## Chapter 229 – 229. Tutorial Floor
#229. Tutorial Floor
While waiting for Lucifer to wake up, I peppered the system with questions.
About what the Tower was, what Players were, and general knowledge including WP.
Surprisingly, the system answered kindly.
「“The Tower is the final destination of all things, where all mythologies converge. One hundred worlds unite to form the Tower, and countless individuals enter it, seeking to achieve their desires.”」
Of course, I didn’t think it was telling me this without any ulterior motive.
It was probably trying to gather information to deduce my identity.
Well, if I thought of it as give and take, it wasn’t a bad deal.
“Entering? Not kidnapping?”
「“Negative. The Tower only accepts those with the will to conquer it. Those who couldn’t let go of regret and lingering attachments in their final moments of life and death, those who desire a new opportunity in their difficult lives, those who have a wish they want to fulfill no matter what they have to do.”」
So, it wasn’t just randomly taking anyone, but at least picking out the useful ones?
I didn’t know if it asked for their consent in the process, but I wasn’t curious about that.
“What’s good about clearing the Tower? Does it grant a wish or something?”
It was a common cliché in Tower climbing stories.
「“Affirmative.”」
“Anything?”
「“Possible within the scope permitted by causality. Universal wishes, such as the collapse of the entire universe, are impossible.”」
It was the answer I expected.
After all, the wish-granting ticket in reality can only be fulfilled within the ability range of the entity granting the wish.
‘A wish-granting ticket…’
If it were me a few months ago, I would have asked to become rich. I was really struggling back then.
But in the meantime, the situation had completely changed.
My house was filled with gold and jewels, and when I went to the bank, the branch manager would rush out.
Moreover, just for being a wizard, the government gave me tax breaks, and the Magic Tower provided financial support.
If I were determined to make money, I could put my name on the list of the world’s top 10 richest people within a few years. Because I have a dating app.
Right now, strengthening my own power was more important, so it was temporarily put on the back burner.
‘I don’t really have anything in mind.’
If anything, it would be to solve problems when they arise for my girls?
Of course, I could ask to become a god or gain power comparable to a god, but judging from the system’s talk about causality, it seemed that even gods weren’t exactly omnipotent.
Rather, I had a strong feeling that they were bound by something.
“Then…”
After that, I gradually learned the common sense of this world through various questions.
***
The Tower consists of a total of 100 floors.
Each floor is a world, and it has a simple structure where you can fulfill your wish if you clear the top floor, the 100th floor.
The members of the Tower are basically divided into residents and players.
Residents refer to those born in the Tower, and players refer to outsiders who have entered the Tower.
It’s not like residents can’t climb the Tower, nor can’t they contract with constellations.
Nevertheless, the average combat power is higher for players.
It’s a simple reason.
“Wh-where is this…? I was definitely in my room just a moment ago…?”
“Ji, Jihyun! Jihyun! Has anyone seen my daughter over there?!”
“A hidden camera… doesn’t seem like it…”
“Service unavailable area? Does anyone have a working phone?”
Because players undergo a selection process.
About 100 men and women, looking like they were selected, are gathered in an open space surrounded by forests. Some were wearing suits like office workers, some were wearing school uniforms, and some were wearing casual clothes.
Most were Asians, but there were also some who looked like Caucasians. Or, were they mixed race?
Everyone was busy looking around. Their eyes, filled with negative emotions such as embarrassment, anxiety, and impatience, were slightly trembling.
Raising their voices unnecessarily was probably due to their anxiety.
“How’s your condition?”
“…It feels like I have sandbags all over my body.”
Lucifer frowned, seemingly experiencing a severe reverse effect.
“Want to drink some holy water?”
The wrinkles on his forehead deepened even more.
Actually, it’s not like there’s a problem with fallen angels drinking holy water. It’s just a matter of feeling.
‘Is this the tutorial floor?’
After Lucifer woke up, I arrived at the tutorial floor with the help of the administrator.
It wasn’t like I moved by climbing the Tower. I was in the middle of an open space when I closed my eyes for a moment and opened them.
Like the others, I spent time observing the surroundings. There didn’t seem to be anything particularly noticeable.
If anything, I could feel the presence of monsters in the forest?
“Get the person in charge out here now! There are only 2 hours left until the meeting!”
“Do you want to get sued?! Just because you’re a newbie YouTuber doesn’t mean you can do this kind of hidden camera prank!?”
Shouting came from the direction where people were gathered. It seemed that the anxiety of some had reached its peak.
Others seemed to agree with him.
Chijijik-
At that moment, sparks flew in the air.
People’s attention was focused. Immediately after, a bizarre sight unfolded.
Bright red pieces of flesh gathered together and gradually began to take shape.
Some of the women turned their heads at the rather grotesque appearance. Soon, the identity of the completed thing was a doll.
A small and cute rabbit doll at that.
“Oh, it’s really noisy.”
A voice flowed from the mouth of the doll, which was dressed in clothes that seemed to have come out of a fairy tale.
“A, a talking doll…?”
The man who had been raising his voice at the forefront stepped back in embarrassment. The others were the same.
The doll glanced around and frowned.
“Tsk, it’s just a bunch of trash this time. Sigh, at this rate, there’s no way I’ll get a year-end bonus…”
“Hey!”
