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Yichang, a small village in Hubei Province. Home to Mount Jingmen, known as Ghost Mountain, and bustling with imperial personnel due to the missing princess. Eunho's group also settled in a small inn near Mount Jingmen. "You all probably know this already. This isn't the work of humans. It's the doing of a demon." "..." Except for Yi-ryang, who knew beforehand, the other two blinked their eyes. For those who had lived their entire lives as martial artists, demons were beings that only existed in…
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"A demon? What do you mean?" "Of course, it's a joke." "..." Jinyang studied Eunho's expression. It seemed like he was joking, but there also seemed to be some truth mixed in. But a demon? It was an absurd story. If it wasn't Eunho who had said it, that is. "Are you sure it's really a joke?" "Well, who knows?" Eunho smiled gently. "Hehe, is it fun to tease this old man? Well, you're not someone who would harm Wudang, so I won't ask any further, but..." Certainly, the Princess's kidnapping was no small…
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"Your Majesty, your servant has returned." The Emperor's expression was utterly gloomy as he received Kong Jin's greeting. It was understandable, as his only sister had disappeared overnight. Even after dispatching numerous personnel to investigate, not even the slightest clue could be found. Some were already saying that the Princess must be dead. Of course, no one dared to utter such nonsense in front of the Emperor. "Have you found anything?" His voice held no expectation. The Emperor was already…
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At Eunho's bold statement, not only the coachman but also the officials behind him widened their eyes. "W-what...! You bastard!" Apparently not a simple coachman, he drew his sword with fierce energy. However, unfortunately for him, his opponent was Eunho of the Radiant Sword. The sword he had drawn was sucked into Eunho's hand with the same energy. "Tell him to come out while I'm still asking nicely." Eunho's patience was gradually reaching its limit. The coachman was bewildered by the scene unfolding…
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Bang! Crash! A passerby in front of the Hwiyeong Manor startled at the explosive sounds and hurried their steps. Boom! The sounds had been coming all day long. Those who lived or did business nearby were puzzled. Even for a martial arts school, what could they be doing inside to make such noises? That's how massive and continuous the explosive sounds were. What they didn't know was that this was the level of sound after being partially blocked by a formation. Clack! Surin put down her teacup irritably and…
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Eunho let out a hollow laugh. Every person has their own unique energy. He could say with certainty that the energy approaching now was one he had never felt before. In other words, it was someone he had never met. Yet, why was this person releasing such intense fighting spirit? What's their problem? We've never even met. Occasionally, there were people with twisted lives who would release fighting spirit even upon first meetings. The problem was that the approaching energy was far too massive for such a…
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"Lord Tang, aren't your words a bit excessive? How could you..." Tang Ak tilted his head. "Do you think I'm just talking?" No one answered. Everyone in the room was likely thinking the same thing. This man would really spread poison without hesitation! Those who had been arguing for Eunho's punishment shot glances at Namgoong Jin. Their eyes were full of hope that he would do something about this man. Namgoong Jin, receiving these glances, smiled bitterly. Even he thought Tang Ak's words were a bit too…
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The grand training hall of the Moyong Clan was stained entirely with blood. Only two people remained standing, facing each other. Eunho, his entire body covered in blood, gazed at First Elder Moyong Il with a composed look. "You didn't come out in the end." A faint sneer appeared on Eunho's lips. For all their talk of being one of the Five Great Families and a prestigious martial arts clan, their actions were no different from the Four Evils Alliance. The man who called himself the First Elder had hidden…
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The old man was still standing on that hill. "Black Hand Sword is dead." Despite hearing the report of his subordinate's death, the old man didn't even blink. "This time, the sacrifice was greater. About sixty died and thirty were severely injured." "And them?" "Their losses were minimal." The old man spoke with an incredulous expression. "Was the Thousand Bow Regiment this strong? I should have recruited them instead of you lot from the beginning." The man bowed his head deeply with an ashamed expression.…
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Jong Cheon-rak revealed the top-secret information he had not disclosed until now. "You know that the Demonic Cult has been revived." "There are such indications." Gal Sa-ryang subtly pointed out that this wasn't a fully confirmed fact. "No. It's certain." "How can you be so sure?" "Because this time, one of the Demonic Cult's masters has expressed their intention to defect to us." Gal Sa-ryang was shocked. "Who is it?" "I don't know either. But it's certain that they're a figure in a considerable position…
