Chapter 58
Arriving at the cursed section where scenario quests unfold in increments of 10 floors.
From the 31st to the 40th floor, the scenario quest involves attacking a kingdom.
From the 41st to the 50th floor, the scenario quest involves protecting a kingdom.
How climbers clear scenario quests varies, but smashing through everything with overwhelming strength is also an option.
Of course, the repercussions for such actions would be no joke.
I’ll have to defend the kingdom I destroyed up to the 40th floor.
And that, against inhuman forces.
While pondering what to do, Nika, nestled in my arms, proposed a solution.
【Let’s destroy everything!】
“If we do that, it’ll be harder to defend later.”
【Then let’s destroy the invaders too!】
Claiming that the best defense is a good offense, Nika insisted that we just crush everything, invaders included.
It made sense, but hearing it from Nika, it somehow felt convincing.
If anyone else had said it, I would’ve smacked the back of their head and told them to stop spouting nonsense. But with Nika, it seemed possible.
“Then, shall we do that?”
【Yes!】
“So, little sister, where are Lillian and Heavenly Demon?”
“Lillian said something seems to be tied to her book, so she’s experimenting for now. As for Heavenly Demon, she hasn’t said anything yet.”
“And Darami?”
“The mood wasn’t right to talk to her, so I left her to have some alone time.”
“Hmm…”
Is this what it feels like when summoned creatures go on strike?
At least Nika isn’t striking, thank goodness.
“Well then, shall we go, little sister?”
“Wait, I have something to say.”
“What is it now?”
She pulled out her phone to show me a message from Cha Yuri, Director of the Awakener Association.
“She asked me to help her with something for a while, so I can’t go.”
With that, she dashed out, leaving behind a quick, “I’m really sorry!”
【Shall I fetch her?】
“No, it’s fine.”
She probably ran off because she didn’t want to climb the tower. Still, there must be circumstances, so it can’t be helped.
“Well then, shall we head off, just the two of us?”
【Just the two of us…?】
“Just like the old days, when we used to climb the tower together. Feels nostalgic and nice.”
【I like it too!】
To think I’d be climbing the tower alone with Nika again, just like when I first entered—it’s a refreshing feeling.
“Enter.”
【Entering the tower.】
We arrived at the massive entrance of the tower. Opening the door, a message appeared.
【Would you like to enter the 31st floor?】
Accept / Decline
“Accept!”
【Entering the 31st floor.】
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【Scenario Quest: Invade and conquer the kingdom!】
【Time Limit: None.】
【Restrictions: None.】
【Equipment Limitations: None.】
【Regulations: None.】
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【From the 31st to the 40th floor, the scenario quest will progress.】
【Scenario quests allow faster tower progression based on contribution.】
【May the blessings of the gods be with the climbers.】
After the final message, a golden aura surrounded me, but it vanished with Nika’s breath.
【Master is mine.】
Is this good or bad? I didn’t even have time to think before screams echoed around me.
I’ve been teleported into a forest countless times before, but it’s been a while since I’ve seen a scene like this.
Except for the cannon fire and screams, it’s a sight to marvel at.
At that moment, someone in what appeared to be a military uniform approached me, clearly a commander.
“Hey, rookie! How long are you going to stand there dazing off?! Are you crazy?!”
“No, sir!”
“Then move immediately, you useless idiot!!!”
The commander barked at me, his voice ringing with authority, but Nika’s gaze was anything but kind.
She gave me a look as if asking, “Shall I kill him, Master?” but when I shook my head, her gaze turned disappointed.
More importantly, my outfit had changed.
Wearing a military uniform I’d never seen before, I joined the procession of countless soldiers marching to invade the kingdom. As we neared the castle walls, a barrage of arrows rained down on us.
Screams and wails filled the air, but for some reason, my heart remained unshaken.
Could it be because I know this is all just a “story” for the scenario?
Despite the hyper-realism that mirrors actual events, my heart feels strangely at peace.
Am I losing my screws?
“Nika.”
