100 Floors All Master - Chapter 78

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All Master of 100 Floors Episode 078

 

Floor 14. Great Ocean (7)

 

[Kueo! Kueoeoeoeoeo!]

 

The Kraken writhes its body in terrible agony. Its tentacles move violently, striking Kang Jun-hyeok’s body.

 

Kang Jun-hyeok doesn’t dodge. He twists his body as much as possible to minimize damage and stirs the spear. The Kraken’s tentacle trembles like an aspen leaf.

 

Through the gap created, he inserts his other hand and pulls out a staff.

 

[Fireball.]

 

Peoeoeoeng!

 

Flames explode inside the pupil.

 

Though the Fireball’s effect is minimal underwater, it was different when detonated from the inside like this. The smell of cooking flesh instantly wafted through the water.

 

[Kueoeoeoeoeo!]

 

Flames exploded inside the pupil. The damage must have reached even the brain.

 

[Sword Energy Wind Blade.]

 

[Impact.]

 

He doesn’t stop there. He activates his skills in succession, dealing massive damage to the interior.

 

But the Kraken endures.

 

Letting out cries of pain, it tries to wrap Kang Jun-hyeok with its tentacles and crush him.

 

[Repulsion.]

 

Teoeoeng!

 

He pushes away the tentacles and pulls his body through the created gap. He throws the spear toward the wound. The spear embeds itself inside the pupil.

 

[Kueoeoeo!]

 

The Kraken convulses its body as if having a seizure. Its violently thrashing tentacles destroy everything around.

 

Kwaaaaang!

 

Unable to dodge all the attacks, one hits his upper body. Unable to withstand the force, his body nearly flies to the edge of his vision, but he barely holds on with Balance.

 

“Heh.”

 

Kang Jun-hyeok lets out a bitter laugh.

 

A single blow had cut his health in half. It meant two direct hits could kill him.

 

[Kueoeoeo!]

 

Tentacles swing violently toward Kang Jun-hyeok. Another direct hit would be fatal.

 

Kang Jun-hyeok didn’t dodge.

 

He draws his great sword. He thrusts the blade toward the swinging tentacle.

 

Kwaaaaaang!

 

The sword and tentacle collide, and tremendous force overwhelms Kang Jun-hyeok.

 

At the same time, his internal energy moves. The Divine Technique possessed by Manbyeonggi. That mysterious profound principle that dominates the flow of power unfolds. He actually contains the tremendous impact within his sword.

 

Naturally, he couldn’t contain all the force. His proficiency was still woefully inadequate. The shock that shook his entire body instantly reduced his health to double digits.

 

[Grace of Compassion.]

 

He recovers his depleted health. Though he could only contain a portion of it, that alone was several times his full power.

 

He channels that power and slashes the Kraken.

 

Kwaddddeuk!

 

The great sword cuts through the Kraken’s body. Rough sword marks appear as deep wounds are carved into its flesh.

 

[Ku, kueoeoeo!]

 

The Kraken’s body trembles violently.

 

Its massive body nearly reaches the point of being severed completely.

 

[Kueoeoeoe!]

 

The Kraken’s scream tears through the air. Kang Jun-hyeok mutters in disgust.

 

“It still won’t die even after this?”

 

He had pierced through its pupils and stirred inside, then activated Fireball within. He had channeled his power to create irreparable wounds on its body. Even though these were injuries that would kill any normal creature four or five times over, it was still alive. It had monstrous vitality.

 

[Ku! Eo! Eo! Eo!]

 

The Kraken convulses madly. The entire area collapses and the floor shakes as if an earthquake has occurred. Kang Jun-hyeok’s expression changes.

 

From here on, there was nothing for him to actively respond to.

 

Even though it was alive, it was ultimately seriously injured. He could just maintain distance and wait for it to die on its own.

 

But if the Kraken struggled like this, the story would be different. The Fishmen were still under mental domination, fighting the Mermaids, so if something went wrong, they could lose their lives.

 

He had to finish this. Kang Jun-hyeok took a breath to steady himself and kicked off.

 

[Crack Movement.]

 

He arrives at the crevice created by the Kraken’s wound. He pushes his body through the injury. The Kraken trembles and wildly strikes at Kang Jun-hyeok with its tentacles. His flesh makes cracking sounds and his stamina is instantly depleted.

 

[Royal Blood.]

 

His depleted stamina recovers. He gains absolute dominion over blood.

 

Chwaralak.

 

He spreads his blood into hundreds of threads. He makes the scattered blood infiltrate through the Kraken’s wounds.

 

Burrowing through the gaps in the wounds to the Kraken’s depths. The blood reaches even its brain. The blood stealthily surrounds the Kraken’s brain.

