100 Floors All Master - Chapter 44
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All Master of 100 Floors Episode 044
First Test (3)
[All tests have been completed. Please wait a moment for confirmation.]
With the test completion window, the tension completely drained from Kang Jun-hyeok’s body. Even though all his injuries had healed, his entire body felt creaky.
“It’s damn strong.”
He hadn’t been able to deal any meaningful damage to the monster at all.
His last attack had managed to inflict some damage, but it wasn’t his own power—he had used the monster’s strength against it. Even that was only like being pricked by a toothpick.
A terrifyingly strong existence that he couldn’t resist with his current abilities.
But against such an existence, Kang Jun-hyeok didn’t retreat and fought back, earning his reward.
The proficiency of many skills had increased, and just looking at those that changed grades, there were five of them.
[Block proficiency has increased from F to E.]
[Air Jump proficiency has increased from F to E.]
[Balance proficiency has increased from F to E.]
[Thrust proficiency has increased from E to D.]
[Greatsword Mastery proficiency has increased from E to D.]
“Huh.”
Kang Jun-hyeok couldn’t help but make a sound. In just one battle, five skills had changed grades. It was an achievement that made him doubt his eyes.
Kang Jun-hyeok happily checked his skills.
[Active Skill: Block]
[Grade: Low Grade]
[Proficiency: E]
[Cooltime: 10 minutes]
[Defends against opponent’s attacks. Can partially defend against attacks that cannot be blocked by the Player’s abilities.]
The change in Block was simple. It could now block attacks that the Player couldn’t normally defend against. Simple but excellent improvement.
[Active Skill: Air Jump]
[Grade: Low Grade]
[Proficiency: E]
[Cooltime: 5 minutes]
[Allows one additional jump in mid-air.]
For Air Jump, there was no change in the skill itself, but the cooltime was reduced from 10 minutes to 5 minutes. Since the skill had high versatility, being able to use it more frequently was a good thing.
[Active Skill: Balance]
[Grade: Lowest Grade]
[Proficiency: E]
[Cooltime: 1 hour]
[Corrects the balance of a collapsed posture, allowing the player to take any desired stance.]
As Balance’s proficiency increased, the player could now arbitrarily determine their posture when regaining balance.
This was likewise a good change. When knocked back by an opponent’s attack and using the Balance skill, he could immediately counterattack a charging opponent by positioning his sword forward.
Three skills had risen from F to E. All were small but definite helpful changes.
And the next two skills had their proficiency increase from E to D.
The changes that resulted were not small, but definite enhancements.
[Active Skill: Thrust]
[Grade: Low Grade]
[Proficiency: D]
[Cooltime: 5 minutes]
[Thrusts the weapon powerfully toward the target. If the target successfully defends, thrusts once more.]
The change that came with Thrust reaching D proficiency was simple.
If the opponent successfully defended, the skill would activate once more.
It already delivered a thrust with 1.5 times his strength, and if they barely managed to defend that, he would thrust again. He could now literally shatter ordinary defenses.
[Passive Skill: Greatsword Mastery]
[Grade: Lowest Grade]
[Proficiency: D]
[The technique of wielding a greatsword. A realm that even the talented can only reach after more than ten years of effort.]
And the passive skill. Greatsword Mastery’s proficiency had finally reached D as well.
The effect was acquiring greatsword technique that even the talented could only reach after more than ten years of effort.
Kang Jun-hyeok picked up the greatsword and swung it as a test. The movement was incredibly smooth and natural. Manbyeonggi muttered in disbelief at the movement that was incomparable to before.
[Your movements have become useful. Reaching a realm in an instant that ordinary people couldn’t reach even with decades of effort. Truly selfish.]
“That’s good.”
Kang Jun-hyeok smiled slightly.
To think his Greatsword Mastery proficiency had already reached D on the 7th Floor. Even his past life self would have told him to stop talking nonsense at this speed. It was worth fighting monsters with everything he had.
A thought suddenly occurred to Kang Jun-hyeok and he asked Manbyeonggi.
“You said you knew that guy?”
[Yes. He was renowned as the Prince of the North Sea. With his handsome face, women never left his side. To think such a fellow would turn into a bull’s head. Truly pitiful.]
“Compared to his original power, he was in an absurdly weakened state.”
[If that bastard had been in his prime, you would have died before the first chain was even released.]
Manbyeonggi spoke matter-of-factly. It wasn’t looking down on Kang Jun-hyeok or lecturing him. It was simply a tone stating facts.
Kang Jun-hyeok didn’t deny it either. He knew well enough about the power of the Defeated Ones. As things stood now, he couldn’t reach them. At best, he could only inflict small wounds on those who had been degraded and degraded again.
‘For now, that is.’
He would possess power beyond theirs. Just like in his previous life. No. Even greater power than in his previous life.
At the same time, a system window appeared.
[Confirmation complete. The criteria for passers and Failed Participants have been established! We will inform you of the evaluation criteria.]
[Achievement Test: C or above.]
[Comprehension Test: C or above.]
[Combat Test: C or above.]
[If any one of these falls below C, you will be eliminated.]
A fanfare sounded with a flourish.
[Congratulations! You have brilliantly passed the first test! And with the most outstanding results! A fitting reward will be given to you later!]
Since this was only natural, Kang Jun-hyeok maintained a calm expression. The system window continued to appear.
