Chapter 179: Preparation

“Uwaaaaaa…….”

The Manager of the Tower, Riohr.

From the moment the Tower descended to Earth, Riohr could not stop worrying.

It was not that he did not trust the climber.

Because the last climber was the one who had shown greater potential than any other climber who had climbed the Tower so far.

However, as much as he trusted the climber, Riohr could not stop worrying because he knew the sequence of destruction he had seen so far.

“Even if they were strong in the Tower, there were many climbers who struggled and died because they couldn’t block the Monster Wave outside…….”

The optimal time to climb the Tower is, of course, before the Tower appears outside.

However, there had been no one who could push up to the top of the Tower alone until now.

Since no one knows when the Tower will appear outside, it is impossible to time it.

Once the Tower appears outside like that, the world falls into chaos, making the climb difficult.

There were more than one or two dimensions where the world was destroyed after failing to climb the Tower while hesitating like that.

The Monster Wave began, and Rank 10 Monsters escaped the Tower.

This is the core.

If the Monster Wave is not blocked here, it is truly dangerous.

While he was praying, something he usually never did, hoping that the climber would safely block the Monster Wave.

[Korea has blocked the first Monster Wave.]

[The Monster Wave is suspended.]

“Uwaaaaah!”

A message appeared.

The climber had blocked the Monster Wave.

However, he could not be completely relieved yet.

Although the Monster Wave was well blocked, the climber might not enter the Tower if the outside remained chaotic but fortunately.

“Climbeeeer!”

Not long after, the climber returned to the Tower.

The Trial on the 63rd floor.

Riohr rushed down to welcome the climber, and the climber comforted him, telling him not to worry.

The climber said he came to check the increased difficulty of the Tower today and set out to conquer the 63rd floor.

“You’ve become even stronger?”

The difficulty of the Tower had increased, but the climber had become even stronger.

Even with the increased difficulty of the Tower, he seemed fully capable of conquering the 63rd floor alone.

Still, the climber did not overdo it and left the Tower as soon as he had adequately checked the difficulty.

Leaving words that he would return soon after forming a party.

And today the climber returned.

“Uwaaaaaaaah!”

And, he had become even stronger.

“You’re so cool, Climber!”

Usually, when the Tower appears in reality, many strong people die, and it is difficult to find people willing to climb the Tower out of fear.

This climber had formed a proper party.

In particular, that magician was further strengthening the climber’s soldiers.

They conquered the 63rd floor in an instant, and then the 64th floor, before leaving the Tower.

It is enough.

In this atmosphere, they will be able to climb the Tower.

Though reality is a bit worrying.

“Because you told me to trust you!”

The climber had told Riohr to trust him.

So, from now on, Riohr intended to properly trust the climber.

Anyway, just cheering like this would not be helpful, and as the Manager of the Tower, Riohr had to help the climber by using the System of the Tower.

Although the authority granted to the Manager was almost non-existent, if he used the System well.

“Maybe I can at least increase the party size?”

Something might be possible.

Riohr straightened his posture and began tapping on a keyboard with hundreds of keys.

“Great work.”

“You worked hard.”

“Great job everyone!”

***

Entering the Tower today was a kind of practice hunt to adapt to the Tower we will be conquering in the future, and to the party made up of Rankers, including myself.

So originally, I intended to just conquer the 63rd floor and come out cleanly.

But everyone seemed to have gained confidence and suggested we try one more Trial, so we just finished conquering up to the 64th floor.

There were even suggestions to try the 65th floor, but the difficulty of the 65th floor will definitely jump sharply.

At the very least, we must come prepared.

Since I was someone who had once suffered on the 5th floor after taking the Trial lightly, I stopped the hunt and disbanded the party.

“Shall we fill our stomachs first?”

Unfortunately, the number of shops appearing on the delivery app was not that large.

It is the aftermath of the Monster Wave.

Well, in fact, it is actually amazing that they are even doing deliveries right now.

For a moment like this, I had ordered a lot of delivery in advance and packed plenty of food in my Subspace Pocket.

“On a day like this, you’ve got to have some Jajangmyeon.”

There is a different feeling between taking it out of the Subspace Pocket and ordering it directly through a delivery app.

Since there was a Chinese restaurant I used to order from frequently like a regular, I ordered every single item on the menu one by one.

Not to mention the trio of Jajangmyeon, Jjamppong, and fried rice, but also sweet and sour pork, Kkanpunggi, and chili pepper japchae.

Looking at the menu made my mouth water so much I couldn’t stand it.

“Blaze, let’s eat!”

“Yes!”

I finished the meal heartily.

Maybe it is because I have more work to do, but the food goes down my throat quite well.

I ordered more than usual and wondered if there would be leftovers, but like a lie, I finished every bit of it.

After roughly tidying up the trash, I contacted Nam Bora and moved into the body of Guild Master 1.

When I moved my body and opened my eyes, I could already see the Production Team and Hunters who had started working.

‘It would be more comfortable to move into the body of the Production Team, but.’

Actually, if I wanted to check the site, entering the body of the Production Team would be quick.

However, except for my party members who are climbing the Tower, most people still think that Guild Master 1 is me.

If I suddenly entered the body of Production 1 and started talking, they would surely be flustered.

That is why I went out to check the site specifically in the body of Guild Master 1.

“Ah, Vulcanus. You’ve arrived.”

