SSS-Class Gacha Hunter Chapter 75

#75

Episode 75

Test of prowess (1)

Could it be that an intelligent monster appeared from the beginning?

In an instant, Jeongdo transformed King Panacea into Samo and aimed it at the Join people in front of him.

However, rather than being surprised by such behavior, the Join people burst out laughing happily.

“Khaat! That’s a good attitude. “That’s how it should come out when a stranger suddenly starts talking to you in a strange land!”

“… “What is it?”

“For now, put away your weapons. I have no intention of causing harm. “I’ll explain everything.”

<It doesn’t seem like a lie. Master.>

Instead of putting away his weapon right away, he took a step back. Ixia said that, but the join people in front of her could have suddenly changed their attitude and rushed at her. It was only after Jeong-do had widened the distance enough that he withdrew his weapon.

“This challenger is very suspicious. But it’s a good thing. “Naive guys usually can’t fly to high places.”

The Join people laughed and continued speaking.

“Let me introduce myself first. My name is ‘Fast Running Grandel’. I am in charge of you in this exam. “Please take care of me.”

“manager?”

“Yes. “A being who challenges unparalleled trials.”

I felt somewhat confused by the Join people’s words. Since it was said to be a special mission dungeon, I expected it to be a slightly more difficult way to defeat monsters. But the reality was completely different from what I thought.

“This time, I want to check on my side. Calm too. Origin: Earth, the 37th planet in the universe. Am I right?”

“… that’s right.”

I had no idea what Universe 37 was about, but the name and the fact that it was Earth were correct. What should we think about the fact that the being in the dungeon is aware of our personal details?

A special mission type dungeon.

It seemed like it was taking place in a completely different format than the dungeons I had experienced so far. To a certain extent, I listened to the words of the Join people and Grandel.

“You probably have a lot of questions, so let’s move on. “Couldn’t we just stand in the middle of the forest and have a long conversation?”

After saying that, Grandel began to walk away.

“hmm… .”

A member of the Join tribe who introduced himself as Grandel. The suspicions about him have not completely disappeared, but what is certain is that he has information.

You need to know about this place.

After making that decision, he started walking after Grandel.

How much time has passed?

The two left the dense forest, passing the last tree they had just passed.

“Tsk.”

When I suddenly emerged from the shadow of the tree forest into a bright place, I closed my eyes for a moment.

“… and.”

After opening my eyes, I couldn’t help but be amazed by the scenery I saw. What appeared through the forest was a cliff. Jeongdo stood at the edge of the cliff and looked straight ahead. There was an endless sky.

Yes.

Even though I didn’t raise my head and looked straight ahead, the sky was wide open. I went down the hill and saw fluffy clouds at the bottom of the cliff. I watched the scene in a daze as the strong wind blew.

At that time, I heard Grandel’s voice in my ear.

“Welcome to Delaf, the island in the sky. Challenger of this world.”

The place where Jeong-do arrived through the dungeon gate.

It was a large island floating in the sky.

* * * * * *

“ruler. “You probably have a lot of questions, so feel free to ask anything.”

Do and Grandel were sitting across from each other at a wooden table. As he introduced himself as the person in charge of Jeong-do, Grandel was friendly to Jeong-do. After gathering my thoughts for a while, I asked what I was most curious about.

“First of all, I want to know where this place is and what it does.”

“This is Delaf, Sky Island. It is a sacred island where tests of merit take place. “Every time there is a test, beings who meet certain qualifications from all over the universe come and take the test.”

“… what?! “So you’re saying that other people besides me will also take the test?”

I was somewhat surprised. People flocking from all over the universe? The scale of this is too big!

“Yes. However, it is not a place where anyone can come. In the entire universe, there are so many people who have reached their limit. Most of them remain stagnant without exceeding the limit, while some go beyond the limit and raise their level. And even among those few, only a very small number can come here by meeting certain conditions. Congratulations. Calm too. “You are the chosen one.”

Grandel was saying it with the nuance that it was truly an honor, but he could not sympathize with the extent to which he had not yet properly grasped the situation.

“So, how do you know my name?”

“The people of Delaf receive revelations from God. Who comes from where, when they come, etc. We help those taking the exam successfully advance to the next level. “That is our glorious duty.”

“That would mean that there are as many helpers as there are challengers. And my helper is you.”

“That’s it. degree. “I’m really glad that the person in charge is smart.”

Grandel looked at Jeongdo with bright eyes. Indeed, was that the reason why he was favorable towards him? Do-do asked Grandel again.

“What specific help does it provide?”

“Basically, we provide housing and food until you take the exam. Additionally, you can answer any questions you have or provide training if you wish, as long as the information is permitted. “But I don’t really recommend it.”

“huh? “Why?”

“If you are truly talented, you may be able to attain enlightenment and rise in rank just by our teachings.”

“… what?”

Isn’t that strange? I came here to raise my level, but you’re telling me not to train because there’s a risk of raising my level?

Grandel, who realized that level of doubt, opened his mouth.

“This is because beings whose status has risen cannot take the test.”

“Then you don’t have to take the test.”

