100 Floors All Master - Chapter 249

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All Master of 100 Floors Episode 249
54th Floor. Cosmic Mercenary (3)
The Mysterious Merchant was not asking about Kang Jun-hyeok’s name or his background.
He was probing into the very essence of his existence itself. Kang Jun-hyeok recognized this, but answered as if he hadn’t.
“Kang Jun-hyeok. I’m a Mercenary.”
[That’s not what I’m asking….]
“Does it really matter? I can accept your commission.”
[Hmm….]
The Mysterious Merchant stared at Kang Jun-hyeok intently, as if appraising his power.
After a moment, he spoke.
[Insufficient… You don’t possess the level of strength I seek….]
The Mysterious Merchant’s commission was of 4th Tier difficulty.
Kang Jun-hyeok was 3rd Tier. There was a clear gap.
But he had no intention of backing down quietly.
“I’m sorry, but my power isn’t limited to what you see.”
[Crack Movement.]
Kang Jun-hyeok’s body shifted to the side instantly.
“How about this?”
‘Teleportation?’
Kanok, who had been watching, tilted his head. Kang Jun-hyeok’s body had leaped across space. It was teleportation.
Teleportation was a powerful ability, but once one reached the 3rd Tier, it could be used without much difficulty. There was no reason to display it as if it were something special.
But the Mysterious Merchant’s reaction was different.
[…!!]
His body went rigid. His voice trembled as if struck by shock.
[That’s… what… is that?]
“I can’t tell you. I can accept your commission. I possess exceptional power. So, what do you say?”
[….]
The Mysterious Merchant fell silent.
After a moment, a quiet voice emerged.
[Well… let me hear what you have to say….]

