100 Floors All Master - Chapter 244

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All Master of 100 Floors Episode 244
The Second Universe Quest (10)
[Hmm?]
[Oh ho?]
Intrigue colored the voices of Manbyeonggi and Eldyria.
It was as though they had discerned something about Kang Jun-hyeok. He too sensed the shift. Waiting as if inviting her to speak, Ariel began her explanation slowly.
“In the distant past, the Great War commenced—a conflict between entities from beyond the Universe and the beings of the Universe itself.”
It was a Great War destined to be etched into the very history of the Universe.
That war had ended approximately thirteen years ago.
With the defeat of the original Universe’s inhabitants, no less.
Only those who had not participated in the Great War regained qualification. Those who had fought in the original Great War now supported the Players as the Defeated Ones.
“But being among the Defeated ultimately means survival. Far more perished, I imagine.”
How many mortals had fallen in the Great War?
How many Transcendents had fallen in the Great War?
How many Gods had fallen in the Great War?
It was beyond reckoning.
Kang Jun-hyeok’s expression shifted to one of understanding.
“You think I’m one of them?”
“…If so, then everything becomes explicable.”
Ariel exhaled softly before continuing.
“You possess information about the Victors—knowledge that we Players cannot access.”
This was because the Master of the Universe had forbidden the Defeated Ones from transmitting such information to the Players.
“And the Divine Power you wield is remarkably pure and untainted. It cannot be obtained through serving another.”
“So you’re saying I’m a God who was defeated in the Great War?”
“…A great being who was defeated and annihilated, reincarnated into a mortal form. That is my conclusion.”
I did not know how such a thing was possible. Yet by Ariel’s judgment, this was the only viable explanation.
Kang Jun-hyeok regarded Ariel in silence.
Remarkably, she had come perilously close to the truth. She had simply failed to consider the possibility of returning to the past—but within the realm of possibility, her deduction was nearly flawless.
It was undoubtedly impressive. Even Manbyeonggi and Eldyria expressed admiration.
[Extraordinary. To think a mortal form could reach such conclusions.]
[She possesses the qualifications worthy of the Gods’ trust in her dignity.]
And yet, it was a pity.
Truly, a pity.
‘I wonder what restrictions would apply if she discovered the answer on her own, without my explanation.’
If that were possible, the possibilities would expand tremendously. And for that very reason, I felt the loss keenly.
“An excellent deduction.”
“Then surely….”
“But it’s wrong.”
Kang Jun-hyeok shook his head. Her expression, brimming with certainty in her own correctness, wavered.
“What? It’s not?”
“Unfortunately, the direction was slightly off. But you came remarkably close. I’ll give you credit for that.”
“…Is that the truth?”
Ariel regarded Kang Jun-hyeok with suspicious eyes.
Even though she had reached the correct answer, her gaze betrayed doubt that Kang Jun-hyeok might be lying. He spread his arms wide.
“Feel free to use the Gaze of Truth as much as you like. You should be capable of it.”
With the Divine Authority of the God of Truth, its effect distinguished between truth and falsehood. Ariel seemed to ponder for a moment, then light kindled in her eyes.
And wavered.
She had realized that Kang Jun-hyeok was not lying.
“Then… how exactly?”
“I’m sorry, but I can’t tell you that much. Now it’s my turn, isn’t it?”
Kang Jun-hyeok smiled faintly.
“You are the Incarnation of Gods, the sole Saintess of God, and the sole believer.”
“…That’s what I said myself. Are you claiming you won the wager with that?”
Ariel’s face contorted. Kang Jun-hyeok continued with a laughing expression.
“You did well. The gate you opened—it’s the Gate of Heaven, isn’t it? It must be quite a burden for you right now, yet you crossed such a perilous path.”
Ariel flinched for a moment. But soon she shrugged her shoulders with a playful gesture.
“The Gate of Heaven. That’s quite a fitting name. I should call it that from now on.”
“A gate that opens to the Divine Realm.”
Her expression hardened.
Kang Jun-hyeok smiled.
“A gate that connects the Mortal World and the domain of the Gods. It allows the Gods to intervene directly in this world. The degree of intervention varies depending on the gate’s size. Only the Incarnation of Gods or those who can barely open it—yet you alone can open such a gate with a mortal body.”
“….”
“The Gods truly took a dangerous gamble. Never did they imagine something like you would exist in this world.”
“You… God.”
“Should we greet each other anew? It’s a pleasure to meet you, Ariel Won. The trump card forged by the combined might of all the Gods in the Pantheon. A being of unparalleled uniqueness, bearing the dignity of every God.”
A quiet voice resonated softly through the room.

