Volume 3: The Tower of Blood
Chapter 2: Flames and Fortune
The masked assassin didn't even see it coming.
One second, he lunged with his dagger aimed at Lee Hwan's heart. The next, the blue flame from Lee's hand exploded outward like a wave, engulfing the air around them. The assassin screamed—briefly—before the flame silenced him forever.
Ash scattered in the wind.
Ding!
[Emergency Quest Completed]
[Reward: Hidden Item – "Crystal of Concealment"]
[Reputation in real world: +10%]
Lee Hwan exhaled, his hand still glowing faintly.
"That was... too easy."
He looked around to confirm no one had seen. His Dragon Aura quietly receded, and the blue flame vanished into the air. The streets were quiet again.
But in his mind, a new concern emerged.
You now have access to the Merchant Guild Network.
Do you wish to view your tower earnings converted into real-world currency?
Lee Hwan blinked. "Money..." he whispered. "Right. I'll need a lot of it now."
He tapped to confirm.
Converting earned artifacts and system points...
Available balance: 118 Billion Won.
Note: You may withdraw funds via the Tower Merchant Access Card.
Lee stared at the number, stunned for a moment. He had fought monsters, endured bloodbaths, and survived 6 floors of death—all while stacking fortune without knowing it.
"…Guess I'm rich now."
He chuckled quietly. "First thing... food. Then, a place to live. Then I'll need equipment... connections... maybe even a team."
But deep inside, he knew peace wouldn't last.
The Tower was always watching.
The Monarchs were not done with him.
And his story had just begun.
To be continued...