I Became a Mythical Hunter After Killing the Golden Goblin - Chapter 70

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Chapter 70. Reward Time (2)
〚Hidden Quest: Follower of the Primordial Colossus’s Footsteps
Grade: Mythic
Rank: C+
Description: A Quest granted to those who have obtained fragments of power from the Primordial Colossus—a being whose very existence has faded from most memories. To those who follow their history and strength, their abilities shall be granted.
Objective: Collect all Skill-Primordial Colossus Set pieces (2/5)
Time Limit: 1,000 years
Success: Race transformation—Primordial Colossus. Legacy of the Primordial Colossi.
Failure: Quest permanently destroyed
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This should have been cause for celebration, yet a sigh escaped my lips first. Another collection to complete.
‘I’m already drowning in gathering all twenty-four of Lucifer’s wings.’
Still, I consoled myself that I only needed three more pieces, and closed the Quest window.
Notably, the Quest had a time limit, but a thousand years was more than enough—even if I were reincarnated multiple times as a human, I could manage it. No pressure there.
A novice Hunter who’d entered the Abyss less than a month ago now possessed two Mythic-grade Quests, with another on the horizon. The absurdity of it all was almost laughable.
“Now that I think about it, let me verify that first.”
The priorities had reversed—I’d initiated this Quest specifically to obtain this item in the first place.
I opened my inventory and withdrew a tattered, grimy ring. It was a remarkably simple band, sized to fit upon one’s head.
But the value of this item lay elsewhere. It awakened Lucifer’s Arrogance—his mana. From that mana, I could extract the dark, aggressive essence.
Demonic Aura—the exclusive domain of the Demon race. Even before my regression, tales of them circulated frequently.
Alongside the demon servants of the Seven Sins Divine Seats, they competed as if in rivalry, spawning villains known as Demon Lords.
Naturally, they harbored no goodwill toward humanity. One need only observe the villainy of Demon Lords to understand their nature perfectly.
Yet they were simply too formidable, too mighty—Earth’s humans could never stand against them, rendering resistance futile.
‘Though I’ve heard that demons and the Demon race show little interest in Earth itself.’
Amusement, playthings. Earth and its inhabitants held only that much value to them—and even then, only a handful of demons and Demon race members ever made contact with Earthlings.
‘Lucifer mentioned having no subordinate demons.’
According to ancient texts, Lucifer’s arrogance was so profound that he possessed the strength and ability to justify it, reigning in solitary supremacy.
He commanded no subordinates, yet dominated even the other Divine Seats of the Seven Sins.
This was precisely why I exerted myself so desperately to gather Lucifer’s wings and obtain his power.
The moment Demonic Aura touched the ring, it began to respond. The worn, cracked, and filthy portions restored themselves, and the ring gradually reclaimed its true form.
Simultaneously, an unexpected message materialized before me.
〚Item: The purified, pristine soul of ??? resonates with this item.〛
〚Unclaimed Item: Divine Seat—The Sacred Flame of Atonement of the Repentant Fallen resonates with this item.〛
“What?”
A variable. Since it didn’t seem to be a negative one, I let it be.
The ring continued its transformation. Its worn, blackened hue deepened further, and while not ornate, it assumed a form of refined elegance and beauty.
It was an Emperor’s Crown—the very crown bestowed only upon the Emperor of All Spirits. Despite the variable that had emerged, it matched the form I remembered perfectly.
Before my regression, the one who obtained this item from a Hidden Stage took a year and more to uncover the secret hidden within it, despite being certain a secret existed.
For me, it was far simpler. Possessing knowledge of the future granted such advantages.
As expected, the moment the Emperor’s black crown revealed itself, my Demonic Aura was drawn in entirely, inscribed with ownership, and the long-awaited Quest materialized.
〚Hidden Job Quest (1): The Deepest Underground of the Holy Kingdom
Grade: Mythic
Rank: EX+
Description: You have obtained a mysterious golden crown. A chance has been granted to you to inherit the power of a great being. Advance where the crown leads you.
Objective: Investigate the secrets of the Holy Kingdom’s underground (Incomplete)
On Success: Generate Hidden Job Quest (2), ???
On Failure: Hidden Job Quest permanently destroyed, Item: Mysterious Golden Crown [Normal-S] destroyed〛
I furrowed my brow. Something felt off. Something had changed.
“This isn’t a Quest I know about.”
My expression darkened involuntarily. Why had the Holy Kingdom suddenly appeared?
A variable. My knowledge of the future had become meaningless. The Quests that were originally supposed to appear totaled sixty-six, each one tedious but not particularly difficult.
And the job at the end of that chain was Emperor of Ten Thousand Spirits [Mythic-S+]. Even in the future, after searching through all of Earth’s people, only two possessed a Mythic-tier job—a value that defied measurement.
But this variable had drastically elevated the difficulty. The original Quest should have started at Mythic-F at best and concluded around Mythic-E, yet it began at EX+ rank from the start.
Of course, it would be misleading to say that a Quest’s grade and rank symbolize difficulty. If a true Mythic-EX+ stage appeared, even the Divine Seats occupying those lofty tiers would find it impossible to clear.
A Quest’s grade and rank carry different meanings than other things. Grade represents the value this Quest holds within the Abyss, while rank measures the danger level it poses.
