Episode 77
The tower of the towerless.
Kairos was working out hard in the tower room.
Strength training, commonly referred to as crunches.
He has been doing high intensity repetitions for four hours now without stopping.
Then suddenly he stopped exercising.
‘What is this energy?’
A familiar feeling in the basement.
That would mean his own clone had started moving.
“Who the hell are you?”
Kairos, the tower lord and the so-called Kwon Seong, had great pride as a martial artist.
That is why it was not easy for anyone to admit it unless they were a skilled martial artist.
The same goes for the dancers who live in the tower.
In Kairos’ eyes, they all seemed to lack something.
Even the NPCs above level 200 in the tower didn’t catch his eye, so how could a level 100-150 outsider enter?
He had seen countless dancers, but he had never appeared in front of them before.
Because they were all equally unsightly.
But this time, things were different.
“This is the first time a clone has appeared.”
The fact that they sent out a clone weakened to Lv.170 means that the level of the visiting dancer is quite high.
“… … Even if we do that, we won’t win.”
No matter how weakened one’s strength may be, one is still powerful.
As a foreigner who couldn’t even get past Lv. 150, it was a test that I couldn’t win from the start.
“That’s too bad. But if he was able to summon a clone, then he must be quite skilled.”
But it wasn’t to the extent of going down and revealing itself.
When he was level 150, he summoned the previous Kwon Seong and clung to him tenaciously, but was eventually defeated.
The endurance time was a whopping 12 hours and 32 minutes.
Even he, who has risen to the position of the current leader, has not been able to achieve victory, so there is no way that this martial artist will be able to achieve victory.
“One hour. If you can last just one hour, I’ll acknowledge you.”
* * *
Kairos, the power of Lv.170.
He was a large man, over 2 meters tall and weighing about 130 kg.
Even at 130kg, it looks like I have no fat at all and only muscle.
‘Hey, Kairos appears for level 104?’
Jeonghoon burst into laughter in disbelief.
It seems that Kairos was summoned by comprehensively considering one’s occupation, abilities, and skills.
‘It turned out well, actually.’
If you deal with Kairos at Lv.170, the story will flow more easily.
As Jeonghoon took his stance, Kairos smirked and quickly closed the distance with his sword.
Boohoo!
Kairos extended his fist to Jeonghoon’s face.
As Jeonghoon twisted his body to avoid the punch, Kairos, as if he had expected it, bent his elbow and struck Jeonghoon in the jaw.
However, Jeonghun used his new technique and avoided even that attack.
“Huh?”
A strange light appeared in Kairos’ eyes.
“It’s too early to be surprised.”
Jeonghoon began to display the first form of the King of Hell’s martial arts.
Even though it has declined and only a spirit remains, it is a martial art that has even been used to fight kings.
However, Kwon Sung Kairos skillfully defended against the first level of Hades’ martial arts.
He even started a fierce battle of wits with Jeong-Hoon, even counterattacking.
‘The 2nd level of the Hades’
As the Hades Sword technique unfolded, he rose to the second level.
Yet Kairos was not pushed back at all.
Is it true that authority is authority?
I was amazed at the power of Kairos several times while bumping fists.
Phew!
Kairos’ elbow struck Jeonghoon’s temple.
Even the experienced Jeong Hoon couldn’t help but feel flustered at this point.
‘Wow! Even though my level has dropped to 170, I’m still at this level.’
Kairos was on par with most of the formidable opponents that Jeonghoon had faced.
Of course, that’s it.
Those far above him are nothing compared to Kairos.
It was he who trampled all those guys and rose to become what he was.
puck!
Jeonghoon’s fist landed in Kairos’s stomach.
At the same time, the Hades’ fist technique was raised to 3 stars, and the Hades’ energy in both fists became thicker.
“This kid!”
A smile appeared on Kairos’ face as he allowed the valid hit.
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puck!
Jeonghoon’s fist struck Kairos’s abdomen again and began to press him.
Thud! Thud!
Even with the continued attacks, the smile never left Kairos’ lips.
Yes, that’s right.
Kairos is enjoying this battle right now.
‘The Four Stars of the Underworld.’
The King of Hell’s technique instantly rose to 4 stars.
The aura of the King of Hell rose and covered Jeong-Hoon’s shoulders.
At that moment, Kairos’ eyes changed.
“This much is not enough!”
[Lv.170 Kairos raises ‘Transcendent Body’ to its maximum level.]
[Lv.170 Kairos uses ‘Flash of Power’.]
