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Chapter 136 – Supreme Being
[Title – Supreme Being]
-Acquisition Condition: Obtained upon being the first to clear Floor 99 of the Tower of Ordeals.
-Effect: Nullifies mental-type damage.
“Supreme Being” was a title you absolutely had to obtain if you wanted to stand against angels.
Because it could block the angels’ one-hit kill ability, “Sisal.”
‘With this, an angel’s Sisal won’t work on me at all. Sisal falls under mental-type damage.’
Now, there was no reason to fear angels anymore.
An angel whose Sisal didn’t work was no different from an ordinary person who wasn’t even a player.
‘Of course, the seven archangels are on a different level.’
The “angels” Ryu Min was talking about were the ordinary angels who served as guides.
To face the seven archangels, Ryu Min still didn’t have enough power.
‘No—more accurately, I don’t even know. I’ve never actually fought those bastards. I can only guess their level from the vibe and my instincts.’
At the very least, wouldn’t he need to reach Level 99 and complete a five-piece God-grade set just to be able to trade blows with even the weakest one?
It might be an overestimation, but to Ryu Min, the archangels felt that overwhelmingly strong.
‘Still, at least I can block Sisal, so I can stand up to normal angels. Not just that—even combat angels.’
There were two types of angels: ordinary angels and combat angels.
If ordinary angels were the unimpressive kind that only had Sisal, a disposable instant-kill skill…
‘Combat angels are pretty damn strong. In player terms, they’re about Level 99.’
In truth, the ones Ryu Min was after weren’t the ordinary angels who played guide, but combat angels like those.
‘If you take them down, you get some pretty useful rewards. Not that those guys would know that.’
The title “Supreme Being” helped here.
Because some of the combat angels’ attacks also fell under mental-type damage.
‘I got the Supreme Being title in the previous run too, and I’ve fought combat angels before, so I’m sure.’
That was why he couldn’t give up this title.
The rewards you got from hunting combat angels were just too good.
‘This is a load off my mind. I’ve obtained a title you could call the core of the tower.’
He curled the corners of his lips upward in a good mood, but the rewards didn’t end there.
[You have been confirmed as the player who first cleared Floor 99.]
[As a reward, you have obtained a ‘Material Item Selection Ticket.’]
The “Supreme Being” title was the clear reward for Floor 99, and this was the first-clear reward.
‘Well, only one person can get it, so of course it’d be me.’
As Ryu Min smiled, another message appeared.
[You have set an unbelievable record!]
[Your achievement will be recorded in the Akashic Records.]
[As a reward, you will be granted a ‘Legendary Item Selection Ticket!’]
This, too, was a reward he’d expected.
‘Whenever you clear Floor 99, they always go on about the Akashic Records and hand out rewards.’
Still, last time—when he killed the High Orc in one second—he hadn’t expected it.
That the Akashic Records message would pop up.
‘Last time they gave a Unique Item Selection Ticket, and this time it’s Legendary.’
With a faint smile on his lips, Ryu Min used the Material Item Selection Ticket first.
[Choose one of the following materials.]
└ 1. Fragment of Immortal Skin
└ 2. Ogre’s Heart
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└ 8. Mage Skeleton Bone Powder
└ 9. Top-Grade Tough Leather
└ 10. Abyssal Orb
An ordinary person wouldn’t know, but Ryu Min could see it.
Just how incredible the materials listed here were.
‘As expected of a first-clear reward—every single one is Legendary material.’
From among them, Ryu Min chose one material he didn’t already have.
[You have selected No. 10.]
[‘Abyssal Orb’ has been added to your inventory.]
‘Good. Now I’ve gathered every Legendary material.’
Including what he already had, he could make one item.
‘And if I use the Legendary Item Selection Ticket to pick that….’
Already having a plan for what to choose, Ryu Min used the Akashic Records reward.
[You may choose one Legendary item.]
[Please touch the item category first.]
└ 1. Weapon
└ 2. Shield
└ 3. Helmet
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└ 8. Ring
└ 9. Consumable
‘There it is. The Consumable category.’
When he pressed Consumable, a new set of options appeared.
[Please touch one of the following consumables.]
└ 1. Potion of Life
└ 2. Elixir of Ultra-Regeneration
└ 3. Indomitable Resistance Potion
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└ 9. Infinite Material Pouch
└ 10. Golden Lucky Pouch
‘It’s here again.’
Ryu Min’s hand moved without hesitation to No. 9.
They were all tempting items, but if he had to pick just one, nothing beat this.
‘Because it’s a way to obtain God-grade materials.’
