Elle said the effect of âmust existâ meant b Divine Ultimatum} would not disappear in any case. To be frank, he wondered what the heck it could mean. To make it easier to understand, Elle offered an example.
âDo you remember the 10th-floor duel?â
It was the duel where he met the Sword Saint in the past. At that time, Yoon-seok had to fight with his stats and skills sealed. At this point, Yoon-seok also noticed what she was trying to say.
âDoes it mean that even the Tower canât get rid of it?â
âYes. Thatâs exactly what it means.â
As if heâd understood correctly, Elle nodded. However, it was difficult for him to accept.
âDoes this make senseâŠ?â
It must exist. Rank C was an ability that forced it to keep its original form by intersecting the system. Breaking something that canât be broken. Rank B was an ability that could exert physical force on what was in the influence of the system. Escape from predetermined fate, rank A was a little ambiguous, but it was also similar. Should he say that each one felt like a skill to counter the Tower?
Divine Ultimatum didnât seem like a simple coincidence. That was why it didnât make sense.
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ââŠâ
The b Divine Ultimatum} that was created through Skill Synthesis was not part of the system. But is the system giving a challenger the ability to fight against itself? Wasnât that kind of weird?
âElle, I want to ask you something.â
ââŠAnything.â
Elle complied in a slightly shaking voice. He had asked so many questions, and she was already anxious about what kind she would receive this time. When Yoon-seok confessed his new questions about b Divine Ultimatum} and sought her opinion, only then did she make a face as if she were relieved.
âItâs unusual. As far as I know, no challenger has gained this kind of ability before. But there must be a reason why the Tower gave you this.â
Elleâs answer wasnât particularly helpful. However, knowing that she couldnât answer properly, he decided to dismiss the concern for now.
âIâm sorry. Even if it werenât me, no one would be able to read the purpose of the Tower. But if itâs that guyâŠâ
âThat guyâŠ?â
Yoon-seok, who was listening to Elleâs apology, tilted his head. He recalled the mysterious man that appeared in her last memory.
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âAre you talking about the one who greeted you in front of the Tower?â
âYes, thatâs right.â
He thought he should ask about it when they met again, but he didnât expect her to bring it up.
âWho is he? Is he the owner of this Tower?â
Elle shook her head reluctantly.
âWell, I donât know much about him either. Other than being the first admin.â
âFirst admin?â
âYes. This is just a rumor circulating among admins anywayâŠâ
âThen did he sign a contract with a challenger or appear in a mission or something?â
âNo. His work is a little different from ours. He gives Unique Powers to challengers who reach a certain level.â
How was the power of admins created? The question that he was curious about some time ago had now been solved.
âReaching a certain level⊠when is that?â
Yoon-seok asked the question while thinking it would happen on the 20th floor or above.
âNow.â
ââŠ?â
âI just got a call from them. Youâre qualified, so they sent me a notice.â
A coincidence so good that he wondered if he was being observed right now. He was displeased, but he didnât intend to refuse.
âI see. Will you send me to them?â
âBut you havenât finished your tea yetâŠâ
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Looking at the full table prepared, she grumbled quietly and pouted. However, she nodded after a moment, knowing that now was not the right time. At that moment, his eyes flashed.
ăMoving to the Sanctuaryă
When he opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was the Tower. Only empty fields stretched endlessly around him while the first admin that granted powers was nowhere to be seen. Thinking he might be waiting inside, Yoon-seok opened the door of the Tower.
Slideeee.
The sight that greeted him past the door wasnât unfamiliar. Four stone statues in a spacious space, each emitting light. In the past, Yoon-seok chose the duel path here.
âYouâre more sentimental than you look. Everything started here. Are you thinking about that?â
Yoon-seok hurriedly turned his back to the voice he heard. Nothing was there except the closing door. But when he turned again and looked to the statues, the man wearing a robe from Elleâs memory stood before them.
âThereâs nothing to be wary of. I didnât call you to hurt you.â
âWho are you?â
âYouâre in no position to ask such a question, but Iâll answer this one in particular. IâmâŠâ
âWait. If youâre going to answer one thing anyway, Iâd rather ask something else.â
The man smoothed his chin with his hand. However, he didnât appear to be offended. Rather, should he say that he found this amusing? The man laughed.
âMaybe because you are out of your destiny, youâre already doing a series of unexpected actions. So, what are you so curious about?â
ââŠâ
Yoon-seok stared at him for a while and organized his breath. For now, he paused abruptly, but it wasnât because he was selecting what the best question to ask was.
