100 Floors All Master - Chapter 230

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All Master of 100 Floors Episode 230
Floor 51: Elf Forest (2)
Vegetation, the surrounding nature, all life itself recovered. Naturally, even the Elf Children’s injuries were healed.
“Aaaahhhhh!”
The children gasped in wonder.
This was the pure Divine Light of a god.
Divine Power itself.
There was no room for doubt. The children prostrated themselves immediately.
“We are grateful for the mercy of the Great God!”
“I merely did what was necessary. I intend to guide you to the Elf Village. Can you show me the way?”
“Of course! Please follow us!”
The children nodded vigorously.
Kang Jun-hyeok followed the children into the forest. After passing through a complex Maze and Barrier, he arrived at the Elf Village. They gasped in horror upon seeing him.
“A, a human!”
“A human is holding our children hostage!”
They roughly drew their Bows and summoned Spirits. Kang Jun-hyeok extended his hand.
“I am not your enemy. I am Rukator. A God.”
Kiiiiing!
Mighty Divine Power manifested in the world.
Lost God’s Divine Radiance was on Cooldown, but channeling Divine Power itself posed no problem. Pure Divine Power materialized across the world, and the Elves who had been about to attack froze.
“Wh, what?”
“Divine Power? Impossible!”
“I have descended here to save you.”
His calm voice resonated throughout the entire village.
Confusion rippled through the settlement. The bewildered Elves, unable to comprehend the situation, eventually led Kang Jun-hyeok to the village. In the largest Great Tree of the village, within a structure woven from its leaves, an elderly Elf soon entered as he waited.
“It is an honor to meet you. I am Habinias, the Village Chief of this settlement.”
Kang Jun-hyeok’s expression shifted subtly, though imperceptibly.
‘I’m meeting the Village Chief immediately.’
Floor 51 was a floor where even starting a Quest was difficult.
The Elves of this world lived under persecution from humans. Naturally, they harbored strong hostility toward the human race. Most Players failed to even discover the Elf Village, with twenty days passing before they gave up.
In his previous life, he too had struggled considerably to approach the Elf Village. He had rescued a considerable number of Elves from outside, but ultimately failed to earn their complete trust.
But now, on the very first day, he had been guided directly to the Elf Village and even met the Village Chief.
The reason was simple.
“Greetings. I am Rukator. A God.”
Kiiing.
Brilliant light engulfed the space.
Pure Divine Power of a god that neither Apostles nor mere Believers could summon. A clear mark of divinity. Habinias held his breath.
“…I am honored to meet the Great God.”
He bowed respectfully.
A being that transcended the category of mortals.
A God.
Few mortals dared to oppose or doubt such a being. In the Village Chief’s eyes, a faint bewilderment flickered across his gaze.
Kang Jun-hyeok, reading that emotion, wore an expression of surprise.
‘Perhaps it’s because he’s the Village Chief. He seems to understand Gods to some degree.’
A God was a being who presided over their own concept.
And obsession with one’s own concept bordered on madness from a mortal’s perspective.
The God of Jealousy and the God of Law were prime examples. The God of Jealousy had expended his own power trying to kill me, and the God of Law had entered the Tower directly to create believers.
Not all Gods were like this, but most were. Given that, it was impossible not to be bewildered by the claim that a God had descended directly to save an Elf.
“…Could you perhaps be Ohobis?”
Ohobis.
The Goddess of Compassion, renowned throughout the Universe as a merciful Goddess to mortals. Kang Jun-hyeok shook his head.
“I cannot say.”
“I, I see.”
“I see the confusion in your heart. I understand. Above all, this is not a favor without purpose.”
“…Is there something you desire?”
Kang Jun-hyeok nodded.
“The Spirit Realm.”
Habinias’s eyes widened. Kang Jun-hyeok continued.
“The passage to the Spirit Realm that only Elves can open. That is my purpose.”

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Spirits.
