Chapter 173: Return To The Labyrinth (1)
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Chapter 173: Return To The Labyrinth (1)
The Saints Seat.
As one experienced in the battlefield of the gods knew, the Saint was a position that managed all believers who had faith in the god. It was less significant than an Apostle, but still an important role chosen directly by a god.
Such a position was being granted to a human, not a demon.
What did the Demon God expect from him?
He knew she had a liking for him. But it wasnt just liking that had granted him such a favor. There must be something she expected from him.
I dont know.
Taesan shook his head.
The sure thing was her favor toward him.
Then, it was something to be gratefully accepted for the time being.
Taesan called Kim Hwiyeon, Geum Junggeun, Kang Junhyeok, and Lee Taeyeon to check.
Did you all get Magic Energy?
Yes.
About 10? I saw it appeared right below Mana in the status window.
Did you learn black magic?
Having Magic Energy alone was useless. It could only be used with black magic given directly by the Demon God.
To Taesans question, they shook their heads.
No. We havent learned anything like that.
Hmm.
Taesan read the description of the title.
He could exercise great influence over humans with Magic Energy.
An idea suddenly struck Taesans mind.
Just stay still.
Taesan skillfully handled the Magic Energy and enveloped them with it. It was as if he had known how to do it all along.
Huh?
Suddenly, their pupils dilated.
Taesan, what is this?
Is that so?
Taesan clicked his tongue.
The influence written in the title was the ability to impart black magic to humans.
What did you all learn?
I learned the basic black magic Seirs Black Wind and the beginner-level black magic Decarabias Twisted Vegetationtwo in total. Why are these names so long?
Huh? You learned two?
How many did sister learn?
I only learned Seirs Black Wind.
Same here.
Listening to their chatter, I discovered that Lee Taeyeon and Kang Junhyeok had learned one basic and one beginner-level black magic, while Kim Hwiyeon and Geum Junggeun had only learned one basic black magic.
It seems theres a limit to what you can learn based on your strength.
The result was natural, as the Demon God wouldnt want those unworthy to wield her power.
Teaching black magic to everyone seems impossible.
Taesan scattered the darkness.
The spreading darkness enveloped the survivors.
Some of the resting survivors exclaimed in surprise.
Realizing what Taesan had done, Kim Hwiyeon muttered in disbelief.
This is unbelievable
The only being who could impart black magic to humans was a power that seemed beyond human.
But could you have taken it back if you gave it?
Probably.
Taesan clenched his fist, and the power that had dwelled in Kim Hwiyeon was suddenly withdrawn.
Its real.
Its a power given by you, brother, so its natural.
Geum Junggeun nodded in agreement.
Taesan then re-granted the skill to Kim Hwiyeon.
It might not be used often due to the lack of Magic Energy, but it will be quite useful.
Of course, due to the skill proficiency limit, achieving that much effect was difficult, but it was still a considerable reward.
However, Taesan did not use the points immediately.
During this return, he had acquired several skills. He needed to check them first.
I didnt expect to learn this already.
[Special Activation Skill: Essence Detection]
[Proficiency: 1%]
[Identifies the essence of the target.]
It was a very simple skill with no elaborate description.
In his previous life, he had acquired this skill after surpassing the 70th floor, but he had not fully understood its effects then. In Easy Mode, there werent enough challenging enemies to necessitate understanding their essence.
However, the true value of this skill lay in its ability to combine with other skills, like the Vital Point Attack skill, which targeted the opponents weak points.
Once the proficiency of this skill reached 100%, it transformed into the Vital Point Designation skill. This excellent skill allowed targeting and attacking the opponents weak points.
When the proficiency of Vital Point Designation reached 100% while possessing Essence Detection, one could acquire a new skill called Essence Strike.
This skill hits the essence of the target, ignoring any form of defense.
It was the skill that had allowed Taesan to defeat the Apostle.
In his previous life, he had realized the value of Essence Detection too late and never achieved 100% proficiency.
But now, he knew well the value of Essence Detection.
He wondered what changes would occur if he achieved 100% proficiency in Essence Detection, which he hadnt in his previous life.
He was very curious.
