Monopolizing Skills to the 666th Floor - Chapter 62

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Team. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————

Skill Devouring to the 666th Floor Episode 062

62. Scout Offer

The reason I postponed conquering the 80th Floor and came outside?

It’s because of that woman I’m watching through Parasite right now.

―You’re asking if the person who saved me was Amon… I don’t even know what Amon looks like.

―But you have a feeling, don’t you?

―I’m not sure what you mean. Anyone else have questions?

‘Han So Ra. She’s quite a useful talent. And she has loyalty too.’

At the scene back then, I had cast Cloud’s Protection on Han So Ra.

She survived thanks to that, and she’s not unaware of it either.

‘So she must be suspicious. That I might be Amon.’

Korean, plus overwhelming skill enough to subdue Weihao.

And possessing multiple skills on top of that.

It was enough to arouse suspicion.

Of course, there was only circumstantial evidence, no concrete proof that I was Amon.

‘Still, she could have mentioned that part at the press conference but didn’t reveal it.’

If that’s not loyalty, then what is?

‘She said she conquered up to the 4th Floor with just the Cloud’s Protection skill?’

Seeing how she climbed that far with a Support’s body, I acknowledge it.

That she has talent.

‘I should consider making her an offer.’

Not for me, but other people would need a Support.

Flutter!

I spread my wings and flew through the sky.

Tracking the traces of the Parasite I had planted on Han So Ra.

On the way home after the press conference ended.

Han So Ra recalled the situation when she had been put through the wringer.

‘That reporter, what’s his deal? Just pestering me with questions…’

Even after she said she wouldn’t take questions, he persistently kept at it.

Asking if she really didn’t know anything about Amon.

‘How would I know what Amon looks like…’

Nobody knows.

What Amon looks like.

But there’s no one who doesn’t know the name Amon.

The Savior who extends Earth’s destruction.

The strongest Apostle in the world.

If such a being appeared before your eyes?

You’d have no choice but to know instinctively.

Han So Ra honestly had her suspicions too.

‘I don’t know if that person was Amon or not, but… he was incredibly strong.’

Strong enough to toy with a telekinetic murderer.

Only she, who survived that chaos, remembered that fact.

‘I could have told the reporters. But…’

She didn’t say it.

As a fan of Amon, she didn’t want to do that.

And she wasn’t certain it was Amon either.

“Hah. I’m drained.”

A sigh escaped unconsciously at the thought of finishing a big task.

Then the Manager in the driver’s seat turned around.

“So Ra. You did really well at today’s press conference.”

“Did I really do well? I hope I didn’t just make things worse…”

“I heard everything from right beside you. You answered really well, didn’t you? There was nothing problematic in what you said.”

“No, that’s not what I mean…”

“You mean revealing that you’re an Apostle?”

When she nodded, Manager Kang Tae Hwan grinned.

“Don’t worry about that part. Like I said before, the public’s reaction is no joke, right? Rather, voluntarily revealing it will work as a masterstroke. You couldn’t have hidden it anyway since it was caught on CCTV.”

“I could have hidden it. If I had somehow denied it…”

“Come on, you think the public wouldn’t know? Internet users these days are incredibly sharp. You would have been constantly suspected and harassed, right?”

“…Now that you mention it, you’re right.”

There was nothing wrong with what the Manager said.

It was actually a good thing.

As an official Apostle in the entertainment industry, couldn’t she now enter the Labyrinth without worry?

‘Now there are safety personnel guarding every Sinkhole, so it’s impossible to enter secretly.’

In the end, she had no choice but to register as an Apostle, and since she’d already revealed her identity, it wouldn’t be difficult.

‘Maybe I’ll even get advertising offers.’

Han So Ra decided to think positively.

Though she couldn’t help but worry.

“Surely my work won’t dry up or anything, right?”

“Oh my, worrying is also fate! For celebrities, popularity is everything. Whatever happens, if you’re popular, all kinds of work will come your way. If that famous Amon had revealed his identity, offers would be pouring in from everywhere – advertisements, interviews, documentaries, even acting roles!”

