321. New religion (2)
“I entered the waiting room on the 26th floor.”
After the ordeal that compressed several layers came to an end.
Just like that, I returned to the tower’s waiting room, as I always did.
I returned because there was nothing more I could achieve in the Demon World anyway, but the story of the Demon God was still lingering in my head.
“… … .”
A truly desolate stone room.
Standing there, I stared intently at the black book in my hand.
Lemegeton.
A grimoire that has never been seen before, like a relic of a demon god.
And as soon as I saw it, the story the devil had told me began to vaguely appear in my mind, like playing an old record.
─Lemegeton can be said to be the record of everything in this universe.
At that time, the demon god handed over this Remegeton and said so.
─In addition to the origin of the tower, there are also records of ancient deities such as the God of Darkness or the God of Dragons. At least you will know everything the devil is involved in.
In short, the Lemegeton could be considered a book of omniscience that contained almost all the truth.
─But with you now… … , you won’t be able to read them all.
But that doesn’t mean you can truly know everything.
─For now, you will only be able to read records permitted by your level.
Should we say that this too, like the trials of the tower, has a limit?
There have not yet been many records that can be experienced directly with Remegeton.
Perhaps, to find out the origin of the tower and the secret stories of the ancient gods beyond it, it would be impossible at this level.
At the very least, he should have the same status as a demon god.
‘Still, it’s not that bad.’
But still, it’s nice to be able to find out the beginning of the tower yourself.
Seeing is worth seeing.
As they say, hearing a hundred times is worse than seeing once… … .
It was certainly fascinating to be able to experience the origins of the pagoda for myself.
─One, you can experience it directly like the ordeal of the tower, but it will not be a real ordeal of the tower.
And there were also restrictions.
─No matter what, this is just a record.
Unlike the real Tower Trials, the effects of Lemegeton are somewhat different.
─Unlike the reproduction of the tower, it would simply be a regeneration of memories. So, there can be no contents that are not in memory. In other words, there is something like an error.
If you look closely, Lemegeton was a kind of simulation.
Like the tower, it is not an actual replica of a certain time period, but a simulation based solely on memory.
Even though it is close to the real thing, a fake is just a fake.
Perhaps, if I were to compare it to something, it would be like this.
No matter how sophisticated a shooting game is, there are bound to be some differences from real shooting.
‘There are definitely some shortcomings compared to the tower’s abilities.’
And even after knowing that, I didn’t feel too disappointed.
‘But even taking that into account, it’s a great effect.’
Anyway, if it weren’t for this Remegeton, there would be a lot of things we wouldn’t know.
Even if it is an error, it can cause a sense of discomfort due to content that is not in memory… … .
If so, I don’t think there would be anything to worry about so much.
That’s because, if Lemegeton was truly recorded based on the memories of all demonic beings, almost all of the information would be stored there.
‘The demon’s memories are probably mixed in here as well, so there’s nothing to worry about.’
So, for now, the error that the Demon God warned about is not something to worry about.
What’s really important is when to use this Remegeton.
I just need to know about him.
and… … .
“I think I know roughly.”
I had already decided on that to some extent.
‘Did you say that Lemegeton is a repository of records and that you can also obtain rewards like the trials of the tower…? … .’
It was worth it.
Now, isn’t the tower’s ordeal approaching the 27th floor?
The moment when the Iron Blood Lord and the White Crane Swordsman could die was getting closer and closer.
You can probably think that the only way to grow through the tower is through the trials on the 26th floor.
In that case, it would be right to use this Remegeton at the very end, to draw out all the potential for growth.
“Has the time to use this now been decided?”
As soon as I gathered my thoughts about Lemegeton, I calmed my gaze.
‘There really isn’t much time left now.’
The origins of the tower, what the tower wants, and the truths beyond seem to be within reach.
I was confident that everything I had done so far was bearing fruit.
Before you know it, the turning point in the story is approaching.
‘Perhaps this will be the end of my tangle with Top.’
Even that is a turning point where the end of the story is tied up.
And in the process, I felt that climbing the tower itself might end.
Although I am still a 20th floor challenger, I have now reached the level of an ancient god.
Even if I compare myself to the challengers who have reached the top of the tower, I will have the strength to never fall behind them.
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“… … .”
The moment is coming when we can put an end to the tower and all the bad relationships surrounding it.
“Is it about to be a decisive battle?”
so… … .
“I’m looking forward to it.”
Now is the time to build up your strength as much as possible in preparation for that time.
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As soon as I had gathered my thoughts, I immediately activated one of my exclusive powers.
