The Boundless Necromancer Chapter 485

485. Wall (3)

A place of choice.

There, there was one characteristic among the options based on the ‘unique keyword’ that could be selected each time a new trial began.

That is, the Tower of Trials is a ‘unique keyword’ that is attached to the challenger based on the individual’s inclination, life, and aptitude, and you can choose the trial theme that suits you best.

‘The War of the Gods was the result of not only selecting a unique keyword in conjunction with the field of choice, but also consuming the Remegeton, so I had to overlook it… … .’

Moreover, during the War of the Gods, didn’t they even discover the secret that the Tower of Trials selects beings with the talent and qualifications who have the potential to become transcendents and gathers them as challengers?

‘Not anymore.’

At this point, I can’t ignore it.

There is a high possibility that the ‘unique keyword’ that the Tower of Trials attaches to each challenger is essentially related to ‘talent’ or ‘qualification’ that can reach the virtual state called a transcendent or ascendant.

Although it is said to reflect an individual’s inclination, life, and aptitude, the unique keyword attached to this side by the Tower of Trials is probably an innate talent related to the soul itself.

‘Once you know where the Tower of Trials was created and what it exists for, you can no longer consider it a trivial matter.’

I thought that being able to confirm the ordeal theme by selecting one of the options according to the unique keyword as a place of choice was to increase the possibility of becoming a transcendent related to this to the limit.

‘Until I reach the final floor, let’s take this opportunity to find out what talents and qualifications the Tower of Trials has judged me to have.’

What are the talents and qualifications suitable to become a transcendent?

What kind of talent and qualifications did the Tower of Trials have that made them think they had the potential to become a transcendent?

If you think about necromancy and sacred <transcendence> or sacred <death>, you may come up with a surprisingly easy answer, but it doesn’t seem like they will be the perfect answer.

“You will enter the 37th floor of the Tower of Trials.”

「Difficulty – Difficult」

“The theme of the trial is ‘the extremes of talent.’”

“I hope that there will be a satisfactory result after the asceticism chosen by the challenger.”

Perhaps, among the talents and qualifications that are in line with the essence of the soul that the Tower of Trials has classified as unique keywords that we believe we possess, we may be able to find a clue to go beyond the Gate of Ascension.

“The 37th floor trial begins.”

「Remaining time – one month」

「Conditions for passing the trial – Show your greatest talent in the selection test of the Gray Magic Tower and receive a seal of talent from the God of Honor.」

「Trial failure condition – death of challenger or end of remaining time」

「Ordeal Breakthrough Reward – Book of Talent and Honor (SS-)」

「Trial failure penalty – death」

Of course, the Tower of Trials would not want it to become stronger anymore, so it would not be possible to obtain such high-level rewards.

Coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo!

However, even if the Tower of Trials gives you low-level trials to pursue strength, you may gain something depending on what you do.

‘Is it starting slowly?’

Knowing this, I exercised patience and did not move hastily even though the scenery in my field of vision changed and hundreds of people appeared.

Jeopuk, Jeopuk-.

After standing in a huge library that felt as big as a large city for a while, someone came out without having to wait long.

“… … joy. It seems that almost everyone who will participate in the selection test for this Mage Tower has gathered. “There won’t be any problem if we start the screening test soon.”

It was a speech filled with self-confidence and the arrogance that comes from it.

Just as common wizards all wore robes as if they had made an appointment, the black-haired young man wearing a monocle who walked out of the huge library was no different.

It should have felt a bit more like a librarian, but the dark-haired young man who appeared in a purple robe gave the impression that he was a wizard no matter where he looked.

‘… … I understand why the Tower of Trials made receiving something from the God of Honor a condition for clearing the trials.’

However, that black-haired man who looked like a mixture of a librarian and a wizard was not a pure wizard.

“Well, for now, welcome to the Gray Magic Tower. Talented people. “It took a lot of hard work to get here.”

The black-haired young man wearing an old-fashioned monocle in front of me had not only mana energy, but also a small amount of divine energy accumulated in his heart.

“hmm. Let’s start by introducing ourselves. I am Tekal, a special level 1 wizard of the Gray Magic Tower and an official apostle serving the God of Honor. Nice to meet you.”

