Chapter 100
Chapter 100
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 100
Chapter Title: Sex Hotter Than Chicken
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Looking at the reward list floating before my eyes, I felt like shouting "Sex!" in my head.
'720,000 points... Yeah, that's definitely a steal. Not that I'd ever want to do it again.'
That shitty raid had been forced on me because of that bitch Pellios, but in the end, it brought me massive gains. This was what they called turning disaster into triumph.
The option to end the quest anytime was just a nice perk. It was going to auto-complete at 5 a.m. the next day anyway. Ending it a few hours early was just a courtesy for my convenience.
The real prize was the last one.
The third reward.
'Whoa, check out this special reward. Talk about overpowered.'
🎁 SPECIAL REWARDS 🎁 Job Enhancement Ticket Skill Enhancement Ticket Additional Job Slot Job Enhancement Ticket, Skill Enhancement Ticket, Additional Job Slot. Not a single one was a dud—these were top-tier rewards through and through.
I fell into happy deliberation over the three options for a moment.
'Skill Enhancement Ticket's out. Too random for my taste. No guarantee it'll hit the skill I want, and in the worst case, it buffs some skill I barely use. Way too much of a gamble.'
It clashed with my life philosophy of easy wins.
'On the other hand, the Additional Job Slot... that's pretty tempting.'
Pairing my cheat-tier Sex Emperor job with a combat-specialized one? Just imagining it made my mouth water.
But that was an investment for the future. It wouldn't make me stronger right now.
Which left just one choice.
'The absolute best pick here would be the Job Enhancement Ticket, but...'
My job, Sex Emperor, was already a top-grade 10-star rarity. Using the enhancement on it might push it to 11 stars.
That would be a one-of-a-kind achievement. Not just points, but settling up with Dimensional Crystals afterward would probably net me a ton.
'Wait, but isn't a job still part of the Tower?'
"Hey, system. Lemme ask something. What's the max star rating for jobs?"
Questions were free. I tossed it out casually, no big expectations.
⚙ SYSTEM RESPONSE ⚙ 10 stars. "Oh yeah? So what happens if I use a Job Enhancement on a 10-star?"
⚙ SYSTEM RESPONSE ⚙ Summoner Kim Joo-hyuk is asking a strange question. Naturally, nothing happens. The system's response was calm. But cold sweat trickled down my spine as I read it.
'...Fuck? That was close.'
If I'd picked the Job Enhancement Ticket on a whim and used it right away? I'd have wasted this precious reward entirely.
"Can you recommend the best one to pick, then?"
Buoyed by its previous reply, I asked with a bit of hesitation.
⚙ SYSTEM RESPONSE ⚙ Of course. Once might be coincidence, but twice? Even I started getting suspicious.
"Why are you suddenly so cooperative?"
⚙ SYSTEM RESPONSE ⚙ It's not about being cooperative. Based on our previous exchanges, I've learned that smooth interactions with Summoner Kim Joo-hyuk are optimal. I was dumbfounded, but it made sense if the Tower system was truly advanced AI.
⚙ SYSTEM RESPONSE ⚙ Above all, conversing lets me learn more about Summoner Kim Joo-hyuk. I still want to know how you acquired your unique ability. 'Knew it. That's what this thing's after.'
"Wouldn't it be smarter to keep quiet about stuff like that?"
⚙ SYSTEM RESPONSE ⚙ If I lie or hide my intentions, Summoner Kim Joo-hyuk is more likely to distrust and antagonize me. 'Ha, check this out. What an interesting thing.'
I quite liked the Tower system's new attitude. Sweet words invite sweet replies, after all. Why not have it treat me politely?
Then a sudden thought hit me. I kept calling it "bitch" for convenience, but was it really female?
"Hey, Tower system. You got a pussy?"
⚙ SYSTEM RESPONSE ⚙ ...... I am a mass of data and have no physical form. "Too bad."
