Catch the magic and get essence.

This was the cornerstone of the expedition.

The guardian of the cemetery, Arepton, and many others in the secret space, were no different.

He was rational, but he gave me the essence of magic.

Not only that, but a special reward.

I thought that being named Sethiel would be the same.

But…….

‘Something's going wrong. ’

The moment I got to the heavens.

He abandoned his hatred for Yoon-suk.

Besides, if something goes wrong, you'll be rewarded. as if they had their own societies and their own rules.

Yoon-suk quickly made his decision.

‘Let's go back.’

Rewards are coveted.

I don't know what you're giving me, but I think it's pretty impressive.

Moreover, once I got in here and was fine, I turned out to be favorable somehow.

However, it is difficult to believe only one attitude.

As soon as you walk in between them, you give them the right to live.

I was about to go back into the darkness.

- You've got a visitor waiting.

Like thunder, someone's voice echoes throughout the room.

And…….

“ ……? ”

My body doesn't move.

Is that restraining technology?

Then why is the Heart of Liberty not beating?

Lots of questions were left behind and Yoon-suk looked around.

“Mother!”

Numerous angels were heading this way, stopping their movements and looking toward one place.

It was no different for Sethiel the Guardian.

Yoon-suk turned his head to where their gaze was. I didn't see anything.

But I still felt a great presence.

- Everyone, back to your stations.

“Yes.”

The thunderous voice echoed again.

Suddenly, Yoon-suk became embarrassed.

And then I woke up and I woke up.

Yoon-suk stood in a completely different place.

“ ……. ”

Is it the inside of the fortress I saw earlier?

I think so.

Seeing the angels scattering across the window as one man was ordered.

Don't be nervous, challenger from the tower.

Don't be nervous dragging me to a place like this all of a sudden.

It was unreasonable, but somehow I felt relieved and relieved by myself.

Thanks to this, I was able to see the situation more calmly.

‘Challenger...? ’

Yoon-suk focused on that keyword first.

The beings usually created or reproduced by the tower do not know about the challenger.

I just thought I was living in the world.

Like the Nam-goong Cheol you met in the duel, or Kanna and El you met on the mission.

“Who are you? ”

Yoon-suk asked something that was still invisible and could only feel existence.

The answer never came back.

I don't know, but I felt like I was smiling.

Yoon-suk asked again.

“Did you build the tower? ”

- No, the tower made me.

The tower made itself.

What the hell does that mean?

Does that mean they know they're being reproduced?

Even though I didn't spit out my mouth, the answer came back.

- You guessed right. I know I'm a false god of the world.

I don't believe it, but it's really God.

It was amazing that God was real, but what is the tower that replicated such a god doing?

Though he felt like he had become a distant being, Yoon-suk regained his mind and asked again.

“What did you bring me here for? ”

- Those kids out there firmly believe this place to be real. That's why I brought you here separately. I have nothing else to ask of you.

“ ……. ”

You don't want anything?

I could not confirm whether it was true or not.

One such giant creature did not seem to lie to himself.

“Then what is this place? ”

- A place where sinners trapped in the abyss suffer forever.

“The afterlife? ”

- Maybe from the mortal's point of view. But it has nothing to do with you, doesn't it?

“ ……. ”

It was as he said.

It doesn't matter what this space was originally like.

It's a fake anyway.

A space created by the tower to make it crucible.

That's why Yoon-suk asked me this question.

‘What is the purpose of this tower? ’

It didn't look like they had to fight to win.

Even though he was a false creature, he seemed to possess the power of almighty power.

- Of course I question that.

“ ……? ”

- The tower was adventurous and wanted to reward the unknown challenger. That's the only reason why this place exists and that I know I'm a liar.

“... So I can be rewarded, too? ”

- That's right.

"The Celestial Exploration is complete.

The darkness itself in the Abyssal Heaven was a secret place, and it was a clear condition to penetrate the darkness and reach the heavens.

It was a little vain, but it was just that.

- Here's your reward.

A box appeared in an empty space where there was nothing.

Once he carefully opens the chest, he finds a silver bracelet tucked away.

* Rank A + - a heavenly treasure called Treshon Bridge's Tribute.

When the wearer's karma reaches a certain level, the ability is unlocked and depends on the wearer's disposition.

When equipped, Luck +3.

If you do good in one word, your ability to do good opens up, and if you do evil, you do the opposite...

Instead of reading the description, Yoon-suk suddenly narrowed his eyes.

‘Luck...? ’

There was no such thing as luck in the Challenger Information Window.

But what the hell is this?

“How does it affect me when I'm lucky? ”

- Well, I don't know anything about towers.

“… I see. ”

Still, there's no harm in getting lucky.

First, Yoon-seok put a bracelet on his wrist.

Then the white bead on the bracelet turned gray.

- If you dip the bead in black, you will have the power to judge all, and if you dip the bead in white, you will have the power to save all. Please go the way you want.

It didn't seem like the one who would sit in hell and make sinners suffer forever....

Yoon-suk nodded quietly.

