Chapter 35
Chapter 35
Hard Difficulty 65th Floor.
Hard Difficulty Tower Numbering # 35.
The Guild Master of the Strategy Alliance Guild, Targon, looked at the Attack Captain Velacia approaching him.
"Velacia, if the Vertex bastards are coming forward, they're not worth our attention. They're just overstepping their bounds. All we need to focus on right now is conquering the 66th floor completely."
The man with blonde hair looked at Velacia with unwavering eyes.
"All the Constellations of this Tower… wish for our victory."
Velacia nodded at Targon's words.
"I also heard from the Judge with a Thousand Eyes, that they are cheering for us."
Targon recalled the notification windows he saw on the 64th floor stage.
The names of the Constellations who supported him.
['Judge with a Thousand Eyes']
['Guide Who Follows the Stars']
['Crimson Blazing Creator']
"Yes, the Guide Who Follows the Stars… and the Crimson Blazing Creator, they are all watching over us."
Velacia felt a firm resolve in Targon's words.
"Then, should we refuse Vertex's guild war declaration…?"
Targon shook his head at Velacia's words.
"That's not it. Those insects must also be dealt with. Rather, it will be an opportunity to boost morale before we ascend to the 66th floor."
Targon resolved to perfectly overcome the 66th floor, one of the most vicious floors in Hard Difficulty, before engaging in a guild war with the Vertex guild.
According to the 'Administrator' he had faced, it was a hellish section where even many of the highly skilled Climbers of the previous quarter had met their demise.
He intended to overcome that point with minimal damage, as if to show them.
Immediately after tearing the Master Blacksmith Summoning Ticket and activating its effect.
I gazed at the being watching me from within the suddenly unfolding black space.
Fortunately, I was able to know who the being was by looking at the notification window floating above my head.
[Master Dark Elf Malenis]
Gray skin and black hair.
And golden eyes were noticeable on the female Dark Elf.
As expected of the Elf lineage, her ears were long.
The mouth of the person named Malenis slowly opened.
"Coordinates… Pandemonium?"
The Dark Elf named Malenis's mumblings continued to flow into my ears.
"I never thought I'd end up making a deal with a Climber from Pandemonium."
Malenis's gaze swept over my body from top to bottom, and then shifted to the surrounding scenery, the 5th floor waiting room.
I opened my mouth.
"Do you also make deals with players from other difficulties of the Tower?"
Malenis scratched her long, dark hair.
"Hmm, I apologize for saying this after already deviating from the topic, but I don't know what disadvantages I might incur if I engage in communication unrelated to business."
"Ah, it's alright."
If I don't know, I can just ask the senior members of the Transcendent Gallery.
The Dark Elf Malenis slowly stood up.
"I am Malenis, a blacksmith of the Dark Elf race. You already know my name since the letters are floating above your eyes."
"Yes."
"I am forbidden from asking for the customer's name. I don't know why. Ah, even if you kindly tell me, it won't reach my ears."
She wore long-sleeved clothes made of leather, typical of a blacksmith, and a work apron, giving her a quite trustworthy appearance.
"Let's get straight to the point. Do you have anything you want?"
Her personality is so straightforward.
"A sword, would that be possible?"
Malenis smiled wryly.
"As expected, you want a weapon too. Most people want weapons over armor."
Malenis continued.
"Is there anything specific you want?"
There was something specific I wanted.
"I want a sword that can fully contain Aura and Sword Qi."
A spark appeared in Malenis's eyes.
"Oho, you're already wielding Sword Qi? Good. What about the rest?"
"It would be good if there were additional effects when facing many opponents. Like an increase in critical hit chance."
This was something I thought of after experiencing how useful the effects of my current main weapon, [Great Enemy Sword Karnavalt], were.
"Well, that much is easy."
Malenis took out a piece of paper, wrote a few things, and looked back at me.
"You must have seen the cost processing section on the summoning ticket. Negotiate directly."
"Yes."
"For this time, I'll accept food, so pick something reasonably delicious."
What the heck.
Is this another 'anything' after the Shrine Maiden Senior?
That's a headache.
"It would be nice if you had a firm preference."
Malenis gave me a look of disbelief at my words.
"...Hmph, it's actually more troublesome when you don't choose. Is that it? The truth is, I don't really intend to receive anything. This is my first time dealing with a customer from Pandemonium, so I want to interact for a long time."
Malenis pointed at me with a nod of her chin.
"As long as you don't die, that is."
Was she looking favorably upon me?
The reason was none other than that I was a rare creature, a Pandemonium Climber.
I voiced the question that arose in my mind.
"But can I continue to interact with you, Malenis?"
"There are also designated summoning tickets, not just random ones. You'll get one around the 15th floor. This information is allowed to be shared."
Malenis added.
"At that time, if you remember my name and race correctly, you can perform a designated summon."
"Understood."
Malenis stroked her chin as if contemplating.
"Hmm… my food preference. I like crunchy things. Crispy, crispy."
I decided in my mind to give her Rosukatsu.
Malenis asked one more question.
"You're not going up to the next floor right away, are you?"
I shook my head.
