100 Floors All Master - Chapter 76
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All Master of 100 Floors Episode 076
Floor 14. Great Ocean (4)
[Kuuuuuuuu!]
A pained scream echoes out. The bridge shakes as the Great Ocean churns.
[Kuuu! Kuuuuuu!]
Kuuung! Thud!
Eight swinging tentacles create massive waves. Kang Jun-hyeok moves his body to dodge while looking at the Kraken.
“Not quite blinded, I see.”
The eye was far too large and the cornea itself was thick. Inflicting injury was the limit.
But at least it would have difficulty opening its eye for a while.
[Kuuuuuuu!]
The Kraken lets out a roar of rage. Its massive tentacles move, targeting Kang Jun-hyeok.
Kuuuuung!
That alone makes the sea surge. A direct hit would cut his health in half instantly.
But it doesn’t matter. As long as he doesn’t get hit.
He moves his body quickly to dodge. The Kraken relies considerably on its vision. With its single eye injured, it was impossible for it to land attacks on Kang Jun-hyeok.
He narrowly dodges and thrusts his spear into a tentacle. The spear tip pierces in and red blood gushes out.
[Kuuuuuu!]
The Kraken writhes in pain, moving its tentacles violently. He dodges with strange movements and throws his spear. The flying spear embeds in the Kraken’s body. The Kraken lets out another pained scream.
[Kuuu! Kuuuuuuu!]
The Kraken’s body shakes violently. Rough waves surge forth. Something like ultrasonic waves sweep across the sea.
It was a wave of Mind Control.
The Kraken’s ability – an adult Kraken could dominate all creatures in the Great Ocean. No matter how juvenile, it could easily crush the mind of an ordinary human.
However.
“It doesn’t work.”
Kang Jun-hyeok shook it off with just a light shake of his head.
[You have acquired the Mental Immunity skill.]
[Mental Immunity skill proficiency has increased from F to E.]
[Mental Immunity skill proficiency has increased from E to D.]
Even though he had returned to the past, his mental strength hadn’t gone anywhere. There was no way he would be affected by the Mind Control of a mere juvenile Kraken.
Crack.
After continuously stabbing and attacking the swinging tentacles, the tip of a tentacle was severed. From the Kraken’s perspective, it was about the size of a fingertip, but given its size, it was as large as Kang Jun-hyeok’s torso.
He collects the Kraken’s tentacle. The Kraken writhes in pain.
[Kuuu. Kuuuuu…]
The Kraken stopped attacking. After seeming to ponder for a moment, it soon spread waves of Mind Control.
“I told you it doesn’t work.”
Kang Jun-hyeok lightly shook his head to clear it. He tried to prepare for the Kraken’s continuing attack.
But soon he realized something strange.
From over there, countless people were running toward him.
“Uwaaaaah!”
“Uwuwuwuw!”
The Fishmen screamed as they lunged toward Kang Jun-hyeok. Kang Jun-hyeok’s expression changed.
“This wasn’t expected.”
Kang Jun-hyeok clicked his tongue as he dodged the grasp of a Fishman trying to catch him.
The Kraken could control the minds of countless living beings.
But there was a large variance depending on its growth. In the case of juveniles, they could control minds for now, but that was about it. They could give simple commands but couldn’t issue specific orders.
But now the Kraken had given the Fishmen an order to target Kang Jun-hyeok.
‘Is it transitioning to sub-adult stage?’
[Kuooooh!]
After giving orders to the Fishmen, the Kraken moved its tentacles again to attack Kang Jun-hyeok. Kang Jun-hyeok, who was about to dodge as before, hesitated.
To the Kraken, the Fishmen were nothing more than tools that could be created anytime through Mind Control.
Naturally, it didn’t care at all about their safety or well-being. If he dodged the swinging tentacles, the Fishmen trying to grab him would take a direct hit.
With no choice, he didn’t dodge and raised his shield instead. The tentacle swung through the Great Ocean collided with his shield, and Kang Jun-hyeok’s body was pushed back through the water.
“Hmm.”
A strong impact shook his body. Even though he blocked with his shield, it consumed enough stamina.
[Kuaaaah!]
Excited that its attack had hit, the Kraken swung its tentacles even more violently. Combined with the Fishmen’s interference, Kang Jun-hyeok couldn’t properly dodge.
[Kuaaaah!]
And finally, the Kraken caught Kang Jun-hyeok. It wrapped its long tentacles around his body, trying to crush him.
Tremendous force pressed down on Kang Jun-hyeok. Overwhelming power. It was difficult to escape with his abilities alone.
[Repulsion.]
So he activated his skill.
Kuuuuung!
A powerful wave spread out from Kang Jun-hyeok’s body as the center. The tentacle’s pressure momentarily loosened. With his vision cleared, he activated another skill.
[Crack Movement.]
He moved outside the range of the tentacles. He looked at the Kraken rampaging in anger at losing its prey.
‘I could do it if I tried, but.’
The Fishmen would get hurt and die.
If that happened, Perfect Clear would essentially be out of reach. He alone wasn’t enough.
“Let’s meet again in a bit.”
Kang Jun-hyeok first returned to the Merpeople Village. The Village Chief approached him in a fuss.
“Wh-what happened!”
The massive shockwave that shook the Great Ocean had spread all the way to the Mermaid Village. The Mermaids were trembling in fear from the intense wave of power.
Kang Jun-hyeok calmly explained the situation.
That a Kraken had taken up residence in the Fishmen Village.
That monster was using Mind Control on the Fishmen, controlling them.
Alpram, the guardian of the Great Ocean, was probably also being controlled by the Kraken.
The Village Chief who heard the story was shocked.
