Chapter 188: 40th Floor, The Demon Child (2)
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Chapter 188: 40th Floor, The Demon Child (2)
What are you doing, Ambracia?
The Spirit King frowned. In front of her, Ambracia lay sprawled on the ground like a corpse.
Ambracia did not move but opened his mouth.
What else is there to do? Might as well pass the time this way.
I wish you would maintain some dignity in your power.
Dignity, my foot.
Ambracia grumbled as he got up.
How many times have we failed to break through the 74th floor? Ive lost count and cant be bothered anymore. Its all meaningless, so whats wrong with spending our time meaninglessly?
Since their arrival, they had never once managed to break through the 74th floor. They had become accustomed to failure. The Spirit King, understanding Ambracias feelings, gave a bitter smile.
Dont be like that. Theres a child making their way down here diligently. If that child joins us, who knows what will happen?
That guy.
Ambracia furrowed his brow.
He went to fight that favorite of the Demon God, right?
Yes.
The Spirit King nodded.
He went up to kill the one who opposed us. Its about time they met.
Now that I think about it, is it really okay? That guy is also favored by the Demon God, and Quaned is a demon. What if they join forces?
Ambracia, worried, received a nonchalant reply from the Spirit King.
No need to worry. That guy is dumb.
Call it innocence instead. Its too pitiful otherwise.
Ambracia spoke with a grimace.
But dumb is dumb. And hes obsessed with us for recognizing him. Thats why he made that contract.
Well, that is
Unable to argue further, Ambracia closed his mouth.
Why does someone with that much talent crave affection so much?
Those without talent cannot understand those with talent. Its common for someone with Quaneds level of talent to be persecuted and not receive affection.
The Spirit King spoke calmly.
In fact, among the humans Ive contracted with, many were such people. Most of them brought down the countries they belonged to.
Is that so?
Ambracia looked puzzled. Realizing this, the Spirit King noted,
Now that I think about it, you come from a world of utopia. It makes sense you wouldnt understand.
Well I came here because I hated it there.
Ambracia shook his head.
But are you sure betrayal is okay? It ends with death, right? Honestly, we dont even know how this will turn out.
How strong had Taesan become?
Due to the Demon God blocking information, even the leadership did not know about him. They only assume the Demon God allowed the fight because they were similar in strength.
However, even with these words, the Spirit Kings expression remained unchanged.
That doesnt matter either. Even if Quaned dies, his power will return to us.
Really?
Ambracias eyes widened. The Spirit King spoke leisurely.
We made a contract. Even if he dies, his power will belong to us.
Are you that adventurer whos opposing us?
Taesan nodded. Even as they spoke, his muscles were tensed, ready to respond to any attack at any moment.
The black-haired young demon let out a deep sigh.
My name is Quaned. Whats yours?
Kang Taesan.
Taesan? Thats an unusual name.
Quaned showed no signs of hostility. Moreover, he did not assume a stance for battle.
Feeling foolish for being on guard, Taesan relaxed his fighting stance when he sensed no malice from Quaned.
Quaned rubbed his forehead.
To be honest, I dont want to fight you.
Then dont.
Taesan also hesitated to seriously fight the demon before him.
The Demon God had granted him many things, showing special favor and offering numerous rewards even at the expense of her own realm.
Thus, Taesan felt gratitude towards her.
[You'd better be careful.]
The ghost whispered softly.
[Sure, the demon in front of you seems dumb and naive and knows nothing... but that also means something else.]
Despite such flaws, he had surpassed the 50th floor, received recognition from the leadership, and was allowed into the deep layers.
It meant he had enough talent to overcome his deficiencies.
The battle began. Quaned and Taesan moved at the same time.
Watching Quaned move, the first thing Taesan noticed was how clean it was.
The adventurers up to now had been somewhat crude. Strong and fast, yes, but their movements had ample gaps.
But the demon in front of him showed no such gaps. Moving like flowing water, he approached Taesan and swung his sword.
Kaaang!
The clash of swords produced the loudest noise Taesan had heard yet.
And he was strong.
Very slightly, Taesan was being pushed back.
In a swift move, Taesan slid his foot between Quaneds legs and pushed his body forward, restricting Quaneds movement.
Quaned did not retreat. Instead, he countered by striking his knee against Taesan.
