100 Floors All Master - Chapter 208

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All Master of 100 Floors Episode 208

46th Floor. Happiness (2)

Kang Jun-hyeok slowly opened his eyes. An indescribable softness enveloped his entire body.

As he sat up, a luxurious bed and room came into view.

Decorations adorned with jewels. Antique paintings hung on the walls. Marble floors without a single scratch to be found.

In modern times, this would be a room that could easily cost millions of won per night. Sensing movement, a knock sounded. Shortly after, the door opened and a steward with maids came rushing in.

“Have you awakened, Hero? Breakfast will be prepared shortly, so please wait just a moment.”

It was treatment that would be burdensome from a modern person’s perspective. Kang Jun-hyeok nodded calmly and got up.

Following their guidance to the restaurant, he found a neat but luxurious breakfast laid out. The taste was also excellent. After finishing his meal and having dessert and tea, the Princess came to visit.

A blonde, blue-eyed Princess. She was incredibly beautiful, as if she had stepped out of a magazine. The faint smile on her lips was enough to win anyone’s favor.

The Princess asked carefully.

“Hero. Good morning. Do you have any separate plans from now on?”

“I don’t have any.”

“Then that’s perfect! I was thinking of taking a walk to Royal Palace Village together. Would you like to join me?”

The Princess extended her hand.

A careful request from a beautiful woman. There wouldn’t be many who could refuse this. Kang Jun-hyeok nodded. The Princess smiled brightly.

Kang Jun-hyeok followed the Princess toward the village. The Villagers saw the Princess and Kang Jun-hyeok and greeted them with bright smiles.

“Princess! Good morning!”

“Ah! Hero is here too! May you have peaceful days, at least in this place!”

“Wow! It’s the Hero!”

Everyone passing by, regardless of age or gender, sent looks of respect and reverence toward Kang Jun-hyeok.

The village was quite noisy. It seemed like they were preparing something. The Princess clapped her hands as if remembering something.

“Come to think of it, there’s a festival tonight!”

“What kind of festival?”

“A festival for you, of course, Hero! All the people of the royal castle will gather to welcome the Hero’s visit and pray for blessings on your path ahead. …If I may be so bold, would you consider participating in the festival? I really hope you’ll join us.”

The Princess looked at Kang Jun-hyeok with earnest eyes.

Kang Jun-hyeok nodded. She smiled brightly.

That evening.

The festival took place.

Sparks scattered as people gathered and danced. It was truly a beautiful festival that could have come from a painting.

“Gratitude to the Hero!”

“Blessings to the great Hero who climbs the Tower!”

And they all delivered words of praise toward Kang Jun-hyeok. The Princess slowly approached Kang Jun-hyeok.

“Hero. Could you please dance with me?”

Kang Jun-hyeok stood up and took her hand.

The next dawn. The festival ended. People began cleaning up with lively faces, and Kang Jun-hyeok was watching them.

[It’s a peaceful floor.]

Manbyeonggi muttered.

As he said, it was a very peaceful place.

There were no enemies threatening Players. Everyone liked and blessed Players.

All Players climb the Tower.

Among them, there were Players who didn’t give their all to climb the Tower and had essentially given up, but at least it was certain that they had been given the responsibility and duty to climb the Tower.

But no one was proud of it.

Because everyone had been given that responsibility and duty.

Elderly people and children who hadn’t yet become adults all climbed the Tower. The Tower had become part of their daily life. People had come to think of climbing the Tower as natural somewhere in their hearts.

But here it was different.

The Residents of the 46th Floor don’t climb the Tower.

Therefore, Players are special. People show respect to Players who risk their lives climbing the Tower, who have been given the chance to reclaim the Universe. And they treat them well. More than royalty, like gods.

That was unbearable happiness for Players.

That’s why almost all Players couldn’t easily leave the 46th Floor.

They filled the entire month living here. The Quest condition was simply to be happy.

All the people had good personalities and were interesting too. They quickly became close like ten-year friends, and could spend happier times than ever before.

A sanctuary of comfort.

That was the name given to the 46th Floor.

But Kang Jun-hyeok knew.

This place wasn’t a sanctuary of comfort, but a dirty masquerade.

He had no intention of staying long. After the festival cleanup was finished, Kang Jun-hyeok went to find the King and said.

“I think I’ll be leaving soon.”

“Huh, what?”

The King’s eyes widened. He stood up urgently.

“Why? There’s still plenty of time left. Did, did we do something wrong? If there’s anything uncomfortable, please tell me right away! I’ll do my best to make it right.”

He desperately tried to hold onto Kang Jun-hyeok.

What Kang Jun-hyeok felt from that was disgust.

But he suppressed it. Because there was still something to receive. Kang Jun-hyeok continued calmly.

“There’s no problem with any of you. If I had to say, the problem would be me. I feel like my heart will weaken if I stay here too long.”

“Your heart will weaken?”

“Yes. The spirit I’ve honed to advance through the Tower. I feel like it will crumble.”

