100 Floors All Master - Chapter 101

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All Master of 100 Floors Episode 101

18th Floor. Magic World (2)

[Title: Anyone who learned magic on the 18th Floor?]

[I was told I had no talent and just did odd jobs until the end. Is this normal?]

[Maruima Atsuya (19th Floor): That’s normal. I understand there are only about ten people in the entire world who are qualified. One of them is Olivia Turner.]

[Gasan Woo-an (18th Floor): Ah… So that’s how it was. Unfortunately, it’s a progression quest so it doesn’t end here either. How frustrating.]

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At the very front of the crowd, at the entrance of the Magic Tower, a transparent orb was placed.

That orb was a Talent Assessment Orb. When someone with talent for magic touched the orb, a blue flame would flicker to life. The greater the talent, the stronger the flame became.

“I’m first!”

The man at the front placed his hand on the orb with a confident expression. His face showed he had no doubt about his talent for magic.

However, the orb showed no change whatsoever.

The mage sitting beside the orb spoke indifferently.

“Failed. Please leave.”

“Wh-what? Th-that can’t be right. Something must be wrong…”

“Sigh.”

The mage sighed and flicked his finger. The man’s body disappeared as if extinguished. He had been banished outside.

“Next.”

An annoyed voice echoed.

The excitement that had filled the air instantly died down. The village woman who was next in line hesitantly placed her hand on the orb. Once again, no light appeared.

“Failed. Next.”

“…”

People continued to touch the orb, and nothing happened, over and over. A cold silence descended.

Kang Jun-hyeok watched the scene as if he had expected this.

Talent for magic wasn’t given to just anyone.

Even in this world that was friendly to magic, there was barely one person among ten thousand. For humans from Earth, it was one in ten million.

Since this was a floor that required such innate talent, most players couldn’t learn magic here. The norm was to do odd jobs at the Magic Tower while gaining only simple knowledge.

Unfortunately, Kang Jun-hyeok also had no talent for magic. He had gained nothing from the 18th Floor, and his learning of magic was a story for much later.

But this time was different.

The line slowly shortened. Occasionally, some people produced flames, but they were barely at the level of candlelight. Even so, they were delighted, though their numbers were just a handful.

Finally, it was Kang Jun-hyeok’s turn. He approached the orb.

The mage had an annoyed expression, as if he held no expectations for Kang Jun-hyeok.

“Place your hand.”

Kang Jun-hyeok lightly placed his hand on the orb.

At that moment, the mage’s expression changed.

A flame flickered in the orb. But something was strange.

“…Ash-colored?”

It was an ash-colored spark.

This was impossible. This was an orb that confirmed talent. Magical talent always produced a blue light. He had never heard or seen an ash-colored spark before.

‘It’s internal energy.’

Kang Jun-hyeok thought to himself. That ash-colored aura must be expressing the internal energy he possessed.

And it didn’t end there.

“…!”

The mage suddenly stood up from his seat. His eyes were filled with shock.

A red color began to cover the ash-colored spark.

Something crimson, red like fresh blood.

It devoured the ash color and consumed the orb. The orb trembled, unable to withstand the power.

And finally.

Craaack!

The orb shattered. Kang Jun-hyeok watched with an expression of interest.

“So this is how it feels.”

“Wh-wh-who are you?”

The mage looked at Kang Jun-hyeok with an incomprehensible expression. The people behind him also murmured in confusion. The mage, who had been staring at him blankly, moved frantically.

“Pl-please wait a moment.”

The mage went inside. Shocked gazes turned toward Kang Jun-hyeok. A few minutes later, Magic Tower Master Wihanian appeared.

“So the orb shattered?”

“Y-yes. I couldn’t understand it at all, so I had no choice but to call you, Tower Master.”

“Hmm.”

Wihanian, who had been looking at Kang Jun-hyeok, extended his hand.

“What is your name?”

“Kang Jun-hyeok.”

“Kang Jun-hyeok. Shall we shake hands?”

“By all means.”

He grasped the hand that Kang Jun-hyeok extended. Waves of magical power quickly swept through his body.

“…!”

And at that moment, the Magic Tower Master’s eyes widened. He hastily withdrew his hand and stepped back.

“T-Tower Master?”

The mage was confused. It looked as if Wihanian was frightened of the man before him and backing away.

Wihanian, who had been staring blankly at Kang Jun-hyeok for a moment, slowly opened his mouth.

“…I will personally attend to him. You bring a new orb and continue the testing.”

“Ah, yes.”

“Follow me this way.”

Wihanian turned around. Under gazes filled with shock and bewilderment, Kang Jun-hyeok calmly entered the Magic Tower.

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He was guided to the reception room.

Sitting on the luxurious golden sofa, he held an elegant teacup. As he waited while drinking the high-quality tea, Wihanian soon entered.

