100 Floors All Master - Chapter 60
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All Master of 100 Floors Episode 060
Floor 10. Vampire Princess (3)
During her lifetime, Eldyria had never put anything in her mouth except clear water and fresh blood.
She had been taught that putting anything with form into her body was undignified.
Much less food made by humans. She believed without doubt that it was vulgar and ugly. She thought that throughout her entire life, only pure liquids had ever entered her mouth.
But what was this?
Eldyria stared blankly at the empty bowls.
She had just emptied an entire pot of food made by human hands.
Kang Jun-hyeok was watching her with a smile.
‘She’s still the same as in the past.’
She had an appetite. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say it was strong. Even during fierce battles with the Victors, she would make sure to eat every meal whenever possible.
“It seems to suit your taste. I’m glad.”
At Kang Jun-hyeok’s words, Eldyria snapped back to her senses. She felt embarrassed. So much so that she wanted to run away somewhere. As if understanding her feelings, Kang Jun-hyeok spoke calmly.
“Princess, you are currently in a very exhausted state. You’ve never experienced anything like this in your life. You needed to focus on something to distract your mind.”
“…Mm. You’re right.”
Eldyria quickly nodded at the convenient excuse. Kang Jun-hyeok finished cleaning up and looked at her.
“From now on, you’re planning to go to the secret place for the coming-of-age ceremony, right? It was definitely the Forest Dyed in Crimson.”
“…Yes.”
This human even knew the location of the coming-of-age ceremony. Quietly shocked, Eldyria confirmed it.
“The Ancient Altar hidden among the blue leaves in the center of that forest. Only the blood of the True Ancestor can open the door. You must go there to perform the coming-of-age ceremony.”
“I understand. Do you know where that place is?”
After a moment of silence, Eldyria answered.
“I don’t know. I only know it’s to the east from here.”
“I see.”
Kang Jun-hyeok had an expression as if he knew.
She didn’t know the location of the altar for the coming-of-age ceremony.
That was precisely why wandering around searching for the altar was the main flow of Floor 10.
That process took at least three months. Sometimes it could take nearly a year.
‘The problem is, I don’t remember either.’
The basic flow of Floor 10 was being dragged around as Eldyria’s emergency food supply. He knew what the destination looked like but didn’t know how to get there.
It wasn’t just that. None of the Victors from his previous life remembered the way to the destination. Naturally, the current Kang Jun-hyeok didn’t know either.
Still, there was an answer. Kang Jun-hyeok opened his mouth.
“Well then, since you said it’s to the east, let’s use the sun as our guide and move forward.”
“…Very well.”
Kang Jun-hyeok took the lead. Eldyria followed behind him.
They pushed through the forest and moved forward, while Eldyria quietly glared at Kang Jun-hyeok’s back.
She still didn’t trust Kang Jun-hyeok.
There seemed to be no lie in Kang Jun-hyeok’s words, but she had been chased for days after losing everything. She couldn’t blindly trust someone who had suddenly appeared now.
‘Especially not a mere human.’
Above all, she had lived in the Vampire Kingdom. It was their sanctuary where mere humans could never enter.
But Father had secretly raised a human?
As her guard, no less?
Unbelievable.
Untrustworthy.
Her wariness was evident in the distance she maintained from Kang Jun-hyeok. Seeing her follow while staying as far away as possible, Kang Jun-hyeok struggled to suppress his laughter.
‘This is quite new.’
She had been perfect in his previous life.
Solitary, noble, and complete, possessing an innate dignity.
Though she had emotional aspects, there was still an undeniable majesty about her. This was the first time he’d seen such an awkward side of her. Manbyeonggi seemed to feel the same way, letting out a chuckle.
[To see that one in such a state. You live long enough to see everything.]
In this strange relationship, they proceeded into the Forest. Kang Jun-hyeok moved forward, touching the Bushes and disturbing the ground. Eldyria watched this with puzzlement.
“What are you doing?”
“I’m erasing traces so the Werewolves can’t follow us.”
“What meaning could such trivial work have?”
There was suspicion in Eldyria’s eyes. She thought Kang Jun-hyeok was needlessly wasting time.
Kang Jun-hyeok asked leisurely.
“Haven’t the Werewolves been continuously pursuing you every few hours until now? Even though you hid your body and used Stealth to the best of your ability?”
Eldyria hesitated.
“…That was true.”
“I’m erasing traces to prevent that from happening. Please observe for yourself.”
Eldyria closed her mouth.
Surprisingly, following Kang Jun-hyeok’s method, the Werewolves didn’t pursue them even after several hours had passed. For the first time in a very long while, she could walk normally along a path. She couldn’t hide her amazement.
“Is it because you erased the traces?”
“Forests tend to retain traces more than one might think. Though you did your best, Princess, there were inevitably parts that were overlooked.”
‘Though it’s regrettable from my perspective.’
Since he could gain Proficiency and experience points by facing the Werewolves, he would have liked to deliberately leave some traces.
However, the Quest condition was to guard her with his utmost effort. He couldn’t handle it carelessly for his own benefit.
‘Still, there’s something to gain from this too.’
[You have acquired Passive Skill: Trace Erasing.]
[Passive Skill: Trace Erasing]
[Grade: Lowest Grade]
[Proficiency: E]
[You can erase remaining traces with skilled expertise.]
Combined with the skill’s effect, the Werewolves didn’t pursue them for the entire day.
As night fell, Kang Jun-hyeok found a spot to rest.
