_ Volume 17 Episode 20
420. God Essence of Falling on the 83rd Floor
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“That doesn’t sound very attractive.”
The quest on the 83rd floor is to clear the Trial of the Falling God.
Essence was able to give Taesan an ordeal without having to make a deal.
However, there was only one reason to say let’s make a deal.
It was to give an enhanced ordeal that was close to impossible to
clear, where one had to risk one’s life to attack .
Even if the god suggested an enhanced ordeal, the adventurer could refuse the ordeal.
However, Essence would not be able to force it like Rakiratas did.
The Demon God is still watching over Taesan.
So, it was a deal.
Essence said.
[Conditions of the transaction. It is not to reject my trials.]
“Why should I do that?”
A transaction only takes place when both parties agree.
As much as risking their lives, there was no reason to accept it if there was no reward.
[If you accept my deal, I will not interfere with other mortals.]
Taesan fell silent at the low voice of Essence.
Most transcendents pay no attention to mortals whom they consider unworthy in their judgment.
However, there were definitely gods who harassed and mocked mortals just for pranks.
And Essence was one of those gods in Taesan’s judgment.
Players from other countries, including Amelia Junhyeok Kang, who are going down Alone Mode.
A transcendentalist could not intervene directly with an adventurer, but he
could intervene as long as he put his mind to it.
As an irrational choice, Maria forcibly invited Taesan to her domain, and Rakiratas forcibly imposed an enhanced ordeal. There was no reason why it was impossible with essence.
Lee Tae-yeon received Maria’s protection and was fine, but other players who did not receive God’s protection could be disturbed by Essence.
‘It’s stabbing the parts I don’t like.’
What Essence was talking about was something that Tae-san was also worried about.
Taesan himself might not know it, but other people would have a hard time even if the god intervened with malice.
but.
“You do as you please.”
Taesan rejected Essence’s offer.
[…]
Essence’s body wriggled. Tae-san said calmly.
“Do you know who the God who favors me is? I drank right away. He’s trying to make me his own .
Perhaps if I ask him for a deal, he will gladly keep other adventurers out of your hands.”
Taesan didn’t even know if that was actually the case. Demons were basically laissez-faire.
But the important thing was that there were enough possibilities.
“Don’t you think it’s a much more reasonable decision to make a deal with the person who protects me, rather than making a deal with you, who wants to kill me for the safety of the adventurers?”
[You.]
Linda’s displeasure at Essence’s voice.
His intent to kill, much darker and clearer than before, is directed toward Mount Tai.
But that was all.
I couldn’t express my will to pronounce a death declaration or have any physical effect.
‘ also.’
Previously, when Taesan freed Amelia, Essence showed displeasure and tried to trample Taesan.
However, a demon appeared and drove the essence away.
There was a clear difference in power between the two.
That’s why he was trying to get Taesan’s consent in the form of a transaction.
[…Tell me.]
In the end, Essence suppressed the murderous intent. Taesan spoke slowly in a voice mixed with annoyance.
“What do you mean?” [Breaking out the name of the Demon God
must mean that there is something more to be desired .
something unpleasant. Tell me your conditions.]
“I didn’t mean to do that, but if you do.”
Taesan laughed.
I had no intention of rejecting it in the first place.
Even if it is strengthened, it is basically an ordeal in the labyrinth. Even if it is difficult to clear, it does not give impossible quests.
Taesan had intended to accept the offer from the beginning, since he would be able to get a suitable reward.
‘But I have to get everything I can
get.’
“What I want is not to interfere with other adventurers. and your might. It is itself.”
* * *
After the Return to Earth quest was over, Maria gave Taesan a skill called Exclusion of Choice.
A skill that is superior to nullifying an attack by selecting and erasing one of the opponent’s attacks .
Some of Mary’s power was bestowed upon Taesan.
Its performance was very high. The skill’s efficacy was so high that it was one of the few skills that Taesan had acquired in his present life.
Essence is also transcendental. The authority he possessed would have an effect similar to that of selective exclusion.
The reward Taesan wanted now was the power of the transcendent.
[…whatever. My authority?]
Essence’s voice trembled with anger
.
I’ve been out of breath
The emotion expressed is anger. only one.
However, Taesan calmly spoke.
“You can refuse if you don’t like it.”
It doesn’t matter if the essence accepts it or not. It was a proposal with that in mind.
Essence suppressed her anger without saying anything.
After a while, a voice rang.
[Good.]
Essence accepted Taesan’s proposal.
Taesan was a little surprised. It was because Essence accepted it much more meekly than expected.
[I accept your offer.]
“Well… I’m fine with that.”
Koo Goo Goo!
A transaction was established.
As if in response, power began to rampage in the realm of essence.
[Starting a sub-quest.]
[God of Fall. Essence wants to give an enhanced ordeal to you who have come to its altar.]
[Condition: Clear Essence’s miniature garden.]
[Reward: Non-interference with other adventurers. Essence power. Reward for clearing the ordeal.]
“Ah. I have one more thing to add.”
After reading the system window, Taesan opened her mouth.