Taesan immediately worked on increasing the proficiency of Essence Detection. Considering the enemies he would face were related to gods or higher beings, it was a worthwhile investment.
[Special Activation Skill: Essence Detection]
[Proficiency: 50%]
[Identifies the essence of the target. It can determine where the power originates and its weaknesses.]
Like with Mana, the consumption of points significantly increased after reaching 50%. It seemed there were restrictions on skills of a certain level.
Taesan immediately turned his attention to the ghost.
[You have activated Essence Detection.]
[Ghost]
[The Ruined Prince of Calvert.]
[One at a crossroads of choice.]
What? Why are you looking at me like that? Whats coming out?
Its nothing.
It was similar to Reconnaissance but allowed him to see more in-depth information related to the target. He was curious about the effects it would have on monsters.
Taesan continued to examine other skills.
[Special Constant Activation Skill: Twisted Soul Ascension Tuning]
[Proficiency: 1%]
[Twisted beings can manipulate their Soul Ascensions in a twisted manner. They can control the Soul Ascension residing within them by taking on a great burden.]
Tuningif the skill description was to be believedseemed to offer the possibility of tuning a soul that had ascended to an Apostle level. Monsters employed it to shield their vulnerabilities, yet it held the potential for offensive use as well.
The extent of the burden it would impose remained a mystery. Still, given its potential impact on battle, it was adequately valuable.
Remaining points: 988.
No deep contemplation was necessary. Given the worth of Essence Strike, the choice of skill to enhance was obvious. Taesan promptly increased the proficiency of Vital Point Attack.
[The proficiency of Vital Point Attack has reached 100%. The special activation skill [Vital Point Attack] has evolved into the special activation skill [Vital Point Designation].]
[Special Activation Skill: Vital Point Designation]
[Proficiency: 1%]
[Designates a part of the target as a vital point and inflicts double damage when attacking it. Once a vital point is designated, it cannot be changed on the same target until a day has passed. Only very small parts can be designated as vital points.]
This was a skill that allowed for the designation of vital points. If an opponents weapon was a fist, simply targeting the fist as a vital point could thwart the attack.
Although the area that could be designated as a vital point was limited, making it seem less useful than one might expect, the skills value increased significantly with proficiency.
Taesan invested all the remaining points into black magic. Consequently, the proficiency of black magic rose by roughly 30%.
[Black Magic]
[Proficiency: 36%]
[Allows control over the magic of the Demon God. Uses Magic Energy to cast Black Magic. The power and range vary based on the Magic Energy expended. Basic power is accessible.]
Black magic, much like other forms of magic, proved even more challenging to master.
With the acquisition of new black magic spells, enhancing its value, investing in it was justified.
Taesan checked the effects of the newly acquired black magic.
It might take a bit longer, but theyll understand.
The God of Magic had instructed Taesan to return to him after his return. However, uncertain of the trial he might face, Taesan planned to meet him only after verifying everything he had acquired. He made his way to the 37th floor.
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Chapter 173: Return To The Labyrinth (1)
The Saints Seat.
As one experienced in the battlefield of the gods knew, the Saint was a position that managed all believers who had faith in the god. It was less significant than an Apostle, but still an important role chosen directly by a god.
Such a position was being granted to a human, not a demon.
What did the Demon God expect from him?
He knew she had a liking for him. But it wasnt just liking that had granted him such a favor. There must be something she expected from him.
I dont know.
Taesan shook his head.
The sure thing was her favor toward him.
Then, it was something to be gratefully accepted for the time being.
Taesan called Kim Hwiyeon, Geum Junggeun, Kang Junhyeok, and Lee Taeyeon to check.
Did you all get Magic Energy?
Yes.
About 10? I saw it appeared right below Mana in the status window.
Did you learn black magic?
Having Magic Energy alone was useless. It could only be used with black magic given directly by the Demon God.
To Taesans question, they shook their heads.
No. We havent learned anything like that.
Hmm.
Taesan read the description of the title.
He could exercise great influence over humans with Magic Energy.
An idea suddenly struck Taesans mind.
Just stay still.
Taesan skillfully handled the Magic Energy and enveloped them with it. It was as if he had known how to do it all along.
