Chapter 67
It’s exhausting.
It’s tormenting.
I want to give up.
…but I can’t give up.
The window in front of me:
【Would you like to enter the 53rd floor?】
Accept / Decline
It took me a long time to finally say:
“…Accept!”
【Entering the 53rd floor.】
【You are entering the realm of the ‘Barbarian Tribe,’ rulers of the 51st to 54th floors.】
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【Mission for the 53rd Floor: Pass the trial of the Barbarian Tribe!】
【Time Limit: Unlimited.】
【Restrictions: None.】
【Equipment Limitations: None.】
【Rule Limitations: None.】
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When I opened my eyes, countless barbarian warriors greeted me like yesterday.
The problem was, they were smiling.
Brightly.
“Did you rest well, young warrior?”
“W-what?”
“Did you enjoy your last ordinary day?”
“…Excuse me?”
“Let’s go.”
They grabbed me by both arms and dragged me to the training grounds, as if my answer didn’t matter.
The problem was that they passed the first training ground, then the second, and took me to the third training ground.
It was hell.
Unlike the previous “hells,” this was real hell, complete with depictions of the King of the Underworld on the walls.
“Welcome to hell, young warrior.”
See? They even called it hell!
“Here, you will prove yourself as a true warrior.”
“Haven’t I proven myself enough already?”
“That was proof as a young warrior. This is the place where young warriors become true warriors.”
In other words, the past days were just the tutorial, and today was the real training.
“Your body wasn’t ready for proper training, so we pushed it to its limits over the past two days.”
“Do not expect luck, young warrior. Overcome the challenges with your own strength.”
“You can do it, young warrior.”
As they spoke, they led me deeper into the training ground until we arrived at a cliff’s edge.
“Return as a true warrior, young one.”
And with that, they shoved me off the cliff.
“You sons of b****es!”
“Hohoho, such foul language from a young warrior.”
“It’s all part of the process of becoming a true warrior.”
“We’ll be waiting for you, young warrior.”
Though I fell, Nika’s help ensured I wasn’t hurt.
“Thanks.”
【Should I eliminate them?】
“No, it’s fine. This is all for my sake.”
…Probably?
But where the hell am I?
Looking around, I saw nothing. What kind of trial was this supposed to be?
Then I sensed something approaching me.
Normally, I’d rely on Nika’s help to escape, but not this time.
“I’ll handle it.”
【Okay!】
At that moment, Nika pulled out two glowing batons and held one in each hand.
【Go, master! You can do it!】
Nika cheering for me was so adorable that it briefly healed my spirit.
Just as I tried to pull out my phone to snap a picture, the glow from the batons illuminated the surroundings, revealing what was approaching me.
It was… a barbarian warrior.
“So, I’ve been discovered.”
“Uh, what are you doing here?”
“Young warrior, I am here to make you into a true warrior.”
As he shouted “Valhalla,” he charged at me, his attack narrowly missing as I dodged.
But another attack came immediately after.
“Isn’t this training more like trying to kill me?!”
“This isn’t out of spite!”
“It totally is!”
“Valhalla!”
The barbarian swung his massive axe.
His attack felt like it was moving in slow motion.
Is this the result of my training?
“…What are you doing?”
“Valhalla!”
No, it wasn’t the training’s result.
The barbarian was just swinging very, very slowly.
As I dodged the attack again, the barbarian looked at me with approving eyes.
Am I allowed to get mad about this?
“You’ve impressively passed the first trial!”
“Huh?”
“Now, onto the second trial!”
As he spoke, he swung his axe again, slightly faster this time.
Barely faster.
Dodging with ease, I couldn’t stop my mouth from blurting out:
“You’re slow.”
“You seem full of confidence! That’s the mark of a true warrior! Let’s skip to the fifth trial!”
Damn it, why couldn’t I keep my mouth shut?!
Far faster than before.
I barely dodged, but a grin appeared on my face.
“Too slow.”
“…….”
“Aaaah! Save me! How many stages are there?!”
