Monopolizing Skills to the 666th Floor - Chapter 137

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Skill Devouring Up to Floor 666 Episode 137

 

137. Thomas Schmidt

 

After purchasing the Powerball, I parted ways with Joshua.

 

There wasn’t enough time to recruit both the German man and the English man.

 

I’d have to travel between two countries.

 

‘Those who ranked 5th and 6th among the Apostles in the past would be sufficient help to the supporters.’

 

Thud!

 

I sat cross-legged and activated the Clear Mind Like Still Water skill.

 

In the sea of memories, I searched for their locations once more.

 

‘Found them.’

 

I immediately used the Spatial Movement skill.

 

Zzzzrrrip!

 

I opened a rift and entered the portal.

 

In an instant, the scenery and air changed.

 

The place I arrived at was a detached house in Munich.

 

I planned to approach the German man first.

 

Ding dong!

 

When I pressed the doorbell, I heard a voice.

 

―Who is it?

 

“Is Thomas inside?”

 

―Are you Thomas’s friend?

 

“Yes.”

 

―Come in.

 

The door opened at my simple lie, and I entered through the gate.

 

As I crossed the yard and approached the open entrance, Thomas’s mother came out to greet me.

 

“Welcome, you’re Thomas’s friend?”

 

“Yes. My name is Lee Tae Seong.”

 

Before the regression, I knew all of the Twelve Apostles well.

 

We were companions who had to risk our lives climbing the Labyrinth together, so how could I not know them?

 

So calling myself a friend wasn’t entirely a lie.

 

‘Though we were just distant acquaintances.’

 

Still, thanks to Thomas, I had developed an interest in German and reached the level where I could have conversations like this.

 

Thanks to that, his mother didn’t guard against me either.

 

“From your name, you seem to be Korean?”

 

“That’s right.”

 

“I didn’t know he had a Korean friend.”

 

“We met while studying abroad, but he probably didn’t mention it. You know how introverted Thomas’s personality is.”

 

“That’s true. Since you’re his friend, you know Thomas well, don’t you?”

 

Since Germany was quite open to multiculturalism, I was naturally accepted as a friend.

 

“Where is Thomas?”

 

“He went out to exercise.”

 

“Ah, that’s why I couldn’t reach him.”

 

“Come in and wait. He’ll be back soon.”

 

“Yes, thank you.”

 

I went inside and had a leisurely chat with his mother in the living room.

 

“The house is cozy and really nice.”

 

“Isn’t it? We bought this house really cheap.”

 

“Thomas bragged about it too. Said his house was nice.”

 

“Really? He never said that to me.”

 

“He speaks his inner thoughts freely to me.”

 

“Hoho, you must be a really trustworthy friend. Would you like some tea?”

 

“Yes. Do you have black tea?”

 

“Oh, of course we do. Could you wait just a moment?”

 

A little later, I had a proper conversation with his mother who brought tea.

 

It wasn’t simply to kill time.

 

It was to determine whether my past memories matched Thomas’s memories.

 

In the midst of this, the main character appeared.

 

Thomas Schmidt.

 

The Apostle of the Three Gods who ranked 5th in the past.

 

Now he would be Harmonion’s Apostle.

 

“Thomas. Come quickly. Your friend is here.”

 

“What? My friend?”

 

Thomas entered with a bewildered expression and froze when he saw me.

 

Of course, since a stranger was sitting there pretending to be his friend.

 

“Wh, who…”

 

“Thomas. Don’t you remember me? Lee Tae Seong!”

 

I placed my hand on his bewildered shoulder and spoke in a quiet voice.

 

“Please just play along for now. I’ll explain the details later.”

 

“…”

 

Thomas glanced nervously at his mother.

 

He must have judged that causing a commotion here might bring harm to his family.

 

Perhaps that’s why he complied well with my words.

 

“Ah! You’re Lee Tae Seong? N-nice to meet you.”

 

Though his acting was a bit awkward.

 

“Let’s go outside and talk. It’s been so long, we have a lot to catch up on.”

 

“R-right.”

 

“Mother, we’ll be going now. I’ll borrow Thomas for a while.”

 

“Use him as much as you want. You don’t even need to return him. Hoho!”

 

Thomas and I stepped outside the front gate.

 

After walking for a while, Thomas brushed off the hand that was placed on his shoulder.

 

“What, what are you doing? This? Who are you?”

 

“Let’s have a chat for a moment.”

 

“Do you know me?”

 

“Thomas Schmidt. Born in Hamburg, Germany, 22 years old, Apostle of the God of the Underworld. Introverted personality. Gave up university due to his father’s business failure and currently lives alone with his mother in Munich.”

 

Thomas’s eyes widened as if they might pop out.

 

“I’d say I know you well enough.”

 

“Who, who are you?”

 

“I am Amon.”

 

Thomas’s pupils grew even larger than before.

 

“You’re really Amon?”

 

“Yes. I came all the way here to recruit you.”

 

“Recruit me…?”

 

“Have you heard of the Amon Guild?”

 

Thomas nodded quietly.

 

Despite not achieving any notable accomplishments, it had become a guild known worldwide through name recognition alone.

 

“I want to recruit you into the Amon Guild. Officially. Of course, you’ll have to go through a simple test…”

 

“W-wait a minute. I don’t understand… Why me specifically? What do you know about me?”

 

Thomas seemed unable to comprehend this situation.

