100 Floors All Master - Chapter 149

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All Master of 100 Floors Episode 149

The Final Test (3)

“I’m… sorry.”

Olivia Turner sincerely offered her apology to Kang Jun-hyeok.

What she was apologizing for was clear.

The past.

Kang Jun-hyeok had received a strategy guide as a reward after clearing the 2nd Floor.

Using that strategy guide, he had sold the method for Perfect Clear of the 2nd Floor for 10,000 gold.

Olivia Turner had purchased the strategy guide.

And then she had released that information to all Players through the Community.

While it was something done for the people, it was certainly something that caused harm to Kang Jun-hyeok. Because of that, no one would purchase Kang Jun-hyeok’s strategy guides anymore.

Olivia Turner bit her lip.

“I wanted to compensate you somehow. I made inquiries and tried to contact you, but there was no response from you.”

“There’s no need to worry about such things. I don’t have time for that either.”

In that time, he would rather climb even one more floor of the Tower. That was Kang Jun-hyeok’s judgment. At that answer, even more guilt appeared on Olivia Turner’s face.

“I’m sorry. I caused you irreparable harm.”

Kang Jun-hyeok looked at Olivia Turner as she bowed her body.

Her heart that wanted to save others.

His past life self had sympathized with that.

Their emotions and opinions matched well, so they had often conversed.

Perhaps if it had been him from back then, he would have said there was no need to feel sorry.

Rather, he would have praised her for doing something admirable.

But not anymore. Kang Jun-hyeok opened his mouth.

“As you said, apologizing now won’t change what cannot be undone. Information that has already spread cannot be contained.”

“…”

Olivia Turner bit her lip with a forlorn expression. Kang Jun-hyeok said.

“So let’s have you provide the maximum compensation you can.”

“C-compensation? Of course! What do you want!”

“All the gold you have. And one of your most precious materials. Hand over everything.”

“Ah. Yes. Yes!”

Olivia Turner hurriedly took out gold and materials and handed them over.

[You have obtained 14,321 gold from Olivia Turner.]

[You have obtained Meteorite Fragment from Olivia Turner.]

[Meteorite Fragment]

[Grade: Intermediate]

[A meteorite that fell from Heaven to the ground. This is a part of its fragments.]

Intermediate materials. Not bad. Perhaps feeling it was insufficient, Olivia hastily made excuses.

“I’m sorry. I used up most of my gold before the test. When I return to Earth and climb the Tower more, I’ll additionally…”

“There’s no need for that. It’s bothersome.”

“…Thank you.”

Olivia bowed her head deeply. Thinking she had been forgiven, her expression relaxed somewhat.

Kang Jun-hyeok, who had been watching her for a moment, opened his mouth.

“I’ll give you one piece of advice.”

“I’ll take it to heart.”

“You’re leading others.”

A woman called the Saintess who gave everything to everyone.

A woman who sacrificed herself as bait for weak Players until the very end.

That was exactly who Olivia was.

“Rather than doing such things, it would be better to focus on the Tower. You’re weak, after all.”

“Excuse me?”

Olivia was momentarily flustered. She was a 53rd Floor Player. She was among the top tier even among the hundred Players. She had never been called weak anywhere. After thinking for a moment, she opened her mouth as if understanding.

“Of course I’d be weak compared to you, Kang Jun-hyeok. But still…”

“You’re mistaken.”

Kang Jun-hyeok cut off her words sharply.

“I’m not talking based on myself as the standard. I’m talking based on the universe as the standard.”

“The universe?”

“You’ll find out soon enough.”

With those final words, Kang Jun-hyeok closed his eyes.

Olivia hesitated for a moment, then quietly paid her respects and left.

Next, another person came to find Kang Jun-hyeok. The watching people swallowed nervously.

“You must be Kang Jun-hyeok.”

He was Trey Dice.

Earth’s strongest Player from the 59th Floor. He drew his sword and faced Kang Jun-hyeok.

“I request a duel with you.”

Kang Jun-hyeok looked at Trey. The opponent’s eyes were filled with competitive spirit and fighting will.

Trey Dice.

He was strong.

In terms of talent, he was inferior to Yu Jin-ha, but in mental aspects, he was overwhelmingly superior. He believed in himself and climbed the Tower faster than anyone. He didn’t interact with others and trusted only himself.

That’s how he died while climbing the Tower.

‘How can he be so opposite to Yu Jin-ha?’

Kang Jun-hyeok shook his head.

“It’s not bad, but I’ll decline.”

“…Are you running away?”

Disappointment flashed in Trey’s eyes. He hadn’t expected Kang Jun-hyeok to refuse. He clicked his tongue and sheathed his sword.

“I had expectations since you’re the Perfect Player, but you’re just a coward.”

“You are greatly mistaken.”

Even at the insulting words, Kang Jun-hyeok smiled faintly.

“When it comes to climbing the Tower, having some fear is actually better. Like Yu Jin-ha, being excessive is problematic in its own way, but you also have a problem.”

“What’s the problem with that?”

Trey spoke confidently. His face contained unconcealed confidence.

“I’m strong. I climb the Tower faster than anyone and possess power stronger than anyone. I don’t need others. I can conquer this Tower.”

“No. You are not strong. Rather, you are weak.”

