101 – The Trial of Nothingness – 32
“Oh f*ck~”
The world is wide and the sky is blue…
Ah, it’s not the sky.
“I almost missed you…”
[Until the start of the 2nd floor exam 02:56:21]
Is this just a first-floor exam? Ha, I’m so full of energy I can’t speak.
If I had 10 million fewer stamina, I would no longer be a person of this world. What was Elizabeth thinking, who gave that kind of thing as a test on the 1st floor before that?
It is true that my overall stats are lower than those of monsters over level 80, but I can confidently say that I am not inferior to my stamina.
180,000, Even Gurush, a warrior, said that his physical strength barely exceeded 150,000, but I am 180,000, which is 30,000 higher.
But that terrible test took 17.9 Out of 180,000 stamina. What is this sound It was just saying that all normal wizards should search. Basically, it’s true that wizards have low HP.
“…How many more tests like this? How long do we have left for this dog exam?”
[Currently, there are ‘4’ remaining exams in total.]
With 4 remaining exams, does this tower consist of a total of 5 floors? From the outside, it looked like I could easily pass the 100th floor.
Still, it sounds hopeful. Isn’t it true that 4 exams are much better than 100 exams left?
“..Can I get information about the next test?”
[The 2nd floor of the Mage Tower is the ‘Library’.]
“Any other information?”
[…..]
Is the scope that the system can tell you this far?
By the way, it’s a library…. It must be a word that refers to a place where many books are gathered, right?
Maybe it was because of the severe burns on the first floor. I started to have doubts about everything.
‘When you think of a library, you read 10,000 books in one day.
It was a ridiculous assumption, but for some reason, I can feel the credibility.
Because the library didn’t have any keywords other than reading books.
“The remaining time is about 2 hours and 50 minutes…..Should we just start right away?”
If you dare to give 3 hours of free time, it must mean that you have to relieve fatigue during that time. However, as long as there is a [Rod], As long as HP and mana are restored, there should be no major damage to the power.
It would be good for me and this tower to start right away without wasting time.
“I will take the second floor exam.”
[Do you really want to take the 2nd floor exam?]
“That…”
He hesitated.
Wait, let’s think about it.
The place where I am right now is the 1st floor lobby, which has been messed up due to the mana vortex, but the shape has been preserved to some extent.
‘Is there anything that might be helpful?’
Originally, in this kind of test, everything should be questioned. Even the 3 hours, which was simply regarded as a break, may be an area of the test.
“Once… You will find out.”
The lobby is huge. But it wasn’t so wide that I couldn’t find it all in three hours.
Maybe the system intentionally calculated the amount of time you spend searching the lobby.
“…Isn’t it?”
I’ve been looking for about 30 minutes, but I can’t find anything helpful.
Looking for something among the books scattered on the floor, I found that all of them had been torn by the mana vortex or completely destroyed.
‘Maybe I was suspicious…?’
Was it too twisted? It seems that the system just interpreted the time given to me to rest comfortably.
There is no favor without purpose. But that’s a word that works between people, not a sound that works for the system.
“Hey…”
In the end, I decided to give up after looking for another 30 minutes.
I thought it would take about two and a half hours to check everything because the lobby is so large, but most of them were torn or destroyed by the mana vortex, so I didn’t have to check much.
‘Yes, not all people’s thoughts go the way they want…’
That’s when I was about to give up searching.
A strange looking crystal ball came into my eyes from afar.
“…What is this?”
It’s a crystal ball. Literally a round crystal ball.
A very common crystal ball with a common purple color and no mana.
‘Is it for decoration?’
The lobby on the first floor of the Mage Tower was dirty with many decorations that did not fit the name of the exam hall. Of course, most of them were lost by the whirlpool, but some large decorations retained their shape to some extent.
But this crystal ball doesn’t even feel mana, and it’s as small as my fist, but it’s not broken, let alone scratched.
Why? You couldn’t have endured that energy of mana with this crystal ball?
‘Is there a hidden secret or something?’
It can be a vain delusion. But isn’t that suspicious? All other items have been damaged or disappeared, but the only crystal ball that is intact…
Take it for now. Just in case.
“I will take the second floor exam.”
[Do you really want to take the 2nd floor exam?]
“Yes.”
[You will be moved to the 2nd floor.]
[The second floor is the library.]
[The topic of the 2nd floor exam is ‘growth’.]
[Withstand all hostile creatures and magic.]
“..Hold on?”
The subject of the second floor exam is growth.
I still don’t know why the subject is growth, but the content of the test itself was as simple as the first floor. You just have to endure it.
‘…But where do hostile creatures and magic come from?’
On the second floor, as befits the name of the library, numerous large bookshelves filled the walls, and thousands of… No, tens of thousands of thick books were placed inside the bookshelves. Maybe hundreds of thousands of books.
I can’t imagine hostile creatures and magic in a place like this.
At the time my curiosity got deeper and deeper, the system sent me a message.
[There are only ‘3’ unique abilities that can be used in the 2nd floor library. Please select.]
“…Three? Hyeja.”
This was to some extent expected. Even on the 1st floor, it was impossible to use all active abilities.
I should be thankful that I can use as many as three.
“Then first…[Purity] Is essential…”
Of the 3 unique abilities to choose from, the first one I picked was [Purity], Which I personally value the most among the abilities I currently have. It was a chewing ability that made the caster almost invulnerable with enough mana.
The next problem is…
“[The one who fell into the void]….Or [The one who controls the void] And the [Circle of the bloody witch]…”
[The one who fell into the void] Reduces magic damage by 80%.
