After the nine rock monsters awoke, the earthquake stopped. Zach took off quickly, avoiding the rock monster's pointing palm.Fortunately, Creakqil, the rock monster's movements were slow. Zach was able to avoid being hit by the rock monster's palm, which caused a brief tremor and a crack in the ground.Another rock monster raised its foot and prepared to step on Zach. He ran away once more. Other monsters, however, have moved in to attack Zach at the same time."Zach! Come here quickly!" shouted a girl."Rebecca?"Rebecca, Ray, and an unknown girl were standing between the feet of one of the rock monsters. Zach's heart was pounding. He was either terrified by the rock monster or by Rebecca's sudden appearance.Zach took Rebecca's lead. They ran full speed after escaping from between the rock monster's legs. Fortunately, the nine rock monsters were unable to catch up with them.Zach stood back and watched the rock monsters bump into each other as they turned around. When the boulders
It happened in a split second. A large hand appeared from beneath the crater and grabbed the ground in front of Zach, striking right where Ray was standing.The ground was too weak to support King Creakqil's super big and heavy hand. As a result, it collapsed alongside Ray, who had no time to dodge."No! Ray!" Zach had a high-pitched voice."Zach! Get up as soon as possible!" Rebecca called.Zach remained transfixed in front of the large hole in front of him. The stupid black rock monster created a massive chasm with a lava river below.Zach's legs trembled as he took a step toward the ravine's edge. Zach hoped to see Ray dangling from the ledge.However, Zach discovered no signs of life down there. Not even Creakqil was visible."R-Ray... Damn rock monsters!" Zach screamed pitifully.Rebecca and Yuna had arrived behind Zach after turning around."Zach, we have to go upstairs right now," Rebecca insisted."That's right, Zach. Brother Ray isn't really dead. We'll definitely meet again.
"Can you tell me, Player 101, what Serena Raff gave you?"Zach's mind flashed back to conversations with Serena Raff. Serena pushed Ray off the throne floor at the time."Take this pendant, then come here whenever you want.""How do I use it?""You'll find out later. Don't ask too many questions!" Serena shifted her gaze away from Zach's.Zach is presented with a ruby pendant necklace. When Zach wears the pendant, it glows. Surprisingly, there is no notification screen, as there was when Zach received the blue eye pendant."Answer!" Wystan's baritone voice jolted him out of his thoughts."Queen Serena Raff gave me... Wonderful memories." Zach chuckles as he recalls how close he and Serena were at the time."You... You... You bastard!"Wystan held Zach's neck in one hand. Wystan's strength is so great that he can lift Zach off the ground."W-What's wrong?"Lua is growling.Wystan appeared to awaken from his rage. He threw Zach away and landed on a boulder.Zach coughed and clutched his
The Flame Knight drew a sword that glowed like burning coals. The iron armor used had turned a fiery red."Introducing my prided sword, the fiery coal sword. This sword was not forged with ordinary fire."Zach, who was terrified, hurriedly opened the menu screen. Choose weapons to use against the Flame Knight.Zach could tell his opponent wasn't joking by the look in his opponent's eyes. He will also make every effort to leave this place.[Purchase of the ordinary sword for 70,000 gold coins. Success.][Use.]Zach grasped the sword with both hands. The sword was aimed at the Flame Knight.Zach had never held a sword before. But he remembered how fencing athletes moved. He flawlessly imitated them.The Flame Knight thrust quickly, then drew his sword and moved it to Zach's right side. Zach parried with his sword at full speed.When he collided with the fiery coal sword, the blade of his sword immediately broke. The two swords clashed once more.Zach's hands were bright red from being s
Zach catches the fiery coal sword blade with his bare hands. He felt such intense heat.The fiery sword made of volcanic lava is more than just a name. Zach's palms appeared to melt, but he held on."What's your name, Player?""Z-Zach..."The blade was now inches away from his neck. Zach knows that even if he dies here, he still has two more lives. Zach, on the other hand, is determined not to give up until the end.Zach's hand trembled as he pushed the fiery coal sword. The sword did not budge. His hands were dripping with blood."You remind me of someone, Zach."''I don't care, Old Man. Lay down your sword!'The Flame Knight drew his sword. Zach's hands were swollen with blood. His breath roared with pain."Answer my question, Zach. Most players go upstairs to make their fortune, so why are you going downstairs?""Precisely because I'm weak. I want to be strong!""My recommendation is that you go upstairs. In your world, you have the potential to be wealthy and successful."'No, bei
