episode_0044
by fnovelpia
As I listened to the murmuring and shouting, it seemed like the prepared stage was coming to an end.
“Is it okay to go now?”
Thinking so, I walked back to where I had come from.
***
Toto Gen ground his teeth as he watched Lian leave without even a scratch, let alone out of breath.
“Darn it, how is that possible?”
In his hand was a golden telescope fit for nobles. Through the telescope, he could clearly see Lian leaving with a serene expression.
“A being with that much power… How can they have such innocent eyes!”
This was the area where the most sordid desires gathered. It was a place where people, without hesitation, committed dreadful deeds in order to gain powerful strength.
Toto Gen, who had been doing business with those driven mad by power, knew how dangerous “great power” could be.
Even if the power obtained came without any cost, if it possessed a certain level of force, humans would quickly succumb to madness.
Lian casually broke that natural law. More than anyone else, they were playing with great power as if it were a toy.
That sight both intrigued and infuriated Toto Gen.
“This wasn’t what I expected…!”
Toto Gen, who had fainted at the sight of Lian’s move, refused to admit that he had been intimidated and overpowered by Lian.
He dismissed everything he had seen as hallucinations, thinking he had stood up and then fainted after tripping. But he was not calmed by his anger.
So Toto Gen opened his wallet.
The reason behind all the preparations made for dozens of monsters was all because of this background.
“How can I bring that person down?”
Anxiously, Toto Gen bit his nails and pondered deeply, but no suitable answer came to mind.
It used to be that he would call the slave and show his face to intimidate, or directly lay hands on them, but he instinctively avoided meeting Lian.
He is dismissing all the incidents of fainting at the sight of the board as dreams, but instinctively feeling fear and avoiding it.
There was nothing he could do in a situation where he couldn’t torment Lian, except to buy monsters with money and torment her.
“Yeah, if dozens don’t work, make hundreds, thousands fight!”
Toto Gen called out loudly for his secretary.
“I need to prepare more monsters.”
Upon hearing this, the secretary quickly left the room to call for an otter.
***
He was on his way to his room where Iris was waiting after finishing the game effortlessly. The elevator stopped, and as I descended into the neat corridor, someone attacked me.
“Whoa!”
My body leaned back and fell over, hitting my buttocks.
“B-Bianca?”
“Uh-huh.”
She was hugging me with a relieved face. I couldn’t hide my confusion and said,
“W-What’s going on?”
Since it was the first time I had been hugged by an adult woman, my body stiffened. My hands wandered around, revealing my embarrassment.
“I saw it!”
“Yes?”
“I saw the match! Wow, I didn’t know you were that strong!”
After listening to her loud chatter, she said she had seen Iris’s matches before, but this was the first time she had seen me play.
I thought Iris’s brother would be quite strong, but I never thought he would be this strong, and she continued to express her admiration.
“Thank you.”
Even if everything was thanks to the magic sword, praise was always sweet. When I thanked her with a flushed cheek, Bianca smiled with her eyes.
“Iris said she didn’t like it… but what about you?”
“What?”
“Going to the top floor.”
“Oh.”
If you follow Bianca, you can easily reach the top floor, but you have to separate from Iris. Most of all, I’m worried that my ability is only the power of the dark magic.
Bianca clearly said she needs a disciple with amazing talent, not someone who sweeps games with items.
“I’m sorry.”
In the end, the answer was rejection. Bianca’s expression distorted. When Iris and I both rejected the proposal, she seemed offended.
“Is that so…? Can you tell me why you don’t like it?”
“I think I’m concerned about my younger sibling.”
Bianca responded with a smile to those words.
“If that’s the case, don’t worry! If I take both of you as my disciples, it’ll be fine!”
“But before…”
“Well, this might be hurtful to say, but… I said I couldn’t take you as my disciple because it would be difficult to take responsibility for even someone without skill. But now it’s different!”
Bianca said with a determined face.
“You’ve proven that you have enough skill! So don’t worry and let’s go to the top floor with your younger sibling!”
I hesitated for a moment at her words.
“Even if I go up to the top floor, my skills will be exposed quickly. I won’t be able to wield dark magic every time I train. But… Is it right to give up because of my lack of skill when it’s a chance for Iris to be safe?”
As I pondered, Bianca spoke in a light voice.
“If you’re unsure, just go up for a moment and take a look around. Seeing it for yourself might make your decision clearer.”
“Oh, I’ve already been up to the top floor.”
“You probably just glanced at it, didn’t you? You need to examine it carefully to find the answer easily. Let’s go up right now!”
“What? Oh, I…”
Without listening to my response, Bianca suddenly stood up and grabbed my wrist, swiftly pulling me into the elevator.
“But Iris is waiting for me…!”
“Don’t worry, I’ll be down in a moment.”
Bianca spread her hands, saying it would only take 10 minutes.
“Hmm, if that’s all…”
As the woman, who could be considered the most powerful gladiator in the arena, pleaded to this extent, there was no way he could refuse. The elevator slowly ascended to the top floor.
***
Snick.
Bianca stood near the entrance of the elevator, her lips curled up so menacingly. She shivered slightly as she recalled the breathtaking battle scene she had seen today.
“Oh… I didn’t expect to find ripe fruit nearby!”
Her body trembled slightly as she recalled the scene where dozens of monsters were torn apart and devoured in an instant.
“With that power alone, I might be able to aim for the position of champion!”
The term “champion” refers to the strongest among the 10 who occupy the top floor. Always treated like royalty, the champion enjoyed something even greater than what Bianca was enjoying.
“If I can just sit in that position, I might be able to enter under Lord Jisoo’s command!”
Not only would her status as a slave disappear, but she might also have the opportunity to receive the favor of the demon king Jisoo as one of his subordinates.
Among those who became champions and entered under Jisoo, the most famous was Baekru. It was said that one could even take the position of Jisoo’s right-hand man if they did well.
“Hah, huk… Oh! Lord Jisoo!”
Unconsciously, Bianca murmured as she remembered the presence of Jisoo whom she loved. She quickly regained her composure.
With a clunk, the elevator arrived, and the two stepped onto the splendid platform.
“There, that’s my room over there.”
Bianca led Lian to her room. Her shadow swayed as if she couldn’t wait for the upcoming hunt.
Before long, the two arrived at a splendid door. Bianca naturally opened her door.
“The door won’t open unless it’s me.”
Bianca talked about the lack of security facilities on the floor where Ryan stayed and entered the room.
Thud.
The heavy door closed, leaving only Bianca and Ryan in the room. Ryan looked around the luxurious room, different from the one he had seen before.
“Is it different from the room you saw before?”
“Yes, it is.”
“On the top floor, you can decorate your house as you like.”
You can change not only the internal structure but also the design of the furniture and the atmosphere.
“If you come up to the top floor, you’ll live with me here. There are many empty rooms here, so you won’t be uncomfortable.”
Bianca introduced the luxurious interior to captivate Ryan’s heart. While they were touring the room for a while, Ryan scratched his head and said,
“The house is really nice… but I think I should go back now.”
“What?”
“It’s been more than 10 minutes, and Iris is waiting anxiously for me.”
At that, Bianca bit her lip.
“Thank you for showing me around today. I’ll take my leave now.”
As Ryan turned around without hesitation to leave Bianca’s room, she grabbed his wrist abruptly.
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