100 Floors All Master - Chapter 142

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All Master of 100 Floors Episode 142

30th Floor. Desert of Death (1)

[Title: …This is the first time I’ve encountered such a case. I couldn’t even proceed with the Quest.]

[No matter how I try to talk to them, they reject and push me away. I even got attacked. Did everyone succeed in progressing through the 30th Floor?]

[Pham Min Deuk (36th Floor): No. The absolute majority of Players couldn’t even proceed and ended up terminating right away. They don’t trust others. They reject and exclude. Failure is only natural.]

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A vast desert.

The sun scorches the surface without a single cloud in sight. Heat waves shimmer in the air due to the intense heat.

It was an environment closest to the extreme on this planet where not a single plant could be seen.

But even in such a place, people found ways to survive.

He walked forward while recalling his memories. How long had he walked? In the distance, he could see green and blue hues. Vegetation was blooming around an oasis.

And near it, tents were gathered together.

Kang Jun-hyeok headed toward the tents. He could see camels tied up within a fence. People moved between the tents.

One of them spotted Kang Jun-hyeok. Soon their eyes widened. Their mouth opened wide.

“An outsider has come!”

“What?”

“An outsider?”

People made noise as they emerged from their tents. They looked at Kang Jun-hyeok in surprise, then soon gripped their weapons.

“Get lost!”

“If you don’t turn back right now, we’ll kill you!”

Fierce killing intent was visible. There was no hospitality or greeting toward the visitor.

‘This is the problem.’

Various tribes lived in the desert.

Leading and saving them was the Quest of the 30th Floor.

However, the desert tribes didn’t trust others.

Was it because they had lived in such harsh environments, or perhaps due to the long conflicts between tribes? They showed extreme exclusivity toward anyone outside their own group.

In this situation, even persuasion wouldn’t work.

The reason he could progress through the 29th Floor was largely because the people there could engage in logical dialogue.

Most importantly, he had been assigned the role of a retainer and belonged to the same group.

But to these people, he was nothing more than a stranger.

Their rejection was so strong that the Persuasion Skill didn’t work.

Trust couldn’t be built through normal methods.

Therefore, there was only one solution.

Kang Jun-hyeok smiled gently. Like a saint, with a warm and merciful smile. A calm voice rang out.

“I have come to this place to bestow mercy and grace upon you.”

“What?”

The tribe members frown. Kang Jun-hyeok continues speaking languidly.

“I have been watching over you all this time. Your appearance, living with all your might in this barren land, was truly beautiful. I have decided to bestow grace upon you in recognition of your deeds thus far.”

“Shut up!”

“What nonsense!”

Fierce resistance erupted. Those holding spears and scimitars scowled.

“You look like a cleric, but do you think we’d believe in gods or anything! We’re living here by our own strength! Where does this bastard get off spouting such bullshit!”

These people believe in themselves.

They deny gods and refuse to follow them. They had strong rejection toward believers.

That’s why even the Saintess from his previous life couldn’t lead and save them.

They couldn’t be suppressed by force either. They were the type who would rather thrust their necks onto blades and die.

So Kang Jun-hyeok made a judgment.

Then he just needed to not be a simple believer.

Something higher than that.

He needed to become an existence that even they couldn’t treat carelessly.

Overwhelming faith that crushes everything.

He would solve it with that.

“Foolish and ignorant children. Children who settled in this land following their ancestors’ will. Do you distrust me? What is this for? Your distrust is nothing but blind emotion without reason. Don’t you think that itself is a form of faith?”

“…It seems we can’t communicate. This is your last warning. Say one more word and I’ll kill…”

“I came here to save you.”

“…you.”

The faces of those who had been violently rejecting slowly hardened. They realized something was strange.

Something was off. Kang Jun-hyeok’s words weren’t those of a believer.

They were like the words of the very existence that believers worship.

Kiiing.

Divine power rises from Kang Jun-hyeok’s body. It doesn’t stop there.

[Glowing.]

His body begins to shine brightly.

The tribe members’ eyes widen at this miraculous event. Kang Jun-hyeok smiles inwardly.

‘Everything has its use after all.’

“I am Rukator, the god of this place. I am his avatar.”

“Huh, huh?”

“Ah?”

“I have come here to show you mercy.”

Kang Jun-hyeok spoke gently.

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“…Huh?”

“Huhhhhh?”

Confusion shows on the tribe members’ faces.

They can feel divine power from Kang Jun-hyeok.

Of course, it wasn’t Kang Jun-hyeok’s divine power.

It was divine power obtained through a contract with the Lost God.

But in the end, it wasn’t something that could be obtained by believing in someone. It was an infinitely pure radiance.

Moreover, Kang Jun-hyeok’s body was glowing brightly. A separate power that was neither magic, aura, nor divine power. It was a sight their minds couldn’t comprehend.

Eventually, they reached one conclusion.

That there was a real possibility Kang Jun-hyeok was an avatar of a god.

“Uh, uh.”

No matter how much they didn’t believe in gods, they weren’t stupid enough to act aggressively toward an avatar. They were flustered. And being flustered meant there was room for consideration. Kang Jun-hyeok smiled slightly.

“It seems the one who leads you is currently away. I have plenty of patience, so if it’s difficult for you to choose on your own, I can wait for him to come.”

Kang Jun-hyeok leisurely moved his steps. The tribe members backed away. He successfully entered between the tents without any interference. He sat down leisurely amid their bewildered gazes.

Manbyeonggi let out a chuckle.

[Rukator? What kind of name is that?]

“I made it up on the spot. How is it?”

[Are you planning to claim yourself as a god to gain their faith?]

