100 Floors All Master - Chapter 168

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All Master of 100 Floors Episode 168

35th Floor. Raising a Dragon (4)

In an instant, Kang Jun-hyeok’s heart nearly stops.

How?

His mind races at high speed. As a result, he soon realizes.

He had succeeded perfectly in his acting, but his physical reactions were utterly calm.

With a dragon’s senses, she would have immediately noticed something strange.

Creating physical reactions here would be simple, but she had already become suspicious. Rather, she would become convinced it was all an act.

Then he would rather make it explode even bigger.

So she couldn’t be suspicious, so being deceived would be natural. Kang Jun-hyeok’s eyes turn red.

[True Ancestor Awakening.]

“Take cover!”

Blood surges up and covers all directions. It wraps around them protectively. Kang Jun-hyeok embraces Anthonia once again.

[Reset. Six Senses Exclusion.]

He blows away Anthonia’s senses and explodes the blood.

Kwaaaaang!

An explosion of power close to self-destruction directly strikes Kang Jun-hyeok. Along with pain, his body tumbles mercilessly. Anthonia, who was embraced in his arms, also doesn’t escape unharmed and suffers minor injuries.

“D-Dad!”

“Urgh.”

Kang Jun-hyeok let out a groan.

Unlike before, this was a self-destruction close to genuine. His stamina instantly reached near death. His body staggers and collapses.

“Dad! Dad!”

Anthonia’s expression became urgent. Though there wasn’t a single wound on Kang Jun-hyeok’s body, she could intuitively tell he had suffered considerable damage. Just before Kang Jun-hyeok collapsed, he spoke quietly.

“Run away. Anthonia…”

‘Indeed, if that’s the case. What will it be like when I wake up?’

Kang Jun-hyeok closed his eyes and fainted.

* * *

Consciousness slowly returns. He realized he was lying on the nest.

Feeling weight on his arm, he turned his gaze to see Anthonia sleeping while leaning against his body.

‘Fortunately, it went according to plan.’

“Ugh.”

“…Dad?”

Anthonia, who opened her eyes, hurriedly clings to Kang Jun-hyeok.

“Your body, is your body okay?”

“More or less. Anthonia. What about you?”

“I’m naturally fine…”

Anthonia spoke with tears welling up in her eyes. Seeing her like that made him feel slightly guilty. Though thinking of his previous life made it disappear again.

Kang Jun-hyeok put strength in his arms and raised his upper body. Anthonia, who supported him, asked.

“What on earth happened?”

“I don’t know the details either. Something was targeting me.”

“Huh?”

Anthonia’s eyes widen.

“Not me, but Dad?”

“Right. It was me.”

“…Weren’t the demons’ target me?”

“Originally it would have been. But Anthonia. You hatched as a Red Dragon, right? Their purpose was to turn you into a Dark Dragon. But they failed.”

“So as a backup plan, they targeted Dad?”

“It seems so. They probably assessed my power and thought I had value.”

“Dad’s power is quite peculiar indeed. How can you not have a single wound after going through all that?”

Anthonia spoke in a tone of disbelief. She was a child just born into the world, but fundamentally a dragon. She basically possessed knowledge about the world. Even to her, Kang Jun-hyeok’s body was incomparably strange.

Kang Jun-hyeok briefly observed her.

There was no longer any suspicion on her face.

The power he had unleashed at the end not only nearly killed him but also injured her. Still inexperienced, she wouldn’t think he would risk his life to act. Kang Jun-hyeok inwardly let out a sigh of relief.

‘It worked.’

“Who is targeting Dad? If they can attack like this, they seem like quite a strong opponent.”

“I don’t know either. I just responded instinctively. Were there no attacks after I fainted?”

“Yeah. Nothing happened at all.”

“That’s fortunate.”

Kang Jun-hyeok, who was sighing in relief, paused.

“No. Maybe it’s not fortunate.”

“Huh, why?”

“…Anthonia.”

Kang Jun-hyeok looked at Anthonia with serious eyes. Anthonia’s expression hardened.

“What’s wrong?”

“I have something to tell you.”

“Wh-what is it? Why are you looking at me so scary?”

“I think we need to separate for a while.”

Anthonia’s eyes widened.

* * *

“What do you mean by that?”

The atmosphere changes. In an instant, the air sinks and heat begins to boil. Black energy begins to settle in her red pupils.

But Kang Jun-hyeok didn’t back down. He spoke calmly.

“The demons’ target has changed from you to me. In the last attack, they could have easily killed me, but why do you think they pulled back there?”

“…A warning?”

“Correct. Their purpose isn’t to kill me. It’s to draw me in. And if I refuse them, who do you think they’ll target next?”

The answer was simple.

“It’s you. Anthonia.”

The only being Kang Jun-hyeok was obsessed with in this place. That was precisely Anthonia.

“I need to separate from you. That’s the only way I can protect you.”

“I don’t mind dying with you. Don’t abandon me!”

“Listen to me!”

Kang Jun-hyeok shouted with a distorted face. Anthonia, who never thought he would yell at her, flinched and stepped back. Kang Jun-hyeok continued with a pained expression.

“I can’t protect you. Eventually, they’ll kill you. This is the best choice.”

He gently stroked her shoulder.

“Go find your parents.”

“…My dad is you.”

“I’m not your parent. I’m a coward who doesn’t have the qualifications or resolve for that. Somewhere in this world, your parents exist. Meet them and entrust yourself to them.”

“…When everything is over, will you come find me?”

“Of course.”

Kang Jun-hyeok spoke forcefully.

