313. Qualification test (4)
Kazura.
An apostle who serves the demon god, one of the ancient deities.
I couldn’t help but frown as I saw the middle-aged butler who suddenly appeared in front of me.
‘What is this again?’
That’s right… … .
Who would have thought that as soon as you kill the God of Remorse, an apostle of the Demon God suddenly appears.
I couldn’t understand why an apostle who served the demon god had appeared here and for what purpose.
‘If a demon suddenly made a proposal, I wouldn’t have much of an idea… … .’
This is even more so because I have never really been in a relationship with a demon god.
It was a temporary partnership with the demon god I encountered in the Giant Tree Labyrinth, and we didn’t have a bad impression of each other.
It’s just that the demon’s intentions themselves are difficult to read, so it doesn’t feel all that pleasant.
Still, other than that, there is no way the Demon God would bother sending an apostle to harm him, so the apostle in front of him probably came to recommend a real proposal.
If so, the possibility that it was some kind of trick is scattered.
[It’s a qualification test. ]
And then I quietly looked at Kazura and asked him a question.
[Is that a suggestion that you recommend because you are a demon? ]
[ no. Not really. … … If you kill six high-ranking monarchs in the demon world, you only have the right to take the qualification test. ]
[ … … . ]
[It doesn’t matter that you are a challenger from the top. It’s just that the demon god told me to recommend a qualification test because I met the conditions. ]
[ … … I think I know roughly what it is. ]
Only then did I realize what was happening.
‘I can understand the situation to some extent.’
Contrary to what I thought, the demon god was not offering me a personal proposal.
─By killing six high-ranking monarchs, you will be eligible to challenge the current supreme ruler of the Demon World, Lord Baal.
I heard this from Alton, who is now a cold corpse.
It is said that if you kill six or more high-ranking monarchs, you will be eligible to challenge for the position of supreme monarch.
So, my guess is that this is not a personal proposal from an ancient god, the Demon God, but rather a kind of qualification earned by killing high-ranking monarchs.
[This means that the Demon God did not give a separate order, but simply suggested it because conditions were met. ]
In fact, Kazura nodded and answered as if what he said was correct.
[ That’s right. ]
Kazura continued speaking in a polite manner.
[So far, many people have qualified for the challenge, and most of them have refused to take the Demon God’s qualification test. ]
[ … … . ]
[So it doesn’t matter if you leave here. ]
[ In effect, they are saying that I will step down. ]
[ yes. Most people I’ve seen so far have been like that. … … And, after all, you are from the tower. ]
[ so? ]
[ Anyway, the tower would have judged that anything more than this was a useless waste of power. So I don’t think you’ll take the qualification test. ]
[That sounds interesting. ]
I think Kazura probably thinks that the tower cherishes me as one of its forces… … .
Toph didn’t care about me as much as he thought.
Waste of power?
No way.
‘If I really thought it was a waste of energy, the tower would have only given me trials I could handle.’
Until now, I have almost faced death several times.
If you were unlucky, it wouldn’t be surprising if you actually died a few times.
I only survived because I had an ace up my sleeve, no matter what form it took.
And considering the future cases mentioned by the God of Proof, the Tower will not change this policy.
‘At least TOP plans to push me to my limits until he achieves his goal.’
so… … .
[You said it was a qualification test for the position of supreme monarch, right? ]
Until then, wouldn’t it be more efficient for me to follow TOP’s thoughts and push myself as much as possible?
[I will accept. ]
Currently, there is not much time left until the new ascension takes place.
[So let’s proceed quickly without wasting time. ]
Perhaps we can find out in the qualification test for the position of supreme monarch.
“The God of Transcendence smiles as he thinks about the new power he will gain.”
[That’s how we both get along, right? ]
From now on, I wonder what level of ancient godhood we will reach through ascension.
***
Tsutsutsu… … !
“The exclusive effect ‘Blood Meal’ of the True Blood Demonic Sword (A) is activated.”
“By absorbing a large amount of blood, the item’s grade grows to S grade (85,000/85,000).”
“The grade value reaches the point where growth is possible, and the item grows from S grade to S+ grade.”
―… … It’s only been a few days since I entered the demon world at most, but I’m really gaining blood endlessly.
The Blood Heaven Demon Sword grew by absorbing the blood from the corpse of the God of Remorse.
Is it because he has constantly gained blood through the Cradle’s duel and other dark magicians?
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Before I knew it, the grade of the Blood Heavenly Demon Sword grew rapidly and reached the S+ level, and the anticipation flowing from the Blood Heavenly Demon Sword also increased accordingly.
It’s not even just that.
‘Thanks to the scabbard obtained on the 21st floor, the actual performance has increased several times.’
The scabbard (SSS-) of a swordsman who pursued mystery.
A type of support item that allowed sword items of B+ grade or higher to grow every 48 hours was steadily improving the performance of the Blood Heavenly Demon Sword.
This is also the same for the broken sword… … .
Compared to the Blood Heavenly Demon Sword, whose growth accelerated by feasting on the blood of more and more people, it honestly felt like it was lacking.
‘Still, the level of the Pacheongeom is steadily increasing, so it will be able to grow soon.’
