In her previous lifetime, they had married for five years. He meant everything to her, but she was thrown away like an old shoe. 

After her rebirth, she gave him a divorce contract preemptively— 
“Divorce after one year, the terms of the contract are as follows: husband and wife shall not share a room or bed. Intimacy forbidden?” 
he raised his eyebrow. 

Who knew that after she got drunk one day, leaning on the headboard, he rested his deep-set eyes on her. "You broke the contract, Mrs, Li."

Tutorial Floor 60
***
I mumbled a song as I cleaned the incubator's glass window. I didn't really have to clean the glass, but I wanted to observe the egg beyond the glass a little clearly. I forgot about the content of the letter for a moment since the letter gave me a headache. Focusing on cleaning the incubator refreshed how I felt.
The incubator was larger than a king sized bed. At the center of the circular shaped incubator, there was a dragon egg.
It was the egg that I purchased through the auction.
It was going to take a little more time before it hatched. Also, there were a few more conditions that needed to be met.
Still, I had been staring at the egg whole day, wondering if the egg was going to move or not, wondering if there was anything odd.
The last owner of the egg didn't know how to make the egg hatch, so the owner placed it on the auction. However, I was different.
I also didn't know how to make it hatch.
However, I gave points to the easy difficulty challengers to inquire the managers.
'Ha!
There's nothing you cannot do if you have a lot of points.
Points are the best.'
I fully prepared all items I was going to need after the dragon hatched.
I was going to bathe the dragon in elixir as soon as it hatched.
I was going to provide it with various passive skills. I was also going to give it a blessing so it won't have health problems.
Its drinking water also had to be diluted elixir. I was going to make the food for it by crushing great earthworm with spirit's byproduct.
I even prepared a gigantic mixing machine for making the baby food.
The fairy lavas, which were to be fed to the dragon once it grew up a little, were hard to obtain because fairies were so rare.
I made a place at a corner of the residential area. I had been diligently increasing the number of the lavas there.
I even prepared a huge, lavish nest and toys for intellectual development.
There was a chance the baby dragon would not follow me as its parent. So, just in case, I even learned polymorph magic.
I was going to take care of the baby dragon while in the state of being morphed into a dragon.
I was concerned the baby dragon might feel awkward about the fact that I don't have a dragon heart. So, I made a dragon heart and installed it inside my body.
I even practiced and perfected natural movements while being morphed into a dragon.
Fortunately, I was pretty used to reptiles and other similar beings.
I never knew that the time I spent with her and the knowledge learned from her would be used this way.
Preparations were perfect.
I just needed to wait until that baby dragon to wake up.
Hm…
Everything was going too perfectly. A sensation of pure bliss was rushing at me.
It felt like everything was going to work out just fine if I just relaxed and waited like this.
It felt like I no longer needed to agonize over things or suffer.
Of course, the world never work that smoothly, especially in this Hell Difficulty.
Still, I tried hard to be positive and be happy.
I finished cleaning the incubator. While I was resting and drinking a cup of coffee, a message alarm rang.
It had a familiar name.
[Lee Ho-jae, 60th Floor: What is it?]
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: What else? I'm contacting you before I get going. The Round is about to start soon.]
I thought this guy was going to stay at the 30th Floor in Normal Difficulty forever.
I wondered if he was going to grow old there, but in the end, he was about to get out of the Tutorial.
'Now that I think about it, it must be quite surreal to him.
He swore that he was going to spend the rest of his life in Tutorial, but he is
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: It's a little hard for me to believe it, but it is not to the point of being anxious. I am going to live a quiet life outside anyway.]
'I am sure you would.
That guy isn't going to runaround to kill monsters.
Instead, he probably will show up on the news.
… Along with politicians.
Korea was the top country that produced greatest Awakened warriors in the world, and he was the man who led the Korean Server since its initial establishment.
Other countries were trying to figure out the reason behind the Korean Awakeneds' strength by examining the atmosphere, rules and system inside Korean Tutorial.
Kim Min-huk also had plenty of great connections.
Many people were going to call for him.
If he stayed in Korea, he was going to be treated like a royalty. He would be offered huge sums of contract. He would also be offered all sorts of special entitlements. Moreover, he could take the world of politics by storm.
Many famous Awakeneds were slowly moving into the politics.
Kim Min-huk said he was going to live a quiet life. I doubted the world was going to let him be.
[Lee Ho-jae, 60th Floor: It's too bad. If there was going to be a day of the great harmony, I could at least see you before you go.]

[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: It's fine. It's not like the day of the great harmony happens for a good reason. I would rest easier with it not happening.]
[Lee Ho-jae, 60th Floor: Really? I thought they were not so bad after the first one?]
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: That's because you didn't do any work, you rascal. While you were sitting around doing nothing, we solved things by working our butts off.]
[Lee Ho-jae, 60th Floor: That's not true. I worked too.]
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: Sitting on a corner, you had been inflicting injuries on your body to increase passive skills. You are not referring to that as work, are you? Well… Back then, you were helpful even when you just stood there yawning with your hands to the back.]
'… I cannot beat him on this topic no matter how long we continue.
I should move on to the next topic.'
[Lee Ho-jae, 60th Floor: Still, it is too bad. I heard another day of great harmony is going to happen soon.]
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: Really? When?]
[Lee Ho-jae, 60th Floor: You don't know?]
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: Of course I don't, you rascal. It's been a while since I quit the Order of Vigilance.]
[TL: The Militia in past chapters is now called the Order of Vigilance.]
'That makes sense. He is like a soldier on the last days before the retirement. I guess it is possible that information related to work would not get delivered to him.'
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: Does Jung-ah know?]
[Lee Ho-jae, 60th Floor: Probably.]
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: In that case, it probably won't happen, as usual.]
The day of the great harmony, unlike its peaceful name, happened only when there was a serious problem in the Tutorial.
So, the information about the day of the great harmony happening soon served as an alarm that something problematic was happening inside Tutorial.
As soon as the information about the day of the great harmony happening was spread, the Order of Vigilance made the move, and the problem was solved.
When the problem was solved, the day of the great harmony did not happen.
It was unfortunate.
It was not like they could just let the problem be so the day of the great harmony could happen.
Actually, many people wanted the Order to just let the problem be so the day of the great harmony could happen.
They were mostly the people who wanted to meet families or friends who got scattered inside the Tutorial.
However, the Order of Vigilance, Park Jung-ah to be precise, did not listen.
'Another day of the great harmony probably won't come until the day Park Jung-Ah clear the Tutorial and leave.'
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: Hey, since the topic came up, I got to ask. Are you guys still the same as always?]
'The same as always?'
[Lee Ho-jae, 60th Floor: That's right.]
'Of course it is.'
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: I thought there was plenty of time to think about things. Isn't it about time you guys joined up again?]
'Um…
This is not something that an answer would just come up because I had the time to think.
Besides…
Even if we made up, what is going to change?
Nothing.
As long as I'm stuck here…
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: Once I leave Tutorial, who else is left that can talk to her with ease? It is hard now as it is, so why don't you help out?]
[Lee Hojae, 60th Floor: What are you babbling about? Are you the matchmaker? Moreover, are you in position to do that?]
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: You rascal…. I'm trying to help, yet you can't just sit quietly and accept it. Tsk. Still, think about it again. It looks like Jung-ah is interested.]
'Jung-ah is?
Something is off.
I bet this rascal said the same thing to Jung-ah before he contacted me.
I bet he did only with a different name.
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: That's not it, you rascal.]
I sent a message to Park Jung-ah to satisfy my curiosity.
I couldn't stand it if I had something I was curious about.
There was no message back from her.
Instead, Kim Min-huk responded.
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: Hey! You poked at it right away? Jung-ah sent me shit load of insults.]
[Lee Ho-jae, 60th Floor: Ki ki ki ki ki…]
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: What's so funny? You thoughtless rascal. Is it past the time for your medicine?]
[Lee Ho-jae, 60th Floor: My resistance skills are so high that I can't take things like medicines. Ki ki ki.]
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: I really need to do something about this rascal…]
[Lee Ho-jae, 60th Floor: I'll try talking to Jung-ah later. By any chance, if the day of the great harmony does not get canceled, I'll talk to her face to face.]
'It means I am not going to talk to her.'

[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: If the day of the great harmony really happens, I guess you can see that newbie too. Many have high hopes for her. Just who is she? She is breaking through the Hell Difficulty.]
[Lee Ho-jae, 60th Floor: There were a few that made that far. She is still only at the Sixth Floor. Don't get her all worked up with false sense of confidence.]
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: I won't of course. Still, she knows how to handle it. Unlike others…]
[Lee Ho-jae, 60th Floor: Yeah. Although she is not as good as me.]
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: You were just a special case. She got to the Sixth Floor in ten rounds. That's quite fast. How long did it take you to get to the Sixth Floor?]
[Lee Ho-jae, 60th Floor: Was it around Round Three?]
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: You are a fiend. Seriously. Although it would be hard to compare to you, this newbie has plenty of talent. Don't be so anxious.]
[Lee Ho-jae, 60th Floor: I know, but I don't know how long it will take from the Sixth Floor. Also, of all things, she is an archer.]
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: Do you think she can get through?]
[Lee Ho-jae, 60th Floor: Probably. If it looks like she will never be able to get through the floor, I'm thinking about giving her items so she can.]
'Honestly, if I sensed that Lee Youn-hye didn't stand a good chance since the First Floor, I would have helped her move up by showering her with items.
Even if someone is terrible at this, getting to the Tenth Floor is possible with items.
With some incredible luck, getting to even the 30th Floor is possible with items.
Just like how they do it in some of other countries.'
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: So, well… I'm sure you are on top of things on that.]
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: Ah, I was going to ask you about this. I totally forgot.]
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: How strong are you?]
'What?'
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: When I leave the Tutorial, there will be many that will ask me about you. Whenever they do, I need to give a rough answer at least. So, how strong are you now?]
[Lee Ho-jae, 60th Floor: I am not sure. What should I use as the frame of reference to compare my strength?]
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: How about G-rank monsters? Although none of us have seen it in real life.]
In the outside world, the monsters were rated based on their strength and threat level. Initially, the ranks were made of A to F. One day, suddenly, the S rank was also introduced. After a while, even G-rank was added.
I wondered what they would call it if a new monster beyond the G-rank monsters showed up.
Anyway, the G-rank monsters were beyond just being a dangerous organism. They were national level threats.
I heard that there were just four of them on Earth.
Also, all four of them, after claiming their territories, stayed inside the area and never left. So, the humans choose to give up the areas instead of trying to reclaim them.
However, a G-rank monster named Oclrera claimed its territory near Manhattan, New York.
U.S. could not give up that area. They brought in Earth's greatest Awakened warriors and poured in all of their air power to destroy Oclrera.
In that battle, about half of S and A-rank Awakened warriors, the greatest warriors in existence on Earth, were killed.
I didn't know exactly what kind of power that Oclrera had.
As Kim Min-huk said, we never saw it in person. We only heard about G-rank monsters from newbies who ended up in Tutorial.
'If I analyze it based on what the newbies said and the information on the normal news…
No, there is no need '
[Lee Ho-jae, 60th Floor: I'm probably super strong even if you compared to those bastards. Well…]
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: Thank you for the thoughtless answer that I think I've heard before.]
As we talked like that, we started to talk about old days.
From how we met, during the times of hardship, when things were going well…
The memories of them were like short stories.
It was because I was always alone in Hell Difficulty.
I got to meet Kim Min-huk in person only for a few times besides the day of the great harmony.
Besides that, all I remembered was communicating with him through the Community.
Still, that was not all there was to my friendship with Kim Min-huk.
He was one of my very few friends. He was my family.
'Not being able to meet him in person is going to be the same even when he leaves the Tutorial.'
To split the hair here, it was just the conversation through the Community that I was going to lose.
However, losing that felt like a good bye.
[Kim Min-huk, 99th Floor: I'll be going first. I'll see you outside.]
'… It's as it should be.'
[Lee Ho-jae, 60th Floor: All right. Say hello to others who are outside.]
'That's right. I should also get out. I should.
It is obvious.'
I wonder what was troubling me back then.
Among the papers in disarray laying on the table, I found the letter I was going to send to Lee Youn-hye.
The letter was tightly packed with written words. The very last row was empty.
In that only remaining space, I filled it with a sentence.
Please tell Kiri Kiri about Zara.

