Was it a coincidence, or did I discover it because of my hidden trait?
'That doesn't matter.'
What matters is that I have discovered it.
I extended my hand toward the light, which was the embodiment of the unknown at the top of the Tower of Chaos.
Then, I pulled out something from within that light.
'A spirit egg.'
It was a spirit egg.
But it was far from an ordinary spirit egg.
The surface of the spirit egg was marked with traces related to the spirit.
For example, a wind spirit egg would have scratch marks, and a fire spirit egg would have soot marks.
The light spirit egg was made entirely of light.
However, the egg containing the celestial spirit did not fit into any of these categories.
'It is wrapped in feathers.'
It was an egg made of white and black feathers.
The ratio was exactly half and half.
Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of layers of feathers formed the egg.
This was the first time I had seen an egg of this shape. Not only was the name unfamiliar, but the form of the egg was also completely new to me.
I gazed at the egg intently.
Then, a parchment containing the egg's information appeared before my eyes.
γEgg Containing a Celestial Spirit (???)γ
β An egg of unknown origin that fell from the 'Celestial Realm,' the end of chaos, where light and darkness coexist.
β Only a 'Celestial Being' can see and hatch the egg.
The description was shorter than I expected.
However, I was able to deduce a few facts from it.
'Generally, the Celestial Realm refers to the Divine Realm.'
The Divine Realm. The place where the goddess resides.
A 'Celestial Being' refers to a celestial being.
The fact that I discovered this egg was proof that I was a 'Celestial Being.'
Of course, I couldn't really be a Celestial Being. It must have been due to my hidden trait, 'Celestial.'
'If so, is Celestial a trait related to celestial beings?'
I stroked my chin.
Thinking about it normally, that would be the case.
However, this was a generalization error.
'... Even demons call their realm the Celestial Realm.'
We commonly refer to the Celestial Realm as the Divine Realm, but the Demon Realm is also called the Celestial Realm, especially by demons.
Therefore, this description alone does not indicate whether the egg came from the Divine Realm or the Demon Realm.
The mixture of white and black feathers also added to the confusion.
'I need to hatch it to know for sure.'
I couldn't make a decision right away.
However, it was clear that this was no ordinary egg.
The seats of the White Temple, the masters of the tower, and the spirit kings were all watching it closely.
The seats of the White Temple always take an interest when something unusual or remarkable is discovered, but the most important thing was the attention of the spirit kings.
'Spirits are powerful enough to create and maintain forests.'
Spirits are the most important mediators in maintaining the world.
If they contract with humans, they grant the ability to control the forces of nature, and depending on the level of the spirit, they can even eliminate an entire mountain.
The kings of such powerful spirits must be even more formidable.
The seats of the White Temple, the rulers of the Abyss, the giants who guard the goddess, the Black Emperor and the White Emperor at the northern and southern ends of the world... The spirit kings are beings that can be compared to these entities.
'No one has ever contracted with a spirit king.'
Therefore, in this world of Pangea, no one has ever contracted with a spirit king.
Spirit kings are absolutely neutral and never interfere in the affairs of the world.
Thus, the fact that all the spirit kings are interested in this 'Celestial Egg' is a significant indication of its value.
It means that this egg has a value equal to or greater than that.
γThe settlement is complete.γ
A new message appeared at that moment.
The settlement for Main Quest 3 was finally complete.
Compared to the previous Main Quests 1 and 2, the settlement time was quite long.
'This tower didn't require a high level to climb, unlike other towers.'
If it had been a tower that required a specific level, the settlement would have been easier. Similarly, there would have been a standard score for each tower.
However, the Tower of Chaos was different.
Climbing the Tower of Chaos was a pure battle against myself.
'The score might be lower than expected.'
Therefore, the score might be lower than expected.
Scoring a battle against 'myself' is subjective. There was no objective standard.
I didn't know how the score was determined, but it was definitely different from the previous main quests.
Expecting too much can lead to disappointment.