Huh?
Suddenly, their pupils dilated.
Taesan, what is this?
Is that so?
Taesan clicked his tongue.
The influence written in the title was the ability to impart black magic to humans.
What did you all learn?
I learned the basic black magic Seirs Black Wind and the beginner-level black magic Decarabias Twisted Vegetationtwo in total. Why are these names so long?
Huh? You learned two?
How many did sister learn?
I only learned Seirs Black Wind.
Same here.
Listening to their chatter, I discovered that Lee Taeyeon and Kang Junhyeok had learned one basic and one beginner-level black magic, while Kim Hwiyeon and Geum Junggeun had only learned one basic black magic.
It seems theres a limit to what you can learn based on your strength.
The result was natural, as the Demon God wouldnt want those unworthy to wield her power.
Teaching black magic to everyone seems impossible.
Taesan scattered the darkness.
The spreading darkness enveloped the survivors.
Some of the resting survivors exclaimed in surprise.
Realizing what Taesan had done, Kim Hwiyeon muttered in disbelief.
This is unbelievable
The only being who could impart black magic to humans was a power that seemed beyond human.
But could you have taken it back if you gave it?
Probably.
Taesan clenched his fist, and the power that had dwelled in Kim Hwiyeon was suddenly withdrawn.
Its real.
Its a power given by you, brother, so its natural.
Geum Junggeun nodded in agreement.
Taesan then re-granted the skill to Kim Hwiyeon.
It might not be used often due to the lack of Magic Energy, but it will be quite useful.
Of course, due to the skill proficiency limit, achieving that much effect was difficult, but it was still a considerable reward.
However, Taesan did not use the points immediately.
During this return, he had acquired several skills. He needed to check them first.
I didnt expect to learn this already.
[Special Activation Skill: Essence Detection]
[Proficiency: 1%]
[Identifies the essence of the target.]
It was a very simple skill with no elaborate description.
In his previous life, he had acquired this skill after surpassing the 70th floor, but he had not fully understood its effects then. In Easy Mode, there werent enough challenging enemies to necessitate understanding their essence.
However, the true value of this skill lay in its ability to combine with other skills, like the Vital Point Attack skill, which targeted the opponents weak points.
Once the proficiency of this skill reached 100%, it transformed into the Vital Point Designation skill. This excellent skill allowed targeting and attacking the opponents weak points.
When the proficiency of Vital Point Designation reached 100% while possessing Essence Detection, one could acquire a new skill called Essence Strike.
This skill hits the essence of the target, ignoring any form of defense.
It was the skill that had allowed Taesan to defeat the Apostle.
In his previous life, he had realized the value of Essence Detection too late and never achieved 100% proficiency.
But now, he knew well the value of Essence Detection.
He wondered what changes would occur if he achieved 100% proficiency in Essence Detection, which he hadnt in his previous life.
He was very curious.
Taesan immediately worked on increasing the proficiency of Essence Detection. Considering the enemies he would face were related to gods or higher beings, it was a worthwhile investment.
[Special Activation Skill: Essence Detection]
[Proficiency: 50%]
[Identifies the essence of the target. It can determine where the power originates and its weaknesses.]
Like with Mana, the consumption of points significantly increased after reaching 50%. It seemed there were restrictions on skills of a certain level.
Taesan immediately turned his attention to the ghost.
[You have activated Essence Detection.]
[Ghost]
[The Ruined Prince of Calvert.]
[One at a crossroads of choice.]
What? Why are you looking at me like that? Whats coming out?
Its nothing.
It was similar to Reconnaissance but allowed him to see more in-depth information related to the target. He was curious about the effects it would have on monsters.
Taesan continued to examine other skills.
[Special Constant Activation Skill: Twisted Soul Ascension Tuning]
[Proficiency: 1%]
[Twisted beings can manipulate their Soul Ascensions in a twisted manner. They can control the Soul Ascension residing within them by taking on a great burden.]
Tuningif the skill description was to be believedseemed to offer the possibility of tuning a soul that had ascended to an Apostle level. Monsters employed it to shield their vulnerabilities, yet it held the potential for offensive use as well.
