Farming in the Tower Alone [EN]: Chapter 557

Black Tower, 99th Floor

[Giant Mana Stream Seed Completion in 30 Minutes]

Creak.

The Bountiful Pouch, which Sejun had made so carefully, creaked open by itself. The Giant Mana Stream Seed slowly began to emerge.

This happened because the Bountiful Pouch couldn’t handle the Mana Stream Seed’s increasingly powerful mana.

“This is dangerous!” Blossom used her fiery leaves to take the Giant Mana Stream Seed out of the pouch. She quickly buried it deep in the earth.

And then,

“Sejun, I think I need to go now.” She looked at Sejun with a heavy heart.

“Umm…” Sejun opened his eyes.

[Hehet. Sejun, you’re awake?!] Blossom was happy to say her final farewell. [Thankfully, I can say goodbye before leaving!]

“Yeah. Did you sleep well too, Blossom?” Sejun asked gently.

[Yes…] Blossom replied, her voice softer than usual. She made it sound weak on purpose, hoping Sejun wouldn’t guess the real reason she had to leave.

“Huh? Blossom, what’s wrong?” Sejun’s voice was full of worry. “Are you feeling sick?” He noticed her quiet tone was not like her usual cheerful voice.

[It’s just… I think I need to… rest again…] Blossom trailed off, pretending to be tired.

“Rest again? Already?” Sejun was surprised. “You said you could move around for ten days!” He had thought Blossom would just go underground to sleep and get her energy back, then come back to him soon.

[Hehet… I guess not…] Blossom gently scratched her leafy head, answering slowly. It wasn’t even acting anymore. Her throat felt tight with real sadness.

“Sorry… I think it’s because I took you to such a cold place.”

[That’s not why!] Blossom exclaimed urgently at Sejun’s apology.

Blossom was so happy in every moment she spent with Sejun.

‘I don’t want Sejun to feel sorry!’ So, she didn’t want Sejun to feel sorry.

[Hehet… Sejun, I was really happy. I’ll come back next time.]

“Yeah. I’ll make you happy next time too, so recover quickly and come back. Okay?” Sejun said, stroking Blossom.

[Yes!] Blossom, having been stroked by Sejun, smiled brightly and sank into the ground as if she were melting away.

And then,

‘There’s no time!’ Blossom took the Giant Mana Stream Seed, which was evolving and had been buried in the ground beforehand, and quickly descended into the earth.

She needed to escape the 99th floor of the Black Tower.

In Blossom’s arms, besides the Giant Mana Stream Seed, were also the square mittens Sejun had made and 20 sunbathing coupons with Sejun.

‘These are my treasures!’ Everything Sejun gave her was precious.

With a soft splash, Blossom broke through the earth, escaping the 99th floor and entering the Sea of Dimensions – a vast, swirling space of pure magic.

Wham! Mana erupted from the Giant Mana Stream Seed, which had finished evolving.

“Since you have passed the first test, I shall release the seal.” At the same time, the seal on Blossom, who had passed the first test to become a Creator, began to be released.

However,

“Huh?!” ‘Why has my power become so strong?’ Blossom was bewildered by the power that had become much stronger than before she was sealed.

This was because of the Elixir of Enhancement that Sejun had secretly used for Blossom. Two drops of it, in fact.

Because her power was sealed, Blossom hadn’t noticed any particular changes. But when the seal was released, the effects were belatedly appearing.

Thus, the +2 Enhanced Blossom was born.

Moreover,

“Since you brought a seed two ranks higher than the test, I will give you bonus points.” Along with the deep, rumbling voice of the Stone Statue of the Test, Blossom powered up once again, growing into a candidate for the greatest Creator ever.

‘No! If this happens, I won’t be able to meet Sejun!’ Although she had become stronger, she wasn’t happy at all.

Unaware of this, the Giant Mana Stream Seed absorbed Blossom’s overflowing power and quickly began to extend its tendrils.

“Blossom…” Sejun looked sadly at the spot where Blossom had disappeared.

[You have achieved the First Time Achievement of Germinating the Giant Mana Stream Seed.]