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Jong Cheon-rak was originally someone who valued principles. His answer was fitting for someone who might be called stubborn at times. "I'm sorry, but I can't tell you." "Is it that you don't trust me?" "I do trust you. But you know, right? Revealing top-secret operations is a serious offense." "There's a clause that allows disclosure in emergency situations." Gal Sa-ryang knew the Alliance rules better than anyone. But even with such words, Jong Cheon-rak remained immovable. "I'm sorry, but it's not…
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Early the next day, Gal Sa-ryang and I met Jong Cheon-rak], the leader of the Thousand Bow Regiment. Jong Cheon-rak was surprised to see Gal Sa-ryang. "I really didn't know that Military Officer Gal would be the officer for this operation." "It's been a long time. Have you been well?" Gal Sa-ryang's attitude was more polite than before. Having been demoted to a regular military officer, he was now lower in rank than Jong Cheon-rak. Nevertheless, their gazes towards each other were gentle. Originally, Jong…
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The successful candidates, including myself, waited in the outer court for about ten days, receiving basic training. They were investigating us before we entered the inner court. Our origins, backgrounds, even personalities. We could only enter the inner court once our identities were confirmed. I became moderately friendly with my fellow recruits. Although we wouldn't be together for long, there might be a time when I'd need their help. After those ten days or so, we were finally able to enter the…
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I studied really hard. I read books on the history of the martial world, military strategy and tactics books, geography, organizational management, espionage, information management, and even books on arts, literature, philosophy, and medicine that weren't directly related to military affairs. I even read books on architecture and climate. Seeing me absorbed in books, my father and mother were once again surprised. They hadn't thought I had this side to me. "A great scholar is emerging from our family." At…
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260.7 K • Ongoing
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Jin's report was surprising. "The Martial Righteous Alliance has announced that the Blood Heavens Divine Cult has been revived." I wore a blank expression for a moment. Jin would think I felt like I'd been hit hard, but that wasn't the case. I had already experienced an attempt to remove the fatal restriction on the Undying Demon Spirit Person. To be precise, it wasn't the revival of the Blood Heavens Divine Cult, but a conspiracy by a new force using the name of the Blood Heavens Divine Cult. The Blood…
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Gal Sa-ryang was walking briskly with Sima Cheon. The two were heading towards the Alliance Leader's Hall. As he saw the building of the Alliance Leader's Hall, Gal Sa-ryang felt overwhelmed with emotion. It had been a really long time since he entered the Alliance Leader's Hall. During Cheon Hajin's time, he used to come and go here every day. "What's this all about?" "You'll see when we get there." Sima Cheon didn't reveal why he was taking him to the Alliance Leader's Hall. The two passed through…
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Number One and Number Seven were walking down a wide corridor. It was a clean corridor with walls, floor, and ceiling painted stark white. It was so white that staring at it for too long might make one feel strange. "No need to be nervous." "Yes." Number Seven responded dryly to Number One's words. She was usually far from being nervous, but honestly, she was a bit tense right now. This was her first time here since being raised by the organization. It was also the first time she would see the leader above…
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Benson had never been one to believe in karma. Thanks to his father's status as a knight, he had always walked an easy path despite his misdeeds, eventually becoming a knight for Barco, a powerful figure in the northeast. This bred in him an immense pride in his status as a knight. He reveled in wielding power that commoners could never dream of, and dedicated himself wholly to serving Barco, the source of that power. His actions towards Kevin had been an expression of excessive loyalty. Unable to contain…
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Chris's earlier victory had been shocking. As people gazed at Jansson's severed head rolling on the ground, they rationalized that such a feat was possible because Chris was, after all, hailed as a genius swordsman. Chris was Jonathan's disciple, wasn't he? While incomprehensible by common sense, with Jonathan's teachings, it wasn't entirely impossible. The real problem, however, was this current match. While Chris and Jansson's duel could somehow be explained away logically, people felt their mental…
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The concept of rankings originated from the Valhalla Empire. Situated at the southernmost tip of the continent, they developed their own culture in a harsh and isolated environment surrounded by tropical jungles. Valhalla, known as the holy land of warriors, was a place where people risked their lives to reach the afterlife that was said to bless those who died honorably in battle. The people of Valhalla were exceptionally warlike; even their children, regardless of gender, underwent coming-of-age rituals…
