100 Floors All Master - Chapter 112

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All Master of 100 Floors Episode 112

 

20th Floor. Stubborn Old Woman (1)

 

[Title: Ah, this is really infuriating!]

 

[I wanted to kill that old woman!]

 

[Maruima Atsuya (22nd Floor): Looks like you cleared the 20th Floor. It is an infuriating floor. There are probably several players who actually killed the old woman.]

 

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“Good day.”

 

Kang Jun-hyeok visited the Blacksmith Shop filled with heat once again. The Blacksmith made an expression as if surprised.

 

“I thought it would take quite some time until your next visit, but you’re here already. That’s unexpected. I suppose you found something useful?”

 

“I’m not sure if you’ll be satisfied with it.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

The Blacksmith’s eyes widened as he looked on with an intrigued expression.

 

“Wait a moment. …Eldyria. Is that you?”

 

[It’s been a while.]

 

“Did you also give up everything like Manbyeonggi and become part of the Tower?”

 

[Don’t compare me to such a coward.]

 

[A coward, you say. How harsh.]

 

Eldyria clicked her tongue. Manbyeonggi grumbled but didn’t seem hurt. The Blacksmith observed for a moment and nodded as if understanding.

 

“A Link. Are you interested in him? That’s quite unexpected.”

 

[It’s none of your concern, so do your job.]

 

“If that’s what you wish.”

 

The Blacksmith shrugged his shoulders.

 

“So what did you bring? Let me take a look.”

 

“Here they are.”

 

Kang Jun-hyeok set down the Void Gem and Eternal Gem. Interest sparked in the Blacksmith’s eyes as he examined both.

 

“You brought something reasonably useful.”

 

The Eternal Gem was the driving force that operated Archmage Weed’s golems. Its value was immeasurable. Even Tia, who created Arcana Gem Magic, couldn’t fully analyze it to the end.

 

The Blacksmith was calling such materials reasonably useful. It was an indirect answer that showed the Blacksmith’s caliber.

 

“And if possible, I would be grateful if you could use these as materials as well.”

 

Kang Jun-hyeok showed the Magic Tower Lord’s Chief Staff and Magic Tome. The Blacksmith paused upon seeing the two pieces of equipment.

 

“You want magical equipment.”

 

“Correct.”

 

Kang Jun-hyeok smiled slightly. The Blacksmith stroked his chin.

 

“It’s closer to wanting an artifact rather than equipment.”

 

It wouldn’t be equipment that the Blacksmith would make. It would be closer to an enchanter’s work. Kang Jun-hyeok asked.

 

“Is it impossible?”

 

“Who do you think I am? This much isn’t difficult.”

 

The Blacksmith answered indifferently.

 

“The two gems are also specialized for magic. Even if you hadn’t asked, I would have made them in that direction. Come back in two weeks. I’ll put all my effort into making them.”

 

“Thank you.”

 

Kang Jun-hyeok smiled and returned. He called Pixie and transmitted the memories to her. Pixie let out an exclamation mixed with groans.

 

[Alfrein. It’s been a while. So that was his personality before everything broke down and became tattered? And… Arcana Gem Magic.]

 

The school created by Tia Lilinetth. Pixie let out an exclamation.

 

[What kind of magic is that? With just gems, there’s no need for casting or mana consumption. Near-infinite attacks are possible. For magic, it’s close to the level of Divine Authority, isn’t it? I can’t believe such magic could exist.]

 

Arcana Gem Magic was wondrous even to Pixie, who had traveled the universe.

 

[It’s regrettable. If she had been born on a better planet, she could have spread her fame widely, but she died without a name.]

 

“She’ll become known now.”

 

Since he would be handling Arcana Gem Magic. Pixie laughed joyfully.

 

[That’s right. It was an interesting memory. Here, take it.]

 

[320 Starlight.]

 

Kang Jun-hyeok was satisfied. Pixie asked.

 

[What will you do with the Gold?]

 

“I won’t use it yet.”

 

[Alright. Then see you next time!]

 

Pixie left. Kang Jun-hyeok began to take a leisurely rest.

 

And three days later. Kang Jun-hyeok entered the 20th Floor.

 

The Quest on the 20th Floor was to fulfill an Old Woman’s request.

 

Looking at the conditions alone, it wasn’t difficult at all, but there was a problem.

 

The problem was that the Old Woman’s requests were endless.

 

That wasn’t all. The Old Woman’s personality was extremely eccentric. Even when Players fulfilled her requests, instead of being grateful, she would find fault and throw tantrums. She would spout all kinds of insulting words and sometimes even hit them with her staff.

 

In that process, if you got angry and rebelled or resisted against the Old Woman, the Perfect Clear would be lost immediately. If you actually attacked her, the Quest would end right there.

 

It was a floor that required patience to clear.

 

And that was an area where Kang Jun-hyeok was more confident than anyone.

 

He fulfilled the Old Woman’s requests without complaint and solved problems she hadn’t even mentioned. In the process, he gained the Old Woman’s trust through Acting and Persuasion Skills.

 

The Old Woman, who had only hurled curses at other Players, gradually began to open her heart to Kang Jun-hyeok.

 

And finally.

 

“…You are different.”

 

The Old Woman acknowledged Kang Jun-hyeok.

 

“Unlike those fools who coveted my inheritance like a pack of hyenas, you’re different. I can feel that you truly care for and treat me with respect. Even that might be acting, but since I’ll die soon anyway, what does it matter?”

 

The Old Woman supported herself with her staff and rose from her chair.

