130. Class A (4)
I was taken aback when I saw David Taylor’s expression wet with joy.
It’s because they didn’t understand the emotions on their faces, let alone their attitude as if they were seeing an honored guest.
It was worth it.
‘what…?’
I don’t remember doing anything very welcome to David Taylor.
Rather, there was a record of clearing the 13th floor integration ordeal without listening to his plan.
Of course, it was only at that time that I thought it was more efficient and simpler.
David Taylor, who had meticulously tried to clear the ordeal, could have had ill feelings.
However, it was natural for her to be confused because she had an attitude as if she had seen the object of her longing.
It was no different from others.
I could see the wizards sitting in the seats close to the table of honor talking to each other in embarrassment.
“Now Elder, are you taking off your robe? What the heck is that man or who is that person, why is he like that?”
“Aren’t you a hideaway…? Otherwise, there’s no way the elder would treat you like that.”
“Aren’t apostles the challengers chosen by the tower manager? What the hell is that…?”
As if looking at stones, the wizards talked a lot, as if ignoring them was a lie.
Judging from how he looked at me even while talking, it seems that David Taylor’s status is quite high.
The Hunters who saw such a sight also glanced at me and started talking to each other.
“I know that person. Why are you a Korean challenger who played an active role in Japan?”
“Ah, the Sword Demon… What a great challenger. But what is the relationship between the sword demon and the elder of the Mage Tower…”
“Could they have met each other in the same ordeal? No, even so, the reaction is excessive…”
Surprisingly, the hunters knew a little about me, as if a lot of information about me was known.
So everyone in the room started to infer my relationship with David Taylor.
However, if there is something that is equally misunderstood as a wizard or a challenger who is making all sorts of inferences…
‘…What kind of situation is this.’
It is that I, who can be called the center of the topic, also do not understand the current situation.
I quickly racked my brain and wondered why David Taylor was being nice to me.
and.
‘Could it be because I was the representative of God before…?’
Soon, I was able to come up with a little leap of guess.
It was plausible because he had a history of activating the power of faith harvest and extracting faith.
But even so, David Taylor’s kindness was still incomprehensible.
but.
「The authority ‘Harvest Faith’ detects strong faith in the user.」
「This faith has already been harvested by the authority
‘Harvest Faith’.
」 I immediately realized the answer to this situation.
harvest of faith.
The cause was in the authority obtained after killing the Vampire Count in the 13th floor ordeal.
At that time, the false words I spoke to reap the faith had a considerable influence on David Taylor.
I couldn’t tell in detail how the misunderstanding snowballed, but I could tell that he was thinking quite absurd thoughts.
‘Intense faith…’
It felt as if I had become a pseudo-religionist somewhere.
However, I did not intend to solve David Taylor’s religious beliefs.
That would be the case…
‘Let’s go out more brazenly than this.’
Because the current situation was rolling in a direction that served me well.
It’s not a real apostle, but it has divine power, and it has abilities that are comparable to the skills and authority of mythology.
At least at this point, it is not at the level of being an ordinary challenger.
So whatever you say, it won’t be considered a lie.
With that thought in mind, I slowly opened my mouth feigning composure.
“You don’t have to call me an apostle, just call me comfortably.”
David Taylor gave him a gentle smile.
“How can you easily call someone who is the representative of God?”
As soon as those words were finished, as if a bomb had exploded, the wizards began to murmur.
Soon one of the wizards approached David Taylor and quietly asked him a question.
“Now Elder… what does it mean to be God’s representative…?”
“It means exactly what you just said. Challenger Han Seong-yoon is the representative of God.”
“yes? Poetry God. What is that… No matter how incomprehensible the tower is…”
“In the yard where there are administrators and powers, what are you so curious about?”
In response to the wizard’s attitude, David Taylor continued with a sharp voice.
“I have personally received what I call my power and wrote down the records on the Mage Tower, so I wonder why I can’t accept the facts.”
“Ha, but Elder, that and the concept of being a representative of God are two different things…”
“A representative of God is also a challenger with better powers. It’s just that the authority you can exercise is different from that of an ordinary challenger.”
After that, David Taylor narrowed his eyes and looked around at the wizards.
“Tsk, self-proclaimed seekers of the unknown cannot acknowledge new discoveries.”
I’m not sure if it’s because it’s the elder’s words or because it’s logical…
“Be polite. That person deserves to be treated.”
After being reprimanded by David Taylor, the wizards’ attitude was forced to become polite.
It was a good sight to see compared to the one who had maintained a fairly arrogant attitude until now.
Perhaps at this point, the conversation with them seemed to work quite well, so I was even satisfied.
