Sky-Reaching Bean Planet.

“Planet?!”

Did I seriously just create a planet?!

While Sejun was still staring at the message in utter disbelief, another notification popped up.

[You have achieved the Great Feat of Creation and earned the title <Planet Creator>.]
[As a reward for achieving the Great Feat of Creation, your Black Tower floor rental fee has been reduced by 3%.]

A series of rewards for his achievement began to appear.

“Is this really what they call a planet?”

Sejun looked down at the Sky-Reaching Bean Planet he was standing on, still skeptical. He had simply started calling it a planet because it sounded impressive and convenient. He never imagined it would actually be recognized as one.

“Heh. Looks like the system knows quality when it sees it.”

Sejun smirked, pleased that his achievement had been properly acknowledged. For the first time, [System 371] had managed to score some points with him.

“Let’s see... this title...”

He checked the details of the newly obtained title.

<Title: Planet Creator>
You can infuse magic to create a spherical stone that serves as the core of a planet.

“A spherical stone?”

Well, he’d know what it was for once he tried making it.

As soon as Sejun visualized creating the stone in his mind, magic began to pour out of his body.

Boom.

Before him appeared a massive stone about 50 meters in diameter.

“What?! My magic...”

Gulp. Gulp.

Sejun hurriedly downed a Magic Vitality Juice potion to recover his depleted magic.

He could have made the stone even bigger, but he had run out of magic power.

“Hm...”

He examined the stone closely, but there didn’t seem to be anything particularly special about it. It was just a rock. A really big rock.

Maybe Queng could use it as a weapon later.

Since he had no intention of creating another planet anytime soon, Sejun decided this “planet core” would simply serve as a rock cannonball for emergencies.

Chirorong.

Because of you, I’m heavy. How can you sleep so peacefully?

Glancing at Kamangi, who was sleeping contentedly in his sling bag, Sejun felt mischief bubbling up inside him.

And so—

Thunk.

Using his <Planet Creator> title, Sejun created a tennis-ball-sized stone.

“Heh heh. Time for a workout.”

Sejun chuckled wickedly as he held the small stone. This was going to be Kamangi’s new exercise toy, perfect for rolling around.

After crafting Kamangi’s exercise equipment, Sejun was just about to get back to work when—

Swish.

Suddenly, his vision darkened as soft fur brushed against his face. Warmth enveloped him, and his nose picked up a pleasant, toasty scent.

“Puhuhut. Chairman Park, I’m back, nya!”

Theo had returned.

“Yeah.”

“Nya...”

Sejun grabbed Theo by the scruff of his neck and detached him from his face.

At that moment—

“Nya? Chairman Park, I sense a pull, nya!”

Theo suddenly raised his paw, declaring this discovery.

“A pull?!”

“Puhuhut. That’s right, nya!”

“Where?”

“Over there, nya!”

Following Theo’s pointed paw, Sejun advanced, eventually coming to a dead-end.

Slice.

He drew his sword and sliced through the vine-covered wall blocking the way.

“What?!”

These are tears!

What he discovered was a small pond filled with the immature Creator God’s tears. Though it was barely a square meter in size, each drop could be exchanged for five drops of the Elixir of Grand Growth, making this a substantial treasure trove.

These tears had flowed into the crevice here after Sejun defeated the Colossal Disaster Ogres.

“Well done, Vice Chairman Theo!”

“Puhuhut. I, Vice Chairman Theo, always deliver, nya!”

Beaming from Sejun’s praise, Theo’s ego soared.

Scritch. Scritch.

Sejun vigorously ruffled Theo’s head in approval, then sent all the Creator God’s immature tears to Emila.

Soon after—

[Emila Iveners, the First Apostle of the Creator God, cannot process this volume in one go.]
[Emila Iveners will supply 1 million drops of the Elixir of Grand Growth daily for 100 days.]
[If unsatisfied, you may choose to urge Emila Iveners!]
[Would you like to urge her?]

The message appeared.

Has the system finally developed a sense of humor? Sejun chuckled at the idea of rushing Emila and replied:

“No, that’s fine.”

He decided not to push. After all, there was no urgent need for the Elixir of Grand Growth. His inventory already had plenty lying around unused.

The reason?

He was sick of the strawberry flavor.

