Chapter 34
The news of the murder of an S-rank Hunter in South Korea, which spread across the internet, has created the most trouble for the ‘Steel’ Guild, founded by the King of Steel, and the Awakener Association.
This marks the first recorded incident in history of an S-rank Hunter being killed, prompting the Steel Guild to vow vengeance through interviews and the Awakener Association to pledge full cooperation.
After numerous press conferences, Cha Yuri returned to the Awakener Association Director’s Office, on the verge of losing her mind.
The culprit? She didn’t even need to see to know.
It had to be the Witch.
Even the text message on her phone gave it away.
[Cover it up.]
“How am I supposed to cover up the murder of an S-rank Awakener?!”
If they were going to handle it, they should’ve done so quietly. How could they leave the body behind?!
Even if the deceased was trash, public opinion wasn’t on their side.
S-rank Hunters are symbols of the nation. Announcing, “By the way, he was actually a piece of garbage,” would only be self-defeating.
They had to divert public attention.
Preferably with something that people would go crazy over.
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Only two more steps remain to reach the 20th floor.
If I clear the 19th floor today, tomorrow’s challenge will be the 20th floor, infamous as the dreaded section of the Tower. The stronger you are, the more disadvantageous it’s said to be.
Curious about why that might be, I searched the internet but found nothing.
It seemed like the Tower’s restrictions prevented people from speaking about it. Just how bad could it be?
I’d find out tomorrow.
“Enter.”
【Entering the Tower.】
At the massive Tower entrance, I opened the door, and a message appeared.
【Would you like to enter the 19th floor?】
Accept / Decline
“Accept!”
【Entering the 19th floor.】
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【19th Floor Mission: Defeat 100 GolemGolems!】
【Time Limit: Within 2 hours.】
【Restrictions: Fist techniques are prohibited.】
【Allowed Equipment: Gauntlets.】
【Special Rule: King of Fists’ Oath.】
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With a flash of light, we were transported to a meadow. Checking the quest details, I noticed the monster’s name was odd.
What even is a GolemGolem?!
I’d never heard of such a creature before.
At that moment, a loud thud, thud, thud announced the arrival of the monsters.
“Ah, so those are GolemGolems.”
“They are indeed GolemGolems.”
“Looks like it.”
Seeing the creatures, it became clear why they were called GolemGolems.
It was two Golems fused together into one—hence, GolemGolem.
What a well-thought-out name…
Just as I was about to ask Nika for help, the Heavenly Demon stepped forward, saying she would handle this. I nodded, and in an instant, she disappeared, reducing the GolemGolems to shattered pieces.
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【1 defeated.】
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“W-wow, you’re incredibly fast.”
With each flash of movement, the Golems crumbled into pieces, one after another. Watching her hunt made me wonder if I could learn martial arts, too.
“Could I learn martial arts?”
“Let me check for you.”
Lillian gently grasped my wrist, a warm sensation flowing from her hand. After a moment, she released me, looking regretful.
“Martial arts seem to require innate talent, and Master….”
Though she trailed off, I reassured her it was just a passing thought, even as disappointment lingered in my heart.
Just then, the Heavenly Demon returned.
“This area is clear.”
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【55 defeated.】
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She pointed toward where the remaining GolemGolems were and said she’d take care of them, but I stopped her.
“Let’s move together. You never know what might happen in the Tower.”
“I… fine, but could you let go of my wrist?”
“Oh, sorry.”
Reflexively, I had grabbed her wrist, and her face turned beet red.
She’s really weak to physical contact.
While fanning her flushed face, I led Lillian, Nika, and the Heavenly Demon toward the direction where we sensed the GolemGolems. In the distance, a massive shape loomed.
It was far too large to be a GolemGolem. Could it be… a GolemGolemGolemGolem?
“What is that…?”
“It’s the fused form of multiple GolemGolems.”
Before I realized it, the Heavenly Demon had swung her sword, splitting the enormous creature in two.