"Zach! We meet again!"Zach recognized a familiar voice. He turned around and saw Yuna's figure."Yuna! I thought you were already out of the elevator.""I recently completed the sixth-floor mission with Rebecca. Then we split up. She's a real annoyance." Yuna's lips pursed."What has happened to Rebecca?""Why do you want to know about her when I'm already here?"Yuna curled up in Zach's arms. Only this time there was a girl who clung to him like that. Furthermore, Yuna appears to be very cute in Zach's eyes. Zach's face flushed."Oh, I just noticed your blue eyes gleaming. That is so lovely." Yuna locks her gaze on Zach.A flush of red spread from the cheeks to the ears. Yuna's compliment made Zach's heart skip a beat."Do you want to meet up in the real world after this?""Yuna, I'm in Java. Unfortunately, I won't be able to enter the world of elevators when I visit your place."Yuna pressed her lips together. Yuna is adorable even with her glum expression."That's right... When I'
One of the heart symbols flashed and then vanished from the hologram menu screen.[Your Life -1.][Your login time is 1 hour 45 minutes.]"Damn! That was a real pain! Hopefully, Yuna will be able to complete the mission on her own."Zach leaned against the elevator wall, Lua by his side. He could still feel his body burning with magma.'Ding!'[You are on floor zero.]The floor numbers he had walked on were listed beneath the description.Zach chose to go to the second floor. He needed ten thousand gold coins to improve his stats by one percent. Zach must first collect more gold coins in order to return downstairs.Players can enter the elevator at any time after the introduction of the elevator world on the first floor. The completion of the next upstairs mission begins at the time the player enters the room."Welcome to the second floor, Player 101. My name is Zsuska, and I own the second floor. To complete the mission, bring me at least one
Zach was hit by Lua, who fell on top of him before he could get up. "Ough! It hurts so much!"Zach shook his hands to get rid of the snow on his body. It was so cold that it pierced to the bone."Ahhhhh!!"Lua stomped on Zach's face and then jumped up and down. Zach ran to catch up to his wolf. He was certain Lua would discover something.Zach's prediction was correct. Green grassy land contrasts with the snow that is still underfoot in front of him. Zach is in two different weather conditions in the same area, separated by a single straight line.Zach walks through waist-high snow. A holographic screen appears in front of him as he crosses the weather border.[You have entered the secret garden, a land of two seasons overflowing with miracles. The full moon will shine its light on the life that brings blessings.]"Then? Is that all?"Zach removed his heavy coat and shook it off to shake off the snow. Snowflakes that fall on grassy ground develop into
Zach tried to ignore King SJ's words, which still caught his interest. Now Zach and his friends face a final challenge.King SJ and Queen GM stand on the throne, which has suddenly appeared. While Petruk peeked through the volcanic crater.They are still not permitted to seek support from pets, as per previous regulations.Surprisingly, Drake, who loved to fight, remained silent as he watched the three humans preparing to fight.Three mountain-like creatures appeared one after the other. Their bodies are made of glowing lava rock, and their hair is made of pyroclastic flows.The three two-meter-tall creatures were wearing plant-based armor. It wasn't an ordinary plant because ordinary swords couldn't penetrate it.Their eyes glowed like magma. When it opens its mouth, hot clouds emerge that can melt any object.Although not as terrifying as Petruk's form, the three creatures are extremely powerful. Because King SJ and Queen GM created them."Are you guys ready?" King SJ asked."Ready!
"Dark Humans have always been arrogant like this." Petruk made a shaky motion with his head.Petruk's body pierced Dark Zach's body in an instant. The dark cloud fragmented into a million pieces. Like black fireworks against a bright sky."Shit! You're dead!" exclaimed Tora.However, the small pieces of the black cloud returned to their original shape. Fatter and fuller."Is that your only skill?" sneered Dark Zach.Dark Zach is not afraid of anything. Because nothing can hold the darkness except another, darker darkness."Ha ha ha... It's just a warm-up!" exclaimed Petruk.Mount Merapi's pyroclastic flows became increasingly visible. Petruk's body is growing in size. Dark Zach's body is outmatched.Dark Zach will not be outdone. He increased the amount of dark clouds to the maximum."Are they competing to see who is bigger? Should I ask Master Drake to come out?" Ray arched his brow."No!" yelled Sean.Too late! When Ray said, 'Master Drake, come out,' the dragon appeared immediately
"Hiya!!" shouted the white tiger man.A beam of light cut through the darkness an instant later. Dark Zach broke through the white tiger man's defenses. However, the white tiger man man managed to breach Dark Zach's defenses as well."You're great!" exclaimed Dark Zach. He cast a spell, and the darkness vanished in an instant."You're excellent too!" The white tiger man complimented him back.The spectators rubbed their eyes in response to the sudden light. They were taken aback by the sight in the middle of the battle arena.Dark Zach and the white tiger man man were severely injured all over. Their bodies were covered in blood."Your blood color is red. You're not a Dark Human," said the white tiger human male. Because Dark Humans do not produce red blood, but rather black."I thought your blood was white," Dark Zach sneered."Alright. Let's put a stop to this. You have potential, one of us might die if we keep fighting," said the white tiger man."No problem, I'll kill you!"'No!'