So, I slightly lowered my expectations.
'Getting the Celestial Egg is enough.'
I took a deep breath and looked at the settlement sheet before me.
It was updated in the Hall of Fame.
This meant that I had at least made it into the top ranks.
An achievement that no one else had accomplished. A score higher than any I had received before.
Main Quest 1, Survival Score: 220 points.
Main Quest 2, Class Acquisition Score: 230 points.
And this Main Quest 3, Tower Climbing Score: 240 points.
With this score, I could expect to be in the top ranks.
However, the rewards were not yet complete.
Three seats that had appeared before and two new seats responded.
In total, five seats responded.
With the addition of the Lucky Dice, the reward level was raised to six stages, indicating that the quality of the reward had changed.
It meant that the reward level for climbing the Tower of Chaos was at least 14 stages.
I had expected some level of reward, but it seemed to be more systematically divided than I thought.
'Transcendent reward?'
I didn't understand the exact meaning of a transcendent reward.
Did it mean obtaining a transcendent reward?
Or did it mean that the level of the reward itself had changed?
However, I soon understood the meaning.
, , , , , Β·Β·Β·Β·Β·Β·.
Jin, Chan, Geuk, Myeol.
The four titles attached to these items indicate that they have reached the pinnacle.
Even ordinary items become incomparable treasures when these four titles are attached.
Their performance and options change to match the treasure, and they cannot be obtained with money. Transcendent items cannot be traded or transferred.
Only one user.
Equipment that shows its true power to only one user.
Just like how humans transcend by eating stars, these four titles can only be attached to transcendent items.
'... So this is what a transcendent reward means.'
I was so surprised that I lost my words.
If it weren't for the Iron-Blooded Overlord's Heart, my heart would have burst.
The effort required to attach these four titles was not a joke; it was equivalent to walking around the Earth.
However, since this was a 'reward' given to me, not something I had to create, I could choose two out of the options.
I was more excited than when I completed the previous two main quests.
The Iron-Blooded Overlord's Heart, which forced me to suppress my excitement, was almost annoying at this moment.
'Amazing.'
I whistled as I checked each item.
The flood of rewards was overwhelming.
*
As I left the tower and crossed the portal.
-Not bad, Knight King.
The golden spirit who had allowed me to enter the portal spoke.
A guardian-like being who guides to the Spirit Tower.
However, a normal guardian wouldn't know the details of those who climb the tower.
Most importantly, it called me the Knight King. The Knight King was the title I had when I was Wilhelm.
I turned my head in confusion, but the portal closed instantly.
... Was the golden spirit not just a guardian?
"Wow. You really climbed the Spirit Tower!"
A high dryad was already in front of me.
With many dryads guarding the surroundings, its eyes were wide open.
I took a deep breath and asked.
"How much time has passed?"
"Less than a day."
Just a day.
Not just a feeling, but I had spent at least a hundred days in the Tower of Chaos.
Yet, only a day had passed here.
Zing!
Another portal opened, and Hudson and Isabella appeared.
"Ugh! Ugh! Ugh!"
Hudson immediately vomited.
His body was covered in injuries, his clothes were tattered, and his hair was singed and curly.
Bow!
Isabella briefly bowed to me.
Unlike Hudson, Isabella showed no external changes.
"Druid! I apologize for doubting you."
The high dryad maintained its formality.
It was now treating me as a genuine 'guest.'
"As promised, if you give the 'spirit egg' to the forest, we will treat you as our eternal friend. Naturally, we will also provide a fitting reward."
Ah.
... That's right.
I had clearly agreed to give the spirit egg to the dryad forest.
The problem was that I only had one egg.
When I climbed the Spirit Tower as Wilhelm, I had obtained five spirit eggs.
I had expected to get multiple eggs this time as well, but I only got the 'Celestial Egg.'
'Should I run?'
The high dryad's eyes suddenly widened.
"Druid! Surely you don't intend to break your promise?"