It was a space where nothing could be seen.
An infinite place where the pure white world is endlessly connected, and there is no horizon.
There, he was the only chromatic color that Dojin could find.
‘This is the 10th floor?’
I was thinking of spitting it out, but I stopped thinking.
The moment Dojin realized that he couldn’t make a sound, someone’s voice rang in his head.
【Oops, you forgot to make a ‘sound’ here, right? sorry. There are some things I couldn’t fill in this space because I made it in a hurry.]
With those words, a light shimmering in countless colors appeared in the white world.
“I can tell you now. Now then, shall we say hello, reckless challenger?”
Unlike the beginning, the lower part of the light that speaks with ‘sound’ splits to form a smiling mouth.
Seeing that light, Dojin activated the magic circuit.
There was no certainty that it was an enemy, but there was no guarantee that it was not an enemy, so it was to prepare for battle.
The light that saw it shimmered happily and said,
“You don’t have to. The 10th floor of the Tower of Challenge is not a place for testing. Well, if it’s safe to sharpen the blade like that, that’s fine. I don’t care, so do what’s comfortable for you.”
Light made an unsuitable arm shape and lifted it up, as if it wanted to appeal that it was harmless.
Seeing that, Dojin narrowed her eyes and asked.
“Who are you? What do you mean the 10th floor is not a space for exams?”
“It is literally. The 10th floor is not a place for exams. It is an awards ceremony hall to reward reckless and courageous challengers. Would this be easier to understand?”
The light shimmered gently.
[You have cleared the Hidden Floor (10th floor) of the Tower of Challenge.]
[The tower of challenge 10th floor clear reward settlement begins.]
Do-jin was surprised to see the system message floating.
Seeing Dojin’s pupils widen, Light smiled with his mouth twitching.
“Did you see it? The test given this time is over. Originally, it was a test that only opened up to the ninth floor, but after passing numerous conditions, you reached this hidden floor.”
“… That condition must be a reward bet that started on the 8th floor.”
The light covered his mouth with his hand and laughed.
It was strange to make a mouth and hands on the subject of light, but that wasn’t what was important right now.
“right. It’s only natural to pass the ‘test’. In order to reach this point, the first person to clear the challenge floor must choose to place all the rewards on the gambling board.”
I had already guessed that. That wasn’t what Dojin was curious about.
“Conditions aside. I have a question, can I ask you something?”
“of course. Sure.”
I felt it from the beginning, but the light was quite favorable.
However, it was difficult for Do-jin, who had gone through many sudden changes, to be completely relieved.
‘Still, I won’t suddenly be taken aback when the clear message pops up.’
Then, let’s start by gathering some questions or information.
Looking at the atmosphere, this is not an atmosphere that will end here, only for this event.
Dojin’s head started to spin when he smelled the big rice cake.
“Firstly… what are you?”
“me? Um, the one who made this place? This might be a bit too insincere an answer. Umm… … .”
The light, which gave off a shimmer full of hesitation for a moment, made a sound again after thinking about it.
“I think it would be appropriate to describe it as just a tower keeper and helper. I mean now. Anyway, I should try to tell you more than this, but now it is ■■■■■■■■■■■-”
Dojin frowned at the sudden noise.
Apart from being loud and painful, it wasn’t the kind of noise that could be tolerated.
After reading Dojin’s expression, the light shakes his head very sullenly.
“Did you see it? Even if I want to tell you, I’m in a position where I can’t tell you.”
It could have been acting, but Light’s expression was so sullen that he didn’t know what to ask.
‘In the first place, it doesn’t make sense to read the expression on the subject of a lump of light… … .’
Anyway, this is over. Next question.
“Ok, fine. If that’s the case, there’s nothing you can do about it. Would it be okay if I asked another question?”
“of course. Come on, ask me.”
The light shimmered with excitement, as if this conversation was very enjoyable.
I felt it from a while ago, but it was amazing that emotions could be read right away on the theme of light.
“Challenge floor, so from the 8th floor, you have to take the risk by upgrading the next floor reward with the reward, right? But at the end of that, I don’t understand why they suddenly enter and clear at the same time without any conditions. The Tower of Challenge makes us suffer… No, weren’t you trying to test it?”
“There are no conditions? You have already passed the test on the 10th floor of the Tower of Challenge.”
“… … ?”
I? when? Light smiled at Dojin’s expression.
“The fact that you entered this hidden floor has passed the test! Beyond the courage you showed after taking the 8th and 9th floor exams, you are full of recklessness. Showing that was the condition for entering the 10th floor and the test on the 10th floor.”
That’s the condition… … ? Light smiles at Do-jin’s expression, which exudes an unbelievable energy.
“Are you suspicious? yes, no doubt That aspect is also important. You will continue to doubt everything, explore, and scrutinize everything. Still recklessly pursue the best. That’s the value the tower of this challenge is trying to teach you.”
Let’s explore it. Because this is positive.
But doubt?
Recklessness beyond courage?
I wondered if this could be called value.
And I’m thinking about why I’m trying to teach that kind of thing.
“What’s the point of teaching me that?”
At Dojin’s question, the light shone brighter than ever.
“It has meaning. It means a lot. You, you, have to change the flow of fate. But would that be easy? Very difficult. It’s very difficult. No matter how hard you try, no matter how hard you walk the path you think is best. So.”
The shimmer has completely stopped. It was like seeing someone’s face that was hard to recognize in the light at that moment.