Having consumed so much of it, the taste had become unbearable. And mixing it with other dishes was out of the question, as its artificial strawberry taste ruined everything it touched.

A short while later—

[You have completed the quest.]
[As a reward, you have received 1 million drops of the Elixir of Grand Growth.]

Before Sejun appeared 5,000 glass bottles, each containing the elixir.

“Should I send one to Kyungchul?”

Looking at the overwhelming amount of elixir, Sejun briefly considered his friend Kyungchul.

“No, I shouldn’t.”

Kyungchul might die.

Shaking his head, Sejun remembered how reckless he himself had been. It would be unfair to put Kyungchul through the same ordeal.

Each bottle contained 200 drops of the elixir, enough to raise a person’s stats by 20,000. But Kyungchul was from Earth, a world of ordinary humans. His body couldn’t handle that much power.

“Three drops should do.”

And just like that, Kyungchul avoided certain doom without even knowing it.

“Let’s go home.”

“Puhuhut. Sounds good, nya!”

Sejun returned with Theo to the 99th floor of the Black Tower.

Upon arriving home, Sejun No. 12 was preparing dinner.

Queng!

“Dad, Queng is here!”

From afar, Queng rushed toward him, announcing his return. As always, Queng had a knack for showing up precisely at mealtime.

“Queng, welcome back.”

Quhehehe. Queng!

 

“Hehehe. Dad, Queng found some great herbs!”

Queng handed Sejun two herbs.

[Three-Month-Old Ginseng of Strength]
[Three-Month-Old Fleeceflower Root of Potential]

“Thanks.”

Sejun expressed his gratitude as he took the herbs from Queng.

[The title <One Who Has Gazed at Primordial Origins for a Long Time> has identified the essence of the Three-Month-Old Fleeceflower Root of Potential.]

Golden light glimmered in Sejun’s eyes as new information was revealed.

-If absorbed by the Baby Doll Fleeceflower Root, it will significantly accelerate its growth.

“It can be absorbed by the Baby Doll Fleeceflower Root?”

Better store this for now.

Sejun placed the fleeceflower root in his subspace warehouse. Then—

“Here. Queng gets rice cakes dipped in honey, and Dad gets ginseng dipped in honey.”

He handed Queng a honey-dipped rice cake and dipped the ginseng in honey for himself.

Crunch. Crunch.

The honey helped mask much of the bitterness, making it bearable to eat.

[You have consumed Three-Month-Old Ginseng of Strength.]
[Strength increased by 30.]

After finishing the ginseng—

“Puhuhut. The great hybrid Chairman Park, I’ve brought something too, nya!”

Theo, brimming with confidence, appeared, dragging a bundle of money from the bedroom where Iona was staying.

“Huh? Why is there so much?”

Sejun asked, puzzled.

The amount Theo pulled out was roughly 1 trillion Tower Coins—a sum impossible to earn just by selling crops.

“Puhuhut. I received it from making a new Merchant Lord my subordinate, nya!”

Theo declared proudly.

He probably stole it.

Sejun naturally didn’t take Theo’s words at face value.

Then—

[Merchant Network: Penny Pincher Soltina from the Blue Tower has entered.]
[Blue Tower Merchant Soltina: Everyone, Vice Chairman Theo took 1 trillion, 3 billion, 189 million, 912 thousand, and 381 Tower Coins from me! I’m so upset!]

The merchant Soltina began complaining in the Merchant Network the moment they entered.

However—

[Silver Tower Merchant Charlie the Gambler: Rookie mistake.]
[Green Tower Merchant Shark the Betrayer: Soltina, are you sure you’re a real Merchant Lord? That’s such a small amount to lose.]
[Green Tower Merchant Turbo the Golden Land Turtle: This is a space for those who’ve lost at least 5 trillion Tower Coins to Vice Chairman Theo. Soltina, you’re not qualified to be here yet. Try harder to lose more to Theo.]

Soltina was met only with scorn and so-called “encouragement.”