And [Those who rule the void] (Mana increases 10 times) and [Blood Witch’s Circle] (Stamina increases by the amount of mana) that show great synergy when used together.
If you choose [The one who fell into the void], You will have to give up 180,000 stamina, which is a level that even Gurush would have to give up.
I was afraid of the hostile magic mentioned in the system when I took out the [One who fell into the void].
Hmm…What should I do with this…
‘Are you going to give up 180,000 stamina and get 80% damage reduction and one more ability…Or will you just go with a stamina monster…’
It’s difficult. It’s very difficult.
I want to ask Veronica to choose.
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-It’s good to trust Veronica… But don’t try to get too close.
-That kid has been greedy ever since he was little. He wanted to get what he wanted by any means. Whether it’s magic, riches… Or love.
-One of the things Veronica wants to get is you. Park Gaon.
“……”
In an instant, the conversation I had with Elizabeth resonated widely in my head.
Yeah, I seem to have relied too much on Veronica lately. I’m not a child, so I don’t have to think of Veronica one by one.
You’ll have to judge this for yourself.
“Hmm…”
About 1 minute passed, and after making up my mind, I shouted with a determined expression on my face.
“Choose [The One Who Rules the Void] And the [Circle of the Blood Witch]!”
No matter how you think about it, it seems that a stamina monster is the answer.
As for magic, just using void magic would suffice, and you need to have a lot of mana and stamina to maximize the effect of [Purity], So it was actually the most passable choice.
But there was one thing I was missing.
That is, except for the 3 unique abilities I chose, ‘all’ unique abilities are sealed.
Once you’ve heard this far, you might be wondering what’s the big deal?… But… There is a big problem. A very big problem.
“Wow?!”
In an instant, severe dizziness and vomiting came over me.
My stomach feels smooth. I feel like dying.
My mind wanders. What the hell is this…
“Wow!”
In the end, I couldn’t stand the intense vomiting and yellow juice came out of my stomach.
“Ha ha… Ha… Ugh…!”
Until now, I had overlooked it.
My personality when I was on Earth.
A very normal Korean college student who is indecisive, ordinary, and has a weak stomach. Will I survive miraculously in a different world, especially in the abyssal labyrinth, and become incredibly strong? It’s nonsense.
The reason why I have walked this road and lived without any problems ever since I came to this world, it was entirely possible because of my [Cool mind]… No, [Rod].
“Ku-heh?!…Woo-wook..!”
It’s coming. The memories of the many monsters and humans I’ve killed so far.
From eating disgusting monsters in the labyrinth of the abyss, to killing Alex, a fellow earthling, and swallowing his human flesh, everything.
“Ha ha… Ha… Ugh…!”
[Hostile creatures and magic appear.]
As I was regurgitating, the books on the bookshelf of the library suddenly floated up in the air and turned the pages on their own.
Then mana oozes out from the open page, and soon monsters, or hostile creatures, begin to appear.
-Grrr..!!
-Kieeaek!!
“Hee… Hee..!”
It’s impossible. Dealing with monsters like that. I’m not insane.
It’s a test and something dies. Will die Is it crazy that humans try to defeat monsters?
“Hee.. Hee..!!”
-Gooooo!!
-Kirrr.!
You have to run away. As soon as possible.
As I kicked off my feet and started running at full speed with my back turned, the monsters chased me with grotesque screams.
‘Run, run, run away..! Don’t even look back..!!’
Obviously, I had vomited up a lot just a while ago, but as if there were still residues in my stomach, I started feeling nauseous again.
I want to live. I don’t want to die.
I was aware in my head that I was stronger than them, but as an ordinary college student I couldn’t even look into the eyes of the monsters.
“Haa..Haa..!”
-Kurreureu!!
-Kieek!!
Did it run at full speed for roughly 3 minutes? The end of the library is beginning to appear.
That means there is no place for me to escape anymore.
“Ha..Ha..! There’s no way… No way? No..!”
Befitting a large library, the walls of the library were also very high, and facing that wall, a great fear came over me.
The demons behind me will soon catch up with me, and I will become their prey and be torn apart.
-Kreurreureu…!!
-Kieek!!
-Pajijijik..!!
Looking back, I saw that not only monsters, but also magics of various attributes were flying towards me, targeting me.
If you get hit by that magic, will it hurt? It will definitely hurt a lot. To the point of losing my mind.
“Sa…Help me! Is anyone there?!”
Kungkung!!
Why am I hitting the wall when I know it’s useless.
I know that facing the monsters is the right choice here, but why can’t I think of fighting?
Yes. I am weak
A worm that cannot survive even a day in this world without relying on its own abilities.
“Haa…Haa…Haa…!”
My heart beat is getting stronger. Face heats up I feel my body getting hot.
I don’t want to die. I don’t want to die. Want to live want to live
-Kreurreure..!!
-Kieek!!
Death is coming. My body is trembling.
Magic, use magic. Why can’t you
I couldn’t use anything, not even the spear of the void that I used to breathe, or even that simple arrow of the void.
‘Sa… Save me…’
I was afraid to see the ferocious appearance of the monsters approaching right in front of my eyes, so I closed my eyes tightly.
I know very well that there is nothing stupider than closing your eyes during battle, but I am really, really, really weak.
-Kreurreu!!
‘Ugh!’
Just before the monster’s teeth pierce my skin.
Light started leaking from inside the pocket of my pants.
[Trial of growth, hidden piece ability granting crystal ball is activated.]
[Choose one unique ability to use additionally.]