Solo Farming In The Tower Chapter 832 105: Crisis of Christmas Gifts (3) / 829

TL: Hanguk

"Oh?! Kyung-chul? Ah. You're passing by my house? Want to grab some coffee? Got it. I'll come out."

By the third day of relying on Kyung-chul as a pretext, Sejun stepped out of his home.

"Kyoot Kyoot Kyoot. Sejun-nim, aren't you overusing the same excuse? You might get discovered soon."

Aileen-nim, Cuengi, Blackie, and even Taecho appeared to have already figured it out…

Even though Iona voiced her worries,

"Hehehe. No problem. My performance was flawless."

"Puhuhut. Exactly, meow! When Chairman Park attempts to trick others, everybody gets completely fooled, meow!"

These two simpletons were utterly convinced that their secret stayed hidden.

Following that, Sejun transferred to the Black Tower.

He selected a secluded spot devoid of others and started readying the presents for the day.

A bit later.

"Perfect. For the 100-layer rice cake pyramid cake, I only have to add the kudzu honey drizzle last…."

Given the cake's massive size, a huge quantity of honey was required, so the poisonous bees were busily gathering it from kudzu blossoms right now.

"Blackie's present is prepared as well…."

Blackie's gift consisted of merely 100 pieces of roasted and dried sweet potatoes, neatly arranged in a box, making it simple to finish.

"The tune for Paespaes and Flamie's supplement are nearly complete too…."

The melody Sejun intended for Paespaes was one he crafted personally, avoiding any copying.

Naturally, with Sejun's limited talent in composing songs, it wasn't anything exceptional, yet it held little importance since Paespaes would dismantle it and reconstruct it, keeping just the essential parts anyway.

The supplement for Flamie was being crafted by Iona via magic, combining the Life Orb and Fire Essence.

"Aileen's gift, the complete full-course meal, is almost set, covering everything from starter to sweet finish…."

All that remained were the presents for the young ones.

"Hehehe. They'll absolutely adore these surprises, won't they?"

Sejun smiled broadly while picturing the kids unwrapping their gifts,

Provided the dragon leaders approve…

A touch of worry crossed his face.

The holiday present Sejun envisioned for the kids was named the Yongyong Train.

This idea had the dragon leaders boarding the children and swiftly journeying across 100 realms each.

The young ones would discover the domains they'd oversee later, thrill to the rush of speedy movement, and pause at beautiful locations to savor lunchboxes prepared by Sejun.

Undoubtedly, a good portion of Christmas would pass during the Yongyong Train ride.

Hehehe. That gives me a chance to relax then.

Obviously, Sejun had no intention of joining. In fact, he couldn't. Encountering the dragon leaders in their actual forms posed too much risk.

While they're away, I'll spend time with Aileen…

"Huhu. The excuse fits perfectly too."

Praising his impeccable scheme, Sejun proceeded to the 99th floor of the Black Tower.

***

[You have arrived at the 99th floor of the Black Tower.]

"I need to discuss something with you, dragon-nims. Let's speak in private."

Once he reached the 99th floor, Sejun addressed the dragon leaders with a somewhat tense look and led them to an isolated area empty of others.

(Why is Sejun behaving so strangely out of nowhere?)

(Kaiser, did you offend Sejun somehow?)

(What do you mean?! I'd never do anything to displease our Sejun!)

(Kellion, it has to be you!)

(What?! It isn't me!)

The dragon leaders trailed after Sejun, communicating via telepathy to pinpoint who could have annoyed him.

(No, Kellion, your gift lacked true effort. Sejun didn't seem pleased with your horn. That shows insufficient dedication.)

(What?! I presented Sejun with ten Light Dragon horns! Ah. It's Artemis. Artemis handed over just a single Thunder Dragon horn.)

(Kuhm. I intended to offer Sejun additional Thunder Dragon horns anyway. By the same token, Ramter and Tier each provided only one horn.)

(Kuhm. I planned to gift more Fire Dragon horns to Sejun as well.)

(Count me in.)

From their discussion, the dragon leaders determined that Sejun's displeasure stemmed from Artemis, Ramter, and Tier.

So we're safe.

Assured of their innocence, they stayed right behind Sejun.

After roughly ten minutes of travel,

"This spot looks suitable for our chat."

Sejun halted, faced the dragon leaders, and gazed at them.

–Sejun, you've been feeling down, right? Here, take this.

–This as well.

–And mine too.

Artemis, Ramter, and Tier each offered Sejun 10 horns.

"Ah? Uh, thanks."

"Puhuhut. Thank you, meow!"

Sejun felt a bit thrown off as he accepted the horns. He was preparing to request that they transport Taecho and the future Gods of Creation on their backs, but this unexpected generosity from the dragon leaders created some unease.

"Still, I doubt this completely resolves my letdown."

Unclear about the dragon leaders' misconception, he chose to leverage the moment for his benefit.

–Indeed. It may fall short. Kellion can handle the remainder.

–What?! Who are you to speak like that?! You're smiling over there because of Sejun! Putting on airs just since your granddaughter wed successfully?! Sejun, hold off on marriage for now, give it a few years. Once my Ajax weds and has a daughter…

–Be quiet! Don't even think about eyeing my Sejun!

As Kaiser and Kellion argued fiercely,

"I'd feel better if the dragon leaders carried Taecho and the future Gods of Creation on Christmas… along those lines."

Sejun described his request to the remaining dragon leaders.

And so.

"Ugh… Ahem. Alright. If it helps lift Sejun's spirits, we can manage that."

"We'll proceed that way."

Although the dragon leaders showed hesitant faces while consenting,

To bear the Primordial God and the future Gods of Creation!

Such a privilege for the powerful Red Dragon!