[As a reward for the First Time Achievement, >Authority: Owner of Giant Mana> is granted.]

[This is an Authority (a special power) that cannot be obtained with your current abilities.]

[>Title: One Who Glimpsed the Beginning> changed the reward.]

[>Authority: Owner of Mana (Copy)> is granted for one week.] Messages appeared before Sejun.

“Huh?!” ‘I germinated the Giant Mana Stream Seed?!’

Sejun hurriedly checked the Bountiful Pouch (a special bag Sejun made).

“It’s gone?” The pouch was empty.

‘What happened?’ No matter how much he thought about it, he couldn’t figure out how the seed in the pouch could have germinated.

‘Ah. Does it automatically germinate somewhere else once it becomes a Giant Mana Stream Seed?’ That was the most likely explanation.

Otherwise, there was no way a seed that needed so much mana to germinate would do so automatically.

“But didn’t it say Copy?” ‘Wasn’t this another setup?’ Sejun was puzzled by the immense power he felt in his body.

He felt an incredible sense of elation, as if he could do anything.

‘What is this?!’ Sejun hurriedly checked the Authority.

>Authority: Owner of Mana (Copy)

A weaker version of the Authority to control all mana streams, lasting for one week.

All stats +20,000

Mana +70,000

You can connect to nine mana streams and use mana without limit for 10 minutes. (Usable 3 times in total)

“Wow.” ‘A weaker version is this powerful?’ He couldn’t even imagine how powerful the original >Authority: Owner of Giant Mana> would be.

“So what if I am?” ‘Our Blossom isn’t here…’ Sejun’s good mood quickly turned gloomy.

“I should go back.” Sejun carefully got up, making sure not to wake the sleeping Theo, Kkueng, and the Blackie Family.

He gently picked up the sleeping Ace, draped him over his shoulder, and trudged home.

After walking for about an hour,

“Cheer up, Brother-in-law! Blossom will be alright, meow!”

Kkueng! Kkueng! Kkueng!

[That’s right! You don’t have to worry about Blossom! She’ll be fine!] Theo and Kkueng, who knew Blossom’s true identity, comforted Sejun.

And then,

Squeak?! Squeak?! Squeak?!

[Is this really the time for the butler to be worrying about someone else?! And the great Blackie is hungry right now! Give me sweet potato jerky!] ‘Something’s not right!’ Blackie sulked at Sejun for only worrying about Blossom.

Thanks to their efforts, Sejun’s steps, which had been heavy, became lighter.

“Huh?! But with this much power, can’t I see Aileen?” Sejun suddenly thought that meeting Aileen might be possible.

Sejun’s original total stats were around 47,000. And the total stats increased by 150,000 with >Authority: Owner of Mana (Copy)>.

In other words, Sejun’s current total stats were close to 200,000, similar to Ajax at 500 years old.

Of course, that was Ajax a month ago. Ajax’s current total stats were around 300,000.

Ajax was still young, so he was growing quickly. With Sejun’s crops, his growth was enormous.

Considering that the awakened Ajax could use 10 times the power of all his stats with >Authority: Power of the Holy Dragon>, the gap between him and Sejun was huge.

However,

“Hehehe. Now that I’m as strong as Ajax, it’s okay to meet Aileen, right?” Sejun’s positive mindset only worked in his favor.

Sejun arrived home. He gently put Ace on the floor. Then, he said, “Aileen, shall we meet?” Sejun was taking a big risk. Maybe it was just what men do.

[The Tower’s Administrator sadly says that it would be dangerous for you if you meet her.] Fortunately, Aileen stopped Sejun.

“Huh?! I have a total of 200,000 stats now?”

[The Tower’s Administrator says that the difference between your total stats and hers is double.]

“Huh?! Then Aileen’s total stats are 400,000?!”

[The Tower’s Administrator says it’s higher than that.]

“Then 600,000?”

[The Tower’s Administrator says it’s a little higher than that.]

[The Tower’s Administrator says it’s 700,000.]

