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Return of the Frozen Player CH 186

Author:Seo Category:urban Update time:2022-11-22 05:59:53

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Chapter 186.

No Turning Back (3)

"Annihilated" A man sitting in an upright position like a machine asked with a frown.

In response, his subordinate lowered his body and replied, "Yes, Leader.

Ten Gluttony Squadron members from the operation and Philip from our Squadron died."

Philip was the real name of the fiend who had taken over Jang Seon-Ho’s body with Perfect Person (A).

"Hmmm, I warned him over and over again not to let his guard down."

The man being addressed as “Leader” was named Pride, the Pride Squadron’s leader.

He was not angry, because he hadn't had any expectations in the first place.

After all, without expectations, there wouldn’t be disappointments.

"And the perpetrators"

"According to information from Cheontonggak, it is highly likely that it’s the work of the Archmage and Specter who came up to the 2nd floor at the same time.”

"…Hmm."

This was a bit of a surprise.

Philip was a pretty skilled fiend and was even level 115.

‘Well, in this day and age, level itself doesn't really mean much...’

It had been 26 years since the 2nd floor opened.

In the meantime, most Players and fiends had already reached level 120, so it truly didn’t mean much.

Being able to bully someone with your level only worked in games nowadays.

In reality, no matter how high your level was, you would still die if your head exploded and your heart was pierced.

"That's a big problem," Pride mumbled.

Other fiends envied Pride for being a Leader, but he knew the truth…

'If I can't prove my worth, it wouldn’t be strange for me to be killed at any time.’

This was the Fiend Association.

It was a bloody place where your head could fly if one mistake bothered your boss even after performing well a hundred times before that one mistake.

It was a place where even a direct subordinate that looked like a docile cub could bite your throat at any time.

After thinking for a while, Pride spoke, "Contact Gusion."

"...Do you mean the Despair Squadron"

"Yeah."

"What shall I say”

A cooperative operation between the Pride and Despair Squadron would begin in Port Lane, a month and a half later.

'If even that fails… My life will really be in danger then.’

The association executive he served was a man without blood or tears.

"Tell him that I'll take part in the operation myself."

Pride knew that the operation had to succeed if he wanted to preserve his life.

***

"Wait, do you have time" Arthur came timidly to Gilberto's room.

So far, Arthur had no idea how to act in front of his father.

After all, he hadn't seen his father since he was very young.

"Yeah."

The same was true for Gilberto.

From his point of view, his son, who only knew how to baby talk just a few days ago, had completely grown up.

Overcoming this disparity between them was a unique and difficult challenge, even for him, who had been through all sorts of hardships.

"There's a good place to talk…"

Arthur led Gilberto out of the hideout.

The Wailing Mountains were named as such because the rocks that looked like they had been artificially carved seemed like they were wailing.

There were countless rows of rocks rising sharply toward the sky throughout the mountain range.

"The stars are bright," Gilberto made small talk.

The two men sitting on a rock outside the hideout looked up at the sky.

The night sky was so clear that one could see the stars.

Arthur took a can of beer from his Inventory and politely held it out to his father.

"…Would you like a drink”

"…Sounds good."

Chiiik.

Opening the beer, Gilberto lightly moistened his throat.

Watching his father, Arthur's mouth grew into a calm smile.

"You know, I think of that once in a while—what would I want to do with my father if he was alive."

“…”

Chiiik.

Arthur opened his beer and gulped it down.

"Keuuh, I wanted to try drinking with you, Father.

There were a lot of things I wanted to ask you...

I wanted to hear about your old stories since I don't know much about my childhood."

“…”

Gilberto nodded.

He also wanted to tell Arthur stories as he grew up.

"Take it."

Gilberto took a note from his Inventory and handed it over to Arthur.

"Is this…"

"That’s my diary."

“…!”

It was unclear whether Gilberto was getting slightly drunk or was feeling embarrassed, but he looked up at the sky with a slightly flushed face.

"Arthur, I've used that since before you were born."

"…Is it okay for you to give me something so precious"

"Why do you think I wrote a diary I wrote it to show my children when they grew up."

Arthur received the diary politely as if he was receiving a top-notch skill book.

When he carefully opened the diary, it was written in soft handwriting that was easy for anyone to read.

“…”

Reading the diary, Arthur sometimes smirked and sometimes looked sad.

But his face turned red when he read the story about his father changing his diaper more than five times a day.

"Did I really do this”

"Yeah.

Arthur, you were such a natural troublemaker."

"Ugh…"

It was quite a shocking and embarrassing story, but he didn't hate it.

It would have been embarrassing if others knew of this, but he wasn’t embarrassed in front of his father.

‘Is this...

what it feels like to be a child’

This feeling was a first for him.

Rather than feeling uncomfortable when the embarrassing actions he had done were revealed, his heart felt warm instead.

'That's a relief...'

Looking at his son, Gilberto grinned.

It was a relief.

To be honest, he was worried that it would be awkward because there wasn’t much of an age difference between the two of them considering how time had basically stopped for him while he was frozen.

"Come to think of it, your career as a Player must be longer than mine."

"But Father, you may be much stronger.”

"...Can I ask how you lived your life so far”

"Of course. Um... First, when you and the other 5 Heroes couldn't come back...”

The story between the two continued until the night fell.

The two, who stayed up all night, didn’t feel tired at all.

It was rather fun for them.

It was to the point where Gilberto became worried if it was okay for a father and son to communicate this well.

"Oh, so I asked Uncle yesterday to teach me how to be strong.”

“…”

Gilberto stared at Arthur with his eyes wide open.

"Just now, what did you say"

"I asked Uncle to teach me."

"No, just why!" Gilberto suddenly yelled.

“I-I'm sorry.

I raised my voice without realizing it…”

"No...

I don't care about that… Why"

Gilberto stared at his son’s innocent face with a complicated look.

‘Jun-Ho is not only an outstanding person, but he is very efficient in teaching as well.’

He was very efficient.

The problem was that it was too efficient.

Burrr.

Gilberto shivered when he remembered the memories he had of that time.

Unaware of Gilberto’s thoughts, Arthur casually said, "I'm rather worried.

Uncle is so honest and considerate, what if he holds back while teaching me”

"Arthur, let me tell you just one thing…" Gilberto placed his hand on Arthur's shoulder.

“Consideration and kindness aren’t always good.

Sometimes… they’re worse than any evil out there."

Especially when Seo Jun-Ho was the one teaching you… When Gilberto saw Arthur tilting his head in confusion, Gilberto couldn't help but say one more thing.

"If you ask me to stop him now...

I'll help you.

I'll go find him right now and make it as if you never asked him.”

"No, I will do it." Arthur clenched his fists and said, "I felt it for sure this time.

Not only me, but the other Watchguards have to become stronger—weakness is a sin.”

"Wait, the other Watchguards Then, all of them"

"Yes, we will all be taught by Uncle.

It's meaningless if I'm the only one who becomes stronger."

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