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By mutual agreement, the champion battle was decided. Lawrence opened its gates, and the forces of Barco and Lawrence faced each other on the wide plain. A week after sending the envoy, the situation had finally come to fruition. The judge who had come down from the capital, aware of all eyes focused on him, spoke in a solemn voice. "I am Count Ertes. From now on, I will conduct the champion battle between the Barco and Lawrence families. Both families are to designate three swordsmen to represent them and…
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The atmosphere in the room turned chilly. A champion battle - a contest where three swordsmen representing each family face off, with the side winning two out of three matches claiming all the glory. At first glance, it might seem like a very rational choice that could minimize casualties. However, those who knew the truth about champion battles couldn't carelessly entrust their family's fate to such a contest. One of Lawrence's retainers spoke up, "A champion battle. Certainly, if we were confident of…
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The destruction of the Flare served as a signal for retreat. Roman and his soldiers disappeared as suddenly as they had appeared, leaving Barco in disarray. "Huff, huff," Chris exhaled heavily, catching his breath after the intense skirmish. He was in a terrible state. In his desperate attempt to keep up with Roman, he had swung his sword wildly, and Barco's soldiers had fallen helplessly to his aura-infused blade. As a result, his once princely golden hair was now completely soaked in blood. Chris wiped…
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Once, the people of the righteous martial arts world said, "The Heavenly Demon always leads the Demonic Cult. If we could block his attack even once, we might be able to stop the Demonic Cult's onslaught that comes like a tidal wave. But since that's impossible, there's no hope for the righteous martial arts world. They must remember: the Heavenly Demon is invincible, and facing him head-on is suicide." During the unification of the martial arts world, Baek Jung-hyuk led the Demonic Cult from the front. He…
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The gates creaked open with a resounding thud, and through the billowing dust, Lawrence's soldiers rushed forward. "Charge!" they cried, their battle cries echoing across the field. Hundreds of soldiers, their faces etched with fear, surged forward. The flames of the Flare licked the castle walls behind them, while ahead, countless enemy troops charged towards the open gates. These soldiers, though hardly well-trained regulars, gritted their teeth and threw themselves at the enemy. They knew that retreat…
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The communication was established through magical means. As Roman's image appeared in mid-air, Flora sat down across from him, her expression tense as she asked, "A way to help with Lawrence's crisis. What exactly is that?" She didn't beat around the bush. With Lawrence's soldiers dying outside, she needed a solution to their problem. Roman replied candidly, Roman's proposal was unexpected. While it was like an oasis in the desert for Lawrence, Flora sensed a trap in his words. "What exactly do we need to…
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Thud, thud, thud. Below the castle walls, a lone figure could be seen approaching. Despite the numerous people watching from atop the walls, there was no fear in his gait. The flag he held fluttered in the wind, revealing its emblem. A white stag standing alone - the symbol of the Barco family. Seeing this, the Lawrence soldiers swallowed nervously, their faces tense. The man stopped. With a leisurely expression, he surveyed the top of the wall, his gaze settling on Viscount Lawrence. "As the…
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Ten days ago, Lawrence found itself in dire straits. "The House of Martell has rejected our proposal," a vassal reported. Another added, "The House of Bartra has done the same. Even though we agreed to establish the distribution network they've always demanded, they stated they couldn't assist us in this matter. My lord, it seems that due to pressure from the House of Barco, receiving help from others is practically impossible." BANG! "Those fucking bastards," Lord Lawrence, the viscount, couldn't contain…
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Baek Jung-hyuk's decision to forge his own sword stemmed from a single incident. At 18, when the succession of the Demon Cult was still undecided, Baek Jung-hyuk endured harrowing days amidst the fratricidal strife among his siblings. Unlike his brothers, he had no foundation to protect him and spent sleepless nights dodging constant assassination attempts. One night, he received a visitor. His eleventh brother, Baek Chang-hyun, attempted to assassinate him, and a bloody battle ensued under the pale…
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Hendrick's reason for backing down wasn't simply fear of the consequences of insubordination. Though he was the type to stand firm in his beliefs, he now realized what mistake he had made. 'Hendrick, what have you done?' he thought to himself. Memories from long ago suddenly resurfaced. Even Hendrick, now called Master Blacksmith, had once been an apprentice. Back then, he had chosen this work for survival rather than out of a sense of mission as a blacksmith. He did menial tasks day and night to establish…