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The two moved to the solitary cell under Kanok’s guidance. The Mysterious Merchant waved his arm lightly.
Whoooosh.
A wave of energy enveloped the entire solitary cell.
[I’ve severed the connection to the outside. It’s just the two of us here….]
The Mysterious Merchant failed to detect the presence of Manbyeonggi and Eldyria.
They were beings from beyond the Floor. Unless they revealed their identities themselves, no being within the Floor could perceive them. Eldyria muttered bitterly.
[Even the Great God is merely a plaything to it. Then again, I’m no different.]
[You’re quite fascinating….]
The Mysterious Merchant gazed at Kang Jun-hyeok.
[You possess Internal Energy, Mana, and Superpowers simultaneously…. That shouldn’t be possible under normal circumstances…. But that’s not all…. That power you wielded…. It wasn’t from this Universe…. What is it…. That…?]
Genuine bewilderment resonated in the Mysterious Merchant’s voice.
54th Floor.
This was a time period before the Great War had begun.
Since the Victors had not yet appeared, Crack Movement was a truly unknown power. Kang Jun-hyeok answered lightly.
“It’s my personal Divine Authority. I was simply born with a rather exceptional power. Since I am indeed a being of the Universe, there’s no need to worry too much.”
Saying so, Kang Jun-hyeok smiled faintly.
“If you’re truly concerned, you may test me with your Divine Authority of Trade. God of Trade, Justeria.”
[You even know my identity…. How fascinating….]
What lay in the God of Trade’s gaze was intense interest and curiosity.
There was no hostility.
Had this been a belligerent God, they would have deemed Kang Jun-hyeok a risk factor and sought to kill him.
But the God of Trade fundamentally cared nothing for the peace or stability of the Universe. What mattered to him was only trade and his own curiosity. Knowing he shared a similar disposition with Yulsir, Kang Jun-hyeok had willingly displayed his power.
Kang Jun-hyeok wore a subtle smile.
“What matters is that I can accept your commission.”
[What do you seek….]
“Fair compensation commensurate with the commission. That is all.”
[Hmm….]
“The fact that you moved your Avatar to come here means your movements must not be revealed. I, too, am not in a position where exposure to the outside would be beneficial. I believe our interests align.”
[What if I refuse…?]
“Then there’s nothing to be done.”
Kang Jun-hyeok shrugged. Yet his face bore the certainty that Justeria would accept.
Justeria smiled faintly.
[Audacious indeed…. But I like it…. I’ve been stuck myself….]
His form trembled lightly.
[Justeria trades with Kang Jun-hyeok.]
[The contract of trade is enacted.]
[Before the contract is finalized, the details of the commission are explained in full.]
[Justeria must explain the details of the commission in full.]
[Kang Jun-hyeok may refuse the commission after hearing its details.]
[Disclosure of commission details to outsiders is forbidden.]
It was Justeria’s Divine Authority—a power that even the Gods could not escape—which allowed both parties to establish a contract and conduct an equitable trade.
Kang Jun-hyeok examined the contents for a moment, then frowned.
“There is no explicit specification regarding compensation.”
[As if I, the God of Trade, would fail to provide compensation….]
[Upon completion of the commission, appropriate compensation shall be provided.]
Kang Jun-hyeok added further.
“I am a Mercenary, after all. Protection of each party’s wellbeing is also necessary. I would appreciate it if you could add a clause stating that both parties must protect each other to the fullest extent possible.”
[How troublesome….]
[Until the commission is complete, both parties shall protect each other to the maximum extent.]
Justeria grumbled while adding the provision.
“There is no clause regarding failure. Is that acceptable?”
[You truly understand my Divine Authority well…. How fascinating…. It matters not…. Even in failure, it seems it would be rather entertaining….]
“Then I shall accept.”
A resonant hum echoed.
The contract began to take effect. The first matter to address was an explanation of the commission details. Justeria opened her mouth.
[My commission for you is simple…. You must serve as my escort….]
“Where do you intend to go?”
[Simple enough…. We are going to Hell….]
“Pardon?”
Kang Jun-hyeok hesitated. Justeria continued.
[Zephar, the Demon of Conception and Infertility. I made a deal with that one….]
“…You mean Zephar, one of the 72 Demons?”
[You know of the Demons as well…. What information do you lack…. I find myself curious about that….]
Justeria murmured with intrigue. Kang Jun-hyeok’s expression darkened.
“Is it permissible for a God to make a deal with a Demon?”
In the Current Universe, both Gods and Demons had joined forces.
But that was only because a common enemy—the Victors—had emerged.
In this time period, Demons were the greatest threat to the Universe. They were beings that could never coexist with the Gods, yet the God of Trade had made a deal with one.
Moreover, that counterparty was one of the 72 Demons.
Those who held the rank of Duke in Hell were beings comparable to the highest Gods. They were mighty entities that maintained the balance between the Universe and Hell.
Yet a God had made a deal with one of the 72 Demons.
Indeed, Manbyeonggi and Eldyria were shocked.
[I thought he was more sensible than Yulsir, but I must revise that assessment.]
[To make a deal with a Demon as a God in this era? You’ve lost your mind.]
Kang Jun-hyeok shook his head.
“If the other Gods learn of this, they will attempt to seal you away.”
[I am the God of Trade… When it comes to trade, there is no reason to refuse simply because it involves a Demon…. Above all, the content of the deal was quite fascinating…. There was no reason to refuse…. But as you say… it would not be wise for this to become known….]
“So that is why you moved your Avatar in secret. And why you, of all beings, would seek to save a Mortal.”
[Correct….]
“And my task is to escort you from Hell to Zephar’s Domain. Is that correct?”
[I am the God of Trade… I possess no direct combat ability… If I’m discovered, it will be catastrophic….]
“So there’s a condition that I mustn’t be discovered.”
Kang Jun-hyeok let out a hollow laugh.
“Were you planning to assign this to someone from the 4th Tier? Even for the 5th Tier, this is a mission that demands risking one’s life.”
[Unfortunately, anyone at the 5th Tier level cannot be easily controlled… Even if I wanted to entrust it, I cannot….]
“I suppose that makes sense. What exactly did you trade for?”
[That’s a secret… If the commission succeeds, I might tell you….]
“So in the end, you’re asking me to accept this commission.”
Hell.
I would have to venture into Hell itself, where Demons that oppose the very Universe swarm in abundance.
And it wasn’t merely Hell—I had to head toward the territory of the 72 Demons. Even possessing the power of the 5th Tier, I couldn’t guarantee success. This was no jest.
[Will you refuse…?]
“No.”
But if it were him—if it were anyone, it would be possible.
It wouldn’t even be particularly difficult.
“Just to be sure—do I need to create the Passage to Hell myself?”
[No… I will open the door… Though I don’t know the location myself….]
“Well, that’s a relief.”
Kang Jun-hyeok grumbled and nodded.
“I accept the commission.”
[Really…?]
“Why are you more shocked than I am?”
[No… I made the proposal, but I never expected you to accept after hearing these conditions….]
“It’s not impossible. You’ll need to provide generous compensation.”
[Now that’s an intriguing proposition… Very well… Let’s move immediately….]
Justeria spoke with delight. Tools emerged from within the loose Robe, and they began to take the form of a door.
Clang, clang, clang!
The Passage opened. Beyond it lay a crimson world. After steadying my breath for a moment, I stepped forward.
What I felt was a suffocating, acrid Aura.
An ordinary person wouldn’t survive even a minute in such potent Poison Qi. Without Poison Resistance, my Health Points would have been depleted in real time. In fact, breathing itself would have been impossible.
This was Hell itself.
The world of Demons.

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A world bathed in crimson light.
Not a single plant could be found, and in the distance, a river composed of sulfur came into view. Strange insects unseen in the Universe flitted through the air.
From an objective standpoint, it was a landscape of unparalleled horror. The same held true for Manbyeonggi, Eldyria, and Justeria.
[Is this Hell? How peculiar.]
[It certainly doesn’t look normal.]
[Hmm… The environment is definitely quite different from the Universe or the Divine Realm…]
“You’ve never been to Hell before, Justeria?”
[There’s rarely any reason to come to Hell…]
“And yet here you are with me—one of those rare occasions.”
[That’s correct… Just wait a moment… I’ll detect Zephar’s Domain… I’ll find the location, so you just need to escort me there…]
“That won’t be necessary. Follow me.”
[Huh…?]
Kang Jun-hyeok moved forward. His movements suggested he knew exactly where to go—better than anyone else. Justeria followed behind in bewilderment.
[We should detect Zephar’s Domain…]
“It’s unnecessary. I already know where it is.”
[…What did you just say?]
Already know.
What did that mean?
Hell was an unknown place. Even to the Gods. Since it was a domain solely for Demons, all information was concealed.
Yet Kang Jun-hyeok’s demeanor was remarkably composed, as if it were only natural that he possessed such knowledge.

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