“Sleep is nothing more than….”
“Princess, you are young. Fatigue must have accumulated, so it would be good for you to rest your eyes even a little.”
Eldyria closed her mouth.
Kang Jun-hyeok cooked and fed her, then activated Digging. In an instant, the ground was dug and a hole like a grave was created.
“I tried to make it as similar as possible to the Coffin the Princess used to sleep in.”
“Hmm.”
The Princess carefully lay down in the dug ground. It was quite cozy. It was like night and day compared to roughly curling up on the bare ground to rest as usual.
“I will stand Night Watch, so please sleep comfortably.”
At his quiet voice, her eyes slowly closed.
* * *
They continued moving for several days.
In the process, Eldyria felt comfort incomparable to before.
As a result of Kang Jun-hyeok continuously erasing traces, the Werewolves were barely visible anymore. At most once or twice a day, which was only half of half compared to before.
In the process, the Proficiency of Trace Erasing reached E rank.
The Werewolves that occasionally appeared were defeated by Kang Jun-hyeok. As a result, his level increased.
[Level Up.]
[Stamina + 10]
[Strength + 1]
[Internal Energy + 1]
Kang Jun-hyeok happily looted the Werewolves’ belongings. Perhaps thinking this behavior lacked dignity, Eldyria looked at him with an uncomfortable expression but didn’t say anything.
When taking rest, Kang Jun-hyeok stood guard for her. Thanks to this, Eldyria could close her eyes and get proper sleep.
Kang Jun-hyeok’s cooking was quite to her taste. Though she tried to deny it, every mealtime she would stare at Kang Jun-hyeok like Pavlov’s Dog Monster.
Each time, Kang Jun-hyeok would suppress his laughter and cook for her.
In the process, the distance between her and Kang Jun-hyeok grew a little closer. Though there was still distance, it was definitely a change compared to the beginning.
And at the end of it all.
They escaped the Forest and arrived at a Road.
At the end of that Road was a fairly large City.
‘It really exists.’
Kang Jun-hyeok looked at the City. Roughly examining its appearance, it seemed similar to what he remembered. Eldyria frowned.
“It’s a Human City.”
“So it appears.”
“How utterly filthy. Let us turn back.”
“Unfortunately, that place is exactly our next destination.”
“What?”
Eldyria’s eyes widened.
“You want to enter a mere Human City?”
“Yes.”
Kang Jun-hyeok nodded his head. Hostility instantly flashed across Eldyria’s face. She created distance between them as her eyes turned red.
This bastard is finally showing his true colors!
Toward her, who was about to attack at any moment, Kang Jun-hyeok spoke calmly.
“Princess, you do not know the way to your destination.”
She hesitated as she was raising her hand. Kang Jun-hyeok continued speaking.
“With only the information that it’s to the east, heading there would only result in an aimless journey. You would get lost and wander. It would take a considerable amount of time.”
“…Are you saying that entering the Human City would solve this?”
“Humans have extensive networks. They travel the world and gather information. They exchange that information among themselves and create maps. We need that information and those maps.”
“…”
“Most importantly, the Werewolves cannot attack us inside there either. It can be considered safe.”
Eldyria thought about it. As a result, she could understand that Kang Jun-hyeok’s words made sense.
“Of course, there would be dangers from other directions, but it seems necessary to bear that burden. Of course, if you refuse, Princess, I will find another way. What would you like to do?”
“No. I shall follow your words.”
She slowly lowered her hand. Kang Jun-hyeok had an expression that said he expected as much. She was a very rational person, after all.
“Before that, we’ll need some preparation. Princess, you are beautiful.”
“Suddenly offering obvious praise. Are you trying to read the mood? I am well aware of that myself.”
“That’s not it – I’m saying we need to hide that beauty to some extent. Your beauty might cause a commotion, Princess.”
“…How troublesome.”
Eldyria made an uncomfortable face and snapped her fingers. Blood surged up, taking the form of a robe that covered her entire body. Kang Jun-hyeok stared intently at her robe. She frowned.
“What are you staring at so intently? Now that I’ve covered up, you look disappointed.”
“No. That’s not it – could you make the robe a bit more luxurious?”
At those words, Eldyria hesitated.
“It’s neat, but it’s not quite splendid enough.”
“…These humans who don’t understand the aesthetics of simplicity.”
Even as Eldyria muttered, she changed the appearance of the robe. Only then did the satisfied Kang Jun-hyeok extend his hand.
“Then I shall be rude. May I dare to hold your hand?”
“Why?”
“We need to pass through the city’s checkpoint, and for that, we need to look as unsuspicious as possible. Right now, Princess, you’re being too wary of me. We don’t look like companions.”
“…”
All of her wariness was showing. Eldyria realized this fact. Kang Jun-hyeok smiled and said.
“Of course, I understand that you can’t trust me yet. But since it’s necessary, please understand…”
“Enough.”
Eldyria cut off Kang Jun-hyeok’s words. She extended her hand.
“Since you are serving as my escort, I shall accommodate your pace. Take it.”
[Acting proficiency has greatly increased.]
[Persuasion proficiency has greatly increased.]
“I shall humbly serve you.”
Kang Jun-hyeok took her hand with vampire etiquette. He felt a transparent and soft touch.
‘If she from my previous life knew this fact, she would try to kill me.’
Along with these idle thoughts, Kang Jun-hyeok moved his steps. He walked toward the city entrance.
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