“That’s what makes Delaf special. If you increase your rank through Delaf’s test, you will receive very special perks. “Depending on the challenger’s behavior during the test, God directly bestows appropriate blessings.”

“aha.”

This means that if your rank increases before the test, your chances of receiving that privilege will disappear. Jeongdo nodded and asked another question.

“I wish you could explain more about that rise in rank. “There is no such concept where I live.”

“hmm? You don’t know that, but you came here? “It’s amazing.”

Although Grandel was slightly surprised, he answered the question to some extent.

“As existence continues to be trained, it will one day reach its limit. It may be a helpless part or it may be an intellectual part. If you continue to train, one day you will face a wall. Breaking down that wall. That is what raises the level.”

If I were to use myself as an example, my status was 99. That was the limit of a human being called Jinseongdo.

“Can I raise my rank just by taking the test?”

“Not really. This is only possible if you survive the test. There are many ways to increase your level. Normally, ‘enlightenment’ is the most common method, or it can be done by taking a mysterious elixir, and if you achieve a great feat, your rank may increase as a reward.”

“Which of these is Delaf’s test?”

Is this an ordeal to achieve enlightenment? Or will they give you an elixir that can increase your rank if you pass the test? If not that too…

Grandel grinned and answered the question.

“Delaf adopted the last method. Delaf’s test is a way to achieve feats.”

“feat? “What feat must I accomplish?”

Even if I vaguely described it as a feat, nothing came to mind. Should I catch some kind of dragon? When nothing came to mind, he looked at Grandel.

“Isn’t it obvious?”

“Grandel,” he said in a rather high-pitched voice that did not suit his size.

“It is a place where those who have trained to the limit from all over the universe gather in one place. “What greater feat could there be than defeating them all?”

A job change quest given to Jeong Do.

It was a battle royale in which players had to survive until the end among the mightiest of the entire universe.

* * * * * *

“Where will the test be held?”

“Sky Island Delaf is a place made up of large and small floating islands. Among them, the test begins on an uninhabited island of an appropriate size. It is a place where the natural beauty of nature is preserved as it is, teeming with vicious monsters and poisonous substances. “The final winner who survives there and defeats all other competitors is the winner of the test.”

‘It’s a real battle royale.’

Nothing more, nothing less, it was just the battle royale itself. Except that the participants are superhumans living in their own universe.

“Is that the only rule for the test?”

“Yes. Eliminating competitors before the test begins is prohibited, but any means may be used after the test begins. “You can use any object or skill you have prepared.”

“Isn’t that a bit unfair? “Someone else might prepare weapons of a different level.”

“Calm down. Challenger. Don’t be mistaken. This is not a competition, it is a war. “The fact that he obtained that weapon is in itself a testament to his skill.”

I was very fortunate.

A person with weapons of a different class, which was mentioned a little while ago when talking about unfairness.

Because it meant Jeong-do himself.

<I think I can be active just by hearing what you say. Master!>

A wild space without any prior information. It was clear that Ixia’s <Persimmon> would be absolutely effective in such a place. In addition, since it is possible to understand other people’s intentions, the contrast between ‘cooperation and betrayal’, which can be considered the flower of battle royale, was perfect.

Is that it?

The most important thing in battle royale is securing food. But it wasn’t a problem at all for me.

<Inventory.>

As long as you have subspace skills that ignore weight and volume, you can prepare in advance. No, there was already a lot of emergency food in the inventory to prepare for an emergency.

In addition, <Observation> allows you to detect people and objects you see for the first time, and even traps.

I was certain to that extent.

This stage is for you.

“good. So when does the exam start?”

“It is 24 hours after the last test challenger appeared. By the way, the last challenger of this test was you, Jinjeongdo.”

What he meant was that the test would start in 24 hours, or in about 20 hours since time had passed since he arrived here.

“what? Is there a difference in arrival time as well? Aren’t those who arrive late at a disadvantage? “Those who arrived first may have formed an alliance.”

“It’s just as you said. Of course, on the surface, such actions are prohibited… The people who came here are all people who have reached the highest level. We could have formed an alliance just by looking at each other in passing. But that’s about it. “The luck of getting here first is also part of skill.”

Luck is also a skill.

Is there anyone else who understands those words as well as he does? To some extent, I couldn’t help but smile bitterly.

“good. Teach me more I need to know for the rest of my time.”

“Of course. If the challenger in charge wins, the helper also benefits. “I will do my best for your victory.”

So, we spent the remaining time preparing.

* * * * * *

The next morning.

To move to the island, the challengers do not all move together, but move randomly to the warp gate in each helper’s house. Very convenient way. Although I was a little disappointed because I was secretly expecting something like an airship.

“Whew. good.”

Jeong Do stood in front of the gate and took a deep breath. Grandel laughed when he saw that.

“Hehe. Are you nervous? “Don’t worry, you will do well.”

“of course. “Please start.”

As Jeongdo said so, Grandel activated the warp gate.

“I wish you victory.”

After hearing Grandel’s last words, he disappeared into the warp gate.

And so one of the greatest tests in the entire universe has just begun.

Sky Island Delaf.

Day 1 of Battle Royale begins.

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