“Exclusive authority #D-0007 [Increased Compensation] is activated.”
“The level of compensation increases with exclusive authority #D-0007 [Increased Compensation].”
“The special tier breakthrough reward ‘Old Demon Sword (SSS) used by an unknown god’ will be strengthened to ‘Old Demon Sword (SSS+) used by an unknown god’.”
「As a special tier additional breakthrough reward, ‘Ancient Mystery (S+)’ will be strengthened to ‘Ancient Mystery (SS+)’.”
「As a special tier additional breakthrough reward, ‘Fairy Blessing Powder (S+)’ will be strengthened to ‘Fairy Blessing Powder (SS+).」
「As a reward for additional breakthrough to the special tier, ‘Elixir of a Nameless Immortal (S+)’ will be strengthened to ‘Elixir of a Nameless Immortal (SS+).」
Increased compensation.
Since obtaining this exclusive privilege, all rewards obtained from the Tower so far have been increased to a higher level.
And it was no different this time either.
Before I knew it, the rewards for special class trials had all increased by one level.
Only then did I open my inventory and check the newly acquired rewards one by one.
And very carefully.
“An old magic sword used by an unknown god.”
「Grade: SSS+」
「Reaction speed +77%」
「Attack speed +77%」
「Divinity Amplification +77%」
「Magic Sensitivity +77%」
“A worn-out magic sword with traces of being frequently used by an unknown god.”
「Absorbs 1% of the divine power and magic power of the wielder of the sword every second and activates sacred <cutting>.」
「※When divinity <cutting> is activated, everything that touches the blade is cut into divinity and disintegrates.”
「When using the sword with the will to destroy it, the exclusive effect ‘Sword Maintenance’ can be activated.」
「※The basic option effect of the magic sword (SSS+) used by an unknown god can be transferred to a B+ grade or higher sword item.」
「※However, when the basic option effect is transferred to a sword-type item, the item of the magic sword (SSS+) used by an unknown god will disappear.」
“This… … .”
The moment I briefly read the description of ‘The Demonic Sword (SSS+) Used by an Unknown God’.
As it was, I could only narrow my eyes and tilt my head.
That’s right… … .
“It’s ambiguous.”
The performance of the sword itself was neither good nor bad.
At least the basic options for the sword itself are okay… … .
However, I didn’t like the idea that ‘the sword wielder absorbs 1% of the divine power and magic power every second and activates divine <cutting>.’
‘It doesn’t have much merit for something that consumes a lot of sacred power and mana.’
Wouldn’t it be better to use sacred <death> rather than something like sacred <mutilation>?
Even if it wasn’t something like sacred <cutting>, I had already reached the level of swordsmanship where I could use not only the sword and sword but also the heart sword.
As long as I don’t become a concept nova, I am confident in my pure skills.
Therefore, the sacred <cutting> tag didn’t look very nice, but my eyes sparkled as soon as I saw the exclusive effect underneath it.
‘Maintaining the sword?’
as soon as… … .
The basic option effect of ‘the magic sword used by an unknown god (SSS+)’ can be transferred to sword-type items.
As soon as I saw it, I could tell why this ‘demon sword (SSS+) used by an unknown god’ was SSS+ level.
“It’s definitely nice to be able to transfer the sword’s effect… … .”
If we could transfer the sword’s basic option effects with this, wouldn’t the story be different?
‘Even so, there was a feeling that the performance of the broken sword was slightly lacking, but it was good.’
Therefore, I immediately transferred all the basic options of the sword to the Pacheongeom.
“The magic sword (SSS+) exclusive effect ‘Sword Maintenance’ used by an unknown god is activated.”
“All the basic options of the Demon Sword (SSS+) used by an unknown god will be transferred to the ‘Sky Sword (S+).’”
and.
Passu-.
In an instant, the ‘demon sword (SSS+) used by an unknown god’ disappeared, and black light flashed from the broken sword.
It’s as if something has changed and you should check it out.
As soon as I saw it, I opened the explanation window for the Pacheongeom, and before I knew it, the basic options for the sword had changed.
Only then did I smile with satisfaction.
“The performance has definitely changed dramatically.”
At this point, the performance of the Pacheon Sword can be compared to the Blood Heaven Demon Sword.
Even so, isn’t it a sword that I have used with great care since I chose it as my main equipment?
I couldn’t help but feel good that the basic performance of the Pacheon Sword had increased so significantly that it was noticeable.
However, it is only for a moment that I am satisfied with the new performance increase of the Pacheon Sword.
He then proceeded to take out other rewards from the inventory.
