Chapter 187: 40th Floor, The Demon Child (1)
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Chapter 187: 40th Floor, The Demon Child (1)
[I came because there is something I need to tell you.]
She twirled her hair, her expression ambiguous, and began to speak.
[On the 40th floor, at its very end, there's an entity waiting for you.]
Is it the Guides of Sin?
[You could say that.]
Taesan realized it through the words of the Demon God.
It seems to be one person.
Taesan had already defeated all the fourth-rank adventurers from the 40th floor.
If so, next would be the fifth-rank adventurers, but it was still too much for all of them to come down.
So, probably just one person.
Someone talented.
Someone who has understood many things about the labyrinth, made breakthroughs, and acquired numerous things.
Not someone who was simply satisfied with clearing the floors like other ordinary adventurers, but someone who, like Taesan, focused on the skills and strategies themselves.
There was a high possibility that such an outstanding person would come down.
The Demon God nodded.
[Right. He will come to you. And then he will fight with you and either die or kill.]
The Demon God looked regretful.
[He is... my child.]
A demon?
[Yes. He has remarkable talent. However, his experience is very lacking, and he made the wrong choice. A pitiful child.]
The Demon Gods eyes narrowed. For a moment, the air grew tense.
[To be honest... I want to kill them all.]
A chilling sensation enveloped Taesan.
[But that wouldn't be right.]
The Demon God shook her head. The energy that had engulfed the space disappeared.
[The affairs of the labyrinth are for the adventurers of the labyrinth. That's our rule. Even if that pitiful child was deceived, it was his own choice. There's nothing I can do about it. So do as you wish. Kang Taesan.]
Thats what I was planning to do.
Taesan responded.
The Demon God disappeared with a bitter expression.
It seems youve grown quite fond of him.
[The Demon God shows great affection towards her children, especially if the demon possesses talent. However, as she mentioned, she won't interfere, so there's no need to worry about any disturbances.]
If shes making a statement like that, then the demon must indeed be formidable.
Taesan steeled his resolve and advanced to the next level.
On the 40th floor, he encountered a Golden Knight wielding a longsword. The knight, gripping the sword with both hands, charged at Taesan.
Taesan swung his sword, easily overpowering him.
Sure Hit was ineffective against such an adversary. Since the knight had no intention of dodging, it was essentially as if Sure Hit was an inherent ability.
The true moment for Sure Hit to prove its worth would likely come when facing the entity at the end of the 4th tier.
Taesan, sword in hand, swiftly continued his journey through the floor.
The Golden Knight on the 40th floor was considerably stronger than previous foes, but this difference was negligible for Taesan, allowing him to smoothly navigate the labyrinth.
As before, he discovered a secret room, overcame its traps, and secured a reward.
[Leap's Boots]
[Defense + 40]
[These boots belonged to someone who aspired to soar high into the sky. He perished, burned by the sun.]
[Allows for a 20% higher leap.]
While the boots offered decent defense, Taesans current footwear was superior, so he stored them in his inventory.
Taesan pressed on, encountering no special trials from the gods or NPCs on the 40th floor, which allowed him to reach the boss unimpeded.
Clank.
[A resplendently shining Golden Knight has appeared.]
True to its name, the boss was a golden knight, its armor casting brilliant light throughout the room.
The knight, wielding a longsword, charged at Taesan.
Clash!
Floor 40. As the final boss of this level, it was indeed formidable. For an average adventurer, this would be a foe worth risking their life to defeat.
Crack.
Taesan brought his sword down, and the knight was slammed into the ground while blocking with its own sword.
Taesan waved his hand.
[You have activated Frost Arrow.]
Dozens of arrows formed in mid-air.
They pierced through the knight. With a tearing sound, holes began to form in the armor.
Thus, the knight fell.
With that, the 40th floor was conquered.
[You have defeated the brilliantly shining Golden Knight.]
[Your level has increased.]
[Strength + 60]
[Agility + 60]
[Intelligence + 60]
[Attack Power + 20]
[Defense + 20]
[Title: The One Who Steps into Perfection]
[You have come down to the 40th floor without missing anything. It's an almost impossible feat.]
