Chapter 71

Chapter 71

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The reticent young man, Kang Chan, regained consciousness in an unfamiliar vacant lot.

Wh-where am I?

Is this some kind of hidden camera prank?

Strangers. An unfamiliar space. It was a situation tense enough to make anyone nervous, and Kang Chan was no exception.

...Why does that guy look so fierce?

However, as Kang Chan became more tense, his expression would harden, leading to misunderstandings by those around him. Of course, his naturally stern appearance must have contributed to this.

Mom...

Damn it, damn it...

As time passed, emotions like anxiety, impatience, and fear gradually subsided.

...So, where are we?

Its so muggy...

Just when people started to take an interest in where they were,

A man muttered softly,

...Status window.

Most people seemed to have missed it amid the murmuring, but Kang Chan, sitting right next to him, clearly heard the voice.

What, what?

His reaction was one of surprise, eyes widening in shock.

...Status window.

Then, for Kang Chan to murmur Status window was perhaps a natural progression.

It was mere curiosity. He had no intention of taking the lead in such a situation. Kang Chan, who often created unnecessary misunderstandings due to his intense appearance, trusted the saying Just by staying still, youre halfway there more than anything else.

But even Kang Chan couldnt maintain his composure after seeing his status window.

Intimidation [S+] - The weak must look up to you. You exude an aura that plunges surrounding lifeforms into a state of fear.

!

Startled, Kang Chan abruptly rose from his seat. He was so flustered upon seeing the S+ rating that he failed to notice the attention of everyone else drawn to him.

...Intimidation?

The moment he muttered this,

Whoosh!

It was like the gaze of a predator. The aura emitted by murderers for whom killing was second nature.

An aura that would instill fear in any living being emanated from Kang Chan, causing everyone in the clearing to instinctively lower their eyes without understanding why.

...

After surveying the people around him, Kang Chan finally realized what he had done. He had unintentionally drawn crazy attention in this strange place among strangers.

The best course now would be to deactivate the trait and sit down as if nothing had happened...

The problem was, that Kang Chan, still unskilled with his abilities, was not accustomed to using them. It was like writing with his left hand - a sensation that seemed controllable, yet tantalizingly elusive.

Yet, it was clear he had to deactivate the trait. People were trembling under the pressure of his murderous intent, some to the point of wetting themselves in fear. Kang Chan grunted, focusing all his energy on turning off Intimidation.

...

Was it because he was too concentrated on deactivating the trait?

Hello! Wasting life in the most splendid way... Huh?

Kang Chan didnt notice a small winged creature, the size of a young child, approaching him.

What are you doing?

!

The moment the tutorial fairy leaned in, Kang Chan was startled out of his wits.

A strange environment. Unknown people. Uncontrollable abilities. In a situation where stress was already brimming, suddenly, a monster thrust its face forward.

Thud!

No one could blame Kang Chan for instinctively hitting it in such a scenario. It wouldnt be fair to label him a barbarian or a thug.

But even if the action was justified by the situation, the one who committed the act must bear the responsibility.

The tutorial fairy, eyes rolling back, crashed to the ground like a broken puppet.

Impossible Achievement Alert! -You are the first in human history to subdue an angel!

If this tower was anything like the ones in the works Kang Chan knew of, his life would always be on the line from here on out.

If the situation was fraught with danger, Kang Chan decided to choose the option that would bring him benefit.

My name is Kang Chan.

He deliberately roughened his voice. His expression was completely neutral. His gaze was empty, looking far off into the distance.

Kang Chan had decided to play the role of the overwhelming powerhouse that they wanted.

...Anyone who gets in my way will be killed.

To survive in this tower.

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...And thats how it happened.

Kang Chan finished his long explanation and closed his mouth.

I understood that due to the misunderstanding, he was forced into a situation where he had to act the part of a strong character. I figured I would have done the same in such a situation.

...So you entered floor 3-5 because...

Yeah.

Kang Chan let out a wry laugh.

I was trying to catch a bus. The ones following me might be weird in the head, but their abilities are outstanding.

...Where did they go now?

Theyre probably earnestly advancing through the other 3-5 floor. We got separated because I was the last to enter.

Originally, Kang Chan had planned to progress through floor 3-5 with his followers, but due to the 3rd-floor grouping people in fours, he inevitably got separated from his group.

It seems I wasnt the only one who was fooled. I also failed in my attempt to ride the Choi Ji-won bus.

But theres a part of your explanation thats lacking.

...What part?

Your fist. In the story you just told, theres no mention of that fist.

...After I hit the fairy, a message appeared saying I was the first to subdue an angel.

Ah.

The reward evolved the Intimidation trait. That should explain it.

Indeed.

Im not exactly sure what this Trait Evolution given as a reward entails...

But it seems like that evolution was suitable for playing the role of an overwhelming powerhouse, just like emitting a murderous aura.

Youre right about your earlier guess. This fist... it cant be used carelessly. Its a power with great risks.

Kang Chan said this in a self-mocking tone, then lifted his head to look directly at me.

Ive laid all my cards on the table. Now its your turn.

...My turn?

If youre a regressor, you must know more about the 3rd floor than I do.

The murderous intent was gone, but Kang Chans eyes remained sharp.

Do you have a plan? A plan to clear the 3rd floor?

...

Kang Chans abilities. The crazy golem that reflects kinetic energy. Wolves. Mirrors. Trauma. Arrows. Traps. Natives. Spears. Dok Su-hee. Enchantments.

All the experiences Ive had so far fragmented and floated through my mind.

Uh, um... Arent you all coming?

Just when An Kyung-Joon, tired of waiting, cautiously stepped forward to see what was happening

I have it.

The solution emerged in my mind.

Just one.

A solution as narrow as the point of a needle.

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