Author: Gandara

On a normal boring day, a message appears, inviting him to a Tutorial.

A tale about Lee Ho Jae and his escape from the Tutorial.

But he just happened to choose the hardest possible difficulty: Hell.

Fall Rain is Blood (1)

Translator: HH

We were silent. 

It was a silence between just Bae Hu-ryeong and me. The reward of the Devil King. The 99th floor. I read the rewards of the Devil King again and again. The words that I could be sent straight to the 99th floor spun around my head.

-It's a trap.

Bae Hu-ryeong cut my thoughts off like he read my thoughts. 

-It's definitely a trap. Zombie. Don't fall for it.

'I…know. Of course it's a trap. Of co…'

I murmured inside my head.

It was obvious the reward was a trap.

Because. 

'There's no way the Flame Plague wouldn't have chosen the Devil King's reward otherwise.

Since he was the psychopath of the century. 

'He would've definitely chosen the Devil King's reward. Since he doesn't care about whether another player dies or not. But…he was on the 40th floor and not the 99th floor. So that means…'

I tried to calmly think things through. 

'The reward of the Devil King is a trap. The Flame Plague probably chose the Devil King's reward and regressed after figuring out it was a trap. I don't know exactly what trap it is but…;

But. 



'…To be honest, I want it.'

My heart pumped. 

'This is a chance to get a skill of the 99th floor boss monster.'

I was different from Yoo Soo-ha. I didn't have to defeat the boss monster. 

I would benefit if I was just killed by it.

'He'll be the strongest boss monster other than the 100th floor…'

It would be a lie if I wasn't tempted.

'The 99th floor.;

How long would it take for me to get to the 99th floor using normal means?

1 year? 5? 10?

It might even take longer. Since even the psychopath Flame Emperor was only on the 40th floor after 10 years. 

But all of that. At once.

-Gong-ja. 

Bae Hu-ryeong stared at me. 

-Don't.

It was a voice I had never heard before. 

He was seriously looking at my face. 

-Look at me. I'm the Sword Emperor. I went to the 99th floor by myself and failed. I'm telling you, this is a trap. A horrible trap.

"······."

-It's too hard for you to kill the Top 10 Rank players with your skills. Even if you kill them all, you can't climb over the wall of the 99th floor. Give up.

I was silent. 

Was it because he was the only person to reach the 99th floor in this tower? He seemed credible. 

'Is the 99th floor boss monster that strong?'

Bae Hu-ryeong frowned. 

-There's none.

'What?'

-There's no boss monster on the 99th floor. There's something that's worse…bleh. I suddenly thought of the past. Anyways, this is a trap!

He sat with his back to me. He was like a little kid didn't get his candy. I was a bit flustered.

'Wait, just what's on the 99th floor? You're scaring me. I've never seen you like this before. Is it something like a Devil God if it's not a monster?'

-Humph. I'm not telling you!

I said that wrong. 

He wasn't like a kid, he was a kid. 

-I don't want to acknowledge it, but you're doing pretty well, Kim Zombie. Just keep on doing as you are. Then you can clear the 99th floor.

"Mm."

I was deep in thought. I rubbed my sword that was in its sheath. It was the sword that killed me over 4000 times. It was the sword that I used to kill Yoo Soo-ha. It was nothing more that a cheap sword, but touching it comforted me. 

'Alright.'

I came to my decision. 

'I'll throw away this regression.'

His ears twitched. 

-Throw it away?

'Yes. I'm going to pick the most safe route for me. Ignoring all things like rewards and benefits. I'm going to see how everything turns out first.'

-Ignoring rewards and benefits…huh. Are you going to reject the [Reward of the Goddess] too? Why? You don't have to go that far.

'It's okay. I'm taking a step back so I can run forward.'

You had to take the longer route the most rushed you were. 

I slowly opened my mouth. 

"Everyone."

All the hunters in the reception room looked at me.

"The rewards of the 11th floor just popped up for me."

"Really? That's nice."

The Witch reacted first. Was it because she hadn't seen the reward of the goddess and the reward of the Devil King yet? Her face was as indifferent as ever. 

"I was starting to get bored wondering how long we would have to wait for the quest. If you pick the reward first, we can pick according to our ranks after. Choose slowly."

"Yes, ma'am. I've already decided."

I announced in front of all the high rankings rankers.

"I didn't choose any reward."

The reception room was silent. Heretic Questioner and Venomous Snake, who were playing cards off to the side, turned to look at me as well. 3 seconds. 2 seconds. 1 second. After a silence, the Witch wrinkled her forehead.

"What?"

But it was too late.

[You have not chosen a stage reward.]

[You cannot choose the special class.]

[If you give up the reward, you can only choose the roles after the 13th floor.]

[Are you really choosing this?]

I answered firmly. 

"Yes, I, Kim Gong-ja, will not choose any reward."

The selection window in front of me crumbled to pieces. It wasn't just that. A holy voice and a dark voice rang in my head. 

[The Goddess of Protection is questioning your decision.]

[The Devil King of Fall Rain laughs darkly.]

The hunters all looked disbelieving. 

"Kim Gong-ja? What did you just…?"

"Hmm."

Then, Sword Saint wrinkled his forehead. His old eyes scanned midair. After me, Rank 1, Sword Saint was Rank 2. He was looking at the rewards now. 

"…Hm. I understand. You chose the safest option."

Sword Saint looked at me. 

"But isn't there no need to give up the reward? Youngster. This may be an old man's foolish concern, but I don't think you need to give up like that for your safety."

"Thank you for your concern. However, I don't regret it."

"Mmmm. It's a relief if you don't regret it but…"

He trailed off. The other hunters looked at us confusedly. They looked like they didn't understand what we were talking about.

"…No."

He shook his head. 

"Just giving up the reward is too mild. Sorry, youngster. I'll choose the goddess's reward. And choose the [Grand Master of Aegim Empire]."

Creak!

It was the moment Sword Saint made his decision. The reception room door opened. A bunch of knights walked out. They were wearing fancy shining armor, and they kneeled in front of the old man.

"Pledging allegiance to the highest sword of the empire!"

"Oho."

Sword Saint looked amusedly down at the knights. 

"So this is how the roles are decided."

"Mm? Aha? So?"

Next was Heretic Questioner. Rank 3 of the stage. He tilted his head, and exclaimed with an "Aha!
He seemed to have understood the situation now.

"I see. I understand now! Haha. It's similar to the mafia game."

Other than us, the other hunters still looked confused. The Witch narrowed her yes. 

"…I have no idea what you people are saying."

"Don't worry! I'll tell you right away!"

The Heretic Questioner raised his hands. Words started to be written on the ground. He had used Aura to carve letters in the marble.

"Look, everyone!"

Hunters crowded around to look at the ground. 

+

[Goddess of Protection]

Summary: The goddess who protects the Aegim Empire is touched at your dedication! The goddess has decided to appoint you to an important position. 

ㆍ

ㆍ

ㆍ

+

The hunters started to murmur amongst themselves.

"What?"

"The 99th floor? Legit…?"

They didn't have much of a reaction when they read the goddess's reward. But their eyes changed remarkably at the Devil King's reward.

The Witch's gaze especially turned darker. 

"This…"

"Yup! It's similar to the mafia game! For convenience's sake, I'll call those who chose the goddess's reward [Warrior]s and those who choose the other option [Betrayer]s."

He smiled warmly.

"But there's a big difference. The [Betrayer] is at more of a disadvantage than a mafia! Because there are 9 warriors, but only 1 betrayer. And we have the Vice Guild Master of the Civil Militia!"

The Heretic Questioner pointed at the Crusader.

The Crusader was looking at the marble floor with an apathetic face.

"Think of it! The Vice Guild Master has a Lie Detection skill. Haha. Compared to the mafia game, she's like the police. So even if someone chooses the Devil King's Reward, it's okay! Because the [Betrayer] will be reported right away!"

"Mm…you're right."

Crusader slowly lifted her head. 

"If you believe me."

"Anyways, this game is advantageous to the warriors! Hunter Kim Gong-ja. Giving up the reward was an extreme solution!"

Heretic Questioner fixed his hat.

"You didn't accept any reward even though you defeated the 11th floor as Rank 1. Mm! It's a very hard thing for me to imagine. With respect towards your decision, I'll choose the [Supreme General of Aegim Empire]!"

Creaaak.

The reception door opened again. General NPCs entered with their flowing red capes. The generals stood in front of the Heretic Questioner and saluted.

"Allegiance towards the highest flag of the empire!"

"Ah, amazing. I leave it in your hands as well!"

The general NPCs lined up behind the Heretic Questioner. 

This was the deciding factor. 

"Tsk. I hate using my head. So you're saying it's better to choose a reward, right? Then I'll choose the [Head Bodyguard of Aegim Empire]."

Venomous Snake. 

"Then me, the [Director of Foregin Affairs of Aegim Empire]. It looks the most normal."

Crusader.

"…I'll choose the [Chancellor]. Please, don't choose the reward of the Devil King. It'll disappear if no one chooses it. That's the most wise decision. Everyone be careful."