[Attack Power + 50]
[Defense + 50]
[Title: The Recognized One]
[You have reached a place that no one can deny and must acknowledge your achievements.]
[Attack Power + 40]
[Defense + 40]
[The price of items in the shop decreases by 10%.]
[NPCs and gods will have a favorable impression of you.]
[You have obtained the special continuous activation skill [Defense Penetration].]
It really boosts the attack power a lot.
[There's a limit to how much attack power you can gather. But for you, that's not an issue.]
As the ghost said, for Taesan, who had mastered the Airak weapon technique, attack power was not particularly lacking.
Although gathering it was more challenging than acquiring statistics, it was rewarding to achieve such high figures in this manner.
[Kang Taesan]
[Level: 88]
[Shield: 1599/1599]
[Health: 17920/17920]
[Mana: 2582/2582]
[Magic: 312/312]
[Strength: 4298]
[Intelligence: 3854]
[Agility: 4083]
[Attack Power + 809]
[Defense + 638]
[The target is in optimal condition.]
This represented Taesans current status.
He had managed to reach approximately a third of Lee Taeyeons level, marking a satisfying rate of progress.
But that was not all.
The title The Recognized One also bestowed a skill upon him.
[Special Continuous Activation Skill: Defense Penetration]
[Proficiency: 1%]
[Ignores 10% of the opponent's defense.]
A reduction in defense was somewhat unexpected, yet he surmised the reason behind it.
Could it be an advantage when facing adventurers in deeper parts?
In the labyrinth, attack and defense calculations were straightforward, based on addition and subtraction. That is, if an opponents defense surpassed ones attack power, it was presumed that inflicting damage was impossible.
While not insurmountable with strategies involving critical hits, specific skills, or the dynamics of battle, such a disparity was not easily bridged. Without the Airak Weapon Technique, Taesan would have found it significantly challenging to overcome this hurdle.
It was granted later than I anticipated.
[Up to this point, if you exerted enough effort, victory wasn't out of reach, but moving forward, winning will truly become unattainable. It's about time for such a disparity to emerge.]
A shift from the experience up to the 40th floor.
He was filled with anticipation for the items and skills he would acquire in the future.
However, there was something he needed to attend to first.
Sensing someone ascending the stairs, Taesan murmured,
Waiting until I was done checking. Thats considerate of you.
Its the most thrilling part of descending the labyrinth. I wouldnt want to interrupt that.
The newcomer was a man with black hair.
He still appeared youthful. To Taesan, he seemed to be around the same age as Anetsha, whom he had met in Vekveta.
His expression was listless, as if devoid of any will to fight, and he waved his hand.
Nice to meet you.
Yeah.
Taesan replied calmly and observed the demon.
It was different from what Taesan had anticipated.
He had expected the demon, like the Guides of Sin before him, to show hostility and charge at him the moment he saw Taesan. So, the moment he sensed the presence, he had prepared to activate all his skills.
However, the demon in front of him showed no apparent hostility.
I really hate it. I hate it.
Instead, a sense of denial was even visible.
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Chapter 187: 40th Floor, The Demon Child (1)
[I came because there is something I need to tell you.]
She twirled her hair, her expression ambiguous, and began to speak.
[On the 40th floor, at its very end, there's an entity waiting for you.]
Is it the Guides of Sin?
[You could say that.]
Taesan realized it through the words of the Demon God.
It seems to be one person.
Taesan had already defeated all the fourth-rank adventurers from the 40th floor.
If so, next would be the fifth-rank adventurers, but it was still too much for all of them to come down.
So, probably just one person.
Someone talented.
Someone who has understood many things about the labyrinth, made breakthroughs, and acquired numerous things.
Not someone who was simply satisfied with clearing the floors like other ordinary adventurers, but someone who, like Taesan, focused on the skills and strategies themselves.
There was a high possibility that such an outstanding person would come down.
The Demon God nodded.
[Right. He will come to you. And then he will fight with you and either die or kill.]
The Demon God looked regretful.
[He is... my child.]
A demon?
[Yes. He has remarkable talent. However, his experience is very lacking, and he made the wrong choice. A pitiful child.]
The Demon Gods eyes narrowed. For a moment, the air grew tense.
