Episode 136.

Im telling you, there has been two more giant monsters appearance since.

Such words are spreading jokingly: The Grand Raid era has begun.

Apart from its original meaning, Raid had been widely used as a game term for charging and hunting a single boss with a large number. But that was currently happening in reality.

Thats really funny. Then are troops formed or something?

Howd you know? People who usually attack the dungeon together are playing like that. But as I see it so far, those kinds will never last long.

Those groups that see that these social conditions will maintain and wait for the giant monsters appearance rather than dungeon attacks are already plenty among them.

Lee Seo-hee shrugged, saying so. Coincidentally, the place where they gathered now was the same cafe where the group of people gathered to drink tea on the same day the giant teddy bear appeared in Germany.

Of course, that teddy bear-like bastard we caught was a special case, but the ones that have appeared since then definitely are quite highly valued monetarily for their corpses and Mana Stones. There are quite a few opinions about whether this is a blessing, not a curse, for humankind.

At Marinas words, Jung Si-woo snorted. How would people react when they realized that all of them were jabs that the gods threw to the Earth once in a while? No, it wouldnt change much.

Only Seo-hees value has gone up a lot, thanks to that. To protect important buildings, the barrier ability is the best.

Whats wrong with you? Youre embarrassing me.

However, Lee Seo-hee didnt deny Marinas words. It was never a bad feeling to be recognized for ones worth. Jung Si-woo knew it well, too. However, Seria said in an urgent tone as jealous when Jung Si-woo looked at Lee Seo-hee with a delighted gaze.

Of course, big monsters indeed impose a sense of crisis in the world, but we managed to get along well because of the harmony. I was rather relieved that Si-woo-nim was safe.

Youre not going to tell me why you suddenly disappeared in Germany, and what happened for a week?

Oh, how did you know?

I hate you!

Jung Si-woo laughed Marinas words away. He had no intention of telling them the deep truth when he couldnt take them to the alien world.

The importance of facilities to withstand the attack of monsters is emerging. Shares of companies that participated in the construction of the artificial island are also rising

The Earth is changing.

Construction was also immediately underway in Korea, starting with major government facilities. Players, no longer able to get dollars from dungeons, took part-time jobs personnel and facilities. It was possible since they didnt continuously remain in the dungeon anyway.

Of course, they couldnt choose to let go of civilization

Si-woo, what are you talking about?

No, nothing.

Jung Si-woo himself thought he had been to Potupou with a light heart. Still, he recalled the worlds hopeless scenery as he saw monsters appearance and the changing Earth accordingly. When he realized that fact, he stood up with a bitter smile.

Anyway, Im glad I made sure you are all safe. Ill get up now.

I want to date with Si-woo more.

Date will be for later.

Later!

Marina bit the end of his talk. Facing her eyes glistening blue, Jung Si-woo thought he had made a mistake.

Now that Im stimulated a lot from all over the place from the outside, I want to focus on growth rather than leisurely relaxing for the time being.

Its evident that youve become stronger in that short time for someone who had leisurely rested

Im not only talking about my own growth.

These days, Jung Si-woo had often of enemies. Although they didnt directly fight, he watched some of the forces established by humans who followed a god in the alien world. He saw those small groups of people that stood on the other side, falling apart, as well. If there was one thing that made Jung Si-woo think after seeing them, Jung Si-woo shouldnt become stronger alone. Otherwise, Earth would surely follow in the footsteps of Potupou.

There is no specific intention to save the humans. Its also not that I have a lingering affection for civilizationbut its also true that theres no point in living alone in the world. I dont like the idea of children in front of me dying, too.

There was a lack of calling it the awakening of a hero. Jung Si-woo was neither good, had a sense of duty, any noble resolution, nor determination for sacrifice. However, the idea that he would be bored even if left alone made his move accordingly. With that shallow thinking and modification of the course of action alone, he had the ability and potential enough to become a savior.

I wish Si-woo could clear the sky with me. Every day will be excitingIm sure the dungeon attack will be much faster incomparably to now.

Ive been thinking about that, too.

In fact, Jung Si-woo did one experiment as soon as he left Potupou and returned to Earth. It was the actualization of his previously conceived ideas. It was to reach Sky Castle by riding the Phantom Bike. It wasnt difficult in itself, as the Phantom Bike was faster than anything else, and it could fly high. But as soon as he reached Sky Castle, the moment he grabbed the steps of Sky Castle with his hands, an unimaginable reaction occurred and plunged him to the ground.

[You have to reach it purely with your ability.]

As he was thrown to the ground with terrible force, the message left on his retina was only one sentence that seemed to sting him for trying to cheat. By that, he realized that Sky Castle wasnt an area that wasnt allowed for him. But simultaneously, if there is one thing he was certain of, Sky Castle would surely open the gates to him someday.

It was never a complete denial. It just blamed me for not coming in the right way, but it didnt scold me for coming.

It may simply be Jung Si-woos mistake, but it didnt matter if it was a mistake. For a better future, Jung Si-woo was definitely going to get the right to be a player.

So wait a little longer.

Si-woo has so many mysteries.

Si-woo-nim, then my course of action is

Yes, I dont know whats going to happen later, but please do as you do now for the time being.