 

Kkuuk.

 

Kang Jun-hyeok clenched his fist tightly. The blood that had penetrated the brain squeezed the Kraken’s brain hard like pressing a lemon.

 

The Kraken’s body hesitates. Then, as if making a final desperate struggle, it strikes Kang Jun-hyeok’s body frantically. He spreads his blood to defend while squeezing the brain even harder.

 

Ppudeuk.

 

And then, with the sound of something breaking, the Kraken’s movement stopped. Its massive body remained motionless for several seconds before going completely limp.

 

[Level Up.]

 

[Health + 30]

 

[Strength + 2]

 

[Speed + 1]

 

[Achievement + 1]

 

[Spear Technique proficiency has increased from E to D.]

 

[ Divine Technique proficiency has increased.]

 

[Royal Blood proficiency has increased.]

 

[Sword Energy Wind Blade’s…]

 

“Phew.”

 

Kang Jun-hyeok exhaled. He emerged from inside the limp body of the Kraken. All sorts of filthy substances clung to his body, giving off a foul smell.

 

“How unpleasant.”

 

He shook his body moderately, casting off the filth into the sea. Manbyeonggi let out an exclamation.

 

[You really won. And more easily than expected, too.]

 

“It wasn’t easy though.”

 

He had used Grace of Compassion and even Royal Blood. Even in that state, his stamina was barely hanging on. It couldn’t be called easy, but Manbyeonggi flatly denied it.

 

[The flow itself went entirely according to your calculations and plans. You had the whole picture drawn out from the beginning – if this isn’t called easy, then what would you call it?]

 

In Manbyeonggi’s judgment, Kang Jun-hyeok’s chances of victory hadn’t even been ten percent.

 

Yet he had managed to pull the flow to his side, proceed according to plan, and succeed in achieving victory.

 

It was truly admirable. It felt different from when he had defeated Alessandro.

 

This wasn’t something possible just by knowing how to deal with a Kraken.

 

It was something that could only be done by facing one directly and accumulating experience.

 

That’s why doubt was inevitable.

 

[You. Have you faced a Kraken before? Otherwise, this doesn’t make sense.]

 

Kang Jun-hyeok smiled silently. He couldn’t tell anyway. When he tried to speak, time would rewind.

 

“In any case, it’s over.”

 

Having shaken off his fatigue, Kang Jun-hyeok moved his body. When he came up above the Hole, the fishmen were half-sprawled, shaking their heads.

 

“Ugh, uuugh…”

 

“Wh-what is this? What happened?”

 

“Ha-Hatan!”

 

“You’re awake!”

 

At the sight of the confused fishmen, the mermaids’ expressions brightened. They clung to the fishmen, making a fuss.

 

“Kang Jun-hyeok!”

 

The Village Chief hurriedly rushed toward Kang Jun-hyeok.

 

“The fishmen have regained consciousness. Could it be!”

 

“I killed the Kraken.”

 

Kang Jun-hyeok nodded and stepped aside. The Village Chief, looking down into the Hole, swallowed hard.

 

An incomparably massive octopus lay dead in a wretched state.

 

“Good heavens! There really was a Kraken!”

 

“You didn’t believe it?”

 

“No. It’s not that. I did believe it, but this. Seeing it with my own eyes is confusing. Anyway!”

 

The Village Chief’s eyes sparkled like a child’s.

 

“You defeated the Kraken! Wa, wahaha!”

 

They had won.

 

The fishmen began regaining consciousness one by one. The Village Chief shouted loudly toward them.

 

“Everyone! We have won! We succeeded in defeating the Kraken! To the Hero who achieved this feat! Everyone give your praise!”

 

The gazes of the mermaids and fishmen turned toward Kang Jun-hyeok.

 

* * *

 

First, the mermaids brought the fishmen to their village. This was because the fishmen’s village had been completely destroyed in the aftermath of the battle.

 

They explained what had happened to those who came to their senses one by one. The fishmen couldn’t help but be shocked. They trembled at what had befallen them.

 

But now it was alright. The mermaids had come to help them.

 

And the Hero from outside had helped them.

 

A festival was held. Mermaids with human upper bodies and fish lower bodies, and fishmen with fish upper bodies and human lower bodies mingled together, dancing and singing.

 

Those enjoying the festival occasionally came to Kang Jun-hyeok to express their gratitude.

 

“Kang Jun-hyeok! Thank you!”

 

“You’re the hero of our village!”

 

“I don’t know who you are, but thank you for helping us!”

 

Kang Jun-hyeok responded to them with a warm smile.

 

When this festival ended, the Quest would be completed. The festival continued for hours on end.

 

At that moment, a whale’s call echoed.

 

[Buoooooo!]