Now, neither could move their swords freely. Taesan attempted to strike Quaneds chin with his elbow. Quaned quickly intercepted with his palm and countered with an elbow of his own.
Then, he drew a dagger and aimed for the armpit.
Taesan twisted his body to dodge.
He moved his other hand to strike down with the hilt. Quaned blocked it with his sword.
Kagagak!
They countered each others moves solely through physical actions, not utilizing any skills. It was a sort of probing battle.
Through this, they both realized something.
Strong.
As he parried the whirlwind of attacks, Taesan thought to himself that Quaned was indeed strong.
None of the vulnerabilities he had sensed with the other Guides were present here.
He responded to every one of Taesans moves and even counterattacked. Their movements were perfectly synchronized, leaving no openings. Quaned was several levels above any Guide Taesan had encountered before.
And Quaned was equally surprised.
He blocked my attack?
He had been granted permission by the leadership to descend through the layers, naturally becoming a thorn in the side of each hierarchical Guide.
Of course, there had been no confrontations. No one dared to touch him since the leadership had directly permitted his passage.
Yet, receiving angry and hateful glares, Quaned wondered.
Why are they angry with me when they possess that level of power?
From Quaneds perspective, all Guides except for the leadership seemed weak. If he fought seriously, they would be no match and easily defeated.
Thus, he didnt pay much attention when he was sent down to fight by the Guides orders. He simply thought they would be slightly stronger than the rest.
But that wasnt the case.
Taesan was truly strong. Currently, Quaned was an adventurer on the 51st layer. Being on the 51st layer and having gained much from navigating and understanding the labyrinth, he was significantly above the average adventurer.
However, Taesan, who had just entered the 40th floor, was not being overpowered in their battle.
This was a shocking revelation for Quaned, who had previously looked down on all adventurers except the leadership.
Their shoulders collided, and they both staggered back. As a momentary lull settled, the ghost whistled.
[You're naive but have the strength to survive. Really strong, huh? Your talent is comparable to mine in my prime.]
It was dangerous. This was an opponent against whom victory could not be assured.
Yet, a smile played on Taesans lips.
Seeing the smile, the ghost nodded.
[Indeed.]
This is how it should be. Up till now, it was too bland.
This was Solo Mode. A labyrinth that summoned the finest heroes and warriors from various worlds.
Yet, all adventurers that appeared were too ordinary.
By the standards of the outside world, they were undoubtedly strong, but in the labyrinth, they were all weak. They were those who could not descend further and were defeated.
Though he had risked his life coming down the labyrinth, the Guides of each hierarchy had never been part of those challenges. No matter the gap, he could win without much difficulty.
For the leadership, the gap was so vast that he hardly gave it any thought.
But now, a proper adventurer had appeared before him.
An entity advancing towards the deep layers, navigating the labyrinth.
A being with the talent and strength potentially capable of conquering the labyrinth was fighting him.
But I will be the one to win.
Taesan exerted strength into his feet.
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Chapter 188: 40th Floor, The Demon Child (2)
What are you doing, Ambracia?
The Spirit King frowned. In front of her, Ambracia lay sprawled on the ground like a corpse.
Ambracia did not move but opened his mouth.
What else is there to do? Might as well pass the time this way.
I wish you would maintain some dignity in your power.
Dignity, my foot.
Ambracia grumbled as he got up.
How many times have we failed to break through the 74th floor? Ive lost count and cant be bothered anymore. Its all meaningless, so whats wrong with spending our time meaninglessly?
Since their arrival, they had never once managed to break through the 74th floor. They had become accustomed to failure. The Spirit King, understanding Ambracias feelings, gave a bitter smile.
Dont be like that. Theres a child making their way down here diligently. If that child joins us, who knows what will happen?
That guy.
Ambracia furrowed his brow.
He went to fight that favorite of the Demon God, right?
Yes.
The Spirit King nodded.
He went up to kill the one who opposed us. Its about time they met.
Now that I think about it, is it really okay? That guy is also favored by the Demon God, and Quaned is a demon. What if they join forces?
Ambracia, worried, received a nonchalant reply from the Spirit King.
No need to worry. That guy is dumb.
Call it innocence instead. Its too pitiful otherwise.
