Chapter 15
A significant change has come to my once-monotonous life.
For someone like me, whose only acquaintance with a girl is my younger sister, I now have a female friend!
And not just any friend—a silver-haired, red-eyed beauty.
“So, Ji-an, do you visit the hospital every day to take care of your sister?”
“Y-yes, that’s right.”
“Wow, Ji-an, you’re such a great brother.”
She nodded along with my words and smiled brightly.
Her name is Lee Seoyun, and she’s 23, just like me. Isn’t that a beautiful name?
Seoyun said she visits the hospital regularly because of her health, but as I thought—having a daughter as the eldest child would be ideal.
“Well, it’s almost time for my appointment, so I’ll get going now.”
“Ah, yes! See you next time!”
As she waved goodbye with a radiant smile, I waved back, staring blankly at her retreating figure until she was out of sight.
At that moment, Nika popped out from my arms and gave me a meaningful look.
【Suspicious.】
“Huh? What is?”
【That woman.】
“Huh? What woman? Would you call her your future sister-in-law instead?”
Seeing the unfamiliar expression on Nika’s face, I opened my arms, jokingly dismissing her concerns. She dove back into my arms but muttered something I couldn’t quite understand.
Well, time to head home, I guess.
Before leaving, I stopped by my sister’s hospital room to say goodbye. She told me to bring her some delicious chicken feet tomorrow.
Scoffing at her priorities, I teased her about only coming to the hospital to eat, then left while searching for chicken feet shops on my phone.
“Wow, why is chicken feet more expensive than chicken itself?”
Our country is insane.
The next morning.
The big day had finally arrived.
I cleared the 9th floor yesterday, and today, I would challenge the 10th floor.
The 10th floor is said to feature a randomly assigned boss monster instead of the usual rabbits. They say you won’t know what it is until you enter.
If you’re unlucky, you might even encounter a dragon.
A dragon on the 10th floor? That’s basically asking for death, isn’t it?
“Phew, are you ready, Nika?”
【Of course, Master!】
“That’s my girl!”
As I praised Nika for following my instructions perfectly, she flew around joyfully.
She’s so cute—am I completely smitten or what?
“Enter.”
【Entering the tower.】
Reaching the massive tower entrance, I opened the door to find an unfamiliar presence waiting for me.
“Welcome to Valhalla.”
“Uh, Valhalla? Wait, who are you?”
“I have descended to witness your great challenge. Take this.”
【You have obtained the Symbol of a Warrior.】
What… is this?
【Symbol of a Warrior】
[Represents a warrior of Avalon.]
Even reading the item description didn’t help me understand it.
When I asked what it was for, he just smiled cryptically and left behind an enigmatic remark.
“You will understand when the time comes.”
It felt like a gift, but why did it leave me feeling so uneasy?
As I put the item into my inventory, a message appeared.
【Would you like to enter the 10th floor?】
Accept / Decline
“Accept!”
【Entering the 10th floor.】
【WARNING!】
【WARNING!】
【WARNING!】
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【10th Floor Mission: Capture the last survivor of the Ancient Witch Clan!】
【Time Limit: Within 12 hours.】
【Restriction: Passive defensive skills are disabled.】
【Restricted Equipment: Shield.】
【Mandatory Rule: Warrior’s Resolve of Avalon.】
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Accompanied by a bright light, I was transported to a new location—a height of 5,000 meters, where the ground was fully visible below a blue sky.
…Wait, what?!
Gravity quickly pulled my body toward the ground.
As the intense wind distorted my already unhandsome face, I screamed.
“SHIIIIIIIT!!!!”
Just before impact, Nika reverted to her original form and embraced me, saving my life.
But then, something sticky dripped onto my head.
What is this?
Oh, it’s Nika’s saliva.
【Are you okay?】
“Th-thank you. But, about the saliva…”
【What did you say?】
“I mean, I’m fine! So please don’t let go, okay?”
I held my tongue, thinking Nika might just drop me if I complained further.
Right now, Nika holds all the power, not me.
Thanks to Nika, I landed safely on the ground, but… where am I?