“Hmm?”
It was the man who had stepped back in surprise after seeing the rabbit a little while ago.
I was a little surprised. He readily stepped forward in a situation where others couldn’t even make a sound.
I didn’t know whether to call it brave or clueless.
With his glasses, slicked-back hair, and suit, he looked like a pretty successful salesman.
“What’s the matter?”
“What’s the matter? Just send me back quickly! I don’t know if you used CG or VR, but doing this without consent is illegal! Do you want to eat prison food?!”
“Th, that’s right!”
“I have to go to my academy! Please send me back!”
“I’m going to report you to the police!”
“Are you going to take responsibility if I’m late for the meeting because of this?!”
As one took the lead, others began to speak up one by one.
Of course, there were also some who quietly stepped back and watched the situation. They were probably the ones with good sense or those who liked manga and novels.
“Haa… I’m speechless.”
At that moment, the rabbit’s face contorted, and a rather intense killing intent spread in all directions.
I was used to killing intent, so it didn’t bother me, but others weren’t.
Most of them were sitting on the floor, and some had even peed their pants. In the heavily沉静 silence, people were sweating profusely.
“You have already agreed to come to the Tower. Well, you probably don’t remember. But that’s not my business. The important thing is that everyone here came here of their own will.”
Ttak-
With a cute sound, a building model with the shape of a tower appeared in front of them.
“This is the Tower. And you are player candidates. If, by any chance, you conquer the top floor of the Tower, I will grant you whatever wish you desire. Well, with your talents, you’ll probably all die before you even reach the 10th floor.”
“D, don’t bullshit me!”
The smile that had bloomed on the rabbit’s face disappeared at the man’s voice.
“I never agreed to anything like that! I’m about to be promoted to deputy manager, why would I-“
“Name Lee Gyuho, age 36. Currently working in the global sales team of A Electronics, he was promoted to manager at a young age, and it was generally said that he would soon be promoted to deputy manager, but he failed to get promoted due to internal politics, and attempted suicide on the roof of the company building, lamenting his situation.”
“…What?”
“Sigh, I want to kill you, but I’m sparing you because you show some promise?”
Peoeok-
At that moment, the head of the middle-aged woman sitting next to the man exploded.
Blood, brain fluid, and brain fragments scattered in all directions. Those around her were covered in the remains.
“…Kyaaaa!!”
“Ugh, uaaa!!”
The hot and sticky sensation awakens reality.
This is neither a hidden camera nor a movie shoot.
The open space quickly turned into a scene of carnage. People were scrambling to escape beyond the bushes.
The rabbit seemed to find this situation amusing, with a smile full on his face.
“By the way, if you shout ‘Status Window’ in your mind, you can see the abilities you have? Well, you probably only have trash-like abilities. But try to use them well and survive here for a week. That’s the trial the Tower has given you.”
Tting-
「Tutorial – Survival
You are a player candidate.
You must survive for 1 week to acquire the qualification of a player.
Success: Acquire the qualification of a player
Failure: Death」
“Good luck, everyone.”
With a grotesque laugh, the test of the tutorial floor began.
***
“Heuheung.”
The administrator of the tutorial floor, Repupu, was in a good mood.
The sight of humans running away in fear was always exhilarating.
Although he didn’t like the fact that the talents of the newly arrived player candidates were all trash, he comforted himself by saying that he couldn’t always win the lottery.
“…Come to think of it, there was a human who didn’t seem to care.”
There was a pair of men and women who didn’t question the situation they were in, didn’t panic, and weren’t surprised by the sight of brain fluid being scattered.
He didn’t remember the woman’s face very well because she had a blurry impression, but he remembered the man very well.
“Hmm… It’s unlikely, but shall we check?”
Tting-
「Name: Kang Hyunwoo
Age: 21 years old
Contract Constellation: –
Affiliation: –
Exclusive Trait: Blessing of Mana (D)
Exclusive Skill: Fire Magic (D), Lightning Magic (D)
Trait: –
Skill: -」
After checking the man’s status window, Repupu reaffirmed that his judgment was correct.
It was true that unique traits related to magic were rare, but if it was a D grade, it was as good as useless.
“Haa, if the grade was B, I could have expected a bonus…”
Repupu let out a heavy sigh.
But soon, he shook off his lingering feelings.
He’s a human who will die to a monster soon anyway.
“It’s just a loss for me to care.”
Thinking that way, Repupu quietly sipped his tea. A good scent mixed with the human’s blood smell brushed past his nose.
***
“Ueoeeo…”
The green giant falls forward.
Kung!
「You have defeated the Green Orc.」
「+10WP」
Watching the scene, I turned my head and looked around.
Goblin, Kobold, Orc, Roar Bear, etc. The corpses of several monsters formed a small mountain.
“Did I catch them all?”
「Name: Kang Hyunwoo
Age: 21 years old
Contract Constellation: Fallen Star
Affiliation: –
Authority: Black Flame (C)
Exclusive Trait: Path of Magic (S), Unsurpassed Vajra Body (A-)
Exclusive Skill: Fire Magic (B), Lightning Magic (B), Red Cloud Thunder Palm (C), Melee Combat (C), Killing Intent (C)…
Trait: –
Skill: -」