 

The massive and majestic cry of a whale that brought tranquility to the sea.

 

The expressions of the fishmen and mermaids brightened.

 

“Alpram!”

 

“The Guardian of the Great Ocean has returned!”

 

[Buoooo!]

 

The whale circled above Kang Jun-hyeok’s head as if expressing gratitude. Then something flowed down from its eyes.

 

Kang Jun-hyeok reached out and caught it.

 

It was a gem like a small pearl. The Village Chief made a fuss.

 

“My, my goodness. Alpram’s Tear!”

 

“Is it valuable?”

 

“It’s Alpram’s tears condensed over long ages! In terms of value, you could easily buy this entire village with it! Alpram must be quite grateful to you!”

 

“Is that so?”

 

Kang Jun-hyeok smiled with satisfaction and pocketed the gem. He could check the details after clearing.

 

After confirming that Alpram had returned, they rejoiced even more and continued the festival. The festival that had gone on for hours was finally coming to an end.

 

‘Is it over now?’

 

The Quest would end before long.

 

He had no choice but to wait leisurely. While blankly watching the festival, a thought crossed Kang Jun-hyeok’s mind.

 

‘By the way, how would a normal clear be possible?’

 

Kang Jun-hyeok had faced the Kraken directly and achieved a Perfect Clear.

 

But that was only because he was special.

 

Not only was he simply strong, but he could win because he perfectly understood how to deal with the Kraken. If either had been lacking, he would have been the one to fall.

 

The difficulty was too high.

 

The moment one asked for help from the Mermaid Kingdom, the Perfect Clear was lost.

 

The difficulty of Perfect Clears on floors he’d passed so far had been high too, but this was the first floor that required prior knowledge.

 

Something was strange. It seemed like there was some other method.

 

Just as he was thinking that, a quiet voice was heard.

 

“Hello?”

 

“…!”

 

In an instant, Kang Jun-hyeok threw his body backward.

 

He hadn’t sensed any presence at all until the voice was heard right next to him. It meant this was a strong opponent who could hide their body and approach him. Just as he reflexively tried to draw his weapon.

 

Kang Jun-hyeok’s eyes widened when he saw the opponent’s face.

 

It was a mermaid with a naive face. She was wearing brilliantly shining silver armor and holding a silver trident in one hand while gently swaying her tail.

 

She bowed her head deeply.

 

“Ah. I’m sorry for startling you. I habitually used stealth approach.”

 

“…No. It’s fine.”

 

Kang Jun-hyeok put away his weapon. He forcibly suppressed the chuckle that was about to escape.

 

“May I ask you one question?”

 

“Please go ahead.”

 

“Thank you.”

 

She bowed and showed proper courtesy.

 

“I am the twenty-fourth believer of Pocatoria, the god of the sea. My name is Aloanian Hasat.”

 

Aloanian Hasat.

 

Kang Jun-hyeok knew her.

 

Because she was one of his connections from his previous life.

 

A top-tier Player who never needed his help.

 

She was one of the survivors who lived until the very end.

 

‘I never thought I’d meet her here.

 

I wondered how to clear this, but it seems I was supposed to receive her help. A strange feeling washed over him. She asked politely.

 

“My god told me there was a problem in this place… but looking now, everyone has bright expressions. Has the problem perhaps been resolved?”

 

“It has been resolved.”

 

“…Is that so? How….”

 

“I took care of it.”

 

“Huh?”

 

She made rabbit eyes. Kang Jun-hyeok smiled and extended his hand.

 

“Nice to meet you, Miss Aloanian. My name is Kang Jun-hyeok.”

 

“…Oh. Yes. Nice to meet you.”

 

Aloanian awkwardly clasped his hand. At the same time, a Quest clear window appeared.

 

[Floor 14 Quest cleared.]

 

[Compensation will be determined based on your performance.]

 

[Checking achievement rate…]

 

[Check complete.]

 

[Achievement rate: 100%]

 

[Perfect Clear. Congratulations! Additional compensation will be provided.]

 

[You have obtained Mermaid’s Orb.]

 

[Title: Perfect Player effect has been added.]

 

[4,514 Gold has been awarded.]

 

[You have obtained Perfect Clear reward [Shoes: Kraken Tentacle Mass].]

 

[You have obtained Perfect Clear reward [Alpram’s Tear].]

 

[You have obtained Perfect Clear reward [Title: Monster Slayer].]

 

[Players who Perfect Cleared Floor 14: 1 person.]

 

[You are alone!]

 

[Universe Announcement.]

 

[Please congratulate them! Everyone in the Universe! A Perfect Player of Floor 14 has appeared. This is a feat that no one has achieved until now!]

 

[Achievement + 4]

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