Farming in the Tower Alone [EN]: Chapter 301

Eileen sat in her office high in the Black Tower, a smile on her face. Sunlight came through the tall window, making dust float in the air. She held a necklace in her hands. It was made from a piece of Kai-Ra’s heart, a dark, shiny stone that seemed to soak up the light.

“Khee hee hee,” she chuckled softly. “Finally, it’s ready.”

Eileen’s eyes sparkled with excitement. This gift for Sejun had taken weeks to make, and she couldn’t wait to see his reaction. She carefully put the necklace in a small box and then spoke into the crystal on her desk.

“Sejun,” her voice echoed through the crystal, “I have a present for you. Meet me at the Waypoint, please. And… bring Theo with you too.” She added the last part as an afterthought, a small smile on her face. It was always better to be safe, especially when magic was involved.

“She has something to give me?” Sejun thought.

He thought, ‘A present, maybe?’

“Alright,” Sejun said.

Hearing Eileen’s words, Sejun, full of excitement, got up to go to the Waypoint.

The other animals were napping after eating a big breakfast.

Just then,

Tap tap tap!

“Puhu-hut. Chairman Park, look at this, nyaong! My fur doesn’t fall out anymore, nyaong!” Theo said.

Theo ran around, showing off that his fur stayed on, no matter how much he moved.

Talent: Strong Hair.

Theo was proud of his strong fur and showed it off.

“I should rest now, nyaong,” Theo said.

Theo stopped showing off, and then—

Cling.

He grabbed onto Sejun’s leg.

‘Oh no. Eileen told me to come alone…’ Sejun thought.

Once Theo grabbed on like this, it would take at least an hour to get him off.

As Sejun wondered how to get Theo off his leg,

[The Tower Administrator says to bring Theo as well.]

“Alright! Let’s go! Vice Chairman Theo!” Sejun said.

“Puhu-hut. Good, nyaong! We’re going, nyaong!” Theo said.

Theo was excited to go with Sejun, even though he didn’t know where they were going.

Sejun and Theo went to the Waypoint.

In the south of the 99th floor of the Black Tower was where the fire ants lived.

Kieeeeek!

The fire ants rushed at Veronica and Iona, who had come into their home.

There were only two of them.

“Moonlight Slash!” Veronica shouted.

Veronica swung her dagger at the fire ants, and—

Whoosh!

A blade of energy cut through the fire ants.

About 3,000 fire ants died in one attack.

Just then,

“Kkyut kkyut kkyut. Not bad, Veronica. Light, burn the enemy! Beam Cannon!” Iona said.

A beam of hot light shot from Iona’s small paws and burned 5,000 fire ants.

“Not bad? I’m just warming up! Full Moon Slice!” Veronica shouted.

Veronica pulled her twin daggers back and then swung them in a wide circle.

Whoong.

Two blades of energy cut a circle, killing 10,000 fire ants.

“Kkyut kkyut kkyut. I’m also starting to warm up. Wind, crush the enemy! Air Press!” Iona said.

Bang!

Iona used her magic to make a strong wind come down from the sky and hit the ground.

The wind crushed 20,000 fire ants to death.

“Good. But it’s not enough yet! Light Moon Frenzy!” Veronica shouted.

Veronica used her twin daggers to send out many blades of energy in all directions.

“Kkyut kkyut kkyut. Same here! Ice…” Iona said.

The two were fighting off the fire ants.

They were doing this in the morning to see who was stronger.

Iona and Veronica were trying to become the second-in-command of the Black Tower by seeing who could defeat more fire ants.

On the way to the Waypoint,

“Chairman Park, where are we going, nyaong?” Theo asked.

“Eileen said she has something to give me and told me to come to the Waypoint,” Sejun said.

“Puhu-hut. Big Sister Eileen is giving a present, nyaong?” Theo asked.

“Maybe?” Sejun said.

“Puhu-hut,” Theo said.

“Heh heh heh,” Sejun chuckled.

Smiling, the two arrived at the Waypoint.

“Eileen, I’m here,” Sejun said.

[The Tower Administrator says to take this first.]

Eileen gave Sejun a necklace with a black stone.