Ambracia spoke with a grimace.
But dumb is dumb. And hes obsessed with us for recognizing him. Thats why he made that contract.
Well, that is
Unable to argue further, Ambracia closed his mouth.
Why does someone with that much talent crave affection so much?
Those without talent cannot understand those with talent. Its common for someone with Quaneds level of talent to be persecuted and not receive affection.
The Spirit King spoke calmly.
In fact, among the humans Ive contracted with, many were such people. Most of them brought down the countries they belonged to.
Is that so?
Ambracia looked puzzled. Realizing this, the Spirit King noted,
Now that I think about it, you come from a world of utopia. It makes sense you wouldnt understand.
Well I came here because I hated it there.
Ambracia shook his head.
But are you sure betrayal is okay? It ends with death, right? Honestly, we dont even know how this will turn out.
How strong had Taesan become?
Due to the Demon God blocking information, even the leadership did not know about him. They only assume the Demon God allowed the fight because they were similar in strength.
However, even with these words, the Spirit Kings expression remained unchanged.
That doesnt matter either. Even if Quaned dies, his power will return to us.
Really?
Ambracias eyes widened. The Spirit King spoke leisurely.
We made a contract. Even if he dies, his power will belong to us.
Are you that adventurer whos opposing us?
Taesan nodded. Even as they spoke, his muscles were tensed, ready to respond to any attack at any moment.
The black-haired young demon let out a deep sigh.
My name is Quaned. Whats yours?
Kang Taesan.
Taesan? Thats an unusual name.
Quaned showed no signs of hostility. Moreover, he did not assume a stance for battle.
Feeling foolish for being on guard, Taesan relaxed his fighting stance when he sensed no malice from Quaned.
Quaned rubbed his forehead.
To be honest, I dont want to fight you.
Then dont.
Taesan also hesitated to seriously fight the demon before him.
The Demon God had granted him many things, showing special favor and offering numerous rewards even at the expense of her own realm.
Thus, Taesan felt gratitude towards her.
[You'd better be careful.]
The ghost whispered softly.
[Sure, the demon in front of you seems dumb and naive and knows nothing... but that also means something else.]
Despite such flaws, he had surpassed the 50th floor, received recognition from the leadership, and was allowed into the deep layers.
It meant he had enough talent to overcome his deficiencies.
The battle began. Quaned and Taesan moved at the same time.
Watching Quaned move, the first thing Taesan noticed was how clean it was.
The adventurers up to now had been somewhat crude. Strong and fast, yes, but their movements had ample gaps.
But the demon in front of him showed no such gaps. Moving like flowing water, he approached Taesan and swung his sword.
Kaaang!
The clash of swords produced the loudest noise Taesan had heard yet.
And he was strong.
Very slightly, Taesan was being pushed back.
In a swift move, Taesan slid his foot between Quaneds legs and pushed his body forward, restricting Quaneds movement.
Quaned did not retreat. Instead, he countered by striking his knee against Taesan.
Now, neither could move their swords freely. Taesan attempted to strike Quaneds chin with his elbow. Quaned quickly intercepted with his palm and countered with an elbow of his own.
Then, he drew a dagger and aimed for the armpit.
Taesan twisted his body to dodge.
He moved his other hand to strike down with the hilt. Quaned blocked it with his sword.
Kagagak!
They countered each others moves solely through physical actions, not utilizing any skills. It was a sort of probing battle.
Through this, they both realized something.
Strong.
As he parried the whirlwind of attacks, Taesan thought to himself that Quaned was indeed strong.
None of the vulnerabilities he had sensed with the other Guides were present here.
He responded to every one of Taesans moves and even counterattacked. Their movements were perfectly synchronized, leaving no openings. Quaned was several levels above any Guide Taesan had encountered before.
And Quaned was equally surprised.
He blocked my attack?
He had been granted permission by the leadership to descend through the layers, naturally becoming a thorn in the side of each hierarchical Guide.
Of course, there had been no confrontations. No one dared to touch him since the leadership had directly permitted his passage.
Yet, receiving angry and hateful glares, Quaned wondered.
Why are they angry with me when they possess that level of power?
From Quaneds perspective, all Guides except for the leadership seemed weak. If he fought seriously, they would be no match and easily defeated.
