Chapter 27 : Paradise in the Plains

Suddenly, 2,000 tons of magic stones appeared.

Considering the magic stones that were to arrive from the United States soon, the total had already surpassed a staggering 3,000 tons.

There was even a hidden effect.

They could now use the magic stones stored in the warehouse directly.

No longer was it necessary to be nearby.

The more magic stones used to expand the warehouse, the greater the storage capacity would become.

As expected, people really should live kindly.

Look at this.

After helping two lost moles, Hobak started rolling over in delight.

For now, let’s head to the plains.

There was plenty to live for.

Let’s go shopping until Dohyun arrives.

“I’ll come again later, Dusik.”

Goodbye!

Leaving behind the spirited Dusik, they moved toward the plains.

Among the rabbits, Seolha had already become an Instagram star somehow.

“You must have just finished your climb.”

She looked relaxed, as if she had fully enjoyed the healing, her tension completely gone.

Waving leisurely, she greeted them.

“You’re still here.”

“Yes, somehow I ended up like this.”

She obviously tried to grind but had given up.

“Well then, I’ll show you something interesting.”

Opening the magic stone shop, she purchased an item.

The first things she bought were the remaining three fountains.

[Growth Fountain installed in Hidden Plains.]

[All living beings’ growth rate increased by 10%.]

[Healing Fountain installed in Hidden Plains.]

[All living beings slowly recover.]

[Abundance Fountain installed in Hidden Plains.]

[All crops’ yield increased by 10%.]

“What is this?”

Seolha jumped at the announcement echoing throughout the Hidden Plains.

Though she thought she was used to it by now, it was a big mistake.

“You can decorate the plains using magic stones.”

Having installed them once before, she skillfully set up the fountains.

Their location was next to the Vitality Fountain.

She installed all four side by side.

Perfect.

Boxes unfolded and fountains assembled automatically.

Then another announcement sounded.

[Four fountains have been installed in the Hidden Plains.]

[The four different fountains have combined to form the Fountain of Peace.]

[All fountains’ effects increased by 100%.]

An unexpected set effect.

The effect doubled.

Carrots were thriving rapidly.

They grew so fast you could see it with your own eyes.

Bbiee!

Just then, an Earth Rabbit that had harvested a carrot came running over to me.

Was it offering it first?

“Thank you.”

I gently patted its head and accepted the carrot.

Its smooth, golden body looked delicious at a glance.

All the Earth Rabbits’ attention was focused here.

That’s right. They were Genetically Modified Rabbits.

They would go crazy over carrots.

Yet, it was me they cared for first?

I felt strangely moved.

Tears welled up slightly.

Well, I had to try it.

The first harvest grown diligently by our Earth Rabbits.

Crunch.

I brushed the dirt off on my collar and took a bite.

Crisp—

The sweet flavor of the carrot spread throughout my mouth.

It was delicious.

Like eating a very sweet fruit.

Even someone who disliked carrots would like this.

It barely had that peculiar scent.

The sweet yet faint earthy aroma lingered.

But the fountain’s effects didn’t end there.

From afar, I heard Jin-Su’s voice.

“Great catch!”

How big a fish had he caught to shout like that?

Even more—

Bbiee!

Some Earth Rabbits’ bodies began to glow brightly and evolve one after another.

It was pure chaos.

The land was fertile, the lake half water, half fish.

This was prime real estate.

Probably the best place to live in the entire tower.

But this wasn’t the end.

There was still plenty of magic stones left.

Time to shop.

Flexing in reality?

I’ll do it with magic stones.

I also wanted an item, so this time I pulled out a construction blueprint.

After the fountain set, I decided to buy a power plant and a communication tower.

I tapped twice on the tablet-like screen to light it up, revealing various menus.

Purchased the power plant and communication tower.

Then a road view of the Hidden Plains appeared.

It was made with state-of-the-art tech.

I selected the desired location and tapped.

Click.

The foundations of the buildings rose.

Perfect.

Like the fountains, construction started automatically.

[Power Plant]

Time remaining: 00 hours 59 minutes

[Communication Tower]

Time remaining: 00 hours 59 minutes

The system kindly displayed the remaining time.

They were built faster than expected.

“I thought I knew Woo min pretty well, but I still don’t get it.”

Seolha, who had quietly approached from the side, murmured.

I just decided to admire silently.

The world’s first SSS-Rank player.

Countless magical beasts liked Woo min.

Of course, the Phoenix Bbyak, Earth Rabbits, Lightning Daramjwi, and even Haran, Seo Rin’s partner.

He was truly loved by everyone.

And he made items in a snap.

Isn’t that Somi’s work?

In the end, it all started from the heart for the master.

Things that would have been impossible without Woo min.

Plus, he now owned land inside the tower.

He bought unfamiliar items easily and spread the miraculous fountain effects throughout the entire tower.

But it didn’t stop there.

Now he even constructed buildings.

And automatically, no less.

After a few taps on the tablet, the foundations rose and steel frameworks went up.