“Come on, surely not.”

Han So Ra thought that way, but then considered it might actually be true.

Manager had never been wrong before.

“By the way, you really haven’t seen Amon?”

“Pardon?”

“That person who saved you – isn’t he Amon?”

“Oh, no way, of course not!”

“No? How can you be so sure? You don’t even know his face.”

“Huh? Well… that’s…”

She panicked and almost slipped up.

Just then, they arrived in front of her house.

“I’ll get out here.”

She got out of the car to escape the situation.

“Thanks for the ride. See you next time, Manager.”

“Yeah, sure. Get some good rest today.”

“Drive safely.”

Han So Ra let out a deep sigh as she watched the car drive away.

“Phew, that was close.”

“Close?”

“Eek!”

She spun around in surprise at the sudden voice.

“Y-you are…!”

The man who had saved her was standing right in front of her.

The man presumed to be Amon.

“You seem to recognize me.”

“Oh, of course. You’re the one who saved me from that telekinesis killer.”

“Not that – I mean my real identity.”

“…”

Her heart nearly stopped for a moment.

‘Could he really be Amon?’

Though he hadn’t revealed it himself, she could feel it intuitively.

That he was Amon.

But his next words said the opposite.

“Unfortunately, you guessed wrong.”

“Pardon?”

“You think I’m Amon, right?”

“…”

“Isn’t it hasty to conclude I’m Amon just because I have a few skills? Or do you want to believe that? That the prince on a white horse who saved you is Amon?”

“…”

The realistic rebuke snapped her back to her senses.

Now that she heard it, he was right.

There was no evidence about Amon anywhere, so why had she been so certain he was Amon?

Lost in thought, she suddenly realized with an “Ah!”

Now wasn’t the time for this.

“Th-thank you.”

Han So Ra suddenly bowed her head deeply.

“I should have thanked you first, but I was too flustered then… Thank you. For saving me.”

“Forget the thanks.”

“But how did you know where I live and find me?”

“That’s not important. What I have to say to you is what matters.”

“Pardon?”

“I came to make you a proposal.”

She was surprised multiple times today.

A proposal?

It was completely unexpected.

“What kind of proposal…”

“I heard at the press conference earlier. That you only have an Invincibility Skill.”

Had he been there?

“It’s hard to conquer the Labyrinth alone, isn’t it?”

“Pardon?”

“Of course it would be. Since you’re a Support.”

Support?

Was he talking about that role from games, supporting party members?

Before her confusion could clear, he made his proposal.

“I’ll help you so you can conquer the Labyrinth.”

“You’ll… help me?”

But how exactly?

Don’t you need to be at similar levels to enter the Labyrinth together?

“You must have conquered more floors than me, so how could we enter together…”

“I don’t mean I’ll go with you myself.”

“Huh? Then…?”

“There are people similar to you. Talented, but unable to conquer alone due to circumstances.”

“Ah…”

“How about forming a team with those people? I’ll give you advice.”

In short, it was a scouting offer.

The walk home after school ended.

Though Seo Min Su always took the same route, today he went a different way.

He wanted to avoid the path where the Sinkhole was visible.

‘Those guys… they’re definitely dead.’

Not long ago, the school bullies who had tormented him went inside there.

Without even their mobile phones.

Though the 1st Floor of the Labyrinth was known to be clearable by ordinary people, it was difficult to conquer without mobile phone light.

No, it was impossible.

‘Seeing that they haven’t come out yet… they’re definitely dead.’

That’s why the Sinkhole looked like a grave to Seo Min Su.

Though they deserved to die, he felt uneasy.

How could witnessing someone’s death be easy?

‘It’s my fault. Because of me, Older Sister… killed people.’

If only I had strength.

If only I hadn’t been bullied by those delinquents.

Such things wouldn’t have happened.

I wouldn’t have shown Older Sister such a weak side either.

‘Then Older Sister wouldn’t have had to intervene.’