Kairos disappeared from Jeonghoon’s sight for a moment.
Phew!
Jeonghoon’s head rose slightly as he was hit in the chin.
Kairos kicked him in the jaw.
Flash of lightning.
When you use the skill, your physical agility is doubled.
One of the skills that can only be learned by ascending to the rank of Kwon Seong.
But this won’t be enough to bring down Jeonghoon.
[4 Stars of the Underworld]
– Proficiency: 100%
– Fist damage increased by 25% (stack)
– Damage reduction increased by 20% (stack)
Additional abilities that are added each time the level goes up.
The damage from the fist was damage, but with the 20% damage reduction, Kairos’ attack did not inflict much damage on Jeonghoon.
[Your senses become more acute.]
When Jeonghoon activated his keen senses, all of his senses were heightened for 60 seconds.
Then, it was quickly activated to the Blackfield.
[Blackfield is activated.]
As he unleashed his skill, the ground around Jeonghoon was dyed black.
[All abilities are adjusted by 1.2x.]
At the same time, Kairos’s ability value decreases.
[All abilities of monsters that invade the area due to the influence of Blackfield are reduced by 3%.]
“What, what is this… … ?”
Kairos’ face turned pale with embarrassment.
It’s not over yet.
[All abilities increase by 15%.]
[20% damage reduction applies.]
[The time limit is ‘1 hour’.]
With the use of the ability boosting ring, Kairos’ power was further weakened.
From now on, it was Jeong-Hoon’s time.
puck!
Jeonghoon’s fist struck Kairos’ body.
Quasi-snap.
At that moment, a sound of something breaking was heard.
“My body… …?! Gasp!”
Kairos was the first to scream.
Now there is not even a smile on his face.
Transcendent body.
One of the effects of this skill is that it creates a layer of transparent defense walls that protect the body.
That defensive wall could not withstand the Hades’s fist and broke.
‘The 5 Stars of the Underworld’s Sword.’
The King of Hell’s technique has been upgraded to 5 stars.
Who would have thought that I would be seeing the 5-star version of Hades’s martial arts already?
It was unexpected, but thanks to Kairos, I was able to experience the power of the five stars of Hades Kenpo firsthand, so I felt a little grateful.
[The 5 Stars of the Underworld]
– Proficiency: 100%
– Fist damage increased by 25% (stack)
– Defense ignorance increases by 20% (stack)
-‘Passive: Will of the King of Hell’ activated
Passive: Will of the Underworld.
[The King’s Will]
-Type: Passive
-Rank: Legendary
-10% chance to reduce monster’s health and defense by 50%. (Cannot be stacked)
It’s a crazy option.
It wasn’t a legendary level Hades technique for nothing.
Even the odds were okay.
10% means 1 out of 10 successes.
Thud! Thud!
Jeonghoon threw his fists.
[Lv.170 Kairos’s vitality and defense are reduced by 50%.]
The skill was activated automatically when I fired it in succession.
Kairos felt his strength drain away and tried to shake off Jeonghoon in a hurry.
However, Jeong-Hoon clung to Kairos more persistently and threw punches at him.
“Ugh… … !”
Kairos could not withstand the fierce attack for long and was destroyed.
Even though he already had some life left, it was reduced by half, and with the destructive power of the 5 stars of Hades’ Fist added on, he had no chance of holding out.
[The test is over.]
As soon as the test ended, my vision suddenly changed.
“You’re finished.”
Marden approached Jeonghoon.
Once you have finished the test, you will be automatically moved out of the testing room.
The door was locked just as it had been when I first came in.
“I guess it fills in automatically.”
“Yes. When you enter to take the test, the door will automatically close and the lock will be engaged.”
“okay.”
An exclamation mark appeared above Marden’s head.
It was time to receive the reward.
As Jeong-Hoon was about to receive his reward, the exclamation mark suddenly disappeared above his head.
And then someone came rushing in from outside the testing room.
“Hey, Lord Tower?!”
He was the master and authority of this tower, Kairos.
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[NPC Information]
-Nickname: Kairos
-Level: 641
-Occupation: Kwon Seong
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* * *
Earth Korea Management Team.
Manager Oh Jin-soo, who was watching the user’s play on the monitor, jumped up from his seat at the sight that unfolded next.
“This is crazy!”
The sound was so loud that everyone on the management team turned their attention to him.
And he immediately noticed what he was surprised by.
“why?!”
“What’s going on now?”
