Episode 131
“You have somewhere to go today.”
On the tenth day, the Blood Demon suddenly said these words.
“Are you perhaps training in a new place?”
“That’s not it. Because you are the only one going there. Nor do I know where you are going or how much time you will have to spend.”
“It’s the tower’s decision.”
“okay. “It was already planned to be done that way.”
Originally, this is where Salseong Han Kang-hyuk was supposed to go.
Even though the blood demon knew that I was not Han Kang-hyuk, he pretended not to know and tried to send me there.
‘Was it a good idea to kill Han Kang-hyuk?’
It is definitely a place where something is arranged just for the sake of living.
There is no reason not to go.
Because Salseong is the one who receives preferential treatment in this tower.
Suddenly, my attention is caught by a message offering me a salseong offer.
[If you accept the offer to live, you will receive the following benefits.]
1. 1.5 million gold
2. Legendary skill
3. Legendary weapon
4. Rapid growth in horsepower
[Do you want to accept?]
In the past few days, conditions have improved further.
The initial offer amount was 800,000 gold, so the amount has almost doubled.
Of course, I don’t plan on making any response.
I wanted to see how far it would go, and it was interesting to be able to push and pull with T.O.P in this way.
“It’s time, so let me open the portal.”
“You want to do it yourself?”
“It’s a power given from the tower. “It cannot be used carelessly.”
Master has never shown me the power of the tower like this.
I just occasionally summoned doppelgängers who looked exactly like me and had them spar with me.
‘Well, the blood demons are much more stagnant in the tower.’
In addition, Blood Demon is a person who is credited with creating the swordsmanship skills within the system. It is no wonder that he received more powers.
Ji-e-ing-
The space was torn apart by the Blood Demon’s gesture and a crack appeared.
If the Blood Demon sends me away coolly, it won’t be a dangerous place at all.
“Please come back.”
“yes.”
I lightly threw myself into the unknown place where Han Kang-hyuk must have gone.
* * *
[This is the 20th floor where the bloody day will unfold.]
[Experience the 20th floor in advance with the authority of Salseong.]
[Remaining time: 2 hours]
[After 2 hours, all 11 people will be summoned to one location.]
It was amazing.
This is a future stage that has not yet been revealed to players.
This was where even the bloody day would unfold.
‘It’s a bloody day.’
I don’t know everything, but I know some.
A day when assassins gain power by committing massacres against players.
It was a day that was originally supposed to be held on the 10th floor, but was postponed for a while through collaboration between me and Son Seo-yeon.
There will probably not be two reprieves.
‘After the 20th floor, only a few players will be able to survive.’
Salseong are people who exist to regulate the tower’s ecosystem.
If the tower determines that the number of players is excessive, it will significantly increase the power of the Assassin.
At least in the area I belong to, there is a strong possibility of that happening.
In any case, our area skipped the bloody day on the 10th floor.
“Han Kang-hyuk!”
A portal opened in front of me and a person appeared.
Nam Sohyun. gladiator. Of course, it is a living thing.
“uh.”
It was an embarrassing thing.
A situation where I don’t know the other person at all, but the other person knows me.
I think I need to be sparing with my words for now.
Because we still don’t know what kind of relationship Nam So-hyun and Han Kang-hyuk have.
“long time no see. It feels like it’s been a few years, doesn’t it?”
“Well, that’s right.”
“Hey, what a reaction! Don’t you think you’re very happy? “It’s different from the 8th floor.”
The 8th floor is a place for qualification renewal.
This was the first time these two gladiators met.
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But I didn’t see Nam Sohyun at that time.
If there was someone else besides Han Kang-hyuk, there’s no way I wouldn’t have known about it.
‘In that case, my position has been filled after the return.’
“By the way, Han Kang-hyuk, you are also learning from a swordsman master right now, right?”
“uh? uh.”
It will be no different for Nam Sohyun.
It seems that the tower assigned a teacher to each assassin to prepare for the bloody day.
Nam So-hyun continued speaking with excitement.
“Now my master. Really good. “You say you come from a martial arts background. I wonder if you have this level of swordsmanship!”
“From Murim?”
For a moment, I came to my senses.
If you are from Wulin and are currently in the Tower… … .
As far as I know, there are only two of them.
Master and Blood Demon.
“Uh, he’s the leader of the Heavenly Demon Church, and he says he’s the best of all time or something.”
I immediately touched my forehead.
The master had now returned to the tower after finishing his work in the martial arts world.
He even took away another disciple.
Of course, it was unavoidable because of the contract I made with TOP, but for some reason, I felt a sense of betrayal.
“say it. “What kind of swordsmanship did you learn from that cult leader?”
I had to check with Nam Sohyun now.
What kind of swordsmanship did the master teach?
“Do you understand if I tell you?”
“Even if you don’t know it, there is something that feels like a swordsmanship. “Is it first-class or third-class?”
“tooth. “You’re talking nonsense.”
“Speak quickly.”
“Jaunsimgeom. how is it? “If you look at the name alone, do you think it’s third-rate or first-class?”
“First class.”
Actually I don’t know.
It’s a sword technique I’ve never heard of while I was in the Heavenly Demon Church.
In an instant, the feeling of betrayal I felt from my teacher disappeared like melting snow.
