Episode 96
I glared into space.
An empty space with nothing.
Although it may seem that way to other people.
A different scene appeared in my eyes.
[Administrator Rand is observing you with clairvoyance.]
Translucent window.
It was a little different from when the status window was activated.
What I saw through the window wasn’t my stats, but a manager wearing a peach mask.
‘Did you think I didn’t know?’
Administrator Rand.
I knew right away that this guy was carrying out a trick.
[Administrator Rand has used Clairvoyance on you.]
[The tower’s system is observing you.]
The moment red eyes flash.
The wave of magic occurred so secretly that it was difficult to notice.
I was able to notice it because the distance was close.
As soon as the magic wave was read, the status system immediately caught Rand’s trick.
Confirmed.
‘You can’t avoid player characteristics.’
The system automatically analyzed when I recognized an abnormality.
As long as you don’t miss the suspicious magic wave, you can immediately recognize a sneak attack or poison.
‘Now that I’ve awakened my extra senses, I guess surprise attacks won’t work.’
[Extra senses have been activated.]
A message flutters in my ears.
At the same time, the colors of objects became black and white.
A being that threatens my ‘feel’.
Or something appeared.
‘Are you an administrator?’
Although I gave up my back defenselessly earlier.
Now I had [extra senses].
I immediately turned off my extra senses and turned my head towards where I felt the presence.
“Your busy body took the time.”
I said sarcastically in a light tone.
The manager didn’t say anything.
Beyond the peach mask.
I was curious about what kind of expression he would make.
“What are the rules of the tower? They’re doing something interesting.”
『I’m not sure what you’re talking about.』
“clairvoyance.”
The manager’s body trembled once.
If you’re going to show off, you have to act properly.
Your foundation has already been revealed.
“The manager used clairvoyance without making contact or speaking to the challenger… Isn’t this against the rules?”
『I am the person in charge of this hierarchy. No one can criticize me with rules.』
“I don’t think so.”
The smile on my face became even deeper.
It’s the manager.
I don’t know about you.
［Play characteristics reveal more information than you might think.
‘I know you’re bluffing.’
If I raise an objection here, the tower’s system intervenes and determines whether the administrator should intervene.
If the administrator’s illegal intervention was recognized, a large penalty was imposed and a large amount of points had to be paid.
How do you know?
Everything was reported in the status window.
‘I looked into the information about clairvoyance and it tells me a lot.’
Rules of the tower system.
Penalty for violation.
Now that we know, shouldn’t we use it somehow?
The manager’s hands were shaking.
He seemed to sense that my attitude was not pretentious.
『How… can a low-level challenger know that?』
“Are you curious?”
“That’s right. It’s impossible that the manager of the 0th floor even told me that…』
“You’re talking nonsense.”
『Then how do you know!』
“I won’t tell you.”
I had no desire to make my characteristics known.
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The important thing is.
The fact is that they are superior to managers.
『This is impossible.』
“It’s impossible and you’re sleeping. So what are you going to do?”
『What do you mean all of a sudden?』
“What can you do for me as compensation?”
『The manager intervenes in the challenger’s ordeal
You shouldn’t.J
“Then you should receive a penalty according to the regulations.”
I cut Rand off.
‘This guy is in charge of up to the 5th floor anyway, right?’
I had no intention of receiving compensation or information related to the Tower’s trials.
At most 5th floor.
It was a waste to spend the reward for one remaining flight of stairs.
The moment I checked the information from the clairvoyant, I already had one reward in mind.
‘I guess this would be appropriate for bargaining.’
A tough manager.
If you press the button to this extent, it will be much easier to have a conversation.
“Information about a hidden space. Or a key to open such a space.”
Manager on floor 0.
Luce, the being wearing a bald lion mask, gave me a piece of Oron.
It was a map and key leading to Oron’s treasure trove, a place hidden in the trials on the third floor.
‘Such compensation is not a violation of regulations.
‘That’s it.’
I crossed my arms.
There was a heavy silence.
How many minutes passed as we glared at each other?
『Nothing good will happen if you get into trouble with your manager.J
“Is what you thought a threat?”
