While I was absorbing Demons into my [Subspace] earlier, my was on. Adding to the mix, I was able to severely weaken the Hobgoblin Champions that I couldn’t touch. and my Daggers played a huge part, even though they couldn’t finish them off. Thanks to those efforts from before, the amped dual I launched and the Demon Core Bombs were able to finish off the Hobgoblin Champions. “Whew… one menace out of the way. Next, we have… you guys, uh?” A grin formed on my face as I said those words.The Hobgoblin Boss, as well as the Chiefs, growled in fury as I met their gazes. Now left without any more troops, I now had the advantage.The Gate behind them only spat Hobgoblins after a long interval, making sure I had enough time to face them without getting interrupted.The Boss remained seated, while I drew closer. My senses were sharpened and I intended to move out of harm’s way the moment I picked up any dangerous signals. With a distance of about thirty meters away from the overwhelming
The total amount of power a person could wield wasn’t restricted to merely Levels and Individual Stats.There were several other means people obtain far greater power. One would be the nature of one’s Gifts, another would be the Skill in one’s possession. In rare cases where both Skills and Gifts had a synergy, the abilities of an individual would skyrocket.However, even with these, there was another integral factor that can transform a weaker being into a more powerful one… Gear!If playing games had taught me anything, it would be the fact that gear was one of the most important things to consider.Gamers who were dedicated to the cause went as far as spending actual money on games in order to obtain very good pieces of equipment.Their importance could not be overemphasized!Not only players, but even monsters relied on gear. Drops and items stemmed from this concept, and it was already an established fact that individual strength could only take you so far. In a game, true power
I began moving closer to the Hobgoblin King, who, for some reason, shrunk back a bit. Perhaps it already knew its fate if I so much as grazed it. “I’m sneaky. I cheat a lot…” As much as it would be really cutthroat to have a death match with Hobgoblins staking my life on the line, I wasn’t that kind of person. Perhaps it was because I had gotten so strong that I forgot… deep down I was a coward. “I hate being in pain, so I just use what’s most convenient for me. Even if I have to fight one monster at a time. Even if I have to use sneak attacks. Even if I have to steal all your equipment and use them for myself! It doesn’t matter, does it?” Yes. All that mattered was survival! If I had such an ability, it was only common sense to use it to its fullest. Using my [Subspace] ability, wasn’t it just more efficient to trap each Chief, even the Boss, and fight at my leisure. If things looked really bad, I could easily use to catch my breath and then utilize to bring them back out whe
Over-geared—a term widely known in games where items determined one’s survival.While the majority focused on raising their Levels and Stats, others depend on finding good gear to support themselves.There were a few, though, who obtained as much gear as they could get and used them in such ways that only the word above could be used to describe them!Overpowered by Gear… Over-geared!----------------------------------------------------I checked my [Subspace] for the spoils of a war I hadn’t even fought yet.The slots were chock-full of so much equipment that I nearly lost my breath. I counted the number of gear I got from the monsters and counted over twenty.Twenty-nine Grade 2 treasures to be exact!I doubted any normal person would have a single Grade 2 Treasure, except for a few beasts of whom I was already aware. Still, none existed in this area.Usually, a party of top Gifted would be the ones to challenge and conquer this Horde, after many sacrifices. Those who emerged victo
“”The three spears appeared, though the one that was still haywire got launched to the earth and shattered it. I remembered I had collected it when it was still in motion.“Whew…” I heaved a sigh, remembering the frightening speed I had to endure.The Throne also appeared majestically beside my pile of treasures. Looking at it now, it wasn’t exactly as good as the others I had seen, as expected of the primitive Hobgoblin race. Hopefully, it had some nice features.My eyes focused on the new items I summoned to check their information.[System Information]Name: Hobgoblin King’s ThroneRank: ELevel: 9(Fixed)Durability: 90,700Core Power: 30,200Core Energy: 78%A sturdy throne made of a special material that can not be found in the normal world. Its durability is high and the energy coating protects it from regular damage.{Special Effects}~ 49% Damage Nullification ~ 30% Boost in Magic abilities~ Multiplies All Stats Of User (×2)~ Automatic Shield Generation {Durability Depends
“Let the final round begin!”With those statements coming out of my lips, I summoned the Boss. Unlike the other Chiefs I faced before now, I let it face me. I didn’t take advantage of the confusion it experienced too, just waiting patiently until the Demon came to its senses.“Oi, greeny… doesn’t this look strange to you?” I called out to the monster who looked upon my majestic pose with a mix of shock and fury.“From where we both stand, wouldn’t you say our roles have been completely reversed?”It was almost funny, but I held it in.“You…” The Hobgoblin King growled, using its human speech.It was in denial, but anyone with eyes would be able to guess clearly once they saw what was happening.Our positions had been flipped.I was now the Boss Monster… and the fallen King became the challenger!“Well, I can see why you like this thing though, it’s pretty useful. Makes my butt hurt a l
