The Destroyer of Worlds and the Guardian's Grace
Dinosaurs are invincible, and the Mecha-Tyrannosaurus is a god. A glowing Mecha-Tyrannosaurus. While a typical Tyrannosaurus is about 6 meters tall, this monster stands over 50 meters high. It is a being that once drove a world to ruin, but is there any presence more reassuring than this right now?
“It’s been a while.”
The Destroyer of Worlds expresses its delight.
Originally, it was a 3-star hero meant to be fodder for other characters, but this is the result of me spending money on the game even while skipping meals. Oh, man… my baby… you’ve grown up so well!
“I have a favor to ask. Can you stop that meteorite?”
The Destroyer of Worlds stares at the meteorite.
The moment it lifted its head to look at the meteorite falling toward the ground:
“It’s a monster!!” “A monster has appeared!!” “We must kill it and offer it as a sacrifice!!!”
A group of black mages appeared out of nowhere and rushed at the Mecha-Tyrannosaurus like madmen. No matter how obsessed with black magic they were, was it really that easy to charge at a dinosaur of that size? I was starting to feel a sense of respect for them.
I watched the black magic raining down from all sides; it was definitely stronger than the previous floor. Did the level of the black mages rise as the floors went up? So that’s why they were called different monsters.
The Destroyer of Worlds asks if they are your companions.
Even while being attacked, it looked at me calmly, expressing its doubt. …No, they’re attacking us; there’s no way they’re on our side!
“They are not on our side.”
The Destroyer of Worlds prepares its breath.
W-wait a minute… what did you say you’re preparing!?
The moment the dark red particles slowly gathering in its mouth took the shape of a sphere, they flew toward the black mages in an instant, destroying everything in their path.
KWA-A-A-A-A-A-A-A!!!!
The vibration was so immense that I couldn't even steady my body, but a wave of blue energy swirled around me, protecting me.
The Flagship of the Twelve Stars exerts its power.
“Th-thank you.”
Smashing everything without looking ahead or behind—some things never change. The surroundings were completely scorched, the shockwaves were raging, and it took only one minute for the ground to turn into hell. I was the only living thing left.
At the same time, a message appeared.
Congratulations! You have completed the 13th-floor quest!
Achievement Unlocked: World… ugh, never mind.
The achievements are starting to give up on me now. What, don’t give up.
13th-floor record achieved!
Would you like to register in the Hall of Fame? Yes / NO
“Yes.”
You have been registered in the Hall of Fame.
Hall of Fame rewards are being issued.
Congratulations! You have acquired the Special Ability: Duration Extension!
Duration Extension
Grade: Undetermined
Effect: Extends the stay duration of summoned Transcendents.
Hehe! You can't leave!
The description is weird, but it’s the ability I wanted. With this….
Just then, a message from the Mecha-Tyrannosaurus appeared before my eyes.
The Destroyer of Worlds stares at the meteorite.
The Destroyer of Worlds stares at the meteorite.
The Destroyer of Worlds stares at the meteorite.
The message kept appearing, filling my vision until it suddenly vanished. Flames erupted from its back, and it began to soar into the sky.
The Destroyer of Worlds roars.
As the roar echoed, the atmosphere shook, and soon after, cracks began to form in the void.
The Destroyer of Worlds summons its kin.
Its kin appeared one by one—mechanical dinosaurs made entirely of metal. Mecha-Argentinosaurus, Mecha-Brachiosaurus, Mecha-Diplodocus, Mecha-Spinosaurus, Mecha-Supersaurus. Five mechanical dinosaurs appeared, and like the Mecha-Tyrannosaurus, they spewed flames and soared into the sky.
The Destroyer of Worlds declares it will repay the favor.
A total of six dinosaurs flew into the sky and collided with the meteorite.
KWA-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-NG!!!!
With a deafening roar, the meteorite falling toward the ground was shattered. Most of the fragments turned into dust in space, but some… some shattered pieces fell toward the ground.
“…Flagship of the Twelve Stars.”