『Phew, it’s not the end just because you’re out of my control area.』
“Yes. Then report it.”
I made Rand’s mouth into a paste again.
It’s a threat that doesn’t work out anywhere.
In my past life, I traveled through space and competed with archangels.
Even if the manager was great, he was nothing compared to an archangel or a dimension leader.
‘These guys are bound by the rules.’
A strong person whose true power cannot be determined even by using the [Eye of Truth].
However, because he was restricted by the tower system, he could not touch the challenger carelessly.
‘There must be at least one way to get around it.’
If you pretend to be with the manager in front of you, you will build the tower.
You may be hindered from climbing.
Does not matter.
It was the manager who crossed the line first.
‘You will have to pay materially for messing with me.’
The hilt of the sword was with me.
After thinking for a long time, Rand finally lowered his shoulders.
“All right.”
The tuxedo pocket was open.
From between the pockets, a piece of parchment full of unknown characters was sticking out.
I snatched up the parchment right away.
『I cannot tell you where it is used.』
“Hehe. It’s not a small revenge, is it?”
『It is an act that violates the tower’s rules.』
but.
The manager of the 0th floor also did not tell me how to use the pieces of Oron.
Rand’s sharp voice softened.
‘The only time you talk about rules is when you like it.
You just take it out.’
He seemed confident that he would never know what the parchment was for.
Eat.
A laugh escaped my mouth.
[Pians’ torture tax
Grade: Legendary [L]
Type: Miscellaneous goods
Durability: 25/50
On the 9th floor of the Tower of Trials, there is an old temple that worshiped the old gods.
To unlock the secrets hidden in the temple, you must know the cipher text written in the ancient documents.
‘So this is the password house.’
9th floor ordeal.
Since there was a long way to go, I just put the information in my head.
It’s the manager.
Later on, you handed this over to me.
You will regret it.
“A promise is a promise. The deal is done.”
『I didn’t know that I would be defeated by a challenger like you.』
“Do you think it hurts less?”
“no. I feel like I’m losing money by talking to you.』
I thought you were oblivious.
It wasn’t like it wasn’t there.
I tried to peel it and poke around to see if there was anything else to eat, but it didn’t fall for any more provocations.
［Tower of Trials – 4th floor］
［Have you safely passed through the passage of suffering?
all.]
*Time consumed: 05：19：32
［10,000 points will be given as a reward.］
Compared to the 2nd and 3rd floor rewards, it is nothing special.
It felt like there was no work to do.
I didn’t really care.
‘Obtaining super senses is the greatest reward.
all.’
The trap on the fourth floor brought out the challenger’s concentration to the extreme.
During the ordeal, I acquired the [Extra-Sense] trait, which goes beyond the [Sixth Sense].
There was nothing more to wish for.
I glared at the mask covering Rand’s face.
“We were dirty together, let’s never meet again.”
『I hope so too.』
The manager shuddered at my words.
I went beyond the wormhole, towards the 5th floor.
* * *
As soon as the spatial movement was over, I opened my eyes.
‘for a moment. Did I say I was going out of the tower?’
If you pass the ordeal, you can choose whether to move on to the next floor or return to the original world.
Maybe he said he was returning to reality?
I had that illusion.
‘There’s a tower over there, right?’
Tower of Trials.
A huge structure soaring into the sky came into view.
This is a scene I often saw in Seoul.
I shook my head left and right.
‘This is not Earth.’
Quickly calmed my confused mind.
Mana fills the air.
The mana density was more than twice that of Earth.
I looked around.
‘As expected, it looks different from what I remember.’
As for the Earth, the surrounding area was filled with buildings similar to medieval architectural styles.
［Tower of Trials – 5th floor］
［Floating Garden］
The tower is connected to a public garden, a large-scale residential area, on each of the five floors.
No trials take place here, and it is a place where many challengers stay and live their lives.
You can take a break, gather information, and cooperate with other challengers to challenge the next floor.
‘Weren’t you supposed to proceed with the trials right away?’
Tower 5th floor, Hanging Garden.
It was different from the tower trials I had seen so far.
