100 Floors All Master - Chapter 104

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All Master of 100 Floors Episode 104

 

18th Floor. Magic World (5)

 

Kang Jun-hyeok took out a ruby. He applied force to his hand and crushed the ruby.

 

Crack.

 

Several fragments appeared.

 

Using a whole gem wouldn’t be a problem, but that would consume too much. Even if he broke the gem and used the fragments, it would only reduce the power but wouldn’t cause any issues.

 

He imbued one of the created fragments with the magic formula of the ArcanaGem School. He went to the training ground and activated the gem.

 

Kuuuung!

 

A red explosion occurred, shaking the training ground.

 

Power incomparable to the Fireball Staff.

 

Kang Jun-hyeok assessed it coldly.

 

‘The power is low and unstable.’

 

He took out a new fragment. He corrected the errors in the magic formula, strengthened it further, and activated it again.

 

Kuuuuung!

 

The power of the magic activated this way was stronger than before, and its precision had also increased.

 

[Arcana Gem Magic proficiency has increased.]

 

His proficiency had increased. It meant he was on the right path. After that, Kang Jun-hyeok continued to use gem fragments to modify and strengthen his magic formulas.

 

Kuung!

 

Kuuung!

 

Kuuuuuung!

 

[Arcana Gem Magic proficiency has increased.]

 

His proficiency increased once again.

 

Kang Jun-hyeok smiled.

 

The weakness of the ArcanaGem School was that it required too many resources.

 

Not only in actual combat but even during training, gems had to be used, making it difficult to manage.

 

That was precisely the reason it was ostracized and despised at the Magic Tower.

 

In other words, if that issue could be resolved, one could grow rapidly.

 

[Arcana Gem Magic proficiency has increased.]

 

[Arcana Gem Magic proficiency has increased.]

 

Kang Jun-hyeok continued to train his magic. After several hours passed and it became late at night, his mana was completely depleted.

 

“This is really good.”

 

His mana was 11. It was close to a basic stat. If it had been other magic, his mana would have run out in less than an hour and he would have had to rest.

 

However, Arcana Gem Magic consumed extremely little mana, allowing for long training sessions.

 

When he left the training ground and returned to the school, Tia was there making strange sounds while researching magic.

 

“Hieek! Hihihiek! Hihihihiek!”

 

“You seem to be in a good mood.”

 

“Of course! You gave me something this amazing!”

 

He had given Tia ten of the hundred gems he possessed.

 

The more she developed the ArcanaGem School, the more it would benefit him as well.

 

With catalysts beyond her wildest dreams, Tia had gone half mad. Since then, she hadn’t been sleeping properly and continued researching magic non-stop.

 

“The God of Magic took pity on me and sent you down, right? Right? That must be it!”

 

She exclaimed excitedly while handling the gems. Kang Jun-hyeok chuckled softly.

 

A month passed like that.

 

During that time, Kang Jun-hyeok focused solely on training magic without caring about anything else. Thanks to the founder of Arcana Gem Magic personally advising and teaching him, his progress was exceptional. Before long, he achieved results.

 

[Arcana Gem Magic proficiency has increased from E to D.]

 

[Passive Skill: Arcana Gem Magic]

 

[Grade: Intermediate]

 

[Proficiency: D]

 

[Magic that uses gems created by Tia Lilinetth as catalysts. Mana consumption for using magic is virtually nonexistent. Does not require talent for magic. Can amplify and manipulate the power contained within gems by using them as catalysts.]

 

Kang Jun-hyeok smiled.

 

He, who had no talent for magic, had reached proficiency D in just one month.

 

If he told other mage Players, they would scoff and tell him to stop talking nonsense. Normally, reaching D proficiency required investing years of time. Even Manbyeonggi muttered in apparent surprise.

 

[It’s a strange magic. There are no restrictions except consuming gems. To think it allows even a commoner like you to walk the path of magic. Can such a school really exist?]

 

“It’s excellent.”

