304. Black Magic (4)
「Achievement ‘Great Master’ has been achieved.」
「Exclusive authority #D-0007 [Increased reward] is automatically activated when the conditions are satisfied.」
「….」
「Approved.」
「The system allows challenger Han Seong-yoon to acquire additional exclusive privileges with the approval of the Tower of Trials.」 A
system message appeared in front of my eyes in an instant and the reward was given.
「Acquired exclusive authority #A-0107 [Transcendence Skill].」
Transcendence skill.
It was given an ability, a kind of exclusive authority deeply related to the Tower of Trials.
And I stared blankly at the system message for a while, then laughed at the absurdity.
[What is this…]
It was justified.
Originally, the tower’s achievement rewards are neatly paid in terms of ability or skill.
However, the reward for the newly achieved achievement by creating the black magic [Skill Cooldown Acceleration] was different.
[Is it possible to obtain exclusive privileges so easily? ]
dedicated permission.
The giant tree labyrinth and the tower-related abilities that could only be obtained occasionally in manager quests.
And so far, some exclusive privileges have been used well, so this situation has no choice but to feel even more embarrassing.
At most, it’s not a power that can be obtained as a reward for any achievement.
‘It doesn’t even seem like this is a meaningless exclusive privilege.’
However, the name of the newly acquired exclusive authority was also heterogeneous.
transcendent skills.
Among the exclusive privileges obtained so far, there was no power that could affect skills and authority.
It was just that I was able to deal with the various functions related to the tower in a little more depth.
But it doesn’t stop there.
‘It’s an exclusive authority directly related to the skill.’
What kind of ability do you have?
―Really, at this point, you can see that the top is determined and pushing…
And with his eyes shining, Damcheonwu said as if he was in a state of collapse.
―No matter how great your achievements are, it’s almost impossible to get exclusive rights from the tower…
[So you’re saying you’re envious? ]
―…Are you envious? Not at all? Now I just want to do that!
[ well. It doesn’t look that way. Anyway, that’s what it is. ]
―…
Damcheonwu kept his mouth shut as if he still had some lingering feelings for the tower.
It looks like it’s been stabbed in the middle of the day.
But from there, instead of teasing him further, I continued to turn my eyes to the exclusive powers I had newly acquired.
That would be the case…
‘I’m looking forward to it.’
In the first place, isn’t the name ‘A-0107 [transcendence skill]’ the exclusive authority?
I don’t know what the actual ability is, but first of all, the name is flashy, so it’s worth it.
And above all, none of the exclusive privileges he had obtained could be dismissed as useless.
At least with exclusive rights, the ability to use it will come out someday.
That’s why, without hesitation, I invoked the exclusive authority as it is.
「Exclusive Authority #A-0107[Transcendence Skill] is activated.」
「Challenger Han Seong-yoon’s skills can be designated as a skill.」
And.
「※Explanation begins with the first activation of exclusive authority #A-0107[Transcendence Skill].」「
※If you select one of the skills that challenger Seongyoon Han has, that skill becomes a [Transcendence skill] for 1 minute.」
「※Skills designated as skills with Exclusive Authority #A-0107[Transcendence Skills] are assigned the highest rank on the system for ‘1 minute’ and are assisted by the system.」「※However, the effect cools for 10 years immediately after
activation Take your time, and the skill of challenger Han Seong-yoon will be released from the skill.”
After reading the entire explanation of the exclusive authority, I touched my chin and narrowed my eyes.
[In other words, does that mean that you can use the highest level skill with a cooldown of 10 years for 1 minute? ]
understood.
[I got something interesting. ]
And at the same time, I increased my interest in transcendence skills with twinkling eyes.
‘…Even if it has a cooldown of 10 years, being able to use the highest grade skill for 1 minute is very meaningful.’
It was worth it.
Because the highest level skill of the tower is something I have never had before.
Previously, the power skill ‘Hongwon Demon Sword’ had reached the SSS- level, but it couldn’t be said to be the highest level either.
The highest level of the tower will be located beyond it.