Understood.

Seria wasnt appalled by Marina as much as she used to be. It was sad to say this to her, but it was obvious that she had matured personally since she shook off Luinoss power.

Then lets dismiss.

Next time, you have to reply to my text a little longer.

Yes, yes.

He came out of the cafe after moderately dealing with Marina, who was clinging to him like a puppy. Soo Ah-rin and Yong Se-ha, who was waiting, behaved, asked him with anticipation.

Oppa, then now-

Hyung-nim.

Yes.

Jung Si-woo gave a firm nod.

Lets go raise the level of the resting place.

They went straight to the resting place. In fact, as soon as he returned to Earth, Jung Si-woo rushed toward the Sky Castle and faced failure. After that, he had to respond to Marinas call as she had been waiting again, so he couldnt even step into the resting place.

[To develop your resting place level to 6, 2.2% of your current bead stock will be consumed.]

Upgrade it as much as possible. And the accessories too, as much as possible.

[With the currently available conditions, the level of the resting place can be increased to 7. Summing the cost of upgrading all the subsidiary furniture, 11% of the current bead stock will be consumed.]

Alright.

It was a clear indication of how many beads Jung Si-woo earned in the integrated dungeon. 11% to develop the resting place to level 7! It was clear that the reason for growing the resting place to level 8 wasnt solely because of the beads. Soon after some of the beads stored in the resting place disappeared, a dull shock fell over the whole resting place. It was the vibrations they always felt when they were growing the resting place, but this was the first time they had felt such a big shock. Soon, a clear message came upon his retina.

[Resting place upgrade in progress1%]

Are you upgrading a game!

He instinctively criticized the message! In the meantime, updatethe upgrade of the resting place proceeded gradually. As previously, all the furniture that composed the resting place changed significantly, creating an independent space as it expanded.

[Resting place upgrade in progress5%]

Oh, our resting place is bigger than TowXr Palace!

Youre definitely from a middle-class family, Ah-rin

From the changing resting place, the single-room-like appearance was nowhere to be found anymore. It continued to expand, and there was even one more level created. Come to think of it, it wouldnt be necessary to maintain a modern building structure, but it was hard to see why it changed this way.

Oh, several extra bedrooms were added!

Now we dont have to sleep in a dollhouse or a baby bed anymore!

Yong Se-has exclamation was a little sad, so he decided not to answer. By the time two hours had passed, the vibration died down, and the upgrade, which was running late 90%, had finally ended.

[Resting place upgrade in progress99%done.]

[The resting place has reached level 7. The residence area will be larger. You can now bring outsiders into the resting place.]

Uh

The moment such doubted conditions were added. Jung Si-woo thought deeply about the phrase for a moment. Perhaps could this be due to a change in ones mindsetno, it was just a coincidence, and it must have been something that Jung Si-woo overthought about.

I have a lot of useless worries these days. Am I old, too?

Stop saying things that can provoke so many unspecified people too much!

Its only a function of the resting place itself, and the abilities of the attached furniture hadnt yet been revealed. Jung Si-woo checked all the messages that came up.

[Resting place Lv7 Outsiders accessible]

[Bedroom Lv4 Sleepable; 40% increase in stamina and Mana recovery efficiency during rest periods. The proficiency of all skills increases quite quickly. The recovery of chronic disease and fatal wounds.]

[Drawer Lv4 Items can be stored. Recovery of even the fatal damage on artifacts. Recharge consumables.]

[Door Lv4 Door to the outside. One can enter the dungeon at the closest distance by using the bead, and one can make the same result through the key to the resting area. It is possible to enter and exit by appointing five places that one is familiar with.]

[Bathroom Lv3 Improvement of all resistance skills permanent ability when bathing. Relieve the poison, curse, and other unclean energy left in the body. A mild blessing endowed.]

[Refrigerator Lv4 Food can be stored. For three bottles every 10 hours, creates a medium-to-high-level potion with random ability.]

[Explorer Lv3 Allows one to explore dungeons within a 250-kilometer radius by consuming the beads stored in the resting area. It is possible to navigate the path of intruders.]

[Kitchen Lv3 Cooking available. Positive effects on all dishes cooked in the kitchen. Artifact processing and upgrade available, artifacts degraded version replication possible.]

[Training Room Lv2 Training available. The objects inside will never be destroyed. Increases growth rate by 20%.]

Well.

Jung Si-woo made a cold judgment.

Its a paradise on earth.

You had self-awareness

The level of most of the attached furniture had increased except for the door. As a result, the desirable environment for all Earthlings had been completed! And as that they could now get outsiders into the place, it could also create a greater effect.

[Master?]

Then the door to the residence area opened, and Caina pushed her face through the crack. Caina, looking blankly at the resting place that had changed completely from the previous one, soon found Jung Si-woo.

[Was it indeed because of you, master, that the residence area expanded? Im glad you came back safely, but at least I wanted you to say hello.]

HuhIm back.

[Thank you even if its late. More than that, youre here at the right time.]

Caina added as she grinned at his sly voice.

[Betos first work has just been completed. Wont you please come and take a look?]

**Translators note: TowXr Palace= brand of an apartment complex.