Solo Farming In The Tower Chapter 831 104: Crisis of Christmas Gifts (2) / 828

TL: Hanguk

"No. Why?!"

Sejun, that's me, had built up all this excitement by telling the little ones that sleeping on Christmas Eve would bring them an incredible surprise come morning!

"According to Santa Sejun-nim, Aileen-nim, Cuengi, Blackie, and particularly Taecho-nim along with the future Creation Gods, have piled up so many positive actions that he's overwhelmed."

Super Mini Chairman Park No. 7 laid out the reason why Santa Sejun couldn't sort out the presents. In essence, Sejun himself was to blame for handing out too many empty assurances.

"This reckless fool! A creep obsessed with red outfits! A tormentor of reindeer! Hideous creep!"

Though badmouthing Santa Sejun felt like insulting his own reflection, Sejun went all out in denouncing him.

"Furthermore, Santa Sejun mentioned needing assistance this Christmas."

"No chance. He toils just once annually. Why bother aiding him?"

Sejun outright turned down Santa Sejun's plea for support. It wasn't due to missing out on a present. Absolutely not. Or maybe?

In any case, had the real Santa Sejun overheard Sejun's words, fury would have made him collapse in anger. Beyond the holiday season, Santa Sejun faced plenty of duties.

To start, pinpointing gift recipients was essential, yet the roster shifted nonstop based on folks' virtuous or sinful acts, demanding regular revisions. Gifts had to be assembled to match.

Moreover, owing to the Christmas idea Sejun disseminated via the Full-time Employee Communication Network, the holiday notion spread to additional realms, vastly broadening Santa Sejun's operational scope.

Even at this moment, his responsibilities kept growing live.

Without aid from his alternate selves handling the enormous tasks, Santa Sejun couldn't have endured thus far.

Right at that instant.

"Ah. Santa Sejun mentioned there's compensation for part-time work!"

Super Mini Chairman Park No. 7 abruptly remembered Santa Sejun's words.

"Compensation for part-time?"

"Yes! The reward is spending a full day on a date with Aileen-nim!"

"What?! I mean. Ahem. How could you drop such a key detail at the end? Hmm. Vice Chairman Theo, with Santa Sejun swamped, maybe we should lend a hand?"

"Puhuhut. That works, meow!"

Once the talk wrapped up,

"But how do we handle the young ones' gifts?"

Sejun pondered deeply.

Christmas was merely five days away. Everyone's presents needed preparation within that span.

"Primarily, gifts for Taecho, the young Creation beings, and the Destruction youngsters demand immediate attention…"

While they were stacking up merits, I'd dismissed it as not my issue and felt glad…

"What to do?"

"Puhuhut. Count on me, Vice Chairman Theo, the ally of Chairman Park, meow!"

Facing Sejun's worry, Theo declared boldly.

"Yeah. Appreciate it."

"Puhuhut."

Sejun stroked Theo's head, grateful for his willingness to assist.

To begin with, for Cuengi, a towering 100-layer rice cake pyramid; for Blackie, a non-stop dispenser of sweet potatoes crafted by linking roughly 100 roasted and dried ones; for Aileen… myself?

"Hehehe. Ah, no, hold on!"

Yet should Aileen get furious and strike him…

Sejun swiftly banished those notions and pressed on with his planning.

For Aileen, an exclusive full-course feast on the 10th floor of the Tower; for Paespaes, a custom-composed tune; for our Flamie, nutrient boosters…

"Taecho, the Creation youngsters, and the Destruction youngsters pose the true challenge."

In the end, he circled back to his starting dilemma.

"Vice Chairman Theo, let's get moving for the moment."

"Puhuhut. Sure thing, meow!"

While Sejun arranged the remaining gifts, he resolved to tackle the presents for Taecho and the prospective Creation Gods afterward, and after settling Paespaes onto the bed.

"Huh? Hello? Oh! Kyung-chul? What's going on? You mentioned you're nearby my place and thought to ring? Understood. How about some coffee? I'll head out shortly."

All of a sudden, gripping a silent phone, he muttered to himself.