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"Trash." At these words that struck at a craftsman's pride, Hendrick's eyebrows shot up. "Dmitry-made iron undoubtedly boasts the highest quality in the Kingdom of Kairo. Yet you, who don't even know how a forge operates, who've never shed a drop of sweat before a hot furnace, dare to evaluate Dmitry-made iron?!" His voice rose. The items Roman had assessed were indeed trash, not even considered low-grade in Dmitry. However, the fact that it was Roman making this statement irked Hendrick. In Hendrick's…
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98.3 K • Ongoing
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On the day Barco issued their declaration, Roman sought out his father. Without preamble, he stated, "The war between House of Barco and House of Lawrence - I intend to intervene in that conflict under the name of Roman Dmitry." Baron Romero's body stiffened. Until moments ago, he had been sipping his tea, but now he fixed Roman with a fierce gaze. "Do you understand what that means?" he demanded. "Yes," Roman replied. "And you still say such things?! The war between Barco and Lawrence is a legally…
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98.3 K • Ongoing
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A single precedent can be crucial. After witnessing Lucas's round, people realized that using underhanded tactics wasn't off-limits. Naturally, they resorted to any means necessary to last the full minute. "AAAAARGH!" A burly man, the 72nd challenger, roared as he swung a greatsword. However, such grand movements were futile against Roman. As his sword cut through empty air, the man scooped up a stone from the ground and hurled it at Roman's face. Despite this sudden, irregular attack, Roman simply tilted…
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98.3 K • Ongoing
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After witnessing sixty duels where countless applicants fell like leaves, Lucas unconsciously swallowed hard. 'Can I face that monster?' he wondered. From the moment he first saw Roman, he felt it. Monster. There was no other way to express it. Just looking at him caused Lucas's heart to constrict, and cold sweat beaded on his forehead. Despite not having hyperhidrosis, his palms were drenched in sweat. Having sensed Roman's danger from the start, Lucas hadn't laughed jovially like the other applicants…
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As expected, once an injury occurred in the first round, cowards like Morrison hastily turned away. "I won't participate in such a barbaric test!" one exclaimed. Another protested, "Endure even if an arrow pierces your body? If I become disabled because of this, will you take responsibility for my life? I don't know what you're thinking with this test, but I'm giving up here." A third chimed in, "I'm quitting too. Roman Dmitry isn't even a noble of the central government. I don't want to sacrifice my life…
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This was different from the social party. While Roman had appeared then like a resplendent peacock, well-packaged as a nobleman, now he was equipped as if ready for immediate battle. His aura was extraordinary. People unconsciously made way for him, and those on either side of the parted crowd bowed their heads, not daring to meet Roman's eyes. Roman accepted their gazes and reactions as natural. Even when he was acknowledged as the new Heavenly Demon at the Ten Thousand Great Mountains, or when he…
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The day before the test, Baron Romero sat sipping tea from a delicate cup that seemed comically small in his large hands as he received a report from Jonathan, the Knight Commander. "All preparations for the test are complete, my lord," Jonathan stated. "We'll provide minimal control forces, and Young Master Roman will oversee the overall proceedings of the test, as agreed." Baron Romero mused, "Has the time come already?" to which Jonathan replied, "Yes, sir. Since early morning, we've seen a significant…
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At first, Kevin found it strange. When told to go to the outskirts of the city instead of the slum shanty, he showed a puzzled expression, not understanding why. 'Why am I being sent there?' He hadn't imagined they might have moved. Kevin's parents weren't financially well-off enough to relocate within the city walls, and they had scraped together even their emergency funds to deal with the Blood Fang's threats. So he simply understood it as having some 'business' there. That was the extent of Kevin's…
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On the day Kevin received Roman's summons, his family was tidying up their home, which had been left in disarray after escaping the threats of the Blood Fang. "Damn those bastards. They've completely wrecked our household," Clark grumbled. His wife, Michelle, responded, "At least we've come home, haven't we? If it weren't for Young Master Roman, who knows what would have happened to us." Back then, the Clark family had been going through hell. They had lost all their property to loan sharks, and menacing…
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The next day, Roman received the materials he had requested from Hans. "Here's the information on the House of Barco, my lord. According to the information guild, their recent activities have been rather unusual." A few days ago, Roman had looked into the House of Barco. While he had grasped their general level from the basic information, he determined that more detailed information was necessary for his future plans. So he had placed a request with Black Moon, an information guild operating in the…