However, if there is a problem, it will be that the attitude has changed even to people who are not related at all.
Even the hunters gathered at the far end are slowly noticing me while glancing at me.
‘…Well, it’s not bad because I think it’ll be easier to talk about.’
As I tried to sit down while feeling various stares, I felt someone poking my back with a finger.
When I turned my head slightly, I could see Lee Ha-yeon, who seemed to be slightly nervous.
“Sir Seong-yoon, God’s representative… is that true…?
Soon after, I felt my head go blank at what she said.
“…”
…It seems that he unintentionally deceived his allies.
***
After receiving various stares, I took a seat in the conference room.
A somewhat misleading explanation of the apostles has been simplified.
Even if you are a representative of God, you are only a little better than others, and not so great.
Of course, it wasn’t that he denied being an apostle, so the atmosphere didn’t change that much.
‘…Well, it’s better than being ignored by the wizards like before.’
As I sat down thinking that, David Taylor opened his mouth.
“Now that the representative of God has arrived, I will briefly explain the current situation before the subjugation operation.”
Then, a man presumed to be a member of the British Hunter Association lowered the screen.
After a while, a picture of Big Ben, a London landmark, appeared on the screen.
Speaking of Britain, it was a symbolic building that comes to mind first before thinking of the Clock Tower Guild, also known as the Magic Tower.
However, in that photo, there was a black sphere located above Big Ben, where there should be nothing.
“The challenger of the present world created that black sphere above Big Ben after causing a massacre in London, England, and hid in it.”
David Taylor continued with a fairly serious expression.
“As a result of the investigation at the Magic Tower, the black orb located above Big Ben was confirmed to be a barrier.”
He briefly explained what kind of barrier the black orb had for a moment.
It was a high-level barrier that would not be damaged even if hundreds of wizards gathered and poured magic.
Even the fact that the current challenger of the other world is hiding in that black sphere and preparing something.
The complexion of the people who heard the explanation began to harden.
‘It’s worth being nervous.’
In effect, this means that if the black orb breaks, something catastrophic will happen.
However, David Taylor said that there is no way at all.
“Tower challengers become stronger by acquiring not only all kinds of skills, but also powers. So that black sphere can also be destroyed with skills and powers.”
The atmosphere of the Hunters who had heard the story could not be said to be good even with empty words.
“I hear that the black sphere didn’t break even with the Clock Tower guild’s group attack…” “
No, even a challenger wouldn’t have the skills or powers to break a crazy barrier like that.”
“Oh yeah… I thought we could just subdue together, but things are getting complicated.”
The British Hunter Association would have thought that among the top challengers, there might be skills or powers that could destroy that black sphere, but… ‘As they say,
skills or powers that can break barriers like that aren’t common.’
Even in other dimensions, the powers of the Earth dimension tended to be regarded as savage and considerably underestimated.
No matter how high-ranked the challenger was, there was no way to break the barrier that was not broken even by the group attacks of the wizards belonging to the Mage Tower.
but.
“I think I can break it.”
It’s just a story limited to normal challengers.
“I will destroy that black sphere.”
Currently, I have grown considerably through the fight with Namgoonghyuk.
And…
『Skill – Destruction (A+)』
『Proficiency level – 0%』
『Basic effect – Consuming mana to give the body or weapon the property of absolute destruction.』
『Detailed effect – Magical power It can destroy itself, and the more difficult it is to destroy, the more mana it needs to consume.”
One of the newly acquired skills this time was Breakdown.
If that black sphere is also a kind of magic after all, it is just an object composed of magical power.
Then, through the absolute destructive nature of Pacheon, it would be possible to destroy the magic itself and break the barrier.
“How the heck… the Black Sphere didn’t break even with the Mage Tower’s group attack…”
Of course, one of the wizards said that, as if he couldn’t easily accept that fact.
“Because I am an apostle, I have a lot of special powers.”
“…”
In fact, having just been identified as an apostle by David Taylor, I am under no obligation to explain.
If you use the really good title of God’s representative, you can just do it.
“But since I’m an apostle, I have to consume a lot of things because I use the power of God…”
And the good thing about being an apostle wasn’t just that I didn’t have to bother explaining every word.
“This is not only consuming magic or divine power, but I have to offer items that can only be obtained from the tower as a tribute.”
Extra work requires extra pay.
“Skill proficiency increase potions or skill acquisition books are good.”
Now that he has become shameless, claiming to be an apostle of God, it is time to raise the ransom accordingly.
“I would appreciate it if you could provide additional support for tower items that can be used for divine power.”
Originally, the power of religion costs a lot of money.
…maybe.
