Episode 122
A secondary mission that takes place from the 12th to the 15th floor.
According to what is known so far, the only thing that can be transferred from the alt to the main character is magic skill.
After all 15 floors are over, the items owned by the alt character are not transferred to the main character.
So I asked Lena to create a special inventory.
Actually, I didn’t think that would be possible.
“You really made it?”
“I got a little lucky. Hi-Hi.”
“No, no matter how lucky I was… … .”
“Hey, what’s the reaction of the guy who asked me to make it!”
Because I still can’t believe it.
No matter how genius Lena was, she thought it would be impossible.
It doesn’t even make sense to make it this quickly.
“all right. But how many of those inventories were successful?”
“Just one. Something has been created that may or may not succeed once in 10,000 times. “I can’t do it again!”
Just a stroke of luck, let’s say that.
“Is that all?”
“uh. “My feeling is pretty accurate.”
I couldn’t help but laugh.
I recognize Lena’s genius, but this is too reckless.
“Anyway, thank you for your hard work.”
“It looks like you don’t believe me?”
“believe.”
“Really?”
“… … yes.”
“Your answer is a little late? Take it anyway. Now, this!”
Lena handed me a red gem.
An object about the size of an egg.
However, the mana energy gushing out from within was enormous.
It feels like about a hundred A-grade magic stones were used.
I put a lot of effort into this.
The fact that this is possible is in itself Lena’s amazing ability.
“Would you like to absorb it and add it to your existing inventory?”
“Let’s try, okay?”
Even if it is a failure, there will be no major accidents.
Because Lena isn’t that stupid.
Srurr.
When I breathed magic power into my hand, the red gem instantly disappeared without a trace.
The magic contained in the jewel was sucked straight into the inventory.
However, no special change was felt.
That is, until a message appeared in my inventory that wasn’t there before.
uh?
[0/2]
“What message didn’t pop up?”
“I can see it! “The number ‘0/2’.”
“ha! There are only two. “I expected a larger quantity.”
“What does this number mean?”
“The number of items that can be preserved even after dimensional travel. But now let me ask you something. “Why on earth do you need this?”
“If you live your life, you might end up moving between dimensions, right?”
“Is that really the reason?”
“yes.”
“… … “Are you crazy?”
I answered with laughter.
Looking at the message window that appears in the inventory, it seems like Lena put some effort into it.
Although this is not proof that it will have the performance I want.
Still, I decided to choose two items.
Even if Lena makes a mistake, I have nothing to lose.
‘Hmm.’
The decision wasn’t difficult.
My favorite is Elysion.
It has a slightly superior performance than the indomitable sword that the main character had, and since his job is a gladiator, Elysion was the first thing that came to mind instinctively.
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When I made my choice, a change immediately appeared in the message window.
As expected, there seems to be something there.
The next choice was the crystal that the Blood Demon left in Kyle’s Canyon.
According to the text left by the Blood Demon, this crystal is the medium that will allow you to meet the Blood Demon at the tower.
It was out of pure curiosity about this superhuman who had reached a similar level to his master.
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This completes the selection.
You will only know whether it is truly effective after clearing the 15th floor.
‘Although I haven’t even reached the 14th floor yet.’
There’s a lot of work to do on the 14th floor before trial day arrives.
I have to do quests, and I can’t neglect educating my two disciples.
If I were to pay attention to what happened after I left, I would have to spend a really busy day.
* * *
I met many people by performing this alt mission.
Hans, the arena manager; Joseph, with whom I had two priestly relationships; and Lena, my current employee. Many other people who helped me.
From the player’s perspective, these people are just NPCs, but on the other hand, they are also friends with whom they share a close friendship.
These people were never puppets who only spoke certain words.
Those who looked into it with the skill
Hee, no, ae, rock.
They also felt the same basic emotions that humans feel.
Some people are greedy for money and power,
Others place the desire for achievement and improvement as the highest values in life.
And the two people in front of me now… … .
– You have to endure this time now!
– To take revenge on all of Calia one day!
They were those who were holding their breath in the present for the cause of the future.
The grudge of the Sword Sect that has lasted for over 500 years.
Even though times have changed and members have changed, only one thing has not changed: the desire for revenge.
“Delau. Valeron. “If I let you guys go right now, what would you do?”
“Why are you asking something so obvious? “I have to go back to the sword sect’s headquarters and resupply new Surama blood swords.”
