Chapter 98
Do I still have to climb the Tower at the end of the year?
Before that, I need to make one thing clear.
“Darami.”
“Nyo-oh.”
“I’m sorry to you too.”
“Why is that?”
When I hugged Darami, who was lying on the living room sofa watching TV, it freaked out, asking why I was acting like this.
“You’ve suffered a lot because of the angel, even betrayed me and hit the back of my head, but I don’t think I can let go of revenge.”
“T-That was so long ago. Why are you still dwelling on it? I’m fine.”
“No, my head still stings from the hit back then. How can I forget?”
“Nyo-oh…”
Feeling the soft texture of Darami, I resolved that I could not forgive the 89th floor with Darami and Bel. Instead, I obtained information about floors 84 through 86.
“Floors 84 to 86 are areas ruled by humans called the ‘Empire.'”
“Humans?”
“Yes, it’s what Earth often refers to as another world.”
Is it the place you get reincarnated into if you’re hit by the legendary truck?
“So, what are the chances they’ll cooperate?”
“Um… if only Han Ji-an goes, maybe? But if Nika and the rest of us go, war is probably inevitable.”
That doesn’t mean I can go alone.
“For now, let’s try resolving things through dialogue. If that doesn’t work, we’ll resort to threats.”
“As expected of our master.”
“You’re as amazing as always.”
What’s this? It sounds like praise, but why do I feel insulted?
Anyway, moving on, let’s mentally prepare for this.
Hoo—ha—hoo—ha—
“Enter.”
【Entering the Tower.】
【Would you like to enter the 84th floor?】
Accept / Decline
“Accept!”
【Entering the 84th-floor Empire.】
【The 84th to 86th floors are ruled by the ‘Empire.’】
【Honor and glory to the Empire’s soldiers.】
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【Mission on the 84th Floor: Obtain the Empire’s Pass.】
【Time Limit: None.】
【Restrictions: None.】
【Equipment Restrictions: None.】
【Regulation Restrictions: None.】
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When I opened my eyes, guards aiming guns at us greeted us with wary gazes.
What a fiery welcome.
“Are you climbers?”
A soldier in a commanding uniform stepped forward from among the guards, exuding an intimidating aura.
Is it because of his rank, or is it just his presence?
“Hello.”
“Pleasure to meet you. I’d love to share a beer as a gesture of welcome, but I have some questions first.”
“What is it?”
A strange energy suddenly filled the air.
The surrounding soldiers collapsed—was that a team kill?
“Are you enemies of our Empire?”
“Not yet, right?”
“I like your honesty. You pass.”
As he withdrew the ominous energy, he stepped past the fallen soldiers and walked away, expecting us to follow him.
Why does he look at us like we should just know to follow him?
How would I know that just by a look…?
We followed the soldier into the Empire, where military personnel filled the area.
They looked at us, outsiders, with wary eyes. Understandable.
However, Nika didn’t seem to understand.
【Should I eliminate them?】
“No.”
Not yet.
I’m not some crazed murderer who kills indiscriminately.
I have my own standards.
Following the soldier, we entered a massive building where a man who appeared to be a commander awaited us. I wonder if we can communicate well with him.
“Welcome, comrades.”
“Nice to meet you.”
“It’s been a while since climbers visited. You’ll need this, won’t you?”
He held out a pass before us—could this be our chance?
“However, I can’t just give it away. The Empire cannot squander its resources on outsiders. Ten years. Serve the Empire for ten years, and I’ll give you the pass.”
“Ten years?”
“Indeed, serving the Empire should be seen as an honor.”
The dirty way he looked at the women behind me, including Nika and my sister, was intolerable.
“Nika.”
【Can I eat him?】
“Don’t eat him.”
Nika’s body began to swell, and the soldiers recoiled in alarm.
Alarms blared as soldiers surrounded us, and I offered them one last chance.
“Hand over the pass now, and I’ll let you go.”
“Don’t be ridiculous!”
The negotiations broke down, but when I said not to kill, they began to move one by one.
As if saying that as long as the head and body remain intact, it’s not an issue, the Heavenly Demon displayed elegant swordsmanship.
Limbs were disassembled like parts of a modular robot—not a pleasant sight.
I winced slightly, but maybe I was somewhat used to it.
