Monopolizing Skills to the 666th Floor - Chapter 22
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Skill Devouring to the 666th Floor Episode 022
22. Fan Meeting
“Hah! Haah!”
Jason’s spear quickly pierced through the air.
It wasn’t a real spear, but a training spear.
“Jason, were you here?”
Jason turned his head at the voice from behind.
“Joshua.”
“Working hard since morning?”
“I need to practice a bit if I want to break through the 9th Floor section.”
“The Doppelganger, right? It is quite tricky.”
“How many floors have you reached?”
“16th Floor.”
“Ugh, that’s double the difference.”
Jason, who was preparing to tackle the 9th Floor, clicked his tongue.
There probably wasn’t anyone on Earth among the Apostles who could surpass Joshua’s skills.
“Ah, is there one person?”
“What are you talking about?”
“Nothing, never mind.”
“But Jason.”
Joshua asked about something he had been curious about for a while.
“Why do you only practice Spear Arts?”
“Why? My Transcendent Spirit is the Master of Spearmanship.”
“You don’t have a spear though.”
You can’t bring anything in unless it’s a spear obtained from the Labyrinth.
No matter how much you practice Spear Arts, it’s useless without a spear.
Even his skills are related to Spear Arts.
In a way, it’s no different from hunting with just stat power.
“I’m a bit dissatisfied with that too, but I’m practicing for the future. At least I can break off a tree branch and use it like a spear.”
“You make a spear every time you enter the Labyrinth?”
“Yeah. As soon as I enter, I first find a long tree branch and tie a Goblin Dagger to the end with tree bark to make it like a spear.”
“You really have it tough.”
“It’s crude but pretty decent. I’ve stocked up a few Goblin Daggers in my inventory for times like this.”
Joshua sighed watching his struggling friend.
“I still don’t have any decent weapon.”
“Even though you’ve cleared up to the 16th Floor?”
“Yeah, right now I’m just using a Dark Hobgoblin’s Machete.”
“Even at that level, not a single item drops…”
“I didn’t know Equipment Items were this rare. Why don’t they drop?”
“Does Amon, who cleared up to the 29th Floor, not have any items either?”
Joshua also became curious at his friend’s words.
‘What Tae Seong showed me were only Magic Stones. I don’t know if he has other items.’
Just as he thought he should ask when they meet later.
Buzz―
A text message arrived at just the right time.
[Lee Tae Seong : Joshua, how have you been? I’ve gathered quite a few F-Grade Magic Stones, so I’m contacting you. Could we meet?]
‘He wants to meet? That’s great for me!’
He didn’t expect to meet this soon, so he hurriedly sent a reply.
[Joshua : That sounds good. Since you came to me last time, I’ll come to Korea this time.]
“Who is it?”
When Jason tried to peek at the text, Joshua hastily hid it.
“Uh… it’s a business contact, a business contact.”
“Why are you hiding a business contact like that?”
“Who said I was hiding anything…”
“If you’re not hiding it, then show me.”
“I said I’m not.”
Joshua put away his mobile phone and put on his gloves.
“Anyway, let’s just duel.”
“Suddenly?”
“Yeah. I suddenly feel like it. Hurry up and pick up your spear.”
Jason sighed at Joshua’s insistence.
Anyone could see it was a duel to change the subject.
[Author : Amon]
【Title : Anyone want to meet at Hongik University Station at 8 PM today?】
└Content : Just as the title says, I want to meet. Anyone coming should come to Exit 9 at 8 PM.
[Total Comments 198]
└What? Really asking to meet?
└So he’s doing a fan meeting?
└That famous Amon? Wow
└I saw the title and thought what crazy bastard, but saw the username and nodded
└I saw the title and rushed here like crazy
└To be able to receive Amon! I’ll go, I’ll definitely go!
└Wow… I’ll finally see Amon!
└This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I’ll definitely go.
The reaction to Amon’s fan meeting was explosive.
There were no comments asking for reasons.
Just joy at the fact that they could meet him.
‘Was I this popular on Transcendence Net?’
After posting at dawn, I went back to sleep.
When I woke up at midday, what do you know?
The post had already made it to the best section.
‘This reaction even though I didn’t post a strategy guide. More than 10 people will definitely come, right? Maybe even 100.’
The reason I asked to meet people.
None other than to gather Apostles in one place.
‘That’s the only way I can fill my Skill Copy limit.’
Using Parasite, I can permanently copy that Apostle’s skills.
The flaw is that it’s only 10 people maximum, but I can increase the limit through enhancement, so there’s no worry.
‘The problem was where to find Apostles…’
Seeing the explosive reaction to the post, I don’t need to worry.
‘Should I rest a bit then go?’
I spent time buying lunch at a jajangmyeon restaurant.
A long-awaited rest.
Even though the Labyrinth incident occurred, the world still turns well.
There were 305 days left until destruction.
‘Idling away time is also something I can’t do.’
After constantly clearing only the Labyrinth, when I try to rest, I don’t know what to do.
‘Did I set the appointment time too late? I didn’t know time would pass this slowly.’
Browsing the internet and meaninglessly passing time, the day grew dark.
I decided to go to Hongik University Station early to check how many people came.
‘I wonder how many Apostles will be there?’
Hongdae, called the street of youth, was crowded with people.
Especially in front of Exit 9.
‘Will Amon really come?’
Han So Ra cautiously looked around.
So many people were standing with their mobile phones that it was uncomfortable to pass by.
‘Everyone’s pretending not to know, but they’re all people waiting for Amon.’
It’s not even a weekend, but there are more people than usual.
She knew well from occasionally coming out with her face covered at this time.
She was covering it now too.
