Chapter 313

Chapter Ten: Finally Grasping Destiny (5K)

The offerings have arrived.

Yuki's speed caught the Alliance Tower Explorers off guard; they were trying to establish a connection with God through prayer, hoping to avoid His attacks.

Suddenly, the Bone Graveyard lifted its restrictions, allowing them to reach the altar without any trouble. Before they could even thank the Witch God, a demon appeared before them.

I was a bit confused because very few people go to the top floor, so completing the task isn't difficult; I could just stay at the bottom and suffer.

Even the most greedy chosen ones to explore the tower will become fertilizer halfway through. Very few can even get through the sea of blood, and even if they do, they'll quickly retreat once they see the third level.

The reason is simple: there's a way out when you conquer a tower, making it hard to inspire players to fight to the death.

Then they saw the smug-looking black-haired girl and immediately understood.

"Rita, a Class A wanted criminal!"

"The Chosen Tower Explorers colluded with the Rebels; no wonder they've come this far."

"Send a message to the Alliance: the chosen explorers of the Tower of Asura must be eliminated!"

Yuki heard the scream, but didn't have time to analyze the words. He only knew that the Alliance really wanted to go to the highest level to confront the Witch Spirit, and wouldn't allow others to do the same.

Let's not even mention the noble tower explorers; their goal is to get rich. As for the players, if it weren't for the 'chance' of gaining control of these Soulless Ones, Yuki.

If the enemy is afraid, then I've done the right thing.

"This is an eternal Truth," Yuki said rapidly, glancing at the massive hand that was descending like a mountain.

"Protect yourself, then help, help with all your might!"

He didn't know what a Level 1 wanted criminal was, but he was certain that Rita was a key figure.

Before anyone could answer, he lunged forward. Without the 'invisibility cloak,' he was immediately exposed, and the giant hand changed direction and slammed down.

Boom!!

The ground was collapsing, sending countless bone fragments flying. It was likely that even a mountain peak would be flattened. Yuki had no intention of fighting it and simply chose to bypass it.

Go to the fourth floor; that way I will find a moment of peace.

The game's hints belong to the highest rules, transcending the will of that so-called Witch Spirit, and he already has ample experience in how to obtain peace.

Touching the altar is the way to pass the level.

"Stop him! Don't let him get near the altar!"

The Alliance reacted immediately, with five people forming a battle formation. As it turned out, these true tower explorers were not on the same level as those nobles.

All were at or above the Transcendental Grade III level, with the leader reaching the Monster level.

As the dense barrage of missiles rained down, Yuki immediately made a judgment: no matter what weapons the wizards in this world wielded, they were all mages; the only difference lay in their areas of expertise.

The purest Soul Crystal unleashed a powerful burst of energy, unleashing a wall of flames in front of them. Missiles the size of washbasins, equipped with tracking capabilities, were launched, while the strongest warrior, wielding a double-headed sword, charged forward to meet them head-on.

This wasn't enough for Yuki his full power, but don't forget, there's a giant hand behind him.

The split knuckles, like floating cannons, spewed out the Heat rays of light. They didn't aim directly at Yuki, but instead formed a triangular position around him, firmly enveloping him in the middle.

Gravity?

Click.

Yuki felt as if a mountain was pressing down on his shoulders, creating a crater several meters deep in the ground. His joints creaked and groaned, as an immense force pressed him to the ground.

Ahead, the Alliance explorers lined up, each preparing their most powerful spells to blast the demon to smithereens.

A fingerless hand pressed down from above, causing the sky to darken rapidly.

But at that moment, the Devil's Vision detected a void, and the gravity shield was purified, creating a large hole.

I told you you were capable of more than that.

Yuki dashed out in a single stride, catching both the giant hand and the wizard completely off guard. They were both preparing to blast the demon to pieces in one fell swoop.

"It's blasphemy! Find that Soulless Ones blasphemer who desecrated the Witch God!" the leader, wielding a double-headed sword, shouted, blocking Yuki's attack with his light blade, only to find he was no match for him.

Rita could become invisible in front of the Witch Beasts, but she couldn't become invisible through light. A wizard quickly spotted her and fired a homing missile.

Soulless Ones cannot use witchcraft, and their physical bodies are as fragile as ordinary people. However, Rita has a way to resist. She crushed a Soul Crystal, let the magic bullet hit it, creating ripples, and then nothing was left.