Well, it seems like he serves a god of honor that I have never heard of, and was chosen as an official apostle… … .

‘It’s a little thing.’

It’s meaningless.

Now, for those who are like regular apostles to feel strong, aren’t they already one step closer to the gate of ascension by becoming ancient gods?

However, hundreds of people standing throughout the huge library each gave their own unique reactions as if they had different views.

“It’s huge… … . He is a special level 1 wizard of the Gray Magic Tower, one of the giant magic towers, and was chosen as an official apostle by the God of Honor. “There is no such thing as a big man.”

“Huh. This is truly amazing. At that age, such an achievement? Indeed, it is said that the Gray Magic Tower is a group of wizards and a temple that serves the God of Honor. “Do those who are favored by the gods become that strong?”

“That amount of magical energy is not at a level that an ordinary human can accumulate. This is probably the power he was able to accumulate because he was an official apostle chosen by the God of Honor. “The author passed the last screening test.”

To be honest, I kept hearing stories that made me wonder if I had heard them correctly.

A level 4 apostle who is not even a quasi-god is receiving all kinds of praise, such as saying that he is a giant or that he is not at the level of a human being.

From this perspective, a sense of disparity arose because the person named Tekal was the weakest of the weak who would die without leaving a trace with just a single lift of a finger.

‘… … no. Is it the opposite? In fact, for those who have not achieved the hierarchy of divinity, this may be the standard for the general strong.’

They’re not wrong.

It’s just that this side has become so strong that they have climbed the Tower of Trials, challenged ascension, and entered the path to becoming a transcendent, so the standard of judgment has changed greatly from the normal case.

I noticed this fact too late and remained silent, and as some time passed, Tekal smiled as if he was secretly enjoying the compliment and burned his lips again.

“okay. Talented people. You are right. I passed the selection test for the Gray Magic Tower forty years ago… … . “At that time, I escaped my limitations as a human and became this strong.”

I was puzzled.

Have you escaped your limitations as a human being?

In fact, the author was only assigned a small amount of divine power under the God of Honor.

It was not possible to handle divine supernormal abilities, and only the independent use of some powers or special powers was permitted.

‘How can you confidently say bullshit about overcoming human limitations when you haven’t become an ancient deity and transformed into the concept of divinity itself?’

It’s not just a slip of the tongue because you’re not familiar with the hierarchy of divinity, but you’re an official apostle serving the God of Honor, and yet you can boldly claim something that isn’t true… … .

‘That’s amazing.’

Once again, it was insignificant.

Even though nothing had really started yet, my motivation was already fading and I felt like I wanted to move on to the next floor.

But didn’t they have any intention of continuing their bullshit to praise themselves for too long?

Just as I was about to stop thinking about the field of choice and unique keywords, fortunately, Tekal parted his lips with a serious expression on his face.

“There’s nothing to be so nervous about. Talented people. Just as I did last time, this time it is your time to shine with your talents to the God of Honor.”

Tekal continued speaking seriously, gathering the energy of divinity and mana into his hands.

“You have the talent and qualifications to participate in the selection test of the Gray Magic Tower that serves the God of Honor… … . If you can prove your natural talent, brilliant honors will follow.”

In the blink of an eye, the energy of divinity and mana gathered in Tekal’s right hand was scattered into the air, and at the same time, a colorless wave echoed through the air, causing a strange event.

[ … … I, Tekal, a special level 1 wizard of the Ashen Magic Tower, as an official apostle serving the God of Honor, hereby announce the beginning of a selection test for talented individuals. ]

‘Innate talent’.

What the Tower of Trials identified by referring to an individual’s inclination, life, and aptitude would be said to be a ‘unique keyword.’

From now on, it was time to find out about my own talent, which even the Tower of Trials labeled as ‘natural talent’.

***

In an instant, a selection test for talented people began and a noticeable change occurred.

‘… … Was this a screening test that proved innate talent?’

If we are to be honest, should we say that it is a hellish change for those who have not achieved the hierarchy of divinity?