The extent of the burden it would impose remained a mystery. Still, given its potential impact on battle, it was adequately valuable.
Remaining points: 988.
No deep contemplation was necessary. Given the worth of Essence Strike, the choice of skill to enhance was obvious. Taesan promptly increased the proficiency of Vital Point Attack.
[The proficiency of Vital Point Attack has reached 100%. The special activation skill [Vital Point Attack] has evolved into the special activation skill [Vital Point Designation].]
[Special Activation Skill: Vital Point Designation]
[Proficiency: 1%]
[Designates a part of the target as a vital point and inflicts double damage when attacking it. Once a vital point is designated, it cannot be changed on the same target until a day has passed. Only very small parts can be designated as vital points.]
This was a skill that allowed for the designation of vital points. If an opponents weapon was a fist, simply targeting the fist as a vital point could thwart the attack.
Although the area that could be designated as a vital point was limited, making it seem less useful than one might expect, the skills value increased significantly with proficiency.
Taesan invested all the remaining points into black magic. Consequently, the proficiency of black magic rose by roughly 30%.
[Black Magic]
[Proficiency: 36%]
[Allows control over the magic of the Demon God. Uses Magic Energy to cast Black Magic. The power and range vary based on the Magic Energy expended. Basic power is accessible.]
Black magic, much like other forms of magic, proved even more challenging to master.
With the acquisition of new black magic spells, enhancing its value, investing in it was justified.
Taesan checked the effects of the newly acquired black magic.
It might take a bit longer, but theyll understand.
The God of Magic had instructed Taesan to return to him after his return. However, uncertain of the trial he might face, Taesan planned to meet him only after verifying everything he had acquired. He made his way to the 37th floor.
Chapter 173: Return To The Labyrinth 1The Saints Seat.As one experienced in the battlefield of the gods knew, the Saint was a position that managed all believers who had faith in the god. It was less significant than an Apostle, but still an important role chosen directly by a god.Such a position was being granted to a human, not a demon.What did the Demon God expect from him?He knew she had a liking for him. But it wasnt just liking that had granted him such a favor. There must be something she expected from him.I dont know.Taesan shook his head.The sure thing was her favor toward him.Then, it was something to be gratefully accepted for the time being.Taesan called Kim Hwiyeon, Geum Junggeun, Kang Junhyeok, and Lee Taeyeon to check.Did you all get Magic Energy?Yes.About 10? I saw it appeared right below Mana in the status window.Did you learn black magic?Having Magic Energy alone was useless. It could only be used with black magic given directly by the Demon God.To Taesans question, they shook their heads.No. We havent learned anything like that.Hmm.Taesan read the description of the title.He could exercise great influence over humans with Magic Energy.An idea suddenly struck Taesans mind.Just stay still.Taesan skillfully handled the Magic Energy and enveloped them with it. It was as if he had known how to do it all along.Huh?Suddenly, their pupils dilated.Taesan, what is this?Is that so?Taesan clicked his tongue.The influence written in the title was the ability to impart black magic to humans.What did you all learn?I learned the basic black magic Seirs Black Wind and the beginner-level black magic Decarabias Twisted Vegetationtwo in total. Why are these names so long?Huh? You learned two?How many did sister learn?I only learned Seirs Black Wind.Same here.Listening to their chatter, I discovered that Lee Taeyeon and Kang Junhyeok had learned one basic and one beginner-level black magic, while Kim Hwiyeon and Geum Junggeun had only learned one basic black magic.It seems theres a limit to what you can learn based on your strength.The result was natural, as the Demon God wouldnt want those unworthy to wield her power.Teaching black magic to everyone seems impossible.Taesan scattered the darkness.The spreading darkness enveloped the survivors.Some of the resting survivors exclaimed in surprise.Realizing what Taesan had done, Kim Hwiyeon muttered in disbelief.This is unbelievableThe only being who could impart black magic to humans was a power that seemed beyond human.But could you have taken it back if you gave it?Probably.Taesan clenched his fist, and the power that had dwelled in Kim Hwiyeon was suddenly withdrawn.Its real.Its a power given by you, brother, so its natural.Geum Junggeun nodded in agreement.Taesan then re-granted the skill to Kim Hwiyeon.It might not be used often due to the lack of Magic Energy, but it will be quite useful.Of course, due to the skill proficiency limit, achieving that