‘They’re all Apostles who came to see Amon.’
It’s hard to distinguish Apostles from ordinary people.
Unless they directly show their skills.
‘Ah… someone seems to be looking.’
Feeling gazes from around, she hurriedly pressed down her hat.
She also pulled her mask up higher.
Being a fairly famous celebrity, covering her face was unavoidable.
‘At this rate, I might get caught.’
What if I get attention while coming to meet Amon?
I haven’t even revealed that I’m an Apostle?
While she was inwardly anxious.
“Will Amon really come?”
“Well. It might just be a joke post.”
The voices of two people who seemed to know each other were heard.
“Come on, surely it’s not a joke?”
“I hope not, please.”
Then a man squeezed between the two people.
“Are you two by any chance Apostles?”
“Ah, yes.”
“Did you come to meet Amon…?”
“That’s right. You too?”
“Yes.”
“Me too!”
“Nice to meet you! Same here!”
The people who had been standing silently each chimed in with a word.
Once they realized they had all gathered for the same purpose, they began to break the ice.
“You came after seeing the post on Transcendence Net, right?”
“Yes.”
“Amon will really show up, right?”
“Of course.”
“I have a different opinion. I think he won’t appear at all.”
“Why?”
“Think about it. Why would he take the risk of revealing himself? Look how many Apostles are here.”
“Are you saying someone might try to harm him?”
“That’s ridiculous. Who would dare attack Amon? He’s humanity’s hero.”
“If someone attacked Amon, that person would be in danger instead, right? They’d become a public enemy.”
Han So Ra, who had been eavesdropping, found herself nodding without realizing it.
It wasn’t entirely wrong.
‘Who would attack someone as strong as Amon?’
Most people who came here were curious about who Amon was.
She herself had come just wanting to see his face once.
‘It’s literally no different from a fan meeting. Everyone came because they’re curious about what the globally famous Amon looks like.’
Hadn’t she also come here wearing a hat and mask pulled down low out of curiosity?
Taking the risk of having her face exposed to the public.
‘I need to keep the fact that I’m an Apostle hidden.’
This was something even her personal manager didn’t know.
She hadn’t told anyone about coming here either.
Not even her family.
“By the way, what questions should we ask if we meet Amon?”
“We should ask if he really posted those strategy guides.”
“I’m going to ask first if he’s the same person as the 1st Floor record holder.”
“Oh, I was curious about that too.”
“Of course it must have been recorded by Amon, right?”
As they chatted, the appointed time was gradually approaching.
Han So Ra also began looking around from this point on.
Whether Amon was coming or not.
“Why isn’t he coming?”
“There’s still 30 minutes left.”
“Let’s wait patiently.”
“Maybe he’s already here but pretending he hasn’t come?”
“That’s possible.”
They said that, but no one was saying ‘I am Amon.’
That’s why they were anxious.
“We’re not getting stood up, are we?”
“Come on, no way.”
“Haven’t you heard the saying ‘never say never’?”
“I wish he’d appear quickly…”
At least 10 people confirmed to be Apostles.
Everyone was waiting for Amon with anxious hearts.
Though he hadn’t appeared yet.
Transcendent Spirits also want to make young people their Apostles.
Because they think younger people will have quicker thinking.
‘It’s somewhat true. Just because someone with mental issues becomes an Apostle doesn’t mean they become normal.’
Physical abilities can be compensated with stats, but the brain can’t.
The reason I specifically suggested meeting at Hongik University Station was to gather young people.
‘There should be many Apostles among young people.’
Sure enough.
When I came to the meeting place, there were numerous people.
Most of them were Apostles.
It doesn’t show on the outside, but I have a way to confirm it.
Since I have Skill Copy.
‘So many people came to see me. I’m grateful for this.’
More people gathered than I expected.
Roughly counting, there were over 80 people.
About 10 of them were chattering away.
‘I’ll easily achieve my goal.’
I immediately cast Skill Copy.
[The target has only one skill, so attempting to copy directly.]
[Skill ‘Darkness Synchronization’ has been copied.]
[Skill ‘Blood Shield’ has been copied.]
[Skill ‘Sea’s Blessing’ has been copied.]
[Skill ‘Fireball’ has been copied.]
[You have copied the skill ‘Neurotoxin’.]
…
…
…
I checked the skills of numerous Apostles.
Since no effects were visible, they didn’t even realize I was using skills.
‘I need to choose only ten from these.’
I’d like to copy them all if I could, but I can only use Parasite on ten people.
I need to select skills that are worth using permanently.
‘Neurotoxin. This one’s useful. I’ll decide on this as the first one….’
I used Parasite on targets I had definitely decided to copy from.
Shuruk―
The artificially created Magical Parasite entered the target’s ear.
[You have implanted a Magical Parasite in the target’s body.]
[You can monitor the target until the host dies or the parasite is removed.]
[The Caster can remove the parasite at will.]
[Remaining parasites: 9/10]
‘Now that I’ve inserted the parasite, shall I test it once?’
The range of Skill Copy is 30 meters.
If I get farther than that from the copy target, the skill disappears.
That’s a fact I’ve proven through experimentation.
However.
‘Oho.’
Even when I moved more than 30 meters away, the Neurotoxin skill didn’t disappear.
‘The penalty really has disappeared.’
The only drawback of Skill Copy had vanished.
It was because the Parasite’s parasite was judged as part of my body, recognizing it as being close to the target.
‘This proves Joshua’s hypothesis, and now….’
All that remained was copying skills.
But then.
“Has everyone gathered?”
Something unexpected happened.
“Nice to meet you. I am Amon.”
Someone had stepped forward to impersonate me.
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