"Everyone, I'm just stepping out for coffee with Kyung-chul."

Hehehe. Perfect. That came off smooth.

Quietly, he brought only Theo and Iona along and departed.

With Sejun gone

"Cuengi-oppa, why did Dad mutter and exit when the phone never buzzed?"

Is Dad unwell?

Taecho inquired of Cuengi with an anxious tone.

Kuehehehe. Kueng! Kueng!

[Hehehehe. It's a thing like that! Taecho, act unaware!]

Kihihit. Kking!

[Hehe. Right! With the butler set to be incredibly occupied soon, simply pretend you didn't catch on!]

Cuengi and Blackie, having deduced Sejun's reason for leaving, chuckled and guarded his secret.

***

[You have arrived on the 99th floor of the Green Tower.]

"Brachio-nim, could you provide some Life Orbs!"

Sejun visited the Green Tower to obtain Life Orbs from the head of the mighty green dragons.

[You have arrived on the 99th floor of the Red Tower.]

"Ramter-nim, could you hand over some Fire Essence!"

Next, he headed to the Red Tower for the Fire Essence.

Visiting the 99th floor of the Black Tower would let him grab all items in one go without this back-and-forth, but since the Children of Creation were present, they could spot Sejun prepping gifts.

"Perfect. Now the ingredients for Flamie's booster are set. Vice Chairman Theo, time for gacha. I'm hunting my present!"

Sejun reached the market area on the 75th floor of the Black Tower and directed Theo's golden front paw to activate in search of his gift.

"Puhuhut. Entrust it to me, Vice Chairman Theo, the companion of the magnificent hybrid Chairman Park, meow!"

Theo scanned for the most potent attraction amid the surrounding draws.

"Chairman Park, the tug feels like it's from over there, meow!"

"Excellent."

Sejun trailed the sensation.

"Vice Chairman Theo, where's this leading?"

"Puhuhut. No clue on my end, meow! Though the tug intensifies, meow!"

Unnoticed, they strayed beyond the shopping zone into the Golden Tower's domain.

One hour passed.

"Vice Chairman Theo, is this the stone giving you that pull?"

"Puhuhut. Indeed, meow!"

Sejun stood before a enormous rock.

"What's this thing?"

"Puhuhut. Beats me, meow!"

"Kyoot Kyoot Kyoot. Sejun-nim, no magical energy detected from it. Appraisal spell yields zilch."

Appraisal magic fails too?

I'll consult Kaiser-nim or the Creator God down the line.

"Temporarily, into the Void Storage it goes."

Sejun stored the boulder in the Void Storage.

"Vice Chairman Theo, on to the subsequent tug."

"Puhuhut. Understood, meow!"

They pursued the next pull.

"Oh! A 4-star pot! Cooking in it prevents burning, while boosting dish flavor and effects twofold! Vice Chairman Theo, splendid find!"

"Puhuhut. Naturally, meow!"

"Oh! A 2-star cutting board! Prepping on it enhances taste and prolongs freshness! Vice Chairman Theo, well done!"

"Puhuhut. Naturally, meow!"

"Oh! A 1-star ladle! Using it ensures even soup blending! Vice Chairman Theo, fantastic effort!"

"Puhuhut. Naturally, meow!"

Sejun cheerfully trailed Theo's pulls.

"Ah. Must seek gifts for the kids as well…"

He realized too late his focus had been solely on personal items.

However.

[Hehe. Sejun-nim ought to be thrilled, yeah?]

He remained oblivious that premium kitchen tools, which others saw no point in crafting, had been conveniently positioned on the 75th floors across the Towers.

"Planning can wait; let's craft rice cakes first."

Physical activity would sharpen his thoughts.

Sejun entered the kitchen within the Void Storage and began vigorously working the rice cake batter.

Puk. Puk. Puk.

Theo assisted beside him, shaping the batter too.

"Puhuhut. Chairman Park, am I managing nicely, meow?!"

"Yeah, you're spot on."

"Puhuhut. Naturally, meow!"

He repeatedly checked during the process if he performed adequately.

Some time afterward.