"I can't accept your request," the white tiger man said flatly."I'm putting my life in danger here. I should get the prize I want," Zach argued.The white tiger man sighed. "It's not that I don't want to. But I can't. I'm a mountain guardian. I can just leave here. However, if you want, I can assign my son to be your underling.""Dad, that's a bad idea. I don't like the unpleasant smell of tigers." Lua said quietly to Zach."But they're powerful, Lua. They should be able to support me in saving my mother," Zach said quietly as well.Lua took a step back after hearing Zach's explanation. After all, Zach makes all of the decisions. She will only continue supporting Zach in achieving his goals."In that case, I should've fought your son rather than you."The white tiger man asks, "Why? Are you afraid of me?""Of course... no. Give me something as a reward if I can beat you. Of course, your son as well." Zach grinned.A few moments later, one of Zach's eyes turned black. The white tiger m
"Jaka.""Ray."Before the fight began, those two musclemen bowed respectfully. They shook hands and took a step back."Start!" The white tiger man exclaimed.They dashed into the center at the same time. They put their hands up to shield their faces.Their movements are almost exactly the same. Ray immediately kicked Jaka in the stomach. With his arms crossed in front of him, Jaka quickly protected his stomach.Ray lowered his head slightly, then jabbed into Jaka's face quickly. Jaka deftly blocked his face with his palm.Ray made a rash first move because he didn't want to wait any longer. However, Jaka was able to deflect Ray's attack.Ray was mostly attacking, while the other guy was defending. Their battle was already fierce because they relied solely on physical strength.The tiger men yelled the names of their competitors. Zach and his group did the same.Ray substituted judo for attacks. Jaka was so used to Ray's fist movements that he didn't notice Ray had tackled his leg.How
Nothing happened on Earth for a week after Zach received the notification from the world of darkness. Each country is still working to repair damage in various locations. The world of elevators can help to alleviate the human burden.A number of young people, including police officers and soldiers, changed at the red elevator door. Before they could become players, they had to pass a test.Because of Zach's recommendation, Harris and Ben accepted right away. Serena was the one who was testing them at the time.And then the next game starts...Zach, Sean, and Ray were walking to the exam room. And, unexpectedly, Nine opened the door to floor -101 straight away."Are you sure we don't need to take the exam?"Nine gave a faint smile. "The trials here are almost identical to the struggles of the three of you on Earth.""Doesn't everyone, then, need exams?" Zach wanted to know."Of course, they must pass tests. You guys were lucky to be on the exam floor during such a commotion," Nine repl
"You two irritate me!" Zach snapped.Thick black smoke began to emerge from Zach's body, heading to Black's neck and choking him. Silver attempts an attack by launching an arrow, but Zach easily catches the arrow with thick black smoke.Black's body erupted in a hail of sharp black metallic thorns. Zach could not help but take a step back. However, Black does not attack Zach back. He just wants to defend himself.Meanwhile, Silver had already drawn his sword. But Black rushed in to stop him from attacking Zach."How did you get out of purification? And... those eyes of yours..." Black appeared befuddled."Dark, stop!" Zach yelled."Didn't you see they were trying to kill you? No, I mean, kill us. You moron!"Zach was talking to himself in a loud voice. Silver and Black exchanged puzzled looks. This is because Dark Humans rarely reveal the original figure of the body owner."I'm sorry, gentlemen. I'm not sure why you'd want to harm me. B-"Zach was interrupted by Black. "I have no inte
"Urgh!"Zach's mouth sprayed blood, as did the arrow that pierced his stomach. He was curled up on the ground, clutching his stomach.The arrow had returned to attack him not far up. This time, the arrow was aimed right at his heart.Fortunately, Zach's hand quickly caught the arrow. However, the wound in his stomach weakened him. His grip on the arrow shook violently."S-stop....""I will not stop until you summon your darkness power," Silver said.'See... Now you believe me, don't you? He's after you,' Dark Zach chuckled.'Shut up and go out! I almost died!' Zach screamed in his heart.'No. I'm not going anywhere. I'm sure he'll use my abilities once I appear.' Dark Zach was certain of his words.'However, I could die. You, too, can perish.' Zach pleaded.There was silence... no response.'Dark! Please hurry... I can't take it any longer,' Zach begged.'You can grow stronger if you can get out of this situation, Zach. I'm heading to bed. Don't bother me!' Zach the Dark insisted.Sil
"Is there anything else?" asked Zach.Silver takes Zach to several locations where Dark Humam can be found. Zach had defeated sixteen Dark Humans using his strength and the diamond sword."Yes," Silver replied curtly.Silver is growing tired of waiting for Dark Zach to appear. Zach refuses to use the power of darkness for some reason. Silver was also unable to directly ask Dark Zach. Because Dark Zach would never appear in front of the official elevators, he thought.'Was it because I'm here that he didn't show up? No... I was far enough away when Zach was fighting the dark humans,' Silver reasoned."Why am I the only one fighting against the dark humans, sir?" Zach wondered."The others are all busy."Zach cocked his head. He was also confused by Silver's change in demeanor. Silver always smiled at first. But he isn't smiling anymore. He just doesn't want to look at Zach.'He has negative thoughts about you,' said Dark Zach.'Impossible. He's well-known in the world of elevators.' Z