Chapter 53
The red aura began devouring the surroundings, and the Kill Log appeared.
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【1 defeated.】
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【2 defeated.】
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【3 defeated.】
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【4 defeated.】
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【5 defeated.】
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It seems the red aura was consuming the hidden Illusion Cherry Trees around us, as the Kill Log kept updating.
“What’s even out there…?”
“No idea….”
My sister and I glanced around, watching the red aura devour the space, but we couldn’t see anything unusual.
Where were these things hiding that they were being consumed by Nika? More importantly, when did Nika grow even more?
I had given her Growth Stones to eat, but I didn’t expect her to grow stronger each time she ate one.
I assumed she would hit a plateau at some point, but does Nika not have any limits?
Soon, Nika devoured the last remaining monster.
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【25 defeated.】
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【Mission Cleared!】
Rewards will be distributed.
【25th Floor New Record Achieved!】
Registered in the Hall of Fame.
【Would you like to proceed to the next floor?】
Accept / Decline
“…Accept.”
【Entering the 26th floor.】
With a bright light, we were transported to the middle of a similar forest. Nika approached me with a look that screamed, “Praise me!”
Telling her she did well, I handed her the Growth Stone I had just received. She swallowed it in one gulp.
Surely she hasn’t grown stronger again, has she?
I’m almost afraid to open her status screen now.
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【26th Floor Mission: Defeat 30 Baobab Great Trees!】
【Time Limit: 12 hours.】
【Restrictions: None.】
【Equipment Limitations: Staff.】
【Rules: Sage’s Vow.】
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At least the Tower has some decency.
After clearing a mid-boss floor, the next floor seems relatively easier.
Especially since Baobab Great Trees are over 20 meters tall, they’re easy to spot.
“Ugh, I can’t do anything….”
Lillian sniffled as her staff disappeared from her hands. My sister, stepping forward confidently, was about to take action when I stopped her.
“Huh?!”
“Where are you going?”
“Leave this floor to me!”
I looked at my overly confident sister and nodded as she pulled out the Holy Sword and strode forward.
“You know, Baobab Great Trees are said to be incredibly tough!”
With one swing of her Holy Sword, the supposedly tough Baobab Great Tree was split clean in two.
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【1 defeated.】
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“If I can slice through it in one stroke, how strong am I?”
I didn’t realize it before, but my sister has quite the ego.
Or maybe I should say she’s overly self-confident? That kind of attitude isn’t ideal for the Tower.
The Tower is a place where lives are constantly at risk—it wouldn’t be surprising to lose your life at any moment.
Watching my sister now, I couldn’t help but worry.
Well, there’s no helping it.
“Out.”
“Huh? What’s out?”
“Nika.”
Nika grabbed my sister by the nape of her neck and dragged her to me.
She screamed, asking what was going on, but it was already too late.
“Teach her what she needs to learn.”
【Okay!】
With that, Nika disappeared with my sister.
Watching this unfold, the Heavenly Demon, Lillian, and even Darami trembled as they stared.
“I’ll leave this floor to the Heavenly Demon.”
“Y-yeah, let me.”
Though she appeared composed, her voice trembled slightly.
With a single swing of her sword, the difference in skill compared to my sister was clear.
How should I put it? It felt like art.
The Heavenly Demon’s swordsmanship was beautiful.
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【5 defeated.】
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With one strike, she eliminated four monsters at once, cutting down every Baobab Great Tree in sight as she advanced.
Following behind her, it was clear that this floor was a bonus round.
The Baobab Great Trees were so massive that even those attempting to escape were easily visible.
After the last tree was felled, a message appeared.
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【30 defeated.】
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【Mission Cleared!】
Rewards will be distributed.
【26th Floor New Record Achieved!】
Registered in the Hall of Fame.
【Would you like to proceed to the next floor?】
Accept / Decline
“Decline.”
As radiant light enveloped us, we were transported back to my house. Nika and my sister, who had disappeared earlier, reappeared with us.
My sister was sniffling, while Nika approached me proudly, saying the “education” was complete.
What kind of education was this?
“I’m sorry! I was wrong!!”
“There, there.”
My sister clung to me, apologizing tearfully. The education was evidently effective.
I’ll have to leave her education to Nika occasionally—for the sake of safe climbing, of course.
In the midst of a forest of skyscrapers stood the Awakener Association Headquarters.
S-rank Hunter and Guild Master of the Maehwa Guild, Tsurumiya Yui, sat in the director’s office, sharing tea with Cha Yuri, the S-rank Hunter and President of the South Korean Awakener Association.
They were discussing necessary procedures and resolving other matters.
“Can the accommodations be arranged in the location I requested?”
“That might be difficult.”
“Why is that?”
Placing her tea down, Tsurumiya Yui looked at Cha Yuri.
Known for her fiery personality, Cha Yuri was also regarded as rational and composed when acting in her capacity as association president. However, she seemed far from composed now.
“Before that, may I ask you a question?”
Cha Yuri set down her tea and stared directly at her.
“Why did you request accommodations near Han Ji-an?”
“Because I admire Han Ji-an.”
“……”
As soon as she arrived in South Korea, she had poured all her effort into learning Korean.
While she couldn’t read or write yet, she had become proficient enough in conversational Korean to communicate fluently.
“T-that’s….”
Seeing Cha Yuri flustered was unusual. Something felt off.
As an uneasy thought crossed her mind, the office door opened to reveal Cha Mi-rin, Cha Yuri’s younger sister and an A-grade Awakener Team Leader.
Cha Mi-rin’s cold gaze pierced into her. Could it be…?
“While we’ve accommodated most of the Maehwa Guild’s requests, one is impossible.”
“Is it about the accommodations?”
“Yes.”
Cha Mi-rin outright rejected the request. Tsurumiya Yui glanced back at Cha Yuri, who wore the same cold expression.
Sisters are sisters, after all.
But I’m not one to back down easily.
I had planned to secure accommodations near Han Ji-an to justify frequent meetings, but that plan had failed.
It would be wiser to proceed to the next step.
“Understood. Then, I’ll leave it to you to find another location.”
“Leave it to us.”
The accommodations for the Maehwa Guild were arranged in an excellent location—on the exact opposite side of where Han Ji-an lived.
This was clearly a deliberate act of interference.
‘Hahaha, but this won’t stop me.’
I’ll just find another excuse to meet Han Ji-an.
Rising from my seat, I bid them farewell and left the Awakener Association.
Taking out my phone, I pressed speed dial 1. After a few rings, a voice answered.
“Hello?”
“This is Tsurumiya Yui.”
“Have you completed the process?”
“Yes! But I have a favor to ask. Do you have some time? You’re the only person I know in South Korea.”
“Of course. Please let me know what you need.”
I made an appointment with Han Ji-an and set off to the meeting place.
Walking with light steps toward the location, my phone buzzed with a message accompanied by a siren sound.
【A Gate has appeared nearby. Residents are advised to stay away.】
Checking the Gate’s location on the map app, I realized it was near the department store where I was supposed to meet Han Ji-an.
I can deal with the Gate first and still make it to the meeting on time.
Leaping onto a nearby utility pole, I propelled myself high into the sky and spotted the Gate in the distance.
In an instant, I reached the Gate and entered. The scene that greeted me was alarming.
The world was engulfed in flames, to the point where it could only be described as The Devastated World.
“Oh… this is bad.”
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