Ryu Min immediately checked the item information.
[Infinite Material Pouch]
-Category: Consumable
-Grade: Legendary
-Effect: Randomly obtain 1–5 higher-grade materials.
-Use Restriction: Until the next Round, Expert grade or higher
-Description: A material pouch that randomly pulls items from infinite space. Once you proceed to the next Round, the item automatically disappears. Affected by the Luck stat.
It described it vaguely as “higher-grade,” but Ryu Min knew.
‘If you use this, there’s a chance you’ll get anything from at least Unique materials up to God-grade materials.’
With his current Luck stat, he would at least get Legendary materials.
And there was a chance one or two God-grade materials could be mixed in.
‘But if I have Min Juri’s buff, that changes everything.’
That was why Ryu Min decided to hold off on using it for now.
Min Juri’s buff had ended while climbing the tower, so using it now would be a loss.
‘Once I’m back in the real world, I’ll ask Min Juri and use it then. Before that….’
Ryu Min’s hand opened the crafting window.
‘Now that I’ve collected all the Legendary materials, should I make an item?’
Thanks to the Legendary material he’d just obtained, he now had everything.
Ryu Min opened the shop window and purchased a Master-grade scythe called Death’s Scythe.
He intended to use it to make a Legendary weapon.
‘If I use my existing Death’s Side as the base material, I’ll only get an Expert-grade Legendary at best.’
What Ryu Min wanted was a Master-grade Legendary weapon.
This was why he’d bought a 6,000-gold normal scythe from the shop.
[Main Material]
-Death’s Scythe
[Sub Materials]
-Fragment of Immortal Skin
-Ogre’s Heart
-Mage Skeleton Bone Powder
-Top-Grade Tough Leather
-Abyssal Orb
If he had his way, Ryu Min wanted to make not a Legendary, but a God-grade weapon.
But he put it on hold.
‘My damage isn’t lacking yet, so it’s better to craft other equipment first.’
So the God-grade weapon got pushed back in priority, but that didn’t mean he could keep using only his Unique weapon, Death’s Side, forever.
That was why he’d decided to make a Legendary weapon now.
‘Then… shall I craft it?’
The moment he pressed the craft button, a bright light burst out.
[Crafting Successful!]
[You have created ‘Corrupted God’s Scythe.’]
[Corrupted God’s Scythe]
-Category: Weapon
-Grade: Legendary
-Attack Power: 666
-Effect: Attack Speed +100%; You can increase the scythe’s width and length up to 5 times. However, damage is distributed according to the number of monsters within the range.
-Durability: 10,000/10,000
-Use Restriction: Master grade or higher
-Description: A rake-like scythe said to have been favored by a certain corrupted god. It was named for how it “sweeps monsters up like a rake.”
Just as the description said, the scythe could adjust its length and range.
‘In other words, I can use a scythe like a ranged weapon.’
He could make it extend as he swung, and he could pull it back in.
In other words, you could think of it as being able to wield the scythe freely like a whip.
‘And since the scythe itself gets bigger, the attack range gets wider too.’
Since it increased not only its reach but also its area, it was great for taking down many enemies.
In terms of pure area, it was almost at the level of Moonlight Slaughter.
‘A basic attack with an area like Moonlight Slaughter. In short, it’s the perfect weapon for herding and farming mobs.’
If it had a weakness, it was that damage got distributed by the number of monsters—but against a bunch of low-level monsters, he could still kill them in one hit without any problem.
‘And it’s not weak against a single target either.’
If there was only one monster in the attack range, the damage wouldn’t distribute; it would concentrate entirely on that one target.
A weapon that applied in the user’s favor whether there were many enemies or few.
No wonder Ryu Min couldn’t wipe the smile off his face.
‘With this, taking first place this Round will be easy.’
Just as he was embedding the top-grade red magic stone that had been set in Death’s Side into his new weapon—
Kugugung—
The tower shook, and a message appeared.
[All floors of the tower have been cleared. There are no remaining rewards.]
[Initiating the Tower of Ordeals collapse sequence.]
[You will be returned to your original dimension shortly.]
[Once again, congratulations on clearing the Tower of Ordeals.]
When Ryu Min opened his eyes, all he could see was pitch-black darkness.
‘I’m back in the original cave.’
It was where he’d discovered the sub-quest, but he couldn’t see any portal or anything.
Since he’d cleared it, no one would ever find it again.
‘I should go back and proceed with the main quest.’
As he retraced the path he’d taken, Ryu Min released his transformation.
He’d already eaten everything he needed to, so there was no reason to keep pretending to be a Lost Yak.