Thus, he didnt pay much attention when he was sent down to fight by the Guides orders. He simply thought they would be slightly stronger than the rest.
But that wasnt the case.
Taesan was truly strong. Currently, Quaned was an adventurer on the 51st layer. Being on the 51st layer and having gained much from navigating and understanding the labyrinth, he was significantly above the average adventurer.
However, Taesan, who had just entered the 40th floor, was not being overpowered in their battle.
This was a shocking revelation for Quaned, who had previously looked down on all adventurers except the leadership.
Their shoulders collided, and they both staggered back. As a momentary lull settled, the ghost whistled.
[You're naive but have the strength to survive. Really strong, huh? Your talent is comparable to mine in my prime.]
It was dangerous. This was an opponent against whom victory could not be assured.
Yet, a smile played on Taesans lips.
Seeing the smile, the ghost nodded.
[Indeed.]
This is how it should be. Up till now, it was too bland.
This was Solo Mode. A labyrinth that summoned the finest heroes and warriors from various worlds.
Yet, all adventurers that appeared were too ordinary.
By the standards of the outside world, they were undoubtedly strong, but in the labyrinth, they were all weak. They were those who could not descend further and were defeated.
Though he had risked his life coming down the labyrinth, the Guides of each hierarchy had never been part of those challenges. No matter the gap, he could win without much difficulty.
For the leadership, the gap was so vast that he hardly gave it any thought.
But now, a proper adventurer had appeared before him.
An entity advancing towards the deep layers, navigating the labyrinth.
A being with the talent and strength potentially capable of conquering the labyrinth was fighting him.
But I will be the one to win.
Taesan exerted strength into his feet.
Chapter 188: 40th Floor, The Demon Child 2What are you doing, Ambracia?The Spirit King frowned. In front of her, Ambracia lay sprawled on the ground like a corpse.Ambracia did not move but opened his mouth.What else is there to do? Might as well pass the time this way.I wish you would maintain some dignity in your power.Dignity, my foot.Ambracia grumbled as he got up.How many times have we failed to break through the 74th floor? Ive lost count and cant be bothered anymore. Its all meaningless, so whats wrong with spending our time meaninglessly?Since their arrival, they had never once managed to break through the 74th floor. They had become accustomed to failure. The Spirit King, understanding Ambracias feelings, gave a bitter smile.Dont be like that. Theres a child making their way down here diligently. If that child joins us, who knows what will happen?That guy.Ambracia furrowed his brow.He went to fight that favorite of the Demon God, right?Yes.The Spirit King nodded.He went up to kill the one who opposed us. Its about time they met.Now that I think about it, is it really okay? That guy is also favored by the Demon God, and Quaned is a demon. What if they join forces?Ambracia, worried, received a nonchalant reply from the Spirit King.No need to worry. That guy is dumb.Call it innocence instead. Its too pitiful otherwise.Ambracia spoke with a grimace.But dumb is dumb. And hes obsessed with us for recognizing him. Thats why he made that contract.Well, that isUnable to argue further, Ambracia closed his mouth.Why does someone with that much talent crave affection so much?Those without talent cannot understand those with talent. Its common for someone with Quaneds level of talent to be persecuted and not receive affection.The Spirit King spoke calmly.In fact, among the humans Ive contracted with, many were such people. Most of them brought down the countries they belonged to.Is that so?Ambracia looked puzzled. Realizing this, the Spirit King noted,Now that I think about it, you come from a world of utopia. It makes sense you wouldnt understand.Well I came here because I hated it there.Ambracia shook his head.But are you sure betrayal is okay? It ends with death, right? Honestly, we dont even know how this will turn out.How strong had Taesan become?Due to the Demon God blocking information, even the leadership did not know about him. They only assume the Demon God allowed the fight because they were similar in strength.However, even with these words, the Spirit Kings expression remained unchanged.That doesnt matter either. Even if Quaned dies, his power will return to us.Really?Ambracias eyes widened. The Spirit King spoke leisurely.We made a contract. Even if he dies, his power will belong to us.Are you that adventurer whos opposing us?Taesan nodded. Even as they spoke, his muscles were tensed, ready to respond to any attack at any moment.The black-haired young demon let out a deep sigh.My name is Quaned. Whats yours?Kang Taesan.Taesan? Thats an unusual name.Quaned showed