Chapter 1003

Chapter 1003

[Your Title: Candidate for Eight Pillars has been changed.]

[You have acquired the Title: Eight Pillar's Successor.]

When Minhyuk heard the notifications, he looked at Rocado in shock. Rocado just chuckled. He had secretly checked the crystal ball while steaming the snow crab.

Through the crystal ball, Rocado could check what happened during the Cave of Restriction’s final trial, the Restriction of Frustration. Of course, Rocado had only seen a part of the process and the results. However, what he had seen left him in shock and awe.

‘Just because one is a God does not mean that one could have a stronger mental strength and that they could endure and tolerate pain.’

No. Because he was a god, he would feel more frustrated at the fact that he could not do it, and it would make him give up faster. But this young man before Rocado could go through the trial and finish it with remarkable patience. It was truly shocking, especially since he was the Battle God.

‘I think the only person that can replace me is... him.’

However, there were other reasons why Rocado was convinced that the only one who could replace him was Minhyuk.

‘I did not expect he would win against me in the Restriction of Frustration.’

Of course, the Restriction of Frustration temporarily gave Minhyuk greater strength the longer he persevered. However, no matter how high his power had been temporarily raised, Rocado knew well that no one should have been able to exceed his score. In the first place, he had already passed the test.

‘The Food God becoming an Eight Pillar... it’s not so bad.’

Helenia was the Pillar of Magic.

Athenae was the Pillar of Everyone’s Support.

Rocado was the Pillar of Creating Something.

Kronad was the Pillar of the Holy Ones.

Obren was the Pillar of the Evil Ones, also known as the Pillar of Knowledge.

Then, the Pillar of Eating would be created to fill in the gaps.

‘Of course, that is still a story for the future.’

Rocado wanted to help Minhyuk, even if it was just a little bit.

Meanwhile, Minhyuk, who checked the contents of the title that had changed from Candidate for Eight Pillars to Eight Pillars's Successor, was left stunned.

(Eight Pillar's Successor)

Unique Title

Title Effects:

•All of your stats will increase by 9%.

•Eight Pillar’s Protective Coating.

•The Unyielding One

•Double Skill

•Successor Recognized by Rocado

The increase in all of his stats had increased by 2%. Aside from that, the only difference that he saw was the part where it said, ‘Successor Recognized by Rocado, ’ which had been added after the rest of the skills. And after checking the detailed explanation, Minhyuk was able to confirm something.

[Once you reach Level 700, the 1st quest to help you find Rocado’s power will open and reveal itself.]

[This will give you more power and help you take one step closer to becoming the true Eight Pillar.]

“...!”

Minhyuk was shocked. This meant that Rocado had opened the path for Minhyuk to become one of the Eight Pillars. At this moment, Minhyuk realized something.

‘The Food God’s growth may not yet be over.’

All of the class quests related to the Food God had already ended. But when he saw the notification about the quests associated with Rocado, he realized that the power of the Food God, which had already grown stagnant, would once again have the chance to grow even further.

‘He is the Father of Dexterity.’

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“Thank you,” Minhyuk said, his heart thumping wildly as he looked at the Sword of Aeon.

‘The lower the chances of successful reinforcement, the higher the power it could display once it is successful.’

This was a knowledge that everyone knew of. The +1 reinforcement of the Sword of Aeon, which was already reinforced once, was considered impossible. That was why he looked forward to how much stronger it had become.

(Sword of Aeon +1)

Rank: God

Requirements: God, the One that Lifted the Second Seal

Durability: ∞/∞

Attack Power: 2,654

Special Abilities:

•Increase all stats by 40%.

•Reduce all skills’ cooldown by 35%.

•Passive Skill: 2.5x Basic Attack Damage

•Passive Skill: The Greatest Sword

•Active Skill: Submission and Surrender

•Active Skill: God’s Dual Sword Technique

Description: Aeon. This sword has been sealed for so long that one cannot remember when it was first sealed. Only its second seal has been lifted, and the sword still cannot exert its full power.

‘The basics have increased by a lot, right?’

The basic attack power of the sword had increased by nearly 300. Not only that, the increase in all stats had also increased by 3% while the passive skill double basic attack damage had turned into 2.5x basic attack damage. This meant that the damage of Minhyuk’s basic attack had risen by around 10%.

With his overpowered stats and the Sword of Aeon in hand, a 10% increase in basic attack damage would mean he could quickly deal with more enemies with his basic attacks alone. Minhyuk smiled in satisfaction.