To think this was a player’s personal skill.

Ranked number one?

It was nothing to sneer at.

Even ten S-Rank players couldn’t compare to Woo min.

“Seolha, you’re amazing too. You already cleared floor 49.”

Of course, Seolha was impressive in her own right.

Officially Korea’s number one.

World number one, in fact.

I heard she had already cleared floor 49.

“Thanks for the compliment.”

She smiled shyly at my praise.

Then, glancing away, blushing slightly, she spoke softly.

“Do you have time tomorrow?”

“Huh?”

“I think I’ll be ascending floor 50 tomorrow, and I’ll have some free time afterward.”

Is this a date invitation?

Kim Woo min, the greatest under heaven, being asked on a date by a woman like Seolha?

“Oh, if you can’t make it, don’t feel pressured.”

“No, I can. I usually have free time.”

An awkward silence fell.

Unable to bear it, Seolha squeezed her eyes shut and spoke.

“If I succeed in ascending floor 50 tomorrow, I’ll contact you. I’ll head off now.”

Snap—

She disappeared in an instant.

I was still stunned.

***

At the company logistics warehouse located in Incheon.

Trucks were lined up one after another.

From that end to here, it was all magic stones.

A whopping 1,000 tons.

In Korean won, that was around 200 billion won.

Dohyun, who managed this personally, was hoarse as he controlled the people.

Pildu wasn’t here due to business matters.

Dohyun had no choice but to manage things himself.

There was no one to trust in this world.

Hiring an amateur manager often led to losses.

For now, it was temporary.

Of course, the association’s work couldn’t be neglected.

If a team leader disappeared from this busy place operating 365 days a year, chaos would break out.

But this time was different.

There was someone trustworthy at the association.

Seo Rin.

Though still a subordinate, most tasks would be handled smoothly.

Though sorry, it was inevitable.

Supporting SSS-Rank player Woo min required more than ten bodies.

However, there was a dark gaze watching this.

A woman wearing a black hood.

It was Mitsuru.

A spy sent by a Japanese conglomerate.

Her goal was to find traces of the legendary magical beast, the Death God Beast.

The fledgling Phoenix that appeared the other day was in Korea.

Where exactly was it?

To find proof, it was best to follow someone most connected.

So she infiltrated the association.

And found a foolish high-ranking official to interrogate thoroughly.

From that, she learned one fact.

The management department knew something.

What proof?

The recent electrical leakage incident.

Disappearing data and legendary-level items stolen.

Facts that had been leaked to the entire server.

But something suspicious about it.

Why would someone lend items to an unknown player?

That was impossible.

The association’s system was one of the best structured, second only to the US.

There had to be a reason for hiding one’s identity.

Probably related to the Phoenix.

A sudden electrical leakage?

If it were a Death God Beast-level magical beast, it could explain everything.

That was why she was shadowing Dohyun, the management team leader.

He must know something.

And her instincts were right.

A massive amount of magic stones were arriving at the warehouse in Incheon.

Why?

Should she just ask that man directly?

Of course not.

Humans couldn’t refuse the drug injected into their body.

A highly toxic narcotic component.

If an antidote wasn’t taken within a certain period, excruciating pain would follow.

The effect was certain.

Remember Young Cheol begging in front of medicine?

How he swallowed spilled pills on the floor.

Mitsuru thought for a moment, then withdrew a dagger hidden in the shadows.

For a boss like a father, she would risk her neck.

Kidnapping and torturing a team leader from the association was nothing difficult.

First, she would soak the dagger in the drug and cover Dohyun’s nose and mouth.

That way, he would gradually deteriorate.

He would eventually become like Young Cheol.

Moving like a ninja from a movie, Mitsuru had almost reached Dohyun.

But—

“Have you arrived?”

A man she had never seen approached.

At first glance, he seemed unremarkable.

But the way Dohyun treated him was like a high-ranking official.

He nodded and smiled brightly.

After shaking hands briefly, they exchanged words.

“I just finished organizing, so you came at a perfect time.”

“Thank you for all your hard work.”

The man was none other than Woo min.

Would the representative skip the corporate founding celebration?

On such a happy day, he had to come and share the congratulations himself.

“Oh no, it’s nothing. By the way, the items you mentioned last time will be assigned a sales location today.”

Somehow, Pildu was nowhere to be found.

Everyone was busy.

Who does direct sales these days?

You just don’t know better.

In the end, sincerity is the key.

“If you’re free, let’s meet this evening.”

“Sounds good. Pildu, can you make it?”

“Probably.”

But I’ll see his face.

We were doing business together for the first time.

From the photos, he looked like a good guy.

Thus, Dohyun and I talked about various things.

Not just business, but also the recent events briefly.

I also gave him a free pass to the plains.

“Oh, really? You’re amazing as expected.”

“Ahaha, it’s just luck.”

I felt shy as he kept praising me and scratched the back of my head.

That was when Bbyak in my pocket twitched.

Bbyak!

It jumped toward somewhere!