But no Kill Log appeared.
“It seems this wasn’t enough. By the way, I overheard earlier—are you interested in martial arts?”
“Of course! Isn’t that every man’s dream?”
“Hmm, I see.”
She seemed lost in thought for a moment, then said she’d show me something good. She stepped forward and struck a pose.
What followed was a single, devastating strike.
“Heavenly Demon.”
The monster was shattered into pieces, and even the sky itself split apart.
Could that technique truly be something a human is capable of using?
I was staring blankly at the sight when a message appeared, snapping me back to reality.
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【100 defeated.】
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【Mission Clear!】
Rewards are being distributed.
【New Record Achieved on the 19th Floor!】
Registered in the Hall of Fame.
【Would you like to move to the next floor?】
Accept / Decline
“Decline.”
【Exiting the Tower.】
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“Are you okay?”
“I’m fine.”
Even after exiting the Tower, my Master kept staring at me blankly.
I don’t know the reason, but being gazed at so intently like that is embarrassing.
No, in the past, I would never have imagined feeling this way, so why is it that just being looked at by the Master stirs up such uncontrollable emotions?
Is it because of the Master’s unique power? Or is it… because of that thing I’ve never experienced in my life?
“You must be tired. Get some rest.”
“V-very well.”
Even after entering my room, my racing heart wouldn’t calm down, and it was driving me mad.
To think that I, who unified the demonic path on the 87th-floor Murim and led tens of thousands of practitioners, would one day be flustered by something so trivial.
“Hah… Who would have thought this day would come?”
“And what kind of day is that?”
I turned toward the voice to see Lillian smiling brightly.
When I asked what she wanted, she said there was somewhere I needed to go and extended her hand to me.
“You’ll need an ID if you’re going to live in this world.”
“An ID? A tool used to prove one’s identity?”
“That’s right. We need to make one for you, so let’s go.”
When I grabbed her hand, the space around us shifted in an instant, and we appeared inside a building I didn’t recognize.
Waiting for us were two unfamiliar humans, who, based on their resemblance, were clearly sisters.
“We’ve been expecting you, Miss Lillian. Is this the person you mentioned?”
“Yes, that’s correct. She’s also the one responsible for the recent incident.”
“……”
Their resentful gazes bore into me, and though I wanted to ask what was going on, I decided to keep my mouth shut, recalling the events of the morning.
They said killing people recklessly in this world was a no-go. But how am I supposed to follow such a bothersome rule?
Next time, I’ll leave no trace, and there won’t be any problems.
“Please, come this way.”
When she gestured for me to sit on a chair, I asked what it was for, and she explained that it was a device for measuring abilities. This world truly has fascinating contraptions.
As I sat down and placed my hand on the orb, a blue screen appeared shortly after, displaying what I assumed to be my abilities.
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Name: ■■■
Age: ■■■
Gender: ■■■
【Unique Abilities】
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“I see nothing.”
“Wh-what? That shouldn’t be possible.”
Saying the device never malfunctions, she ran the test again, but the results were the same.
Nothing was visible.
“Well, then… could you demonstrate your abilities instead?”
“If it’s proof you need, I can vouch for him. Please issue the ID.”
“Understood, Miss Lillian.”
With some incomprehensible talk about taking my picture, they pointed a device at me. What was that thing?
Shortly after, they handed me a card they called an ID. On it was an image of my face.
“When did you draw my portrait?”
“We just took a picture of you with a phone.”
“Hmm…”
It seems I have much to learn.
“So, is that everything?”
“One last thing: Please, absolutely, absolutely do not cause any trouble. And if you do, at least don’t leave any evidence.”
“I understand.”
See? They even said there’s no problem as long as I don’t leave evidence.
From now on, I’ll just need to work more carefully.
“And I have a proposal for you.”
“What is it?”
“Would you like to become the country’s 15th S-rank Hunter?”
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