“Not yet! You’re only at the 23rd trial, warrior!”
“I’m dying! I’m seriously going to die!”
“Do not worry, warrior! Only your head and body will part ways!”
“That’s literally dying, you idiot!”
The attacks were now so fast that I had to rely on instinct to avoid them, and even a slight graze would be fatal.
But wait, what did he just say?
“Hold on! Wait a second! Did you just call me a warrior?!”
“…You have sharp ears, warrior.”
That’s right. I had already passed the trial.
A delayed message appeared before me.
【Mission Clear!】
Rewards will be distributed.
【53rd Floor Record Set!】
Registered in the Hall of Fame.
【Would you like to proceed to the next floor?】
Accept / Decline
“When did I even pass?!”
“The original trial ends at the 15th stage, warrior.”
“Then why did we go all the way to the 23rd trial?!”
“I won’t make excuses. I simply wanted to smash your head, warrior.”
“You were trying to kill me!”
I shouted angrily at the barbarian warrior, but honestly, it felt more like a child throwing a tantrum at a parent.
The barbarian warrior just looked at me with a satisfied smile.
“…Haa, well, thank you anyway.”
“You’re a warrior who knows gratitude.”
But I didn’t forget the final word.
“Decline.”
【Exiting the tower.】
Just before the light enveloped me, the barbarian shouted loud enough for me to hear:
“Too slow!”
“I’ll get you for this…!”
The next moment, a bright light wrapped around me, and I was back in my hotel room.
“I survived! I really survived!”
【Good job!】
Nika rubbed her cheek against mine, praising me for my hard work.
But if she acted this cute, how could I not want to hug her?!
I reached out to embrace her, but she dodged effortlessly.
Why?!
【Go wash up?】
“…Just hug me.”
【Go wash up?】
“…You’ve changed.”
She now knew how to play hard to get… I was the only one being sincere!
I pretended to cry, mimicking a pitiful heroine, and Nika panicked.
【That’s not it!】
“Sniff… You used to hug me all the time, Nika.”
【I’ll hug you!】
Finally, Nika embraced me, looking all flustered.
Isn’t she just too cute?!
I continued my act, afraid she might catch on, but I forgot something.
My special trait, “Telepathic Bond.”
I only remembered this after washing up and kicking myself under the blanket when I saw Nika smiling.
She had known everything.
…Nika is scary.
As I spent time on the bed, there was a knock at the door, followed shortly by the sound of the card key unlocking.
It was my little sister and the others barging in.
“Brother, are you here?”
“Master, is something wrong?”
“I was worried and came to check.”
I was lounging in the most comfortable clothes I owned when they just walked into my room.
When they tried to come into the bedroom, I hurriedly blocked the door, but I heard them trying the handle.
“Brother, is something wrong?”
“Little sister, let’s talk from there.”
“Why?”
“I’m not dressed.”
Before I could even finish, they started rattling the handle like they wanted to break it off.
“Hey! I said I’m not dressed!”
“Okay, just open the door already.”
“What are you talking about?! I’ll get really mad!”
“Tch.”
Finally, they gave up. What’s wrong with her lately?
Has my authority as an older brother fallen? I need to give her some life lessons.
“Just wait a moment.”
“Need help?”
“I said I’ve got it!”
I quickly threw on some clothes and stepped into the living room, where they all stared at me.
Why did they all show up together?
“So, what’s this about?”
“You didn’t show your face all day, so we came to check.”
That’s when Lillian and the Heavenly Demon’s eyes sparkled.
Their gazes scanned my body, and why do they look like that?
“Something about you seems different than yesterday.”
“Your body’s more toned.”
“Huh? It’s true?”
My sister and the two women approached, their eyes gleaming.
Then, without hesitation, they started touching my body.
Why are they like this?!
“Who gave you permission to touch me?!”
“Just touching it won’t hurt.”
“Hmm, a little bit should be fine.”
“Surely this much is acceptable.”
…My patience has limits.
“Nika.”
They realized the situation and backed away, but it was too late.
【Education?】
“Education.”
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