He felt guilty.

It seemed like everything that happened was his fault.

Honestly speaking, it was his fault.

Wasn’t Older Sister the one who dove into the dangerous Labyrinth every day to save their family?

‘What’s so important about that damn money…’

Watching Older Sister venture out for conquests until late at night to earn living expenses made him think this.

That he wanted to quit this damn school quickly and help out too.

‘Even working part-time at a convenience store would help the household.’

At least it would be better than now.

He wouldn’t have to feel guilty toward Older Sister anymore.

‘Will Older Sister come home late again today?’

With such thoughts, he opened the front door of his home.

“Huh?”

There were unfamiliar shoes.

And Older Sister’s shoes too.

“Older Sister?”

“Min Su… you’re back?”

As he entered, his older sister Seo Mina greeted him with an awkward smile.

Next to her was a man.

“That, that person is…”

It was the man who had saved him when the loan sharks came before.

“So this is your younger brother. His name is Seo Min Su?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

At Older Sister’s answer, the man approached and extended his hand.

“We’ve met before, right? Nice to see you.”

“Ah, yes… hello.”

After awkwardly shaking hands, he bowed his head.

“That, what happened before, I’m really grateful.”

“What happened before?”

“Um… when the loan sharks came.”

“Ah, that? It was nothing, so don’t worry about it.”

The man answered incredibly coolly.

Confidence radiated from his entire body.

He even had the strength to defeat an Apostle.

‘He doesn’t look much older than me either…’

Completely different.

From his passive and powerless self.

‘If I could become like this person…’

But why did he come to our house again?

Older Sister cleared up my confusion.

“I was surprised when he suddenly showed up… but he said he’d help.”

“Help with what?”

“Labyrinth conquest.”

“The Labyrinth…? You were originally doing it alone.”

“That’s true, but it was starting to get overwhelming.”

“Ah…”

So that’s why Older Sister was home at this hour.

Because her Labyrinth conquest had hit a wall.

Then the man spoke.

“I’ll help your sister grow by assisting with Labyrinth conquest.”

“How exactly will you help? From what I can see, there seems to be quite a floor difference between you and my sister…”

“We can’t party together, but I can give advice or introduce people.”

“People?”

“For instance, party members to enter with.”

Seo Min Su’s eyes widened.

He’d find party members for her?

“I’ll find trustworthy people, so don’t worry. And.”

The man continued.

“We might see each other often from now on, so call me hyung.”

“Haah…”

A long sigh escaped Park Se Hee’s lips.

It wasn’t because treating patients was difficult.

It was because Labyrinth conquest was getting tough.

‘Looking at Transcendence Net, it seems others are conquering the 20th Floor and beyond…’

Was it because she started late?

Despite having three skills, she had only managed to conquer up to the 7th Floor.

Without proper attack skills, things were gradually becoming overwhelming.

‘I wonder if that man will appear again?’

The Mysterious Man who left her advice and departed.

It wouldn’t be wrong to say she was conquering the Labyrinth because of him.

He had awakened her to the importance of Labyrinth conquest.

‘It would be nice if that person gave me advice again…’

She was at a loss about what to do in her current situation.

Whether it was right to continue conquering despite the risks.

‘If I meet him, I’d like to ask for advice once more. About what would be best to do in a situation like this.’

However, even if she wanted to meet the Mysterious Man again, there was no way.

She hadn’t seen his face and didn’t know his name.

One suspicious point was.

‘Was it Kang Hee Seong?’

That gangster boss’s voice was remarkably similar to the Mysterious Man’s voice.

‘I should meet that person.’

She wanted to confirm once more by talking with Kang Hee Seong.

Whether it matched the Mysterious Man’s voice she heard back then.

And if they met, she would ask.

Whether he was the person who gave her advice.

However.

“Park Se Hee.”

There was no need to go all the way to Heeseong Capital.

“I came to help.”

Because Kang Hee Seong had appeared right before her eyes.

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Team. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————