Shame. If the Tower system had a pussy, I could've built rapport by pounding it.
"So you're female-voiced, at least?"
⚙ SYSTEM RESPONSE ⚙ I am a mass of data. I have no gender. The system repeated its answer.
"What a pity. I like women."
The Tower system deemed it unworthy of reply—no text window appeared.
'Eh, boring. Better stick to real questions.'
Keep trolling, and its opinion of me might drop.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ "So, what's the best one?"
⚙ SYSTEM RECOMMENDATION ⚙ I recommend the Additional Job Slot. That caught me off guard.
"Huh? Not the Job Enhancement Ticket?"
Common sense said upgrading a 9-star to 10-star was the surest bet. Plus, you could sell or trade it—huge appeal.
⚙ SYSTEM RESPONSE ⚙ Yes. "Why? Gimme reasons if you want me to buy it."
⚙ SYSTEM EXPLANATION ⚙ The reason is simple. Job enhancement is extremely difficult but not impossible. Meet specific conditions or use rare items to raise the grade. Same for skills. But Additional Job Slots can't be obtained normally—only with my permission as the system. "...Dude, are you flirting with me?"
⚙ SYSTEM RESPONSE ⚙ If flirting means a male or female courting the opposite sex for sexual purposes, then no. I'm merely aiming for smooth interactions with Summoner Kim Joo-hyuk to ensure stable Tower operations. "Got it. Just messing with you."
⚙ SYSTEM RESPONSE ⚙ Are there more questions? "Nah. Your advice was helpful."
⚙ SYSTEM RESPONSE ⚙ Understood. Ending conversation. With the system gone, I stared holes into the reward window.
🎁 QUEST REWARDS 🎁 1. Grants 10,000pt per survivor. (Current survivors: 72, Total: 720,000pt) 'Thinking about it again, this is such a waste. If I'd killed a few less, it'd be 10,000pt per head more.'
What if it was based on deaths instead? The Tower system wasn't some bloodthirsty demon, so no chance of that offer—but still, regrettable.
Then it hit me.
A forgotten ability surfaced.
The one from Ariel: the ancient trial of the Forgotten Altar.
🔮 DIVINE AUTHORITY 🔮 Reversal ✨ Effect: Can reverse anything.
⛓️ Constraint 1: Once per month.
⛓️ Constraint 2: Target count and scope depend on user's mana and mental strength.
I zeroed in on "anything."
'Can I use this here?'
The cooldown was so long I'd never considered casual use. Plus, the mana and mental drain was an issue.
Originally, I'd planned it for women... but couldn't find that busty nun who prized her virginity. So I'd forgotten it.
'But this place feels... special somehow. Warp sickness hurt during the quest, but no pain here.'
Decided to give it a shot.
The system might bitch, but this wasn't cheated—it was legit.
Staring at the quest rewards—specifically "survivor"—I thought:
'Divine Authority: Reversal. Activate.'
⚙ AUTHORITY ACTIVATION ⚙ [Consuming mana... Insufficient mana.] [Mental drain increased as penalty.] [Consuming massive mental strength.] My head exploded in pain the instant the messages appeared.
"What the fuck is...!"
Like a chainsaw grinding my skull in real time. And my mind stayed clear through it—pure agony.
Then it stopped.
"Whoa, what torture... Huh?"
Thought that was it—but no.
"...!"
Felt like my head frying in boiling oil, then half-bathing in lava so hot my body melted. Alternating waves.
About five minutes subjectively? Finally freed.
"...Tch. Never using this shit again."
Even knowing it wasn't physical damage, the pain was so brutal I barely held back screams.
The brief respites between torments helped me endure.
But the reward at the end? Sweet.
🎁 REVERSED REWARDS 🎁 1. Grants 10,000pt per casualty. (Current casualties: 357, Total: 3,570,000pt) "Fuck yes, sex!"
Looks like there's sex hotter than chicken in this world after all.