Undead are creatures of false life.After losing their souls in death, they become mere puppets of death and act only to satiate the bottomless hunger and hatred they have for the living.As a result, the effects of death had no real consequence on them. On the contrary, since they are creatures of death and corruption, any effect placed upon them with those qualities will only amplify their abilities.Yet, I made such a foolish move!I went and used a Skill variant that guaranteed exactly that.[System Information]~Skill [The Devil (Upright)] In Progress~[The Devil: Upright Variant]The Devil expresses the realm of the taboo – the culturally rejected wildness and undigested shadow side that each of us carries in our subconscious. This shadow is actually at the core of our being, which we cannot get rid of and will never succeed in taming. The Devil evokes the church-fueled fear that a person could "lose their soul" to wild and passionate forces.~ Card Effect: All 'Demons' [Those W
[System Notice][Would You Like To Advance To The Thirty-First Floor Of The Tower Of Death?][Yes] [No]I watched as the System Window appeared in front of me.The other members of the group were behind me, looking in both awe and excitement. It seemed their fear had completely vanished, only anticipation remained.I shrugged and decided to keep going. I wasn't going to be satisfied until I beat this Tower in one try!The moment I tapped on the [Yes] option, a large wall of stone appeared. It looked like a gravestone, but massive. A white swirling portal glowed at its center, seeming to call me into it.'Oh? So, this is the gate leading to the next floor?'It was a bit different from the usual teleportation done by the System. It was only a guess, but I felt like perhaps it was a sort of measure to allow Gifted a second moment to decide on whether they wanted to proceed or not.It was a foolish measure to me, but to others… perhaps they would choose to give up."Let's go"
The pink barrier around the group was disabled, a signal for everyone to converge around the Masked Hero.Leah's hastened steps were quicker than the others as she swiftly sped to the front of their savior and flashed him an excited smile."You won again! Congratulations!" Her voice contained enthusiasm and joy.This flustered the Masked Man a little, or so it appeared to.'If only I could see his face…' Leah thought to herself, imagining what kind of warm expression he could be making underneath the mask."Thank you. I'm happy to see you're safe."Of course, he referred to everyone—not just Leah. But, it seemed the meaning of collectivity was lost to the young lady."Hehehe" Her laugh contained contentment."We'll be moving on to the next Floor." The Masked Man retorted.No one could refuse his calm voice. In fact, they were all pumped up to see the rewards of clearing the next area.As he tapped [Yes] to advance to the next Floor, the usual portal appeared in front of the group. It
I realized my childish body was too inefficient.In so many ways, the fact that I was below average in height and build was going to impede my future plans… which was why I decided to solve the problem.Using Lara’s Gift, now my Skill, I could shape-shift into any form I desired. However, it consumed Mana, and it also had a duration despite how much I maxed it out. Since I couldn't maintain it for too long, the ability was useless as a permanent solution.Scouring for a solution in the SHOP, I finally found my answer. It was a Potion known as the Perfect Growth Compound. After reading its description, I understood its function.The potion simply elevated whoever drank it to their ideal, most perfect physical state. As a result, it could take me to the peak I could ever attain physically.I was a little worried that I was going to remain short, but seeing as there was also a Reversal Potion being sold, I decided to take my chances.Who would have thought… it actually worked!I grew to
The area around the beast was charred, and nothing but black, sooty grounds surrounding it. Impaling it were several weapons; ranging from spears to blades.They all looked very powerful and valuable.There were seventy-one of the weapons that pierced the monster's body… most likely what killed it.My eyes narrowed on the dead beast, and a wry smile appeared on my face. It now made sense why I sensed such powerful energy from beyond the gate back then.This monstrosity was the cause.Laid on the ground, surrounded by destruction and carnage was one of the most powerful races of Demons that existed.—A Dragon!Judging from the battle scene, I had a fair idea of what transpired here… at least what the narrative of this Floor was.A battle occurred, and the several races combined forces. They had a common enemy, and that was the fallen beast at the center of the battle. I had an idea of the difficulty if seven hundred thousand individuals ganged up on the creature.'It's at least a Grade
There were many ways to win.I knew that from the get-go. I could use [Subspace] to shave off parts of the Dragon's body, reducing its health until it completely fell apart.I could use my purification to severely weaken it and blast the monster to kingdom come. An easy solution would also be to use the seventy-one Treasures OF War to impale the beast on all ends. If I added my Mana to them and increased their efficiency, the monster stood no chance.I could keep going on and on as to how I could win, but what was the point?Once in a while, a person needed some excitement in their life—I was no exception."COME!"My declaration prompted the Dragon Of Storms—or rather, what was left of him—to charge at me with frightening speed.>WHOOOOSSHSHHH
The audience was astonished!Sweat fell from their brows and their bodies shuddered. Even though they were protected by the sturdy pink layer, none of them were immune to the chill that coursed through their bones.The group had thought they saw the full extent of the Masked Man's powers—or at least close to it. However, his current actions shattered their preconceived notion."I-impossible…""This can't be real… right?""I can't believe this… is he really human?""Masked Hero! You're so amazing!"They all had different ways of expressing their shock.For starters, the group didn't know how it was possible to clear the battlefield of corpses. They had seen so many dead bodies—like an insurmountable sea—yet, in an instant, the Masked Man cleared them all.It was a feat like none other.As if that wasn't amazing enough, a massive Dragon suddenly emerged from a dark cloud and soared into the sky. The Demon—a being that far surpassed anything they had seen up until that moment—charged bri
"Rise and shine, sleepy head." A voice greeted Abhoth as he opened his astral eyes.His vision blurred, but it only lasted for a moment.Soon, he could see everything around him. It was the exact scene he remembered before dying—the underground room where he was brewing his Elixir.Did he not die? Had he managed to survive?Countless thoughts lurked in Abhoth's ghost-like body… until he realized the fact… that he was in a ghost-like body.He nearly shrieked, seeing as he had a near-transparent form, and floated like a ghost. A purple aura emanated from him, and his body was incorporeal—well, nearly.He was made of energy, and he could even see his actual body—his corpse—lying on the ground.Abhoth didn't need a prophet to tell him that he was dead.'Ghost Magic…?!' His thoughts rang, and imaginary cold sweat broke out on his forehead.He was a ghost, so he couldn't really sweat.Still, Abhoth understood the implications of what had happened to him. As an expert in Magic, he knew of th