Episode 139
“… … .”
Seren’s head tilted about 15 degrees when she saw me.
Seren, who was looking at me with an expressionless face, spoke in a surprisingly calm voice.
“Than you think… “It came faster.”
If it feels like a word that somehow implies a lot of meaning, maybe I’m overinterpreting it.
It sounded like, ‘You somehow managed to get there faster than me.’ It also sounded like they expected me to get to the third floor.
I asked outright.
“what do you mean?”
“It doesn’t mean anything. “I don’t know about you on the first floor, but I expected it to be a bit clogged on the second floor.”
“… … .”
It stung a little.
Surely, if it weren’t for Musin, I would still be wandering around on the second floor.
I forced myself to change the uncomfortable topic.
“Are you planning to watch the trials on the third floor as well?”
“okay.”
“To go up to a few floors.”
“well… … .”
Seren thought for a moment and answered calmly.
“… “I think it’s at least the 4th floor.”
okay.
First of all, interests are aligned.
“To go to the 4th floor, you need to get a total of 150 points in the three rooms behind me. “Each room gets a perfect score of 100.”
“okay?”
Seren nodded, passed me by, looked intently at the three rooms, and after a while, headed toward the [Room of Agility].
‘Did you think the same thing as me?’
I still don’t know what this guy’s intentions are, but I thought he might be like that.
Seren asked as she saw me following her.
“Why are you following me?”
“I’m just going to take a look.”
“… … .”
“no?”
“… “Do whatever you want.”
A grin came out.
No need to tell me that, I always live as I want.
I followed Seren and entered the [Room of Quickness].
Since you know where and what kind of throws will be thrown, you can watch Seren’s actions while standing exactly outside the range.
‘Come to think of it… … .’
This guy doesn’t ask me about my ordeal.
Although it would be helpful to hear the information in advance.
Are you overconfident in your own abilities?
or not… Do you already know what kind of test it is?
I watch Seren with similar thoughts as I did on the first floor.
[Begin step 1.]
Tuddudung-.
Seren easily dodged the flying ball and passed the second stage of arrow rain with ease.
What I wanted to focus on was step 3… … .
Clap!
The moment she saw the ugly disc with a blade, Seren’s eyes changed slightly.
‘Are you thinking about how to respond?’
There won’t be any time to think about it.
“Seup-.”
At that moment, Seren took a deep breath.
Fuwaaaaaaa!
Immediately after, long white hair fluttered around, and cold air spread out like an air wave centered around Seren.
Damn it… … ! The moment the flying disk touched the cold, it froze in midair.
‘ah.’
It’s not a blessing.
The true energy of extreme yin within the body was released through the skin.
In terms of structure, it feels similar to the Breath of the Sapphire Snake from the Jewel Mountain Range.
‘You gave attributes to mana.’
I was a little surprised.
The art that Seren showed went beyond simply covering her body or weapons with mana.
Not only did it have unique properties, but it also released mana through the skin rather than the hands.
Looking at it this way, I’m not sure how strong Seren is currently.
First of all, it seems like this guy has become much stronger than I remembered… … . So, Seren before her return.
Perhaps the [Altar of the Forgotten God] found in the forest inspired this guy?
‘But that works.’
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If you think about it, isn’t that also an act of defense?
Well, I didn’t touch it, so I passed. For this reason, it’s somewhat unfair as a warrior who fights with his bare body.
Anyway, if you have that skill, even level 4 won’t be a big problem for Seren.
Kwagagagagagagag!
As expected, Seren also froze all the heavy rain of weaponry falling from the sky.
[congratulations! You have cleared all the trials prepared in the Room of Quickness!]
[…] Calculating score… … .]
[Please wait a moment.]
… … .
… … .
[Score calculation has been completed.]
[NEW!] [1st place. Seren Good Spring. 97 points.]
“… … .”
And it was a new record.
Not only did I become an Iron Blood Ball, but my ranking suddenly dropped to 3rd place.
“Haaaa… … .”
Seren let out a cold breath.
He glanced at the leaderboard and seemed to hesitate slightly.
“… … .”
Whose name did he stop at?
While I was guessing by looking at the eyes, Seren passed me and headed to the next room.
Of course, I followed suit.
[Room of Speed]
The measurement method here is simple.
All you have to do is run a short distance in a long, straight space.
The distance is short, about 50 meters… … .
For step 1, just run.
In stage 2, obstacles arise.
In the third stage, a strong wind blows from somewhere.
And the long-awaited fourth step.
Rumbling… … !
“… … .”
Suddenly, the inside of the room collapsed, and the path to run became extremely narrow.
It’s not a road, but it almost looks like a walkway.
The ground on the left and right collapsed completely, forming a cliff, and darkness spread so deep that the bottom could not be seen.
Of course, you won’t die if you fall from there. This too must have been directed by Dean Alderson.
However, this scenery surprisingly has a big impact on our psychological state.