The first Mythic Quest—collecting Lucifer’s wings—carries an A-rank danger level. Gathering the remnants of the Colossal carries approximately C+ danger level.
Thinking that a low danger level means it’s merely sufficient is foolish. It’s danger level, not difficulty. Even E-rank means it’s dangerous at my current level.
Of course, the danger level isn’t perfectly accurate. No system, no matter how sophisticated, can predict all variables or the players receiving the Quests.
Take the Quest to eliminate the monsters of the Underground Aqueduct—it carries E+ danger level, yet didn’t I resolve it relatively easily compared to the danger rating through the Death Sword item and my mental protection ability?
From what I know, even B-rank danger level requires risking your life.
Lucifer’s wings received an A-rank difficulty assessment because you must contend with invaders and other Quest holders seeking the wings.
Naturally, the danger level also increases with value—grade—so I cautiously predict that even E-rank danger at Mythic grade could threaten your life.
If this application method hadn’t been in place, hidden items granting Mythic-tier Quests wouldn’t exist from Stage-0. The system would impose restrictions and banish you to higher stages.
But EX+ danger level… this is practically a death sentence, so isn’t this essentially saying ‘go ahead and try if you dare’?
‘At least they’re not asking me to face a god—I suppose I should be grateful for that?’
I clutch my head. I exhale a sigh and close the Quest. This isn’t a problem I can solve by thinking about it right now.
I need to return to Earth eventually anyway, and it will take considerable time just to reach the Holy Kingdom.
I set aside this troublesome variable and began examining the remaining rewards one by one, my mood brightening.
The rewards pour in. Befitting the defeat of a god’s fragment, the reward level transcended imagination.
〚You have defeated Mythic (Incomplete) Rank S- LV 333 Divine Seat: Azazel’s Fragment, the Penitent Fallen Lamb!〛
〚Contribution: 100%〛
〚You acquire as rewards: Black Coin ×10, Item: Holy Flame of Penitence of the Divine Seat—Penitent Fallen Lamb [Mythic-D+], Title: Godslayer [Mythic-EX-]〛
〚You acquire the Authority possessed by the fragment: Altar of Sacrifice!〛
“They’re giving me an Authority as a reward?!”
My surprise was compounded as another message appeared, leaving me bewildered.
〚A superior Authority of even more distant grade exists!〛
〚Authority: Equivalent Exchange forcibly absorbs Authority: Altar of Sacrifice.〛
Screeeech!!
The newly acquired Authority became nothing more than a meal for Equivalent Exchange. Yet the next message that appeared made me nod in satisfaction instead.
〚The range of compensation that can be placed on the left scale of Authority: Equivalent Exchange increases.〛
〚Authority: The efficiency of Equivalent Exchange rises further!〛
〚Authority: Equivalent Exchange blooms into a new ability—Sacrifice’s Descent.〛
〚Authority: Equivalent Exchange erases the latent ego of someone concealed within the devoured authority.〛
‘So Azazel was scheming after all.’
I didn’t need to wonder who that “someone” in the final message referred to. It had to be Azazel, the original wielder of the authority. Equivalent Exchange had absorbed this power with that very consideration in mind.
At least, that’s what I assumed.
In any case, Equivalent Exchange’s abilities had grown stronger as a result. The authority’s power had been inherited directly by Equivalent Exchange, so there was nothing to complain about.
Sacrifice’s Descent, though—sacrifice seemed to mean an offering, and descent meant inviting a god into one’s body. Was this a transformation of the Altar?
I had no idea. I’d examine the details later. For now, let me check the rest.
〚Hidden Stage: Divine Seat: You have cleared the Fallen Lamb Seeking Atonement, Fragment of Azazel!〛
The next reward was the completion bonus for clearing the Hidden Stage—and the final reward I would receive.
Naturally, the system had judged it impossible, and because this stage possessed a mythic-tier quality unseen in lower floors, the rewards had escalated proportionally to match.
This was the reward I had been anticipating most.
With a racing heart, I slowly read through the messages. They contained the system’s gratitude not only for my survival but also for handling the god’s fragment.
As such pleasantries continued at length, I gradually began to frown. Ultimately, every message except the final one was utterly useless.
Did the system possess a will of its own? Why would it compose such a lengthy letter? Not that it was unwelcome, of course.
After all, I had broken the balance the system had established and handled the fragment of a god that had descended illegally to this floor in its stead, earning its favor.
In this Abyss, there was truly nothing to lose by earning the system’s goodwill.
In any case, I finally confirmed the last message—the reward itself—and understood why the entire reward could fit into a single message.
〚The system creates and grants you the reward most suited to you!〛
〚You obtain the Rune: Time—Hourglass [Origin-SSS] as your reward.〛
A rune of Origin-SSS rank, no less. The system had bestowed upon me, who had accomplished the impossible, a reward beyond even imagination.
I gazed at the rune in my hand. It was small—less than half the size of the two other ancient-rank runes I had obtained.
Yet the power and mystery contained within it were utterly overwhelming. The grade of Origin itself—the primordial essence that underlies a single concept—dwelt within me as an immense force.
〚You have acquired the Rune: Time—Hourglass [Origin-SSS].〛
Thus, through my first exploration of the Abyss, I had completed the foundation upon which I would soar brilliantly, even amidst countless perils.

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