âWhat should I ask?â
Who was the creator of this Tower, and for what purpose was it created? Why did the Tower give him {Divine Ultimatum}? Was it true that his wish would be granted if he passed the final floor? Then, what were the criteria for selecting challengers and the identity of the invaders appearing on Earth?
His questions were piling up into a mountain. It would be great if he could take this opportunity to solve all of these problems.
âOnly one question. Thatâs all Iâll allow.â
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The man cut that thought down. It was still a friendly voice, but Yoon-seok could feel it. The fact that if he were rude once more here, the manâs attitude would turn 180 degrees. Yoon-seok decided after some short consideration.
âPlease tell me what the final trial is like.â
The reason for adopting this question was extremely simple. Unlike other things, this was a matter directly related to his survival. No one had ever passed the final trial in a time approaching infinity. Therefore, the information on this would be more valuable than any other question.
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âOf all things, you asked the most difficult question. Even I canât answer that question; ask something else.â
The man refused firmly without even leaving any room. However, Yoon-seok didnât insist on nitpicking for no reason for fear of losing this opportunity altogether. Yoon-seok took time to organize his thoughts again and quietly said.
âWhat was my destiny?â
ââŠâ
Was this also a question he couldnât answer? The man remained silent for a long moment before suddenly praising Yoon-seok.
ââŠYouâre smart.â
âDo you mean you canât answer this time again?â
âI was just a little impressed because I could feel what kind of worries you have to be asking this question. Itâs not like that.â
âThen will you answer my question?â
âIâm not in a hurry, so I shall check this first. What you are curious about is the fate of choosing the Heavenly Warrior. Or was it the fate before you got that skill?â
He was curious about both. However, if only one could be selected, Yoon-seok could decide easily.
âItâs the latter.â
He already learned to a certain extent about his future through Elleâs prophecy, so there was no need to waste this opportunity by listening to that.
âI donât know how to explain thisâŠâ
When the man became speechless, Yoon-seok focused all his attention on him.
âYou were eliminated in the final trial and became an admin, then started living happily here with several women.â
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âŠWhat?
Maybe he heard it wrong. He doubted his ears, but that couldnât be the case. Even if he couldnât overcome the final trial, what did he mean by several women?
âThere are three of them. Do you have anyone in mind?â
ââŠThere arenât any.â
To be honest, there was one person: Elizabeth Lorwen. Yoon-seok didnât have any feelings for her, but he couldnât deny that she was one of those closest to him as of now.
âToo bad thereâs no way to know even if you do. Since youâve already become the eye of a typhoon from the moment you got that skill. Even I donât know where you will end up when the wind stops. Will it be a tragedy or extreme happiness? Iâll look forward to it.â
ââŠâ
The man looked so happy. On the other hand, Yoon-seok couldnât hide his dejection. The answer he heard was less than what heâd expected after thinking hard about what to ask.
âSeems like there are many slow-witted people. You probably asked that question because you thought there was a great conspiracy, right?â
ââŠâ
Yoon-seok didnât offer an answer as what the man said was true. However, perhaps because it wasnât fun to tease him when he received no response, the man went back to the main topic.
âShall we start now?â
Yoon-seok also hurriedly collected his confused feelings. The answer to the question in the first place was only a bonus. The main purpose of being summoned here was different.
âThe Unique Power is determined by the Tower through considering everything, including the challengerâs life, specialty, inclination, talent, and ideals pursued.â
When the man flicked his finger, geometric patterns were drawn between the four stone statues on the floor.
âThereâs only one thing a challenger can choose: what power?â
Grumbleeeeeee.
The ground trembled slightly as if the Towerâs heart was beating fast.
âIâll be looking forward to the choice youâll make.â
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Several phrases appeared in front of Yoon-seokâs eyes.
ăThe Tower blesses your journey and wants to give you a new power.ă
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ăExamine the list of powers to choose from.ă
-Transcendence â Through effort and talent, the rank of stats and skills can be raised. Rank restrictions on stats and skills will disappear.
-Retrogression â Time is rewound to the moment of choosing this power. Power is permanently lost when used.
-Salvation â Revives a creature dead for less than 30 days. Wait 90 days to reuse.
He wondered what kind of powers would appear, but it was more shocking than he could imagine. His jaw dropped.