Whether it’s a hallucination or something else, it’s visual information that fools you even when you know it’s a trick.
Seren also looked a little nervous, but she didn’t seem to have any intention of giving up the challenge and ran down the skinny road at the signal.
However, the speed was obviously very slow.
[Room of Speed: 71 points.]
Oh yea. won
It’s not just a win, it’s a complete win.
As I giggled, Seren’s gaze turned towards me.
Then he glanced at the rankings and muttered in a slightly surprised voice.
“97 points… … ?”
“Kill me?”
“… … .”
Seren did not accept my joke and closed her mouth.
And finally the last [Room of Power].
This room does not pose a particularly large threat like the [Speed Room] or [Agility Room].
The simplest test?
Step 1 is to destroy the wooden scarecrow.
Stage 2 is a large rock.
Level 3 is armor.
The final 4th stage involves breaking the large, pitch-black shield.
I crossed my arms and recalled my challenge.
‘The last shield was quite strong.’
Of course, that’s generally the case, and it wasn’t a problem for me.
In the first place, the Cheonhwa First Strike and the Baek Il Sik are martial arts that focus on destructive power.
‘What about this guy?’
Personally, I thought that what Seren lacked most was destructive power.
It was as expected.
The scarecrow and the rock were destroyed by hand, but the armor ended up being slightly dented.
Seren was not even qualified to challenge level 4.
[Room of Power: 52 points.]
“Ugh.”
Perhaps the score was a bit of a shock, but the expression on his face didn’t look good.
Seren sighed, looked at the rankings again, and looked at me with an even more surprised face than before.
I guess you saw my score.
“what… … ? “How did you do it?”
I answered in a proud tone.
“I’m naturally strong.”
Seren, unusually, didn’t laugh at my nonsense and looked intently at my face.
Then he says something somewhat unexpected.
“you… … .”
“huh?”
“You’re really strong.”
I don’t think it means that he is strong.
It’s something I hear often these days, but I was a bit surprised because I didn’t expect to hear it from Seren.
Seren looked at me with a somewhat complicated gaze… … . Anyway, this guy’s total score is 220 points.
Although it is not high enough to be ranked, it is fully qualified to challenge for the 4th floor.
Kugugu… … .
Then the wall of the waiting room moved, and a hidden staircase was revealed beyond it.
“oh… … .”
It was in a place like that.
We headed straight to the stairs.
Fortunately, this time I could clearly see the destination, not the circular stairs.
Even taking that into account, it was quite long.
As I was climbing the stairs, Seren asked.
“Hey.”
“say.”
“Are you on the just side?”
“what?”
It was the first time in my life that I had been asked such an absurd question, so I stopped in my tracks.
I looked at him wondering if he was joking, but Seren was looking at me with a surprisingly serious expression.
I had no choice but to answer.
“hmm. Moderately… … ?”
“is it… … .”
Seren hesitated for a moment and then spoke again.
“Then, can you help me at the Academy?”
“Which one?”
“It’s difficult to say in detail. still… “It’s for the peace and well-being of innocent people.”
“… … .”
Since I didn’t respond, Seren added hastily.
“It’s absolutely nothing suspicious. I don’t mind risking my life. “I promise.”
“… … .”
What is this atmosphere all of a sudden?
The suddenly serious atmosphere gave me a bit of goosebumps. This was because, as a human being, I basically do not prefer this kind of heavy atmosphere.
“Is it very dangerous?”
“You could die.”
Does it come out loud?
I nodded and said.
“It’s not difficult to help.”
I owe this guy something.
“But I can’t help you if you speak in general terms like you do now. If you really want help, be clear about the situation and explain it clearly. “That’s the basics.”
“… … .”
Seren closed her mouth at my correct opinion and suddenly glanced at her surroundings.
Are you checking to see if anyone is eavesdropping?
I also tried to spread my spirit, but I didn’t feel like I was particularly popular.
The same goes for communication modifications.
“The academy might be dangerous. “I’m not sure.”
“It’s dangerous. “For what?”
“It’s still hard to say that much.”
“why.”
“If I tell you this, you’ll treat me like I’m crazy.”
“… … .”
The moment I heard those words.
I remembered the conversation I had with this guy at the retreat before returning.
– I’ll tell you later.
– why.
– Because I don’t want to be treated like a crazy bitch.
And what happened after that?
Priest Juan revealed his magic, Evan became a minor priest, and eventually the devil came down. As a result, more than half of the spirits who participated died.
Then I understood Seren’s position.
If this guy had told me the truth back then, how would I have reacted?
It is a nonsense story that says a priest has infiltrated the Badniker family and eventually summons the Demon King.
‘I guess they treated me like a crazy bitch.’
I said with a sigh.
“okay. “I will help you.”
“… … ! really?”
Seren spoke in a slightly raised tone. I think this is the first time I’ve seen him so excited.
On the other hand, I felt a little nervous.