[Kai-Ra’s Guardian Necklace]

“Huh?! Is this made from Kai-Ra’s heart?” Sejun asked.

Sejun looked at the necklace.

[Kai-Ra’s Guardian Necklace]

A necklace made from a piece of the heart of Kai-Ra Fritani, one of the ten dragons created by the Creator God and the strongest dragon.

Eileen Fritani put magic into it that Kai-Ra taught her.

The necklace’s power has been lowered to make it easier to use.

To Use: You must be allowed by Eileen Pratani, be level 50 or higher, and have all stats at 500 or higher.

Made by: Eileen Fritani

Rank: Legendary

Skill: [Absolute Guardian (Master)]

[The Tower Administrator says that is right.]

[The Tower Administrator says to put magic into the necklace.]

Eileen answered Sejun, who was looking at the necklace.

“Magic?” Sejun asked.

Sejun put magic into the necklace, and—

A warm feeling spread from the necklace into Sejun’s body.

And then—

[Checking the magic of Kai-Ra’s Guardian Necklace.]

[Confirmed the magic of Park Sejun.]

[Kai-Ra’s Guardian Necklace now belongs to Park Sejun.]

The necklace completely became Sejun’s.

[The Tower Administrator says to use the Absolute Guardian skill on the necklace now.]

“Okay. Absolute Guardian,” Sejun said.

Sejun used the Absolute Guardian skill, and—

[Kai-Ra Secret Skill: Absolute Guardian is now active for 10 minutes on you and those nearby.]

[While Kai-Ra Secret Skill: Absolute Guardian is active, your physical resistance and resistance to other energies are ten times stronger.]

A message appeared.

“Kai-Ra Secret Skill?” Sejun asked.

Ten times stronger?! He felt much stronger, like he could even stop a giant’s punch! But a full-power punch would still be too much.

While Sejun was reading the message,

“It’s a skill my grandmother taught me! Hello! Sejun!” Eileen said.

The sun was behind her, making her glow as she spoke to Sejun.

Sejun covered his eyes, looking at Eileen in the sunlight.

It was dazzling. Both the sun and Eileen.

Meanwhile, Aileen floated gently down to the ground, her hair shining like silver in the light.

“…Aileen?” Sejun asked, snapping back to reality after gazing at Aileen’s beauty.

“Yes! It’s me. Sejun, happy 1st anniversary of survival. Now, receive my gift!” Aileen was finally able to see Sejun and personally deliver her congratulatory gift: a kiss.

She pressed her lips to Sejun’s.

The kiss was Aileen’s gift to celebrate Sejun’s 1st anniversary of survival.

The Kai-Ra’s Guardian Necklace was merely a means to that end.

“···!”

Aileen’s lips touched his.

Sejun’s eyes widened. He felt a soft touch on his lips, and everything else disappeared. His mind went completely blank, like a light turning off, and his legs gave way.

‘Hee hee hee. Success!’ Just as Aileen was rejoicing in delivering her gift,

“Aileen, Park is passed out again, nya!” Theo said.

“Kheng?!” At Theo’s words, Aileen hurriedly pulled away and examined Sejun’s face.

Sejun was passed out, his face pale.

The magic protection and Theo’s energy drain were okay when they were just talking. But Aileen’s kiss, the physical touch, was too much for Sejun.

At least Sejun got to feel the kiss before he fainted. That’s something, right?

Press. Press.

Now accustomed to Sejun’s fainting, Theo calmly massaged Sejun’s body with his front paws, especially his face. Compared to Aileen, Park’s face looks terrible, nya!

“Khing. Sejun, wake up! Heal.” Aileen, wanting to talk to Sejun face-to-face before the Absolute Protection’s duration ended, helped Theo by using healing magic.

But Sejun couldn’t wake up until the Absolute Protection ended.

“Khing. Sejun, see you in 100 days.” Aileen returned to the administrator’s area, promising to see Sejun in 100 days when she could use Absolute Protection again.

But far away, in the human world, something strange was starting to happen.

Hachijo Island was a peaceful place, with small houses near the blue sea. But now, danger was coming from the water.

Wriggle. Squirm.

The sea water bubbled and moved. Then, dark shapes started to crawl out of the waves – giant leeches, as thick as a person’s arm, with slimy skin and hungry mouths.

