Chapter 274

5.

Professional gamer.

It was a term that had existed for a long time.

But its status had changed quite a lot.

In the past, it was used with a meaning somewhat like a game addict.

But now, it had achieved a status similar to that of a MeTuber in the past.

Or should one say it's even better now than before?

It was almost comparable to a sports star.

If you had the talent, you could earn a considerable amount of money, and the guilds would take care of you in many ways.

Above all, since you earned money while playing games.

There was no better job.

That's why if you had the talent and became a professional gamer, you would be envied.

But naturally, the moment it became a job, it wasn't easy.

Routine management was essential as your day and night could get mixed up, leading to a decline in health, and exercise was also a must since you had to spend long hours in a capsule.

It had now reached a point where professional gamers unconditionally exercised.

Because if you improve your ability to control your body through exercise, you could see advantages in Eternal World as well.

However, Seonghyun was a little different.

'Hmm.'

He managed his routine and his day just the same.

But his only exercise was his morning run.

His sister, Yoo Mina, at least, consistently went to a kendo dojo and the gym.

Seonghyun didn't even do that.

But why?

'I've gained a lot of muscle lately.'

Today, as usual, he came back from his run and was about to take a shower when he looked at his body in the mirror and thought how different it was from before.

He even had abs that he didn't have before.

Seonghyun scratched his head as he saw his body becoming firm and sculpted.

His body fat was properly cut.

It was a body that was really hard to achieve with just running.

Probably.

'Is it because I absorbed the memories and experiences of the ghosts?'

Come to think of it, he did feel his body changing little by little as he absorbed memories and experiences.

It seemed likely that was the influence.

Still, it wasn't like his body was getting worse; it was getting better.

He didn't pay much attention to it.

His body was improving on its own.

Was there any reason to worry?

Of course not.

Seonghyun thought so, and after a quick shower, he came out.

As always, the breakfast table was set.

“Oh my~ Seonghyun, are you out~? Have some breakfast~”

His mother, Lee Nakyeong, played a big role in Seonghyun's well-maintained routine.

Because after his morning run and shower, it was the perfect time for a meal.

As he sat at the dining table.

His sister, Yoo Mina, who was up late, and his father, Yoo Gwangjin, who had finished getting ready for work, sat down with him.

A harmonious family meal.

It was rare for the family to gather like this for a meal every morning.

It was a truly good sight.

Seonghyun thought so as he ate, then had a thought.

'I should stop by the magic tower first today.'

As Seonghyun thought so and ate.

His sister, Yoo Mina, suddenly spoke to him.

“Seonghyun, I heard you participated in the Septem Arcana tournament this time???”

At Yoo Mina's words, Lee Nakyeong and Yoo Gwangjin perked up their ears, trying to act nonchalant.

He now nodded his head and answered as if it were no big deal.

“Yeah, I participated this time.”

“Oooh, Yoojin said it was a big help this time?”

“Yeah, a help?”

Rapid hadn't done a live broadcast.

How was it a help?

Didn't he already have his fame?

He thought so.

But after hearing his sister Yoo Mina's words, he could understand.

“No, usually, they refuse to have their matches broadcasted with broadcasting rights and turn it into a guild live stream, right? This time too, except for the Forbiddens? Those husks, most users turned it into a live stream, but you openly broadcasted it, so it had a promotional effect? That's why the Rapid MeTube channel became a hit.”

“Aha.”

Somehow, he had played the role of a promotional board quite well.

Of course, there was talk that it was a bit of a shame he didn't do a live broadcast this time.

But if it resulted in a lot of promotion, isn't that all okay?

Seonghyun also let it pass as no big deal.

Yoo Mina wasn't one to care much either.

As they both let it go.

“But the tournament prize is a magic bow, right?”

“Yeah, so I participated, but I also participated because of Serul Magic Tower.”

“Ah? Don't tell me it's because of a quest?”

“Huh?”

Does she know something?

Still, since his sister was a Single Ranker.

She was quick with information.

As Seonghyun looked at Yoo Mina with that meaning.

Yoo Mina scratched her cheek and spoke.

“Umm, it's not that there are bad rumors about Serul Magic Tower, but the second-generation master is rumored to be running it quite well. But the fact that they're not on very friendly terms with other magic towers, there was talk that they handle black magic, but seeing as you have a quest, it must have been true???”

As expected, she's well-informed.

What his sister just said probably wasn't common information either.

He was slightly amazed at her information network, knowing things so well.

But it didn't seem like she knew anything more than that.

Seonghyun added.

“Yeah, it seems to be a black magic monarch lineage.”

“Oho? It was originally a dark ice lineage, so it was true.”

“I suppose so.”

“Anyway, since you've entered, you have to win! Magic is tricky to deal with, but. Heheh, if it's our Seonghyun, you'll definitely win.”

After receiving such gilded praise, Seonghyun gave a rough answer, saying he understood.

The rather boisterous breakfast came to an end.

As per his routine, Seonghyun naturally returned to his room.

He immediately entered the capsule and logged into Eternal World.

[Welcome to Eternal World, another world, an eternal world.]

[May fortune be with player 『Seonghyun』.]

He skipped past the now-familiar welcome message.

He immediately summoned his vassals.

Naturally, he summoned his team members, Helena, as well as Fiora and Silvanor.

“Silvanor at your command.”

- I heed the Lord's call.