The properties of the mana in the air itself were changed on a particle-by-particle basis, making it almost impossible to absorb and manipulate the mana in the air.

And with that, everyone standing in the huge library lost all of their mana energy.

“Tsk! Oh, the Aurors are completely gone… … ? Ugh, how is this possible?”

“Whoa… … . Same goes for me. I’m not an Auror, but my magic is gone. “Whether it is elemental magic or unique magic, it is in a state where it cannot be used.”

“That’s not all. Can you feel that the mana flow in the atmosphere has become strange? “With the loss of magical energy within the body, manipulation of magical energy outside the body became impossible.”

None of those who participated in the selection test for the Gray Magic Tower were able to avoid loss of mana.

However, unlike them, I naturally had the transcendent myth <Absolute Immutability> activated, so not only my divinity but also my mana energy should not be lost.

Well, without even activating the transcendence myth <Absolute Immutability>, mana loss can be avoided with pure resistance… … .

‘Shall I hang out?’

hook.

I didn’t.

After temporarily sealing the divinity and mana energy inside my body, I became a normal mortal.

In any case, if the 37th floor trial given by the Tower of Trials is related to ‘natural talent’ itself, there will not be much benefit even if you clear the trial by pressing down with force.

‘Whether it’s a waste of time or not, you’ll find out after you try it.’

Even though it may not seem like a big deal at first glance, it was worth persevering.

And, when this person became completely identical to an ordinary person, Tekal, who was standing in front of me, parted his lips again.

Unlike before, Tekal did not bring up any unnecessary stories and spoke only the information that needed to be conveyed to the screening test participants in a practical manner.

[This screening test consists of a total of 8 steps. You must pass the selection test, relying on one innate talent. ]

Togak, ttogak-.

[ Whenever the selection test is passed, it immediately moves on to the next stage, and the God of Honor will bestow a sacred item on those who reach the final stage. ]

Ok.

[ also. Since the screening test requires you to use your own capabilities to even infer the identity of the next step, no further questions or conversations will be permitted. So please know that. ]

With that, Tekal quietly stepped back, and the participants in the selection test also acted as if they were convinced.

“Indeed, the selection test for the Gray Magic Tower is not just about solving problems and finding the correct answers, but also having to find out for yourself what the problem is.”

As an old wizard said this with a faint smile, a red-haired young man standing next to him spoke confidently.

“But that’s all. Is there anyone who wants to join me? “If we put our heads together and unleash the power of collective intelligence, we can become leaders.”

There were quite a few people who were attracted by his words, but there were also quite a few who were not.

“hot. These guys are extremely weak. Even though you participated in the selection test to be chosen by the God of Honor, you still don’t know what it means? “They are pathetic, pathetic bastards.”

“It’s a meaningless story. I will move forward in my own way. “I won’t say anything in particular, but I don’t think it’s worth sympathizing with.”

“I agree. In the end, in order to be chosen by the God of Honor after the selection test, you don’t need to prove that you were born with natural talent. Cooperation is unnecessary.”

Unlike the red-haired young man, most of the participants in the selection test tried to find their own solutions by sitting around the huge library, reading books, or concentrating on something.

‘That’s normal.’

Cooperation?

Collective intelligence?

What does that mean here?

Anyway, for those born with natural talent, this is something that can be solved without collaborating with anyone.

“… … hmm. There, the person who has been standing silently since a while ago. Are you also not planning on joining us?”

However, the people standing on the other side did not seem to think so, and now they came to where I was and asked for cooperation.

“Not really.”

I just didn’t want to hang out with that red-haired young man anymore, so I lightly declined and turned my back, and I heard the sound of gnashing teeth.

“… … under. Everyone is so arrogant. The Gray Magic Tower’s selection test is a process for selecting apostles created by the God of Honor himself. “Do you truly believe that you can overcome God’s test on your own?”

It was fun.

Pisik-.

Just kidding.

“… … Smile? What is it? Why are you smiling like that? “I’m sure I didn’t say anything wrong.”

However, the red-haired young man seemed to be overreacting, probably because he felt bad for laughing, but it wasn’t really worth dealing with.