 

Moving to a corner of the room, the Old Woman opened a safe that had never been opened before. Inside, brilliantly shining gold coins that dazzled the human eye could be seen.

 

“Here. This is the final legacy I’m leaving behind. Take it. You are qualified.”

 

The Old Woman acknowledged Kang Jun-hyeok.

 

But Kang Jun-hyeok did not accept it. He shook his head and took the Old Woman’s hand.

 

“You’re testing me until the very end.”

 

“I don’t need such wealth right now.”

 

“Hmph. Are you pretending to be a saint?”

 

“That’s not it.”

 

Kang Jun-hyeok shook his head.

 

“You’ll pass away before long anyway. Even if you live longer than I expect, you’ll return to God’s side faster than I will. So I just need to stay by your side until then. Then all your inheritance will be mine.”

 

The Old Woman was left speechless by his brazenly confident answer.

 

“…You cunning boy. How utterly shameless. So you were after my inheritance after all.”

 

“I won’t deny it. But until you pass away, I’ll do my best and care for you with all my heart. This isn’t a lie. Hoping for compensation for that kindness isn’t wrong, is it?”

 

Kang Jun-hyeok smiled slightly.

 

The Old Woman, who had been staring at Kang Jun-hyeok for a moment, chuckled.

 

“Shameless. Utterly shameless! But that’s exactly why I like you! We come empty-handed and leave empty-handed. What does wealth matter when we die! I swear on my life. All my property after death shall be yours!”

 

With those words, the Quest ended.

 

[Persuasion Skill proficiency has increased from D to C.]

 

[Acting Skill proficiency has greatly increased.]

 

[20th Floor Quest Clear.]

 

[Compensation will be determined based on your performance.]

 

[Checking achievement rate…]

 

[Check complete.]

 

[Achievement Rate: 100%]

 

[Perfect Clear. Congratulations! Additional rewards will be granted.]

 

[Title: Perfect Player effect has been added.]

 

[8,412 Gold has been granted.]

 

[Players who Perfect Cleared the 20th Floor: 1 person.]

 

[You are alone!]

 

[Universe Announcement.]

 

[Please congratulate them! Everyone in the Universe! A Perfect Player of the 20th Floor has appeared. This is an achievement no one has accomplished until now!]

 

[Achievement + 1]

 

He had achieved Perfect Clear once again. Kang Jun-hyeok smiled.

 

‘As expected, this method was the right answer.’

 

The clear condition for the 20th Floor was to fulfill the Old Woman’s request.

 

The Old Woman’s personality was eccentric and sharp, constantly getting on the Players’ nerves.

 

However, there were quite a few Players who didn’t mind such an Old Woman and genuinely cared for her with good intentions.

 

Olivia from his previous life was one of them.

 

She had refused the old woman’s offer to take her fortune and had genuinely cared for her.

 

But even she hadn’t achieved a Perfect Clear. Kang Jun-hyeok, who had been speculating about the reason, came to one conclusion.

 

That conclusion was that showing unconditional kindness alone wouldn’t work.

 

The old woman’s final words were a test. Rather, one should boldly admit to targeting her fortune and promise to care for her with utmost dedication until she died of old age. That was the only way to achieve a Perfect Clear.

 

And that speculation was correct.

 

“What a damn picky old lady.”

 

To show selfless goodwill and then reveal desire at the very last moment. Even though it was a relatively easy condition, there was a reason why no one had achieved a Perfect Clear until now.

 

“Eight thousand gold, huh.”

 

It was enough gold to make him whistle. His skill proficiency had also increased.

 

[Passive Skill: Persuasion]

 

[Grade: Lowest]

 

[Proficiency: C]

 

[Words and actions that make others accept your opinions. The beings of the Tower become quite conscious of your words and actions. They will listen to whatever you say. Even if you say something outrageous, your words will carry credibility.]

 

The Perfect Player effect was +2% to all gold earned in the future.

 

And one more thing.

 

His Achievement stat had reached 99.

 

Just 1 more to reach 100.

 

When the Achievement stat reached 100, a special benefit would be granted.

 

‘Originally, it would have taken quite a while.’

 

Reaching stat 100 wasn’t something that could be achieved easily. Most players typically couldn’t even obtain half of that. Even he in his previous life had to reach the mid-50th Floor to reach 100.

 

And now he was about to obtain it already. Kang Jun-hyeok called Pixie with a pleased expression and transmitted his memories to her. Pixie nodded as if finding it interesting.

 

[Hmm. It was quite watchable. Here.]

 

The starlight he obtained was 130. Since the content itself wasn’t particularly special, it was as expected.

 

[You should have quite a lot of gold accumulated by now, but you’re still not going to spend it?]

 

“It’s still not enough.”

 

[I’ll look forward to it. Then next is the 21st Floor. Hmm.]

 

Pixie, who had been thinking for a moment, grinned mischievously.

 

[This time will be quite interesting.]

 

Pixie left after saying those cryptic words.

 

And Kang Jun-hyeok knew what those words meant.

 

After three days had passed, Kang Jun-hyeok entered the 21st Floor.

 

An old and broken small space. Within it existed a single altar.

 

A woman was depicted on the altar.

 

The woman appeared quite ordinary on the surface. But from her strangely distorted face, countless emotions could be felt. Pain, hatred, deprivation, longing, envy, fear.

 

And all those emotions were converging into one thing.

 

Jealousy.

 

Manbyeonggi muttered.

 

[So this is where you went.]

 

[21st Floor Quest.]

 

[The Defeated of the Great War. Pass the trial given by Zelesi, God of Jealousy.]

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