[Blue Tower Merchant Bocel: I’ll be camping on the 48th floor of the Blue Tower where Vice Chairman Theo appeared starting today. I’m preparing lots of money to earn a praise badge.]
[Purple Tower Merchant Choba the Invincible: Hehehe, I’ve already done that!]
[Purple Tower Merchant Choba the Invincible: Sharing two fresh photos of me as an Outstanding Employee with the praise badge from Vice Chairman Theo.]
[Silver Tower Merchant Byurin the Fierce: Choba, stop spamming photos. I’m warning you.]
[Silver Tower Merchant Byurin the Fierce: Picture of my frowning husband, Hojin.]
[Purple Tower Merchant Choba the Invincible: Eeek! Yes, ma’am!]
[Silver Tower Merchant Byurin the Fierce: Bocel, make sure to post photos when you get your badge.^^]
[Blue Tower Merchant Bocel: Yes, I will.^^]

The topic soon shifted to the currently trending issue of praise badges.

“Let’s sleep.”

After dinner and playing with his companions, Sejun took Queng to Pink Fur.

“Queng, sleep well.”

Quhehehe. Queng!

“...Queng, aren’t you forgetting something?”

Sejun looked at Queng with a disappointed expression.

Queng?

Queng paused briefly, then realized what he had forgotten and flew back to Sejun.

Smooch.

He gave Sejun a goodnight kiss.

“Hehe. Sleep well, Queng. Dream of Dad.”

Sejun’s expression instantly softened into a beaming smile.

Returning home, Sejun announced:

“Alright. Let’s get to work again.”

“Puhuhut. Understood, nya!”

“Kyik kyik kyik. Yes!”

Kikihee. Squeak!
[Heehee. Butler! I’ll work hard!]

Together, they entered Kamangi’s mental world to apologize to the spirits.

Am I amazing or what?!

The Giant Chairman Park No. 3 struck a proud pose while offering the spirits a slide.

“Tch!”

Sejun deliberately avoided making eye contact with the boastful Park No. 3.

Then—

“Gilsun Nightmare, we need a pleasant dream over here too.”

“Eek! Stop!”

Sejun teased the Nightmare, who still wasn’t used to its new name.

While they were apologizing—

Guruluk.

A Corruption appeared.

Whoosh.

It vanished as soon as Sejun’s gaze landed on it, but not before leaving behind ominous words.

-Yo...u... soon...

Once again, it left Sejun feeling uneasy.

“How many times is this now?”

The Corruption always left unpleasant warnings when it appeared.

Will everything be alright?

A deep-seated unease bubbled within him.

“Puhuhut. Chairman Park, don’t rot, nya!”

Theo leaped onto Sejun’s face and began kneading it with his paws.

Squish. Squish.

Thanks to Theo’s antics, the rising anxiety dissipated like morning mist, leaving Sejun much calmer.

Then—

So what if it comes?! My crew is crazy strong!

“Hehe.”

Sejun’s confidence surged again.

“Nya?!”

You’re rotting again, nya!

Seeing Sejun’s face darken once more, Theo resumed his frantic paw therapy.

While this was happening—

[The <Kibid> managed by the Red Tower is being destroyed by a calamity.]
[The Great Red Dragon Ramter Zahir, Administrator of the Red Tower, has offered you a final chance to save <Kibid>.]
[Mid-Level Administrator Quest generated.]

[Mid-Level Administrator Quest: Go to <Kibid>, defend the remaining five Red Towers, and defeat the calamity. If only one tower remains, the quest will fail.]
Reward: Peace in <Kibid>, +500 to all stats, 50 billion Tower Coins
Failure: Automatic return to the Black Tower.

The quest notification appeared before Sejun.

<Kibid> was on the verge of destruction before Sejun could acquire its first-floor land deed. Ramter had pinned all his hopes on Sejun, giving up on descending himself.

“Alright, everyone. Let’s stop here for today.”

Sejun quickly exited the mental world.

“Theo, wake Queng and bring him here.”

“Puhuhut. Understood, nya!”

He began preparing for departure.

Then—

Bang!

[What?! What’s this?!]

Flame No. 225, working in <Eraiel>, was struck by a sudden attack and extinguished.

It was taken down by an ordinary wild animal.

This world was strange.

In the Level 9 world of <Eraiel>, the laws of the world, crafted in ancient times, dictated that—

Weak makes strong, and strong makes weak.

This was why Flame No. 225 had been defeated by a common beast.

So, am I the weakest here?!

[Woohoo!]

Having extinguished several incarnations, Flame realized the rules of <Eraiel> and couldn’t have been happier.