Deep down, they buzzed with excitement.

Sejun's Yongyong Train plan required the dragon leaders to transport the Primordial God and future Gods of Creation upon their backs. For the formidable Dragon race, this represented tremendous prestige.

Had Theo held an auction to select participants for the Yongyong Train, the dragon leaders would have eagerly wagered every horn they owned.

Shortly after.

–Kuhahaha. Naturally, I must participate. How could the grand Black Dragon Lord, I, Kaiser Pritani, skip such a prestigious duty!

–Hmph! The noble White Dragon, I, Kellion Mamebe, will participate too.

Now that Kaiser and Kellion, previously at odds, had joined after learning of the Yongyong Train, Sejun's initiative was fully realized.

With approval from every dragon leader, Sejun stated,

"Kaiser-nim, Theo's golden front paw uncovered this. Can you evaluate it? Iona's appraisal spell couldn't identify it."

"Puhuhut. Kaiser-nim, check it quickly, meow! It's surely something extraordinary, meow!"

Sejun presented the stone he discovered alongside Theo to Kaiser.

–Kuhahaha. Entrust it to me.

Kaiser inspected the stone with assurance.

–No magical energy… hmm?

I detect a known aura within.

He uncovered a condensed energy sealed inside the stone.

'I've encountered this previously…'

Where was it?

As Kaiser pondered briefly,

–Oh?!

This aura… it's from a Great Dragon!

He quickly recognized the stone's radiating energy as that of a Great Dragon.

Right then.

(This is… the aura of Kaira Pritani… faint as it is. Are you her descendant?)

A voice resounded in Kaiser's thoughts.

–Wh-who are you?

(I am the mighty Colorless Dragon, Sabren Zack, leader of the first Ten Dragons formed by the Creator God.)

–What? Colorless Dragon?

Kaiser reeled from Sabren's declaration.

Despite his tens of thousands of years of life, he had never encountered tales of a Great Colorless Dragon.

It made sense. The time of the Ten Dragons' prominence was millions of years back. Even for dragons' long lives, countless generations had elapsed.

Furthermore, the nine prominent Dragon Clans focused so intensely on their own superiority that records of Sabren Zack, the mightiest of the Ten Dragons, faded away.

(But what is your identity?)

–Ah. I am the Great Black Dragon, Kaiser Pritani.

(Kaiser, how long since my demise?)

–Likely over a million years since Sabren-nim's passing.

(Such an immense span. The other Ten Dragons must have perished too…)

–Yes.

(I desire to complete my duty and join the other Ten Dragons in rest. Kaiser, can you assist with my mission?)

–Mission?

(Indeed. I need to sire a heir. That individual appears fitting to receive my strength.)

–That individual?

(The one nearby holding numerous auras. Rough, yet with dragon skeleton and dragon core, he qualifies adequately.)

He holds multiple auras?

Rough dragon skeleton and core?

At Sabren's description, Kaiser scanned the surroundings.

–Could it be… Sejun?!

He understood that Sabren meant Sejun.

The Great Colorless Dragon lacked a fixed attribute but could manipulate all attributes at will.

Sabren Zack's leadership among the Ten Dragons stemmed from this power. He always countered any opposing attribute.

Beyond mere opposition, he blended attributes for greater might—for instance, merging water and wind against fire, or water and shadow, to unleash superior force.

Thus, mastering diverse powers was a vital skill for becoming a Great Colorless Dragon.

To Sabren, Sejun—bearing dragon bones and heart, a sacred beast's nucleus, and sacred blood—was an ideal hybrid candidate, brimming with potential.

(His name is Sejun? Then, adding my lineage, he'll become Sejun Zack henceforth. Naturally, he must succeed the trial to claim my power.)

–Sejun, interested in a trial?

In this way, Sejun obtained the chance to acquire the strength of Sabren Zack, the Ten Dragons' leader and Great Colorless Dragon.

"A trial? No thanks."

He outright refused the trial for the Great Colorless Dragon's power.

It was bound to be incredibly tough.

Likely endangering his very life.

No doubt such vast power wouldn't come without a fierce challenge.

And.

Mheuheuheu. He'll surely accept the trial. However, it won't prove simple. The Great Colorless Dragon's power demands great trials. Absolutely not handed over lightly.

Sabren Zack, certain Sejun would accept and resolved to make it demanding, then overheard.

(Yes. Of course… What?! He's turning down my trial?!)

Sejun's refusal left him utterly stunned.

(Wait, at least learn the trial's details first! It's truly not that diffi…)

Sabren rushed to halt Sejun,

"Alright then, I'm heading out."

Yet Sejun had already departed. With Christmas gift arrangements settled, he needed to prepare for the holiday side gig.

***

SKC Broadcast Station Editing Room.

"Huhihihihi…."

A woman with unkempt, oily hair from days without washing and red-rimmed eyes focused intensely on her screen, emitting an eerie chuckle.

The video on display featured mostly Taecho, the future Gods of Creation, and the destruction children.

"Khuh. Each moment is pure genius. Nothing requires trimming."

Kim Hye-na, who hadn't returned home in days and remained confined in the editing suite, continued her relentless work.

Gulp. Gulp.

She gulped down a tepid iced Americano, its ice melted long ago, before diving back into her edits.

For context, the editing for "How to Make a Miracle Happen on Christmas," set for Christmas Eve broadcast, finished two weeks prior.

It's wrong to keep this footage to myself alone.

The world must witness it!

Her current project served only to indulge Kim Hye-na's personal cravings.

A short time passed.

"Finally complete!"

Kim Hye-na posted a YouTube special episode purely showcasing Taecho and the future Gods of Creation.

"Now for some rest."

She entered the on-call room and dozed off, oblivious to the global stir her upload would create.

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