“Ah. I see… Hehe. Then if I raise it by about 500,000, can I meet her?” Sejun said with a bright voice instead of despairing.

‘I’ve got it!’ Because he saw hope.

‘Why haven’t I thought of this until now?!’ Stats increased by Authority are not affected by potential.

In other words, instead of struggling to increase his potential,

Getting achievements and obtaining Authority to increase his stats might be a faster way to meet Aileen.

And if he obtains Authority, he might also obtain Authority that strengthens our Blossom, right?

Hehe. Then I should take Blossom out to play every day.

Sejun started his positive mindset again.

‘But what achievements should I set?’ As Sejun was thinking,

[The slave of the Blue Tower reports that the great Blue Dragon Kin Aster is formally requesting help from Sejun.] Zelka spoke to Sejun.

“Formal request for help?” ‘What’s different from helping until now?’ Sejun, who had always helped the dragons, was puzzled.

At that moment,

[Because the great Blue Dragon Kin Aster made a formal request, Black Tower Farmer Park Sejun has been temporarily appointed as the Intermediate Administrator of the Blue Tower.]

[You have obtained the authority to go to the level 10 world >Draconia< connected to the Blue Tower.] [A quest has been generated.] [Quest: Go to >Draconia< and stop the invasion of Extinction. If >Draconia< is destroyed by Extinction by more than 70%, the 14,124 worlds supported by >Draconia< will also be destroyed.] The stay costs are fully paid by the great Blue Dragon Kin Aster. Reward: Salvation of >Draconia< and 14,124 other worlds, all stats +100, one Authority, formal appointment as Intermediate Administrator of the Blue Tower Messages appeared before Sejun. ‘This is an opportunity to get achievements!’ Sejun had a feeling. A blue dragon tattoo, proving he was the Intermediate Administrator of the Blue Tower, was engraved on the back of his right hand, but it was hidden by the black dragon tattoo and could not be seen. “Oh. If I make a formal request, I can temporarily become an Intermediate Administrator. And they even pay for the stay?! That's awesome!” Sejun read the message carefully and was amazed. Sejun wasn't too worried about fighting Extinction. He had already fought and won against Extinction in several worlds. He didn't care much that if >Draconia< was destroyed, 14,124 worlds would also be destroyed. ‘We'll win!’ They had already defeated eight apostles of Extinction. They were confident in their victory no matter what Extinction came. Moreover, the reward included Authority, so his desire for victory became even stronger. “But Draconia, where the dragons are, is a level 10 world.” ‘I wanted to go anyway!’ Sejun, who was able to go to >Draconia<, was delighted at the thought of finally testing whether his dragon bones would be eaten by the dragons. ‘It would have been nice if Blossom could have seen the dragons too…’ He looked sad, thinking of Blossom. ‘Why isn't the Elixir of Enhancement working?’ Sejun couldn't even imagine that Blossom was incredibly strong because of the two drops of Elixir of Enhancement he had secretly used, and that she was sad about it. “If I go, I should take a picture on the 99th floor of the tower… What should I bring….” As Sejun was preparing to leave for the Blue Tower, “Brother-in-law… are you going somewhere again?” Ace, who had woken up from his sleep, asked with a sleepy voice. “Yeah. Something suddenly came up.” “Puhing…” Ace immediately made a crying face at Sejun's words. “If Ace waits patiently, I'll take you on a picnic again.” Sejun said, stroking Ace's head. “Really?! If we go on a picnic, will we also have a treasure hunt?” “Yeah. Of course, we have to.” “Hehehe. Okay! Then I'll practice treasure hunting hard while Brother-in-law is gone!” “Okay.” Sejun made a promise with Ace to go on a picnic when he returned. “Aileen, I…” He told Aileen that he had received a quest from the great Blue Dragon Kin Aster. [The Tower's Administrator tells you to be careful.] Aileen didn't worry much because Sejun had become much stronger and had >Title: Helper of the Dragon Race>, so she thought the dragons wouldn’t look down on Sejun.

“Okay. Then I’ll be back.”

Whoosh.

Sejun disappeared, unfolding the Blue Tower land deed.