Monopolizing Skills to the 666th Floor - Chapter 149

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Skill Devouring Up to Floor 666 Episode 149

 

149. Ishan Sharma

 

[Terra?]

 

[That’s right. If we inject Terra, we can make the apostles we’ve chosen even stronger.]

 

Orcus’s words weren’t wrong.

 

Wasn’t Lee Tae Seong living proof right now?

 

But there was one thing even he didn’t know.

 

The fact that not just anyone could accept Terra.

 

[We have to share our precious Terra with humans? I don’t like it.]

 

[Orcus. Didn’t you say just a few months ago? That it was impossible for human souls to accept Terra.]

 

Orcus didn’t deny Kairos’s words.

 

[Yes, I remember. I definitely said that. But look over there. There’s living proof, isn’t there? A human who received Terra injection and is still alive and well!]

 

In a way, the clinical test was already complete.

 

There was Lee Tae Seong, who fully accepted Terra and used its power.

 

[If we share Terra with our apostles like that, they’ll definitely become stronger. Maybe they could even become demigods.]

 

[That would be difficult. Didn’t Tae Seong say before? That he awakened his core using karma.]

 

[That’s right. There’s no way a regular apostle could do that. They probably couldn’t even think of such a thing, right?]

 

[Hmm… That’s certainly true.]

 

Faced with the gods’ rebuttals, even Orcus had to acknowledge it.

 

Was a regressor an ordinary person?

 

He shouldn’t be thought of in the same category as regular apostles.

 

[Still, if we give them Terra, they could become stronger than they are now!]

 

[I’m against it. It’s too precious to share with humans.]

 

[Giving it to the regressor isn’t precious? When he’s about to get beaten every time he climbs 80 floors, that’s not precious?!]

 

[Why are you shouting!?]

 

[Both of you, calm down…]

 

Though there was an argument with Harmonion, the gods were somewhat in agreement.

 

That they needed to inject Terra to make their apostles stronger than they currently were.

 

[Let’s at least try using just a little bit of Terra.]

 

[Fine. I’ll try using just a little bit.]

 

[I’ll participate too.]

 

Thus, the Three Gods united their will.

 

To make the Twelve Apostles they created even stronger.

 

 

While Amon was conquering close to the 400th Floor alone.

 

The other apostles were stuck at most in the 90th Floor range.

 

They couldn’t even surpass the 100th Floor.

 

However, Ishan Sharma was different.

 

[You have cleared Labyrinth Underground 110th Floor!]

 

[As a reward for clearing the 110th Floor normally, ‘Slightly Weak Life Essence’ will be provided.]

 

He had conquered 20 floors more than others.

 

It was proof of his outstanding skills, but compared to Amon, it was still just a drop in the bucket.

 

[110th Floor Clear Time: 29 minutes 13 seconds]

 

[Failed to surpass the Hall of Fame record.]

 

 

 

【Labyrinth Underground 110th Floor】

 

【Conqueror: Amon】

 

【Clear Time: 12 minutes 20 seconds】

 

‘Just how is this human called Amon able to achieve a 12-minute cut?’

 

To set a record on the 110th Floor trap mission, he had referenced videos beforehand.

 

None other than Amon’s ViewTube videos.

 

‘I was confident I had memorized all the patterns. But it still took me 30 minutes…’

 

Yet Amon achieved a 12-minute cut?

 

‘How is that possible unless he’s a machine?’

 

The more he looked, the more amazed he became by this existence.

 

‘I want to become as strong as Amon too.’

 

Amon’s strength became good motivation for Ishan Sharma.

 

Whenever he wanted to give up or felt tired, Amon’s conquest messages would invariably be heard.

 

That became good motivation for Ishan and created who he was today.

 

Thanks to that, he had grown to be called the strongest among Indians, but…

 

‘I need to become stronger.’

 

Ishan wasn’t satisfied.

 

Was that why?

 

[God of the Underworld Orcus suggests joining the raid party.]

 

[If you join the raid party, he promises to accept you as an Apostle of the Three Gods and give you the best treatment.]

 

[Will you join the Three Gods’ raid party? Y/N]

 

When the God of the Underworld, his sponsor, sent this proposal, Ishan accepted it readily without much thought.

 

Why would there be any need to refuse when a god is offering the best treatment?