‘… This guy didn’t ask for help until the end in Badnicker.’
That guy is now hoping for my help.
The reason may not simply be because I am strong.
So the answer is simple.
-Sooner or later, a disaster worse than Badknicker will occur at the Academy.
‘… Something related to the devil will break out here too.’
pestilence.
The empire is such a mess.
* * *
Alderson was staring intently at the screen.
The atmosphere in the control room, which had been somewhat noisy, has now become quiet, almost like the eve of a storm.
It has to be that way.
Starting from the 4th floor, climbers are given real rewards.
The reward is a collection of treasures collected by Dean Alderson through his blood, sweat, and youth.
Alderson was holding a teacup, pretending to be relaxed, but his hands were trembling slightly.
‘… ‘You don’t know, do you?’
[Treasure warehouse] that can be accessed from the 4th floor.
In fact, it is a treasure trove, and very few people have reached that floor, so it has been a while since it was used as a substitute for a safe.
This means that whenever you get your hands on a valuable item, you stuff it inside.
Everything in the treasure trove is literally treasure, carefully collected by Alderson… … .
Of course, the value of the treasure is not the same.
Coincidentally, there is a particularly valuable item in the treasure trove right now.
This is the one that I put away a while ago and haven’t taken out yet.
‘No way, no way, no way. I wouldn’t choose that.’
okay. There is no way to choose.
Because it looks shabby and useless on the outside. Unless you’re crazy, you wouldn’t choose that.
but… … .
‘… … .’
Alderson’s nervous gaze turned back to the screen.
The moment I saw the two spirits who had just entered the fourth floor, I swallowed my dry saliva without even realizing it.
‘Badniker… … .’
The moment I thought about that last name again, goosebumps appeared on my forearms.
* * *
There are more than one or two things I want to ask Seren.
Actually, this guy was a bit harsh when he decided to go to the academy… … . Does it feel like that premonition has only become clear at this moment?
What happens in the academy, one of the safest places in the alternative system?
I was very curious, but decided to ask for more details after climbing the tower.
[Welcome to Dalian’s floor!]
[※Fourth rule※]
[At least 2 people are required to undergo this floor trial.]
[…] Checking… … .]
[Two challengers. Has confirmed.]
[Choose a reward before sparring.]
“compensation?”
When I tilted my head, the voice continued.
[All challengers who reach the 4th floor are eligible to enter the ‘Treasure Warehouse’.]
[You can select one reward before sparring.]
“We didn’t even fight, but they’re already giving us compensation…” “It’s bigger than I thought.”
Seren cynically responded to my self-talk.
“You big bastard. You didn’t give anything from the 1st to the 3rd floor. “There is no such thing as a moth.”
“… “Are you sure they all hear our voices?”
Seren snorted openly. ‘Listen.’ It looks like he’s doing it.
In fact, I kept my mouth shut because I agreed with the statement that the dean was a bitch.
Anyway, we entered the place called [Treasure Warehouse].
Paaa-!
“oh… … .”
My eyes widened at the bright light.
In general, it was not a mountain of gold coins, jewels, and expensive accessories as the word ‘treasure warehouse’ suggests… … .
There were a lot of weapons and armor on display that looked expensive at first glance.
In addition, old books, elixirs, and magic tools that looked like antiques were also seen.
“Hey… There are so many amazing things. What’s this? “It looks like a kettle.”
There was no further explanation.
Are you telling me to choose for myself?
While I was watching, Seren glanced around and said.
“I’ll take this.”
I looked for something and saw that it was wooden armor.
“what is that?”
Dalkak-.
Instead of answering, Seren opened the wooden armor.
What was placed inside was an ice bead that gave off a cold aura, and from what I could see, it looked like an elixir.
“It’s a 10,000-year decision. “This is my first time seeing something this big.”
Is this an ice version of Youngok?
As if my prediction was correct, Seren immediately took out the crystal and put it in her mouth.
Then, he rolled the decision with his mouth like melting candy.
“Is it delicious?”
“It’s cold.”
… It’s cold.
Anyway, Seren glared at me as if telling me not to talk to her for a while, so I also looked around and looked around.
‘The weapon is passed. Passed the armor too. accessories? Some of this too.’
So should I buy some expensive jewelry?
well.
It’s nice to have a lot of money, but it’s not like I’m in a pinch right now.
No matter what anyone says, I am a Booja with an asset of 5,000 gold.
‘This is so embarrassing.’
Since I don’t really need anything, it’s hard to choose what to do even if I lay out the board.
… But it’s okay.
Because I have a secret weapon!
I took a deep breath in my heart and then shouted.
‘God of War… … !’
[…] Something?]
Despite my slightly exaggerated call, Mushin responded in his characteristic calm voice.
I asked with a grin.
‘What is the most valuable thing in this treasure trove?’
If you don’t know what’s what, it’s best to take the most expensive one first.
fantasy,