“you. you are You have to recklessly challenge yourself. Don’t settle for small successes and growth. Don’t be relieved that that will be enough. Always choose to have more, to go further, to be more reckless. It has to be.”
It sounded like he was trying to ruin someone else’s life by urging him to make a reckless choice.
Even so, everything the light emitted was desperate, and Do-jin had no choice but to ask because he felt it.
“Recklessness is dangerous. When you take a risk to get a little more, there are times when you have to be prepared to lose everything at the same time. Should I still do that?”
The light flickers up and down. Like nodding your head.
“You have to do that much to change the fate you said or what?”
Again, the light moves up and down.
Looking at that, Dojin thought.
‘That’s right.’
Dojin knew the future.
To LOST, no… I know how many disasters come to this world called Rostania, and I have actually experienced it.
‘I blocked it as far as I could, but in the end it was just how much less it got worse. It didn’t get any better.’
Today was always the best, and it was the best time.
It was a slowly dying world, getting progressively worse with each incident.
In the end, when you reach the point of return to Dojin… … .
‘It’s broken to the point where I have to worry about the continuation of mankind.’
Dojin had no intention of leaving it this time.
I will decorate my new life wonderfully and happily.
This was the only pleasure, refuge, and resting place for the broken self of the previous life.
I repeatedly emphasize the thought of seeing such a place ruined, but I don’t have it in the first place.
‘What this light says is right.’
It’s not enough to grow moderately and stand above others.
recklessly. but safely.
would that be possible? It is possible. if you make it possible.
“don’t worry. Without you emphasizing that much, I am a very greedy person.”
“Yeah, looks like it. Otherwise, there’s no way you’d put precious rewards on a risky gambling table. They are greedy, reckless, and seem to have a lot of excessive curiosity.”
“… Isn’t that a compliment?”
“Sure.”
… It’s embarrassing. Looking at Do-jin with a shy face, the light who laughed loudly, seemed to be in a good mood, flew over Do-jin’s head and shouted.
“Now, Q&A time is over! Now it’s time to settle the rewards that have grown as they grow!”
At the word reward, Dojin’s heart skipped a beat.
It’s a pity that I didn’t get anything from asking and answering this and that, but first I made a tower of challenge and became a user. In other words, it was clear that the existence or beings who gave Regenian a test wanted Regenian to grow.
Then, while fulfilling all hidden elements with hidden elements, you will be given a huge reward for yourself!
‘Since I sang a song of recklessness, recklessness, I’ll pay the price for my reckless choices.’
With high expectations, Dojin focused on the light.
“The 8th floor basic reward given to you Regenians is ‘things that will help you on your adventure’. For you who have reached this place, I will give you ‘things that will help you carve out your destiny’.”
[The basic reward for the 8th floor of the Tower of Challenge, 「S-rank Item Random Box」, will be upgraded.]
[“Relic Item Random Box” has been acquired.]
Do-jin’s heart was pounding at the appearance of a grade ‘relic’ that exceeded the existing highest-grade item, S-grade item.
This is because it is a level item that is really hard to get.
It is not something that can be obtained with money from the relic grade.
Even Do-jin, who was at the bottom of the ranks, had only one artifact item, so he couldn’t help but be shocked.
However, the surprise that Dojin had to do did not end here.
“The basic reward given on the 9th floor is ‘points that help with growth’. I will present ‘evolution beyond growth’ to you who met me.”
[The basic reward ’50 bonus points’ on the 9th floor of the Tower of Challenge will be upgraded.]
[All possessed attributes evolve.]
This time, a reward worthy of the grandiose word ‘evolution’ has begun.
[All attributes related to mana will be deleted.]
[Mana-related attributes are combined into one attribute.]
[You have acquired the hidden attribute 「Mana Delay」.]
Dojin had many characteristics that were helpful in handling mana, including “Mana Heart”.
As they evolved and merged, beyond the heart made of mana, Dojin’s entire body became made of mana.
Each cell that makes up the body has more mana, which has led to an increase in the maximum mana reserve.
Needless to say, the processing speed and efficiency of all actions involving mana improved.
This was a perfect income for Do-jin, who deals with magic.
But, it wasn’t over yet.
[The disparate magic eye melts a little more perfectly.]
[Assimilated with the left eye, the right eye is also reborn as the Mystic Eye.]
The magic eye “Red Night”, which was only applied to the left eye, has been engrafted to the right.
The disparate sights that always followed her were neatly organized.
At the same time, the magic circuit was linked with the newly added magic eye, and its function was improved.
The red night is a magical eye created by the Archmage, the Archduke.
It also had a magic circuit function, but it could not be fully demonstrated due to incomplete engraftment, and at this moment, it completely melted into Dojin and began to fully demonstrate its original function.
[I found a new magic circuit.]
[Connection with the existing magic circuit has been completed.]
[The calculation ability of the circuit has been improved.]
In addition, the characteristics that made it possible for a wizard to have a strong body evolved.
Related messages are uploaded so quickly that it is difficult to keep track of them one by one.
‘I’m going to spread this all over… … ?’
Do-jin, who is in a position to receive compensation, is at the point of being dumbfounded… No, it was a violent reward.
“It’s not over yet. The most important 10th floor reward is… ‘It’s a new thread of destiny to carve.’”
Are you there again? Tired of being surprised, Do-jin thought while waiting for Light’s next words.
‘It was good to gamble with all the rewards on the 9th floor.’
and promised In the future, I will live with the challenge, only thinking about the challenge.