Chapter 68 – Defining the Intruder #1 The Tower. Everyone except Manus thoroughly scoured the tower, but to no avail. Six hours. They exhausted all the time granted by the golden clock, yet there was no trace of Emerson. Everyone’s expressions hardened, and conversation gradually dwindled. Though they seemed to be quietly attending to their…

Chapter 67 — The Scenario Continues to Unfold 1 The dissipation of mana is palpably felt. The magic ensnaring the demons steadily drained their life force. It took but a moment for the masks to freeze and shatter. After all, Manus, fortified with an array of skills, was far surpassing level 50 firepower. It was…

Chapter 66 — The DLC’s Unexpected Generosity 1 Boss. A word denoting the head of an organization, a skilled individual, a superior, a ruler. In modern parlance, this term ‘boss’ carries numerous connotations. Undoubtedly, the medium where ‘boss’ finds its most widespread and popular usage is in the realm of gaming. Manus was intimately familiar…

Chapter 65 — A Quest to Reclaim Lost Memories 1 Kael felt as if someone was delicately tracing the nape of her neck with a razor-sharp blade. A paralyzing fear that if she dared to turn, that knife would mercilessly plunge and end her life. She had never imagined that Aden, whom she had firmly…

Chapter 64 — Why We Must Ascend the Tower 1 For a character to take action, there’s always a crucial element. In games, novels, and other media featuring characters, it’s a vital component. Motivation, goals, dreams. These are the forces that propel characters and drive events. The game Manus immersed himself in during his previous…

Chapter 63 – Disaster Flows Downward #1 The Tower of Time, bathed in an eerie dark green. In a place that should have been devoid of all, a black entity oozed forth. Splat-. Something exuding an ominous mana, akin to slime, gradually took form. [Hmm-!] A mask. A distinctive sound emanated from that sinister and…

Chapter 62 — Becoming a Great Mage 1 The revelation was astounding. In the Caesar family, where even considerable talent struggled to make a name for itself, a prodigy had emerged that left everyone in awe. 4th-Class magic, widely considered the pinnacle of human capability, but not yet considered a superhuman. Simple 4th-Class magic was…

Chapter 61 — At Last, Prepared 1 It was a glorious day. The healing magic cast by his sister, Invidea, was truly miraculous in its efficacy. As Manus emerged from the ruins, he took stock of his rewards. Though it had been a mere side quest, its difficulty had been so extreme that- The rewards…

Chapter 60 — Giant Hunter 1 Devils. The inhabitants of the demon realm, consisting of 72 families recorded in the legendary magic book, Lemegeton. Though they live peacefully, deep inside them remains hatred for Solomon. Humans. Their hatred for the middle realm was a root planted by their ancestors. [Humaaaaaan-!] “At least that’s fortunate.” Rank…

Chapter 59 — Trying to Believe 1 Demon. Above them are the Demonium who rule over them. While “demon” and “devil” mean the same thing in definition, in this world their meanings differ. Unlike demons, about which nothing was known except their connection to the God of Death, devils had quite detailed lore. ‘They were…