"Ah. Been away excessively. Better return promptly. Iona, store this in your Void Storage?"

"Kyoot Kyoot Kyoot. Fine."

To evade Cuengi's detection, Sejun concealed the 10-layer rice cake pyramid in Iona's Void Storage and headed back to Earth.

Back on Earth.

Whooosh.

"Huh?"

A fierce blizzard assaulted Korea.

"What's happening?"

No way… did the Children of Destruction trigger this?

As Sejun gazed skyward with concern

Hoooo!

As though responding to his worry, gigantic snowmen soared overhead, expelling snow from their mouths. Creations from the Kindergarten of Destruction.

"Why won't our snowman budge?"

"Move!"

"Yap!"

Taecho and the Children of Destruction aimed to animate their snowmen akin to those on the 89th floor of the Black Tower.

Kugugung.

The snowmen, infused with power from Taecho and the Children of Destruction, lumbered about, flinging snow everywhere.

And right when Aileen, Cuengi, and Blackie arranged a sneaky counter-surprise for Sejun in the Void Storage.

"You rascals!"

I warned you to behave and avoid mischief!

Sejun's irritation spiked.

No. Such antics deduct merits…

Reducing the scale of their gifts?

"Hehehe."

Perhaps let them persist in naughtiness to skip gifting altogether?

A sly idea popped up unexpectedly.

No! Snap out of it!

Steady yourself, Park Sejun!

Sejun shook his head, dispelling the notion. Habitual mischief might lead them back to [Destruction] tendencies.

"Vice Chairman Theo, manage the snowmen. Iona, tidy the ground snow."

"Puhuhut. On it, meow! Rely on Vice Chairman Theo, meow!"

"Kyoot Kyoot Kyoot. Got it. Power of the wind…"

Sejun issued commands to Theo and Iona.

"Wind!"

Whooong.

Wielding the Wind-Water-Fire pitchfork, he swept away ground snow using gusts.

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As Sejun called forth the wind,

Kyarurururu.

Wind spirits materialized airborne, merging into Sejun's breeze and aiding him, directing the flow as per his wishes.

This made snow removal far simpler.

"Hey folks, could you pile the snow here?"

Sejun directed the wind spirits to amass the snow in one spot, loading an unused space in the Void Storage.

During Sejun's snow-clearing.

"Haaak! Spraying snow that way burdens my pal, Chairman Park, meow! Meow-meow Storm Fist! Meow-meow meow! Meow-meow meow!"

Smack!

Theo fiercely brandished the dragon claws, demolishing the snowmen formed by Taecho and the Destruction youngsters.

The crumbled snow got orderly stacked into Sejun's Void Storage, reclaiming much of Korea's fallen flakes.

Nevertheless, discipline where due couldn't be skipped.

Determined to properly reprimand Taecho and the Children of Destruction, Sejun made for home.

Shortly after.

"Kids, we're home."

Sejun entered the Kindergarten of Destruction with a somewhat stern voice.

"Dad, Taecho messed up!"

"Teecher-nim, I behaved badly!"

Taecho and the Children of Destruction knelt at the doorway, hands up, eyes brimming with imminent tears.

Taecho and the Children of Destruction grasped their wrongdoing and dreaded Sejun might despise them.

"You won't repeat this, correct?"

"Yes!"

"Fine. Come over."

Upon their reply, Sejun spread his arms and hugged them tight. Any intent to chastise dissolved upon witnessing their frightened gazes.

"Repeat it, and I'll truly discipline you then."

Yet he delivered a firm caution regardless.

"Okay… Bwaang! Daddy!"

"Okay… Hik… Waaa! Teecher-nim!"

"Hueng~!"

The children in Sejun's embrace released their pent-up tears, comforted by his words.

So soggy…

Sejun's attire drenched from tears and snot.

Yet warmth filled his chest.

At that moment.

Grrrrgle.

Grrrk.

The youngsters' bellies growled.

"Famished, huh? Let's dine promptly."

"Heehee. Yes!"

"Hehehe. Yes!"

Sejun's suggestion brought radiant grins to the weepy faces of Taecho and the Children of Destruction.

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