Chapter 363: The Sky That Gathers Screams (5)

Chapter 363: The Sky That Gathers Screams (5)

6.

The duel had ended. The Wand Of Ages was defeated, and I had won.

It was a unanimous decision, so all that was left was the aftermath.

Death King No. Do you plan to establish [The Sky That Gathers Screams] as a new pillar, Duke?

Baron Gu Won-ha asked. However, the Tower Master lightly shook her head.

No. Screaming Sky currently does not wish to become a pillar.

Screaming Sky?

I tilted my head in confusion.

Are you referring to me?

Yes. [The Sky That Gathers Screams] is a bit long, isnt it? Since its about screams, thus Screaming Sky. Collecting peoples memories means collecting their names, so Screaming Sky (). Giving back their lives after living through their lifetimes makes it Screaming Sky (). Lastly, the heaven that rules the underworld, the dark sky of the netherworld, is also Screaming Sky ().

Youre good at naming.

Ive had many children. It was a necessary skill.

For some reason, there was a moment when it was not the Tower Master but the princess who proudly puffed out her chest.

So, do you wish to become a pillar right now, Screaming Sky?

I looked around.

If I become a pillar now, that means

Your ascent will end here.

The Tower Master continued.

While a Constellation controls one floor, a pillar manages the entire tower. Just as its not an achievement for a Constellation to frolic within the floor it governs, it makes no sense for one who has become a pillar to ascend the tower.

I thought deeply.

And then I answered.

For now, I want to reach the 100th floor.

That response seemed unexpectedly to the pillars.

But the Tower Master nodded as if she had guessed I would say so.

Yes. Then, for now, lets conclude with you becoming a full Constellation. Kim Screaming Sky ssi.

I dont quite like being renamed like that

Kim Stupid ssi. (ED: The name given to Kim Gongja is now Screaming Sky, which is (Myeongcheon), but the Korean word for stupid is also similar, (Meongcheong), as you can see from the romanization, with only a difference of y and e. So, from pronunciation, it might sound as if calling him stupid.)

Thats too much!? You just wanted to call me that, so you laid out all those plausible reasons and named me?!

To truly become a Constellation, there are conditions.

Conditions.

Its more of a procedure, really. Once you complete this procedure, you can finally bestow blessings upon your followers.

What is it?

Once you are completed as a Constellation, you can never erase a skill again.

Lets see.

The Tower Master snapped her fingers.

Then, slowly, rectangular shapes began to appear in the air and floated leisurely.

Golden, silver, and copper-stained they were none other than my skill cards.

[I Want To Become Just Like You (S+)], [Returners Clockwork Watch (EX)], [Sword Constellation (A+)], [Hundred Ghosts Reincarnation (SSS)], [Goblin High Society (F)], [Infernal Heavens Demonic Art (A+)], [Salvation of a Torn Goddess (A+)], [Infernal Heavens Formation (S)], [The Earth Bone Dragons Skull (SSS+)]

The Tower Master looked at me with disbelief.

Really. You only have the cream of the crop. Dont you think your conscience has left on a trip when you look at it yourself?

To say I only have the best ones, [Goblin High Society (F)] is there too?

What are you talking about? Thats precisely your identity. Even if you give up all other cards, you must protect Goblin High at all costs.

You truly have high standards.

Indeed, this Tower Master gets it.

So, Ill give you an opportunity, Screaming Sky.

An opportunity, you say

Its simple. Previously, Screaming Sky upgraded [Summoning of Hundred Ghosts (SS)] to [Hundred Ghosts Reincarnation (SSS)] as a reward for clearing floors 11 to 19, right? The same reward. In other words, the opportunity to consolidate and eliminate your skills.

A complete consolidation and elimination of skills.

When a baron becomes a duke, he organizes his titles and fiefs once. Its like consolidating all the scattered territories into one [Duchy], you might say? Tidying up ownerships along the way.

The Tower Master, who was also a noble of a certain kingdom, brought out an analogy that was quite aristocratic.

Can I manipulate the skills as I wish?

Yes. Though, you would have to persuade me.

The Tower Master giggled, covering her lower face. Flap. Her long sleeve, unlike any style from Earth, fluttered, and above, her purple eyes were half-open.

However, this is not a mere reward, Screaming Sky. You know, its about deciding what kind of Constellation you will become.

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A god must be clear. Intuitive. Because a god is a helper, and only when its clear who can be helped, the followers will seek help. Look at Mutia. [I can regress your life]. How clear is that? On the other hand

Taotie () was unclear about what kind of Constellation it was. Indeed. Is the power of a Constellation in the intuitiveness of its ability?

Yes, yes. Exactly. In short, have a good set of skills. Simple, isnt it?

I rested my chin on my hand and looked down.

Engulfed in thought.

What can I do for people?

In other words, what is my power.

For whom can I be beneficial?

In other words, what is my domain.

What do I need to remain as myself?

In other words, what is my support.

The contemplation was long. I came up with answers on my own. Then, suddenly, I realized that the Tower Master was quietly watching me, waiting.

I could have left the work to Baron Gu Won-ha and left. The duel was over, and this was just a matter of wrapping things up. Why did she stay?

Of course, the Tower Master was showing me favor. She might prefer to personally give me the reward rather than delegate the task to a subordinate.Discover new chapters at novelhall.com

But I arrived at a different interpretation.

I can ask you. I can seek and listen to your advice on what would be the best course of action.