Erase? Purify?

Yuki caught a glimpse of this scene out of the corner of his eye. He wasn't surprised to see the Alliance Tower Explorers. Since witchcraft couldn't kill them, he figured he could just hack them to pieces. Surely they couldn't be purified that way.

Ugh--

The air crackled, knuckles swirled around him, and a giant hand swept across the ground like a city wall. He couldn't escape, nor did he intend to. His charge was merely to gather the enemies together and bring them into the range of his domain.

The Night Furnace Domain.

The recently cooled domain unfolded, tearing Spatial Severance. The giant hand pierced through the afterimage, but it couldn't cross space to smash Yuki into a pulp. Even the knuckles disappeared along with it.

The leader stopped in his tracks, somewhat stunned by the dense network of light before him.

Where are they?

With a single dash, he could plunge the sword into the blasphemer's chest, turn around, and his pupils would contract.

The space was littered with corpses, and at her feet lay a beautiful head. Upon closer inspection, wasn't this the Grand Duke's daughter?

Blood flowed into streams atop the pile of corpses, where a demon engulfed in flames, wielding a knife in both hands, stared at him with gentle eyes.

Welcome to my domain.

That's what he said.

Without unleashing hidden strength or upgrading skills on the spot, the battle is simply an art of following a plan step by step. Yuki even utilizes human instincts.

When a monster charges at full speed, normal people would gather together to defend the only way in and then use the power of the building itself to fight it.

Then, Yuki predicted their prediction.

The giant hand swept across tens of thousands of square meters of land, then stopped. It couldn't reach Yuki, who had activated the domain, nor could it see Rita. Also, due to the twenty-meter limit, it hadn't been included within the domain yet.

There were only two places where fighting was still taking place on the entire third floor: Frieren, who was desperately dodging, and the mercenaries who were covering for him with a death wish. There was no need for it to intervene in either of these situations.

A perfectly positioned area made the battle unpredictable, and the faces in the air also became strange, just before he made his choice—

Click.

In the entire cemetery, thousands upon thousands of skeletons instantly disintegrated and returned to their restful state; even the giant hand disintegrated once more.

Rules are rules. Players who go to the next level will find a moment of peace on this level. The game's message transcends all will; whether the Witch Spirit wants it or not, it cannot interfere.

Call.

Rita plopped down on the ground and saw the man standing on the altar. Those despicable lackeys had vanished without a trace, not even their corpses were visible. She took out her pocket watch and checked it.

Two minutes? Two minutes to take down an entire squad of the Alliance tower divers!?

"Absolute rules... spatial abilities would be very useful here? Hmm, no, even the Flying Thunder God would have to place the kunai on the altar first."

Yuki appeared calm. What he had just done was simple: he 'invited' the Alliance Tower Explorer into the domain and dealt with him, then took advantage of the pause in the giant hand to leap onto the altar at top speed.

The Night Furnace Domain cannot be moved, so all the battle plans were to get as close as possible. Fortunately, everyone did their best and finally got him to that position.

' The Witch Beasts don't use the naked eye to search, so abilities like invisibility are ineffective here. Tsk, I wonder if my senior's special ability can be used as a cheat.'

Yuki looked up at the sky; the four-eyed face had already disappeared. After thinking for a moment, he realized that if he could divert the Witch Spirit's attention elsewhere, his senior might truly be completely forgotten.

At this point, the teammates who had fallen behind caught up after escaping danger.

In the short time it Yuki to launch his charge, only a dozen or so mercenaries remained, including Rita and Jis, while the three Soulless Ones remained.

Everyone looked at him in awe. Records also show that chosen explorers climbed the tower continuously, and one even had the ability to teleport the entire group, but he died halfway before obtaining the coordinates of the altar.

"You all did a great job, we'll be able to face the Witch Spirit soon."

"No, no, no, it's because of your exceptional strength, and Lady Rita's pure nature." Peggy quickly shook her head, clearly aware of her own limitations.

The Soulless Ones alone cannot make it, and Yuki alone will be exhausted halfway through, but the combination of the two is invincible.

Yuki nodded, too lazy to engage in mutual flattery, and took out pieces of armor and weapons from his domain, all of which were spoils left behind by the Tower Explorers.

These items are useless to the players, so they're perfect for the mercenaries. He also discovered that these wizards rely heavily on the quality of Soul Crystal, as equipment can greatly enhance their combat power.