 

‘I’ll join the Three Gods’ raid party.’

 

When he selected Y, another message appeared.

 

[The God of Time Kairos tells you to enter the labyrinth and prove your worth.]

 

[The God of the Underworld Orcus says that becoming an Apostle of the Three Gods allows you to contract with three gods simultaneously, and you can receive sponsorship for stats and skills accordingly.]

 

[The God of Balance Harmonion says the qualification requirement is to clear up to the 119th floor within one day.]

 

Messages from gods he was seeing for the first time.

 

Ishan scoffed when he saw the qualification requirement.

 

‘Up to the 119th floor in one day? This much isn’t difficult.’

 

From the 111th floor to the 119th floor.

 

Clear nine floors of trap missions in one day?

 

It wasn’t difficult.

 

A five-hour clear would be sufficient.

 

Ishan immediately entered the labyrinth to prove his qualifications.

 

[You have cleared Labyrinth Underground 119th Floor!]

 

He really succeeded in clearing it in less than five hours.

 

“How about it. Am I qualified now?”

 

Ishan shouted toward the gods.

 

Soon a response came down.

 

[The Three Gods of All Things have proposed that you become their apostle.]

 

[Will you become an Apostle of the Three Gods of All Things? Y/N]

 

“Of course.”

 

[You have selected Y.]

 

[Contracting with the Three Gods of All Things.]

 

[To commemorate becoming an apostle of the God of Time ‘Kairos’, all stats increase by 1.]

 

[To commemorate becoming an apostle of the God of Balance ‘Harmonion’, all stats increase by 1.]

 

Two new gods were added to his sponsoring spirit slots and even granted him stats and skills.

 

‘The stats aren’t much, but getting additional skills is really good?’

 

Ishan smiled with satisfaction, having become much stronger than before by even receiving item sponsorship.

 

“Good. With this much, I can also clear quickly like Amon…”

 

However, there was no reason to be happy about receiving sponsorship.

 

Because there was one fact he had overlooked.

 

[You have joined the Three Gods’ raid party.]

 

[You have become the first member of the Three Gods’ raid party.]

 

[From now on, if you disobey the Three Gods’ orders, you must repay with death.]

 

‘What? Repay with death?’

 

They said they’d give the best treatment if he joined the raid party, but now he has to unconditionally follow orders?

 

‘Where is there such an unfair contract?’

 

It was too late to back out now.

 

It was his mistake for accepting it recklessly.

 

“Hah, damn it.”

 

It was too late for regret.

 

He tried arguing with the air and said he would cancel the contract, but it was useless.

 

The Three Gods only maintained silent indifference.

 

Then this message appeared.

 

 

 

[The God of Time Kairos summons the raid party.]

 

[Orders you to go to Hallasan Summit on Jeju Island and assemble.]

 

What is this?

 

Assemble on Jeju Island?

 

‘Jeju Island is in Korea, isn’t it?’

 

He didn’t want to go that far, but they had given the order to gather.

 

If he disobeyed, he might have to pay with death.

 

‘What choice do I have. I have to go.’

 

Ishan sighed and booked a flight ticket.

 

 

It usually takes 4-5 hours to climb to Hallasan Summit.

 

But Ishan broke through in just 1 hour.

 

It was possible because he ran up without rest with his insane stamina.

 

“Phew, it’s still tiring though.”

 

Since it was like climbing stairs for a full hour without rest, his legs were a bit stiff.

 

But it wasn’t extremely difficult, just the right level like exercise.

 

“I’ve reached the summit… but where are the other people?”

 

There were several people around, but it was impossible to distinguish who were ordinary people and who were Apostles.

 

Then, another message appeared.

 

[The God of Time Kairos orders you to gather under the Korean Fir Tree east of Baekrokdam.]

 

Following the instructions, he could see groups approaching the tree just like himself.

 

People of all different ages, genders, and skin colors.

 

Seeing them glancing at each other nervously, he guessed they might be members of the Three Gods’ raid party.

 

“Are you perhaps part of the raid party?”

 

“Yes. That’s right.”

 

“You joined the Three Gods’ raid party, right?”

 

“Nice to meet you. I’m Luca Deschamps. I came from France.”

 

“Marco Berti. I came from Italy.”

 

“I’m Alexei Ivanov.”