‘Does this mean that I can use at least an EX level skill for 1 minute?’
I could even use any skill I had that way.
Perhaps skills such as martial arts or black magic that are not registered in the system can be designated as ‘transcendence skills’.
It can be used for only 1 minute, and above all, it has a 10-year cooldown immediately after activation
.
「Canceling the activation of exclusive authority #A-0107 [Transcendence Skill].」
I immediately canceled the activation of exclusive authority ‘#A-0107[Transcendence Skill]’ and smiled.
‘There are many places to use this as it is.’
Even this could go beyond its original use.
‘…What if it could be assigned to black magic?’
If you can apply the newly acquired black magic [Skill Cooldown Reduction].
And if it really goes as I thought, maybe it could be used beyond imagination…
But it was only for a while that I continued to think like that.
Suddenly, a presence was felt beyond the collapsed fortress.
yes.
– Han Seong-yoon.
Even if it wasn’t Dam Chun-wu’s words, I already knew.
[ …I know. ]
Damn—!
At that, I stopped checking the reward I received from the tower and turned my head.
Then, a gentleman with a goat’s head appeared out of empty space.
A heterogeneous appearance, as if half a human and half a demon were mixed with a goat.
The mountain goat gentleman landed on the floor of the audience room with a broken ceiling before he knew it.
“hello?”
And I felt the fragment of the weak power felt in him and intuition.
“You are the one who newly obtained the throne of the 62 monarchs.”
It’s not different…
“Nice to meet you. I am Alton. The one who sits in the seat of the 64 Lords of the Demon Realm. … and.”
Divine power was flowing from the goat-headed gentleman.
[ – God of despair, fall and madness. ]
even.
[This is a monarch who serves as a deity and apostle serving a great ancient deity. ]
And that, too, a divinity in a very horrific and familiar atmosphere.
***
‘rot.’
God of despair, fall and madness.
An ancient deity who started with the Giant Tree Labyrinth and had various bad relationships with Karnar Sagsis.
Even God is a monster among monsters with three divinities, unlike any ancient deity.
Since the name of such a being was suddenly mentioned, my alertness rose at once and I broke out in a cold sweat.
‘Could that ancient deity intervene in the ordeal again?’
For now, the most reasonable inference is that an ancient deity intervened in the ordeal.
The God of Despair, Fall, and Madness had tried many trials before, so there was a high probability that it was what he thought.
Just as he raised the difficulty of the ordeal by dealing with usurpers and beings like Karnar Sagsis before, there was no possibility that he would do the same this time.
That’s why I immediately closed my mouth and glared at the goat-headed gentleman in front of me.
[ …. ]
Instantly.
A situation where the strings of tension were so prevalent that there was no choice but to explain it.
And with that, I was ready to activate all my combat-related skills.
As much as possible, whenever a battle breaks out, you can respond with all your might.
Suddenly, however, the goat-headed gentleman burst into laughter and changed the mood in the blink of an eye.
“ha ha ha! Don’t be so nervous! new monarch. I just came to talk.”
[Conversation…? ]
“Yes. Lord 62… No, now you’re a goblin torn apart. anyway. I can only pay homage to the pioneer of the new age who defeated that lowly goblin.”
[ …. ]
“Unlike a goblin, I have a deep knowledge of black magic, so I was in trouble because I couldn’t get rid of it, but maybe I was lucky enough to get rid of it…
” ]
“…Excuse me. Thinking about the lowly stuff made me angry. Anyway, I have no hostile intentions toward you.”
[ Explain. ]
“I will do that. Lord. He killed the previous 62 Lords and took the new 62 Lords seat. There are a few things I would like to suggest about it.”
Continuing the conversation with the gentleman with the goat’s head, I realized one thing.
‘no way.’
Right away…
‘Didn’t you hear about me from the god of despair, fall and madness?’
That Alton, the goat-headed gentleman in front of him, did not come because of a divine order.
Alton only said that he was the Lord of the 64 and that he was serving an ancient deity.
He didn’t reveal much of his life, and he didn’t even try to cheat.
