Chapter 27
Something writhing from all directions began to dominate the space, and before long, one by one, massive eyes appeared.
“N-Nika…?”
The moment I called her name, all the eyes simultaneously turned to look at me. It was terrifying.
As I trembled and looked at Lillian beside me, I saw that she had already fainted.
If it were in the past, I would have fainted too, but thanks to the effects of Infinite Love, I managed to stay conscious.
Still, being scared is being scared.
【I’ll take care of this.】
Nika’s voice echoed from all directions, and as the eyes scanned the surroundings, one by one, Shadow Golems began to reveal themselves.
But something seemed strange.
The Shadow Golems, which should have no consciousness, appeared to be trembling in fear. Was it my imagination?
…It wasn’t.
One by one, they started being devoured. When only one remained, its mournful scream echoed, and then it, too, was swallowed by the darkness.
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【5 Targets Eliminated.】
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【Mission Cleared!】
Rewards are being distributed.
【15th Floor Record Achieved!】
Registered in the Hall of Fame.
【Would you like to proceed to the next floor?】
Accept / Decline
“D-Decline.”
【You are being transported outside the Tower.】
As soon as I exited the Tower, my legs gave out, and I collapsed to the ground. In her adorable form, Nika popped into the air with a poof and hugged me tightly.
【I love you! I love you! I love you! I love you!】
As she rubbed her face against me affectionately, I patted her, then looked over at Lillian, who still hadn’t regained her senses.
Though she’s capable, she’s particularly vulnerable to Nika. I mean, even I find Nika scary, so how must she feel?
“Haha… W-Well, shall we check our rewards together?”
【Okay!】
I opened my inventory. I handed the Growth Stone to Nika and decided to save the Magic Stones to sell later at the Black Market. As for the Blue Rune I received as a 15th-floor reward, I planned to give it to Lillian. But the real issue was this:
【Key of Liberation】
It’s an item that can unlock hidden or sealed abilities.
“This… Could it be…?”
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Name: Han Ji-an
Age: 23 years old
Gender: Male
【Unique Abilities】
Random Summon (Rank E)
Infinite Love (Rank EX)
■■■■ – Sealed (Rank ■■)
■■■■ – Sealed (Rank ■■)
To unlock abilities, prerequisite conditions must be met.
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I had two abilities sealed, and I couldn’t even check what they were.
With trembling hands, I used the key. With a bright light, my status window changed…
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Name: Han Ji-an
Age: 23 years old
Gender: Male
【Unique Abilities】
Random Summon (Rank E)
Infinite Love (Rank EX)
■■■■ – Sealed (Rank ■■)
■■■■ – Sealed (Rank ■■)
To unlock abilities, prerequisite conditions must be met.
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Nothing?!
“Huh? What? Why is there no change?!”
【What’s wrong?】
I turned to look at Nika, who tilted her head in confusion. Just in case, I shouted, “Status Window!” and Nika’s status window appeared instead.
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【Destruction-class Veronica (Transcendent)】
A legendary being from ancient ■■.
Possesses enormous ■■ and can become either ■■ or ■■ depending on ■■.
Danger Level: ■■■■■■
Special Skills: Clone (Transcendent), Protection (Awakened), Soul’s Dance.
Special Mode: Nika ver. 1.2 (Unified).
Special Domains: Eight Burning Hells.
Special Spirit Realms: Shadow Forest Realm, Yin-Yang Spirit Realm, ■■■■.
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What is this? It’s terrifying…
Not only are there abilities I’ve never seen before, but the danger level isn’t even fully displayed.
There are even parts of the text that are unreadable. Is this not the Key of Liberation but the Key of Locking…?
I can see even less than before!
I stared blankly at Nika, who tilted her head in confusion, and suddenly felt a sharp pain in my chest.
Is this what they call heart-fluttering?
“Well, as long as she’s cute, it’s fine!”
A commotion was erupting in the meeting room of the Awakener Association.
“Chairwoman! We need to find them immediately!”
“Exactly! Just by announcing an S-rank, the national prestige of our country would skyrocket. Why are you staying still?!”
