100 Floors All Master - Chapter 179

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All Master of 100 Floors Episode 179

39th Floor. World of Superpowers (2)

“Hello?”

The opponent revealed himself. His attire was quite neat and luxurious. At least not something you’d see around here. Kang Jun-hyeok immediately realized.

“Psychotic Esper. What business do you have with me?”

“Nothing major… That pig told me to come teach a lesson to the one who dared reject him. I have no ill feelings toward you, but I got paid, so I have no choice, right?”

The opponent grinned wickedly.

“I’ll just burn your arms and legs a bit!”

Whoooosh!

Flames erupted above his hand. As he swung it, it exploded with a burst and engulfed Kang Jun-hyeok.

A Flame Explosion that filled his vision.

Kang Jun-hyeok lightly stepped forward.

Through the gap in the explosion, he instantly approached the man. The moment the man panicked and raised his hand, he grabbed that wrist.

“You generate flames on your palm? If I just grab your wrist, you’re subdued. Nothing special.”

“Huh, what?”

Crack.

He twisted the wrist. Covering the mouth that was about to scream and striking the back of his head, the man collapsed with a thud.

Kang Jun-hyeok looked down at the fallen man with indifference.

He had faced many Espers. An opponent of this level could be taken down like twisting a child’s wrist even while suppressing his strength.

He had no interest whatsoever in this man.

The tail he mentioned was someone else. Kang Jun-hyeok opened his mouth.

“You’ve seen everything you need to see, haven’t you? How about coming out now.”

Clap. Clap. Clap.

Applause could be heard. Soon, a sturdy Middle-aged Man emerged from the alley. His magnificently grown beard was impressive.

“Excellent. He wasn’t a weak Esper, but you subdued him instantly. Not only is your martial prowess outstanding, but you’re experienced in fighting Espers. Truly a renowned Quasi-Esper.”

“Quasi-Esper? What’s that supposed to be?”

“What? Don’t you know? It’s one of the nicknames given to you. It was coined because you’re a non-Esper who possesses abilities rivaling those of Espers.”

“How childish.”

Kang Jun-hyeok let out a chuckle.

“So is that all your business? Then get lost.”

Instead of backing down, the man asked with a laugh.

“You are strong. You possess power that even Espers cannot ignore. There must have been many temptations in reality. But you’re still in Yuzhris. Why? Do you have animosity toward Espers? Do you despise them as a non-Esper?”

“I’m not interested in that stuff.”

Kang Jun-hyeok said indifferently.

“What I despise are these bastards who judge based on a single ability.”

“…What does that mean?”

“What’s the difference between the people of Psychotic and the people of Yuzhris? Whether they have superpowers or not. That’s the only thing. Even if it’s a pig so fat it can’t move on its own, if they’re an Esper, they can enter Psychotic, and even a warrior who has honed themselves through endless training must live in Yuzhris if they lack superpowers.”

Kang Jun-hyeok clicked his tongue while looking at the fallen man.

“Just one thing. They distinguish and discriminate everything based solely on having an ability. Is this really the right thing to do? I don’t think so. That’s why I despise them.”

Naturally, that wasn’t Kang Jun-hyeok’s true feelings.

He couldn’t care less how their conflict turned out.

But Gubijan would be different.

He was strong.

At the same time, he was full of justice and had a rebellious nature. He denied what people considered natural and headed toward the path he desired.

What would he have done in this place?

How would he have answered?

He controls while recalling memories. He acts while deceiving his own emotions.

He was Gubijan now.

He answered with Gubijan’s emotions.

And as if pleased with that answer, the man grinned.

“Correct answer. If it had been hostility or anger about discrimination, it would have been a failure. You never know how someone consumed by negative emotions might act. But you have a sense of justice. Unless you break it yourself, it will never waver.”

“By the way, what are you? Suddenly popping out like that.”

Kang Jun-hyeok narrowed his eyes. The Middle-aged Man spread his arms.

“One who seeks to correct what is wrong.”

“What are you talking about?”

“I’m trying to make your ideology a reality.”

“You’re going to eliminate discrimination between Espers and non-Espers?”

“Exactly that. Preparations for that path are also steadily progressing. It’s impossible with the power of a single individual. That’s why I created a group. An organization for our wish, for a world without discrimination.”

The Middle-aged Man extended his hand toward Kang Jun-hyeok.

“Will you join us?”

“How am I supposed to believe your words?”

“If you don’t believe, you can just leave. There’s nothing to lose by following along for now. We can’t subdue the renowned Quasi-Esper anyway.”

At the leisurely words, Kang Jun-hyeok fell into contemplation.

More precisely, he pretended to fall into contemplation. The answer had been decided from the beginning. Soon he nodded.

“I’ll try being fooled once. Show me the way.”

“Good. Follow me.”

The Middle-aged Man grinned and entered the alley. Kang Jun-hyeok followed behind him.

They walked for quite a long time through winding alleys. It was enough to make even someone with excellent memory forget how they came.

At the end, they arrived at a Dilapidated House.

Kang Jun-hyeok frowned.

“This is all there is?”

“It may look like this, but the inside is clean, so come in.”

Even going inside the building, everything was dusty and completely corroded. The man lightly tapped the wall. Then a strange vibration sound echoed and the floor began to open.

“…A secret base?”

“Come in this way.”