“K, Kraken? Is that really true?”
“Here’s the evidence.”
Kang Jun-hyeok showed the severed Kraken’s Tentacle. The Village Chief’s body fell backward. Even though it was just a severed part, it contained an aura that made him terrified in an instant.
“Good heavens! Good heavens! What is this about!”
Kraken.
A mighty sea monster and ruler of the Great Ocean. The emperor of the Deep Sea who could control the minds of all living beings and make them into Slaves.
That legend was widely spread among the Mermaids. But they thought it was just a legend, a story unrelated to them, yet it had made its nest right next to them.
The Village Chief’s face instantly turned pale with fear.
“Th, then surely we too…”
“No. That doesn’t seem to be the case.”
The current Kraken was at best a juvenile barely reaching sub-adult stage. Such widespread Mind Control would be difficult. Probably just controlling Alpram and the Fishmen was already taxing its strength.
The Village Chief who heard the explanation let out a sigh of relief.
“At least that’s fortunate…”
“But it’s still a problem.”
“Y, yes.”
A Kraken had appeared.
This wasn’t some simple Village dispute, but a problem that could collapse the order of the Great Ocean. The Village Chief swallowed hard.
“…I’ll have to send someone to the Mermaid Kingdom.”
It was the right judgment.
No matter how juvenile it was, just a few Mermaids couldn’t stand against it.
Contacting the Kingdom and calling for powerful Knights was the correct answer. It was probably one of the standard clearing methods.
But Kang Jun-hyeok shook his head.
“It’s the right judgment, but it will probably be too late.”
“T, too late. What do you mean by that?”
“The Kraken has realized it’s been discovered.”
It understood that its location had been exposed and that enemies were making moves. From the beginning, approaching so close and returning undetected was impossible, so it was unavoidable.
“It probably won’t stay idle. It will try to attack by mobilizing Alpram and the Fishmen under its control. How far is it from here to the Merpeople Kingdom?”
“…No matter how fast, it takes three days.”
“Then including the time for internal discussions and dispatching Knights, it would take a week. That’s enough time for the Village to be destroyed.”
Even if they succeeded in defeating the Kraken, their home would be destroyed.
At that fact, the Village Chief’s face turned pale.
“Ah, aah… What should we do…”
“There’s one way.”
Kang Jun-hyeok smiled slightly.
* * *
“A, a method? What would that be?”
The Village Chief rushed forward as if clinging to him. To his pleading expression, Kang Jun-hyeok spoke calmly.
“We will directly face the Kraken and defeat it.”
“…Is, is that possible?”
“It’s possible. How do you think I managed to cut off the Kraken’s Tentacle?”
“…Ah.”
The Village Chief’s eyes widened.
The human before him had not only returned alive from facing the Kraken, but had also succeeded in cutting off part of its tentacle.
It meant he was a being with the power to fight the sea monster.
“I can face the Kraken. The problem is that the Fishmen controlled by the Kraken will try to stop me.”
“…You want us to deal with those Fishmen.”
“When I say deal with them, it’s nothing grand. You just need to hold them back so they can’t interfere with my fight against the Kraken.”
“Hmm…”
The Village Chief had a troubled expression.
Even so, to fight the Kraken. He couldn’t help but worry. Kang Jun-hyeok spoke subtly but with a powerful tone.
“Will you run away?”
“Uh, what?”
“You said the Merfolk have friendly relations with this Village. They are now being Mind Controlled by the Kraken and moving against their will. Even if you flee the Village and seek help from the Kingdom, they will all die. You’ll also lose your homeland.”
The Village Chief’s eyes wavered. Kang Jun-hyeok drove the point home.
“You won’t die. I will face the Kraken. And I will be victorious. I swear on the honor of a god whose name I cannot speak.”
Like a Pilgrim serving a god, he spoke with strong conviction. The Village Chief’s wavering eyes slowly settled. Soon he nodded as if he had made up his mind.
“The Fishmen are our friends. If they’re being controlled by that wicked Kraken, we must risk our lives to protect them. Wait a moment. I’ll persuade my people.”
“I’m counting on you.”
Kang Jun-hyeok smiled slightly.
[Persuasion Skill Proficiency has greatly increased.]
[Acting Skill Proficiency has greatly increased.]
Probably the standard approach for Floor 14’s Quest would be to send someone to the Mermaid Kingdom and receive their help.
But that was too bothersome.
It would take at least a week, and if problems arose, it could take nearly a month. Not only that, but there was also a difference in actual rewards.
Kraken.
Though still juvenile, it was a legendary sea monster he had rarely encountered.
If he personally defeated such an enemy, what would he gain?
Just imagining it was delightful.
‘It’s not just for my benefit either.’
Handling it this way would be most perfect.
There was just one problem.
Manbyeonggi smiled faintly.
[Your greed is excessive.]
“Really? I think it’s pretty ordinary.”
[As a Player should be. The problem is that you need to defeat the Kraken.]
Kraken.
That thing was a monster.
Even calling it a fluid creature, it wasn’t an opponent a Player could face.
At least in Manbyeonggi’s judgment, Kang Jun-hyeok had little chance of winning. Having accumulated countless experiences, his assessment was almost certainly correct.
“You don’t need to worry about that part.”
But Kang Jun-hyeok answered confidently.
“It won’t be a problem.”
[I look forward to it.]
Anticipation filled Manbyeonggi’s voice.
A moment later, the Village Chief returned with a stern expression. Behind him were mermaids filled with determination.
Kang Jun-hyeok smiled slightly.
“You seem to have steeled your resolve. Then let’s go. To save the sea.”
And for his reward.
Kang Jun-hyeok drew his weapon.
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