When he sprinted ahead, he saw the subjugation force still standing at the entrance to the Forest of Beasts.
‘Good. I’m not late.’
Ryu Min had been in the tower for nearly 28 hours, but for them, only a few minutes had passed.
That was why the message had said not to worry about the outside world—because they didn’t share the same flow of time.
“Huh? Black Scythe-nim?”
Min Juri spotted Ryu Min and gasped in surprise.
Ryu Min had seen her 28 hours ago, but for Min Juri, this would be the first time.
“Is it really Black Scythe-nim? It’s really Black Scythe-nim?”
“Yeah. Can’t you tell just by looking?”
“I never thought I’d see you here. I figured Black Scythe-nim would definitely go with option five.”
“Didn’t you say you were going with option one?”
“Huh? Ah…”
Min Juri’s eyes, already wide with surprise, grew even wider.
-Wh-what, don’t tell me you followed me because I said I was going with option one?
The moment he heard her inner thoughts, Ryu Min realized he’d messed up.
‘Damn. I’ve only caused a misunderstanding for no reason.’
To clear up Min Juri’s misunderstanding—now spiraling into weird imagination—Ryu Min added,
“Rather than choosing option five, I thought it’d be more profitable to follow you and get your buff. My body’s gotten so used to it that it feels empty without it.”
“Didn’t I give you the buff before we chose?”
“I did, but you never know, do you? The quest time could end up being long enough that I’d need to keep receiving it. And somehow… I had a feeling option one might be a better choice than option five.”
“Ahh.”
After he explained that much, Min Juri seemed to accept it and nodded.
“Anyway, I’m glad you came. With Black Scythe-nim here, this subjugation is basically already cleared.”
Grinning, Min Juri held out her hand.
“Since we’re talking about it, I’ll put the buff on you again.”
“Thanks.”
“It’s nothing. Compared to what I’ve gotten from you, Black Scythe-nim, this is nothing at all.”
While Min Juri applied the buff, the subjugation force began to enter the forest slowly.
Most of the players had tense eyes, but Min Juri walked as casually as if she were on a stroll, chatting with Black Scythe.
With the strongest at Level 80 right beside her, there was no way she’d be nervous.
Of course, she still didn’t know his current level was 89.
‘Even if they find out later that my level jumped a lot, they won’t really suspect anything.’
Since he’d power-leveled during the easiest Lizardman subjugation, people might find it odd, but that was all.
Most would just shrug it off.
“Black Scythe-nim, have you ever hunted Lizardmen before?”
“Not sure. This is my first time too.”
He had hunted them while traveling with the elf merchant caravan in Round 8, but he acted like he hadn’t.
Min Juri believed he’d cleared the dwarf merchant caravan with her.
“How strong do you think Lizardmen are? They said option one was the easiest, so they shouldn’t be that strong, right?”
“Don’t worry. You’re strong enough.”
“Still, since it’s a monster I’m facing for the first time, I’m a little nervous.”
“Then watch other people fight before you jump in. If it’s your first time facing a monster, scouting first isn’t a bad idea.”
“Yeah, I should do that. Thanks for the advice. I’m going to study by watching you fight, Black Scythe-nim.”
“Well… watching me fight won’t help much.”
He spoke the truth, but it didn’t seem to reach Min Juri.
Her head was full of the thought that watching Black Scythe’s battle would make her feel at ease.
“But that’s a scythe I haven’t seen before?”
“Ah, this? I happened to get a chance to obtain it.”
“Somehow, it looks even better than the previous one.”
As the two of them exchanged trivial conversation—
“Shwiiiiiik—!”
“Shwiiiii—!”
Lizardmen burst out of the forest as if they’d been waiting.
Captain of the subjugation force, Kaltz, shouted with a tense face.
“Everyone, prepare for combat!”
It couldn’t be helped.
It wasn’t one or two Lizardmen that had jumped out.
There were easily hundreds.
Since it was designed so that the number matched the number of participants, it was only natural.
“There are too many Lizardmen! Warriors from another world, don’t separate from one another—watch your flanks and subjugate the Lizardmen…!”
In that moment, Kaltz stopped speaking.
Because the players were staring blankly at one spot.
“What are you all doing in the middle of battle!”
Spacing out like that in combat was extremely dangerous.
Before he could chew them out, he shifted his gaze to where they were looking, as if to see what had caught their attention.
Then Kaltz stopped dead in his tracks.
“……”
He, too, had no choice but to stand there blankly, just like the players.
He was looking at the sight of a Reaper sweeping up Lizardmen like a rake.