"I plan to stay in the waiting room for about 4 days."
4 days. After consuming a Mana Orb.
It was enough time to get a grasp on the Flowing Scale Air Breaking Art given by Heavenly Demon Senior.
"4 days, that should be enough. If I transmit the item while you are on the stage, you will only receive it when you reach the next floor's waiting room, so it would be better to wait and receive it before going up. I'll give it to you before the night of the third day."
"Alright."
Clap!
As if she had obtained all the necessary information, Malenis lightly clapped her hands.
"When you receive the sword, you'll get a notification to send me an item as well."
Malenis smiled wryly.
"Don't fall behind. Survive for a long, long time. Pandemonium."
"I intend to. Malenis."
Immediately after Malenis raised her right hand high and waved it to bid farewell.
The space that had split open like a crack returned to its normal form as the floor of the waiting room.
I took out my terminal and accessed the Transcendent Gallery.
Title: Master Blacksmith Summoning Ticket Result, Dark Elf Blacksmith Appeared
Author: ㅇㅇ*
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But maybe because she's a Dark Elf? Her personality was decent, right?
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Was she a woman?
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Hehe, Dark Elf noonas are usually decent.
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ㅇㅇㅇ It's a different class than Elves. Like the difference between being raised pampered or having lived through a harsh environment.
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Elfda) Pampered? You nonsensical bastard.
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Elfda) It depends on the Elf, and it depends on the Dark Elf.
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Elfda) Elf by Elf. Uh.
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ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ So transparent! A storm of spamming!
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Pointy-eared… 'Elf by Elf' isn't a common phrase these days.
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You really got triggered.
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No no no, it's science. Dark Elves are definitely nicer in personality by default.
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Elfda) Bullshit….
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ㅇㅇ is proving it firsthand.
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Water King) Hahahaha!!! Fellow pointy-eared! Suffering!!!
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Elfda) Why am I your comrade, hairy one.
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Water King) You have fuzz too, don't you? No fuzz? Fuzz fuzz fuzz…
The Elf Senior seemed tired of the trolling and didn't comment for a while.
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Sword of Light) Did you order a sword?
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Yep. A sword that's compatible with Sword Qi.
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Archmage) Good choice.
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Sage) The Pilgrim makes a wise choice.
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Heavenly Demon) Have you read any martial arts manuals?
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Okay*) I'm going to start reading them properly now. Ah, did I mention? I used Flowing Scale Wave Formation when fighting the Son of Lightning. I ended up using Fist Techniques as Footwork, though.
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Heavenly Demon) Hehehe… that's how that type of technique is supposed to be used. Well done. Now you can be considered my disciple.
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Sword of Light) He's my disciple.
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Heavenly Demon) He is also my disciple.
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Sword of Light) Anyway, I was first.
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Spear King) I want to be the third master.
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Climber, try to charm them a bit, brother.
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There are many potential masters.
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Those from Easy and Normal difficulties can never aspire to be a Climber's master ㅜㅜㅜ
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Scum Sword Saint) Climber, are you not interested in dual-wielding?
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Look at them pop out immediately.
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Shrine Maiden) Girl's Charm? Girl's Charm? Girl's Charm? Girl's Charm?
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Yes, of course I used it. I blocked everything thanks to the lightning. Does this block all attacks like this?
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Shrine Maiden) Hawaawa, I'm so proud!!
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Shrine Maiden) As long as the range doesn't completely cover the field, it basically blocks perfectly for 20 minutes.
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Shrine Maiden) But since Pandemonium might completely cover the field, you shouldn't blindly trust the Holy Seal then.
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Okay, got it. Thx thx.
Since I've said all I needed to, I closed the gallery.
After filling my hunger with a sandwich, I opened my status window.
<Player Status>
Name: Han Yoo-seong
Race: Human
Lv.26
Strength: 166
Dexterity: 164
Stamina: 170
Mana: 132
Skills: Pain Suppression Lv.7 Composure Lv.7 Concealment Lv.4 Danger Sense Lv.4
Vision Expansion Lv.5 Focus Enhancement Lv.5 Warrior's Movement Lv.6
Mana Body Reinforcement Lv.6 Doombringer Lv.3 Mental Barrier Lv.4
Trajectory Insight Lv.4
Consuming the 'Mana Orb' added an additional 15 Mana.
Current Mana: 147.
And 2 days had passed since I arrived at the 5th floor waiting room.
I was able to roughly grasp what kind of martial art the Flowing Scale Air Breaking Art given by Heavenly Demon Senior was.
The night of the second day passed.
Just before the third day began.
[5th Floor Coin Shop]
1.
Food 2. Drink 3. Potion 4. Other
I suddenly thought I should buy something from the newly updated 'Other' category on the 5th floor.
1.
A piece of paper - 3 Coins
2.
Fountain pen and ink - 6 Coins
Scratch-
To leave my mark.
Scratch.
That I am still alive.
【 Someone is here.
Since you reading this means you are also alive, let's meet up above.
If you read this, write a letter and send it to the floor above. 】
I carefully folded the letter in half and put it in the red mailbox.