The Tower Master smiled broadly.

Correct.

As expected.

I felt the pressure in my heart melt away. The Tower Master is the god of this tower. She is the central pillar, the starlight pinned in the highest night sky.

If I want to become stronger as a Constellation, where else could I find a better advisor?

None. Definitely none. This is a fantastic opportunity.

The Tower Master was right. She was offering me an [opportunity]. Not just the chance to consolidate and eliminate skills, but also the opportunity to make use of the Tower Master. It would be truly dumb not to use this chance.

Thank you.

Dont mention it. Reward and punishment according to deeds. Its the most basic virtue that nobles should possess.

Then Ill ask right away. How can you never tire?

I could feel the gaze of the pillars that remained in the convention hall on me. Emotions filled their gazes. Since they did not hide them, I could immediately understand the emotions nature.

Jealousy. Envy.

The Tower Master was their master. Given the Tower Masters life and character, she was probably the master who monopolized their love. And its natural psychology to want to monopolize as much as one is monopolized.

Now, Im truly in competition with the pillars.

Do they act this way even knowing Im loyally devoted to Raviel?

[Salvation of a Torn Goddess (A+) transforms into Goddess of Protection (S)!]

Goblin High Society is

No. I wont change it. Go back.

[Skill Non-Revision.]

[Goblin High Society is preserved.]

[Its preposterous to try and erase it!]

Fox~nim has sworn to be with me for eternity. If I am clinging to the same timeline as Raviel, Fox~nim is the guardian who ensures that timeline does not break. I wish for Fox~nims existence to be acknowledged.

It shall be as you say.

[Eternal Alliance of Time.]

[The Lord of Manseng acknowledges your skill.]

[You obtain A Music Box Only for You (EX).]

What about Hishmith Kritz and Mutia, Screaming Sky?

They were only subjugated under me for a while; they are not allies I will be with eternally. They wouldnt want that from the start.

Thats a correct and precise judgment. Those subjugated by force, not by heart, will rebel when the power weakens or they find a stronger force.

Yes. So, there may be times I borrow their powers, but its not my power. However, please integrate [Infernal Heavens Demonic Art] and [Infernal Heavens Formation].

I spoke emphatically.

Both skills simply depict the sky of Infernal Heavens.

That too is a valid point.

The Tower Master nodded.

Ill name it Infernal Heavens.

[Skill Revision.]

[Infernal Heavens Demonic Art (A+) and Infernal Heavens Formation (S) are integrated.]

[The two skills integrate into Infernal Heavens (SSS)!]

And so.

My skill set was completed.

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Name: Kim Gong-ja

Rank: S-Class

Skills (10/10)

1. A Regressors Love (EX)

2. Returners Clockwork Watch (EX)

3. I Want To Become Just Like You (S+)

4. Hundred Ghosts Reincarnation (SSS+)

5. The Earth Bone Dragons Skull (SSS+)

6. Sword Constellation (A+)

7. Goddess of Protection (S)

8. A Music Box Only for You (EX)

9. Goblin High Society (F)

10. Infernal Heavens (SSS)

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Skill 1 [A Regressors Love] is the foundation for me to be myself. Its the wick that allows a candle to continue burning as a candle.

Skills 2 [Returners Clockwork Watch] to 5 [The Earth Bone Dragons Skull] are my powers. They allow me to see someones trauma, summon ghosts, and create a body for them.

Skills 6 [Sword Constellation] to 8 [A Music Box Only for You] are my allies. We are bound not just by presence, but at the soul level.

Skill 9 [Goblin High Society] is Goblin High Society. Does it need an explanation?

Skill 10 [Infernal Heavens] is my force. My sword. My source. Its the handle I grabbed to not be devoured by this world, and the blade I swing to cut through this world.

Kim Gong-ja ssi.

After all work was completed.

The Tower Master quietly looked up at me.

Just nod, and the process to complete you as a Constellation will be finished.

Yes.

You wont be able to erase skills anymore.

Yes.

You wont be able to die.

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Up until now, you could have torn [Returners Clockwork Watch] whenever you wanted, if you desired. You could have returned to a life that ends with death. But once you nod, you can never go back to how you were before.

Indeed.

Not being able to tear the skill means just that.

Even if you die, youll only go back a day. Even if you die over and over, wishing to return as a child, the skill only works within the world inside the tower. You cant go back to the past before you set foot in the tower. You cant return to the outside world.

Let me ask you one last time, said the Tower Master.

Do you truly accept eternity?

Yes.

Knowing the weight of those words, I nodded.

Ive walked this far only to bear that weight.

I will remain as the sky for those who eternally scream.

.

And the Tower Master, having walked this far only to deliver this message to someone, spoke.

May luck be with you.

Tick.

Time that had stopped began to flow again.

[Stage 76 has been cleared.]

[Stage 77 has been cleared.]

[Stage 78 has been cleared.]

[Stage 79 has been cleared.]

With the defeat of the Wand Of Ages, all the stages he managed were instantly cleared.

What would have happened to Yoo Soo-ha, who had been officiating?

Perhaps, Ill find out about that soon too.

Light leaked out from beneath my feet, quickly obscuring my view.

[Your level grows.]

[Your skill slot expands.]

And then.

[Your rank is now SSS-Class.]

[You are The Sky That Gathers Screams.]

Paaaat!

As I was declared an SSS-Class Hunter, I was engulfed in white light.

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