“Is the work progressing well?”

“Yes. We are erecting walls as you instructed. Your blacksmiths are so skilled that it’s being built quickly.”

That was right.

What they were making was a wall.

It is intended to block the Monster Wave even a little more easily by erecting a wide wall centered on the location where the Monster Wave will begin.

That does not mean I told all of them to just pile up the walls roughly.

‘Because if something like a low grade wall is erected by just making anything roughly, there’s no way it can block a Monster Wave.’

In that sense, what I asked of them was the foundational work.

Based on the data regarding the Monster Wave that occurred this time, the positions where the walls should be built are determined.

And at those positions, the ground is dug in advance so that work can start immediately.

Of course, I even procured and transported the materials to be used for the construction of the walls.

Above that.

“Master, you’ve arrived.”

The Production Team was deployed and building the walls.

The size of the walls that had to be built was enormous since they had to block the Monster Wave, but the Production Team was building the walls faster than expected.

Because the foundational work was already done, the Production Team only had to arrive at the site and swing their hammers.

“How long do you think it will take?”

“Unfortunately, it seems impossible by the next wave.”

“That can’t be helped.”

“Still, at the current speed, I think we can build about half. It’s thanks to your soldiers doing such a great job, Vulcanus.”

Half, then.

For now, that much is enough.

It is a bit disappointing, but it will be much better than having nothing.

‘According to Riohr, he said the Monster Wave gets stronger as time passes.’

A Monster Wave that gets stronger over time.

However, in the meantime, I will continue to climb the Tower.

Then the Monster Wave will naturally be weakened.

Is it roughly like a plus-minus-zero feeling?

I intend to keep climbing the Tower while holding on and holding on like that.

Then, wouldn’t the day eventually come when I have climbed the entire Tower?

The Tower and reality.

The balance between the two is more important than ever.

“I understand.”

Nodding my head, I stood on top of the wall that had just been made.

On top of the wall, space was provided so that Hunters capable of long-range attacks could carry out combat.

And among them, especially a space created under my direct instructions.

There was a space to install ‘Cannons’.

[Using Crafting Skill.]

[Please select the form of the item to be crafted.]

“Cannon.”

[Please set the detailed form of the Cannon.]

Since I was here, I decided to make at least one Cannon before leaving.

The Cannon installed on the rooftop of the Vulcanus Guild building took a very long time to make, but that was to make a Legendary Grade Cannon.

There is no need to make more Legendary Grade Cannons.

It’s not like super high-grade shells to be fired from a Legendary Grade Cannon are overflowing either.

I plan to casually install plenty of SSS-Grade Cannons on the castle walls.

Well, actually, I wouldn’t be able to describe an SSS-Grade Cannon as ‘casual’.

[Progress 41%…….]

One Cannon is quickly produced.

As my level exceeded 300, the efficiency of my Blacksmith Skill also increased tremendously.

Now, even making a Legendary Grade item takes only half a day.

So, making one SSS-Grade Cannon is quick.

Although it takes a bit more time compared to other SSS-Grade items because the Cannon is large.

[Production has been completed.]

[You have acquired ‘Black Cannon (1)’.]

Since I’m going to make a lot of them on the castle walls, I also gave it a plain name.

Since I have to set the position for each Cannon, I also attached a number.

Now that I’ve set the basic form, from now on, the Production Team will look at this and continue the production on their own.

“I look forward to your continued hard work.”

“Thank you, Vulcanus!”

A wall that will protect them from the Monster Wave.

Since their survival rate will increase once the wall is built, it was natural for the Hunters to participate actively.

The Government and the Hunter Association were also not sparing their support, such as providing materials or sending meals.

Everyone knew well.

If they did not prepare like this, Korea might truly be destroyed next time.

Because just hearing news from other countries was no different from an apocalyptic era.

“Whew.”

After checking the site.

I returned to my own body once again.

Returned to the corner of my room.

“Now, shall we start our main business?”

From conquering the Tower to installing walls and Cannons in preparation for the Monster Wave, and then to crafting items.

It’s at a point where even several bodies wouldn’t be enough.

It feels like I have several bodies thanks to my soldiers, but in the end, my soldiers had their limits.

For example, no matter how much the Production Team grew, they still could not make Legendary Grade items on their own.

“First of all…….”

My gaze turned toward the.SSS-Grade Material ‘Duoaksini’s Soul Fragment’.

How strong would an item made with that be?

I think Legendary Grade might be the last grade, but if by any chance a grade beyond that exists, wouldn’t that grade be born?

I wanted to check right away, but since there is only one SSS-Grade Material, I have no choice but to be cautious.

So for now.

“Shall we get all our party members’ armor matched to Legendary Grade?”

I decided to start by making Legendary Grade items, which I am now familiar with.

My current party members.

The Sword Saint, Cheon Seung-heon, Cheongryong, and the Shadow King.

They are each equipped with one or more Legendary Grade items I made, but not all their items are Legendary Grade.

Since we are scheduled to continue climbing the Tower, I plan to arm all their items with Legendary Grade.

They were already Rankers who fought well.

How powerful will they be if all their equipment is covered in Legendary Grade?

Thinking so.

[Using Crafting Skill.]

I swung the hammer once again.

Indeed, even if conquering the Tower and all that is worth doing.

“Clang!”

It was most enjoyable when I was creating items while swinging the hammer.