With Nika clawing a hole into the fortress wall, the soldiers erupted into cheers and began flooding inside, initiating the invasion.
Chaos ensued as countless soldiers poured into the kingdom.
But what happens if I conquer the kingdom on the 31st floor?
Isn’t the mission from the 31st to the 35th floors supposed to be about breaching the walls?
The real battle starts from the 36th to the 40th floors—breaking through the walls, infiltrating the inner kingdom, defeating the elite knights, and ultimately taking down the king.
But we’ve already accomplished that.
A message appeared in response.
【You have achieved an impossible feat!】
【You have achieved an impossible feat!】
【You have achieved an impossible feat!】
【You have achieved an impossible feat!】
【You have achieved an impossible feat!】
The messages kept appearing one after another.
【The 31st, 32nd, 33rd, 34th, and 35th floors have been cleared.】
【Proceeding to the scenario quest for the 36th floor.】
The tower, it seems, has some flexibility and adjusted accordingly.
“Chaaargeeeeeee!!!!!!”
“Uwaaaaaahhhhhh!!!!”
The deafening roar made me want to cover my ears, but I couldn’t, and it felt like a lifelong regret.
As I entered the kingdom along with the other soldiers, the scene before me was horrific.
Buildings burned, the ground was stained with blood, and countless people lay lifeless.
But I reminded myself that these were all puppets for the scenario.
Reaffirming this thought, I sprinted down the main road toward the direction of the palace.
At the entrance to the kingdom, soldiers clashed violently, and the radiant armor of the palace knights stood out as they held the line.
These knights, tasked with protecting the king, were formidable.
Each of them was so powerful that they shredded through the invading soldiers like paper, severely lowering morale and making fewer soldiers willing to approach them.
Despite the commander’s desperate screams, the standoff persisted.
I barely managed to weave through the soldiers and approach the palace knights, only for a massive halberd to swing straight toward me.
“Nika!”
Shattering the halberd to pieces, Nika tore through the palace knights.
Her single strike decimated the ranks of the palace knights, creating a path forward.
“Now’s the time!”
At my shout, the commander regained composure and gave the order to charge.
Countless soldiers surged into the palace, and soon enough, the kingdom fell, a new flag hoisted above it.
【You have achieved an impossible feat!】
【You have achieved an impossible feat!】
【You have achieved an impossible feat!】
【You have achieved an impossible feat!】
【You have achieved an impossible feat!】
【The 36th, 37th, 38th, 39th, and 40th floors have been cleared.】
【Would you like to proceed to the mission to defend the kingdom from inhuman forces on the 41st floor?】
Accept / Decline
“Accept.”
For a moment, the world froze.
Then, as if time sped up, the world began to change.
The destroyed buildings were restored, countless people migrated into the kingdom, and everything underwent transformation.
How much time passed, I wasn’t sure.
When I regained my senses, I found myself seated inside an office lavishly adorned in gold.
The opulent interior was lined with numerous banners hanging on the walls, and a mountain of paperwork cluttered the desk.
At that moment, hurried knocking sounded, and what seemed to be an aide rushed into the room.
“General, we have an emergency! A council meeting has been called due to an invasion by inhuman forces!”
“Let’s go immediately.”
“Yes, sir!”
Regaining composure, I checked the scenario quest window, which now displayed: “Defend the kingdom from inhuman forces.”
Wait, did I just get promoted to general? From a mere soldier to a general in one leap…?
“If I write a web novel with the theme ‘A mere soldier becomes a general,’ it’ll practically write itself.”
【How do I look?】
At that moment, Nika’s voice came from beside me. Turning to look, I saw Nika wearing a medal identical to the one on my uniform.
She looked so adorable that I desperately wanted to take a photo, but not having a phone was a bitter regret.
“Damn… she’s too cute.”
【Really?】
“Of course! Our Nika is the cutest in the world!”
As I hugged Nika, pretending to be in a drama, a polite cough interrupted us.
“General, we must go.”
“Ahem, yes. Let’s go right away.”
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