Indeed, the players joining the fun were less hyped up and excited than the reporters expected.

“Everyone already knows that Player Minhyuk is the Battle God. The completion of a temple will not generate many issues.”

“That’s true.” Go Eun-Ah could only nod her head bitterly.

Of course, she had always supported Minhyuk and the Beyond the Heavens Empire. However, even in her eyes, she could tell that this event would fail to make any waves.

‘Ah, if a huge issue suddenly breaks out, I will write a sensational article.’

However, everyone present was of the same mindset.

At that moment, Alvier, the core figure in the temple's construction, appeared in front of everyone’s eyes. Alvier was a well-known figure among the players and NPCs. Everyone knew he was a sought-after figure to the point that all gods had commissioned him to build a temple for them.

The reporters rushed forward and began to throw one question after another at Alvier.

“How was the construction of the temple this time?”

“Is there anything special inside?”

“Since this is the Battle God’s Temple, is the quality much better than the others?”

Alvier was an NPC. He was in a position where he could choose to respond harshly to such questions. However, what happened last time left a deep impression on him, and he felt very honored to have built this temple for Minhyuk.

“A temple that has recognized its god. That is the kind of temple the Battle God’s Temple is.”

After leaving those words, Alvier moved to leave. It seemed like he was still swamped. As for the reporters? They only needed those words to create provocative titles. After all, they were better at doing things like this than others.

[Minhyuk: The God Recognized by the Temple.]

[From a God Above Gods to a God Above a Temple. How far will Minhyuk go?]

However, even after writing such articles, these reporters still felt that it was lacking.

At that moment, Haze appeared in front of everyone. She said, “His Majesty has not yet arrived. The start of the completion ceremony will be delayed for a bit. I hope that you understand.”

“Ah...”

“Ey. Just get it over with.”

The reporters clamored loudly. And Go Eun-Ah? She looked at them as if they were nothing but pathetic people.

‘This is the reason why reporters always get criticized.’

It was because they openly expressed their discomfort and annoyance. When they settled down and began to wait, a shocking notification rang in everyone’s ears, leaving the reporters stunned.

[One of the Eight Pillars, Rocado, has descended!]

For most players, the Eight Pillars were a source of fear. This was primarily because of Helenia’s influence. In addition, they did not know who Rocado was.

“Wh– What the hell?!”

“Shouldn’t we log out right now?”

“It seems like he appeared somewhere near here?”

“Why does he have to appear in Beyond the Heavens Empire...? Heok?! Don’t tell me he’s trying to keep Minhyuk, who has become the Battle God, in check?!”

The words of one of the reporters sounded reasonable enough. Was this man coming here to destroy the Battle God’s Temple? The reporters, wrapped in their thoughts, were left confused.

However, when they looked around, they saw that the Beyond the Heavens Empire soldiers stood there calmly as they waited for their emperor.

At that moment, Reporter Go Eun-Ah and PD Kim Daeguk made eye contact.

“Something’s strange.”

“Yes. I didn’t get any warning notifications.”

Those who had seen Helenia received flashing red warning notifications along with the notifications about her descent. But the notifications now? There were no warning notifications.

“I’m sorry for the delay. Unfortunately, the completion ceremony will be delayed for a bit longer.”

Then, Minhyuk appeared behind the reporters. But his words made the faces of the reporters grow ugly.

‘We’re all going to die now, but you’re just saying that you came late and there will be a delay. What the hell...’

‘Just a delay in the completion ceremony? Are you nuts...!’

‘Do you think we’re free all day?!’

Their expressions grew uglier by the second.

[You have seen one of the Eight Pillars, Jack-of-all-Trades Rocado.]

[He is the Father of Dexterity.]

[Those who have seen Rocado will experience a 13% increase in DEX and a 20% increase in EXP Acquisition Rate. The buff would remain for a day.]

“...!”

“...!”

“...!”

Only at this moment did the reporters realize that the new Eight Pillar that appeared before them was related to dexterity. What did being related to dexterity mean? It meant that they would make something.

Go Eun-Ah’s pupils started to shake. ‘Don’t tell me... The reason for delaying the completion ceremony...?’

Minhyuk just smiled faintly and asked for their understanding. “I’m sorry, but my statue, portraits, and artifacts have not yet been displayed inside the Battle God’s Temple.”

Go Eun-Ah hurriedly asked, “You said it’s not yet been displayed. Are they still unfinished, or are they already finished?”

In response to that question, Minhyuk said, “It’s going to be made right here and now.”

“...!”

“...!”

A commotion broke out among the reporters.