Monopolizing Skills to the 666th Floor - Chapter 74

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Skill Devouring to the 666th Floor Episode 074

74. Secret Room

I had prepared two underground operations to obtain Kairos’s Terra.

First was extorting other gods’ Terra beforehand.

‘If I had targeted Kairos’s Terra from the beginning, I would have failed. The other gods wouldn’t have accepted it.’

But now I had created two precedents.

Even if I extorted Kairos’s Terra, the possibility of Orcus and Harmonion intervening was small.

It would be unfair for only them to suffer.

‘Second was creating justification.’

Wang Ho Wei, the Underworld boss, and even Weihao.

By making the three confront each other, I would cause chaos.

‘It would be a plausible justification for stealing Terra.’

That was also the reason I sent Weihao to Wang Ho Wei.

Deliberately making him shout to involve the Underworld boss was also my instruction.

That way, Kairos would intervene after seeing the three-way battle.

‘But I can’t just watch forever. There needs to be someone to stop it, right?’

I decided to intervene between the three and mediate the situation.

“Release your skill. Before I forcibly drag you out.”

Wang Ho Wei, who had been flustered by my words, slowly revealed himself.

He knew from experience.

That Balance Gap was useless in front of me.

“What’s that guy doing?”

“Did he really release his stealth?”

The Underworld’s Ten Strongmen looked at me with surprised eyes.

Wang Ho Wei, who had been in an advantageous position, obediently disarmed?

And that too after listening to a suddenly appeared third party?

Of course they had to be surprised.

“Who is that guy?”

“I don’t know either, boss.”

“It’s my first time seeing him.”

“Maybe he’s in cahoots with Wang Ho Wei?”

The Underworld murmuring about my identity.

“Hey.”

Perhaps frustrated, the Chairman asked directly.

“Who are you? What are you doing suddenly appearing? Do you want to die?”

I was about to say something about his annoying tone.

“Old man, do you have multiple lives? Hey! Do you know who this guy is before acting cocky? This is the famous A…”

“Weihao.”

“Ah… I got it. I won’t say anything.”

Weihao shut his mouth at my low voice and expression.

I looked at the Chairman and the Underworld one by one.

“I know who you guys are. I also know what purpose you came to Korea for.”

“How…”

“Don’t interrupt me.”

I sent a warning with icy eyes.

“If you don’t want to die.”

“…”

The frozen Chairman and subordinates.

I continued speaking.

“Whether you guys slash each other or whatever, it’s none of my business, but this is our country. Since you entered Korea, you need my permission.”

“What kind of nonsense…”

The Chairman, who was speaking, suddenly remembered the warning and shut his mouth.

“Right, you might think it’s nonsense. All of Korea isn’t my land either. As a third party, it’s not my place to interfere in others’ affairs. That makes sense.”

I nodded and pretended to understand.

“You guys also have personal matters to resolve. Right?”

“That’s right.”

“Then shouldn’t you at least fight somewhere else?”

When I looked around, I could see people passing by.

“Hmm, there are certainly many watching eyes here.”

“That’s why I’m saying don’t fight in a place like this where everyone can see, and move locations.”

“Isn’t there a suitable place somewhere?”

A suitable place?

I do have a place in mind.

“Follow me. I know of an abandoned factory.”

I gestured to them and took the lead.

I didn’t forget to give a warning either.

“Ah! If you fight before I give permission, you die, got it?”

Lately, the Three Gods hadn’t had a moment of boredom.

The Regressor Lee Tae Seong was doing incomprehensible things.

[What on earth is he doing?]

Kairos couldn’t understand Tae Seong’s actions at all.

Writing a note to lure Wang Ho Wei to Korea was one thing.

He had called it a challenge letter, after all.

But now he was even bringing together the Underworld organization and Weihao to instigate a fight.

[Kairos, what should we do? Should we invite him to the Eternal Room?]

[Please do so immediately.]

When Orcus sent the invitation message, Tae Seong entered as if he had been waiting.

“Greetings, Three Gods. What brings you to call me today?”

[Tae Seong. What are you doing right now?]

Kairos spoke with an angry voice.

But the Regressor had a calm expression.

“What do you mean all of a sudden?”

[I’m talking about what you’re doing right now! Aren’t you taking the Underworld and Weihao to the factory to make them fight?]

“Making them fight?”

Tae Seong retorted as if it was absurd.

“Did I tell them to fight? They’re the ones saying they’ll fight over the Underworld position among themselves. You should speak properly.”

[Didn’t you tell Wang Ho Wei to come to Korea?]

“I did. But I only told Wang Ho Wei to come. I didn’t know the Underworld would chase after him like that.”

[….]

Kairos watched Tae Seong with eyes that seemed to question whether he could be trusted.

After a silence, he spoke.

[Fine, I’ll understand that much. But why aren’t you stopping the fight and instead taking them to a good place to fight?]

“You heard the whole conversation. I’m taking them to a quiet place because there are witnesses. It wouldn’t be good to have corpses scattered on the streets.”

[And why did you let Weihao get involved?]