[To be honest... I want to kill them all.]
A chilling sensation enveloped Taesan.
[But that wouldn't be right.]
The Demon God shook her head. The energy that had engulfed the space disappeared.
[The affairs of the labyrinth are for the adventurers of the labyrinth. That's our rule. Even if that pitiful child was deceived, it was his own choice. There's nothing I can do about it. So do as you wish. Kang Taesan.]
Thats what I was planning to do.
Taesan responded.
The Demon God disappeared with a bitter expression.
It seems youve grown quite fond of him.
[The Demon God shows great affection towards her children, especially if the demon possesses talent. However, as she mentioned, she won't interfere, so there's no need to worry about any disturbances.]
If shes making a statement like that, then the demon must indeed be formidable.
Taesan steeled his resolve and advanced to the next level.
On the 40th floor, he encountered a Golden Knight wielding a longsword. The knight, gripping the sword with both hands, charged at Taesan.
Taesan swung his sword, easily overpowering him.
Sure Hit was ineffective against such an adversary. Since the knight had no intention of dodging, it was essentially as if Sure Hit was an inherent ability.
The true moment for Sure Hit to prove its worth would likely come when facing the entity at the end of the 4th tier.
Taesan, sword in hand, swiftly continued his journey through the floor.
The Golden Knight on the 40th floor was considerably stronger than previous foes, but this difference was negligible for Taesan, allowing him to smoothly navigate the labyrinth.
As before, he discovered a secret room, overcame its traps, and secured a reward.
[Leap's Boots]
[Defense + 40]
[These boots belonged to someone who aspired to soar high into the sky. He perished, burned by the sun.]
[Allows for a 20% higher leap.]
While the boots offered decent defense, Taesans current footwear was superior, so he stored them in his inventory.
Taesan pressed on, encountering no special trials from the gods or NPCs on the 40th floor, which allowed him to reach the boss unimpeded.
Clank.
[A resplendently shining Golden Knight has appeared.]
True to its name, the boss was a golden knight, its armor casting brilliant light throughout the room.
The knight, wielding a longsword, charged at Taesan.
Clash!
Floor 40. As the final boss of this level, it was indeed formidable. For an average adventurer, this would be a foe worth risking their life to defeat.
Crack.
Taesan brought his sword down, and the knight was slammed into the ground while blocking with its own sword.
Taesan waved his hand.
[You have activated Frost Arrow.]
Dozens of arrows formed in mid-air.
They pierced through the knight. With a tearing sound, holes began to form in the armor.
Thus, the knight fell.
With that, the 40th floor was conquered.
[You have defeated the brilliantly shining Golden Knight.]
[Your level has increased.]
[Strength + 60]
[Agility + 60]
[Intelligence + 60]
[Attack Power + 20]
[Defense + 20]
[Title: The One Who Steps into Perfection]
[You have come down to the 40th floor without missing anything. It's an almost impossible feat.]
[Attack Power + 50]
[Defense + 50]
[Title: The Recognized One]
[You have reached a place that no one can deny and must acknowledge your achievements.]
[Attack Power + 40]
[Defense + 40]
[The price of items in the shop decreases by 10%.]
[NPCs and gods will have a favorable impression of you.]
[You have obtained the special continuous activation skill [Defense Penetration].]
It really boosts the attack power a lot.
[There's a limit to how much attack power you can gather. But for you, that's not an issue.]
As the ghost said, for Taesan, who had mastered the Airak weapon technique, attack power was not particularly lacking.
Although gathering it was more challenging than acquiring statistics, it was rewarding to achieve such high figures in this manner.
[Kang Taesan]
[Level: 88]
[Shield: 1599/1599]
[Health: 17920/17920]
[Mana: 2582/2582]
[Magic: 312/312]
[Strength: 4298]
[Intelligence: 3854]
[Agility: 4083]
[Attack Power + 809]
[Defense + 638]
[The target is in optimal condition.]
This represented Taesans current status.
He had managed to reach approximately a third of Lee Taeyeons level, marking a satisfying rate of progress.
But that was not all.
The title The Recognized One also bestowed a skill upon him.
