100 Floors All Master - Chapter 7

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All Master of 100 Floors Episode 007

 

 

Floor 1. All Weapons (2)

 

 

A voice that sounded between thirty and forty, giving off a dignified feeling.

That voice was definitely coming from the gauntlet.

[What? Why did I wake up? I was definitely placed in a location no one could approach.]

That voice was filled with confusion. It was the emotion of someone who had experienced something impossible.

“An ego weapon, huh.”

Kang Jun-hyeok muttered. The gauntlet was equipment with its own consciousness, just like the Holy Sword. Only then did the gauntlet realize Kang Jun-hyeok’s presence.

[Who are you.]

“A player.”

[Of course you’re a player since you entered the Tower. That’s not what I’m asking.]

The gauntlet muttered in confusion.

[How did you reach me? I should definitely exist in a place no one on Floor 1 could approach.]

“I walked.”

[That’s not what I’m asking…]

Suddenly the gauntlet fell silent. Soon its opened mouth was filled with shock.

[You, don’t tell me you crossed the Lava Swamp to get here?]

“Was there another path?”

[There isn’t, but…]

“So there really wasn’t any other way. That’s a relief.”

Wouldn’t it be unfair if there was an easy method and he suffered for nothing?

Of course, he gained a skill from this, so it wasn’t a loss, but it would make him feel strange. From Kang Jun-hyeok’s muttering, the gauntlet realized that its suspicion was correct.

[You’re a madman. Unless you were insane, you wouldn’t walk across lava. Especially not knowing what existed beyond.]

“That’s hurtful when you put it that way.”

Kang Jun-hyeok picked up the gauntlet.

“So you’re the reward for reaching this place?”

[Mm.]

The gauntlet, belatedly recovering from shock, regained its composure.

[I didn’t think this would happen so I’m not prepared, but that’s correct.]

The gauntlet cleared its voice as if trying to set the mood.

[Congratulations, nameless player. You have magnificently uncovered the Tower’s secrets and reached this lord’s presence. However, to obtain this lord, you must be qualified.]

“This lord, huh.”

For a self-proclaimed title, it was quite arrogant. But if it was a Unique Item, it was understandable.

An item that required conditions for acquisition. He had encountered countless such items in the past. Kang Jun-hyeok asked.

“What’s the qualification?”

[It’s related to this lord’s name.]

 

Manbyeonggi [All Weapons]

 

Ten thousand weapons.

Kang Jun-hyeok frowned as if he had an inkling.

“Don’t tell me.”

[You’re quick on the uptake. Correct. The qualification to obtain this lord is simple. Being able to wield ten thousand weapons. That is the qualification.]

 

[Hidden Quest: Prove your qualification.]

[Condition: Know how to wield ten thousand weapons.]

[Upon success: Obtain Manbyeonggi.]

[Upon failure: You will be banished from Manbyeonggi’s domain.]

 

“What the.”

Kang Jun-hyeok let out a hollow laugh.

Swords, axes, spears, daggers, blades, bows, and so on.

To obtain Manbyeonggi, one had to know how to wield ten thousand weapons that exist in this world.

It was an absurd condition. Usually when it came to wielding weapons, most focused on just one weapon. Even those who claimed to wield many weapons were limited to about ten at most.

But the acquisition condition was knowing how to wield ten thousand weapons. Of course, it would include types like short bows, long bows, great bows, but even so, it was impossible.

[If you want to obtain Manbyeonggi, you should know how to wield ten thousand weapons. If you can’t, you’re not qualified to obtain this lord. What a pity.]

It was a very casual tone. Kang Jun-hyeok realized.

“You never intended to be obtained by anyone from the start.”

[Futile struggles are bothersome.]

Manbyeonggi’s voice was infinitely subdued as it said that.

[You’ll all fail anyway. I have no intention of being toyed with in meaningless games. I plan to sleep quietly until everything ends.]

Why was the gauntlet in a place on Floor 1 that no one could approach?

It was because the gauntlet itself had no intention of becoming someone’s strength.

Even if someone miraculously reached it, it would give them an impossible quest to make them turn back. That way, Manbyeonggi planned to remain in the Tower until the universe’s destruction.

In fact, that plan had succeeded. No one had discovered Manbyeonggi in his previous life. Kang Jun-hyeok clicked his tongue.