Trey’s eyebrows twitched. Anger rose in his voice.

“You’re also known for climbing the Tower with your power alone.”

“That’s because I’m different from you.”

Trey frowned at the calm answer.

“You speak nonsense so confidently. If you’re confident enough to say that, why do you refuse a duel?”

“You’ll find out soon.”

It was the moment when Trey was about to argue, not accepting this.

Crack!

The sky split and the Administrator appeared. She smiled and waved her hand.

“Hello! Kids! A day has passed! You must have rested enough! Now. The final test will begin!”

With her long black hair reaching down to her feet, she shouted playfully.

“The final test given to you is simple! It’s a battle royale!”

“Battle royale?”

“…Does that mean we fight each other?”

The quick-witted ones succeeded in guessing the content of the test. The Administrator nodded.

“You hundred will be thrown into a battlefield! Fight each other there! Those whose health reaches 0 will be eliminated and return here! Rewards will be determined by how many opponents you defeat and how long you survive. And the final survivor will be the representative!”

The Administrator spread her arms wide.

“The representative of your planet! They will play a major role in proceeding with future matters!”

“…Representative of the planet?”

“What do you mean?”

People muttered in confusion. Some among them groaned as if they had realized something. The Administrator clapped her hands.

“Then let’s begin! Everyone do your best!”

At the same time, their bodies moved all at once.

The place they arrived at was a maze-like location where countless walls blocked their view. Kang Jun-hyeok carefully looked around.

‘Just as I heard.’

The final test for top-tier players was a battle royale among themselves.

Looking up at the sky, there was a system window floating.

[Time remaining until battlefield area shrinks: 10 minutes.]

The maze area would shrink as time passed. It was a structure where space slowly compressed, forcing everyone to eventually meet each other.

The maze was filled with an eerie silence.

Everyone here was a top-tier player. They were never stupid or foolish. Realizing that moving first would be disadvantageous, they decided to hold their breath and wait for now.

And that was very good news for Kang Jun-hyeok.

He had no intention of waiting. He expands his senses and opens his ears. Countless sounds echoing through the labyrinth reach him. He instantly grasps the locations and kicks off.

* * *

“Huu.”

A dead end in the maze.

There, a man was sitting with his back against the wall, catching his breath.

He was a Player from the 48th Floor, which wasn’t particularly impressive here. If he faced most others in battle, he would likely lose.

That’s why he was holding out in a place where people wouldn’t come, buying time. If he was lucky, he might be able to profit from others’ conflicts. That was the man’s purpose.

But contrary to the man’s purpose, someone came directly to find him.

Tap.

“Hello.”

“…!”

Cutting through the wind, a man appeared before his eyes. He swallowed and hastily stood up.

“Was it Chuang Zen? It’s been a while.”

“…Kang Jun-hyeok!”

The famous Perfect Player.

He had come to find him. Kang Jun-hyeok smiled slightly.

“I have a lot to do. Sorry, but I need to finish this quickly.”

“You think I’ll go down that easily!”

Chuang Zen gripped his sword tightly. His eyes were coldly observing Kang Jun-hyeok.

The one who had achieved Perfect Clear on every floor up to the 30th Floor.

His abilities were probably beyond what he could even imagine.

‘But in the end, his absolute floor level is lower.’

No matter how many Perfect Clears he achieved, the absolute difference in floors couldn’t be bridged. His level was lower and he lacked experience. His stats were also lower and he would have fewer skills.

He would target that aspect.

Chuang Zen, who quickly assessed and prepared his response, certainly had the qualifications of a top-tier Player.

It just had no meaning against Kang Jun-hyeok.

Kang Jun-hyeok took a step forward.

Crack.

“Guh… Huk!”

Chuang Zen’s body was slammed directly into the wall. His eyes, letting out a pained scream, were filled with shock.

‘What?’

Kang Jun-hyeok’s sword had pierced through his chest.

The problem was that he couldn’t see that movement at all.

‘What kind of insane strength and speed is this…!’

Kang Jun-hyeok showed a surprised expression.

“You didn’t get eliminated in one hit. I guess you worked hard on raising your health?”

“Eeek!”

Just as Chuang Zen struggled to raise his arm for a counterattack, Kang Jun-hyeok’s foot moved once more. The sword was driven in deep.

“Well then, farewell.”

[Kang Jun-hyeok has eliminated Chuang Zen.]

Chuang Zen returned to the amusement park.

After sitting still for several minutes, he opened his mouth in a daze.

“…What?”

A single strike.

He couldn’t even defend, let alone counterattack. He was eliminated helplessly without being able to do anything.

But he wasn’t lonely.

Because shortly after, others began returning to the amusement park one by one.

* * *

For now, lay low and wait until the battlefield shrinks.

That was the judgment of most players.

So they thought it would be very quiet for a while.

But it wasn’t.

[Kang Jun-hyeok has eliminated Michael Stern.]

[Kang Jun-hyeok has eliminated Sergei Bosterf.]

[Kang Jun-hyeok has eliminated Gundak Teok.]

[Kang Jun-hyeok has eliminated Leon Rafal.]

“…Huh?”

“Wait. Wait a minute.”

Just minutes after the start, elimination announcements were appearing like crazy.

Soon they realized.

Kang Jun-hyeok was planning to eliminate all of them by himself.

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