“After that?”
“I will bide my time.”
“As expected, is that ‘time’ the day of revenge against Calia?”
“Yes.”
They were resolute.
While learning swordsmanship from me, I never once deviated from that belief.
He doesn’t even aim for the position of master.
Only revenge.
That was the only driving force that made them move and live.
“And what if the goal is not achieved and the name of the sword sect is lost?”
“… … If that happens, that too will be our fate. But how can you dream of revenge if you are afraid of it?”
It’s not wrong.
I even feel a sense of awe at their steely beliefs.
But the impossible is impossible.
Calia is already blooming with a brilliant magical civilization, and the gap between it and the gladiators has widened too much.
Unless a Blood Demon-level expert in the Sword Sect appears again, it will never be possible to successfully seek revenge on the entire continent.
“It’s like hitting a rock with an egg.”
“But it’s okay because we can defile the huge rock called Kalia. “Because we can’t become a bigger rock anyway.”
“What that means is that you have no intention of breaking the rock.”
“that… … That’s not it! but… … .”
“But what?”
“No matter how big our opponent is, our beliefs will never change!”
It’s tearful.
With this level of faith, it must have endured for as many as 500 years.
“The most effective way to break a rock is with water.”
“What does that mean?”
“If you can’t break it from the outside, it’s better to turn into water and naturally seep into the crevices of the rock. “The water that fills the crevices eventually has a chance to break the rocks in the winter.”
“how?”
“It’s simple. All you have to do is freeze in the cracks.”
Only then did Valeron and Delau nod their heads.
“The story is plausible.”
“It’s a story that can also be applied to your swordsmanship. Hitting a rock with an egg? It may be dirty for a moment, but over time it will disappear without a trace. So, take a long look and think of a different way.”
“In the end, are you telling us to become water? That sounds good, but it’s impossible. This is our swordsman who has been holding his breath for over 500 years. But how can one get into the crevice in the rock?”
“I will help you.”
I looked at the two and grinned.
Of course, this may be a difficult method to accept right now.
However, waging war is much more reckless.
This is not because I am a pacifist or a philanthropist.
As a gladiator and heir to the Surama Blood Sword, I support them, and I just want to suggest a high probability event.
And I have enormous financial resources that can increase that probability.
‘First of all, the priority is to bring the gladiators to the sunny area.’
It will be a very long journey.
Perhaps it may be difficult within one generation.
The deep-rooted hatred of gladiators throughout Calia cannot disappear all at once.
Even if this is due to misunderstanding and slander.
From now on, the roles of Valeron and Delau are important.
In order to lay the foundation, these two must be influenced.
“Lift up your sword again. “I will touch you properly today.”
* * *
“Are you going to leave the Magic Tower?”
Lena’s expression hardened.
“yes. “This mission will probably be our last.”
I am a stranger and dimension traveler in the world of Calia.
It is impossible to stay here forever.
“This suddenly? “Are you doing this because of the trial?”
“It’s not necessarily because of that. I originally planned to leave around this time. That’s why I signed a contract so I could leave freely.”
“Can’t you stay a little longer? “I don’t have to take on any more missions.”
After saying those words, Lena trembled slightly.
Looking at her makes me feel weak.
You can intentionally be lazy and slow down the progress of the quest, but if you do that, you never know when you will be punished by the tower.
When the time comes, it is best to leave without regrets.
“sorry. “I can’t do that.”
“bad guy.”
At that moment, Lena’s eyes filled with tears.
But after that, he didn’t persistently catch me or ask why.
Lena resigned sooner than expected and accepted farewell to me.
Perhaps it is the harmony created by the tower.
We players are the ones who have to leave when the time comes, and Lena is an NPC anyway.
It’s not just Lena.
After I disappear like the wind into the 15th floor, there may be people looking for me for a while, but in the end, they will just accept it as if nothing happened.
“Can you give me a hug?”
Lena has had a crush on me for a long time.
This was something that could be known even without the
I stroked Lena’s head and hugged her lightly.
I feel sorry for her.
After I leave, players from the tower will leave her side one after another.
And she will have to silently accept several goodbyes without knowing why.
This damned tower will play a role in the acceptance of farewell, but it will inevitably leave a trace in our hearts.
It was the same for me too.
Meetings and partings are repeated on every floor.
I just wanted to escape this horrible bondage.
-Continued in episode 123-
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