Chapter 89
“Ahhh!”
A scream echoed as I fell into an unfamiliar space.
Where is this?!
The place resembled a Colosseum like the one in Italy.
Summoning the Holy Sword, it grumbled about being called so soon but quickly quieted down after looking around.
“This is… the Tower of Trials.”
“What’s that?”
“It’s a place where summoned beings grow stronger as they pass trials.”
“Why did I suddenly end up here?!”
“Why do you think?”
…It’s my brother.
He sent me here without saying a single word?! He’s not getting away with this when I return.
【Welcome to the Tower of Trials.】
【Would you like to begin the first trial of the Tower of Trials?】
YES/YES
“Is there no option to refuse…?”
“Don’t worry. Even if you die here, you won’t actually die.”
That’s at least some relief. At least I don’t have to worry about dying for real.
Well, it is a training ground, after all. It wouldn’t make sense if you died permanently here.
【Starting the first trial of the Tower of Trials.】
[[Summoning Minotaur.]]
“…Wait a minute.”
With a flash of light, a 5-meter-tall Minotaur appeared.
“KUOOOOOO!”
It was so massive I couldn’t even speak. Wielding an axe larger than me, it charged straight at me?!
“Ahhhhh!”
Raising the Holy Sword, I blocked the axe, but my hands were numb.
How strong is this thing?!
If I keep holding out, my arms will break first.
I need to find another way, but what?
Just then, a message appeared.
【Tower of Trials Tip.】
The Minotaur can only attack in a straight line!
“Oh, that’s actually useful information.”
“That doesn’t help me at all! Save me!”
【Tower of Trials Tip.】
The Minotaur gets excited when it sees humans!
“Isn’t that obvious?!”
【Tower of Trials Tip.】
The Minotaur wields an axe as a weapon!
“Ahhh! Are you mocking me?!”
I couldn’t tell if these tips were meant to be helpful or sarcastic.
Dodging the attacks and stepping back, I was blocked by an invisible wall. So, there’s no way to escape?
【Tower of Trials Tip.】
All duels must be fought honorably.
So, they’re insisting on one-on-one battles.
However, my thoughts were proven wrong soon after.
With another flash of light, two more Minotaurs appeared.
“Where’s the honor in this?!”
【Tower of Trials Tip.】
The victor defines justice.
“You’ve got to be kidding me!”
Taking on three Minotaurs one by one would deplete my stamina too much.
In such a situation, I need to take them all down at once.
“Ready, Holy Sword?”
“Please, don’t do that.”
“Got it, Sword!”
【Activating Unique Ability: Power of the Hero.】
With a flash of light, my slash cleaved all three Minotaurs in half.
“Huff, huff. Did I win?”
“Isn’t that just a resurrection spell?”
【Congratulations! You have cleared the first trial of the Tower of Trials!】
Rewards will now be distributed.
With a bright flash, a potion and a scroll appeared before me.
【Potion of Recovery】
[[Restores health.]]
【Random Hero Skill Scroll】
[[Unique Ability: Acquire one random hero skill.]]
The rewards were unbelievably good.
They even seemed tailored just for me.
“Use.”
【Using the Random Hero Skill Scroll.】
Unique Ability: You have acquired Hero’s Courage!
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Name: Han Min-ah
Age: 22 years old
Gender: Female
【Unique Abilities】
Hero’s Strength (Grade SSS)
Hero’s Courage (Grade SS)
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【Hero’s Courage】
[A hero never retreats, no matter how powerful the enemy.]
“Is that all there is to the ability’s description…?”
Just reading this doesn’t help me understand what kind of skill it is.
But before I could think any further, a message appeared.
【Starting the second trial of the Tower of Trials.】
[[Summoning Gargoyles.]]
With a bright flash of light, Gargoyles began appearing, and it wasn’t just one or two.
At least ten of them.
Each one was massive, baring their ferocious teeth and threatening me. Now’s the perfect time to test my newly acquired ability.
“Hero’s Courage.”