no signs of hostility. Moreover, he did not assume a stance for battle.Feeling foolish for being on guard, Taesan relaxed his fighting stance when he sensed no malice from Quaned.Quaned rubbed his forehead.To be honest, I dont want to fight you.Then dont.Taesan also hesitated to seriously fight the demon before him.The Demon God had granted him many things, showing special favor and offering numerous rewards even at the expense of her own realm.Thus, Taesan felt gratitude towards her.You'd better be careful. The ghost whispered softly.Sure, the demon in front of you seems dumb and naive and knows nothing... but that also means something else. Despite such flaws, he had surpassed the 50th floor, received recognition from the leadership, and was allowed into the deep layers.It meant he had enough talent to overcome his deficiencies.The battle began. Quaned and Taesan moved at the same time.Watching Quaned move, the first thing Taesan noticed was how clean it was.The adventurers up to now had been somewhat crude. Strong and fast, yes, but their movements had ample gaps.But the demon in front of him showed no such gaps. Moving like flowing water, he approached Taesan and swung his sword.Kaaang!The clash of swords produced the loudest noise Taesan had heard yet.And he was strong.Very slightly, Taesan was being pushed back.In a swift move, Taesan slid his foot between Quaneds legs and pushed his body forward, restricting Quaneds movement.Quaned did not retreat. Instead, he countered by striking his knee against Taesan.Now, neither could move their swords freely. Taesan attempted to strike Quaneds chin with his elbow. Quaned quickly intercepted with his palm and countered with an elbow of his own.Then, he drew a dagger and aimed for the armpit.Taesan twisted his body to dodge.He moved his other hand to strike down with the hilt. Quaned blocked it with his sword.Kagagak!They countered each others moves solely through physical actions, not utilizing any skills. It was a sort of probing battle.Through this, they both realized something.Strong.As he parried the whirlwind of attacks, Taesan thought to himself that Quaned was indeed strong.None of the vulnerabilities he had sensed with the other Guides were present here.He responded to every one of Taesans moves and even counterattacked. Their movements were perfectly synchronized, leaving no openings. Quaned was several levels above any Guide Taesan had encountered before.And Quaned was equally surprised.He blocked my attack?He had been granted permission by the leadership to descend through the layers, naturally becoming a thorn in the side of each hierarchical Guide.Of course, there had been no confrontations. No one dared to touch him since the leadership had directly permitted his passage.Yet, receiving angry and hateful glares, Quaned wondered.Why are they angry with me when they possess that level of power?From Quaneds perspective, all Guides except for the leadership seemed weak. If he fought seriously, they would be no match and easily defeated.Thus, he didnt pay much attention when he was sent down to fight by the Guides orders. He simply thought they would be slightly stronger than the rest.But that wasnt the case.Taesan was truly strong. Currently, Quaned was an adventurer on the 51st layer. Being on the 51st layer and having gained much from navigating and understanding the labyrinth, he was significantly above the average adventurer.However, Taesan, who had just entered the 40th floor, was not being overpowered in their battle.This was a shocking revelation for Quaned, who had previously looked down on all adventurers except the leadership.Their shoulders collided, and they both staggered back. As a momentary lull settled, the ghost whistled.You're naive but have the strength to survive. Really strong, huh? Your talent is comparable to mine in my prime. It was dangerous. This was an opponent against whom victory could not be assured.Yet, a smile played on Taesans lips.Seeing the smile, the ghost nodded.Indeed. This is how it should be. Up till now, it was too bland.This was Solo Mode. A labyrinth that summoned the finest heroes and warriors from various worlds.Yet, all adventurers that appeared were too ordinary.By the standards of the outside world, they were undoubtedly strong, but in the labyrinth, they were all weak. They were those who could not descend further and were defeated.Though he had risked his life coming down the labyrinth, the Guides of each hierarchy had never been part of those challenges. No matter the gap, he could win without much difficulty.For the leadership, the gap was so vast that he hardly gave it any thought.But now, a proper adventurer had appeared before him.An entity advancing towards the deep layers, navigating the labyrinth.A being with the talent and strength potentially capable of conquering the labyrinth was fighting him.But I will be the one to win.Taesan exerted strength into his feet.