Or perhaps…
“Brother, stay behind me.”
“Don’t worry about me.”
When I randomly drew a unique ability, it showed “Meteor.” Was this Lillian’s ability?
If I got it, I might as well use it.
“Meteor.”
“D-Did you just use that…?”
“Seems so?”
Lillian looked at me with a surprised expression.
At the same time, she created a protective barrier around us. Why was she doing that?
“I was worried you’d be too soft, but I’m glad to see you’re resolute.”
“Huh?”
“Only saints can show mercy to enemies who seek their lives. I’m glad our master is just an ordinary person!”
“What?”
I didn’t understand what she meant, but as the atmosphere began to vibrate and Nika broke through the roof, I realized it as I saw the massive meteor falling from the sky.
That I had used Meteor—and just how powerful it was.
“…Can that be canceled?”
“Ah, canceling a precision orbital strike? Do you think that’s possible?”
“I guess not…?”
“Exactly.”
When the meteor hit the ground, the aftermath reached us as well, leaving everything in ruins except for the protective barrier.
What did I just do?
Fortunately—if you could call it that—Lillian’s magic enveloped the entire Empire, teleporting all living beings outside the range of the impact.
【Achievement Unlocked: Death to the Enemy!】
【Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning!】
【Due to continuous incidents despite the deployment of an Administrator, you are now designated as a Special Special Managed Subject.】
What does that change?
“Haha… I’m done for,” a sorrowful voice muttered.
Turning to the side, I saw the Administrator crying, tears streaming down their face.
Flustered, I pulled a handkerchief from my inventory and handed it to them. They took it, wiped their tears, blew their nose, and then tried to return it, but I told them to keep it.
“Hahaha… It’s my fault for not managing this properly.”
“Did you get fired?”
“I look forward to your care in the future.”
As the Administrator declared themselves a permanent guest, I approached one of the surviving soldiers, who looked at me in a daze.
“If you had just handed over the pass peacefully, none of this would’ve happened, don’t you think?”
“You… demon! You’re definitely a demon!”
“Demon? The demon is over there.”
I pointed to Bel beside me, who gave me a bewildered look.
“You’re worse than me. You even confirmed the kill. You’re so cruel and wicked—would you consider staying on the 66th floor?”
“I’ll pass. Anyway, I’m taking the pass now, okay?”
Somehow, the Heavenly Demon had already snatched three passes and handed them to me. I waved them in front of the soldier as if taunting him, then used one, and a bright light surrounded us.
【Mission Clear!】
Rewards will be distributed.
【New Record for the 84th Floor!】
Registered in the Hall of Fame.
【Would you like to move to the next floor?】
Accept / Decline
“Accept.”
【Entering the 85th-floor Empire.】
【The 84th to 86th floors are ruled by the ‘Empire.’】
【Honor and glory to the Empire’s soldiers.】
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【Mission on the 85th Floor: Obtain the Empire’s Pass.】
【Time Limit: None.】
【Restrictions: None.】
【Equipment Restrictions: None.】
【Regulation Restrictions: None.】
───────────────
Using the second pass, a bright light once again surrounded us.
【Mission Clear!】
Rewards will be distributed.
【New Record for the 85th Floor!】
Registered in the Hall of Fame.
【Would you like to move to the next floor?】
“Yes.”
【Entering the 86th-floor Empire.】
【The 84th to 86th floors are ruled by the ‘Empire.’】
【Honor and glory to the Empire’s soldiers.】
───────────────
【Mission on the 86th Floor: Obtain the Empire’s Pass.】
【Time Limit: None.】
【Restrictions: None.】
【Equipment Restrictions: None.】
【Regulation Restrictions: None.】
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Using the final pass, we cleared the 86th floor as well.
【Mission Clear!】
Rewards will be distributed.
【New Record for the 86th Floor!】
Registered in the Hall of Fame.
【Would you like to move to the next floor?】
“Since we met, I’ll give you this one thing.”
I pulled a “Restoration Voucher” from my inventory and placed it in their hand. They looked at it, puzzled.
Depending on how it’s used, it could rebuild civilization—or destroy it—but that’s for them to figure out.
If only they had handed it over peacefully, none of this would’ve happened.
…Anyway, not my fault.
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