What kind of amazing thing did the user do again?!
Out of curiosity, the employees flocked to Oh Jin-soo.
Oh Jin-soo said in a trembling voice.
“Wow, the tower has risen… … .”
“What is that?”
Except for Jin-soo Oh, who joined in the early days, the employees seemed unaware of the owner of the tower.
It can’t be helped.
Mutopju was one of the characters that Earth had decided to set outside the norm.
It’s a monster that was released in a place where people of level 100 to 150 play.
“A level 641 NPC… … .”
“641?!”
The employees put down their work with surprised faces and rushed toward Oh Jin-soo.
Their eyes turned to Oh Jin-soo’s large monitor.
It’s really level 641.
Even authority.
“Kwon Sung? What level is this?”
It was obvious that this was an unusual job.
“It’s a legend… … It’s an NPC that was set not to appear in front of users in the first place.”
The staff were shocked by Oh Jin-soo’s subsequent explanation.
“It’s set to not appear in front of users? Then what is that?”
The monitor screen was showing a scene where Kwon Sung met the user.
“I don’t know either… … .”
Oh Jin-soo didn’t even know how the hell this situation was going.
One thing is certain, it was that martial artist who summoned Kwon Seong.
‘I knocked down Kwon Seong.’
Does this make sense?
Although it is said that most of the abilities were lost when Kwon Sung was weakened to level 170, Kwon Sung is Kwon Sung.
He suppressed that power with only martial arts, without using any other tricks.
‘That user is crazy… That user is crazy!’
How can he surprise people like this with every activity he does?
“But what is Kwonseong trying to do?”
“Are you taking the user to the top room?”
“Huh?! The restricted area has been lifted!”
The third floor of the original tower is blocked off from access by users.
However, when Kwon Seong guided the user, the temporarily blocked area was opened up.
“Is it a bug… … ?”
“It can’t be a bug. If it was a bug, Earth Headquarters would have taken action immediately.”
“Well… … they’re the ones who monitor in real time 24 hours a day.”
[The surveillance program is being forcibly terminated. This is an area where surveillance cannot proceed.]
As the screen of the virtual monitor turned off, red letters appeared.
“……crazy.”
The staff, including Oh Jin-soo, stood there frozen for a while.
* * *
[The restricted area is temporarily lifted.]
Wow, this is a first for me.
A restricted area can be said to be an area that the Earth has blocked to prevent users from entering.
Such restricted areas are sometimes temporarily lifted when the user meets hidden conditions.
‘It seems that taking down Kwon Seong was a hidden condition.’
Thinking back, Kwon Seong was a monster in and of himself, not befitting a level 170 player.
I was able to defeat him by unleashing the Hades’s Fist Technique up to 5 stars and using my keen senses to activate the Black Field.
Even the weakened Kwon Seong only used two skills: Transcendent Body and Kwon Gak Flash.
‘It’s similar to or better than me before regression.’
Why on earth did such a talented person disappear?
It is truly a strange thing.
“Come in.”
Kairos guided Jeonghoon into the tower chamber.
The top room had a variety of equipment, including dumbbells.
‘It’s a bit crude, but it’s quite similar to the machines at the gym, isn’t it?’
As Jeonghoon’s gaze turned to the dumbbell, Kairos smirked.
“I heard that foreigners use such devices to train their muscles. I guess that’s true.”
“Yes… … I do strength training like that.”
Of course, at a much lighter weight than that.
[Dumbbell]
-Weight: 200kg
What small dumbbell weighs 200kg?
The one next to it is 400kg.
“Haha, I see. Would you like one? It’s an energy drink made by an alchemist. It’s a special drink packed with all the nutrients.”
“thank you.”
Jeonghoon took his drink and sat down on the chair.
Kairos sat on the highest throne.
He looked at Jeong-Hoon with serious eyes.
“… … I wonder. How on earth did you defeat my clone?”
In Kairos’s eyes, Jeonghoon’s level was only 104.
Even though his clone is weakened, he is still level 170.
I couldn’t believe that I had defeated the clone, even though there was a whopping 66 level difference.
“I got it after hitting it hard.”
“Hard work? Phew! I see.”
Kairos burst into a cheerful laugh, as if he really liked Jeonghoon’s answer.
And an exclamation mark appeared above his head.
The reward that should have been received from Marden was transferred to Kairos.
[Quest completed.]
[Claim your reward from Kairos.]
When Jeonghoon completed the quest, Kairos placed an item on the table.