【Activating Unique Ability: Hero’s Courage.】
Suddenly, it felt like the world was plunged into darkness, as if everything went pitch black. Startled, I looked around, only to hear a solemn voice.
“Do not be afraid.”
“W-Who are you?”
The voice echoed from all directions, making it impossible to pinpoint where it came from. Strangely enough, I didn’t feel scared.
“Close your eyes.”
“It’s already dark, so I can’t see anything anyway!”
“What do you see?”
“I told you, I can’t see anything!”
What kind of ability is this?!
“You see nothing.”
“Obviously!”
Why does the voice sound so solemn while stating something so obvious?!
“That is the future of this world without you.”
“……”
“You are the only one who can save this world.”
As the light burst forth, I instinctively closed my eyes. When I opened them again, a new world was spread out before me.
A brilliant display of colors enveloped the world.
A warm energy began radiating from within me.
“Save this world.”
【With Hero’s Courage, all your stats are enhanced.】
Blinking, I found myself back in the Colosseum, facing the Gargoyles charging at me. Despite their intimidating presence, I felt no fear.
With a single swing of my sword, every Gargoyle shattered into pieces.
【You have cleared the second trial of the Tower of Trials!】
[Rewards will now be distributed.]
A new potion and a scroll appeared before me.
Once again, it was a scroll that could grant a unique ability.
“Next.”
【Starting the third trial of the Tower of Trials.】
[Summoning Basilisk.]
“How’s my little sister doing?”
“Nyooo…”
“Our little Darami has been terrified since yesterday, huh?”
Hugging Darami, I asked, “Why are you like this?” only to be met with a stare as if I were some kind of psychopath.
“Do you really not know?”
“Of course not.”
“Nyooo…”
As I held the trembling Darami, trying to stop her from running away, a bright light appeared, forming a Gate, and from it emerged my younger sister.
But something was different.
Her presence was overwhelming, incomparable to before. As she stepped forward, even Lillian, Heavenly Demon, and Belial rushed out of their rooms.
“What’s going on?!”
Lillian’s startled voice made my sister turn to her, causing her to instinctively step back.
“H-How…?”
“This is incredible.”
“Amazing, really.”
The three women looked on in shock, and even Darami, nestled in my arms, stared wide-eyed.
“What happened to you?”
“A lot.”
With a faint smile, she dashed forward and hugged me tightly.
Did she miss me that much?
“You worked hard.”
“No, it’s your turn now, Brother.”
“Hmm?”
She suddenly wrapped her arms around my waist, taking a wrestling stance?!
“Sweet revenge is best served hot!”
“Wait, hold on, little sister?!”
“I won’t listen to someone weaker than me!”
“Ugh!”
That day, my waist bent like a bow.
It was a sunny day, but my workload didn’t match the mood.
The weather was great, yet I was buried under paperwork. I needed a break.
Just then, there was a knock at the door, and Cha Mi-rin entered.
My one and only younger sister and dependable partner brought in yet another stack of documents into the Director’s Office. I desperately wished she hadn’t.
“Director, I’ve brought the approval documents.”
“Is there really a point in bringing them if I can’t even approve them?”
“That’s why you should come to work on time.”
“How am I supposed to come to work when I can’t even leave?!”
I hadn’t been able to leave work for over four days now.
Not one, not two, but four days straight.
“Please let me go home… My precious Narangi is waiting for me.”
“Narangi is doing just fine with me, so please focus on signing these documents.”
“…Dear sister, why don’t you become the Director instead?”
“I refuse.”
“Ah, then at least help me out!”
Despite my outburst, she placed the stack of documents on my desk and gave me a cold stare.
“I wouldn’t stand a chance against you, so I can’t be the Director.”
“I’ll lose on purpose! Please take the position!”
“I have no interest in doing so.”
As she turned to leave the office, I grabbed her arm, only to meet her icy glare.
“I’m planning to leave work on time today, so let go.”
“Take me with you!”
“And please, take a shower. You smell.”
“I can’t shower if I don’t go home!”
But my cold-hearted sister shook me off and left the office.
This is too much!
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