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“The Gods who fell in the Great War. They have no chance for a rematch.”
Only those who did not participate in the Great War could qualify as Players.
“But that doesn’t mean they’re completely powerless to intervene.”
They could bestow Divine Power upon Players, make them Believers, or transform them into Apostles. Direct intervention was forbidden, but granting strength was entirely feasible.
“However, there was one problem.”
An Apostle, after all, was merely one who received power from above. They held a lower station than the Gods themselves. If the Gods had already fallen, there was no reason an Apostle would fare differently.
Thus, the Gods deliberated and reached a decision.
If one would not suffice, then all would unite their strength.
They would create a mortal being who would receive all of their power.
Beyond a mere Apostle—they would grant a dignity befitting an Avatar of the Gods themselves.
[The dignity of all the Gods shall descend upon a single mortal.]
The Gods made their covenant.
And that dignity descended upon the woman before me.
The trump card the Gods created to participate in war once more. That was none other than Ariel Won.
She fell silent.
Kang Jun-hyeok waited patiently. After a long stretch of time, Ariel finally spoke.
“An intriguing theory. By that logic, you’re saying I’m a mortal who received the dignity of all the Gods?”
“Exactly.”
“Unfortunately, that’s impossible. The dignity of a God is something immensely vast. For a mortal being to accept it—and the dignity of all the Gods at that. It’s an amusing fantasy.”
“You’re not wrong. That’s why the Gods agonized over it. And they found their answer. They decided to first create a vessel capable of holding all their dignity and more.”
How does one create such a vessel?
The method was surprisingly simple.
“A Saintess of God would be more than sufficient to become a vessel for the dignity of all the Gods. Because she is the Creator.”
“…!”
Ariel’s expression froze completely.
“The Creator of all things. The mother and father of everything. Born before the Gods themselves. That is God.”
In the beginning, the Universe existed.
Then, a single being was born.
That being granted concepts to the Universe, and from those concepts, the Gods were born.
That is the true history of the Universe.
To call God a God among Gods was no exaggeration. After all, God was nothing less than the Creator of the Gods themselves. As the Saintess of such a being, she naturally possessed the qualification to accept the dignity of the Gods.
“I don’t know how you became the Saintess of the Creator, but that explains everything.”
“…How.”
Ariel’s voice trembled. Her shocked eyes fixed upon Kang Jun-hyeok.
“How?”
‘How, indeed. You’re the one who told me all this.’
She had always boasted about it. How special she was. How she was the unique Believer of the Creator, blessed by the expectations of all the Gods.
But from Ariel’s perspective, not knowing this truth, the shock was so overwhelming her mind nearly ceased to function.
The Creator of the Gods. That was the true identity of the God she spoke of.
Only the highest echelon among Gods and Transcendents possessed knowledge of this truth. It was no secret a mere mortal being could have discerned.
“How on earth did you figure it out?”
“You’ve been boasting everywhere that God is the God of Gods, haven’t you? It wasn’t difficult to deduce.”
“No one else has ever made that deduction.”
“…Sigh.”
She slumped in defeat.
Kang Jun-hyeok had perfectly seen through her secret. There was no excuse she could offer—it was an undeniable loss.
She spoke with a dejected expression.
“It’s true. I’ve lost….”
“Thank you for admitting it.”
Kang Jun-hyeok replied lightly.
Deep down, he felt a twinge of regret.
This wager had been decided from the start—his victory, or at worst, a draw.
Yet he could not yield. He had something to ask of her.
“Then I suppose you must grant the condition of our wager….”
To fulfill one wish of the other party.
“What is it that you desire?”
Ariel, whose grand scheme to showcase herself in the Community and draw attention had crumbled to dust, asked dejectedly. Kang Jun-hyeok spoke casually, as though it were nothing.
“My wish is simple. Nothing grand about it. More of a request, really.”
In her previous life, she had absolutely refused this request.
Not even until her own death would she grant it. Kang Jun-hyeok smiled faintly.
“The God you serve. The Creator of Gods. The Master of the Universe from the previous cosmos—may I say that? I wish to meet that being directly.”
Ariel’s face went rigid.

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[The Second Universe Quest has been completed.]
[Checking Achievement Rate….]
[100%]
[Remarkable! You are the only planet in the entire Universe to have perfectly cleared a Universe Quest!]
[Universal Announcement]
[Congratulations to all of you throughout the Universe. Planets that have perfectly cleared the Universe Quest have emerged. This is a truly unique achievement. We hope you will all follow their example and continue climbing the Tower with dedication!]
[MVP: Kang Jun-hyeok]
[Excellent! Without you, a perfect clear would have been impossible. A special reward befitting your outstanding achievement awaits you.]
[Please select one of the following rewards.]
[1. Gold befitting your clear rate.]
[….]
The moment the rewards appeared, the System Window crackled and shut down. From that space, a black-haired girl suddenly burst forth—the Administrator.
“You did wonderfully!”
“You’ve arrived?”
“I have! I honestly never thought you’d pull it off so flawlessly. Truly, truly magnificent work!”
The Administrator grinned widely and patted Kang Jun-hyeok’s shoulder.
“To be honest, even with you, I thought you couldn’t handle that. I was prepared to step in alone if the Master didn’t intervene… but my worries were unfounded!”
“I see.”
An Apostle-tier being descending so quickly had always seemed strange, but it appeared the situation had crossed a line.
However, the Master of the Universe chose not to intervene and simply allowed it to unfold. Kang Jun-hyeok inwardly chuckled, sensing the Master’s intent.
‘The benchmark just got higher.’
Yet he welcomed it. Misinterpreting his thoughts, the Administrator reassured him.
“That one who crossed the line will receive a penalty—a severe one. It will serve as an example, making it difficult for others to intervene. You don’t need to worry too much.”
The Administrator shook her head.
“Anyway, that’s settled. Well done! The reason I’m appearing at this moment is simple—I’m personally handing you this reward!”
The Administrator grinned wickedly.
“Here! Take it! This is the reward I’m bestowing upon you for your magnificent accomplishment!”
And a mighty Divine Authority settled into Kang Jun-hyeok’s body.
[Crack Movement Proficiency has risen from F to E Rank.]
[Crack Movement Proficiency has risen from E to D Rank.]
[All Weapons Control Proficiency has risen from F to E Rank.]
[Active Skill: Crack Piercing has been acquired.]
[Active Skill: Crack Distortion has been acquired.]
[Fragments from the Cracks have been acquired.]

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