"Huh? The Narcissus Holy Sword?"

"This is the Black Armor of a Tower Explorer directly under the Alliance."

The mercenaries stared in disbelief. This equipment was something only found in legends; compared to it, the equipment they had bought with their life savings was practically junk.

Their gazes were filled with awe and gratitude. While they couldn't fully utilize the power of this equipment with their current strength, it would still elevate their power to a higher level.

"We've been quite frank with each other." Yuki smiled meaningfully. There was no need for a deal; he had already tested the power of the Soulless Ones in the battle.

Simply put, it's purification, like the other pole of a magnet, specifically targeting Witch Beasts. It can create an 'invisible barrier' and directly purify witchcraft, exhibiting a canceling characteristic.

With these characteristics, preventing the resurrection of the Witch God is not just empty talk.

"Frieren, now you know why I called them keys."

The round-faced girl pursed her lips. She had always disapproved of the risky climb, but she had only survived thanks to Jis.

She focused all her energy on dodging the powerful sorcery, and the dense barrage of projectiles was completely neutralized by the force field created by the Soulless Ones; otherwise, she would have been riddled with holes long ago.

"They are indeed special beings within the instance, but they are not strong enough. Their ability is somewhat like splitting a soul." Frieren pointed to the blonde girl not far away, who looked like a puppet, dazed and blank.

"The side effects were too severe; she's practically ruined."

"Rita, where do you stand among the Soulless Ones?" Yuki turned and asked, needing an assessment.

"Why... well, I'm one of the strongest Soulless Ones." The girl puffed out her flat chest, quite proudly.

I can tell, his condition has indeed improved a lot, and he still has the energy to brag.

"How many of you are there? To be honest, these are not only comrades-in-arms, but once I control the tower, I can bring you all into the Witch God's Tower."

Yuki's first sentence was meaningless, but the second sentence caused everyone's expression to subtly change.

Weren't they trying every possible way to get into the tower? Weren't they hitching rides everywhere? Now, who is more reliable and closer to the top floor than Yuki?

The Rebels must have split into many groups, cooperating with different players to try and enter the second phase. This came with a lot of sacrifices, just like Yuki had taken good care of them, yet they still suffered heavy casualties.

Now a shortcut is laid out before us, and it's incredibly tempting.

"Aren't you... afraid of creating conflict with us over the issue of the Witch God?" Rita asked hesitantly, knowing that these chosen tower explorers only cared about their own interests.

"Don't worry, because I don't use witchcraft, and your assistant is as weak as a chicken."

The direct answer instantly made Rita blush. She wanted to give this rude jerk a good scolding, but she didn't dare.

"Think it over carefully. We can talk after I deal with the Witch Spirit, but remember, this is your best chance, and your only chance."

Yuki shrugged. His sense of mission would help him persuade the other party, and he was too lazy to waste his breath. He glanced at the peaceful graveyard.

He had wiped out all the idlers in the Tower of Asura, leaving only one team of players struggling in the sea of blood.

It was a really enjoyable process of planning the strategy. There were some coincidences, but everything unfolded according to my plan.

"Frieren, how long will it take you to recover your magic?"

About two hours.

"Then I'll give you two hours to rest and get back to your best condition." Yuki glanced at the steps behind him and the vortex above his head, like a fog gate in a Souls-like game, with a boss waiting inside.

"Two hours later, we will depart and deploy according to the new operational plan."

Time flew by, and two hours later, everyone looked refreshed; even the dazed Jis had regained some of her clarity.

For the Yuki felt the 'goodwill' of the Reincarnation Game. After killing so many bosses, this was the first time he had time to adjust his condition and lead an entire team to conquer the game.

With stamina restored and newly acquired equipment familiarized and infused with magic, the player also gains an additional, hidden benefit.

[Player Yuki, you have climbed to the third floor of the Tower of Asura, participation rate 70%. First-time climber receives double rewards: 6 Enhancement Points]

Phew, this time I tried to cheat, and sure enough, I didn't get all the rewards.

Yuki roughly understood the participation mechanic. If he had directly attacked the giant skeletal hand, it would have been 100%. According to the rules of the Reincarnation Game, the reward and the risk are equal.

How many enhancement points do you have?

"Two, after all, the participation rate is only 20%." Frieren lowered his voice, but there was not a trace of complaint.