Beings of nature itself, possessed of emotion.
They were useful.
Since they were fundamentally controlled through summoning via contract, they possessed power separate from the summoner. They could be commanded to move to different locations, and by merging with them, one could draw out greater strength.
And they were powerful.
The High Elf’s Bastard, contracted with the Four Elemental Kings, possessed strength to survive until the very end of the Universe’s destruction.
But not anyone could contract with Spirits.
Natural Affinity.
Without it, one could not even perceive a Spirit, let alone contract with one.
It was closer to an inborn nature or characteristic. Like Superpowers, only the chosen could obtain it, and thus those who had contracted with Spirits were exceedingly rare.
‘There is a way to obtain it, but…’
At least for now, it was impossible.
However, I knew of exactly one exception—a single circumstance where one could contract with a Spirit without Natural Affinity.
To achieve that, I had to reach the Spirit Realm.
But that too presented a problem. The Spirit Realm was ultimately a different dimension. It was not a place one could simply go to by wishing it, and only one race could reach it.
The Elves right before my eyes.
Only the Elves, the race of nature itself, could open the door to the Spirit Realm.
‘I will reach the Spirit Realm through the Elves.’
And contract with a Spirit.
That was precisely Kang Jun-hyeok’s plan for the 51st Floor.
Habinias looked flustered at Kang Jun-hyeok’s words. His expression betrayed confusion—why would a god desire such a thing? But he quickly composed himself and spoke.
“We elves are the only ones capable of opening a passage to the Spirit Realm. However… at present, we lack the strength.”
Kang Jun-hyeok surveyed the village and opened his mouth.
“Your numbers are insufficient.”
“…Yes.”
Habinias wore a bitter expression.
The Spirit Realm was another dimension entirely. While elves could open a passage, it was no simple feat. Many elves had to gather and draw forth their aura merely to crack open the passage.
But now, barely two hundred elves remained in the village.
The numbers were woefully inadequate to open the Spirit Realm.
“If we possessed a fragment of the World Tree or a High Elf, it would be simple. But it seems this world contains neither.”
“Yes, yes. That is correct. …You understand much, it seems.”
Habinias murmured in astonishment. Kang Jun-hyeok rose from his seat.
“Then it is simple. I shall bring you more elves.”
“That… what do you mean…?”
“Your elves appear to be enslaved by humans throughout this world.”
Kang Jun-hyeok spoke lightly.
“I shall liberate them and bring them here. That will suffice, will it not?”
“Oh, oh! If you would do such a thing, we shall all join our strength and open the passage for you!”
The Village Chief bowed deeply. I felt his Divine Power surge slightly within him at his own words. Kang Jun-hyeok smiled faintly.
“Wait for me, children of the forest. I shall save your race and grant you freedom.”
“We believe in you! Rukator! We shall pray for your victory!”
Kang Jun-hyeok departed the village.
Eldyria murmured.
[So your purpose was to reach the Spirit Realm. You seek connection with the spirits?]
“Precisely.”
[I wonder what you intend to do there. And you plan to use Lost God’s Divine Radiance to replenish your Divine Power as well. How resourceful. Still, at your current level, there should be no significant obstacles.]
Kang Jun-hyeok possessed the power of the 3rd Tier.
By universal standards, this placed him in the middle tier—a level that often did not exist even once on ordinary planets.
[I have never heard of this planet. It must be an unremarkable place. None exist who could impede your path. You should achieve your desired purpose. Though I confess, it grows somewhat tedious for me.]
“There is something I wish to discuss with you.”
[What is it?]
“As I progress through the 51st Floor, I suspect I may need to request your assistance. I seek your understanding in advance.”
[…Hoho?]
Interest kindled in Eldyria’s voice.
[So something of significance exists in this world. How intriguing. You are my sole successor—use me as you wish.]
“Thank you.”
All preparations were complete. Now was the time to act. Kang Jun-hyeok headed toward the nearest city.