“I want to include the soul of the princess that Beldencia used to serve as a reward.”
[Does not matter. And I will seal one of your abilities.]
The power of the essence begins to envelop Taesan.
“What ability would you like to seal?”
A calm voice resounds.
[I will seal your status as an immortal. You will enter my miniature garden with only the status of a mortal.]
Essence laughs.
like having fun
As if he was sure that Taesan would not come back alive.
[A lot of talented people, my miniature garden where I have collected toys and no one has escaped. You have to clear that place.]
Kuuuung!
Power violently engulfed Taishan.
Taesan’s body began to fall into a place deeper than the realm of essence.
And Taishan arrived in a devastated world.
The ground was rough and dry, and
a dry wind brushed my cheeks.
“Uh ”
■司”.
Taesan let out a small moan.
His rank was going down. He transcended mortality and had a very high rank, but this was the realm of the transcendent. Taishan, an immortal, quickly fell to the level of a mortal.
His downfall stopped at the border crossing.
“This tidyer.”
Taesan looked up.
The dry ground and the sharp wind brushed past my cheeks.
Only a deserted plain with nothing around was visible.
[You also have a really big liver. Proposing a deal against a hostile Transcendentalist.]
The ghost said in an exasperated tone.
He couldn’t say anything in front of Essence’s wrath.
However, Taishan did not back down and took advantage.
“There is no reason to bow down to someone who hates me.”
After saying that, Taesan checked the condition of his whole body.
Being sealed is the equivalent of becoming an immortal. It was one. His powers remained intact.
Dealing with abilities such as divinity would be lower than when he obtained the status of an immortal, but it wasn’t to the extent that he couldn’t use it
.
[No matter how much it is, it’s too much to seal the status of an immortal.]
“Because I accepted it too. doesn’t care.”
Taesan said calmly. Taishan is too strong now. It was not difficult to predict that the level of the labyrinth would rise to the level of Mount Tai or his power would be sealed.
“Then what are you doing here?”
[…Essence called this place its own miniature garden.]
A small garden of its own with toys collected
.
Then, what kind of toys are gathered in that garden?
It wasn’t long before I found out. As I was walking on the plain where Mount Tai was devastated, several figures approached me from afar.
Taesan stopped walking and waited for them.
“It’s the first time I’ve seen your face.”
The man in the lead stroked his chin.
Their faces were somehow familiar.
Everyone was wearing clothes similar to the adventurers in the labyrinth that Taesan had seen.
And they were strong.
All five of them were in a state just below the boundary line.
I guessed slowly. where is this place
The man who was looking at Mt. Tae immediately asked.
“Are you new?”
“newcomer?”
“I mean, is this your first time here?”
Taesan nodded. Confusion appeared on their faces.
“Sorry. Didn’t the god of the fall stop joking even now…
The man sighed for a while and asked calmly
“Can you guess who we are?”
“…the beings that became the toys of the god of the fall?”
“That is correct. Like you, we were all chosen by the god of the fall and received full support from him. But in the end, everyone was abandoned.”
the man said grimly.
Taishan realized what this model garden was filled with.
The Falling God selects gifted mortals and provides them with all kinds of support.
And when mortals reach a certain level, they are given an insurmountable ordeal and fall to that deep, deep cliff.
Amelia in her previous life was the Princess of Beldencia.
It was a place where souls that the god of the fall regarded as toys were gathered.
* * *
[Can’t you see me?]
The ghost went in front of them and waved. But they didn’t react to the ghost.
“I’m sorry.”
z、er
——- O .
The man pulled out a sword. Everyone
in the back had their own weapons in their hands.
“I’m sorry to show you a rough look as soon as I came, but this will be a good example.”
The man grabbed his sword.
“Above all… it’s not too bad for you either. don’t worry Desperately, there is no death here.”
After saying that, they surrounded Taesan so that he could not escape.
“Who are you this time?”
“That’s me. Leader.”
“Are you halfway through? You still have a long way to go.”
Taesan, who was looking at them blankly, asked.
“Are you trying to take my life?”
“Unfortunately it is.”
“I don’t see it that way.”
It was not a face that despised Taesan or considered it a good prey. However, he did not feel the desire or greed like a thief.
I didn’t feel any murderous intent, but they
were trying to kill Taesan.
“Because this is such a place.”
The man smiled bitterly.
“Sorry for not being able to explain. You’ll find out before long anyway.”
The man spat out with a very tired face.
“That this is our only hope.”
As soon as the words were finished, they rushed at Taesan.
Spears, swords, and bows
flew from all directions at the same time.
A very fast and powerful attack. It was as fast as the leaders of the guide.
Taesan drew his sword.
Kagagagak!
“Keuuugh!”
“Cheer up!”
A scream erupted. The man who was pushed back by Taesan’s counterattack looked at his hand with a shocked face.
His hands were ripped open and blood was flowing.
“I don’t know.”
They tried to kill Tae-san, but there was no intent to kill them.
It is said as if it were natural.
“Desperately, I said there is no death. I hope you can answer my question.”
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