much effect was difficult, but it was still a considerable reward.However, Taesan did not use the points immediately.During this return, he had acquired several skills. He needed to check them first.I didnt expect to learn this already.Special Activation Skill: Essence Detection Proficiency: 1% Identifies the essence of the target. It was a very simple skill with no elaborate description.In his previous life, he had acquired this skill after surpassing the 70th floor, but he had not fully understood its effects then. In Easy Mode, there werent enough challenging enemies to necessitate understanding their essence.However, the true value of this skill lay in its ability to combine with other skills, like the Vital Point Attack skill, which targeted the opponents weak points.Once the proficiency of this skill reached 100%, it transformed into the Vital Point Designation skill. This excellent skill allowed targeting and attacking the opponents weak points.When the proficiency of Vital Point Designation reached 100% while possessing Essence Detection, one could acquire a new skill called Essence Strike.This skill hits the essence of the target, ignoring any form of defense.It was the skill that had allowed Taesan to defeat the Apostle.In his previous life, he had realized the value of Essence Detection too late and never achieved 100% proficiency.But now, he knew well the value of Essence Detection.He wondered what changes would occur if he achieved 100% proficiency in Essence Detection, which he hadnt in his previous life.He was very curious.Taesan immediately worked on increasing the proficiency of Essence Detection. Considering the enemies he would face were related to gods or higher beings, it was a worthwhile investment.Special Activation Skill: Essence Detection Proficiency: 50% Identifies the essence of the target. It can determine where the power originates and its weaknesses. Like with Mana, the consumption of points significantly increased after reaching 50%. It seemed there were restrictions on skills of a certain level.Taesan immediately turned his attention to the ghost.You have activated Essence Detection. Ghost The Ruined Prince of Calvert. One at a crossroads of choice. What? Why are you looking at me like that? Whats coming out?Its nothing.It was similar to Reconnaissance but allowed him to see more in-depth information related to the target. He was curious about the effects it would have on monsters.Taesan continued to examine other skills.Special Constant Activation Skill: Twisted Soul Ascension Tuning Proficiency: 1% Twisted beings can manipulate their Soul Ascensions in a twisted manner. They can control the Soul Ascension residing within them by taking on a great burden. Tuningif the skill description was to be believedseemed to offer the possibility of tuning a soul that had ascended to an Apostle level. Monsters employed it to shield their vulnerabilities, yet it held the potential for offensive use as well.The extent of the burden it would impose remained a mystery. Still, given its potential impact on battle, it was adequately valuable.Remaining points: 988.No deep contemplation was necessary. Given the worth of Essence Strike, the choice of skill to enhance was obvious. Taesan promptly increased the proficiency of Vital Point Attack.The proficiency of Vital Point Attack has reached 100%. The special activation skill Vital Point Attack has evolved into the special activation skill Vital Point Designation. Special Activation Skill: Vital Point Designation Proficiency: 1% Designates a part of the target as a vital point and inflicts double damage when attacking it. Once a vital point is designated, it cannot be changed on the same target until a day has passed. Only very small parts can be designated as vital points. This was a skill that allowed for the designation of vital points. If an opponents weapon was a fist, simply targeting the fist as a vital point could thwart the attack.Although the area that could be designated as a vital point was limited, making it seem less useful than one might expect, the skills value increased significantly with proficiency.Taesan invested all the remaining points into black magic. Consequently, the proficiency of black magic rose by roughly 30%.Black Magic Proficiency: 36% Allows control over the magic of the Demon God. Uses Magic Energy to cast Black Magic. The power and range vary based on the Magic Energy expended. Basic power is accessible.Black magic, much like other forms of magic, proved even more challenging to master.With the acquisition of new black magic spells, enhancing its value, investing in it was justified.Taesan checked the effects of the newly acquired black magic.It might take a bit longer, but theyll understand.The God of Magic had instructed Taesan to return to him after his return. However, uncertain of the trial he might face, Taesan planned to meet him only after verifying everything he had acquired. He made his way to the 37th floor.