Some of the giant leeches swept away by the deep-sea currents had arrived here.

The giant leeches, following the scent of blood, softly encroached upon the village.

The people were surprised. They didn’t know what was happening. Before they could even shout for help, the leeches were on them.

“Save me···.”

Slurp. Slurp.

They were surrounded by leeches, sucked of their blood, and died.

The people of Hachijo Island were annihilated by the giant leeches before they could even request support from mainland Japan.

Thus, Japan was nearly attacked by giant leeches without even realizing it.

“What is that?!” Fortunately, a ship that had left the island for fishing requested support from mainland Japan, buying them time to prepare for the giant leeches.

Swell. Swell.

Around the same time, giant leeches landed in Russia, the Philippines, and New Zealand.

About an hour passed after Aileen returned.

“Umm.”

Sejun finally regained consciousness.

Press. Press.

He felt Theo’s front paws pressing on his face.

[From the Administrator’s area, a gentle voice echoes in your mind] Sejun, are you feeling better now?

“Huh? Uh… I’m… I’m alright,” Sejun stuttered, recalling the moment he had fainted at Aileen’s question.

Sejun’s face turned red. *Fainting during a kiss!* he thought. *How could I be so weak?* He felt ashamed. It was incredibly embarrassing.

“Mr. Park! You’re awake, nya! Are you alright? You fainted again, nya!” Theo asked Sejun.

“Yeah. I’m okay.”

“Puhu! Vice President Theo is SO happy Mr. Park is strong, nya! You are the best human, nya!” Theo said, looking at Sejun with a happy expression.

“I’ve gotten stronger?”

“That’s right, nya! The old Mr. Park would have fainted as soon as he saw Aileen, nya!”

“Hehe. Is that so?” That’s right. I’ve grown! Sejun’s confidence, which had been plummeting, began to rise again at Theo’s words.

“Puhu! That’s right, nya! Even I had a hard time this time, but Mr. Park gave me strength, nya! Mr. Park is amazing, nya!” Theo continued to praise him like a pump.

Thanks to that, Sejun completely regained his confidence. Just don’t faint next time.

“Hehe. Vice President Theo, let’s go back.” Thump. Sejun said, extending his leg.

“Puhu! I understand, nya!” Cling. Theo answered and quickly clung to Sejun’s leg.

“Let’s go!” Sejun carried Theo and returned to the farm.

‘Aileen, did I do well, nya?’ Theo, clinging to Sejun’s leg, secretly spoke to Aileen.

[The Tower’s Administrator says it was excellent praise.]

[The Tower’s Administrator says they will give you a separate reward later.]

‘Puhu! I understand, nya!’ Squeeze. Theo, feeling happy at Aileen’s words, hugged Sejun’s leg tightly.

Aileen anticipated that Sejun’s confidence would drop when he woke up.

“Theo, when Sejun wakes up later, praise him a lot.” Aileen had Theo praise Sejun.

She was a little worried about Theo acting, but Theo was the only one she could trust now.

‘Mr. Park, who has knees, is an amazing being, nya!’ Theo, originally a fanatic about Sejun’s knees, didn’t need to act to praise Sejun. It was completely genuine.

However, Theo’s confidence pumping seemed to be too much.

“Woo-samcheonpali, let’s spar!” Sejun fearlessly challenged the youngest of the Black Minotaurs, who was visible in the distance.

Moo?

[Are you sure?]

“Yeah!” Sejun shouted confidently. Hehe. I’m not the same as before!

Moo!

[Then I’m coming!]

Thud. Thud. Thud.

Woo-cheon-sam charged at Sejun’s answer.

[The Tower’s Administrator shouts to knock Sejun out quickly.] Aileen hurriedly shouted to Theo.

“Mr. Park, why are you trying to commit suicide, nya?! No, nya!” Whack! Surprised, Theo hit Sejun on the back of the neck.

Moo! Woo-samcheonpali, seeing Sejun passed out, hurriedly stopped.

Drag drag drag.

In the end, Sejun was dragged away by Theo.

Whimper··· Kroooooh. He lay down next to Fenrir, who had passed out from eating black royal jelly, and fell asleep.