Then there is no need to reveal this side yet.
‘Is it luck out of misfortune?’
At least Alton didn’t seem to know about me.
Considering the disposition of a god of despair, fall, and madness, he probably instructed Alton to use his strength as soon as he met me.
At the point where he didn’t reveal his intention to kill, it became clear that he didn’t know me.
That’s why it’s a better choice to listen to Alton a little more.
‘For now, it won’t be too late to draw a conclusion after listening to the story.’
After a moment’s thought, I quietly listened to Alton’s words.
“Perhaps you will be targeted by numerous monarchs from now on.”
[…? ]
“Because you broke the agreement between the monarchs. A demon king from outside the demon realm must not harm the monarch and usurp his place. So now it’s going to be a big deal.”
[Is it because of the rule to exclude outsiders? ]
“That’s right…. For a demon king from the outside world to harm the monarch would be truly absurd. So he will be killed soon.”
[ …. ]
“By killing six high-ranking monarchs, you will be qualified to challenge the current supreme ruler of the Pandemonium, Lord Baal.”
[Is there such a thing? ]
I never thought I could get the qualification to challenge the 1st lord by killing 6 high-ranking lords.
‘…Does a high-ranking lord refer to a lord with a higher rank than himself?’
Alkaid, who is only 62 lords, cannot be regarded as a high-ranking lord.
Perhaps Alton’s high-ranking monarch meant a higher-ranking monarch than himself.
And by killing 6 of the 72 lords of the demon realm who are higher in rank than you, you can challenge the position of 1st monarch.
‘Then, do I have to defeat 5 more lords with a higher rank than the 62 lords?’
At this point, I think I know how to proceed with the trials of the demon realm.
However, the situation was not so good at the time Alton, the 64th lord, spit out such information.
Maybe Alton is trying to murder me and become the new 62 Lord.
Then, narrowing my eyes, I asked Alton calmly.
[So you came to kill me too? ]
“Hahahaha…. It can’t be. I am a person who knows the subject. At most, it’s a vessel that can only be rated as a 40th-ranked monarch.”
[Still, that means you have the confidence to become a 40th-ranked monarch. ]
“It’s embarrassing, but it is.”
Alton said, bending the goat’s eyes.
“So I have a suggestion.”
All of a sudden, Alton’s eyes were overflowing with greed.
“Looking at it like this, I am an apostle of the ancient godhead in my own way and have the title of 64 monarch. That’s why I have ties with other monarchs.”
[ so? ]
“It means that you can prevent you from being killed by another lord… only under the condition that you accept my offer.”
[That sounds nice. ]
Actually, I wasn’t so happy.
Being able to avoid scuffles with countless lords is certainly nice.
After all, this man named Alton in front of me is also doing this because he wants something.
Even if you don’t have to worship the god of despair, fall, and madness, it won’t be a very reliable suggestion.
“What I am going to suggest to you is simple indeed.”
In fact, it was.
“Would you like to participate in ‘Cradle’, a 1:1 duel between lower lords?”
Alton raised the corners of his mouth and said in a voice filled with joy.
“Only by consultation between the monarchs, the duelists are selected, and with that, the duels are fought one-on-one without any help between the monarchs.”
And only then did I understand.
“There are a lot of people who don’t fit the devil’s dirty tricks, so we don’t hate this ‘cradle’ duel that much.”
What does the goat-headed gentleman in front of you want?
“There are many 50th-ranked monarchs here. If you come, there won’t be much damage.”
Alton.
A person who serves the god of despair, fall, and madness, and also holds the position of 64 monarchs.
The reason why he invited me to the ‘Cradle’, a duel meeting attended by the lords of the demon realm, could be read in his eyes.
“You too will benefit from a 1:1 duel at Cradle.”
He would too…
“If you have the skills to do that… hahaha.”
Seeing the attitude of looking down, it is impossible not to know.
‘Do you think you can lightly apply me right now…?’
Greed and contempt in the eyes.
I don’t know why, but Alton, who is nothing more than an apostle of an ancient deity…
sees me as an insignificant prey at best.