“You’ve given up.”

[You know nothing about what lies beyond this.]

Manbyeonggi spoke calmly.

[You know nothing about what’s at the end, what kind of being the master of the universe is. I can tell you’re special since you reached this lord, but… that’s all. You can’t change the flow.]

Manbyeonggi’s words carried conviction. Those were words only someone who had reached the end could utter.

And precisely because of that, Kang Jun-hyeok, who had reached the end, sneered.

“I know nothing?”

[You can believe you know if you want. It has nothing to do with this lord. I pity your futile efforts, but you must have gained skills in the process of coming here. Consider that your reward.]

“No.”

Kang Jun-hyeok shook his head. He had no intention of returning with just a few skills. He began putting Manbyeonggi on his hand. Manbyeonggi sneered.

[Do you plan to be stubborn? It’s impossible. Unless you can truly wield ten thousand weapons, the quest will fail. Just quietly go back…]

 

[Condition achieved. Hidden Quest successful.]

[You have proven your qualification.]

 

The quest was completed. Kang Jun-hyeok, wearing Manbyeonggi, smiled with satisfaction.

“The fit is good. It’s like I’m not wearing anything.”

[Wh, wh, what?]

Manbyeonggi let out a stunned voice.

 

 

Manbyeonggi was stunned.

Great and magnificent, even he who had once reached the end of everything couldn’t understand what had happened.

[Why am I on your hand?]

“Because I met the conditions.”

Kang Jun-hyeok spoke calmly as if asking what he was talking about. After dozens of seconds of silence, Manbyeonggi’s mouth finally opened.

[You know how to wield ten thousand weapons?]

Spears, swords, axes, curved swords, kukris, daggers, bows, crossbows, great bows, and so on.

You know how to wield all those countless weapons?

He couldn’t believe it at all. But Manbyeonggi was definitely fitted on Kang Jun-hyeok’s hand without any problems. It meant it was the truth.

[No. No. This is.]

Even though the result was out, Manbyeonggi stuttered as if it couldn’t accept it at all. Kang Jun-hyeok didn’t care and took the gauntlet.

“Whatever you saw at the end, and however you think of me, I don’t care.”

The only important thing was the fact that he had obtained Manbyeonggi.

“I crossed the lava and reached you. And I also perfectly passed the Quest you presented. So, I am your master.”

[….]

Manbyeonggi couldn’t utter a word. Kang Jun-hyeok didn’t care and examined the surroundings more. No matter how much he looked, nothing else came out.

“Is this the end?”

The 99.9% achievement rate was referring to Manbyeonggi. Considering it was Unique grade, it was understandable, so Kang Jun-hyeok came out of the hole.

Splash.

He stepped into the lava again. Flames rose and pain struck, but it was clearly reduced compared to before. At most, it was like ordinary burns. It was terrible pain, but not at a level he couldn’t endure.

Kang Jun-hyeok, who had crossed the lava, stepped onto the platform. He headed toward the exit. During that process, Manbyeonggi was still unable to say anything, as if it hadn’t recovered from the shock.

Thud.

He crossed the platform and arrived in front of the exit. There was nothing more to hesitate about. Kang Jun-hyeok stepped toward the exit.

‘Now then.’

What would happen? Anticipation and anxiety mixed together. Soon a system window appeared to announce the answer.

 

[1st Floor Quest Clear.]

[Rewards will be determined according to your performance.]

[Checking achievement rate…]

[Check complete.]

 

[Achievement Rate: 100%]

[Perfect Clear. Congratulations! Additional rewards will be granted.]

[Level Up.]

[Level Up.]

[Level Up.]

[Health + 100]

[Speed + 3]

 

[Weapon: You have acquired the 1st Floor Sword.]

[Stat: You have acquired Achievement.]

[1,321 Gold has been granted.]

 

[Perfect Clear reward [Title: Perfect Player] has been acquired.]

[Perfect Clear reward [Weapon: All Weapons] has been acquired.]

 

“Ha.”

A sound came out naturally. It was an amazing amount of gold. On top of that, even a title he hadn’t seen in his previous life as a Perfect Clear reward. That wasn’t all.

 

[Players who Perfect Cleared Floor 1: 1 person.]