 

Well, if someone said they flew here from Korea just to recruit you, suspicion would naturally come first.

 

Most importantly.

 

“Are you really Amon? What proof do you have that you’re Amon…?”

 

The fact that there was no way to verify if I was actually Amon.

 

Only knowing I was Korean wasn’t enough to believe I was Amon.

 

There were so many scammers around, after all.

 

“I understand your distrust. I’d be suspicious too, wondering if you might be a scammer.”

 

“…”

 

“So I’ll show you. Proving that I’m Amon should come first.”

 

“How are you going to show me…?”

 

I detected the presence of a massive mana rift nearby.

 

“There’s a sinkhole close by. Let’s go.”

 

“Excuse me?”

 

“I’ll show you. Me conquering the deepest floor.”

 

 

When he entered his home, Thomas had been flustered.

 

Someone claiming to be a friend was sitting on the sofa, having a conversation with his mother.

 

But now he felt even more bewildered than he had then.

 

‘Amon? This person is Amon?’

 

The rumor that Amon was Korean had been confirmed as fact.

 

There had even been articles about establishing the Amon Guild in Korea.

 

But this was public information that everyone else knew too.

 

Couldn’t someone use this to commit fraud?

 

‘He could be a scammer. I shouldn’t trust him.’

 

But as if he had expected this, the other person stepped forward to prove he was Amon.

 

‘How is he going to prove it?’

 

Though he had doubts, the answer came.

 

‘He’s going to enter the labyrinth? Right now?’

 

The Asian man who claimed to be Amon entered the sinkhole to prove himself.

 

While concealed with an invisibility skill.

 

‘If he really is Amon, that message should appear right now.’

 

As soon as that thought ended.

 

[Someone sets foot on Underground Floor 270 of the labyrinth for the first time.]

 

[Time remaining until destruction: 2,662 days 12 hours 51 minutes 16 seconds]

 

The message really appeared.

 

“That person is really Amon?”

 

No way, surely not.

 

Wasn’t it just a coincidence that the timing matched?

 

Just as I was thinking that.

 

[Someone has conquered Underground Floor 270 of the Labyrinth!]

 

[Underground Floor 271 of the Labyrinth is now open.]

 

The conquest was completed in less than 10 minutes.

 

A moment later, someone tapped his shoulder.

 

“Huh!”

 

“Don’t be startled. It’s me.”

 

The Asian man who claimed to be Amon was standing before him, having appeared without him noticing.

 

“Did you see the message? The entry message when I went in and the conquest message when I came out.”

 

“Ah… I did see it, but…”

 

“You think it might be a coincidence, right?”

 

Thomas nodded honestly.

 

“Then let me prove it once more. No, I’ll prove it as many times as you want. How many coincidences would need to overlap for you to believe?”

 

“Ah… well, I’m not sure.”

 

“Would ten times be enough?”

 

Thomas’s eyes widened.

 

More than enough.

 

When he nodded, the man said good and entered the Sinkhole again.

 

And like a lie, the message appeared.

 

Repeatedly until Floor 279.

 

 

I repeatedly entered and exited the Labyrinth to convince Thomas.

 

Going in and coming out, one floor at a time.

 

It was annoying, but this method was the best.

 

‘Every time I enter, an entry message appears, and when I come out, it no longer appears.’

 

If such a coincidence overlapped ten times?

 

How could he not believe I was Amon?

 

[You receive ‘Very Ordinary Strength Essence’ as a Floor 279 general clear reward.]

 

[You receive ‘Very Ordinary Essence of Life’ as a Floor 279 first clear reward.]

 

Since it was a trap mission, I could conquer one floor in 10 minutes, quite quickly.

 

After finishing the conquest and coming out, I asked Thomas.

 

“How about it? Do you believe me now?”

 

“You, you really were Lord Amon. I’m a fan!”

 

A completely different attitude from before.

 

He really seemed to be a fan, as something like respect could be seen in his eyes.

 

“Good that you believe me. Then shall we continue our earlier conversation? We’re trying to recruit Thomas into our guild.”

 

“I’ll join! I’ll definitely join!”

 

Honestly, I couldn’t guarantee whether I’d be able to recruit him or not, but this easily?

 

‘That’s fortunate.’

 

The German man was cleared.

 

Now if I just recruit the English man, would the best Supporter Party be formed?

 

“How far have you conquered so far?”

 

“I’ve cleared up to Floor 69.”

 

“You must be stuck on the raid mission?”

 

“That’s right. From Floor 70 onwards, they said it’s difficult alone, so I haven’t even dared to try yet.”

 

“Don’t worry about that. I’ll find you team members.”

 

“Really? Th-thank you.”

 

“I’ll call you when the time comes. Please give me your contact information.”

 

“Ah, yes!”

 

With that, Thomas was resolved.

 

‘Now shall I go to England?’

 

Speaking of England, there are people who come to mind.

 

Lawrence and Oliver, the father and son from Winterstone Energy.

 

I heard they recently formed a partnership with Costech and are in a friendly relationship.

 

‘If possible, I should meet them too. I feel bad for just sending them away before.’

 

Then should I sell Magic Stones to Costech and try selling Recipes to Winterstone?

 

I knew from meeting him before that Lawrence was a gourmet.

 

‘Let’s go right away.’

 

I know where they are since I designated Oliver as a Parasite.

 

I immediately spread my Wings and flew.

 

At lightning speed.

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