The Witch.

"Don't worry. Hm. Well, of course it's [Director of Financial Affairs]."

The Count. 

The rest of the hunters had chosen their rewards.

The reception room was filled with NPCs. The amount of knightages behind Sword Saint increased, and behind the Witch, there were countless emissaries. 

-Wow.

Only one place in the reception place was empty. Behind me. 

-You were really the only person not to get a reward. Are you going to be okay, Zombie? I know you're throwing this regression away, but isn't this too bad?

'It's fine.'

I was sure.

It might've been my instinct as a hunter.

'This is the answer.'

When you had to attack the target. When you had to step back.

I-

[The calculation of the rewards is finished.]

Felt that this was the time to step back.

[The highest rankers have completed their choices.]

[Kim Gong-ja, Sword Saint, Heretic Questioner, Venomous Snake, Crusader, Witch, Count…]

A voice rang in the reception room. 

The hunters quietly exchanged glances when their names were announced. 

[Disclaimer of the Reward, 1 person.]

Everyone turned to look at me. Of them, I was the only person to announce that I gave up the reward.

The hunters made expressions like they couldn't believe I did that.

[Receivers of the goddess's reward, 8 people.]

And soon, their faces hardened.

[Receiver of the Devil King's reward, 1 person.]

The hunters all looked at each other. 

[Total 10 people.]

[All the highest rankers have finished making their decisions.]

[Letting everyone know again.]

There was silence.

[Disclaimer of the Reward, 1 person.]

[Receivers of the goddess's reward, 8 people.]

[Receiver of the Devil King's reward, 1 person.]

[All the highest rankers have finished making their decisions.]

It was a long silence. 

[May luck be with everyone.]

Only this chapter is split into two cause it is very large as compared to other chapters.

'Aincrad ',99th Floor …
Early in the morning, one by one players came out of the Teleport Gate Square, with a look of excitement on their faces, and went all the way around…
Among the players who came to 99th Floor, some of the top players whose Level can keep up with the progress, some Levels just barely got a high-level floor, and some even exceeded the 80th level. Here at 99th Floor, absolutely It belongs to the novice, let alone the Labyrinth area, and even the wildness can't go out…
But this can't offset the enthusiasm in their hearts. There are still players from the low-floor Teleportation, wandering through the town, and from time to time also look at the towering tower that towers in the distance, in the eyes, thick The thick light of hope blooms.
Just need to give the stone tower to the Raiders, then they can go to the last layer of 'Aincrad', 100th Floor!
Everyone who looks at the stone tower ladder has such an idea in their hearts, which makes them feel very excited. The hope of in the eyes is getting more and more prosperous. If it is not considering the problem of combat effectiveness, I am afraid this will happen, all the players here will Violently surge out and give the Labyrinth area a level!
In this respect, these low-level players have more self-knowledge than the so-called top players in the Raiders Group (Clearer)…
'Aincrad' total 100th Floor, in pyramid format, from top to bottom, the area gradually increases, and to the 99th Floor, the area of ​​this layer is actually not much wider, the Labyrinth area stone tower ladder stands in the center of the 99th Floor. There are only four towns around it that surround it. In addition, the rest of the area is the wilderness area!
There are only four towns in the entire 99th Floor, and it is conceivable how much the 99th Floor is smaller than the floors below. I want to come. In the real world, can a slightly larger city be wider than the 99th Floor? …
In the nearest town to the 99th Floor Labyrinth area. Teleport Gate Square…
"Ding!"
In the effect sound of a Seiyuu beauty, a glittering lake light rippled in a circular shape, instantly swept the platform in the center of the Teleport Gate Square. Wu Yan and Asuna only felt a flower in front of them, a little bit of star flashing during their own The body lost its balance in just a few seconds, and when the balance returned to the body, the scene in front of the scene brightened, the Labyrinth area stone tower. Just in the first time, they printed their eyes…
The platform at the foot is made up of some moist rock. Perhaps the setting in this layer is rainy, standing on the Teleport Gate platform, Wu Yan, Asuna two people raise one's head, the tall stone tower can't see the sky. And up. As if it is close at hand…
The two people stood there quietly, looking at the stone tower, no one spoke, not knowing what was going on…
I patted my cheek and Wu Yan touched the word hilt behind 'Sky Gazer'. I have a lot of heart in mind.
"Let's go!"
Asuna came back and took a deep breath. The long-suffering seriousness slowly appeared on her face. At this moment, the 'Ghost of the Raiders' who led the numerous Raiders Group (Clearer) player, 'Knights of The Blood-Captain in the Blood ' seems to be back!
Abandoning the name of 'Ghost of the Raiders' and abandoning the name of 'Knights of the Blood 'Vice-Captain, but throughout the beginning, Asuna did not abandon the name of 'Flash'!
"Directly on the Labyrinth district?…"
"Go directly to the Labyrinth area!" Wu Yan walked down the Teleport Gate platform. "With our current level, you can get enough security for the monsters in the Labyrinth area. Nothing unexpected…"
Having said that, Wu Yan paused and immediately looked at Asuna. "Really no longer think about it? Yui wants to stay with you…"
In fact, Wu Yan has long known how Asuna will answer, otherwise it will not propose to let Sachi help them take care of Yui…
In the past, Wu Yan was able to use Asu obediently to stay at home with an excuse to take care of Yui. Now, Asuna already knows the true identity of Yui, and knows that Yui is not as immature as it looks, on the contrary, can share Yui, the entire 'Sword Art Online' database, is also developed for people's psychology and spirit, and they know more than they are.
I know that Yui has such ability. If Asuna can still stay at home, that is really strange. But Wu Yan can't help but ask for it…
Asuna glanced at Wu Yan and didn't speak. He took Wu Yan's hand and headed towards the Labyrinth area…
Wu Yan laughed out loud and was defeated by this silent and vocal action. Only helpless accepted Asuna's hegemony…
...
The Labyrinth area is only separated from the nearest town by a map. The area is not small, but it is not too big. The wilderness monsters are slightly weaker than Wu Yan expected, even if they let Asuna alone. There won't be too many problems unless it is besieged by a large group of monsters.
However, Heal Spirit has already been released by Wu Yan. At one time, Heal Spirit has no slight change in appearance. Ability is also able to recover 20% hp every minute. The only change is that today Heal Spirit, has been able to put the recover object on another player body!
As long as you are a player with Wu Yan, you can enjoy Heal Spirit's recovery effect, and sometimes even trigger the group Heal, that is, after a minute, if you are lucky, players in the Wu Yan team. , including Wu Yan oneself, can recover 20% hp, and the chance is not small!
With Heal Spirit, Wu Yan is also assured that Asuna will be charged by himself. Asuna is not weak. Although he can't be alone in the Labyrinth area, he is more than enough in the wilderness!
Speaking of it, since the 75th Floor, players have reached the limit, including Kirito, and the wilderness is good, but the Labyrinth area has been unable to support the player alone.
The monster is getting stronger and stronger. For the time being, the attack Mode is more and more complicated, and the accidentality is increased by several tens of percentage points. Together with the higher floors, the smaller the Labyrinth area map, the bigger the monster density, usually When encountering monsters, the monsters are all in groups, and there are two or three in less. In this case, it is simply to find death!
So Kirito has long ended his lone strategy. Although he didn't join any Guild, he went to the Labyrinth area to leveling. He didn't pull the 'Moonlit Black Cats' like Keita, and he went to the front with Klein and 'Fuurinkazan'. Keita and Klein are more than happy to join such a powerful teammate. They are dragging Kirito on the Labyrinth area. People who don't know think they are good friends for a lifetime…
With Asuna also Heal Spirit, two people rushed all the way to the Labyrinth area. It didn't take long for the entrance to the Labyrinth area to finally appear in front of the two people!
At this time, in front of the two people, an old and old step extends to the entrance of the stone tower in the Labyrinth area. The stones on the steps have been weathered a lot, and even stepping on it will give people the feeling of breaking into pieces. There is an iron gate at the entrance to the Labyrinth area…
The iron gate has already decayed, and one by one has poked on the iron thorns that have been rotted together. There is no sharp edge, as if it has experienced thousands of years of history, even if it is spoiled like broken copper. Iron, still sticking to his position, blocking the players who attempted to enter…
"Inside, it is the Labyrinth area…"
Asuna looked up at the iron door, and when he thought of entering it, the most powerful monster in the 99th Floor except the wave ss would appear. Asuna had a faint worry…
This kind of worry, since I met Wu Yan, every time she went to Labyrinth, she would have…
Because she is afraid, afraid of a bad, her own perfect life, will fall apart in an accident…
Suddenly, a strong and powerful hand wrapped Asuna's small hands, so that Asuna was shocked, and the anxiety in his heart disappeared without a trace, and a smile was on his mouth.
"Let's go!"
Wu Yan smiled nodded, facing forward, reaching out, pressing on the iron door, gently pushing!
"boom!"
After a loud noise, the heavy iron gate suddenly opened!

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The Dachi-Skyth Empire is the Sippar Empires' greatest enemy. Their territories directly abutted one another. The Empires fought for thousands of years and both Empires lost and gained territory from each other. Their borders were constantly changing. The front lines of the border worlds were constantly contested. 

The Dachi-Skyth is an Empire made up of two powerful kingdoms. More than forty thousand years before, these two great kingdoms joined together to form on a united superpower. To demonstrate the unity of the empire their emperor's name was Emperor Dachi Skyth. No one knew how many emperors have ruled the empire over the course of the last forty thousand years. There was a rumor that the empire has only had one emperor. 

The upstart Sippar Empire was much younger being less than ten thousand years old. It formed from the remnants of the Dachi-Skyth old nemesis the AkHati Empire. The AkHati Empire was destroyed at the start of the Dachi-Skyth Empire over forty thousand years ago. It came to an end through the military might of the newly forged power of the Dachi-Skyth. 

After the destruction of the AkHati Empire, several small kingdoms formed. These smaller empires were subjugated by the Dachi-Skyth. For thirty thousand years the Dachi-Skyth was uncontested. It wasn't until the rise of a New King named Rone Sippar that the Dachi-Skyth finally found itself seriously challenged. King Sippar conquered the other small kingdoms and formed the new Sippar Empire. The Sippar Empire and the Dachi-Skyth have warred ever since. 

The Dachi-Skyth Imperial Palace was made a dark metallic alloy that looked like the void of space and at night, the palace seemed to sparkle with stars. It was an impressive wonder of architecture and manufacturing. It was known as the Sen Cosmic Palace. 

Within the throne room of the palace, Emperor Dachi Skyth sat upon this ancient throne. His throne sat on a platform that was accessed by walking up one hundred steps. This is why it was called the one hundred steps throne. Each step had its platform. The bottom of the stairs was where the most common members of the palace stood. Each step up represented an elevation of status. The further up the fewer the number of people and the smaller the platform. 