[Special Continuous Activation Skill: Defense Penetration]
[Proficiency: 1%]
[Ignores 10% of the opponent's defense.]
A reduction in defense was somewhat unexpected, yet he surmised the reason behind it.
Could it be an advantage when facing adventurers in deeper parts?
In the labyrinth, attack and defense calculations were straightforward, based on addition and subtraction. That is, if an opponents defense surpassed ones attack power, it was presumed that inflicting damage was impossible.
While not insurmountable with strategies involving critical hits, specific skills, or the dynamics of battle, such a disparity was not easily bridged. Without the Airak Weapon Technique, Taesan would have found it significantly challenging to overcome this hurdle.
It was granted later than I anticipated.
[Up to this point, if you exerted enough effort, victory wasn't out of reach, but moving forward, winning will truly become unattainable. It's about time for such a disparity to emerge.]
A shift from the experience up to the 40th floor.
He was filled with anticipation for the items and skills he would acquire in the future.
However, there was something he needed to attend to first.
Sensing someone ascending the stairs, Taesan murmured,
Waiting until I was done checking. Thats considerate of you.
Its the most thrilling part of descending the labyrinth. I wouldnt want to interrupt that.
The newcomer was a man with black hair.
He still appeared youthful. To Taesan, he seemed to be around the same age as Anetsha, whom he had met in Vekveta.
His expression was listless, as if devoid of any will to fight, and he waved his hand.
Nice to meet you.
Yeah.
Taesan replied calmly and observed the demon.
It was different from what Taesan had anticipated.
He had expected the demon, like the Guides of Sin before him, to show hostility and charge at him the moment he saw Taesan. So, the moment he sensed the presence, he had prepared to activate all his skills.
However, the demon in front of him showed no apparent hostility.
I really hate it. I hate it.
Instead, a sense of denial was even visible.
Chapter 187: 40th Floor, The Demon Child 1I came because there is something I need to tell you. She twirled her hair, her expression ambiguous, and began to speak.On the 40th floor, at its very end, there's an entity waiting for you. Is it the Guides of Sin?You could say that. Taesan realized it through the words of the Demon God.It seems to be one person.Taesan had already defeated all the fourth-rank adventurers from the 40th floor.If so, next would be the fifth-rank adventurers, but it was still too much for all of them to come down.So, probably just one person.Someone talented.Someone who has understood many things about the labyrinth, made breakthroughs, and acquired numerous things.Not someone who was simply satisfied with clearing the floors like other ordinary adventurers, but someone who, like Taesan, focused on the skills and strategies themselves.There was a high possibility that such an outstanding person would come down.The Demon God nodded.Right. He will come to you. And then he will fight with you and either die or kill. The Demon God looked regretful.He is... my child. A demon?Yes. He has remarkable talent. However, his experience is very lacking, and he made the wrong choice. A pitiful child. The Demon Gods eyes narrowed. For a moment, the air grew tense.To be honest... I want to kill them all. A chilling sensation enveloped Taesan.But that wouldn't be right. The Demon God shook her head. The energy that had engulfed the space disappeared.The affairs of the labyrinth are for the adventurers of the labyrinth. That's our rule. Even if that pitiful child was deceived, it was his own choice. There's nothing I can do about it. So do as you wish. Kang Taesan. Thats what I was planning to do.Taesan responded.The Demon God disappeared with a bitter expression.It seems youve grown quite fond of him.The Demon God shows great affection towards her children, especially if the demon possesses talent. However, as she mentioned, she won't interfere, so there's no need to worry about any disturbances. If shes making a statement like that, then the demon must indeed be formidable.Taesan steeled his resolve and advanced to the next level.On the 40th floor, he encountered a Golden Knight wielding a longsword. The knight, gripping the sword with both hands, charged at Taesan.Taesan swung his sword, easily overpowering him.Sure Hit was ineffective against such an adversary. Since the knight had no intention of dodging, it was essentially as if Sure Hit was an inherent ability.The true moment for Sure Hit to prove its worth would likely come when facing the entity at the end of the 4th tier.Taesan, sword in hand, swiftly continued his journey through the floor.The Golden Knight on the 40th floor was considerably stronger