[You are alone!]

 

[Universe Announcement.]

[Please congratulate! Everyone in the Universe! A Perfect Player of Floor 1 has appeared. This is an achievement no one has accomplished until now!]

 

When a specific floor was Perfect Cleared, an announcement was delivered to the entire universe. He already knew that fact, so he wasn’t surprised. What was important was what came after.

 

[Great Achievement Accomplished.]

[The Victors recognize your existence.]

[The Defeated recognize your existence.]

 

Kang Jun-hyeok’s eyes sank as he looked at the system window.

Victors and Defeated.

Excluding the Master of the Universe, they were beings who could exercise and wield the greatest influence in the current universe.

They had begun to recognize Kang Jun-hyeok’s existence.

“Damn annoying things.”

Kang Jun-hyeok muttered quietly.

 

[Returning.]

 

Kang Jun-hyeok’s body returned from the Tower to Earth. Arriving at his familiar studio apartment, he leisurely sat on the bed.

 

 

The returned Kang Jun-hyeok had a very satisfied expression.

It was natural. The average achievement rate for Floor 1 was 0.1%. Manbyeonggi alone would fill 99.9% and more. He knew that.

But it was only in the realm of speculation; he couldn’t be certain. Since he confirmed that his prediction was correct, he couldn’t help but feel good.

“Whew.”

Kang Jun-hyeok briefly exhaled to calm his excited emotions and checked his rewards.

 

[Kang Jun-hyeok]

[Level: 8]

[Health: 260]

[Strength: 15]

[Speed: 18]

[Achievement: 11]

[Attack Power + ?]

[Defense + 0]

 

“What is this.”

He let out a chuckle. It was an amazing level and stats. For his previous life self to reach these numbers, it was beyond Floor 10.

Floor 1 was originally a non-combat floor where you stepped on platforms to cross the Lava Swamp. Normally, the level shouldn’t rise, but it was forcibly increased as a reward for 100% achievement rate.

This alone would be satisfying enough, but he had obtained one stat.

The basically provided stats were only two: Strength and Speed.

But those weren’t all the stats.

Internal energy, mana, superpowers, nature affinity, etc.

Various stats existed.

They could be obtained in the process of climbing the Tower, and his previous life self had over 30 different stats.

The Achievement stat he had obtained now was one of them.

It was a quite unique stat obtained when achieving great Achievements that others couldn’t reach.

‘To think I’d get this already.’

His previous life self had obtained the Achievement stat around Floor 30. Since the acquisition condition itself was achieving feats that others couldn’t reach, it was very difficult to obtain.

It was a stat that didn’t help in combat at all. However, there were several systems that could only be unlocked by having the Achievement stat. Whether you had it or not made a huge difference.

And the gold.

 

[Current Gold Held: 2,533.]

 

He had only just cleared the 1st Floor, but already had over 2,500 gold.

‘At this rate, I should be able to get an Active Skill before going to the 2nd Floor.’

He felt incredibly good.

Everything up to this point was rewards he had obtained in his previous life as well. It was as satisfying as he had expected.

But that wasn’t all. Right now, he had obtained something he hadn’t been able to get even in his previous life.

It was a title.

Kang Jun-hyeok opened his title window.

 

[Title: Perfect Player.]

[A title given to those who perfectly clear the 1st Floor, the beginning of the Tower.]

[Current Effect: All Stats + 1]

[The title’s effect increases as the number of perfectly cleared floors increases.]

 

“What?”

Kang Jun-hyeok’s eyes widened. He momentarily doubted his own eyes and closed and opened them, but the written text remained the same.

The title’s effect increases as the number of perfectly cleared floors increases.

This was a growth-type title.

Kang Jun-hyeok was shocked. Theoretically, it was a title that could grow nearly 100 times. On top of that, the basic effect provided was All Stats + 1. It was extremely excellent.

‘So that’s why my stats were each 1 point higher.’

Since it affected all stats, the efficiency would increase exponentially as the stat numbers grew.

And he also understood why his previous life self hadn’t obtained this title. The acquisition condition was to perfectly clear the 1st Floor. With such a condition, it was natural that no one could obtain it.

It was a title that only he, who had returned to the past, could obtain.

“What kind of ridiculous condition is this. This is insane. Now I have even more reason to obsess over perfect clears.”