The custom of titles in the Dachi-Skyth Empire referenced the step the figure stood on. These numbers served as their title and when at court their step number was sewn onto their clothes on the left side above the heart, for most humanoids.  

When the Emperor held court, the nobles, priests, military leaders, and ministers stood on their platform. For those not on the planet, a Qlone represented them. Qlones were clones of individuals who took quantum essence from an individual and used it to create a mind and body in the image of the person. The quantum essence used to create the Qlones allowed for the person's mind to be present in the court. The Qlone acted as a receiver and the individual could communicate no matter where in the universe he or she was. 

One of the highest-ranked Nobles, 97th Step Lord Daethinian, was currently trapped near a black hole on the Counter-ring of the universe. It was like being on the other side of the world from another person. 97th Step Lord Daethinian arrived in this location five-thousand years before an accident. Only the Emperor knew the details of the accident.   

His rank rose steadily over the years because of the new technologies and scientific knowledge he was able to send. Although he was trapped, his location matched with the unique properties of being near a black hole, allowed him to "see" parts of the universe unknown to the Dachi-Skyth Empire. 97th Step Lord Daethinian could use the black hole to "spy" on other species and civilizations. 

Utilizing the knowledge 97th Step Lord Daethinian provided, The emperor quietly built the strength of his empire. Biding his time, the emperor would begin his bid for galactic conquest. His first target of conquest, of course, was the Sippar Empire. 

"The time to strike against the Sippar Empire is here! Their military is weak, it is plagued by internal struggles, and its financial strength has strongly declined. We have our agents placed in the highest offices in the Empire. The Sippar emperor has little real power and it is the nobles who rule. 

We have already tested the effective control we have by destroying a dwarf village. The Orc race is ready for a new master. With your permission eternal emperor, I propose we launch a full-scale invasion!" An eighty-third step noble, 83rd Step Lord Kin of Stron, concluded his passionate action request. 

The Emperor sat on his ancient throne unmoving. His head slightly turned to his left indicating for the person on the ninety-ninth step to speak for him. A middle-aged, handsome man wearing dark blue robes with firey red trim and graying temples step forward. 

The Immortal Emperor doesn't feel it is necessary to directly attack the Sippar Empire. We will continue to create chaos and strife within. Command our agents to let the most trusted pillars of the Sippar tear each other apart. We will continue to humiliate the Sippar line and bring them to their knees and then we will make Sippar our dog! Let them fragment once more into the small petty kingdoms they once were," 99th Sen of Empire said. 

99th Sen was one of the Emperor's many descendants. He was the right hand of his father and only he and his mother, the current Empress sat on the 99th step. No one sat on the 100th step. Above the 100th step was the platform of the Emperor. The Empty 100th step was a statement, no one was deserving enough to be so close in power to the emperor. Even his wife and current favorite son were only worthy to take the 99th step. 

"If this is the desire of the Immortal Emperor, then we shall obey," 83rd Step Lord Kin of Stron said. All of the people on the Steps bowed to the throne, not to the 99th Step Sen of Empire. 

"Have our agents turn the cadet training excursion on Juren a major topic," 99th Step Sen of Empire said. 

With a surprised look, 83rd Step Lord Kin of Stron asked, "My Lord 99th Step Sen of Empire, is Juren an important target?" 

"No, it's completely arbitrary, it's just entertaining to watch the Sippar Nobles assassinate the geniuses of their families!" 99th Step Sen of Empire laughed evilly. A slight smile was hinted on the face of the Emperor.

His life began as a superhero on Earth. He's died and lived different lives but always utilized strange and mystical technology to continue as a hero. Whether it was a dragon warrior or martial artist on a primitive planet, Lorne was the Invincible Hero. 

Born into a new life as an Elf Lorne, now called Boval, fights as a soldier for his place in a universe. No powers, no Samsara pod, no friends. Alone, mortal, living a completely alien life.

A new chapter in the Saga of the Invincible Hero begins.

Ten years passed by. It had been a long time. Jaehwan had spent all that time alone on the 99th floor.
He had gone through thousands of dangers that almost killed him. He faced many dangerous situations as he climbed from the 1st floor to the 99th floor, but the number of dangers he faced just on the 99th floor easily took the cake.
The boss of 99th floor, Velkisus.
The dragon that came from <Forgotten Land> had a breath attack that Jaehwan could not resist even with his [Frost Resistance] that hit its maximum.
Not only that, the durable dragon scales had crushed swords and armor many times. If it wasn't for the pieces of equipment left behind by the other Walkers, he would have had to give up a long time ago.
The Dragon Sword from 85th floor, the Frost Armor that Yoonhwan left behind, the [Bracelet of the Fire King] that Seoyul gave him before she died had been a huge help.
Han Seoyul. 
Jaehwan thought of her. She had died even before she got up to the 77th floor.

Jay, the blacksmith of Atopos asked, "Jaehwan, are you going to try again?"
The village that formed after killing Monster Dragon Alteminas of the 50th floor, Atopos. 
People of the world still had hope when the village was formed. Many Walkers were killed and wounded on the frontlines, but it still gave them hope. Priests formed an emergency team to heal the wounds while blacksmiths worked to provide free repairs to those who fought.
<Jay's Blacksmith> was run by old man Jay and it was one of the best.
But he was now the last blacksmith left in Atopos.
"Jaehwan?"
"Oh, right. Sorry."
Jaehwan came back to his senses.
"Yeah. I think I can do it this time."
"Are you sure?"
Jaehwan smiled. "Yeah."
It was a lie. He had no chance. He had no idea when, or if he could kill it. But he had to say it this way. Jay laughed.
Jay was a foreigner.
As people got up on the tower, their languages were combined into the common language of the tower, but the cultural differences still remained. But Jaehwan considered Jay like a family. Jay hammered the Dragon Sword as he talked to Jaehwan.
"There are no more supplies coming from below. It wasn't a lot but there was some coming up until a few months ago."
Jaehwan nodded. Last week, he had checked out every floor starting from the 1st to 99th floor. But there were no survivors. He even had waited a week at the summoning area of the 1st floor but there wasn't even one who was summoned from below.
It probably meant that mankind had been wiped out. But it seemed possible.
Jaehwan did not know what the year was. There had been at least ten Tower Impacts and there probably was no one who could survive. Jaehwan managed to find one clue that was considered as a hidden piece.
The passage that used to be blocked by [Returning Stone] in the past, had some scribbling.
-Tower within the tower. A nightmare within the nightmare.
He couldn't understand it, however.
"Oh and ol' granny from <Hiren Potion> disappeared the other day."
"Hiren…"
Hiren, the ol'granny from <Hiren Potion> was one of the last supporter Walker remaining at Atopos. The ones who came into the tower did not age. If she disappeared, it was only one of two reasons.
Either the one went to the past, or jumped off.
Jaehwan wanted to ask which option Hiren took. But it probably was the same even if he knew. Then Jaehwan saw something deep within Jay's old eyes. It seemed he will not see Jay for much longer also.
"Jay, can you teach me the blacksmith skill?"
The hammering stopped and both men looked at each for a moment. 
Jay nodded silently.

Back to the 99th floor.
The Frost Dragon Velkisus was astonished at the human who had come again.
-You are one of a kind. No humans have come to the 99th floor alone until now.
Jaehwan laughed. It was ironic that his hard work was being recognized by such monsters instead of mankind.
"I'll be sorry to kill you."
-I'm sorry to say that is impossible, human.
"No way. That scale of yours is cracking, didn't you notice?"
The dragon roared and Jaehwan charged with his sword in front.
It was a simple attack.
'Stab'.
Jaehwan had started climbing the tower much later than others. It made him miss out on the chance to get hidden skills or classes so Jaehwan gave up on everything else and concentrated on the 'Stab' skill.
He stabbed, stabbed and stabbed.
After about 50 million stabs, people began calling him 'Jaehwan the Persistent Stabber.' And that's when he felt his [Stab] changing. It became faster and more accurate. It had become stronger.
60 million, 70 million… and 100 million times.
His basic [Stab] skill now had become powerful enough on par with even rarest of hidden skills. Also, it was only a basic move so it did not require him to use his mana, which made him attack endlessly. 
But it was not enough to handle the Frost Dragon of the 99th floor. He barely made a scratch when he stabbed one point of the scale hundreds of times. But there were times when he managed to damage the scale with one strike.
'There, I see it again.'
His sight became blurry and his stabbing changed its power. It was not fast, but not slow. But the stab wasn't avoidable.
"KAAAAAA!"
The Frost Dragon roared in pain.
He couldn't remember but this occurred rarely. Maybe out of one in hundred thousand times, he saw a faint line on his sight. He followed it without thinking. If he were successful in following the line, his stab managed to inflict an attack that equaled thousands of attacks.
'Dammit, it's still not enough.'
The dragon took a deep breath and released it, filling the tower. It was a critical strike to Jaehwan who was already in bad shape. His health was dropping rapidly toward 0. Jaehwan barely managed to avoid the breath.
-It is unfortunate, human. If there were 10 more like you, you might have defeated me.
"Shut up."
-If your foolish race wasn't tempted by the [Stone of Nightmare]… it would've changed the fate of your race.
"Huh? Stone of Nightmare? What do you mean?"
The dragon did not answer, instead, its huge claw swung at him.
"…I will come back."
Jaehwan jumped backward to run and Frost Dragon did not go after him.

Five more years had passed by.

[Legend Incarnate: You have succeeded in hunting 'Frost King Velokisus']
[You have achieved an impossible feat alone.]
[Acquired a new title: 'Nightmare of the 99th floor']
[Acquired weapon: 'Frost Dragon Sword']
[User's level has reached the limit.]
[User's HP has reached the limit.]
[User's Strength has reached the limit.]
[User's Dexterity has reached the limit.]

The gigantic dragon's body was disappearing.
-You… really are amazing, human.
"Speak. What is the [Stone of Nightmare]?"
-You know the answer to it.
Jaehwan did not want to believe it. He needed to learn more.
-You will know everything once you reach the final floor.
The Frost Dragon did not speak anymore. As Jaehwan finished while it disappeared completely, he stood up and looked at the gate to the last floor. It had been so hard to even kill the Frost Dragon so he couldn't imagine what might be waiting for him on the final floor.
But he did not stop.
<<100>>
Jaehwan checked on the number at the gate. It was covered with dust, but he reached out to clean it off. Many memories flashed by him as he looked at the number.
'Jay would be proud.'
Jaehwan opened up the gate.

