Chapter 255
Chapter 255
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 254
Chapter Title: Achievements for Authority Stats
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Killians (whisper): What do you mean by achieving feats for training?
Emris (whisper): I cannot understand the question. Do you require a definition of achievements themselves?
Killians (whisper): ……Yes, I do.
It was literally incomprehensible. Achieving feats like in a game, in reality.
Fortunately, she explained right away.
Emris (whisper): Ability stats that have broken through their limits—Authority Stats, in other words—cannot be tempered through simple means. Transcendent Realms and Transcendent Stats can be fulfilled through karma accumulated in past lives or training in this life to reach the Transcendent Realm, but from mid-tier Transcendents onward, that alone is insufficient.
Killians (whisper): So, something beyond that training—a feat—is the method?
Emris (whisper): It is one of the methods.
‘Even on the 34th Earth, where information about Transcendents is widely known, this is not easily accessible.’
Even so, no matter how impressive the 34th Earth is, there are no mid-tier Transcendents there.
If one had to name them, the Justice God, Honor God, and Truth God are mid-tier divinities, but they elevated their power one step through their [missions], making it hard to compare them to ordinary Emperor Classes.
The explanation continues.
Emris (whisper): To acquire or temper what is commonly called Authority Stats, enormous related feats are necessary. The Giant Gods who lifted the heavens with their strength. Heroes who returned from death through their own power. Mages who devoured a god’s heart and absorbed it. Such things qualify. Beyond that, killing a god, successfully seducing one, or inventing a supernatural ability that has a meaningful impact on the entire universe—these also count.
Her explanation sparks a thought.
‘That means…… the reason I could grow my Strength wasn’t simply because of dimension-stretching training.’
I could reach 1,000 Strength thanks to points, but hitting 1,001 came from recovering the muscle that flew off every time I poured essence into the Five Dragons.
Yet that Strength increase might not have been due to the [dimension-stretching] process itself, but because I achieved the feat of [completing the dimensional gate connecting all cities].
Killians (whisper): You said it’s one of the methods—what are the others?
Emris (whisper): Be born with divinity.
“……That’s not a method.”
It was the case of the Game Master, Gwandaeha. Like the legendary Hercules, he was a demigod born between god and human. Possessing divinity from birth, his very existence was already in the realm of Authority.
Emris (whisper): Otherwise, inherit divinity from a god or successfully incarnate a trillion Geralts.
“No, here comes the money talk again…….”
Even a trillion Geralts is 3,000 trillion won.
If the minimum is 3 quadrillion, it might require quintillions. For Emperor Classes, that level of wealth is needed just to attempt something.
Moreover, with no guarantee of 100% success in incarnation, gaining Authority Stats via Geralts must be extremely rare.
‘No, wait.’
A sudden thought strikes.
‘Then…… how was I able to complete my Vitality Authority Stat? Was 14 nights and 15 days really that kind of feat?’
Of course, my time with them was no ordinary affair. In reality, it was just 14 nights and 15 days, but in Ardania, it spanned a full 5 years.
Every time I poured essence into them, my muscles vanished by 20 kilograms each, and to restore that lost muscle over those 5 years, I had to devour thousands of portions of food daily while performing dimension-stretching strength training.
It was grueling.
‘But no matter how you slice it, that doesn’t seem like a true [cosmic feat].’
It didn’t quite add up, but since it wasn’t a loss for me, I decided to let it slide. As long as I stayed cautious—since entities aware of my Authority Stat acquisition exist—that should suffice.
Killians (whisper): Can you relay to Merlin that we need invasion means?
Emris (whisper): Invasion means are needed. Yes. I will relay it.
With that, the conversation ends.
“Hmm. Authority Stats, huh.”
Currently, I’ve elevated Strength and Vitality to the Authority realm, with 1,013 points left—enough to unlock one more stat.
‘The most tempting is Vitality, but…… with revival items like the Foreseer’s Mask, it feels wasteful. With Combat Intuition, Dexterity seems regrettable too.’
Normally, I’d invest in whatever felt lacking, but All Master eliminated any weaknesses.
‘Maybe pour more into Strength?’
I was pondering this when.
“Grrr…….”
Whitey growls lowly and approaches me. Meeting its eyes, a deep male voice speaks from it.
“This is Bae Sarang, CEO of Nemesis Soft.”
“Ah, Sarang.”
We’re connected in various ways, but I hadn’t seen her lately. The Five Dragons subtly disliked me going out, and above all, Sarang was incredibly busy.
Nemesis Soft is exchanging tech with the Legion, contracted with the Korean government to complete the Astral Network, and even developed Mana Coins to secure patents.
