*** "Hey, have you heard that the Imperial Family has recruited many people today?" "Ah… I've heard that. By the way… Are you guys a group of newcomers?" asked a guard, examining the faces and clothing of each person in the group. Indeed, their facial features were quite foreign compared to the typical Arthia residents, with slightly slanted eyes and lustrous black hair. How could humans be so diverse? Smirking~ Nodding slightly, the person at the front of the line replied, "Yes, we are newcomers interested in the promising job prospects offered by the Emperor. We're also quite tired of hunting and engaging in other risky activities." The guard nodded in understanding. "I see… Well, you are welcome to enter." With joyful expressions, the group's leader said, "Thank you!" Then, they entered the city of Nivaria with a calm and relaxed demeanor. Step… Step… Step… After walking for some time past the guard post, a girl behind Aizen called out to him, "Aizen-sama, when will we car
*** [You have reached your destination, Master!] "Yeah, I understand..." Kazuki muttered as he gazed at the towering and boundless barrier from left to right. "This layer seems to separate two different worlds... Look at the inside and outside, do you see it too, System?" [I see it too, Master. As you said.] 'Hmm...' Kazuki looked at the barrier, rubbing his chin thoughtfully. But upon deeper contemplation, he recognized something familiar. "Hey System, is this the same barrier as the one in the Secret Palace?" The System didn't answer immediately, taking a few moments before responding. [... I'm not sure, Master. But it seems to be a similar barrier to the one in the Secret Palace, albeit with some differences in classification.] "I see..." After discussing with the System for a while, without much hesitation, Kazuki exclaimed, "Alright, let's do it!" Then, with a bit of caution, Kazuki probed the barrier to check something. Srrrzzttt-!! The barrier sudden
*** "The taxi driver, please follow that black car," Jin Hyuk pointed ahead with a gaze filled with complex emotions. "The black car?" "Yes, that one," Jin Hyuk affirmed. They followed the black car. After a while, they arrived at a hut in the middle of the woods. Jin Hyuk observed as someone stepped out of the black car. Seeing the figure, Jin Hyuk's emotions, which were somewhat stable before, became uncontrollable. However, he managed to maintain a calm expression and breath, so the taxi driver couldn't sense it at all. Grinning... Unconsciously, Jin Hyuk smirked calmly. "Driver, wait here for a moment. I want to 'talk' to that guy. Oh, don't worry, I'll add some tips for you." Hearing that, the taxi driver nodded calmly. "I understand, but don't involve me in anything unrelated to me." "Of course..." Jin Hyuk then got out of the taxi. As he approached the black car, Jin Hyuk's eyes were locked on the man who had stepped out of it. Since the distance between the taxi and
*** "Hey, System, do you know what's in front of me? And is this real?" Kazuki murmured in awe as he gazed ahead. [I don't know either...] Before him, he saw an incredibly tall tower… So tall, in fact, that its peak was obscured by clouds. "Can I go there?" [Please, I'm curious too.] Hearing the confirmation, he dashed straight towards it. Upon reaching the enormous and towering tower adorned with unique and ancient ornaments, he spotted a door. "This door is massive," Kazuki murmured in amazement. Without much thought, he attempted to touch the door. But even before his hand reached it, the door opened on its own. Tremble~ tremble~ Tremble~ Watching the door slowly open, he swallowed nervously. Gulp Yet, as the door swung fully open, he was met with something quite startling. "Hahh… Just a corridor? Why is it so dark?" He could only see a dark hallway as he peered inside. Without hesitation, he entered. Step… Step… Step… However, as he ventured deeper i
*** “HURRRAAAAA-!!!!” Swing- Scroshhhhh!!! Jump-! Flipping his body backwards, Kazuki swung his spear with all his might. Slash-!! Scroshhhh…!!! Finally, Kazuki managed to slash through all the monsters on the 8th floor swiftly. "Hahhh… These bastards are much more troublesome than the goblins and orcs on the 7th floor..." Kazuki muttered irritably as he looked at the scattered and destroyed grounds around him. Step… Step… Step… Walking towards the scattered ground, he picked up an intriguing stone. Take "What's this? Could it be a Golem Core like I read in Kaito's book?" He examined the stone from several angles. Although Kazuki was unfamiliar with this monster, he knew something that brought these golems to life - the Golem Core. The Golem Core, as Kazuki understood, was a heart-like entity inside creatures with bodies made of stone. At least that's what he had read from a manga and a brief explanation from Kaito about golems. "This is the first time I'v
*** "Ding! [You've reached floor 10!] [You've arrived at a safe floor, where you can continue and conclude your journey in the Tower of God!] Opening the door slowly, Kazuki then heard a few gusts of incredibly pleasant wind. Sigh... Ding! [You can see the points you acquired from your previous hunts!] [Floors successfully ascended: 10] [God Points: 13] "Hmmm...?" Seeing the points displayed by the Tower System, he could only murmur in confusion, "God Points? What's that?" Trying to find something from the interface, he finally found its explanation. [God Points are a type of point obtained by Players who climb the Tower of God. The more God Points one possesses, the closer they are to becoming a god. God Points also enhance a Player's power and break the limitations of the mortal body. However, this doesn't apply to soulless or non-physical entities, as God Points require a suitable vessel.] "Ah, I see..." he muttered while rubbing his chin. Ignoring severa
*** Step... Step... Step... Shortly after, Kazuki boarded a private plane arranged by Tony to a Japanese aerospace company. "Hey, isn't this a bit excessive?" Kazuki asked bewilderedly as he saw several jets lined up inside the plane he was about to board. Shaking his head, Tony explained, "It's not excessive. It's better to be prepared for anything unwanted." At the Shirasaki Group, Tony gathered the other executives of the company for another official meeting. In truth, it was quite tiresome for them to commute to and from the office whenever there was a sudden meeting, but for the progress of the company... they had to make sacrifices for it... Pitiful corporate slaves... On the other hand, they were quite eager to see what this young CEO had in mind. Smirking... "Tony... Do you understand my orders?" "Of course, I understand, CEO Kazuki. But... should we announce it now?" Staring at the mature man with a confident smile, Kazuki stated, "You must announce this formally t
*** "Tck, is that true?" "Of course it is, Young Master..." Alex, the heir of Forshi Group, who had previously been beaten and humiliated by Kazuki, was a figure with a complex relationship with Kazuki and Shiori. Seemingly... Some might have forgotten, but let's briefly recall. He used to be Shiori's fiancé before Kazuki won her heart and ended their relationship with a powerful blow. Forshi Group itself stood as the main opposition to Shirasaki Group in Japan, adding to the competition and rivalry between the two companies. "It's so hard to understand... What does that idiot scoundrel want to achieve...?" Alex assembled a trusted team of expert spies to conduct surveillance on Kazuki. Each member of the team was well-trained in tracking movements and gathering sensitive information. They were ready to carry out any task, no matter how challenging. Or at least, they should be... "You have to move quickly and intelligently," Alex said while lounging on his sofa to his s