Ordinarily, I would have entered through the Castle Gate, but now I existed here as a god’s avatar. There was no reason to follow human rules.
[Crack Movement.]
Kang Jun-hyeok ascended above the city.
He extended his hand upward.
[Pixie’s Magic Power Box.]
Multiple magic power boxes materialized and shot skyward.
Kyiiiiing!
“Uaaaagh!”
“What, what is this!”
Brilliant light pierced through the clouds and soared upward. There was no direct damage, but everyone felt that overwhelming force. Kang Jun-hyeok cried out loudly.
[Sound Amplification.]
“I am a god. I am Rukator! I have come to this place to save the Elves!
“Huh?”
“A god?”
“Humans! How can you enslave beings of the same life? Free the Elves!”
“D, don’t be ridiculous!”
“The Elves are our property!”
“Kill that madman impersonating a god!”
Naturally, they rejected Kang Jun-hyeok’s words and began their assault. He lifted his foot lightly.
[Enhancement. Internal Energy. Earth Shake.]
Kuguguguguung!
The ground of the entire city trembled. As if an earthquake had struck, people screamed in terror.
“Uh, ah….”
“Aaaaah.”
Their faces turned pale. Realizing they faced an irresistible force, they lost all will to resist. Having subdued the people in an instant, Kang Jun-hyeok spoke.
“Bring all the Elves here. Those who refuse will face punishment.”
“Uh, uh….”
They hastily brought forth the Elves they had been treating as slaves.
Some tried to hide until the end, but using the power of Observation to discern their intentions and crushing their resistance, I was able to save every Elf in the city.
“I am Rukator. I have come to save you.”
Kyiiiiing!
Divine Power enveloped them. Their wounds and exhaustion were healed. Witnessing the unmistakable power of a god, they wept with gratitude.
“Ah, ah….”
“Divine One! Thank you!”
Before leading them away from the city, Kang Jun-hyeok issued a warning.
“I am Rukator! Should you oppress the Elves even once more, I will show no mercy!”
“Uh, uh….”
“Y, yes, we understand!”
After that, Kang Jun-hyeok destroyed the other cities as well.
Using the Player’s power to subjugate them, and wielding Divine Power to cultivate feelings of worship and fear.
As a result, the Scripture was being written at an accelerating pace.
[Divine Power + 3]
[Proficiency of Lost God’s Divine Radiance has increased.]
‘As expected.’
Pure worship alone was not what filled Divine Power.
Pure terror and fear could also fill Divine Power. Watching the Scripture fill at an accelerating pace, Kang Jun-hyeok’s expression grew satisfied.
‘At this rate, I should be able to unlock one more ability on the 51st Floor.’
The Lost God’s power was not limited to Divine Radiance alone.
As the Scripture filled, abilities unlocked progressively. It seemed I would obtain another soon.
Kang Jun-hyeok moved to the next city. As if they knew of his arrival, bells tolled harshly and people scrambled about in panic.
Yet they showed neither fear nor awe.
They glared at Kang Jun-hyeok with the eyes of those facing an enemy.
Before the Castle Wall stood a contingent of Knights.
‘They’re finally making their move.’
Kang Jun-hyeok knew their true nature. As he stepped forward, the Knights drew their Swords.
“Are you the god called Rukator?”
“I am.”
“You invade cities and liberate Slaves? No matter if you claim divinity, disrupting order is unforgivable. Cease at once!”
“A mortal dares stand against me?”
A god exists beyond mortality.
Since Kang Jun-hyeok proclaimed himself divine and demonstrated Divine Power, mortals could not dare resist.
If they could, there were only two possibilities.
Either they possessed power transcending mortality as mortals.
Or they already served another god.
The Knight before him spoke with conviction.
“We are the Holy Knights of Arminin, who governs tyranny through Divine Control—the God of Anger! We have come here to carry out his will!”

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