 

It was precisely because of that advantage that Arcana Gem Magic could become widely known throughout the universe.

 

While Players only handled lost and corrupted fragments, he had become able to wield complete Arcana Gem Magic.

 

Kang Jun-hyeok smiled pleasantly as he checked the number of gems consumed.

 

‘I used about thirty.’

 

Seventy gems remained. It was enough to proceed with the Quest.

 

It had been a month since entering the 18th Floor.

 

It was about time for things to end. Just then, Tia burst through the door. She looked at Kang Jun-hyeok with an excited face. Her brown eyes sparkled like gems.

 

“Kang Jun-hyeok! An opportunity has come!”

 

“An opportunity?”

 

Kang Jun-hyeok asked leisurely, knowing everything already. Tia shouted loudly.

 

“The School Tournament!”

 

* * *

 

The School Tournament.

 

A competition where one disciple from each school participates. Conducted in tournament style, with the last remaining person being the victor.

 

Winning this tournament.

 

That was exactly the Perfect Clear condition for the 18th Floor.

 

‘In my previous life, I couldn’t even participate.’

 

Having no talent for magic, he had only done odd jobs. The 18th Floor Quest had ended with him accomplishing nothing, but now he could participate in the tournament with dignity. A strange feeling of emotion washed over him.

 

Tia seemed to feel the same way as she clenched her fist tightly.

 

“Until now, I couldn’t even participate because I had no disciples… but this time I have you!”

 

She looked at Kang Jun-hyeok with sparkling eyes.

 

“You’re strong! You have plenty of gems to use as catalysts. Someone like you might even be able to win!”

 

Those weren’t empty words. Kang Jun-hyeok’s current proficiency was D. He had far surpassed the typical disciple level. Kang Jun-hyeok had sufficient chances of victory.

 

“That’s what I intend to do.”

 

“Ah! If you win, you can go up to the top floor. Support will increase too. Then I’ll get more disciples!”

 

Tia dreamed of a rosy future with a dreamy expression. Kang Jun-hyeok’s gaze fell on the paper in her hand.

 

“Is that the tournament bracket?”

 

“Oh. Right! Let’s look at it together!”

 

She unfolded the paper with a bright smile. As she scanned through the participant list one by one, her face suddenly stiffened.

 

“…Huh? Alfrein from the Eternal School? Why is he competing?”

 

“Who is that?”

 

“The Magic Tower Master’s direct disciple. He hadn’t shown himself for 5 years, so I thought he was dead… but he’s alive?”

 

Tia made a groaning sound.

 

“It seems the Magic Tower Master finally decided it’s time to reveal him. This is troublesome. The only fortunate thing is that according to the bracket, you’d meet him in the finals?”

 

“Can’t I just beat him?”

 

“That guy is impossible.”

 

There was certainty in Tia’s voice.

 

“Alfrein is a genius who appears once in a hundred years. When he applied to the Magic Tower 5 years ago, the gems nearly shattered. The entire Magic Tower was turned upside down, you know? When everyone wanted to take him, the Magic Tower Master personally made him his direct disciple.”

 

The difference in both talent and training time was too great. No matter how outstanding Kang Jun-hyeok was, there was no chance of victory.

 

“Runner-up would still be fine! No, it would be excellent!”

 

Tia had given up in her heart. But Kang Jun-hyeok had a calm expression.

 

“I can win.”

 

“…Uh, uhh. Really?”

 

“Trust in the magic you created. I’ll proudly bring you victory.”

 

“Y-yes!”

 

Tia stammered and nodded her head vigorously.

 

And a few days later.

 

The Schools tournament began.

 

Kang Jun-hyeok, who had entered the tournament arena, wore a puzzled expression.

 

“Wihanian. You’re the referee?”

 

“That’s righ… No. That’s correct. I was specially assigned to referee this match.”

 

Magic Tower Master Wihanian slowly raised his hand.