This place felt completely different—like the overwhelming feeling of visiting a bustling city for the first time after living in the countryside.
In the distance, there was a village surrounded by wooden fences. I guess I should head there.
As I approached the village, something felt off.
There wasn’t a single sign of life.
Cautiously entering, I found traces of people once living here, but there wasn’t even an ant in sight.
“Is anyone here?”
I wandered around the village shouting, but no one responded. When I asked Nika, she confirmed that no one was there.
“Then where am I supposed to find this witch?”
【Should I go search?】
“Please do.”
As soon as I said that, Nika darted off, but a message suddenly appeared.
【Restriction: Warrior’s Resolve of Avalon.】
[A warrior does not rely on others!]
With that, Nika was summoned back.
Looking confused, Nika tilted her head. I explained that we’d have to stay together, and we began searching every corner of the village for clues. Unfortunately, we didn’t find anything useful.
Having no other choice, I stepped outside the village to start searching the surrounding area.
That’s when Nika stood frozen, staring at the sky.
“Do you see something?”
【It’s coming.】
Suddenly, the sky lit up, and spears began raining down!
Spears made of ice fell in torrents, but Nika stepped forward and raised her hand, shattering them all in an instant.
BOOOOOM!
“Nika! It has to be nearby! Find it!”
【Got it!】
With those words, Nika lifted me into the air and began scanning the surroundings. Fixing her gaze in one direction, she whispered softly.
【Found it.】
Simultaneously, countless clones of Nika materialized—not eight this time, but sixteen.
When did she level up again? She was scary enough before, but seeing so many Nikas at once is downright terrifying.
I followed closely behind as the Nikas surged forward. But when they collided with something, they shattered into cube-like fragments.
Seeing this, Nika immediately stopped.
She summoned another clone and sprayed liquid all around, revealing countless previously invisible threads.
【It’s dangerous to get any closer.】
“Y-yeah, I think so too.”
I thought I’d gotten used to grotesque sights, but this was something else.
Still, we couldn’t approach the witch without a plan.
If we just waited, the witch would win.
The time limit would force us to abandon the challenge.
As I was pondering what to do, my inventory opened on its own, and something inside began glowing.
I pulled it out to find the item I’d received earlier.
【Symbol of a Warrior】
[Represents a warrior of Avalon.]
“Why is this glowing now?”
As soon as I took out the Symbol of a Warrior, a bright light enveloped us, radiating divine energy.
【The effect of the Symbol of a Warrior is activated.】
[The warriors of Avalon press forward, undeterred by any obstacle.]
Nika glanced at her body as if sensing the change. She sent one of her clones forward, and with a single swipe of its sharp claws, the threads were severed.
“Amazing.”
What I thought was useless turned out to be a lifesaver.
I guess I’ll have to tackle the Tower with the mindset of an Avalon warrior from now on.
“Nika, go grab that thing.”
【Understood!】
In a hidden lair, the one who had been waiting for new prey received both good and bad news.
The good news: a new target had appeared.
The bad news: their prized “Fortified Fortress” had been utterly destroyed.
And in one blow, no less.
“Why is such a monster on the 10th floor?!”
Flipping her alluring red hair, she hastily cast protective spells around her lair.
“Damn it.”
She had descended to the lower floors to escape the monsters and continue her research, but why was a creature like that here?
Moreover, its form and aura seemed eerily familiar.
Wasn’t it identical to the thing that resided on the 99th floor, “The Devastated World”?
The monstrous being that devoured every other creature on the 99th floor and could only exist there.
Because of that creature, the path to the 100th floor had been blocked.
Countless gods and mortals challenged it in their attempt to clear the Tower, but all of them were devoured.
Worse still, the creature grew stronger with every victim it consumed.
By the time they realized this, it was already too late.
But why was such a being on the 10th floor?!
She had to escape immediately.
At that moment, her lair shook, her protective barriers shattered, and a hole appeared in the wall.
Through the gap, a terrifying figure, more frightening than the demons of the 66th floor “Burning World,” emerged, its eyes glowing ominously.
【Nika has arrived!】
“AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!”
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