A company once seen as money-obsessed game peddlers.
It was Bae Sarang who turned Nemesis into one of the 34th Earth’s most innovative firms, recognized across the greater universe. Selected for the annual Steel Chronicle’s list of 100 era-defining figures—no need to say more.
“Hello.”
“Ah, Jaeyeon. Long time no talk.”
“Indeed. You must be swamped, Sarang.”
“Haha. Insanely busy, yeah.”
For some reason, Sarang stumbles a bit at first, but regains composure as we chat.
“With so many collaborations, it’s no joke. The Astral Network especially wouldn’t progress without the Korean government’s help.”
We talk for over an hour from my seat. The old me would’ve hung up, but unhurried now, I share various updates.
As topics dwindle, Sarang finally gets to the point. The massive white tiger Whitey tilts its head curiously as she speaks.
“Um…… sorry, but could you help with the lab again? Need to wrap up the New Continent and Emperor-tier monsters. Pay won’t disappoint.”
“Emperor-tier monsters?”
“Yeah. Thought All Master would take years, so wasn’t rushing development, but the mood’s off.”
Her words shock me.
“Wait, All Master has appeared?”
All Master’s unlock requires support from lords of at least half of Revenge’s 9 castles.
Frankly, near impossible.
Revenge players, especially castle lords, differ from typical gamers.
‘Take my guild master of [Ares], for starters.’
Guild Master Ares—real name Kim Chun-sik—is a top actor still active, elder who founded a clan in Anyang.
With human-grade Giggas in his clan’s possession, he fears no one—gentle and polite, but if he goes off, even facing the president, saying “You’re younger; greet first” wouldn’t be odd.
Castle lords like him are all superstars, CEOs, high officials—social elites. As if they’d heed “Forget All Master; support me.”
Better lose a siege than forfeit voluntarily!
“It’s just…… someone unexpected got involved.”
“No way—did Teacher Choi Baedal or Lion Queen start playing?”
Figures like former Joint Chiefs Chairman and world star Choi Baedal, or top Gigant Master Lion Queen Kim Sohyang—true elders. Call a muster, and nationwide elders gather—All Master possible.
Castle lords aren’t swayed by money or power…… but wartime comrades stepping up? They’d follow.
“Ah, details when you come.”
“Yes. Nothing pressing, so heading over now.”
“Ah! Yes! I’ll wait!”
Hang up, head to bathroom to wash. Step on magic circle for hair, don suit from Flower.
“Grrr…….”
Then Whitey growls lowly again.
“Hm? Not a call, huh.”
Why’s the door chime? Whitey answers my doubt.
“Notification arrived. Package delivered. Please confirm.”
“Package?”
Nothing ordered, so puzzled—door opens, Cheddar—no, Harmony dashes over.
“Waaah! It’s here!”
“Wait, did you use royalties?”
Absurd, I chuckle dryly. Sure, gave her an account for composing, but buying stuff?
Seeing my face, Harmony shakes head.
“Misunderstanding! Bought with donation money!”
“Ah, donations…….”
Knew she streamed, but shrugged it off—now donations for purchases.
Medieval adaptability defies belief.
Zap! Rip.
Harmony tears protection spell and packaging, pulls out item. Her round eyes sparkle.
“Wow! Perfect timing! Such elegant form!”
“Wait, a mic…… What!? Archangel?”
A groan escapes. I know the model.
Impossible not to—used by the Five Dragons, no less.
“Yes! Super cool, right? 5th-stage communication ritual with heavenly blessing!”
“But…… isn’t this expensive?”
No joke of a mic. Five Dragons wouldn’t use ordinary gear.
Poke Whitey’s side for model.
‘180 million won…….’
Palm-sized mic, unbelievable price.
“Bought with donations! Didn’t touch royalties!”
“But donations already in hundreds of millions…… And with all those mics there, why this one?”
Dragon Star’s an agency—practice rooms, training halls stocked. Mics aplenty—yet she buys her own.
Harmony protests my question.
“Those are humanoid; I can’t use properly. For pro internet streaming cat, proper gear essential!”
“Going all-in, huh…….”
Exasperated, recheck mic—packaging reads [Prayana Clan Exclusive]. Cat mics exist? Made for Transcendents, apparently.
“Ah, but Your Majesty.”
“Hm. Better not here. Might meet others.”
Harmony pauses at my words.
“Then, Master?”
“……Call by name.”
“Yes. Jaeyeon-nim. Um.”
Harmony hesitates, then asks slyly.
“Could you bring Edward like you did me, by any chance?”