Chapter 33 - Tower of Jinma (1) (1/2)

Tower of Jinma (1)

In 2F, the passages were broader and taller than in 1F, but here, everything was also wider and larger, not just the passages.

There must be a considerable distance between the Werewolf and Battle Spider domains and those of the higher species.

The mass appearance battle I was in was making a tremendous noise, yet none of the higher species have made an appearance.

As a matter of fact, I always had to leave more than half of my mana available, just in case I encounter a superior specie.

But what I felt now was excitement.

When I met Goblin Fighters while I was a Goblin, when I met Goblin Warriors while I was a fighter, I was afraid.

It’s different now.

A Battle Spider hurriedly crawled on the ceiling, getting away from me.

[Lower Level Detection has become Lv 10 and evolved to Intermediate Detection Lv. 1]

[The range and precision increase. It becomes possible to recognize the signs of an enemy’s attack.]

Good timing. Detection has grown to Intermediate Level.

It was telling me that the only survivors within a 50-m radius were three battle spiders.

Once they are done, the mass appearance is finished.

I built a strong will as if a hot iron core was inserted into my spirit and energized me.

By repeated predation while in battle, I had full mana, and I simultaneously used Leap and Beast Charge.

At the same time, I raised Blood Shadow as I jumped high.

With one swing, the head of the spider was chopped off without difficulty, while a black thunderbolt emanating from my sword’s trajectory flew towards the other two.

“Cut!”

“Kyiiig!”

One of the spiders was electrocuted and fell to the ground, shaking helplessly. However, the other was lucky enough not to suffer an electric shock or curse.

Seeing his colleague, he tried to run as quickly as he can to another aisle.

It was pathetic.

I threw Blood Shadow down at the spider on the ground, piercing through its back.

Then, landing lightly, I threw a steel sword from the inventory to the one trying to escape.

“Key! Kiyak!”

The steel sword was significantly weaker than Blood Shadow, but it contained enough strength to kill a vulnerable spider.

[You gained 3,400 experience.]

[You acquired 2 silver 20 bronze.]

[Level up!]

[You reached the minimum qualification to enter the Jinma Tower. If you are prepared to suffer more than death where death is not allowed, summon the tower door.]

A pleasant notification popped up.

When I asked Rain about Jinma Tower, he told me it was a safe training ground.

I knew it was a special place, like a private shop, away from the Black Palace.

A door that can be called up just by thinking about it, like a dedicated store.

Unlike the store, it seemed not to charge any admission fees.

It was certain. In Jinma Tower, someone who was like Rain must be waiting for me.

Why not?

I have the confidence that one day, I will get the truth with my own power.

On my own.

I’ll get stronger and stronger until I become strong enough not to be scared in front of anything.

And the means to get me stronger is to keep going through this passage and beyond.

The dungeon was calm and tranquil. Hundreds of Werewolves and Battle Spiders lie dead. There were corpses, torn limbs and heads all around.

I used Flame Magic.

I was not worried that higher species would smell it and attack me.

Grilling these meats won’t make any difference.

I roasted the closest spider carcass, controlling the flame from my hand. It smelled delicious. To be precise, it smelled just like fried shrimp.

I couldn’t stand it anymore because of the delicious smell and ate it right away.

Wow.

It tasted the same as it smelled. Even without the power of Predation, the spider’s texture felt like fried and crispy shrimp.

What kind of taste does the higher-level Battle Spider Assassin or Giant Spider have? Maybe they taste like crab or lobster.

It was the first time that I was curious about the taste of another monster over its power or skill.

It was so delicious. I devoured the spiders with a huge appetite.

Whether it was because my Predation has reached Lv. 3 or because I have evolved into a larger Hob Goblin Assaulter, my stomach’s capacity has increased considerably.

I ate the spiders and turned all the recovered mana into flames. It was an enjoyable cycle – roasting, eating, roasting.

Then, I turned to the wolves.

I felt like a human gifted with unlimited beef.

No more restraint. I baked everything around and ate them, turning my Detection at a minimal level.

[Beginner Flame Magic becomes Lv. 10 and evolves into Lower Flame Magic. The number of fireballs that can be handled increases, and fine-grained control becomes possible.]

[Predation after hunting Werewolf 1,358/2,000]

[Predation after hunting Battle Spiders 1,582/2,000]

By the time I realized it, I couldn’t find any more spiders or wolves around me. More than 1,000 bodies scattered across three or four aisles are now in my stomach.

After figuring out that there was nothing more to eat, I immediately stood up.

I could feel the difference in power inside my body.

Perhaps it was because I am now at Level 50, but it was also true that I had eaten a large number of monsters.

[Kang Si-ha (Fate)]

[Hob Goblin Assault Lv 50]

[Strength – 291 Stamina – 264 Magic – 125 Luck – ???]

[Skill-Ebon Heart, Predation Lv3, Lower Martial Arts Lv5, Lower Armor Defense Lv2, Lower Regeneration Lv8, Lower Flame Magic Lv1, Lower Trap Generation Lv. 4, Lower Black Lightning Lv2, Lower Power Attack Lv7, Lower Leap Lv9, Intermediate Surprise Lv3, Beginner Fairy Tale Lv8, Beginner Beast Charge Lv8…]

I knew it.

Strength and stamina were increased by more than 10%. War Wolf and Battle Spider had less mana, so predating them didn’t increase my mana at all, but raising a few tens of units of strength and stamina in one sitting was not easy.

In addition, Beast Charge, which I used a lot during the battle, grew from eating hundreds of Werewolves and reached Beginner Lv.8.

In addition, the beast rush, which was used a lot during the battle, grew to the level of eating more than hundreds of war wolves and became a beginner level 8.

I took out my pocket watch and checked the time. It has been about 11 hours since the first mass appearance.

I don’t know how many hours it took to predate, but I know that for the next few hours, the Werewolves and Battle Spiders won’t respawn yet.

Of course, I can move on to the upper-level territory, but I decided to take that risk once I’ve completed the 2,000 requirements for Werewolves and Battle Spiders.

I had nothing else to do.

I checked the condition of my equipment and weapons, as well as the money I earned during the mass appearance.

28 gold 20 silver.

I wondered if this was enough to purchase an armor synthesis scroll. It should be cheaper than a weapon scroll, but I recalled Rain’s smirking face.

Twenty-four hours haven’t passed yet, so I wouldn’t get another Today’s Luck.