 

“The first tournament participants are: Mage of Aethondo School, Hadorok. Mage of ArcanaGem School, Kang Jun-hyeok. Are you ready?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Yes!”

 

The opposing mage glared at Kang Jun-hyeok with hostile eyes.

 

‘I’ll show him what’s what.’

 

Hadorok was the mage who had guided Kang Jun-hyeok. He was Kainan’s disciple.

 

He had been eager to draw Kang Jun-hyeok into his school, but when Kang Jun-hyeok didn’t even care and chose the ArcanaGem School instead, Kainan felt resentful and ordered him to crush Kang Jun-hyeok.

 

Crush Kang Jun-hyeok to prove his own power. Even the Magic Tower Master was watching. There couldn’t be a better opportunity than this.

 

Intense emotions were directed toward Kang Jun-hyeok.

 

But Kang Jun-hyeok didn’t care at all.

 

The referee lowered his hand.

 

“Then, begin!”

 

“Haat!”

 

Hadorok quickly gathered mana and began casting.

 

Magic was about gathering mana to create a tangible form. Naturally, it required a long casting process.

 

While he was sweating profusely preparing a powerful spell.

 

Kang Jun-hyeok casually took out a gem crystal from his chest and threw it.

 

The gem flying toward Hadorok exploded directly.

 

Boooooom!

 

“Gaaaah!”

 

Hadorok’s body, which had been earnestly casting, was blown away and slammed into the wall. His twitching body went limp. Kang Jun-hyeok whistled.

 

“Definitely strong.”

 

There was a clear difference from the Arcana Gem Magic he had used in his previous life. Satisfied with the real combat test, Kang Jun-hyeok turned his head to Wihanian.

 

“It’s over.”

 

“…End. Kang Jun-hyeok wins.”

 

Wihanian, who had been watching in a daze, hastily called the end. Tia, who was watching from the spectator seats, silently screamed and waved her hands vigorously.

 

Kang Jun-hyeok waved back at her and entered the waiting room.

 

“ArcanaGem School magic doesn’t require casting.”

 

A moment later. Wihanian entered and spoke.

 

“You just throw gems prepared in advance as catalysts and it’s over. We accepted it into the Magic Tower because of that uniqueness, but it’s never been proven even once due to the value of the gems. Where did you get the gems?”

 

“I had a place to get them.”

 

“…The being who gave you blood?”

 

Instead of answering, Kang Jun-hyeok smiled slightly. Wihanian let out a hollow laugh.

 

“To think there’s someone behind you who can provide gems that even the Magic Tower can’t easily support. What a remarkable being. Tia will be happy.”

 

“Thank you.”

 

“I’m the one who should be grateful. I’ve always felt sorry for her. …If you continue like this, you’ll fight my disciple.”

 

Wihanian smiled slightly.

 

“I look forward to it.”

 

After that, Kang Jun-hyeok broke through the tournament in an instant.

 

All the mages needed casting, but Kang Jun-hyeok didn’t. While they were earnestly preparing their magic, he would just casually throw a gem and it was over. He reached the finals without any particular difficulty.

 

At the end of it all, Kang Jun-hyeok faced.

 

“Finals. Mage Alfrein of the Eternal School. Mage Kang Jun-hyeok of the ArcanaGem School.”

 

A tall mage with blue hair appears before Kang Jun-hyeok. Kang Jun-hyeok stares intently at his opponent.

 

‘This is the first time I’m seeing him in person.’

 

The Tower had invited all beings in the universe who possessed Challenge Rights.

 

Among them, there were quite a few who possessed outstanding talent for magic and were called geniuses.

 

However, among all of them, except for one person, no one had ever won the 18th Floor tournament.

 

The reason was the man standing right before his eyes.

 

[It’s been a while since I’ve seen this guy too.]

 

Eldyria muttered.

 

A genius mage who might appear once in a hundred years throughout the entire universe. In the past, he was a mage who had been active even during the Great War that spanned the universe.

 

He was the final opponent of the 18th Floor.

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