“Do you have anything else to offer? Show me!”The Demon energy I just harvested was going to be useful, but I wanted to see more tricks. I wanted it to show me more abilities and throw more stuff at me before it met a miserable end.It would be a waste if I didn’t get as much as I could out of the monster. Unfortunately, time was running out. ‘Its HP is depleting at a fast rate. At this pace… It won’t be long before…’I now had no other choice.Rather than slowly feeling one’s life force getting drained, a quick and obviously painful death would be better, not so? In my benevolence, I looked at the dying monster and came to a conclusion.“It’s time for you to die, uh?”But, to commemorate with the Demon who had offered so much entertainment, it wouldn’t do to just send it off like that. I had to make the end spectacular… without wasting any resources.“Let’s see… how about a game of tag? You’re
“What do you mean? I gave you a chance to live and this is what I get in return? Tsk tsk…”In a flash, my weapons appeared once again, ready to bombard the Hobgoblin King and grant unto it a quick and painful death.“You… you cheaterrrr!!!” It growled and reverted to its Hobgoblin shrieks.“Yeah, yeah, whatever!”Instantly, my blades ruptured the air and all lunged toward it at once. >SQUISHSPLOOOOSHSPLURGGGGE
In the quiet aftermath of the tumultuous ARMAGEDDON, I found myself standing at the precipice of a new reality. The remnants of the battle lingered in the air, and I could feel the residual power and (G) Essence coursing through the fabric of existence. As I gazed upon the aftermath, a solemn determination settled within me – a resolve to forge a reality free from the influence of both Demons and Gods.With newfound purpose, I raised my hands, drawing upon the remnants of power that swirled around me. As I concentrated, the very fabric of existence seemed to warp and bend to my will. The Demons and Gods, the Administrators of this chaotic universe, were to be left behind in the debris of ARMAGEDDON.In a surge of cosmic energy, I began to shape a pristine reality, one untouched by supernatural forces. The skies cleared, the land became fertile, and the seas calmed. I meticulously crafted a world where the laws of nature reigned supreme, untouched by the meddling hands of higher bei
"Oh well, there's nothing else I can do…" Even if I was annoyed about the whole thing with Arthur, it was still a fact that he lost.Thanks to their emergency escape, the Pariah party missed their chance to challenge the Hidden Floor of the Tower Of Conquerors.Not only that, but their plan to use Leah and the others as hostages didn't work. They were in my [Subspace].'It's not like they matter to me at this point…'I could simply keep them as (G) Karma Point banks.Now that I could once again resort to farming (G) Karma from people, wasn't this the perfect opportunity to gain as many points as I could?'Ah, but I need quite the number of Points to advance to B Rank…'My Gift was currently in C Rank. While the abilities were pretty broken at this point, I couldn't help but wonder what awaited me if I could get a higher Rank.'With this whole gods business, I need to get as strong as possible…'With a smile, I gazed upon the warbling portal in front of me."Speaking of stronger… I sh
What happens when a person keeps climbing the Tower?Yes, with each Level Up, wounds heal and the body is restored. However, mental fatigue is something that piles up. The strain a person has is something that gathers over time.The Rankers knew this quite well, so they all agreed to climb together. It was very obvious what they were planning on doing.—Letting the other person die!In this world, there were many ways to get stronger. It was also possible to use certain loopholes in the System—especially if one wasn't an Evil Aligned yet.Since the Rankers were in a Party, they must have been very certain of their Alignments, making them completely 'trust' one another.But, these things could be deceptive.Just as I managed to kill a bunch of people without a change in my Chaotic Neutral Alignment, the same applied to a lot of people—especially in a dangerous place like the Tower.As they fought monsters, it was certain that Rankers would get weakened. Then… if, by chance, some 'accid
[SYSTEM ANNOUNCEMENT!][The Tower Of War Has Been Cleared!]Torrents of thoughts flowed in my mind as I looked at the System Window displayed in front of me.'What the hell…?'Why?How?Who?It didn't make any sense.The average Level for the current denizens of the world was 50. The strong ones were about to reach Level 100, but I didn't expect anyone to have attained Level 150 talk-less 200.The Levels and Grades of the monsters climbed as one advanced through the Floors, and since the Towers had similar difficulty, I expected others to receive the same treatment I experienced.No one could have succeeded in that venture, but me. It wasn't pride… but reality!However…'Could it be.—?!'Perhaps it was something I failed to consider. I had always suspected it, but after the Tutorial ended and I kept a watchful eye on the Leaderboard, Auction, Tower Updates, and several other elements of this new world, my doubts were cleared.There shouldn't have been anyone else who was granted somet
"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
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
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 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
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