Kang Jun-hyeok headed inside. After descending hundreds of stairs, soon the underground appeared.

“Wow! You’re back! Captain!”

There were about a dozen or so people there. They made a fuss when they saw Kang Jun-hyeok.

“Oh. What. The renowned Quasi-Esper. You brought him! Is he going to become one of us too?”

“I haven’t received a definite answer yet. But it seems positive.”

“I see… I really hope it works out!”

“What is this?”

Kang Jun-hyeok looked around at the people.

There were people of various ages. But that wasn’t what was important.

“Why are there Espers here?”

Half of these people were Espers. The Captain said proudly.

“They’re proud comrades who sympathize with my ideology. Kang Jun-hyeok. This world is wrong.”

The Captain began speaking with a serious face.

“When Espers marry and have children, those children are born as Espers. And children of Espers and non-Espers also become Espers.”

“…That’s the first I’m hearing of this.”

“Of course. It’s content that the rulers above Psychotic are keeping tightly hidden. What do you think this truth means?”

After thinking for a moment, Kang Jun-hyeok answered.

“You’re saying everyone will become Espers someday.”

“Correct answer.”

When blood mixes, what’s ultimately born is an Esper. Then someday, only Espers should remain in the world.

But non-Espers still existed in large numbers. The Captain grimaced.

“It’s because the rulers above deliberately decided to leave the non-Espers alone! They separated Espers and non-Espers and completely prevented marriages. For one reason only! To create a class system!”

If everyone becomes an Esper, then ultimately Espers become ordinary.

But if the powerless remained, they could still stay special.

Low and vulgar class consciousness.

For that one thing, they divided the city, discriminated against the powerless, and blocked them from having relationships with each other.

The Captain’s clenched fist trembled.

“I realized that fact and decided to eliminate this damn discrimination. We are all equal! Equal humans! This artificially created discrimination must disappear!”

“We are an organization that gathered in agreement with the Captain’s will. All For Equal.”

All things for equality.

It was a name with that meaning. The Captain roughly extended his hand.

“You said it. That dividing the world by just one ability is wrong, and I decided to eliminate that division. Do you think I’m wrong? Or do you think I’m right?”

Kang Jun-hyeok remained silent.

How would Gujin have answered in this situation?

The answer was very simple. He took the Captain’s hand. The Captain smiled brightly.

“Good. All the personnel who will move into action have finally gathered. Then let’s start right away.”

“Yes!”

“Understood!”

The organization members answered vigorously. The Captain quickly explained the operation.

“I gathered people. But it’s still not enough to shake the world. We need to gather more people who agree with our cause. But finding individuals one by one like we have been takes too much time.”

One organization member’s eyes lit up.

“You’re thinking of moving in earnest!”

“Exactly. Semi-capable. Changmayeom. Gujok. I’m giving you a mission. Psychotic City is divided into several districts. Leave these in five districts.”

The Captain handed over a small orb. Kang Jun-hyeok immediately recognized what it was.

“A beam projector with stored data?”

“When the morning sun rises, the projector will activate and reveal the truth to people. Very few, but some people will come to agree with us. It’s weak, but this will be our first step.”

Increase their forces while growing their influence. And finally, when they have influence that even the city cannot refuse, negotiate from an equal position. That was the Captain’s purpose.

“Understood!”

“Let’s move! Semi-capable!”

Kang Jun-hyeok followed them toward Psychotic City. There was strict surveillance and many guards patrolling, but Changmayeom and Gujok who accompanied him were Espers. They could enter the city interior without any problems.

Kang Jun-hyeok asked the two.

“Why are you two trying to do this when you’re Espers?”

“I always wondered. Why should they be discriminated against? Why are we evaluated as superior? The Captain gave me that answer.”

“It’s simple for me. My lover is powerless.”

“Is that so?”

They soon arrived at the district crossroads. Changmayeom and Gujok quickly made a decision.

“Kang Jun-hyeok, you don’t know Psychotic’s geography well, right? You’ll face a lot of suspicion being powerless too. We’ll each handle two, so please take care of one, Kang Jun-hyeok.”

“No.”

Kang Jun-hyeok shook his head.

“I’ll do three, so you each take one.”

“Hm?”

“Yes, what? Are you okay? This is Psychotic. I know you’re strong, Semi-capable, but even so…”

“It’s fine, so go.”

Persuasion was contained in his strong voice. They hesitated and nodded.

“Then let’s meet here again before sunrise.”

“Uh. Yes…”

“Contact us if it’s dangerous!”

The two left awkwardly.

Kang Jun-hyeok fiddled with the orbs.

‘All For Equal.’

A group advocating equality.

That Gujin joined here was probably correct.

But.

But it didn’t seem like a path to obtaining superpowers. After pondering briefly, Kang Jun-hyeok organized his thoughts cleanly.

First, do his best.

Then somehow a path would become visible. Kang Jun-hyeok looked toward the distance and stamped his foot.

[Crack Movement.]

Several hours later.

Changmayeom and Gujok returned with tired faces.

Kang Jun-hyeok was waiting for them.

“You’re here.”

“…Huh?”

“Huh, what? How long have you been waiting?”

“About three hours.”

“Huh, what? The mission…”

“Of course I finished it. Then let’s go back. There’s a lot of work ahead.”

“Uh, yes.”

“Got it.”

Kang Jun-hyeok turned around. The two followed him with bewildered faces.

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