The 100th floor of the tower looked like an emergency operating room from various horror movies, but on a much larger scale. Thousands of hologram panels showed various places of the tower and some of them were showing Jaehwan.
The Jaehwan in the hologram screen seemed dumbfounded.
"Oh, you're here already. I thought you were going to stop by the village first."
Jaehwan grew tense and looked around. But there were no signs of any humans.
"Relax, relax. I forgot to send you an important message, stay where you are. These look fancy but they're really archaic so I have to do some manual work."
After a few moments, a screen popped up in front of Jaehwan.
[Congratulations. You are the first to clear the tutorial game of World 294.]
[Your achievement will be recorded in the Immortal Library of the <Akashic Records>. Only the lords of the <Great Lands> will be granted access to the records.]
Jaehwan grew confused.
'What the hell is going on?'

This is the story of a man who had refused to go back into the past when everyone else had decided to do so.

Until the very end.

I spoke in a straightforward manner.

"I will become a miner."

I saw Batoom's eyes become the size of a lamp post.

"Will you really?"

It was an obvious reaction. Everytime Batoom saw me, he would tell me to become a miner to the point I felt like my ear would fall off, and each time, I answered that 'I'll think about it' and continued to push it off.


I was waiting for this moment to arrive.

"Yes. What do I need to do to become a miner?"

"It's simple. You just need to complete five quests. I believe you will be able to complete them quickly."

Of course I knew about it. Whether it was the Miner Occupation Quest, the Expert Miner Occupation Quest, or the Best Miner Occupation Quest. Even the methods to finish them quickly and effectively. I knew them all.

"Then let's start."

"Oh, yes. Yes we should."

Batoom started to hurry, which was not like his normal self. Maybe he thought it would be terrible if I decided to change my mind or something.

"The first quest is working over 5 hours a day for an entire week in the mine. But since you have worked consistently for an even longer time, I will consider that the first quest has been completed."

<You have completed the 1st level Miner Occupation Quest. Miner Ranking increased 1 point.>

This was as I expected. I completed it without lifting a finger.

I predict that the rest of the remaining four quests will proceed in similar fashion. If it is something related to a miner, I have already experienced it to the point of boredom.

Batoom just laughed with joy.

"Huhuh, then the second quest. You have to go mine a mineral of my choice on your own. But you already..."

This one was also completed without lifting a finger.

Mining five different types of minerals on your own, mining a whole day's worth of minerals on your own, mining 500 bars of titanium, were all given as quests after that. And then the quest completion was announced immediately in that spot.

I had instantly completed all five of the linked quests. By just standing in place.

And the reward following it?

<You have completed all 5 levels of the Miner Occupation Quest. You have received the occupation of miner. As a reward, you have gained 20 knowledge in minerals and related topics, your ranking in Titan Valley has increased by 1, and you have learned a new skill, Dig.
For completing the 5 levels of linked quests, all stats that you currently possess have increased 1 point.
You have achieved a new record for the time to complete all 5 linked quests. As a reward, you are awarded 3 bonus stat points and your fame has increased 10 points.>

It was definitely the same system as the game.

Establishing a new record and bonus stats. Of course, all new records were based on the human race.

I felt a bit of joy for suffering for 2 years worth of Royal Roader time.

But this was just eating the first fruit. There were many more fruits to eat in the future.

Once the miner occupation quest was completed, Batoom laughed with joy.

"Hahaha, I knew I saw correctly. You are a genius who has what it takes to surpass the best miner and become the legendary miner. What do you think? Since you seem to have enough skill, do you want to try and become a expert miner while you're at it?"

Of course I will challenge it. One of my goals is establishing a new record for completing 10 continuous quests.

"I will try it."

The expert miner occupation quest was also the same as the game.

First, I needed to go bring the retired miner, Goultan.
Goultan was a veteran miner who, at one point, competed against Jonnan and Batoom for the owner position. His pride was also very high.

Because of his pride, he announced his complete retirement after he lost in the competition, and it is said that he has never come out to the mine since then.

However, he didn't reject my request. Rather, he welcomed me.

"You are Kang Hwi Ram."

It was because of my efforts for the last 2 years. The rumor about me living in the mine for 14 hours a day had spread like a legend among the miners in Titan Valley.

"Could I ask for your help?"

"Of course. To be honest, I had been waiting for someone like you to appear. Titan Valley needs a miner like you."

With that, we went back to the Batoom Mines and Batoom and Goultan's dramatic reunion was successful.

I then received quests to learn such skills as rock breaking, mineral selection, tunnel construction and Goultan taught me these skills.

Everything up to the fourth quest was completed in a breeze. They were all quests people could complete if they put in the time.

I just happened to complete all those quests in one day. After all, I had been doing all of these things for 2 years worth of Royal Roader time.

The final fifth quest.

"All miners in Titan Valley need to make a special accomplishment that will get them recognition. That is the last quest to become an expert miner."
"What kind of accomplishment do I need to achieve?"
"That I cannot say. However, miners have a stronger pride than brain. Unless you do something really big, they will not easily accept it."

Let's be honest. I already knew the answer to what kind of accomplishment needed to be made.
I just didn't want to say it first so I asked the question.
I then quickly peeked at Goultan. In the game, Goultan gave away the answer as if he let it slip.
However, even Goultan was keeping his mouth shut.

There was no reason to waste any time. It wasn't so important that the story would change if I said it myself.

"I've heard that the 99th tunnel in this mine has not been cleared and is currently barricaded. If I clear that tunnel, would that be a good enough accomplishment?"

I said it as if I was just casually tossing it out.
Batoom jumped when I said it.

"What? Are you crazy? That is a place that nobody has managed to clear for hundreds of years. They say that it is a place you cannot come back out alive from if you enter. Do not even think about the 99th tunnel."

It was an expected response.

It also showed how difficult it was to clear the 99th tunnel.

It had to be difficult. Only players under level 10 can enter the mines, and with that level, it was impossible to hunt the strong monsters lurking in the 99th tunnel.

How is it that strong monsters over level 10 can exist in the mine?
That's because they were already in the mines before the forcefield was created.

Of course, the warriors entered in droves to first clear the monsters before they created the forcefield. However, they could end up missing some monsters, and the monsters in the 99th tunnel are those monsters that they missed.

Because of that, they even locked the entrance to the 99th tunnel.

"I make the decision. If I clear the 99th tunnel, will that be an accomplishment everyone could approve of?

Batoom finally nodded his head yes.

"That's true, but ..."

"Then I will attempt it. If I die, I die. If I live, I live. So please just assign me the quest."
Batoom let out a deep sigh.
Goultan who was standing next to him also seemed restless.

However, maybe they were able to read my firm will and did not say much else. They didn't want to say anything bad before I even started.

In the end, Batoom gave me the quest.

"Fine. Clear the 99th tunnel. Then all of the miners will praise your accomplishment. In addition, I will guarantee that you will have the tax collection rights and tunnel supervisor selection rights for 10 years."

<You've received the fifth Expert Miner Occupation Quest.
Please clear the 99th tunnel.
If you manage to successfully complete this quest, in addition to the occupation of expert miner, you will be given the rights to the tax collection and tunnel supervisor selection for the 99th tunnel for 10 years.>

'I did it.'

Now I needed to prepare for the monster hunting.
My current stats are similar to that of a level 30 player.

However, just this much stat is almost impossible to hunt the monsters in the 99th tunnel.

If that was possible, there would be no reason the other miners couldn't do it. The other miners have been doing this manual labor for tens of years and their stats are much higher than mine.

I just happen to know the method to hunt them.

"I will go make some preparations."

I immediately left the mine and headed towards Titan Square.

The first place I headed to was the Slave Trading Post.

Well, the slave had nothing to do with the monster hunting. But there is a trade that is only possible when you are level one, so I had to come here before starting to hunt.

'It's over there.'

I took large steps as I walked into the Trading Post.

Once I did, an old man with one blind eye welcomed me with a bright smile.

"Welco….."
But after looking up and down my clothes, his expression changed.

"Hmm? What do you want?"
I guess I did look a bit like I was homeless. I came straight here wearing the clothes I rolled around in while working in the mines. I didn't seem to have the power to buy a slave.

It still made me upset. I had no reason to be looked favorably by the slave trader anyways.
Rather, it'll be good to show him a defiant personality.

I shot back a response.

"What do you think I want? I'm here as a customer."
"A customer? You came to buy a slave? Do you even have money?"
"Then would I have come without money? How much will it cost to buy one?"
"What kind of slave are you looking for?"
"I need them to be strong. Nothing else matters."
"Hmm, strong slaves are kind of expensive."
"That's why I'm asking you how much."

The trader once again looked me up and down. It looked like he was trying to determine my value rather than a slave's value.
He then suddenly called out an extremely expensive price.

"It'll cost you 100,000,000 won."

I dropped my jaws and pretended to be really surprised.

"Are you joking? What is this price of 1,000,000 won written here?"
"Of course we also have 1,000,000 won slaves too. It's the weakest one in our trading post though. Why? Do you want that one?"

A slave like that is useless even if you buy it.

"Do you have any other slaves?"
"At what price range?"
"Around 50,000,000 won."

Once I said that, the slave trader once again checked me out top to bottom. It was a very eerie expression.

"Hmm. 50,000,000 won. You said they just needed to be strong?"
"Yes."
"I have one that kind of has a bad personality. Oh, I will guarantee his strength. It is probably the strongest among the slaves."
"What's wrong with his personality?"
"This is a bit lacking. But he's still not an idiot."
The trader pointed to his head.

I just need him to mine well. In that case, a somewhat stupid slave is better than a smart slave.
That way, they'll do as they are told, and eat whatever I give them to eat.

Of course I would show a negative expression to the slave trader.

"If the slave is stupid, the master suffers. Hmm, you're saying he's perfect other than that, right?"

The slave trader's expression turned a bit dark. He then started to spit out the slave's faults.

"He's a bit of a klepto."

That much is child's play. I just have to make sure not to leave anything around him that he can steal.

However, my expression started to get worse, and as that happened, the trader's voice started to crawl.

"He's also a bit slow ...and a bit of a lecher..."
"He has a lot of problems. Isn't he a completely nutcase? You want to charge 50,000,000 won for such a slave?"
"I will cut 5,000,000 won. How does 45,000,000 won?"

He knew to offer a discount even though I didn't ask. That means there was room to bargain.
However, how much do you think you can cut the cost through bargaining?
I will earn this slave at a much more explosive price.

Method?  Of course I have one. I will use the slave trader's weakness.

"Is his strength that strong?"
"Of course. There shouldn't be any level 1 players who could beat him."

Once the discussion about strength came out, the slave trader spoke as if he was proud.
This is the opportunity!
I quickly slammed the nail into the trader's words.

"Can you take responsibility for those words?"

