Chapter 133
Chapter 133
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 133
Chapter Title: Group Assignment
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“Hmm...”
On the surface, all three options looked pretty damn useful.
I crossed my arms for a moment, carefully weighing which one would bring me the biggest payoff.
The first thing that caught my eye was undoubtedly "Information Specialization."
'Improved information quality, huh...'
It was a tempting offer.
The ability Third Eye was all about accessing 'information' in the first place, so boosting its quality meant an overall performance upgrade for the skill.
'But "improved quality" is so damn vague.'
For example, going from 1 to 2 is an improvement in quality. So is going from 1 to 100.
'If they'd just given me numbers, it'd be easier. But with words, who knows how much better it gets?'
Plus, what even counted as "high-quality" info?
Say I asked what food a target likes.
If it spits out that they love pineapple pizza and throws in a bestselling recipe on top?
High quality or not, if it's not what I need right then, I'm just wasting time reading text.
The skill's duration was already pathetically short.
Information Specialization: on hold.
Next up, Speed Specialization.
'Faster thought processes...'
On paper, it sounded amazing.
In a world where time feels slowed down, if I could think and move faster than anyone else?
That'd be damn near invincible.
'But come on, no way they'd hand out something that OP just for ranking up from C to B.'
And it specifically said "thought processes."
Nothing about time slowing down.
Nothing about moving faster during that speedup.
Like I said earlier, Third Eye is more about reading and analyzing info than combat.
Dubious if it could even be used in a fight.
My guess? Faster thought processes means something like this:
Your girlfriend asks, "Honey, do I look different today?"
Activating the skill on her body takes time to get results.
In a tense spot where every second counts, speed is life!
If thoughts speed up, you could judge instantly what changed, pinpoint the spot, or spot it right away...
Something like that.
'Yeah... thinking about it, that's pretty lame as hell.'
Speed Specialization: out.
Last one: Tag Specialization.
All I knew about tags was from SNS platforms like Stargram, where people blurred their faces to hide who they were.
#DogPervertGirl #SeekingMaster #KinkOK
Stuff like that, posting masturbation videos nonstop to scam suckers out of cash.
'Fuck, that's so stup—'
Then something flashed in my mind.
'Wait. Hold up. If I play this right, it could actually be pretty good.'
For instance, imagine a sleek woman in a tight dress walks by on the street.
No name, no age, no idea if she's a virgin.
What do you search for?
Depends on the situation, sure.
Me? I'd check virginity first.
But what if tags like these popped up?
#SonObsessed #PissedAtPrematureHubby #BoredOfPeacefulLife
Right away, Third Eye tells me she's married (son and husband).
Unhappy sex life (premature hubby).
And might be ripe for seduction (bored housewife).
Third Eye changes answers based on the question.
Having basic info on the target makes a huge difference.
'And it says "major tags," right?'
Meaning, the moment I activate it, I get a rough profile.
For someone like Han Yu-ra from the Tower world:
#ArcheryNationalTeam #DutyBound #Righteous
Im Ji-hye:
#CollegeStudent #Realist #EasilyConvinced
Just my guess, of course.
No one knows for sure until it happens.
'This looks like the best bet right now.'
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ You have selected 'Tag Specialization' for the Rank Up Trait! From now on, when you use the ability, you can view major tags related to the target. Tag-related upgrades have been added. ⚔ Third Eye B- ⚔ ⏱ Duration: 20 seconds ⏳ Cooldown: 30 minutes 📊 Info Amount: 2 Basic Upgrades:
[Duration Increase]: Spend 10,000 DC to extend duration by 5 seconds.
Trait Upgrades:
[Tag Count Increase]: Spend 50,000 DC to add 1 more base tag.
[Related Tag Search]: Spend 100,000 DC to unlock related tag search.
[Tag Archive]: Spend 150,000 DC to unlock a repository of all past tags.
After some light shopping, I swapped Authority, Reversal in my profile's ability tab to Genetic Mutation S before heading back to reality.
Authority, Reversal was the MVP that racked up massive points in the Tower world.
But without mana, the backlash was brutal.
Never thought I'd feel like I was being tortured just from living.
'Now with the Archangel's blessing, dying isn't an issue. Wonder how it'd play if I used it assuming death later on.'
Not planning to use it in reality, though.
If something goes wrong here, I can't reverse it again until cooldown's up.
Cooldown was already ticking anyway.
'Did all that time compression in the Tower only shave off a few hours?'
Guess cooldown and time compression are separate.
'Oh, right. Gotta do one random draw first.'
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ ★Dimensional Traveler's First Step Support★ One-time only on return! Random Draw 10+1! I had 134,493 DC.
The last digits were awkward, so I went for four draws.
Dumped 4,000 DC, and 41 item cards appeared.
“Whoa...!”
But zero effects triggered.
'Sigh. Did I use up all my luck last time? I'm starving anyway—shove 'em in inventory and check in reality.'
I returned to reality.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ [Delicious Sandwich]: Packed with various toppings and meat for great taste.
A sandwich from who-knows-when.
Pulled it from inventory since it'd been sitting there.
I plopped on the bed and took a bite without much thought.
“...Huh?”
What? Why's it so good?
Crispy lettuce, tangy pickles, mayo, some Holstein mustard or whatever, and beef that rivaled K-chicken.
Vanished in seconds.
Thought food pulls were duds, but nope.
“Could eat this occasionally.”
Military scandal bait aside, minus the high-cal combat rations vibe.
Stomach full-ish, time to inspect the random draw haul.
“Whoa, for real?”
Checking inventory made me sigh.
Stat-boosting elixirs? Nope. Useless junk for everyday life only.
Food: 23 items.
Furniture/interior stuff: 8, second place.
Then:
[Hole-y Sock (Left/Right)] and other trash no one wants: 5.
[Eye Sting x 2]: Blinds vision and hearing of all targets within 100m (except user) for 5 seconds.
[Sensory Link Dildo x 2]: Essential for long-distance couples. Links genitals and sensations. Destruction-proof spell. Sister product: Sensory Link Onahole.
Now, including last time, I had three Sensory Link Dildos.
“What the fuck! I said Onahole! Why always dildos?!”
Yeeted a dildo at the wall.
Clang!
Wall dented, dildo unscratched.
Destruction-proof as advertised.
Wall was fucked. Not even my place.
“Hoo... gotta hang a frame.”
Landlord?
Sometimes ignorance is bliss. This was one.
Frame came from the draw, perfect timing.
[Campfire Frame]: Gives a warm, cozy vibe like sitting by a fire. Can't roast marshmallows.
Hung it up, and the bachelor pad felt a tad brighter.
Looked around the room.
Bed for sleeping.
Desk and chair for PC.
Spartan as hell.
“Hm.”
And I had mystery furniture piling up.
[Premium Bed]: Ergonomically designed for anyone. 8+ hours sleep clears all fatigue. Bestseller.
[Comfy Chair]: Feels oddly comfortable.
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Arranged some pieces, fired up Netflix-like stuff on the tablet to kill time.
Around 3 PM.
Sudden banging on the door. Bang bang bang!
'Some drunk asshole causing trouble midday.'
Tower world's influence—kill urge flickered—but this was reality.
Killing over this? Wanted poster and Defector stamp incoming.
Ignored it.
They'd tire out eventually.
But then.
“Kim Joo-hyuk, you fucker! Why ignore my calls!? You ignoring me right now?!”
They knew my name.