[First, we would like to offer our sincere condolences to the Failed Participants. And we would also like to express our deep disappointment to you all. The conditions were quite lenient, yet you still failed to pass. A penalty will be imposed, so please return to your original places.]
The system window spoke in a rigid tone.
By now, all the Failed Participants would have returned to Earth. And they would be trembling in fear, wondering what the penalty might be.
[And congratulations to all the passers! Though the conditions weren’t particularly difficult, you passed brilliantly! You will be given rewards! However, before that, you must take sufficient rest!]
With those words, Kang Jun-hyeok’s body was transported.
The place he arrived at was a strange space filled with all kinds of rides, like an amusement park. Fireworks were exploding, creating an eerily bright atmosphere.
“Huh, huuuh?”
“What’s this?”
And he wasn’t alone in that place. Hundreds, no, thousands of Players were looking around with confused faces.
These were all Korean Players. Among them, those who had passed the test.
The system window spoke brightly.
[Now then! Passers! This is a space for rest and celebration! Here, talk among yourselves, rejoice in your victory, and celebrate! You will return with your rewards in two days!]
[Then, please take sufficient rest!]
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“…Huh?”
“S-stay here for two days?”
People looked confused as they read through the system window.
Rest here for two days.
It was close to being a reward for passing. People who realized this fact began to show some relief.
Manbyeonggi muttered as if finding it curious.
[Many. Are all these guys the Players who just passed the test?]
At a rough glance, there were easily over several thousand. Manbyeonggi’s emotions, which had been observing them with interest, slowly died away.
[I don’t see anyone interesting enough. They’re all weak and talentless.]
“Can you tell just by looking?”
[Who do you think I am? I can see through the abilities of worthless things at a glance. As expected, you were the strange one.]
“Even if they passed, that’s all there is to it.”
Even C grade was enough to pass the test. There was no way Manbyeonggi would be satisfied.
The Celebration Space wasn’t just empty words – the amusement park-like area was quite lively. Various rides were visible, and shops displayed all kinds of appetizing food.
But naturally, no one was using the rides or putting food in their mouths.
“Urgh…”
“U-ugh.”
The Bull-Headed Monster they had faced at the end was terrifyingly strong.
Even bound by chains, it roared and crushed the Players. It was enough to traumatize them.
So the only one calmly entering a shop and eating food was Kang Jun-hyeok alone.
His appearance, as if nothing had happened, drew people’s attention. Strange looks were directed at Kang Jun-hyeok.
And before long, a woman who had spotted him approached.
“K-Kang Jun-hyeok.”
“Kim Tae-yeon.”
Kang Jun-hyeok turned his head while chewing meat. The woman with long straight hair, Kim Tae-yeon, greeted him.
“It’s been a while. Though it’s natural… you passed.”
“You passed too, Kim Tae-yeon.”
“Just barely made it though.”
“What were your grades?”
“B, C, B.”
Kim Tae-yeon spoke as if embarrassed. But Kang Jun-hyeok was surprised.
‘She improved.’
In his previous life, she had gotten C, C, C. Truly just barely passing.
Of course, it wasn’t because her abilities were lacking. It was because she couldn’t properly climb the Tower while worrying about others.
But now she had noticeably improved. Kang Jun-hyeok looked at Kim Tae-yeon’s expression.
In his previous life, after passing the test, her mind had been half-collapsed.
She had crumbled after realizing that helping people had no meaning at all.
But not now. Though her eyes were shaking, her expression showed firm resolve.
It was probably because of his existence.
It wasn’t bad. It meant there was significance in teaching how to catch fish rather than catching fish for her. Kim Tae-yeon, who had been watching Kang Jun-hyeok’s reaction, carefully asked.
“Um, Kang Jun-hyeok… may I ask what your grades were?”
“EX, EX, EX.”
“…What?”
Kim Tae-yeon blinked. Her mind froze at the completely unexpected answer.
EX? What kind of grade is EX? Let me think. C, B, A, S. And…
She swallowed hard. Her gaze, filled with shock, turned to Kang Jun-hyeok. Kang Jun-hyeok calmly opened his mouth.
“Have you finished checking on the people?”
“Ah, yes. Yes.”
Kim Tae-yeon barely managed to collect herself and nodded.
“From what I roughly confirmed, it seems like Korea’s Players have gathered here. The number is approximately… between twenty thousand to thirty thousand. These people will probably be… the ones moving forward.”
Though they didn’t yet know what penalties the Failed Participants would face, it wouldn’t be light. At least for now, it wasn’t an exaggeration to say that those here were everyone who could serve as fighting strength.
In that case, they couldn’t just sit still.
“I’m going to gather people. The top-tier Players. We need to talk about what we should do going forward and have discussions. We’ll probably hold a meeting.”
Having said that much, Kim Tae-yeon glanced at Kang Jun-hyeok.
“Um… if that happens, would you be willing to participate, Mr. Kang Jun-hyeok?”
A meeting of Korea’s top Players.
If Kang Jun-hyeok participated, it would be a great help.
But whether he had any intention of doing so was unclear. When she had met him, he hadn’t seemed inclined to make himself known.
Making her worry seem pointless, Kang Jun-hyeok smiled slightly.
“I’ll participate. This works out well. There are things that need to be dealt with.”
“Ah. Thank you! Then I’ll move quickly!”
Kim Tae-yeon’s expression brightened considerably. She stepped back. Kang Jun-hyeok watched her retreating figure and muttered.
“Things that need to be dealt with must be dealt with.”
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