The Flagship of the Twelve Stars exerts its power.
Twelve aircraft carriers appeared as gates opened in the void. Particles spewing from the carriers shot into the sky, blocking the falling meteorite fragments.
The Flagship of the Twelve Stars likes that the job was handled so thoroughly.
If they do it thoroughly twice, I think they’ll just smash everything. As I clutched my forehead and looked up at the sky, a red message appeared.
Error! Error! Error! Error!
A problem has occurred in the scenario map.
Determining that normal progression is impossible, calling the 'Administrator'.
1 out of 7 Administrators has accepted.
The Watcher of the Abyss is being called.
“It’s been a while.”
The Watcher of the Abyss asks what you have done this time.
“I was told to stop the meteorite, so I’m stopping it?”
The Watcher of the Abyss clutches the back of its neck, saying that is supposed to be stopped on the 20th floor, not the 13th.
“But I stopped it, didn’t I?”
The Watcher of the Abyss says this has never happened before and tells you to wait a moment.
Perhaps the mental training from last time was effective, as it was being quite cooperative. No, more than that, where did the other administrators go?
The Watcher of the Abyss nods, saying that while it is an exceptional case, it acknowledges the clear.
At the same time, messages appeared like crazy.
Congratulations! You have completed the 14th-floor quest!
Congratulations! You have completed the 15th-floor quest!
Congratulations! You have completed the 16th-floor quest!
Congratulations! You have completed the 17th-floor quest!
Congratulations! You have completed the 18th-floor quest!
Congratulations! You have completed the 19th-floor quest!
Congratulations! You have completed the 20th-floor quest!
Too much information entered my brain at once, and as I frowned and clutched my head, I felt a cold but soft touch.
The Guardian of All Things exerts its power.
“Uh… uh…? Guardian of All Things…?”
She hadn’t been able to use her power until now, but was it possible now?
The Guardian of All Things smiles.
“Are you able to use your power now…?”
The Guardian of All Things says you can now use about 10 percent.
10 percent… is that 10 percent? Then just how strong is she? As my mind cleared, I looked around and saw the devastated state of the ground.
“By any chance… can you restore this place?”
The Guardian of All Things exerts its power.
The world began to shake, and as I stared blankly up at the sky, I saw something faintly. Something massive. I saw four giant wings wrapping around the world; I had seen that once before. Is that… the Guardian of All Things…?
At the same time, an unbelievable miracle occurred. As if time were turning backward, the devastation was nowhere to be seen, and lush forests and green trees appeared, just as they were when I first arrived here. …This is only 10 percent? While I was lost in awe at the power of the Guardian of All Things, another message appeared.
The One Who Keeps the Balance of the Tower uses a consultation pass.
Huh? What are they using? A consultation pass!? Wasn’t that something I was supposed to use!?
The Korea Awakened Association was on high alert. No, the entire country was in chaos. From the 13th to the 20th floor, the Hall of Fame rankings had been overturned; it would be stranger if there wasn't chaos.
“W-we don’t know either!” “No, reporter! I told you we don’t know!?” “P-please calm down and stop pushing…!”
As the association staff were blocking the swarming reporters and citizens and holding an emergency countermeasures meeting, Director Lee Naeun stood up, and the room fell silent in an instant.
“Until there is an official announcement, I expect all staff to keep their mouths shut.”
With that, she stepped out of the conference room and pulled her phone from her pocket.
“Please, just answer the phone….”
She bit her nails and kept calling Lee Suhyun, but he didn’t answer. Had he not come out of the Tower yet? No matter how powerful the Awakened Association was, they couldn’t maintain silence forever. In a chaotic situation like this, they needed a presence that could be a beacon of hope for the people… for the citizens.
Just then, her phone rang, and she hurriedly pressed the call button, hearing the voice she had been waiting for.
“You called?”
“L-Lee Suhyun! I want to speak with you right now; can you visit the association!? I’ll send a car for you immediately!”
“Yeah, well… sure.”
“Thank you! Thank you so, so much!”