“Sorry to keep you waiting. I had something to relay briefly.”

“Not at all.”

“Then let’s get straight to the point.”

Wihanian, sitting across from him, bowed respectfully.

“What business does the great True Ancestor have in this place?”

A low voice resonated. Sunken eyes turned toward Kang Jun-hyeok.

Kang Jun-hyeok leaned back against the sofa without answering. Perhaps thinking it was a test, Wihanian continued speaking.

“The orb used for testing is a Talent Assessment Orb that discerns power and talent. Not just magical talent, but an individual’s strength and stature as well. It grasps all of that. It was crafted with great care by the Magic Tower.”

It boasted considerable intensity accordingly. Ordinary people couldn’t even ignite a spark, and even those born with magical talent could only kindle a small candle flame.

But Kang Jun-hyeok had shattered the orb itself.

There were several possibilities for this.

One was that he possessed magical talent born once in a year throughout the universe.

Or, he possessed power capable of shaking heaven and earth.

If not that, then he was great and great. A possessor of stature that was complete in itself.

“A crimson light like fresh blood shattered the orb. You are a True Ancestor. Are you not?”

“Even if I were a True Ancestor.”

Kang Jun-hyeok slowly opened his mouth.

“You are the Magic Tower Master. You wouldn’t be in a position to cower before a True Ancestor.”

Even if True Ancestors were strong, Wihanian was also a great Magic Tower Master. There was no reason for him to take such a humble stance.

At those words, Wihanian let out a bitter laugh.

“I would have done so if you were an ordinary True Ancestor. But what I sensed from you was by no means such a concept.”

Something higher than that.

Literally, one who possessed the qualification to rule an entire race. A stature incomparable to someone like Wihanian himself.

The stature of True Blood that Eldyria had bestowed upon Kang Jun-hyeok. Wihanian had recognized it. Eldyria muttered.

[Someone I didn’t see in the Great War. He’s quite capable.]

“Who are you? Why have you come to this place?”

Wihanian swallowed. His body was tense, ready to respond at any moment.

Kang Jun-hyeok spoke quietly.

“First, I am not a True Ancestor.”

“What? What do you mean…”

“You can think of me as a human who can become a True Ancestor. Do you feel I have that much power?”

“That’s… no, but.”

The power currently felt from Kang Jun-hyeok was insignificant compared to that stature. That was one of the reasons confusing Wihanian.

“What I have received is only qualification. I haven’t proven it yet. You don’t need to be so wary.”

“Hahaha.”

Wihanian let out a dry laugh.

To say not to worry because it was just received qualification.

Then didn’t that mean there was someone who had bestowed that qualification?

It was no comfort at all.

“I would appreciate it if you treated me as an ordinary guest.”

“If that’s what you wish. Welcome to our establishment.”

Kang Jun-hyeok smiled inwardly at the extremely courteous treatment.

Wihanian asked cautiously.

“Then may I ask what brought you here?”

“You can treat me casually. I’m a guest, after all.”

Wihanian spoke as if squeezing out the words.

“…What did you come here for?”

“I came to learn magic.”

“Hmm?”

Wihanian’s eyes widened.

“Magic? You?”

Wihanian’s bewilderment was natural.

“Aren’t you a swordsman?”

What he sensed from Kang Jun-hyeok was the dignity of a True Ancestor. And Internal Energy. Kang Jun-hyeok showed interest.

“You know about it? I thought Internal Energy didn’t exist in this world.”

“I’ve done research. Learning magic would be impossible, wouldn’t it?”

The dignity of a True Ancestor aside, Internal Energy was the problem. Magic and Internal Energy. It was impossible to handle both powers simultaneously.

But Kang Jun-hyeok was a Player.

For him, such restrictions didn’t exist.

“There’s no problem.”

“…If you say so. But even so, I don’t sense any magical talent in you.”

“That part is also no problem. I have something in mind.”

“…What a strange guest has arrived.”

Wihanian shook his head.

“If that’s truly your intention, then I understand. I welcome you as a guest of the Magic Tower.”

Wihanian took out a blue badge from his chest and handed it over. Kang Jun-hyeok let out an admiring exclamation.

“A Blue Badge?”

An access pass given to visitors of the Magic Tower. Among them, the Blue Badge was the highest level badge that allowed free access to all Schools. With this, moving around would be much easier.

‘How convenient.’

He had no talent for magic.

Originally, even entering the Magic Tower would have been problematic.

But thanks to Eldyria’s True Blood, it was resolved without any issues. Eldyria spoke quietly.

[I am far more valuable than that useless thing in your hand. Don’t you think so?]

[Just quietly watch and observe.]

Manbyeonggi grumbled. Kang Jun-hyeok smiled and stood up from his seat.

“Then please take care of me for the time being.”

“…Yes.”

Wihanian nodded with a somewhat uncomfortable expression.

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