“… … Now, you’re not even answering what I say? This is downright rude. We would have to stay here together for months, even years. Is there a need to be so rude?”

I responded calmly without even looking back.

“well. Do you think it’s rude for anyone to not agree with their ideas? “It’s a ridiculous way of thinking.”

It was just a waste of time.

From the beginning, wasn’t that red-haired young man so irritated just because he didn’t agree with his opinion?

I didn’t want to worry about whether he got angry for such trivial reasons or got irritated because it was none of our business anymore.

“If I have to correct you, I have no intention of staying here with you guys for that long.”

“… … What does that mean? By any chance, do you not know how long the selection test for the Gray Magic Tower takes? The earliest screening test can be completed is a few months, while the most common one takes several years.”

“well. That doesn’t seem to apply to me. I really don’t plan on spending a lot of time on this. “I will finish everything within a few hours and then leave.”

The red-haired young man muttered in bewilderment as if it were absurd.

“her. No, what… … . How many hours… … ? Are you sane? That can’t possibly make sense… … .”

However, before he finished speaking, I answered with a smile on my face.

“I guess so.”

and.

“For you.”

“… … .”

After that, the red-haired young man seemed to have lost even what to say and was unable to say anything else.

‘Well, to be honest, I don’t think I would spend hours taking a selection test created by a god of honor or something.’

Sze-.

In fact, I got the feeling as soon as the selection test for the Gray Magic Tower began.

‘If the mana in the air has been subjected to particle-level property changes and cannot be absorbed into the body or manipulated outside the body, all that needs to be done is to undo the property changes.’

If I were to be specific, it is the same as the method of change in character that a martial artist achieves by going beyond the level of a sword energy merchant and reaching the level of sword flame.

By giving new properties to the sword energy and changing it with pure intention itself, isn’t it possible to go beyond cutting a huge rock like a piece of paper, turning it into powder, and giving it the compatibility of a natural enemy that eats the sword energy?

Then it was a simple matter.

‘The way the properties of mana in the air were changed at the particle level is calculated back, and the method of use is adjusted accordingly.’

By disassembling the property changes applied to the mana particle unit in reverse order, the mana manipulation method is improved to manipulate and absorb even a very small amount of mana energy.

Gooooo-.

And, by using the very small amount of magic accumulated inside the body, the properties of the mana particles in the air are changed again.

Whi-profit-!

In the blink of an eye, the mana energy dissolved in the air flows like crazy into the body and accumulates.

‘Next, this will be it.’

Being able to change the properties of the mana in the air on a particle-by-particle basis means that it is possible to create a force that deviates from each other through the method of reinforcing the overlap of properties like a sword in the surrounding space.

Kugu -gu -gu -gu -gu -gu -gu -gu ─── !!

As the mana energy began to swirl like a storm around the place where I was sitting cross-legged, I realized one thing.

‘Oh, did I use a wrong solution that the creator did not intend?’

… … This wasn’t a regular method.

‘The Gray Magic Tower’s selection test was not designed to be solved this way from the beginning.’

From the beginning, the change in the properties of the particle unit that was applied to the mana in the atmosphere was not solved by self-reducing the change in properties by the selection test participants and improving the method of use.

That wasn’t even possible.

Should we say that the innate talent for mana itself is judged?

It was a structure where you had to rely on pure mana affinity to forcibly collect a small amount of mana in the magic circuit for a few weeks, and then operate the magic circuit to forcibly collect mana from around you.

The fact that this side calculated the change in the properties of each particle applied to the mana in the air and created a unique method of using mana was, for example, the same as acquiring operator rights that are not allowed in the game.

In a game, users should never be able to obtain operator permissions, but they were forced to obtain operator permissions through hacking.

‘… … hmm. Well, in the end, as long as you solve the problem one way or another, isn’t that the right answer? There’s no need to worry. maybe.’

Well, it wasn’t any of my business.

Tsutsutsu───!

Thus, after changing the properties of the mana in the air at the particle level, I began to refine the purest mana into primordial energy.

Paaaa-!

It was divine power.

For reference, even the divine power obtained by refining pure mana into primordial energy was completely different from the creator’s design intention.

