Chapter 24
Sitting next to my younger sister, peeling an apple, I listened to the sound coming from the TV. Something big seemed to have happened at the Association.
Is that why my sister looks so pleased?
“Are you that happy?”
“Of course! I always knew those bastards would end up like this someday. Serves them right!”
“Where did you even learn to say things like that?”
“From my brother!”
What does she mean? When did I teach her that…?
I stabbed a piece of apple with a fork and handed it to her. She said it was delicious as she ate it, but the mood suddenly changed again.
Why does her mood swing like this? It’s like she has bipolar disorder.
“By the way, aren’t you going to the rooftop today?”
She glared at me with terrifying eyes, as if daring me to say yes.
Dear sister… You scare me every time you look at me like that.
“I need to stay by my sister’s side. Where else would I go?”
“Hmm.”
She looked at me with suspicion, and I was at a loss.
Seo Yoon disappeared overnight. If I had known this would happen, I would have at least asked for her number.
Is this what unrequited love feels like?
As I pondered and continued peeling the apple, another unexpected question came.
“Then what about the church lady?”
“She’s probably at the church.”
“Right…”
She muttered something in a small voice, but I couldn’t make out what it was.
“Why are there so many vixens hanging around you?”
“What?”
“Nothing. By the way, I want chicken!”
“…You came just for food, didn’t you?”
Why does checking my bank balance feel so satisfying?
Not much longer now—the day we move is almost here.
So, should I look for a place together with my sister after she’s discharged, or should I surprise her?
I decided to go with the majority vote.
【Surprise!】
“Nika, your idea of surprising her with a nice house after her discharge sounds better.”
Following the majority vote, I decided to find a house first and surprise my sister when she’s discharged.
But somehow, it felt more like I was siding with Nika than actually voting. Was it just my imagination?
Oh well. Isn’t it better this way?
“Alright, shall we get going now?”
【Okay!】
“Yes!”
“Enter!”
【Entering the Tower.】
【Would you like to enter the 13th Floor?】
Accept / Decline
“Accept!”
【Entering the 13th Floor.】
With a bright light, my vision changed in an instant. We were transported to a dark, cavernous place.
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【13th Floor Mission: Defeat 10 Metal Golems!】
【Time Limit: Within 24 hours.】
【Restrictions: None.】
【Restricted Equipment: None.】
【Restricted Rules: None.】
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“Jackpot!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Have I ever encountered such good conditions after entering the Tower?
This feels like winning the lottery—maybe third place?
But the small number of golems was disappointing.
Metal Golems are made of various metals, and if you’re lucky, you might encounter expensive monsters like Diamond Golems or Gold Golems—so-called lottery monsters.
But only 10…? Well, at least it’s something.
With this luck, maybe I’ll see a Diamond Golem.
…But as expected, I was wrong.
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【1 Enemy Defeated.】
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Nika ripped apart an Iron Golem, scanning the others to see what to do next. There wasn’t a single jackpot among them.
Looking at the golems made of iron and copper, I couldn’t help but wish for at least silver, but they were all duds.
Would selling the iron to a scrapyard make money?
…Should I advertise myself as an Awakener climbing the Tower?
“Destroy them all.”
【Got it!】
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【2 Enemies Defeated.】
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【3 Enemies Defeated.】
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【4 Enemies Defeated.】
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【5 Enemies Defeated.】
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【6 Enemies Defeated.】
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【7 Enemies Defeated.】
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【8 Enemies Defeated.】
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【9 Enemies Defeated.】
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【10 Enemies Defeated.】
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【Mission Cleared!】
Rewards are being distributed.
【13th Floor New Record Achieved!】
You have been registered in the Hall of Fame.
【Would you like to move to the next floor?】
Accept / Decline
“Decline.”
【You are being transported out of the Tower.】
With a bright light, we returned home. Nika, who was rubbing her face against my cheek in a display of affection, and Lillian, who said she would prepare dinner, greeted me.
I had no choice but to urgently stop Lillian.
“I-I’ll cook!”
“Huh? But Master always does it; today, I’d like to do it.”
“No! I want to see Lillian enjoy my cooking!”
“R-Really?”
How could I leave dinner to her again after the last time something exploded?
Telling her to relax on the couch since she must be tired, she replied, “I haven’t done anything, though.”
I pointed out all the things she had done, causing her to flinch.
“Oh, you knew?”
“Of course I knew! My Lillian always works hard for me, doesn’t she?”
Just look at the sparkling clean floor.
She must have worked so hard—it was practically shining.
Moved by my words, Lillian looked at me with a touched expression. Telling her to rest, I headed to the kitchen, wondering what to make for dinner.
I remembered the dish I made when my sister complained about getting sick of eating soy sauce egg rice all the time.
It was Chicken Mayo Rice Bowl.
It’s not something I make often, but for Lillian, who worked so hard cleaning, I’d make an exception.
Taking the necessary ingredients out of my inventory, I began preparing when a message appeared.
【Cooldown has reset.】
Was it already that time?
“Random Summon.”
【Congratulations! You have obtained a Grade-1 Korean Beef Gift Set.】
“…”
Seeing the message, I stopped what I was doing and pulled out the freshly obtained gift set from my inventory.
It was a luxurious Grade-1 Korean Beef Gift Set, wrapped like a treasure chest.
Unwrapping the golden bundle revealed the dazzling sight of premium cuts of beef.
Was this real?
Pinching my cheek confirmed it was.
If my sister were here, it would’ve been perfect, but I figured this was a good opportunity to treat Lillian.
As I was setting up the “Perfect Grilling Set” I’d also obtained as a random reward, I heard footsteps approaching.
“Master, is everything alright?”
“Look forward to tonight.”
“Huh? What do you mean?”
When I showed her the shimmering beef, her eyes went wide, and drool started trickling down her lips.
She naturally sat down, holding a spoon and chopsticks, as I heated the grill. When I placed the beef on it, the sound echoed:
‘Ssssizzlllle!’
The scent of the grilling meat filled the air.
Timing is key with beef.
As the first side browned to perfection, I flipped it, calling it “Crisp Perfection!”
Placing the cooked meat on Lillian’s plate, she exclaimed, “Thank you!” and took a bite. Her eyes widened further.
“It’s d-delicious!”
“Isn’t it?”
There’s nothing like the taste of Grade-1 Korean Beef.
We finished the special dinner (only possible thanks to random draws) and returned to my room. I turned on my old computer to browse real estate listings, finding options that would allow us to move as soon as next month.
“My sister will love this, won’t she?”
【Of course!】
Nika, sitting beside me, nodded enthusiastically and pointed to a listing on the monitor.
But that one was out of reach.
“We can’t afford Hannam-dong…”
【Why not?!】
“It’s expensive.”
Disheartened, Nika looked sulky for a moment before perking up and running out of the room, claiming she had a good idea.
What was that about?
I turned back to browsing properties.
…Why is everything so expensive?
【Moving!】
“You don’t have enough money saved up? I have a solution.”
【Amazing!】
“Leave it to me. This wasn’t the main reason for taking over the Association, but it’s still useful, right?”
Taking a phone out of her coat, Lillian made a call. Before long, the new Association director answered.
“What can I do for you?”
“Do I need a reason to call?”
“N-No, of course not.”
“Exactly.”
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