than previous foes, but this difference was negligible for Taesan, allowing him to smoothly navigate the labyrinth.As before, he discovered a secret room, overcame its traps, and secured a reward.Leap's Boots Defense + 40 These boots belonged to someone who aspired to soar high into the sky. He perished, burned by the sun. Allows for a 20% higher leap. While the boots offered decent defense, Taesans current footwear was superior, so he stored them in his inventory.Taesan pressed on, encountering no special trials from the gods or NPCs on the 40th floor, which allowed him to reach the boss unimpeded.Clank.A resplendently shining Golden Knight has appeared. True to its name, the boss was a golden knight, its armor casting brilliant light throughout the room.The knight, wielding a longsword, charged at Taesan.Clash!Floor 40. As the final boss of this level, it was indeed formidable. For an average adventurer, this would be a foe worth risking their life to defeat.Crack.Taesan brought his sword down, and the knight was slammed into the ground while blocking with its own sword.Taesan waved his hand.You have activated Frost Arrow. Dozens of arrows formed in mid-air.They pierced through the knight. With a tearing sound, holes began to form in the armor.Thus, the knight fell.With that, the 40th floor was conquered.You have defeated the brilliantly shining Golden Knight. Your level has increased. Strength + 60 Agility + 60 Intelligence + 60 Attack Power + 20 Defense + 20 Title: The One Who Steps into Perfection You have come down to the 40th floor without missing anything. It's an almost impossible feat. Attack Power + 50 Defense + 50 Title: The Recognized One You have reached a place that no one can deny and must acknowledge your achievements. Attack Power + 40 Defense + 40 The price of items in the shop decreases by 10%. NPCs and gods will have a favorable impression of you. You have obtained the special continuous activation skill Defense Penetration. It really boosts the attack power a lot.There's a limit to how much attack power you can gather. But for you, that's not an issue. As the ghost said, for Taesan, who had mastered the Airak weapon technique, attack power was not particularly lacking.Although gathering it was more challenging than acquiring statistics, it was rewarding to achieve such high figures in this manner.Kang Taesan Level: 88 Shield: 1599/1599 Health: 17920/17920 Mana: 2582/2582 Magic: 312/312 Strength: 4298 Intelligence: 3854 Agility: 4083 Attack Power + 809 Defense + 638 The target is in optimal condition. This represented Taesans current status.He had managed to reach approximately a third of Lee Taeyeons level, marking a satisfying rate of progress.But that was not all.The title The Recognized One also bestowed a skill upon him.Special Continuous Activation Skill: Defense Penetration Proficiency: 1% Ignores 10% of the opponent's defense. A reduction in defense was somewhat unexpected, yet he surmised the reason behind it.Could it be an advantage when facing adventurers in deeper parts?In the labyrinth, attack and defense calculations were straightforward, based on addition and subtraction. That is, if an opponents defense surpassed ones attack power, it was presumed that inflicting damage was impossible.While not insurmountable with strategies involving critical hits, specific skills, or the dynamics of battle, such a disparity was not easily bridged. Without the Airak Weapon Technique, Taesan would have found it significantly challenging to overcome this hurdle.It was granted later than I anticipated.Up to this point, if you exerted enough effort, victory wasn't out of reach, but moving forward, winning will truly become unattainable. It's about time for such a disparity to emerge. A shift from the experience up to the 40th floor.He was filled with anticipation for the items and skills he would acquire in the future.However, there was something he needed to attend to first.Sensing someone ascending the stairs, Taesan murmured,Waiting until I was done checking. Thats considerate of you.Its the most thrilling part of descending the labyrinth. I wouldnt want to interrupt that.The newcomer was a man with black hair.He still appeared youthful. To Taesan, he seemed to be around the same age as Anetsha, whom he had met in Vekveta.His expression was listless, as if devoid of any will to fight, and he waved his hand.Nice to meet you.Yeah.Taesan replied calmly and observed the demon.It was different from what Taesan had anticipated.He had expected the demon, like the Guides of Sin before him, to show hostility and charge at him the moment he saw Taesan. So, the moment he sensed the presence, he had prepared to activate all his skills.However, the demon in front of him showed no apparent hostility.I really hate it. I hate it.Instead, a sense of denial was even visible.