‘Royal Roader,’ the game that I ruled as an overlord was ending its service. Shit! It was my life’s only pleasure.The last day! I used all of my strength and in-game connections to defeat the final boss monster, Demon Heros.
As a reward, I earned a Marble of Wishes.
[Please state your wish.]
My wish? [Royal Roader’s renewal as reality.]
I was just joking. I really only wrote it as a joke…
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Using berserk, fei stood equal footing with everyone. They took each step, hardly resisted pressure of Holy Mountain. They tried their best among which, fei even supported Yan Chufen who could no longer resist the pressure of Holy Mountain.
One small step after another, they finally reached the 99th step of Holy Mountain. The next step will be the height step of this whole mountain also breaking the record. When five of these people reached the top, even the sect master was alarmed.
This was like creating an unprecedented history of the Five Elements sect. The sect leader was a middle-aged bulky man with black short hair. He stood up like a mountain, his eagle-like eyes were focused on Peak of Holy Mountain. He was very nervous from the inside so not many could see his nervousness. He was still showing a heroic stance standing like a mountain.
When fei and other boarded at the 99th step, they start collapsing. First was Yan Chufen, Second was Lei Gang, Third was Zhao Guiren and last was Gen Niu. Only Fei stood up but this took every bit of energy from him.
Unlike other floors, you just have to stand on the 99th step for ten breaths of time. After 10 breathe, a person standing at the top won't feel single pressure as for why no one knows. Because no one has ever stuck to 10 breaths. Knowing this fei still didn't give up. He starts running Mountain and River Body Art though the pressure is huge if he can stick for ten breaths of time running Mountain and River Body Art.
Then with such pressure, he might get a successful breakthrough.
This time he wants to breakthrough in his physical strength. His endurance has increased, his attack power is good, his speed is better but his defense is worst. Now he can't get defense art, first he needs to enter the inner court and even if he does. That doesn't represent the will find art that fits him the best.
Even if he got Sword and Saber Sovereign jade which consist of a large number of arts, he couldn't find something that suits him the best. But now is a different case because if he breakthrough then he enters stage; Body Hard as a Rock.
Unlike the previous times, he didn't sit because he can't otherwise he will get disqualified. While standing he runs Mountain and River Body tempering Art at max. He even let his second soul understand the second stage faster.
The pressure is getting heavier, now just one breath has passed. Fei was tempering his body to the fullest. As each breathes passes, blood start rushing out of his body. This was a horrible case. Fortunately, his body was strong that not much blood dropped.
Three breaths, four, five, six, seven
At this fei felt terrible pressure almost bending in his knees but he holds on. His mountain and river body art is running at full speed. If he can persist till another three breathes, his body will be able to breakthrough.
Normally to reach the second stage, one must fulfill the different conditions. But here is different because his body, soul, and qi all are getting pressed by Holy Mountain pressure. So he just got a lucky chance to breakthrough.
Eighth breath, ninth breathe, and finally tenth breathe.
"Boom"
Finally, a large explosion occurred in his body. This was a sign of his physical strength breakthrough.
"Boom" "Boom" "Boom"
Several explosions occurred in his body after breakthrough. These were the explosion of blood and bones inside his body. It was completely changing his bone power. For normal people, this would be hell-like experience but for fei, this was nothing.
"Ha"
After the breakthrough, fei released a powerful pressure from his body contest against pressure from Holy Mountain. "Boom" Both pressure collides neglecting each other so that now Lei Gang and others can stand up.
"Brother Fei, did you just breakthrough?" Lei Gang was dumbfounded when pressure was released.
 Fei nodded his head but got an unexpected reply.
"Freak"
"Monster"
Lei Gang and Yan Chufen were the ones who spoke. Gen Niu was silent cause he didn't know how to reply. As for Zhao, he was an enemy so he didn't praise. Although these were like a curse, it is praise after all no one can describe Fei since this incident.
Even those who were below were speechless. While they were taking another sound rang.
"Bang"
A giant bronze door appeared out of nowhere on the border of the 99th step and 100th step. This was a sign of a challenge. Everyone including fei had a solemn expression; this was the hardest test of all. To breakthrough this giant door, one needs talent, not power.
To break this door, one needs to attack it with the concept of any elements or any weapon intent. Not only that, but one would also require powerful qi, soul, and body. Qi means the quantity and purity of qi, not cultivation. Soul and body mean, level of soul, and body according to his cultivation. This means bronze doors evaluate perception and talent at the same time.
Others were already disqualified, only fei was walking near the bronze door.
Fei knew he would only get a two-shot try. Fei also knew the requirement. He runs thunder force and five elements in his body. He summoned five dragon cells at once. Now with his body defense, he calls bear pressure of these five dragon cells. He also used bronze body. He gets into the position.
His legs bend, his fist clenched as he drew his arm back. Then he looked at the bronze door, says some words then punched.
"Steel Fist Intent"
"Mountain Breaking Fist"
His fist turned silver black, qi, and blood in his body exploded into his fist. He punched with all of his might.
"Bang"
The fist collides with the bronze door, fire sparkle covers the whole scene. When everything settles down,  we saw the bronze door was a little bit damaged but not open.
Everyone was disappointed. They start whispering with each other.
"So he couldn't reach the top"
"Well, it is very hard after all"
"Yes even if they didn't reach the top, we got five genius students who reached 99th step"
"Yes we should be satisfied with this"
At that time, only sect leaders and those four on the 99th step could see a face. They weren't much disappointed hoping fei wouldn't lose confidence in himself. After all, if that happens, his cultivation won't breakthrough and this will be his heart demon. They didn't want their best student in such a position.
Even though fei didn't break but he stood the pressure for ten breaths of time which was enough for them to recognize him as the best genius of the Five Elements Sect.
After all, breaking the door was like a legend for them and even standing on 99th step pressure was an epic task for them. But when they see the expression on his face, they were scared.
He wasn't disappointed but smiling instead and that smile was a little creepy. It's like saying 'I haven't tried my best. Give me another chance'.
"Hey, this bronze door really blocks my attack" Fei looked at the four of them and said with the same expression.
Four of them hesitate not knowing how to answer. If others were to say this indifferent expression, they would have despised him but according to fei expression. It's like he wasn't satisfied and wanted to attack again. At this moment Yan Chufen came forward and said "Brother you can try another shot"
Fei looked at Yan Chufen, then at the bronze door. He once again looked at his fist then walked near the door again. Fei was walking and a sword appeared in his hand. Others were a little surprised but Lei Gang wasn't. He was very excited instead. He saw a fei sword then move his hand catching the hilt of his own sword.
He was pure swordsman, now seeing another swordsman he immediately grabbed his sword hilt but didn't take it out. Excitement flow through his face, others didn't know why he was so excited.
Fei took the sword in his right hand, holding the sword he walked but stopped and looked at Lei Gang. He then looked Lei Gang sword. Lei Gang immediately understood fei intention so he unsheathes his sword and throws at fei. Even though fei still has his black sword, he won't use it since it is inside the pagoda with little Yan. So it would be very hard to get it in this situation.
Fei grabbed Lei Gang's sword with his left hand. This was a spirit low tier sword. Fei took a deep breath, run fire, and ice in his body. His ice was very high level the same for fire. Now thunder qi was already transformed into thunder force, fire and ice were the strongest qi in his body.
He had already reached four-level concepts of these two so it was turned for the final move.
"Dragon Cells"
"Bronze Body"
"Berserk"
"Sun and Moon Eruption"
Fei took some steps back then jump. He spins his body in a diagonal angle rotating his sword while falling towards the bronze door. He slashed with both of his swords.
"Crack" "Crack" "Crack" "Boom"
 It released the concept of ice, freezing door then the concept of fire burst like an explosion breaking the bronze door into pieces. His strength increased due to dragon cells and bronze body. Everything doubled up with berserk. He also released sword aura cover it on his sword and finally destroyed the bronze door into pieces.

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Life is full of dangers in this world, only the strong have the right to raise their voice. A world filled with countless creatures, fighting for a single thing. 

How can a boy who walked out of the lowest region fight in such a hegemon with a sealed dantian? He who vows to kill the heavens learns about his true enemy, prepares the strongest War legion, and conquers the Universe. 

He holds the system, condenses the god force within the dragon elephant's body after passing through endless reincarnations. He is ready to fight, he is now ready to embrace beauties, he is ready to blow war horn for his legion. 

Let's read the legend of Xia Long Fei who is determined to achieve Eternal Life, not knowing what does it means? 

His talent surpasses Heaven but he is not satisfied, he wants to grow until when he will never have anyone above. 

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Act 7



After requesting Kim Dae-ho to modify Balmung, Su-hyeun went straight to the Jongno Tower next.

Thomas, who was waiting for him by the tower, welcomed him with wide-open arms. As their schedules conflicted with each other's, they couldn't get together as easily as before, and as a result, this was their first meeting in several months.

"It's Su-hyeeeeun—!"

"H—hey, hold on a second. Wait!"

Thomas bounced up suddenly and high enough to almost ram his head against the ceiling as soon as he spotted Su-hyeun. The latter barely managed to catch the former when he rushed in for a hug.

Su-hyeun had to deal with Thomas's rather energetic greeting for a while and then requested Lee Ju-ho to provide Kim Dae-ho with special protection.

"I've left behind a seriously valuable item with him, you see. So look out for him more than you normally would, please. If this information leaks out, I'm guessing more than one idiot will try to steal it somehow."

"Alright. Until the item's finished, I'll request the Reaper Guild to protect him. As for the request fee, the Paragon Guild will—"

"No, I'll pay for that. I'm the one who asked him to craft my equipment, after all."

"Well, sure. Besides Mister Gordon, you should be the most loaded among us, after all. I mean, just how much is a single Titan Turtle's shell, anyway?"

The hiring fee for awakeners was, unsurprisingly, quite expensive. Even if you wanted to hire a small awakener guild, you would still end up spending almost $850,000 per month.

Not to forget, the Reaper Guild was one of South Korea's top guilds, so their requesting fee would obviously be exorbitant. However, the current Su-hyeun didn't even bat an eyelid at the potential cost involved.

"I'm pretty sure that no one in this world making as much moola as you do is as big a Scrooge as you are," Lee Ju-ho complained next.

He then made a face of a man who just discovered a totally weird creature in front of him, and Su-hyeun could only chuckle at that. The latter shifted his gaze outside the Jongno Tower's windows and, while staring at the evening sky, said, "I'm planning to challenge the 99th floor tomorrow."

"So soon? Aren't you going to take a break first?"

"Nah. It's not like there's a big issue requiring my presence on this side, anyway."

"Still, aren't you being too hasty about this?" Lee Ju-ho asked as he took a good look at Su-hyeun's expression as the latter stared at the nightscape of the city. He then realized that his thoughts were incorrect. "No, wait. I guess you aren't being hasty here."