Kang Jun-hyeok muttered happily and clapped his hands lightly.

“So, have you come to your senses now?”

[More or less.]

Manbyeonggi responded to Kang Jun-hyeok’s words. Having finally recovered from the shock, it spoke in a deflated voice.

[No matter how much I deny and deny it, what’s already happened can’t be helped. I don’t like being given to a brat, but… I’m not foolish enough to refuse here. I have no choice but to accept it.]

Manbyeonggi, having calmed down somewhat, checked Kang Jun-hyeok’s status and let out a groan.

[Wait. What is this. Your stats are strange.]

“You can see stats too?”

[Since I’m synchronized with you. You’ve just cleared the 1st Floor, you’re level 8, and your speed is already 18?]

Manbyeonggi continued checking his status and couldn’t hide its shock.

[Three skills. Fire Resistance and Pain Resistance. Plus Dagger Technique. Don’t tell me you hunted the mantises on Floor 0? And you have 2,500 gold?]

Manbyeonggi’s voice contained suspicion.

[Did you use some kind of sorcery? No, that can’t be. The Tower wouldn’t be designed so carelessly. You really obtained all this with your own abilities? What are you?]

Manbyeonggi let out a hollow laugh.

[You’re beyond expectations. With your abilities, you might not die halfway up the Tower. At least you’ll provide decent entertainment.]

Manbyeonggi’s voice showed no expectations for Kang Jun-hyeok. It still didn’t seem to think he could change the ending.

Kang Jun-hyeok didn’t mind. Time would naturally reveal everything anyway.

[In any case, I’ll be counting on you for a while. Kang Jun-hyeok.]

“Right. What should I call you?”

[Call me Manbyeonggi. That is my current name.]

“Nice to work with you, Manbyeonggi. So what are your abilities?”

Kang Jun-hyeok asked the most important question. He had roughly understood from the equipment description, but hearing it directly from the source was very different. Manbyeonggi began explaining.

[It’s exactly as the name suggests. I can store ten thousand weapons. It’s basically like an equipment-type inventory.]

At those words, Kang Jun-hyeok let out a small laugh. It was oddly amusing to hear about inventory spoken in the archaic tone of a classical martial artist.

[Why are you laughing.]

“No. Never mind. Anything else?”

[Hmm. If I had to mention one more thing, it would be that you can freely change weapons during combat.]

Manbyeonggi spoke as if it wasn’t that impressive, in a tone suggesting it wasn’t very meaningful.

But Kang Jun-hyeok didn’t receive it that way at all.

“…That’s quite significant.”

Changing equipment during combat was impossible.

If you took out a bow to deal with a distant monster, but a hidden monster suddenly ambushed you, you couldn’t take out a sword to fight it.

Not only that, but all players were the same. It was a system constraint. Even if you obtained good weapons, it was difficult to use them according to the situation.

Everyone grumbled, not understanding why the Tower’s master had created such restrictions. But because the system worked that way, they had no choice but to forcibly adapt.

But with Manbyeonggi, that problem was perfectly solved. It was equipment that allowed handling various weapons according to the situation, whose value would increase over time.

Satisfied, Kang Jun-hyeok took out the basic reward from the 1st Floor.

 

[1st Floor Standard Sword]

[Type: Weapon]

[Grade: Lowest]

[Attack Power + 10]

[A sword provided to those who clear the 1st Floor.]

 

It was exactly as the description stated. Usually, players who cleared the 1st Floor only obtained this sword and a small amount of gold. Kang Jun-hyeok put the sword into Manbyeonggi. It was a very familiar movement.

“This will be useful.”

Manbyeonggi was flustered by Kang Jun-hyeok’s reaction.

[What are you?]

Although Manbyeonggi itself had said it wasn’t much, it was indeed a very special ability, just like Kang Jun-hyeok’s reaction suggested.

But that was something a beginner had no way of knowing.

It was a value that only experienced players could understand, those who knew about the system constraint that weapon changes during combat were impossible, and how significant such a constraint was.

For Kang Jun-hyeok, who had just cleared the 1st Floor, to grasp such value.

[Strange. You. Are you really a player who just entered the Tower?]

Manbyeonggi asked in a tone suggesting something was odd.

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