If the master had even taught Nam So-hyeon how to use martial arts swords, she would have had a mental breakdown.
“Do you really think it’s top-notch?”
“Are you sure.”
“And you? “What sword techniques did you learn from whom?”
I think I will be able to answer with greater ease.
“I am also learning swordsmanship from a martial artist. His nickname is Blood Demon, and the sword technique I am learning is Surama Blood Sword.”
“… … Third rate. “If you just listen to the name.”
“… … .”
If you felt that way, there was nothing you could do.
Now that I think about it, I think it was me who betrayed, not my master.
Even though I learned the martial arts sword, the best sword technique, I learned the Blood Demon’s sword technique again.
Even something I voluntarily chose.
‘Is this kind of thing?’
Still, there is an excuse.
The reason I am learning the Surama blood sword is to better understand the martial arts sword. in.
In the end, the ultimate in swordsmanship is to come together as one.
* * *
The given experience time is 2 hours.
It wasn’t enough to thoroughly look around the entire 20th floor, but it was enough to understand the general characteristics of the place.
All monsters that appear on the 20th floor are troll species.
Baby Troll, Just Troll, Twin Head Troll, Giant Troll, Flying Troll.
What they all have in common is that they display excellent regenerative abilities, but the last two species are quite dangerous.
‘The level is a level, but the combat style itself is very difficult.’
Unless other players have leveled up to the 20th floor, it will be quite difficult to deal with the monsters here.
Also, one of the characteristics of the 20th floor is that store windows cannot be used.
Another check point was to purchase the necessary items in advance.
And most importantly, the ten assassins.
They each have their own safe zone.
It is a space that can perfectly defend against attacks from monsters and players, as well as a mana charging station.
‘It’s a complete privilege.’
You won’t die on the 20th floor, as the kill rate is quite acceptable.
We don’t know how many players are in our area, but as long as there is a safe zone, it will be a fight that will definitely be advantageous to Salseong.
[Register post number 6 as your safe zone.]
[Your 20th floor starting point is here.]
‘uh? ‘Is this what happens?’
11 posts on the 20th floor.
I was able to preoccupy one of them as my base.
Obtaining a safe zone despite not being a murderer was the biggest gain I made here.
It’s like having proper insurance.
[Recharges mana.]
It started as soon as I stepped into the safe zone.
The mana used up while hunting trolls is rapidly recharged.
Moreover, there is no limit to the number of charging times.
Good news for me, disaster for other players.
The conditions for the murderers to go crazy are now in place.
* * *
[The summoning begins.]
After the two hours provided, everyone was gathered in one place.
11 round tables arranged in a circle.
We sat there and looked at each other.
All 10 people except me were killed.
Son Seo-yeon was also here.
‘It’s useless to meet you.’
But he didn’t fix his eyes on her.
I’m too busy trying to figure out other characters.
Five men and five women.
Four swordsmen, three archers, two lancers, and one gunman.
Their appearances and expressions are also different.
From the smiley face that you can’t believe is real, to the facial expression that gives off the feeling of a psychopath at first glance.
‘It seems like all the crazy people have gathered in this area.’
Of course, all of their abilities are at a deceptive level.
High stats with overflowing magical power.
The weapons and items worn around the body are also items that are not commonly seen.
“Does anyone know why we are gathered now?”
“Is this a blind date arranged by TOP?”
Everyone’s expressions harden at the not-so-funny joke.
“wait. “You’ll get a message soon.”
“Before that, let’s reveal how many times everyone has preempted the post.”
As soon as the simple scan of each other was over, stories began to bubble up.
In the meantime, Son Seo-yeon does not say a word.
– Noisy guys!
One character remains the same.
And soon a message from the tower was transmitted.
[Elect a Salseong representative for District D-1463.]
[The Salseong representative of each district has the authority to declare the end of Blood Day.]
[Representative election is conducted by anonymous vote.]
“Is this the reason we gathered together?”
Another perk of living on the 20th floor.
It was said that he had the authority to finish the 20th floor at any time.
Of course, this is limited to only Salsung representatives.
Two questions arose here.
Do I, who is not a living person, have the right to vote just because I am here?
And for the same reason, can I become a Salsung representative?
The answer was soon found.
‘me!’
I immediately voted for myself.
[You voted for a person without representative authority. Please try again.]
surprising.
This meant that although he could not become a representative due to his non-life, he had the right to vote.
I don’t know if it’s a system error, but either way, my vote will have tremendous power.
I hold the actual casting boat.
‘Because no fool would not vote for himself.’
And everyone was aware of that.
“This vote. “There’s no way it could come true, right?”
“that’s right. “I thought everyone felt the same way.”
“We don’t know how the bloody day will unfold, but the power to declare an end is too powerful. “There is no reason to give up on being CEO of Salseong.”
Everyone is raising issues with this vote.
Soon the tower may require us to improve the voting process.
For example, by making us fight to elect a representative.
Considering TOP’s damn tendencies, it’s entirely possible, so I should step in before that happens.
“Why don’t we hold a first round of voting as a test? “If the results are as everyone expected, we will have to find a new consensus.”
All you have to do is proceed with the first round of voting.
Then, the representative I want will be decided.
-Continued in episode 132-
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