Monopolizing Skills to the 666th Floor - Chapter 133

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Skill Devouring Up to Floor 666 Episode 133

 

133. 30 Per Head

 

They can’t grant my request?

 

Why?

 

“What’s the reason?”

 

[Originally, only one Apostle can be designated. That’s the system’s rule.]

 

“I’m aware of that.”

 

[We can no longer take the risk of breaking that rule.]

 

[That’s the conclusion we’ve reached.]

 

[That’s right. No matter how much you prove your worth, breaking the rules means we have to bear considerable risk too, doesn’t it? If something goes wrong, it could shake the system’s balance.]

 

The Three Gods refuted my words one by one.

 

Inwardly, I could only let out a hollow laugh.

 

‘What bullshit. In reality, they just want to keep me in check.’

 

Risk from the Three Gods of All Things contract?

 

There’s no way such a thing exists.

 

If there was, why would they have formed the Twelve Apostles in the past and proceeded with Universal Contracts for all of them?

 

‘As long as I prove my qualifications, there won’t be any problems. The system allows it, which is why contracts with three people are possible.’

 

The Three Gods are just making excuses to reject my request.

 

Because they don’t want to do anything that benefits others.

 

‘So now they’re treating me like an outsider?’

 

Well, it’s nothing new.

 

What could I expect from the Three Gods who think of humans as tools?

 

‘But to come at me in such a childish way?’

 

Even though we have a common goal called Amon, they don’t like him so let’s just reject it.

 

It’s annoying, so let’s not grant any requests.

 

Coming at me like this, really.

 

‘Then I have no choice but to use a different method.’

 

I nodded my head and pretended to agree with the Three Gods’ words.

 

“So there was such a reason. I understand. Whatever the case, it’s illegal according to the system, so it’s natural to be reluctant.”

 

[Thank you for understanding.]

 

[….]

 

[….]

 

Unlike Kairos who was smiling, the other gods had uncomfortable expressions.

 

They seemed rather anxious because I agreed too easily.

 

‘Good instincts?’

 

I suppose it’s natural since they’ve learned from experience?

 

Whatever the case, I have no intention of letting this slide.

 

“If you’re reluctant to make Universal Contracts, you don’t have to. I have no intention of forcing you.”

 

[Really?]

 

“Yes. But then you can’t do it with other Apostles either, right?”

 

[Other Apostles, who?]

 

“You said last time that you were forming a separate raid party, didn’t you? The Three Gods’ own New Twelve Apostles.”

 

The Three Gods’ current interest is forming a raid party.

 

They want to gather chess pieces that listen well to them and give specific instructions.

 

Because just watching like this is boring.

 

And naturally.

 

‘They’d want their Twelve Apostles to become stronger.’

 

They were naturally planning to make Three Gods of All Things contracts too.

 

I’m now telling them not to do that.

 

‘You said you can’t contract my people? Then you shouldn’t do it either.’

 

I was arguing back with exactly this logic.

 

“Don’t tell me you were planning to make Three Gods of All Things contracts?”

 

[Uh, well….]

 

“Come on, no way, right? You’re regulating against making contracts with the Apostles I requested, but you weren’t thinking of only making Universal Contracts with your own Apostles, were you? What kind of double standard mindset is that? It’s something that involves tremendous risk. Don’t you think so?”

 

[Uh, umm… Th, that’s right.]

 

[Wait, Tae Seong. We still have things to discuss….]

 

“Oh, you have things left to discuss? Go ahead and come back.”

 

The Three Gods put their heads together and held another discussion.

 

Then they returned and changed their attitude.

 

[Now that I think about it, the risk doesn’t seem that great.]

 

[Right. Harmonion was mistaken. Universal Contract isn’t something that breaks the balance that much.]

 

[Even if it’s a loophole, it’s within the range the system allows, so having a few people make Three Gods contracts shouldn’t be a problem.]

 

“Then? You’re saying the three people I mentioned can also make Three Gods contracts?”

 

[That’s right. I’ll send messages to Hiromune, Wang Ho Wei, and Weihao. Proving their qualifications is entirely up to them though.]

 

“Of course. Thank you for your consideration.”

 

[What consideration. Hehe.]

 

I achieved my goal with just a bit of persuasion.

 

‘They really want to properly raise the Twelve Apostles. Seeing how they can’t give up on Universal Contract.’

 

Well, being trapped in the Eternal Room must be torturous.

 

No matter how much they can look down at Earth, wouldn’t it be boring to just watch?

 

‘One thing is done.’

 

I still have more things to do.

 

‘I need to extract Terra under the pretext of sponsorship… will it be possible?’

 

I’ve been extracting too much lately, so I wonder if it’ll work, but I have to try persuading them somehow.

 

“Now shall we move on to the sponsorship talk?”

 

[Ah, that’s right. You’ve reached the 240th Floor, so we should sponsor you.]

 

[You received Items last time, so this time it’s Skill sponsorship, right?]

 

[What Skill do you want? Tell us. We’ll grant it if possible.]

 

“Before that, just answer this one thing.”

 

[What is it?]

 

“With my current state, could I defeat Amon?”

 

The Three Gods pondered at the serious question.

 

Kairos stroked his chin and answered.

 

[Hmm, to be honest, it would still be difficult.]

 

“Even though I have Demigod Power?”

 

[No matter how much of a demigod, you’re still only half, aren’t you?]

 

[Right. The opponent is a real god. And the God of Destruction at that.]