This is because an unknown divine energy suddenly tried to be injected into the place where I was standing, and it fizzled and then disappeared, as if a program malfunction had occurred.

‘… … Isn’t this the level where there is no standard way to solve the problem?’

It was roughly what I expected.

Perhaps, if things had gone as they were, the selection test for the Gray Magic Tower would have automatically injected the divine energy of the God of Honor into those who obtained the energy of pure mana.

And, by accepting a portion of the divine energy possessed by the God of Honor, it is possible to create official apostles of much higher quality than ordinary priests.

‘I guess this is why the God of Honor is hosting a selection test at the Gray Magic Tower.’

Selecting those with natural talent and engraving the divine energy of the God of Honor into the purest mana energy.

Thus, creating powerful official apostles who serve the God of Honor was the essence and significance of the selection test held at the Gray Magic Tower.

It is truly an efficient task of selecting exceptional people among those with natural talent and making them official apostles.

Kigigigigigigigeek───!!

But… … .

“… … .”

Is this because they did not accept the divine energy given by the God of Honor?

Suddenly, a green sphere of light composed of divine power descended from the ceiling of the huge library and attempted to engrave the divine energy into this person.

I thought that perhaps at the point when this divine energy was engraved on him, he would become an official apostle and a master-slave relationship would be forcibly established.

‘In the end, it was a selection test for the Gray Magic Tower and all, but it seems like it was effectively a slave contract.’

However, the participants of the screening test who did not know anything like that showed their emotions of astonishment as they flocked to where I was.

“What is this… … !! Wow, you’re saying I’ve already been chosen by the God of Glory!! “Not even an hour has passed!!”

“Nonsense. Um, what is that? Is that the amount of magical energy you just accumulated? “Is that a person?”

“genius… … . No, it’s more than that… … . It is not a talent granted to mere humans. “It’s a monster.”

and.

‘Is that what it was like?’

Realized.

‘This is what a natural talent is.’

Even if I were to compare the three ancient deities, my natural talent was on a different level.

The Tower of Trials probably also noticed this fact long ago, so it gave ‘natural talent’ as one of its unique keywords.

Now the question is resolved.

‘It’s just that the reason why the Tower of Trials gave me a unique keyword called ‘natural talent’ was because the level of pure natural talent was at a different level.’

Just with one innate talent, he had the talent to become a transcendental person, capable of reaching the level of ancient godhood.

“… … Okay, with this, I’ve definitely found out one thing.”

I nodded and stretched out my arms as if stretching.

After that, he looked at the green sacred sphere still floating in the sky and smiled.

Unlike before, someone’s consciousness and gaze could be felt in that sphere of light made of green divine power.

Ugh!

[ … … you. What on earth is it? How can you reject my call? Such as mortals. ]

Perhaps there is a God of Honor beyond that green sphere of light made of divine power… … .

[ … … Go back. The Tower of Trials threw something strange at me. I won’t have you as mine anymore, so you’d better go back. If you don’t do that, then─. ]

It was laughable.

“The transcendent myth <Absolute Immutability> is activated.”

“From now on, challenger Han Seong-yoon’s actions will be subject to the divinity effect of <Denial of Transformation>.”

“You can deny all negative changes about you that are brought about by external interference.”

“From now on, the divinity effect of <The One and Only> will be applied to challenger Han Seong-yoon.”

“External phenomena can never imitate the power that is yours without permission.”

“—Since when did I end up taking orders from people like you?”

Coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo coo!

In the blink of an eye, the transcendent myth <Absolute Immutability> is activated, and the power that reached the end of the ancient godhead returns.

[What… … !! What on earth is this!? Nonsense!! Uh, why is the ancient godhead here…? … !! ]

Is that why?

“What did you say earlier?”

[ … … . ]

“Go back? Otherwise, what?”

[ … … that- ]

“You have a knack for making people happy.”

Pisik-.

“I’ll give you just 10 seconds.”

Laughing came out automatically.

“The god of transcendence and death warns the higher-ranking god with murderous intent.”

[ ─You. Come out here, right now. ]

It’s also very pleasant.