「Ancient Mystery」
「Grade: SS+」
“A mystery imbued with the essence of magic created by an ancient alchemist.”
「When taken, magical power increases by +150 due to ancient mystery.」
‘Ancient Mystery (SS+)’ has a crystal-like appearance with a deep color like the sea.
「Fairy Blessing Powder」
「Grade: SS+」
“Heavenly powder given by a pure fairy to bless good humans.”
「When taken, physical strength increases by +150 due to the blessing of a pure fairy.」
‘Fairy Blessing Powder (SS+)’ contained golden powders in a small glass bottle.
“The elixir of an unknown immortal”
「Grade: SS+」
“An elixir created by an unknown immortal using refinement techniques to create the strongest external attack.”
「When taken, the outer shell becomes sword impermeable and durability increases by +150.」
‘An unknown immortal’s elixir (SS+)’ looked like a small green herbal medicine.
And these three items had something in common.
It’s no different… … .
“Are these all items for increasing ability levels?”
The effect of all items was focused solely on increasing ability levels.
‘Well, there’s nothing wrong with ability growth anyway… … .’
Although it cannot be used for a very general purpose, the increase in ability level is still not bad.
Even though I have become an ancient god, I am still greatly affected by my physical abilities.
Now that my abilities, which had grown like monsters, were to increase even further, I couldn’t afford to lose any money, so I just poured all the items into my mouth and took them.
“I have consumed Ancient Mystery (SS+).”
“Challenger Han Seong-yoon’s magical power increases by +150.”
“I ingested Fairy’s Blessing Powder (SS+)… … .」
“Challenger Han Seong-yoon’s stamina increases by +150… … .」
「Elixir of a Nameless Immortal (SS+)」… … .」
“Challenger Han Seong-yoon’s durability increases by +150… … .」
“Is this the end of the items obtained from the special class?”
The reward ended with all three abilities increasing by +150.
“Exclusive permission E-0001 [Secret Shop] is activated.”
“A secret store exclusively for administrators will be opened.”
“I paid [1,000,000] points to the administrator-only secret store.”
“All abilities increase by 20.”
In response, I immediately activated the exclusive authority I obtained from the <Blood System> quest on the 19th floor and converted all points into ability points.
‘I don’t have any more items to buy anyway, so this would be better.’
Even if that’s not the case, doesn’t the efficiency increase as the ability level increases?
In fact, with this, I have abilities that are dozens of times higher than before.
I continued to use the newly acquired SP from the manager store, but… … .
A system message suddenly appeared before my eyes and stopped that action.
‘What is this again?’
It was worth it.
“A new message has arrived from the challenger ‘Wizard of the Clock Tower’.”
The system message that really appeared out of nowhere was so unexpected that it was ridiculous.
‘Wizard of the Clock Tower?’
This person has not even added friends in the tower system.
But when someone like that sent me a message, I couldn’t help but feel dumbfounded.
I understand that originally, if the system did not recognize each other as an exchange relationship, it was impossible to send messages… … .
Could it be that something has changed?
‘I don’t know why, but it seems like a familiar nickname… … , uh?’
And as I suddenly thought about it, I was able to find out the identity of the person who sent this message.
“… … Could this have been sent by David Taylor, whom I saw in London?”
David Taylor.
A person who met as a teammate during the combined trials on the 13th floor while climbing the tower, and formed a relationship while catching a challenger from another world who came to London.
… … No, actually speaking, you could say that I was just one of those people who tricked me into thinking I was an apostle and ripped off items like a brat.
But that’s why I couldn’t understand it.
‘Why is David Taylor messaging me all of a sudden?’
Although I had previously referred to David Taylor as an apostle, we did not form much of a relationship.
It’s not like he suddenly starts talking to me like this.
Since it wasn’t a problem that could be figured out by thinking about it this way, I just opened and read David Taylor’s message.
and… … .
-Wizard of the Clock Tower (20th floor): Apostle Han Seong-yoon.
– Clock Tower Wizard (20th floor): I am sorry to suddenly contact you with the authority of an administrator, but there is something I must confirm with the Apostle.
-Wizard of the Clock Tower (20th floor): … … After the Apostle killed another Apostle in Las Vegas, new religions are appearing all over the world.
The moment I read David Taylor’s messages one after another.
-Wizard of the Clock Tower (20th floor): … … The name of the new religion is Cheonsingyo, and its leader is greatly inflating its power by saying this.
Only then did I realize the seriousness of the situation.
– Clock Tower Wizard (20th floor): Apostle Han Seong-yoon is one of the faithful servants of the Celestial Church leader himself.
“What is this again… … ?”
That too for sure.