"No, not hasty. It's more like I'm curious, actually."

The 100th floor.

Even in the past, he himself thought of reaching the three-digit floor as a big achievement.

The difference between the awakeners who had reached the 100th floors and those who hadn't—this issue wasn't merely about how they were perceived by the others.

Out of the current crop of S-Ranks, only a few hadn't reached the 100th floor yet. As most of them climbed the tower through lower difficulties, their speed of clearing the floors was unsurprisingly fast.

Of course, that didn't mean Su-hyeun's speed was slow.

His awakener experience was on the shorter side compared to many other high-ranking awakeners who were currently active. On top of this, having challenged a 10th-level difficulty, he was suddenly transferred directly to the 99th floor, so his climbing speed ended up being faster than if he had chosen to climb with lower difficulties.

"More than anything else, it's what the administrator had told me," he said inwardly.

The administrator said that Su-hyeun would run often into "them" once he broke past the 100th floor.

"…What he said back then still bugs me."

The administrators, just what were they exactly?

Su-hyeun's eyes grew deeper and more withdrawn as they took in the scenery of the city's nightscape.


* * *


Su-hyeun took a long and relaxing sleep.

He was about to challenge the 99th floor. Since the floor number suddenly got higher by a big margin, he figured that the trial's difficulty should have increased accordingly as well. Therefore, he did his very best to maintain his peak condition.

Despite his caution, he wasn't too worried, however.

Not only was the 99th floor not considered as a difficult hurdle in the first place, but the administrator also sent him there believing that he was strong enough to reach the 99th on his own sooner or later.

"This sword is pretty good, actually," he mused.

Swish—

Su-hyeun lightly swung the sword that he had in his grip. In terms of the sword's length, weight, and even hardness, it was not bad at all.

Honestly speaking, it was pretty great.

He took this sword from Kim Dae-ho's workshop, hoping to use it until Balmung was fully modified.

He picked out a blade that most closely matched Balmung's weight and hardness, but the weapon was crafted by Kim Dae-ho in the first place, so there was no way it would be a subpar item.

"Wait a minute, isn't that Kim Su-hyeun?"

"I think you're right. I heard he's arrived on the 99th but..."

"Is he going to challenge the trial right away? It hasn't even been a couple of days, right?"

"Man, that's some drive."

As soon as Su-hyeun arrived on the plaza, a group consisting of three or four awakeners stared at him and whispered among themselves.

Due to this place being a high-numbered floor, there weren't that many awakeners to be found on the plaza. And with such a small number of people, it was obvious that Su-hyeun's face would easily be recognized. He didn't particularly feel the need to hide either.

"No one should bother me when the floor is this high up," he thought.

The 99th floor.

Even if you weren't an awakener passing the trials with a 10th-level difficulty, this floor was still sufficiently high enough in the tower. Regardless of how low the levels of the trials they chose to undergo were, the awakeners on this floor should be mainly A- to S-Ranks or B-Ranks at the bare minimum.

As such, no one looked at Su-hyeun in pure disbelief or tried to approach him for no reason. Although they did stare at him as if he was some kind of a celebrity, none of them were dumb enough to not know that approaching him for no good reason was not proper etiquette.

Su-hyeun directly headed toward the gate located in the center of the plaza.

He chose the difficulty and said that he wanted to start the trial right away, prompting a message to float up before him. Then, his silhouette gradually disappeared from the spot.


[The 99th floor's trial will now commence.]


* * *


Early the next morning.

Around the same time Su-hyeun entered the 99th floor's trial, Lee Ju-ho arrived in his office at the Jongno Tower.

Mountains of work required his attention. His value in the Association got more and more recognized, and as a result, his workload grew accordingly.

Not only that, but he also needed to handle all the requests meant for the Paragon Guild. On top of this, he even had to take care of the awakener mediation business, which he started after partnering up with Gordon's company.

"I'm so sleepy..."

Clack—

The first thing Lee Ju-ho did upon arriving in the office at early dawn was to switch on the lights while yawning grandly.

The office was silent. He was always the first one to arrive, and every single day proved to be one hectic ride after another.

He chased away his sleepiness with a large gulp of a drink that contained an unhealthy amount of caffeine and taurine and then settled down in front of his computer.

"For sure, the dungeon appearance frequency has been getting shorter recently," he thought.

One of Lee Ju-ho's tasks was to analyze the locations of the dungeons being generated. It entailed determining their colors, compiling all available information, and then dispatching the suitable awakeners to the scene. It felt like he was currently running a type of a mercenary-for-hire business.

He started doing this work after partnering up with Gordon Company some time ago. And to get it right, he definitely needed to keep himself informed on the latest dungeon generation rate.

"The only indigo-colored dungeon that appeared in the last six months was dealt with by Su-hyeun yesterday. The frequency of the blue-colored dungeon generation remains static."

Click—

The computer was powered on, and Lee Ju-ho moved the mouse to launch an app.

After he got the Dungeon Management Agency to cooperate with the Association, they let him use this app that featured the capability to indicate where the dungeons were, as well as what colors they were.

When the report of the dungeon's generation came through, its location and the color would be collated and then showed on the map in real-time.

"Let's see…81 reds, 19 oranges, and 9 yellows…"

Lee Ju-ho confirmed the colors and the numbers of the dungeons currently recorded by the app, and a frown gradually formed on his face.

"...One green and one blue."

This was a lot more than usual, especially so considering that an indigo-colored dungeon had been successfully raided only recently. Yet a blue-colored one had appeared almost immediately.

"…Something's off."

Not even once did these many dungeons show up in a single day for the past half a year.

Thankfully, the number of S-Ranks had increased recently, and they should be more than capable enough to raid a blue-colored dungeon of this level, especially considering the fact that South Korea was a global awakener powerhouse.

However, the problem wasn't with the posed danger.

"If the number of dungeons keeps increasing at this rate..."

Lee Ju-ho immediately shook his head at the suddenly creeping ominous feeling. "No way. That can't be true."

After muttering to himself inside this empty office, he then continued to move the mouse this way and that. As so many dungeons had shown up overnight, he predicted that today would be a lot busier than usual for him.

Lee Ju-ho had slowly forgotten about all his worries because of all the work he had to do for the rest of the day. But even then, he couldn't get rid of the vague feeling that a frozen-stuck cogwheel somewhere had begun turning once more.


* * *


Five days after the 99th floor's trial began.

Ruuuumble—

A rain of fire fell on top of the desert. The sun had been blocked off by the rare occurrence of pitch-black clouds in the sky, yet the ground below was illuminated even brighter than during the middle of the day.

At the same time, countless snakes darting around on the sands of the desert were scorched to death by the falling flames.

Kya-aaahk—!

Kya-aahk—!

The large snakes shrieked loudly. Although they didn't seem all that large compared to the Ouroboros, the real issue at hand was their sheer numbers.

"Man, that's one repulsive sight, alright."

Su-hyeun groaned in disgust as he looked at all those snakes. There were so many here that they seemingly blanketed the entire desert.

He then shifted his gaze toward a 10-meter-tall demon with a half-human and half-snake body, who also happened to be the one responsible for summoning all these snakes in the first place. "You finally decided to show up, then? I got the impression that you got scared sh*tless from how you keep running away from me."

"Are you really a human?"

That was a rather tiresome and far too obvious a question.

"You know, you lot always ask me that," Su-hyeun replied while looking down at the edge of the badly damaged sword that he had been relentlessly swinging around for the past five days or so.

"You lot?"

"Demons. You can't let go of your prejudice and always think humans can only be weaker than you."

It was the "Naga," the demon of the desert with a lower body of a snake and a torso of a human. Not only did it wield all the snakes and poisons in existence, but it could also increase or decrease its body size at will.

The world of this trial was ruled by "snakes." Humanity was the livestock, the prey, of these snakes, and the Naga was their king and their deity.

And now...

Su-hyeun had come to wreck the world they had constructed up until now.

"And that's why you'll die by my hands today."

Rumble, rumbleeee—

Rumblings of lightning resounded from the thick dark clouds above.

The Naga turned its head and looked up at the sky. Somewhat strangely, so many dark clouds had gathered up there even though not even a drop of moisture could be sensed in the desert air today.

"It seems that you have forgotten what fear tastes like, human."

However, the Naga didn't pay much heed to the clouds. Instead, it began emitting thick bloodlust toward the man standing before its eyes.

"Go, my children!"

The moment the Naga's command reverberated...

Hisssss—

Kyah-ahk—!

Hundreds of thousands of snakes spread out all over the desert floor rushed toward Su-hyeun simultaneously.

He gripped his sword tighter. He then murmured toward the blade that was vibrating ominously as if it would explode at any second. "Just hold it together for two more times, okay?"


[Wave Sword - Explosion Style]


Flash—

Kwa-jajajajak!

The moment he took a mighty swing with the sword, powerful torrents of sword winds spread out everywhere, with Su-hyeun in the middle.

The sword winds containing his magical energy tore through the rushing snakes until no visible corpses of the large creatures were left behind.

Su-hyeun glanced at his sword as he confirmed the aftermath of his attack.

Jiii-iiing—

Tick—

The blade was vibrating precariously.

The blade edge was completely ruined as a result of the rebound from the effects of the Wave Sword. From the get-go, this skill shaved away at the durability of any sword it was used with. Unless the weapon was mixed in with a lot of adamantium in its construction, he couldn't even use the skill as much as he would like.

The only reason he could use the Wave Sword a few times on this particular sword was that it was Kim Dae-ho that crafted it.

"One more time," he thought.

More snakes rushed toward him. Su-hyeun took a step toward the Naga and then powerfully swung his sword again.


[Wave Sword - Explosion Style]


Kwa-jajajajak—!

Claaang—

The sword winds extending from Su-hyeun's swing turned hundreds of thousands of snakes into blotches of blood on the ground in an instant. Almost at the same time, his sword shattered into pieces and fell on the sand below.

"And with that, you're finished," the Naga said after confirming that the sword in Su-hyeun's hand had shattered to bits. It then began to slowly slither forward. "I shall indeed acknowledge you. You are stronger than any human that I know of. Even among us demons, not many would be strong enough to be your opponent. However—"

"Seriously, preparing it takes so long."

Su-hyeun muttered while looking up as if he was not even remotely interested in what the Naga had to say.

The monster's mood soured for a moment when its speech was rudely interrupted, but then, it quickly raised its head after feeling a sense of foreboding.

It followed after Su-hyeun's gaze and looked up to discover that the dark clouds had gotten even thicker in the meantime.

"Clouds?" it thought.

Something felt wrong. The Naga had sensed this for a while now, but it also believed that it was nothing to fret over. But what was this? Why did the thought of avoiding the clouds suddenly pop up in its head just now?

