42 Tower Of Migh (2/2)

”Guys, my equipment is still alright so I don't need repairs. We are packed on potions too, so we don't really need those. Ryan, go and get your set tailored. I hope that doesn't take too much. Leo, go take a look around the potion shop and see if there is anything interesting. I'll go with Evie and look for the guy who will be explaining to us the rules of the tower trial. Is that all good?”

”Yeah, let's do that.”

”Sure.”

With that, the party separated into three, with each going in one direction. Leo went to the alchemist shop and looked for new potions to buy. In the end, all of the exotic potions were too pricey, had too much downside and very little effect. DepressedRyan went to the tailorsmith and gave him the material for two pieces of equipment. As if by fate, the tailorsmith had enough Silver Wolf King pelt for the last piece of equipment for Ryan to finish his set. The later bought it without hesitation.

After thirty minutes, the party reunited once again.

”So, did things go well from your side?”

”Nope, all the potions were over a gold. Plus they had a 2-minute effect where your stats were halved. That's way too underwhelming to be of any use to us.”

Leo was a bit depressed by the results of his inquiry. As his antithesis, DepressedRyan was beaming with joy.

”I got the jackpot! The tailorsmith guy—Richard I think was his name—he had some spare pelt. With that, I had enough for the complete set, how crazy is that?!”

”You lucky bastard. I don't think anyone on this batch was luckier than you. Having a full set before even finishing the tutorial, just wow.”

”Haha, are you jealous. Don't worry, papa here will carry you and you'll definitely get some good equipment, haha.”

Shesmu understood that they wouldn't have stopped bickering until he stepped in.

”Aldrien is the instructor for this part of the tutorial. He will start his speech in a minute, so we should probably go there.”

”Let me guide you, milords.”

With Evie leading the way, Shesmu and his party reached the far end of the bottom floor of the tower. A huge crowd of players awaited them.

”People of the golden generation, congratulation on making it this far. I'm sure that your travel through the forest of beginning was full of danger, and that you came out stronger than when you entered.”

Aldrien opened his speech with a booming voice, gathering everyone's attention on him.

”The first and second trials were mandatory, but this third and final one is not. You are free to go to the town of a thousand leave without partaking in the tower of might. Those of you who choose to do so can go through the portal to my left.”

He then pointed at a blue portal with his left hand. The distortion was similar to the one found in the dungeons when you beat the final boss.

After Aldrien's words, a lot of contestants went through the portal one by one. For a full minute, the plaza was noisy with the sound of players marching towards the portal.

”I guess that those of you who are left want to take on the tower of might. A brave choice made by brave warriors, I'm sure that a bright future awaits you. Now, let me explain how the tower might work. The tower is split into floors, with each one of them having a floor boss. The floors hold many monsters, traps, and puzzles. You need to make proof of strength, prudence, and wisdom if you want to pass through.”

Aldrien's voice then went lower, as if he was telling a secret. ”However, that's but one facet of the tower of might. The biggest enemy that you'll face in the trials is within you. Between all hundreds of contestant that you make, one of you is a monster in disguise.”