The moment I finished thinking like that and looked at the Blood Heaven Demon Sword with expectant eyes.
「True Blood Heaven Demon Sword」
「Grade: S+」
「Reaction speed +197%」
「Attack speed +207%」
「Magic power response +301%」
「※Current status of <Absolutely Indestructible> applied」
“A famous sword that was once one of the treasures handed down from the Blood Demon Church of Wulin.”
“All potential abilities have been unlocked by the user who has reached the level of sword flame.”
「When challenger Han Seong-yoon uses it, the exclusive effect ‘Blood Energy’ can be activated.」
“Blood energy is indestructible and temporarily improves cutting power.”
「When challenger Han Seong-yoon uses it, the exclusive effect ‘Blood Meal’ can be activated.」
「Blood Meal: When you kill an opponent with the Blood Heavenly Demon Sword, the opponent’s blood can be absorbed into the blade, increasing the overall item performance and imprinting random skills.」
“At this time, there are a maximum of three skills that can be imprinted with blood, and the imprinting skills do not incur costs other than the cooldown time.”
‘I knew it.’
As expected, the Blood Heavenly Demon Sword had grown significantly this time as well.
To be honest, the contribution of ‘The Sheath of a Swordsman Who Pursued Mystery (SSS-)’ should be great, but I had no choice but to be satisfied with this.
After sufficiently raising the level of the Blood Heavenly Demon Sword, it would be right from a balance perspective to also increase the performance of the Blood Heavenly Demon Sword.
Only then did I turn my head and look at Kazran.
[ … … I don’t understand. ]
Kazran frowned and muttered.
[Why don’t you refuse the qualification test? ]
Suddenly, curiosity filled his eyes.
[ Among the challengers that the tower has raised, monsters like you are probably rare. ]
[ … … . ]
[At least among the successful works, we can now name the strongest among all challengers, so why would TOP waste power like you? ]
[ … … . ]
[Other than the Light Sword Emperor and the monster that failed, there would be no one who could stand against it. I really don’t understand what you’re hoping for. ]
[I don’t know that either. ]
And by listening to Kazran, I was able to gain some information.
‘Among the challengers raised by TOP, I am close to the strongest.’
It wasn’t that interesting because it was information I guessed anyway.
Now, all I can say is that I am close to the strongest among the top challengers. In fact, I already knew it deep down.
However, it was true that I was a little surprised about the Gwanggeomje and the fact that it was a failure.
Even though he had risen to the level of a higher level of deity, he never thought that a deity subordinate to a tower like the Light Sword Emperor could be said to be equal to this one.
‘I didn’t know at the time because it appeared as a small light, but I never thought it would be that bad.’
However, there was also more interesting information than that.
‘It’s a failure.’
Among the challengers raised by TOP, there are those who are called failures.
And that person who was a failure could rival me and had reached a level where even someone like Kazran would call him a monster.
In short, there is a monster-like being among the challengers who went against the Tower’s will.
… … In other words, that failure means that it has reached the level of ancient godhood, and if that is the case, there is one person who can be guessed.
‘Interesting.’
Now I finally felt like something was slowly taking shape.
‘Now we’re close to being able to see the end of the tower.’
It was worth it.
Although the number of floors that have been climbed is still low, the level is not low compared to the top floor.
So even Kazran, the ancient god’s favored apostle, speaks like that.
Even if I achieve ascension this time, I will be able to truly step into the world of the ancient gods.
‘Then you can really see the end of the tower.’
That is why the qualification test was important.
The rewards you will receive in the process of obtaining the position of the first monarch, Baal, will be considerable.
Even if it were to become a life-and-death struggle in which I might die, that would be the case.
Now that I was used to fighting for my life anyway, I had no choice but to do so.
However, Kazran could not easily shake off his confusion, perhaps because he did not know it.
[ why… … . ]
And I said it as if I was dumbfounded.
[I guess I’m curious why TOP sent me to the qualification test… … . ]
[ … … . ]
[Then, shall we ask the opposite question here? ]
[What is that… … ? ]
[Why on earth do you think that me taking the qualification test is a waste of energy? ]
I didn’t say this with the intention of making fun of Kazran.
I only asked a question because there was information that could be obtained from Kazran’s story.
Perhaps this could provide a clue to read T.O.P.’s thoughts in depth.
In fact, as soon as Kazran was asked that question, negative emotions flashed in his eyes, and his voice suddenly filled with anger and his lips twitched.
[ That’s it, of course… … . ]
Now it even feels cold.
[ … … no. I made a mistake. This is not the story here. ]
But Kazran trembled, pursed his lips, and shook his head.
[Anyway, you, the one below, know better what the tower thinks. ]
And just like that, Kazran calmed down his emotions and spoke with a cold look in his eyes.
[ … … Rather than that, you are now ready to move. ]
Deddude-.
In an instant, a purple portal opened in a place where there was nothing, and Kazran politely guided them there.
[Please go. ]
It’s no different… … .
[To the location of the qualification exam where the first monarch, Baal, is present. ]
Before we knew it, the end of the special class ordeal was approaching.
