tower was reminiscent of a survival game.

If you don’t defeat the boss, you’ll have to survive in a place with extremely low resources [for over a month].

Since the boss was so powerful that it was considered impossible to handle, it was considered standard practice to survive in a Fuji-san-level tower for a month, collect Lux and resources, and then escape.

However, if you died in the middle, everyone would be thrown out of the tower, but this time, an unusual phenomenon occurred.

“Our plan is to retrace their steps with the support of Master Jaina and the Order.”

“It’s simple.”

“Yes. However, since the Fujisan Mountain level is inhabited by various groups, various groups will cause disruption. That’s why I called you, teacher.”

Hwanung roughly understood the situation and nodded.

If you go down in order from the Fujisan level, you will be able to obtain a huge number of summons.

Moreover, if it is a tower in that kind of environment, you can also expect the effect of [Protect Me!].

“Then, let’s meet again at Mt. Fuji.”

“Yes. I will leave a little later.”

Those who looked at him with unkind eyes left one by one.

Hwanung, left alone with Mihyeon, let out a small sigh.

Is it because it is a foreign country, or is it because they moved after receiving a request?

It wasn’t easy at all.

“They say that a place makes a person. Hwanung will soon adapt.”

“I guess I’ll get used to it over time. But I think climbing with the summons is the most fun.”

“… … .”

Mihyeon smiled quietly and nodded.

I thought it was something worth emulating because he remained consistent despite facing various environments and experiencing various incidents.

So the two of them set off for the top of Mt. Fuji.

“What do you think?”

“What’s the big deal? You’re just an average climber.”

“Hmm, I’m a little different. Does the test make sense?”

In the car going to Mt. Fuji.

Heading to the real Mt. Fuji because the destination is near the real Mt. Fuji.

Inside, people called [Gajoo] were chatting away.

Those who share their opinions about Hwanung.

They each had something prepared.

The resolution of the incident was a resolution, but it was more like a minor venting of anger.

It was only a few days ago that Japanese climbers were defeated by Korean climbers.

Of course, there are still ill feelings left.

“He’s not the main body anyway. We have to evaluate those summons.”

“We’re going to get the credit anyway, right? In that case-.”

“What will the Commander-in-Chief think?”

People remained silent at the question that suddenly came up.

Although he gave instructions, the commander’s heart was always like a reed.

What judgment did he make after actually seeing the 93 seats?

“Well, wouldn’t that depend on the instructions I give you going forward?”

“That’s true. All we have to do is follow orders.”

A space where they hold their own tasting event.

There was someone secretly holding a smartphone and sending a message to someone.

[Now departing.]

[I will reply after arrival.]

He opened his mouth with a smile, sending only two sentences.

“Surely he wouldn’t take care of the boss or anything.”

“Hey, that would be like cutting off our livelihood, wouldn’t it? We can just do a little investigation and then leave.”

“Well, that’s true. I don’t think the Commander-in-Chief would want to deal with the Boss either… … .”

Everyone laughed and judged Hwanung’s skills as they pleased.

The atmosphere was quite friendly for a place to deal with a serious matter.

of course.

Because none of the missing people belonged to the gathered families.

Their disappearance soon leads to a decline in their competitors.

Although they investigated with justification and power, this case was not that important to them.

If I had to give a reason, it would be that it is a place to watch the downfall of competitors.

“Anyway, we have to do our research diligently.”

“Yes, that’s true. There’s no guarantee that our family won’t run into the same situation.”

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Because disasters and accidents do not happen to just anyone.

Isn’t an accident something that can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time?

They took on a determined look again.

So, they entered the tower of the white altar.

I had to move quickly to prepare for a small test for the 93rd group that would arrive shortly.

No one knew what the consequences of their decision would be.

Because everyone tends to make decisions based on similar thoughts.

The thought of wanting to do well for oneself.

However, not everyone was wise.

“There are more people than I thought?”

Hwanung has arrived.

He looked around and uttered his first words.

Because there were more people than expected in the lobby of the tower, aka [Safe Zone].