“Hmm… But rest is important, so wouldn’t it be better to stay a little longer?”

“I’m sorry.”

When Kang Jun-hyeok showed a firm attitude, the King rubbed his face as if regretful.

“If your heart is truly set on that… it can’t be helped. I lament my powerlessness in entrusting everything to you. Still, there’s one last thing I’d like to give you.”

When the King gestured, a Knight beside him drew out a sword and handed it to Kang Jun-hyeok. It was adorned with splendid jewels but wasn’t a decorative piece. The sharpness contained in the sword was enough to put his senses on edge.

“It’s a sword that has been passed down through generations in our kingdom. Please accept at least this sword.”

“Thank you.”

“You won’t leave right away, will you? We’re planning a farewell party, so it would be good if you could stay even just one more day.”

Kang Jun-hyeok nodded.

Returning to his room, Kang Jun-hyeok lightly swung the sword. It was light and sharp at the same time.

[Astia Kingdom’s Treasured Sword]

[Part: Weapon]

[Grade: Intermediate]

[Attack Power + 85]

[A treasured sword passed down through generations in Astia Kingdom. The sword that was only bestowed upon royalty changed to being given to all Players when they entered the Tower.]

This sword was given to all Players who visited the 46th Floor.

That didn’t mean its performance was low either. It was effective attack power even for the current Kang Jun-hyeok.

They expressed praise and respect to Players while doing everything for them.

And they even handed over excellent weapons.

It was truly a floor for Players.

Though it was ultimately nothing more than an elaborate masquerade.

Knock knock.

While resting in his room, a knock sounded.

“Please come in.”

Creak.

The door opened. What appeared was the Princess. But unlike usual, she wore light clothing close to nightwear.

The Princess asked in a trembling voice.

“Hero. I heard you’re leaving. Why?”

“It’s not your problem. I feel like my heart will waver if I stay here.”

“Ah… Great Hero. To think you cannot even take such rest. What kind of hardships await you on your path ahead?”

A tear dropped from her blue eyes. A sorrowful face filled with sadness. Trembling beautiful blonde hair. It was truly a picture-perfect appearance. The Princess took one step closer to Kang Jun-hyeok.

“Hero. With this frail body, I have one request. …Could you embrace me?”

Rustle.

The Princess’s clothes slip down, leaving her in thin undergarments. The Princess looks at Kang Jun-hyeok with trembling eyes.

“Please, I hope the memories of this place will help you on your path ahead. I hope our memories remain as good memories for you. So this is my wish. Please, I beg you to embrace me.”

A beautiful woman’s request.

Not many would refuse such a thing.

Indeed, countless Players had been unable to refuse her request and formed relationships with her. Kang Jun-hyeok nodded his head. The Princess, interpreting this as agreement, smiled brightly.

“Thank you…”

Kang Jun-hyeok grasped the sword’s handle. With a sliding sound, the blade was drawn from its sheath. The sword traced a diagonal line.

Slice.

With the sound of cutting, the Princess’s body stopped. A moment later, her head fell to the floor.

Thud.

The headless body swayed and collapsed to the ground. Kang Jun-hyeok looked at his sword and nodded with satisfaction.

“It cuts well, as expected.”

[…You?]

[Wait a minute. You. What did you just do.]

Both Eldyria and Manbyeonggi were flustered.

Kang Jun-hyeok had beheaded the Princess. Even the two Transcendents couldn’t help but be shocked by this act that came without any warning.

Kang Jun-hyeok didn’t answer and looked at the Princess’s head that had fallen to the floor.

“How about we stop this masquerade now?”

“…What. You knew all along?”

The bodiless head muttered. The Princess’s body sways and stands up. At the same time, something like tree roots rises from the floor and lifts up the head. The Princess’s head and body reconnect. She looks at Kang Jun-hyeok as if finding him fascinating.

“How did you know? Those guys clinging to your side shouldn’t have been able to say anything?”

It was an answer based on memories from his previous life, but he couldn’t say that. Kang Jun-hyeok opened his mouth.

“It’s too perfect.”

The Prince and Princess. And even the King and citizens. It was literally a picture-perfect floor. It was so perfect that no humanity could be felt from it.

And most decisively of all.

“A floor that makes Players happy? There’s no way such a floor would exist in the Tower.”

Kang Jun-hyeok shrugged his shoulders.

The Princess grinned wickedly.

“Correct.”

The Royal Castle shakes. The marble floor cracks along its grain, revealing what’s inside. Something brown like wood grain begins to show itself. The Princess’s body crumbles as a voice filled with laughter echoes.

[You’re the first to realize the truth of this place. Kang Jun-hyeok. No wonder The Defeated Ones shamelessly cling to you.]

[…Rooted Tree!]

Eldyria unleashes the fury she had been suppressing. The world collapses and a System Window appears before Kang Jun-hyeok.

[Great War Victor. You have encountered Rooted Tree.]

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