All plausible lies.

Promises that wouldn’t be fulfilled.

But Anthonia nodded with a distorted expression.

* * *

Kang Jun-hyeok came outside and waited for Anthonia to sort out her feelings.

Manbyeonggi spoke up.

[You deceived that sensitive child quite well.]

“It’s all thanks to the power of Persuasion and Acting Skills.”

The power of those skills that could even deceive his own emotions was strong. If he acted seriously, he could deceive even a dragon.

Eventually, Anthonia had become able to be independent even without him.

Just exchange final farewells and he would achieve Perfect Clear.

[You made a promise to that child that you cannot fulfill. In this world, she will long for you and wait for you to come find her someday. Do you not feel pangs of conscience?]

“Nonsense.”

Kang Jun-hyeok chuckled.

If he felt guilt over something like that, he would have already rotted away in his previous life.

‘No, wait.’

Was he already in a rotted state?

Whatever it was didn’t matter. The only important thing was Perfect Clear. After a moment, Anthonia came out with a gloomy face.

“It’s done. Kang Jun-hyeok.”

“I’m sorry.”

“No. It’s an unavoidable choice.”

Anthonia spread her arms. Kang Jun-hyeok quietly embraced her. Anthonia murmured softly.

“…Kang Jun-hyeok. You’ll definitely come find me, right?”

“Of course. Even though I’m not your parent, you’re still a precious existence to me.”

“Really? I knew it, right?”

Strength entered Anthonia’s arms as she embraced Kang Jun-hyeok.

“That’s enough then. Kang Jun-hyeok. As you said, you’re not my parent. But you’re still a precious person. Perhaps we have a relationship closer than parents. We could call it family.”

“Yes.”

Kang Jun-hyeok affirmed.

Anthonia smiled brightly.

“That’s enough then.”

Kiiiiing.

Light arose between Kang Jun-hyeok and Anthonia. Kang Jun-hyeok’s expression changed.

“Anthonia?”

“This is a contract. Kang Jun-hyeok. A soul pact between you and me. I will find you. So you must find me too.”

“Wait…”

There was no time to stop her. Anthonia made an oath staking her soul.

“I shall dedicate my life to you. You too, dedicate your life to me. I shall form a pact with you. My soul belongs to you.”

It was a pact that a Dragon could make only once.

A soul promise made to someone they would become family with, staking their life.

Kang Jun-hyeok’s expression changed.

“Anthoni…”

“I’ll be waiting. Kang Jun-hyeok.”

His vision distorted along with her smile.

[Persuasion Skill proficiency has greatly increased.]

[Acting Skill proficiency has greatly increased.]

[35th Floor Quest Clear.]

[Compensation will be determined according to your performance.]

[Checking achievement rate…]

[Check complete.]

[Achievement rate: 100%]

[Perfect Clear. Congratulations! Additional compensation will be provided.]

[3,114 Gold has been awarded.]

[Perfect Clear reward [Broken Dragon Heart] has been obtained.]

[Perfect Clear reward [Title: Dragon Lover] has been obtained.]

[Players who Perfect Cleared the 35th Floor: 1 person.]

[You are alone!]

[Universe Notice.]

[Please congratulate! Everyone in the Universe! A Perfect Player of the 35th Floor has appeared. This is an achievement no one has accomplished until now!]

[Great Achievement + 5]

Kang Jun-hyeok returned to Earth.

“…Wait.”

He immediately opened the title window.

[Title: Dragon Lover]

[Dragons make only one companion in their lifetime. The two form a soul pact, and that promise will be fulfilled.]

[Red Dragon. Anthonia’s promise dwells within you.]

“This is fucking crazy.”

Kang Jun-hyeok spat out curses.

* * *

[Soul pact. Dragon Lover.]

Manbyeonggi muttered as if finding it interesting.

[It’s a pact that Dragons place on their one and only companion. You told her you weren’t her parent. You’re not her child or sibling either. Then there’s only one possibility.]

[…Even so, I didn’t know she would form a pact.]

Eldyria’s tone was flustered.

Dragons live their entire lives in monogamy.

They form a marital pact, promising each other’s souls.

It could only be made once in a Dragon’s life. They had to use it that carefully, yet she suddenly made it like this. It was unexpected for all of them. Kang Jun-hyeok slowly calmed his confusion.

“…There shouldn’t be any particular problem.”

Anthonia had unilaterally made the pact without receiving his consent or anything.

In such cases, there was no effect on him whatsoever. Only Anthonia alone would unilaterally bear the promise.

That’s why it was even more bewildering. It was essentially a crazy act. Manbyeonggi spoke cheerfully.

[She’s definitely not an ordinary Dragon. This has become interesting.]

“It’s a world that’s already ended. There’s no influence from this place.”

It was a pact in name only.

But Manbyeonggi let out a laugh.

[Is that really so?]

“What do you mean?”

[I don’t know much about Dragons either. But I do know about the Tower’s structure.]

Manbyeonggi began explaining in a cheerful tone.

[What Anthonia formed is the one and only soul pact. A soul cannot exist in multiple forms. And from what I understand, Anthonia probably exists in this world too. And you know her as well.]

The Dark Dragon Anthonia, who received no one’s care, lived alone in the world, and was ultimately buried by his own hands.

She was definitely alive and breathing in this world.

Kang Jun-hyeok frowned.

“Wait a minute.”

[Anthonia’s pact. She exists in this world too. Will that pact affect her in this place? Or won’t it?]

Manbyeonggi muttered as if looking forward to it.

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