“A new person has arrived?”
“I hope I don’t make a fuss this time.”
“We are the ones recruiting the rumored newcomer.
It’s up to you.”
Around the vacant lot.
Challengers of various species flocked to my side one by one.
As loud and small voices mixed, the surroundings became noisy.
At first glance, there seem to be dozens of people.
The challengers wore black glasses as if they had made a promise.
‘what. Is wearing glasses a trend in this area?’
I thought that way for a moment.
A strange magic wave emanates from the glasses.
came out
A feeling similar to Manager Rand’s clairvoyance.
Although the level was much lower, it was possible to guess that it was a skill with a similar function to clairvoyance.
[Challenger Jireth uses Scouter on you.]
[Challenger Purga…….]
Several messages rang at the same time.
The magical energy overtly invades the body.
I looked.
I frowned.
‘These guys. ‘What are we going to do?’
It is rude to obtain information from the other person without asking for consent.
In Pandemonium or Elysium, you must obtain the consent of the other party to use exploration skills.
Or maybe they are in a hostile relationship.
‘Are you going to throw this over?’
If you use Seongcheon Jogye Gong, you can shake off as much magical energy as you want.
I didn’t like it.
Although it was only for a moment, I thought about turning this situation upside down.
‘no. Let’s wait and see what happens.’
I just entered the 5th floor.
Countless challengers.
I wasn’t worried about winning the fight, but there wasn’t enough information to start an armed conflict right away.
I responded to the magic and calmed the writhing chaos.
The energy of the nebulae in the world of imagery was hidden to the greatest extent possible, hiding its power.
‘On the Mu Continent, 30% of your skills are hidden.
‘I say so.’
My physical abilities are not high.
Most of the abilities remained at B according to the association’s standards.
Only the chaos power value is S+.
If you save your energy well, you can cheat even by using the search skill.
After a wave of unpleasant energy passed through my body.
“Ah. This new recruit is also a failure.”
“I don’t know how I got this far with those abilities.”
“I guess I got lucky.”
“When on earth is the hot topic going to move up to the 5th floor?”
The challengers looked disappointed.
at that time.
“Aren’t you Hunter Jeon Min-cheol?”
A familiar voice came out from among the crowd.
I looked where the voice was heading.
Black hair, brown eyes, and yellow skin.
The Earth, too, has the appearance of an Asian person.
I think he was in his 30s or so.
A neat-looking man came through the crowd.
‘It’s someone I’ve seen before.’
The man’s appearance remained in my memory.
Seonghee Jeong.
He was the person I sparred with during the Hunter Certification Exam.
“You. I didn’t know you were climbing the tower.”
“Do you remember me?”
“Association agent. Isn’t that Seong-hee Jeong?”
“The spirit of the family doesn’t forget me.
It’s bright.”
“What about glory? That’s too much of an exaggeration.”
I grumbled, but inside I didn’t feel bad.
‘Good. ‘I need to ask you about the 5th floor.’
I immediately asked a question.
“They just used magic to search for me. Is this customary?”
“We are trying to gauge the abilities of the challengers who first reached the 5th floor and recruit them as colleagues.”
“Everyone was wearing sunglasses.”
“Yes. It’s an item called a scouter, and it costs 10,000 points. There are many interesting items in the tower.”
I frowned.
If it weren’t for the fact that I had just entered the 5th floor, I might have risked a fight with the guys wearing scouts.
Perhaps sensing his displeasure, Jeong Seong-hee immediately spoke up.
“It overheated a little. That’s because something happened to the tower.”
“What happened?”
“Yes. A scary new person has appeared.
“Everyone is not making a fuss.”
ah. I see
I thought nothing of it.
“What are the characteristics of that newcomer?”
“It is said that he broke the record of the Seven Emperors in the tutorial trial.”
I felt a familiar sense of déjà vu.
no way.
I tried my best to keep my expression in the thought that it wasn’t going to happen.
“…There is no other story other than that.
me.”
“They say they collected all the gems in a short period of time from the 2nd floor, the abyssal sea.”
Does that… sound like my story?