Were they trying to pressure Chairwoman Cha Yuri, who had recently taken her position, or were they genuinely concerned about the country’s welfare? Only they would know, but it had nothing to do with me.
When I slammed the podium, it shattered into pieces, silencing the chattering executives as if they were mute.
“Are you done talking?”
It seems they’ve forgotten about my temperament, which once earned me the nickname Mad Dog. As I contemplated flipping the entire meeting upside down, the only person who could calm me down, my lovely younger sister, intervened.
“Chairwoman, please calm down.”
“For my little sister’s sake, I’ll let it go this time. But next time, it won’t be the podium that breaks—it’ll be you. So watch yourselves.”
With those words, I left the room, leaving the embarrassed and flustered executives behind. On my way out, I ordered the remaining staff:
“Stop searching for the new S-rank Awakener.”
Then, a staff member timidly raised their hand.
“May I ask why?”
“I’ve already made contact in secret and settled everything.”
The faces of the staff lit up with relief, and I dismissed them all, leaving only my younger sister and me in the meeting room.
“Are you sure it’s okay to say something like that so openly?”
“Why not? Making such an announcement upfront keeps things clean. Otherwise, people might act on their own whims.”
“Well, that would’ve made it easier to get rid of them, though.”
“My little sister has changed a lot. Who’s responsible for this?”
When I smirked mischievously and suggested, “Is it because of ‘Master’?” her face turned red, and she ran away.
Ah, teasing her never gets old.
As I was about to return to the Chairwoman’s Office, a shadow flickered, and Lillian, the witch, revealed herself.
“You’re here.”
“Yes, I just stopped by for some fresh air.”
“You don’t look so well.”
“…I had a terrifying experience.”
Watching the witch murmur about never wanting to experience it again, I tilted my head in confusion.
What kind of experience could terrify even a witch?
“More importantly, I saw the work you handled this time, and I was quite satisfied. So I brought you a gift.”
Lillian handed me an object from a subspace. I checked the item she gave me—it was a red orb.
When I examined it, no message appeared.
As I hesitated in confusion, Lillian smiled slyly and told me to swallow it.
It wasn’t a suggestion but an order, so I closed my eyes tightly and swallowed it in one gulp. Suddenly, a searing heat surged from deep within my body.
The level of mana I felt was unlike anything I’d ever experienced before.
“I noticed you’re particularly gifted with fire-based abilities, so I brought you the ‘Orb of the Fire Dragon.’ It’s quite a remarkable item, and I’m sure you’ll like it.”
Just as she said, the mana I felt was on an entirely different level. When I opened my status window, I couldn’t help but be shocked.
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Name: Cha Yuri
Age: 25 years old
Gender: Female
【Unique Abilities】
Breath of Fire (Rank SS)
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My unique ability, which had been S-rank, was now SS-rank.
To think an item like this exists in the world…
W-Wait, could my little sister also become an S-rank Awakener?
“L-Lillian!”
I urgently called out her name, but her gaze was cold.
“Do you know why I dislike humans? It’s because they’re greedy. You’re not going to be like that, right, wise Chairwoman?”
“…”
At her firm boundary, I realized my mistake.
I had been too greedy.
“I apologize, Miss Lillian. I will never forget this kindness for the rest of my life.”
“As expected, I have an eye for people. Just kidding.”
She smiled brightly and handed me a blue orb.
“It’s the ‘Orb of the Water Dragon.’”
“Miss L-Lillian…”
“Give it to the little sister I saw last time.”
When she smiled and said this, I impulsively hugged her in gratitude.
“Miss Lillian!”
“W-Wait! What are you doing?!”
“Thank you! Really, thank you so much!”
“F-Fine, I get it, so let go! I already told you, I only serve Master!”
My little sister, who had been struggling at the limits of being A-grade, finally had a chance to ascend to S-rank. How could I not be thrilled?
I hugged Lillian tightly for a long time, unable to contain my excitement, while she flailed in discomfort.
At that moment, the meeting room door opened, and my sister walked in.
I was curious to see how she would react.
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