Kang Jun-hyeok nodded slightly.

Countless Players had tried various methods, but all had failed.

Then the answer would be to do something they hadn’t tried. That was to present himself as a god.

[If other gods find out, they’ll bring divine punishment for blasphemy.]

“Through my contract with the Lost God, I became his representative. It’s not exactly impersonation.”

[It’s sophistry, but plausible. However, it won’t be resolved so easily. Their distrust seems deeply rooted.]

“It doesn’t matter.”

There were more than enough ways to resolve that distrust. Kang Jun-hyeok smiled slightly.

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This place was a desert.

When it came to supply, the most difficult thing was undoubtedly water. That’s why they had settled right next to an oasis.

But the water in the oasis wasn’t very safe. All kinds of insects swarmed around it, and corpses of dead animals floated in it. It was in such a filthy state that just drinking it could cause problems.

But since they had no choice, people were adapting and living with it.

Then Kang Jun-hyeok approached the oasis. The tribe members were horrified and grabbed their weapons.

“What are you trying to do!”

“How filthy.”

Kang Jun-hyeok said quietly.

“Utterly filthy. This too is nature’s providence, but it’s quite unfortunate for your children.”

“So what are you going to…”

“So I will purify it for you.”

[Water Walking.]

Kang Jun-hyeok walked toward the oasis. His body slowly submerged below the water surface. The eyes of those watching widened.

Kang Jun-hyeok’s steps in the water seemed unaffected, exactly the same as on ground.

It was an extremely strange sight that defied the laws of nature.

‘It’s a shame I can’t walk on water though.’

This would make for a good performance in its own way. Kang Jun-hyeok raised his hand.

One of the effects of Divine Power was the purification of filth.

Kiiing!

Bright divine light arose. People’s mouths fell wide open.

The incredibly filthy oasis was purified in an instant.

“This is the first mercy for you. Do not refuse it.”

Kang Jun-hyeok spoke gently as he returned to the village.

“Do you still distrust me even after this?”

“…Don’t be ridiculous! Any priest could do something like that!”

Kang Jun-hyeok asked without changing his expression.

“Then what do you wish of me?”

The one who had shouted flinched, then fell into deep thought. Soon he grinned as if he’d had a good idea.

“If you’re really a god, then bring forth fruit that we can all eat!”

To bring forth fruit in the desert. It was absolutely impossible. Kang Jun-hyeok shook his head.

“I will not directly bestow food upon you.”

“Haha! I knew it! You’re not a god!”

The man shouted triumphantly. Kang Jun-hyeok spoke gently.

“Instead, I shall bestow upon you seeds that you can grow and harvest yourselves.”

Kang Jun-hyeok headed to an empty clearing on the outskirts of the tents. People awkwardly followed behind him.

‘I’d like to recreate the miracles from scripture if I could.’

But those were true miracles. They were impossible with Pixie’s Minor Miracle.

He raised his hand in that place.

‘I wish for this.’

Seeds perfectly suitable for them to eat, that can grow even in the harsh environment of the desert.

[Pixie’s Minor Miracle.]

The miracle activated, and several seeds fell onto his hand. Kang Jun-hyeok planted the seeds in the sand.

No plant could grow on sand. Confusion arose at this action that defied common sense. Kang Jun-hyeok lightly raised his palm.

[Plant Growing.]

“…Huh?”

“Wh-what, whaaaat?”

People’s eyes went wide as saucers.

Sprouts emerged from the sand. They didn’t stop growing. Leaves bloomed forth and watermelon-like fruit instantly appeared.

It was truly a miracle.

Their mouths fell wide open. Kang Jun-hyeok picked up one watermelon and handed it to the man who had shouted.

“Take this. It is a gift I give to you.”

“…Y-yes, yes.”

The man unconsciously raised both hands to receive it. His attitude became respectful in an instant.

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Player’s Skills.

And abilities.

They do not follow the laws of the universe. They were miraculous powers that ran on a different track.

In that mortal beings could not understand them, they were not much different from divine miracles.

Manbyeonggi muttered as if finding it interesting.

[At first I wondered what you wanted miracles for, but you were thinking of this possibility. You’re putting it to good use.]

“In my judgment, there’s no better skill for climbing the Tower.”

The Tower required a wide variety of abilities. He had to gather as versatile powers as possible, and Pixie’s Minor Miracle was a skill that perfectly matched that requirement. Even aside from the 30th Floor, there were countless places to use it.

After that, Kang Jun-hyeok used various skills, things he had prepared in his inventory, and Pixie’s miracles to fulfill people’s wishes.

As several days passed like this, the atmosphere of distrust gradually began to disappear. Strange emotions were settling in the gazes of the people looking at Kang Jun-hyeok.

And Kang Jun-hyeok realized one thing.

“What?”

Lost God’s Scripture.

It was being written at a rapid pace.

[The Lost God’s agent went to find the abandoned tribe of the desert. He introduced himself to these unbelievers and decided to lead them. He purified dirty water and made fruit bloom in the barren desert. The hearts of the unbelievers began to melt away.]

What he had done on the 30th Floor wasn’t particularly remarkable yet.

But three sentences were already written in the scripture. The speed at which it was being filled was completely different from before.

‘Agent of god.’

It seemed that doing work befitting that role filled it more quickly. In his previous life, he hadn’t claimed to be a god, so this was something he hadn’t known.

‘Not bad?’

Kang Jun-hyeok acted even more actively as a god. The atmosphere in people’s gazes changed, and the scripture’s contents grew longer and longer. That wasn’t the end of it.

[Divine Power + 1]

[The proficiency of Lost God’s Divine Radiance has increased slightly.]

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