“Seonghyun, you're here~”

Ending with Helena who greeted him with a bright smile.

Seonghyun nodded and once again cast the robe and Fiora's perception distortion.

The perception distortion skill had reached a point where people around him didn't even pay much attention even when he wore a black robe.

Feeling that it was truly amazing, Seonghyun immediately headed towards the magic tower.

The Necromancer Lord and Master of Serul Spire.

Since he was on his way to meet a named NPC, a powerful figure who was both a tower master and a Monarch.

Even the usually composed Seonghyun felt a little nervous.

Because he had never seen a non-enemy Monarch, excluding users.

It was only natural.

But they had even gift-wrapped a present for him, and they had a favorable attitude.

Thinking that it probably wouldn't be like that, he was able to arrive at the tower.

“What business brings you here?”

As the guard protecting the magic tower asked.

Seonghyun was about to answer.

But then.

“……Ah.”

The guard's expression became dazed as if he were bewitched, and then he nodded his head.

And Helena, who saw that, told him.

“It's communication magic.”

“Hmm.”

So that's why he was dazed, listening to something.

Once he understood the reason.

The guard immediately opened the gate for Seonghyun and spoke.

“The Tower Master is waiting for you. You can take the portal to the top floor.”

Following the quite friendly guard's guidance, as Seonghyun entered the Serul Spire magic tower.

A magical landscape unfolded.

He had clearly entered the tower.

But the inside of the tower was much wider than the space seen from the outside.

Above all.

Hwoooong——.

Sagak, sagak.

A blizzard was raging inside the tower.

It was clearly inside.

But the space was made to look like the outside.

At this magical sight, Seonghyun smiled, feeling the fantasy-like atmosphere.

Thinking that this was another new experience, he looked around.

He could see that the temperature had dropped considerably.

As Seonghyun felt that and was amazed, Helena told him.

“It seems to be mainly composed of magic that handles cold. Sculpting an environment like this probably increases proficiency quickly.”

“Ah.”

He thought he had heard that such an element existed in the game system.

In any case, as he stood on the portal as guided.

A message saying the top floor was permitted appeared, and Seonghyun was able to use the portal.

Although he was nervous.

Seonghyun entered right away.

And when he reached the top floor, the atmosphere was quite different from the first floor.

Should he call it a medieval European-style interior made of tranquil wooden planks?

It looked quite atmospheric, but it was a rather simple scene to be considered the top floor of a magic tower.

And there, near the window, a man stood looking out.

He couldn't tell much just from his back.

But for some reason, Seonghyun didn't feel like he would be harmed.

“Overlord.”

At that one word, Seonghyun flinched slightly.

But he wasn't greatly surprised or flustered.

If he had figured out the man's identity, it would have been a piece of cake for the man to figure out his.

Wasn't he a celebrity in the first place?

It would be stranger if he didn't know.

As Seonghyun thought so and stood quietly.

The master of Serul Magic Tower turned around and revealed himself to Seonghyun.

The appearance of a very handsome young man.

The master of Serul Magic Tower turned and spoke.

“Will Baghdad. I may be lacking, but I am the master of Serul Magic Tower and am serving as the Necromancer Lord.”

Will Baghdad, who introduced himself.

At the words that revealed he was the Necromancer Lord himself, Seonghyun was about to say something as if he were rather curious.

“I know my junior well, so you don't need to introduce yourself.”

As he said that, Will sat down, burying himself in the available sofa.

He gestured at Seonghyun as if to say, 'What are you doing?'

As if telling him to sit.

This was his place.

As Seonghyun sat down.

The other three vassals did not sit but stood behind Seonghyun.

And seeing that.

“Very loyal vassals. My vassals are a nuisance because they nag so much. I'm a bit envious of that.”

“Hmm, is that so?”

“Well, since I use wraiths, I guess it can't be helped. Anyway, you must be curious about why I called you. I'll tell you right away.”

Getting straight to the point.

A style he quite liked.

‘Shall I hear him out?’

The moment Seonghyun thought so and was about to speak.

A slightly curt voice was heard from behind Seonghyun.

“Who are you?”

A voice full of vigilance.

It was none other than Helena’s voice.

And upon hearing that voice, Will's eyes widened.

And in that moment, Helena spoke.

“That’s not the Will Baghdad I know.”

At those words, Will's pupils trembled violently.

A fierce agitation, as if asking, 'How did you know?'

It was strange for a being of this level to be so agitated, but it couldn't be helped.

The moment he heard that voice, he couldn't not be.

When Helena took off her robe, the agitation only grew.

“Hel…… Lena…… nim?”

“You know me? But I don’t know you.”

Helena's gaze sharpened.

Her aura also changed, becoming a little keener.

However, since Seonghyun remained still, Helena did not attack.

Unless there was an order.

Helena didn't want to go against Seonghyun's wishes either.

But she couldn't help but say something like this, as if angered by how different he was from the person she knew.

As Seonghyun also watched silently, as if it were okay.

The man who called himself Will Baghdad stared blankly at the scene and muttered as if he had come to an understanding on his own.

“Heh, so that’s why those fanatics acknowledged him as their master.”

It seemed he had misunderstood something.

But regardless of that, Helena asked back in a rough voice.

“So who are you?”

“……I am Will Baghdad, the Necromancer Lord.”

“You are not Will……”

The moment Helena was about to say something.

“Although I am a replica.”