 

[You haven’t even conquered half the Labyrinth yet, have you? Thinking of winning already is greedy.]

 

“Right? I think so too.”

 

At least that was sincere.

 

What I just said.

 

My power is still insufficient.

 

“Then, what if I receive the Three Gods’ sponsorship and climb to the 666th Floor to monopolize all the rewards?”

 

[Hmm… under the premise that you monopolize the rewards?]

 

[I’m not sure. Regressor, I can’t gauge how much you’ll grow or the magnitude of your power.]

 

“Anyway, you agree that there’s no one else but me who can defeat Amon, right?”

 

[Of course! If not you who even regressed, who else would deal with Amon?]

 

“But my power is insufficient right now. Right?”

 

[…Why are you talking about this?]

 

Kairos sensed something strange.

 

His intuition is sharp as expected.

 

“Instead of Skill sponsorship, I want to receive a different sponsorship.”

 

[A different sponsorship?]

 

“Terra.”

 

[…]

 

[Ah…!]

 

[Huh…]

 

Their facial expressions are truly diverse.

 

I only said one word, yet they’re shocked and disgusted.

 

“You gods know too, don’t you? That without me, Amon can’t be conquered. Go ahead and tell me. Do you think any other Apostle could defeat Amon?”

 

[…]

 

[…]

 

[…]

 

Only silence lingered.

 

Meaning they tacitly agreed.

 

“I have Demigod Power and have been running faster than anyone else, monopolizing all rewards by utilizing the advantage of Regression. I’m the only viable candidate to behead Amon.”

 

As if running for election, I continued to appeal myself.

 

Why they should give me Terra.

 

“Terra is a great source of power for me. I feel it even more after becoming a demigod. I need to gather more of this power to defeat Amon.”

 

[But with just the system rewards alone….]

 

“Didn’t you just say a moment ago? That even if I monopolize all rewards up to the 666th floor, you can’t guarantee whether I’ll be able to win or not.”

 

[….]

 

“I know very well how much value Terra holds for you gods. So I can understand why you’d be reluctant to give Terra carelessly. However.”

 

I placed my hand on my chest and spoke in a serious tone.

 

“If you don’t support me, Amon will remain the king of the 666th Floor forever. He’ll create another labyrinth and your plans will come to nothing. Would that be alright with you?”

 

There was no answer.

 

Only silence lingered.

 

But I knew.

 

‘They’re almost convinced.’

 

That this was a good sign.

 

“Is there anything wrong with what I’m saying?”

 

[Mmm….]

 

[Ah, really… Sigh!]

 

[So… what is it that you want?]

 

“From now on, please sponsor me with Terra instead of skills or items.”

 

SSS-rank skills?

 

SSS-rank items?

 

I don’t need them anymore.

 

I already have everything I can get anyway.

 

‘Now they can only sponsor me with SS-rank at best or lower.’

 

If I trade those sponsorships for Terra?

 

It would be an enormous profit.

 

“It’s a kind of deal. Receiving Terra instead of sponsorship.”

 

[It’s too logical for us to argue against….]

 

[So how much do you want?]

 

I held up three fingers.

 

“Please give me 300 each.”

 

 

The deal went through successfully.

 

The Three Gods had no choice but to reluctantly agree.

 

‘Of course I promised. That I wouldn’t ask for Terra except when they sponsor me.’

 

Still, if I can get 900 Terra every 80 floors, it’s quite a good deal.

 

‘Rather than being nibbled at bit by bit, it’s better for both of us to make one big demand like this.’

 

Imagine if I made small demands every time we met in the Eternal Room.

 

How mentally exhausting would that be?

 

They’re already so restless as it is.

 

‘It’s better to set a promise and receive it all at once.’

 

So what are my current Terra and stats?

 

《Terra : 2,040》

 

【Stats】

 

●Strength : 2,291 / Penetration : 2,276

 

●Endurance : 2,306 / Agility : 2,385

 

●Vitality : 2,275 / Mana : 2,299

 

●Regeneration : 2,275 / Resistance : 2,295

 

●Dark Magic: 2,275

 

They’ve increased tremendously.

 

It’s more than the stats I received from conquering hundreds of floors.

 

‘If I can receive this every 80 floors, defeating Amon won’t be impossible.’

 

Once I promised to receive Terra support, I found new motivation.

 

Now the only way to become stronger is to conquer quickly.

 

I started conquering the labyrinth again without rest.

 

 

Cleared extermination missions from the 241st to 249th floors.

 

Cleared collection missions from the 250th to 259th floors.

 

Cleared survival missions from the 260th to 269th floors.

 

It only took two days to clear about 30 floors of missions like this.

 

‘It’s fortunate that survival missions have a 1-hour limit, otherwise I would have cleared them even faster.’

 

While I was doing this, Jason and the other supporters reached the 69th floor.

 

They just entered the 70th floor raid mission a moment ago.

 

‘I wonder, can the four of them do well?’

 

I’m not too worried about Joshua, Hiromune, Weihao, and Wang Ho Wei’s party.

 

Since he had completed contracts with all Three Gods through qualification verification and received generous sponsorship as well.

 

‘I’ve become incomparably stronger than before.’

 

But what about the Supporters?

 

With the unbalanced composition of one dealer and three supporters, he was worried whether they could get through the raid sections.

 

‘Well, they’ll probably manage fine. Since Jason is there.’

 

He set aside his worries and lay down, but sleep wouldn’t come.

 

Because he felt somehow anxious.

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