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When I opened my eyes, I saw an unfamiliar ceiling. After staring blankly at the ceiling, I turned my head and saw Taeju and Shin Sooha talking. 'Where is this...' Suddenly, my last memory came back. The sensation of my insides turning over and Hanseong running towards me in my blurry vision. "Ah." At the sound of my voice, Taeju and Shin Sooha simultaneously turned their heads to look at me. "Are you conscious?" Taeju quickly approached and grabbed my hand. "Yeah. Is this the research institute by any…
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"A suspect? Our Do-hoon?!" Taeju approached Seo moon-no-eul with a fierce aura, grinding his teeth as he spoke. "Where is Kang Do-hoon?" "What are you all talking about? Seo Go-woon was poisoned? No, more importantly, our Do-hoon is a suspect?!" "Is that important right now? I'm asking where Kang Do-hoon is!" Normally, Taeju would have tried to resolve this with a somewhat calm conversation. But right now, the word 'calm' couldn't be associated with Seo Taeju at all. Seeing this unfamiliar side of Taeju,…
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"This isn't working, right?" Michael, who was watching the battle with me, asked. "Yes. You're quick to notice." In the novel, Taeju's party took over an hour to realize what Michael noticed in just a few minutes. I guess experience really can't be ignored. "If attacks don't work, can we still catch it? Or is there another way to clear this besides that thing?" "No. We do have to catch that one." "How do we catch it if attacks don't work?" "We need to attack its weak point. Shin Sooha-ssi!" Shin Sooha, who…
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"You're saying the rank will increase?" "Yes, Master." At Haegeum's assertion, the party members started murmuring. "Wow. That's incredible." "Is that possible?" "Can ranks actually increase?" "That's because it was made by a god, Master." Haegeum said, glaring at Lee Chaewon. "So these letters written here mean the rank will increase?" "Yes, Master." I looked at the parchment covered in unfamiliar characters. These sentences are saying the rank will increase, huh? "How much will it increase?" At Shin…
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Nathan sighed quietly as he followed Melchiel. He had deliberately come when classes were in full swing, well past lunchtime, but his cunning plan failed to shine today. As luck would have it, Melchiel was at the main gate to receive a delivery... It was truly an unbelievable coincidence. A cold wind blew from Melchiel's expression when he spotted Nathan alighting from the carriage earlier. His gaze, narrowed to slits as he looked at Nathan, was infinitely cold, and his tightly closed lips only let…
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It was still midday, and a strange tension permeated the forest near Aurora Academy, now bustling with students returning from their break. The source of this tension was an unidentified group. About twenty individuals with masked faces surrounded a single person in a standoff. Surrounded by them, Azar spoke up. "If you want to live, put away your weapons and quietly leave this place. Then I'll pretend I didn't see anything today." His voice, seemingly laced with mercy, spoke calmly. This place…
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For two weeks, Juhyeok only performed repeated missions on the 15th floor. While waiting for the random summon cooldown to return, he practiced the Shadow Step skill, experimented with the energy shield, and accumulated magic stones to buy combat equipment. Ah! Killing four birds with one stone. What an efficient plan! Perfect in every way. "Energy shield." Zzing! A transparent glass-like barrier enveloped his entire body. "Shadow Step." Swoosh! Swoowoosh! Juhyeok's figure moved in a zigzag pattern. Each…
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Fourteen consecutive S++ grade conquests. Not only was the grade impressive, but the fact that he had been climbing for 14 days straight without rest was also astonishing. Usually, due to mental fatigue and injuries sustained in the tower, consecutive daily conquests are very difficult. This is especially true after the 10th floor. And then there are injuries. What happens when a Player is injured in the tower? It applies to reality as well. That's why tower-exclusive healing potions are necessary. They…
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Team Leader Jeon Kwang-il was equally surprised. At first, he didn't understand why Manager Lee Min-ah was so shocked. He thought Bong Juhyeok had reappeared in less than 10 minutes because he had given up on the mission. However, messages soon began flooding his smartphone: +++ "Team Leader, another tower-wide notice has appeared." "It's an S++ grade conquest record for the 11th floor in a row." "The Director has called an emergency strategy meeting." "Please finish your field work and return as quickly…
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At the Awakened Management Office in Hannam-dong, Seoul, yesterday had brought yet another tower-wide notice of an S++ grade conquest on the 10th floor. Not every tower conquest triggered a tower-wide notice. There was only one case when a tower-wide notice message was heard: when a new floor was conquered. At least, that's how it had been until now. But they had just learned of another case: the S++ grade conquest message. It was probably a world first, and it happened in South Korea. They had to find…
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