Leaving to find another way of entry, Gem heard a wait from the tower. There was no entryway previously, but a portion of stones were slowly sliding back and then it moved to the side. A pair of hands waved Gem inside.

As soon as Gem walked in, barefooted, the crowd was staring silently at her with interest. There were a lot of people.

'Are they other players?' Looking about, the interior of the tower was just like the exterior – cold white stones.

“Look, she is still wearing novice equipment.”

“You're right! She shouldn't be here.” The sound of murmurs float about.

“That means she was running around outside with the harpies? No way! They are at least level 60!” Surprise and awe filled their faces.

“Maybe she's wearing the novice equipments to hide her level...” Some nodded in agreement.

“Pfft – what a show off!”

Gem could hear them but she didn't understand what the deal was. She looked around for Won Bin but saw no familiar face.

'I'd recognize him anywhere.' Swimming through the crowd, she climbed the stone stairs to the next floor. Again, she was faced with a large crowd and they all turned to look at her.

Gem saw the young man whom she knocked unconscious from earlier and his crew. The crowd looked on curiously as she walked over to them. As much as Gem wanted to hit the young man again, she already had a debt of 700 coppers.

“Hmph! It's your lucky day!” She was brash for someone who just started playing. Moving along after not spotting Won Bin, she proceeded to the next floor. Suddenly, the tower began to sway heavily. A long ear-splitting cry caused everyone to wince and cover their ears while unsteadily falling backwards.

Despite the fact that Gem had terrific balance due to Tae Kwon Do, various bodies grabbed on to her meanwhile pulling her down too.

'Ow' As soon as Gem's behind met the floor, she received a message.

Alert!

Angry at the blood spilled of her kinswomen, the Queen Harpy, Zeas has descended.

Location: Soul City

Zeas' Cry has decreased your speed by 50%.

'Oh no!' Not being able to stand, Gem crawled painfully slow up the stairs to the top floor. Many people were groveling on the ground and clutching their ears while groans filled the room.

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'There is no way oppa is here.' Gem ducked her head and crawled some more until she was beneath the tower window. Slapping her hands on the window sill, she momentarily noted the ruggedness and rawness of the stone before peeking her head above and observing the situation. Instantly, a strong wind chaffed her face.

Zea was a quarter of the size of Soul City. Every flap of her wings swept the fighting humans away. It seemed like they were having a hard time getting near.

Gem saw the fighters slowly retreating, and the queen harpy did not give chase but continued to destroy the city just by the flap of her wings. Roofs were being lifted, flags were torn, and all these objects were slowly being sucked into the vortex around her. As the debris spiraled, it has formed a defensive wall around Zea.

'Oppa is not here. That means he must be down there somewhere!' Gem decided she must do something before Won Bin gets hurt. Gathering all her strength, she tightly gripped the rough sides of the window and hopped up the window sill. The ragged edges of the stones scratched her bare foot, but she ignored the pain.

Drawing in all the air to her lungs, she yelled, “Ugly face!!! Look here!!” Though her voice reverberated throughout the tower, the noise from the storm outside easily diminished her cry to a squeak.

Without giving up, Gem screamed out all the profanities in her book.

A nervous voice came behind her, “Uh, w-what are you up to?”

Gem didn't even respond and continued to yell the things which Won Bin says frequently. It continued on for about 5 minutes and then she heard a 'ding'.

You have created a new skill.

Unforgiving Yell (Beginner Lv. 1): You are relentless and leaves no mercy to the victims of your words. All creatures will be warned of your fury.

Your words can now be heard within a 1 mile radius.

Fighting Spirit -1%

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