 

“I’m Wei Li. Nice to meet you.”

 

Thanks to the translation app, they could converse with each other without difficulty.

 

From what he heard, they were all Apostles who had joined the Three Gods’ raid party.

 

The process of proving their qualifications and receiving Skills and Items sponsorship was identical for everyone.

 

“Why do you think the Three Gods gathered us?”

 

“Well. It must be to give us some kind of instructions.”

 

“But why did they specifically tell us to come to Hallasan on Jeju Island?”

 

“I don’t know. We’ll have to wait for the next instructions to find out.”

 

While the people were conversing, Ishan quietly counted the number of heads.

 

‘Twelve people including me?’

 

What were they planning to do with twelve people?

 

Were they going to make them conquer a Labyrinth?

 

Just as questions were piling up.

 

[The Three Gods of All Things wish to meet you.]

 

[Through the Divine Authority of Orcus, God of the Underworld, you can temporarily use the ‘Eternal Room’.]

 

[Would you like to enter the Eternal Room? Y/N]

 

The Eternal Room?

 

A space where one could face the gods?

 

Hiding his surprise, Ishan looked at the other raid party members.

 

They too showed clear signs of bewilderment.

 

“Did you also receive the Eternal Room message?”

 

“Huh? You too?”

 

“I received it as well.”

 

An opportunity to meet the gods.

 

Having come all the way to Hallasan Summit, they couldn’t miss this chance.

 

With that sentiment, everyone pressed the accept button.

 

To face the gods.

 

 

[Welcome. Three Gods’ raid party.]

 

Kairos greeted the Twelve Apostles with a dignified voice.

 

[Nice to meet you. We are the Three Gods, your sponsors.]

 

Harmonion also welcomed the humans with a gentle tone.

 

[Don’t be nervous. We won’t eat you.]

 

Orcus lightened the mood with a playful tone.

 

But gods were still gods.

 

The people facing gods for the first time either widened their eyes or froze with hardened faces, unable to speak.

 

[Why are you all frozen like that? First time seeing gods?]

 

People nodding their heads.

 

[Geez, makes me wonder who they’re comparing us to. Anyway, let’s get to the point. There’s a reason we brought you here.]

 

“A, a reason?”

 

[You’re the Three Gods’ raid party, right?]

 

People nodding again.

 

[An organization that moves under the name of the Three Gods – should it be weaker than other organizations, or not?]

 

“It shouldn’t be, right?”

 

When Ishan answered, Orcus grinned as if it was the correct answer.

 

[Exactly! You absolutely cannot be weaker than other human guilds. Especially the Amon Guild!]

 

Ishan showed a surprised expression, not expecting the Amon Guild to be mentioned suddenly.

 

[So to become the strongest raid party that surpasses even the Amon Guild, you need to become stronger than you are now, right?]

 

“That’s right.”

 

[That’s why we called you here to help you.]

 

“How do you mean?”

 

Ishan was curious.

 

The secret to becoming as strong as Amon.

 

[We’ll share our energy with you. Then you can become much stronger than you are now.]

 

‘What?’

 

[Anyone who wants to become stronger, take my hand. Then you’ll understand.]

 

At those words, Ishan quickly grabbed Orcus’s hand.

 

If he could become stronger, what couldn’t he do.

 

[Are you ready?]

 

“Yes.”

 

[Shall we begin?]

 

Soon a message appeared along with an unknown energy.

 

[Warning! Unknown energy has been detected.]

 

[This energy is incompatible with the user.]

 

[Should we block the energy’s approach? Y/N]

 

Ishan pressed N as if to say no.

 

He had already made up his mind.

 

[Warning! Unknown energy is attacking the user’s soul.]

 

[Analyzing energy.]

 

[Please wait a moment.]

 

[Analysis complete.]

 

[The incoming energy is ‘Terra’.]

 

[It is the source of gods, an energy incompatible with the user.]

 

[If handled incorrectly, your soul could be devoured.]

 

[Should we expel it immediately? Y/N]

 

Another choice was given.

 

It was a warning, but he made the same choice again this time.

 

But that was a mistake.

 

[You have selected N.]

 

[Preparing to accept Terra.]

 

[As a side effect, your soul may be eroded.]

 

Soon Ishan’s mind began to collapse.

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