By the way, you paid your reward. Does that mean there's no more talk?

Whoo-hoo!

The portal opens beyond the chest.

It was a portal to the abyss.

Yun Seok stood around in front of the portal for a while and asked questions, but the answer did not come back.

Eventually, Yoon-suk took over the portal.

And in the ears of Yun Seok....

- I'll ask him.

That's the last I heard of him.

* * *

“Gwaie!”

The Maw has arrived again.

Hundreds of dead are approaching, burning in the lava, even before the snow adjusts to the darkness.

Yun Seok was struck by the light of purification and became lost like a firefly, without even thinking of obtaining the essence from them.

‘I'm asking him...? ’

What did that last one mean?

Soon after checking the information on the bracelet again, Yoon-suk realized what it meant.

[Treasure of the heavenly world called Treshon Church's Tribute.]

Earlier, I just read it naturally....

I'm sure you've heard of Treshon Bridge.

The religion of those who were called pagans when they were tasked. El in her lifetime was a witch of the pagans.

If the existence I just met is the god of Treshon Church……. Maybe it was El who asked me to do it.

‘Well, I'm not sure... …. ’

Even if I guessed correctly, there was nothing I could do.

Whether he asked or not, there was nothing more Yoon-suk could do for El.

To be free to live up to her wishes.

‘I wonder why they're so good at it. ’

In fact, it was a question I had for a long time.

unconditional kindness.

In fact, she had never received anything like this except her family.

That's why Yoon-suk had doubted El while hiding what his hidden intentions were.

"Kannada only speaks ambiguously. ’

I think I know why he chose Yoon-suk, but Kanna didn't tell me about El.

If I had any doubts, I only gave a clue to take the 14th floor mission.

‘… Let's think about that then. ’

Soon, Yoon-suk finished his thought.

I have had a mysterious experience stepping into the abyss, but my goal has not yet been achieved.

The main reason I decided to go through the expedition was because there was something here that could bring equipment to Earth as well.

Hooray! Hooray!

Yoon-suk spread his wings and lifted them into the air.

I didn't want to go back to the heavenly world, but I wanted to fly low and find out where the Grand Duke of the Abyss would be without being eaten by the darkness.

But…….

“ ……? ”

It was only about 20 meters up, but there was already something catching my eye.

Sinkhole?

The lava was flowing down into a hole that looked like it was over a 30-meter radius.

Clear terrain anomalies.

It was worth searching for.

It's just too sophisticated.

‘... Could it have been intentional? ’

On the open portal in the heavens, Yoon-suk returned to the abyss again. But there's a place like this right next to the starting point.

‘You're not asking me to do this barefoot, are you? ’

Well, it just feels that way....

If I said that, there might be something under that hole that Yoon-suk was looking for.

Phew! Phew!

Yoon-suk approached the hole.

Then I saw lava pouring down like a waterfall and an endless spiral staircase at its center.

Though it seemed caring for the other exploration challengers, Yoon-suk, who did not need to take the stairs, walked straight through the stairs.

How long has it been?

What's so deep? ’

Even though we flew at over 100 kilometers an hour for at least five minutes, we still haven't seen the end.

It's just...

Boom! Get out of here!

I met a challenger who was walking down the stairs. The Lizardmen were the Tribe, and the equipment was very picky.

Is this what a proper exploration challenge should look like?

The number of equipment was unique.

Swords, spears, bows. Three weapons, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and so on.

I even had 10 rings on my finger.

Anyway, he was heading down the stairs with endless battles of magical objects protruding from the outer walls of lava....

‘... That's how it's supposed to go. ’

Yoon-suk slowed down and watched him fight away for a while.

I was a little surprised.

Do I really have to say I'm allowed to walk around alone without throwing a party?

He was the strongest expeditionary challenger I've ever met.

No, perhaps stronger than the fiends who invaded Earth.

‘Well... Missions and explorations don't make a difference in rewards. ’

When you complete the mission on the only difficulty level.

Yun Seok obtained the same amount of points as in the duel.

Not only that, I also won additional items from several challenges.

Other trials do not make up the rewards themselves.

There are only rare people who grow up pushing their limits.

You can tell by that Lizardman Warrior.

I'm walking down the stairs by myself in this remote area. This is possible because we believe that there will be a reward after suffering through our past experiences.

It doesn't matter whether it's an expedition or a mission.

A man like that gets stronger.

‘I'm sorry about that. ’

Yoon-suk passed through space without encountering him. And I continued to fly.

About 15 more minutes down, the stairs finish, and a metal gate sits at the end of the trail that runs small between the flowing lava.

The lava that flows through the outer wall is also pouring down through the door.

"Enter the end of the abyss.

Whatever comes out of it.

Before that Lizardman arrived, I decided to end it with a quick rope.

It was the only consideration I could give as Yoon-suk.

If he realizes he's late with his getaway car, he'll be totally useless.

"But will you do me a favor? ’

Yoon-suk checked the bracelet.

I don't know, but somehow the gray color is getting a little darker....

Well, maybe it's the mood.