"But where to?"

The moment that question entered the Naga's mind...

"Strike down..." Su-hyeun dropped the hilt of the broken sword and extended his hand toward the clouds above. "Somersault cloud."

FLASH—!

The strongest hero of humanity, Kim Sung Bin.

He threw everything on the line and fought but... He still couldn't prevent the destruction of the world.

But his legend has just begun as he returns 20 years into the past.

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***
A year passed in the blink of an eye.
[Limitless Sky] had taken over many floors and helped many young children and weak players grow stronger and increase their survival skills.
There were some problems that occurred between the [Murim Alliance] and Sora, but they were all taken care of with a Guild War.
As every player got stronger and more skilled in their techniques, clearing floors became much easier. Even if the bosses got stronger and smarter, the players would just grow stronger from fighting the previous boss monsters.
The 'training' Sora had put all the players through would all be worth it once they all leave Aincrad. The danger of the future would soon be resolved with him not having to lift a single finger to help them.
He could have solved the danger himself, but it wouldn't let the people of this world understand that they can't be relying on others. If that were the case, then they would remain as a frog within a well, never improving nor going beyond what they could ever achieve.
Asuna, Lisbeth, Yuna, and Argo had all turned 18 during the past year. Their affection for Sora only got stronger the more he denied them since they believed he was older than 18.
His temperament, skills, knowledge, and personality just didn't match that of someone their age. So with the limitation of age stopping them from making a move on Sora, the yearning for Sora's touch only made them crave Sora more.
[Congratulations!]
[Floor 98 has been cleared!]
The original 50 million players had dwindled down to 40 million.
It was amazing how not more had been lost from the exceedingly difficult boss monsters and the smart monsters that can give people a run for their lives.
Of course this was all mostly thanks to the life saving items and the [Second Chance] that made players train hard. Those 10 million that had died were all mostly unlucky.
"Clearing Aincrad is just a month away," muttered Sora.
Sora had long gotten rid of his red armor and the white coat he had since the beginning. What he was wearing now was the golden dragon silk robe he would wear in real life.
Of course it was changed to fit him more now since the robe hindered some of his movements. The robe had been changed into that of a mix between a martial warrior and an immortal cultivator.
Sora kept the immortal robe and only added some form fitting bandages and belt to make it suitable for fighting. Making his appearance majestic and wild.
Sora looked over to the Labyrinth Tower on the 99th Floor miles away from him and the various flying figures heading to the many Field Bosses.
'I already made the Ki Flight technique take up a lot of Ki, but even then, it's so annoying seeing all these people fly like bugs,' thought Sora as he looked at the various flying people.
"Don't feel frustrated. Think of them as your baby chicks. ALL of these people wouldn't have reached this point without you…" muttered Princess as she sat upon Sora's shoulder.
"..."
"Heh… hahaha!"
Sora laughed at Princess' words. His eyes lit up and in an instant, those annoying bugs quickly turned to baby chicks in his mind. The scene was funny, and it was quite worth his time.
"You sure have quite a mouth there," chuckled Sora as he walked forward into the 99th floor. "Your mother might reward me for that, but it just doesn't fit well with you."
"Hummm… give me candy then!" Princess jumped off Sora's shoulder and landed on the floor lightly. She turned to Sora and extended her tiny hand out to him.
"Your sweet tooth might render the world with no more sweets," muttered Sora as he tossed some candy to Princess.
"Thank you!"
Princess took the candy and quickly ran away to fight some of the new monsters introduced on the 99th floor.
Sighing, Sora walked away and pulled out a slim blue sword.
Before Sora could head out of the city on the 99th floor, a soft voice stopped him from leaving the city.
"Heaven?"
Stopping his foot from moving any further, Sora turned around and looked at a woman standing behind him with a holy glow surrounding her.
Her pitch black hair cascaded down and over her bosom. She had a long slim and black, closed off, dress.
"You…" Sora involuntarily smiled as he approached the beautiful nun.
"I expected you to be higher up on the floors… so I had traveled up... but then, the floors were closed off and I could no longer go down."
The nun teared up as she took some steps over to Sora and wobbly steps. Before she could even make it to Sora, she fell to her knees in front of Sora.
"Sister… why were you looking for me?" asked Sora, catching the voluptuous nun in his arms.
"I… am the most devoted out of everyone in the church to our god..." began the nun as she put her hand on Sora's cheek.
Sora nodded and said, "Of course I know that, you would always try to make me follow your god."
The nun blushed and lowered her head, "After many days of your disappearance, my usual days spent in prayer had gotten noticeably more boring without you keeping me company on my side."
"..." Sora chuckled inwardly as she lifted the nun up and kept her in his embrace to keep her from falling again.
"Of course, even that isn't enough to make me leave the church in order to find you," said the nun. "I was missing you… so I grabbed the items you left behind and I had the weirdest sensation when I touched them."
"What was that sensation?" asked Sora, curious as to what this beautiful nun would say.
"It was an exhilarating and shocking sensation. A sort of sensation, a feeling, that brought me great pleasure and bliss. It made me relaxed and calm," muttered the nun, her voice trailing off. "Then I let go of the items and placed them back. However, every night, I would grab the items and receive the same feeling over and over again.
I didn't understand what was happening at first, but gradually after a week of doing that, I decided to go out looking for you for an answer. As I traveled up the floors, the items had dissolved to dust and by the time I reached the 99th floor, every floor had been sealed."
"You're fine… and that's all that matters," muttered Sora with a gentle smile, lifting the nun's head by the chin.
"..."
The nun looked at Sora with bright eyes, sparkling in yearning. The nun's hands landed on Sora's body and on his chest. She ran her hands down his body and onto his crotch, the nun blushed madly at her own bold actions.
"What are you doing, Sister?" asked Sora as he looked at the nun with a questioning look.
The nun looked up at Sora with a charming smile and said, "Please, call me Kiyomi."
"Pure beauty..." muttered Sora after hearing the nun's name. "What about your god?"
"You ARE my God!"`
Kiyomi hugged Sora tightly and whispered in his ears, "After entering the 99th floor, I learnt many things. I met various people and I got to hear many interesting stories from them. Mainly about you and your adventures, as well as their own lives…
I learnt that no one had any memories of anything before the Era of Light that only began 2 years and 2 months ago."
Era of Light.
Something the Aincradians and even monsters had come up with.
The Aincradians and the monsters alway ran monotonous lives. They were lifeless and they only continued performing the same actions, day after day.
Until one day.
Everything brightened up and everything gained life. The plants... the wind... the earth…
Nothing was an exception, it was like the entire world around the Aincradians and the monsters had completely changed. Their lifestyle also changed. It was like they had shackles removed as a sort of freedom bloomed within their hearts and minds.
With the emergence of this newfound freedom, a group of people had formed a small church named 'Let There Be Light and Let Life Grow Abundantly', or their short name, 'Church of Light and Life'.
Their god was the mysterious being that had removed the shackles from them and granted everything around them life. It was a powerful and wonderful god that loved and cared for all of it's subjects.
Their church name was decided after how their words had gained light and everything had seemingly come to life.
"Hahaha!" Sora laughed at Kiyomi's words and didn't reply at all.
"Why are you laughing, God?"
Kiyomi approached Sora with a curious look.
"Your items granted me new feelings I had never thought could be possible! I always felt that it was mysterious… then, something seemed to click in my mind," said Kiyomi as she wrapped her arms around Sora and smiled gently. "Your stories… the Era of Light… your strength… your items… everyone's memories… It all just clicked within my head and I just knew you were the God I have been praying to this entire time."
Sora chuckled at Kiyomi's words, unsure of what to say about this devout woman.
"You don't have to say anything God… I will be here for you," said Kiyomi with a blush as she let go of Sora and looked at him with a reverent look.
"Hais~ Come and follow me. Let us go together to an inn," said Sora as he pulled Kiyomi from the hand.
"God… we don't have to go to an inn. I have my own house, here on the 99th floor," muttered Kiyomi.
Sora stopped and turned to look at Kiyomi, "Don't call me God, just keep calling me Heaven."
'Of course! The title 'God' is too lowly for him! Only a title such as 'Heaven' could fit him. Heaven… a place… no, a person, who is above the gods and goddesses, caring for them and keeping them safe. A person so strong that he has a separate space within himself that houses millions of powerful gods, devils, immortals, and many mystical beings!
A person so strong, that he can easily care for all those so called Gods and powerful beings. A person much more powerful than Gods and other beings!'
Kiyomi seemed to fall into a state of admiring Sora's name as she led Sora to her own house.
However, Sora knew what the voluptuous nun was thinking, he was highly amused by the nun's thoughts. After all, what she had been thinking had all been the truth. He has many Gods and other powerful beings within himself, inside his Inner World, his Heavenly Universe.
His name was Sora, meaning Heaven, or even Sky.
It was like he had become Heaven itself.
However, instead of being a 'WHAT', he's a WHO, and he's a powerful being who only continues to grow stronger. A being with no limits.
Nothing can be higher than Heaven, Sora!
Only Sora can be higher than Heaven, because he IS Heaven.
Should someone try to pass him and grow stronger, then all he would have to do is grow stronger and suppress them!
Crack!
As if on cue, something within Sora seemed to snap as his body seemed to morph.
The Nirvanic Taichi which had been stuck at the Large Success stage had finally broken through into the Great Perfection stage.
His outer body had gone from the strength of 50 Elephants straight into the strength of 50 Dragons.
Sora's muscles went qualitative and density changes as his body began to transform. His inner organs, bones, blood vessels, and even mind, spirit, and soul, had all gone qualitative and density changes.
His entire body, which had lost it's strength from his bloodlines, body cultivation, and tempering, had gone through an enormous change. It's quality and density had increased and caused him to grow more powerful than before.
With his body's already high quality and density, should his entire strength return, his benefits wouldn't be small at all.
Soon, the two balls of Qi within Sora's dantian which had been forming all these 2 years had finally been identified after their complete formation.
Death Qi and Life Qi, also known as Yin Qi and Yang Qi.
His heart and veins all carried Yang Qi, filling his entire body with vigor, great power, heat, and Life. On the other hand, the Yin Qi completely filled Sora's nervous system, filling his body with Death, poison, and cold.
With his flesh and bones as the battlefield for the Yin and Yang to fight, Sora's body continued to change. The clash of both powerful energies continued to change Sora's flesh and bones.
Like how Chaos had birth Yin and Yang, all must return to Chaos one day.
Slowly, Sora's very flesh and bones held Chaos. It was impervious to Yin and Yang, making them retreat back to where they belong.
With that bout of Yin and Yang, Sora's strength had gone from 50 Dragons, straight to 100 Dragons.

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