“He said he was struggling because he couldn’t satisfy his murderous urges. If they’re going to fight anyway, wouldn’t it be good to include Weihao too?”

His words flowed smoothly.

The Regressor had reasons for all his actions.

Though it was still difficult to be completely convinced.

[What you said are just surface reasons, and there must be a real reason you’re doing this… isn’t there?]

“As expected of Kairos. You’re not completely oblivious.”

Tae Seong smiled slyly and revealed his true intentions.

“I want Kairos’s Terra.”

[….]

“I’m not just asking you to give it to me. There are reasons for everything.”

[Reasons?]

“Shall we discuss the details separately in a room?”

At those words, Kairos pondered.

But his contemplation was brief.

With the mindset of at least hearing him out, he nodded.

[Very well. Orcus, open the Secret Room.]

[The Secret Room? Understood.]

A new door appeared in the empty space.

[Go in.]

“Yes.”

Kairos entered the Secret Room first.

I followed behind him with a smile on my face.

‘Finally, we’re alone.’

The Secret Room that only two could enter.

Here, no matter what we say, nothing will leak outside.

[Now tell me. What’s the reason you need my Terra?]

“The reason?”

I chuckled and answered.

“I just want to become stronger.”

[Hmm?]

“If I receive Kairos-nim’s Terra, I’ll get a special Achievement. Then I can become even stronger.”

[That’s your reason?]

“Yes. I need to become stronger to defeat Amon, the final boss, don’t I?”

[….]

Was I too direct?

Kairos’s silence grew long.

Then.

[I cannot give you my Terra for such a reason.]

He refuses.

“Why not?”

[Tae Seong, you are currently strong enough that no one can match you. Honestly speaking, there’s no need for you to become any stronger.]

I had expected him to say this.

He’ll probably try to appease me by saying he’ll give it later, not now.

[Certainly, asking to borrow power to face Amon is reasonable, but that’s something you can receive later when you reach the 666th Floor. You don’t really need it now, do you? It’s premature.]

Just as expected.

It sounds logical at first glance, but I shouldn’t be fooled.

When I actually reach the 666th Floor, he won’t want to give it to me.

‘He’ll change his tune and say something like “You cleared it just fine without my Terra, so there’s no need to give it to you.”‘

He’ll want to protect his precious Terra at all costs.

I need to take it when I can.

That’s why I arranged this meeting.

To threaten Kairos, I had to proceed without the other gods knowing.

“I need it right now though.”

[I’m sorry, but I cannot give it to you, Tae Seong. This conversation ends here.]

He tries to leave the room.

“Do I look like I’m asking nicely to you?”

At my cold voice, Kairos’s hand stopped in front of the door handle.

[What do you mean?]

“Give me the Terra. This isn’t a request, it’s an order.”

[An… order?]

Kairos’s eyes widened in shock.

Then they quickly filled with rage.

[What did you just say, Tae Seong? Who’s giving orders to whom?]

“I said I’m giving you an order.”

[You, a mere human, to me? Hah!]

Kairos, who had been laughing hollowly, suddenly glared with wide eyes.

[Do you want to die?]

He was glaring threateningly, but I wasn’t scared at all.

‘There’s nothing he can do in the Eternal Room.’

More importantly, I know a weakness that can corner him.

‘I should teach him this time. Who’s the boss and who’s the subordinate.’

Kairos still spoke with an angry voice.

[I treated you well because you’re a Regressor, and now you think you’re something special? Hah, this is ridiculous.]

“This isn’t the time to be laughing, is it? Not if you knew what I know.”

[What could you possibly know?]

“Did you forget? That I’m a Regressor. I’ve already experienced the past. And I saw it. The secret you’re hiding.”

[Secret?]

“What happened when the Labyrinth was created.”

Kairos flinched for a moment.

I instinctively knew the threat would work.

“I know. That you failed to seal Amon, the God of Destruction, and that incident became the catalyst for the Labyrinth’s birth.”

[….]

Now he’s completely silent.

His mind must have gone blank.

“You’re curious how I know, aren’t you?”

[How on earth do you know…? Did I let it slip somehow?]

“That’s not important. It’s from a past life anyway, isn’t it? What matters is…”

I took a step and approached Kairos.

“If the other gods learn of this fact, your position will become quite awkward, Lord Kairos.”

[….]

“Think about it. If the God of Time was involved in the Labyrinth’s creation? What kind of reaction would the other gods show?”

[….]

The backlash would probably be severe.

The Three Gods weren’t doing this because they wanted to participate in this game either.

“Honestly, I’m holding back too. To think that the Labyrinth’s birth and Earth’s impending doom are all because of you, Lord Kairos… To think we have to suffer like this because of one god who couldn’t seal Amon…”

[So… what do you want?]

Kairos finally speaks.

Now we can finally communicate.

“I already told you what I want.”

[You want Terra?]

“Yes. If you give me just 140 Terra, I won’t mention this matter in front of the other gods.”

[But the other gods won’t be convinced, will they? There’s no justification.]

I answered with a sly smile.

“Didn’t you already create the justification for me?”

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