Chapter 33

I've decided to ignore the Representative Confederation for now .

I'm sure I can ask Kirikiri about the Waiting Room where the Representatives resided at, just like how I could ask what happened to the people in Hell 1st Floor .

But, it would most likely cost all the Chances I've gained from clearing the 3rd Floor .

And most importantly was the fact that I couldn't intervene with what they were doing, even if I knew what the situation was .

It may sound like a cheap excuse, actually it was an excuse, but I'll just focus on myself for now .

"Kirikiri . "

I could see a surprised look on Kirikiri's face .

On her hand was chocolate topping from the the cake .

"You can eat it . "

"Ok!"

I started talking about the main issue after watching Kirikiri finish the chocolate topping .

"Can you give a detailed description for Talaria's Wings?"

"Yep! You'll see it when you get back to the Waiting Room . "

"Um . . . and, Kirikiri . I still have multiple Chances to ask questions left over right?"

"Yep . "

"Then, can I leave it for now, and use it later?"

"Yep . That's fine . "

That's a relief .

I planned on asking about either the Gods, or how one would go about clearing the Tutorial in general the next time I see her .

With that decision made, I asked for assistance in buying necessary items for the next stage .

Kirikiri didn't ask for any payment just like back in the 1st Floor .

Using the saved up points, I bought a better leather armour and more potions .

As well as a few miscallaneous items and equipments as recommended by Kirikiri .

Hm . . . Kirikiri's recommendations have been somewhat unexpected .

I could somewhat guess the theme of the 4th Floor was .

But, I couldn't figure out what the main purpose of these items were .

I guess the rope, hook and binoculars were obvious but,

A mirror?

What on earth would I use this for?

I keep that question in my head, afraid of using my Chances by asking that question .

I looked into the mirror .

But instead of seeing my refleciton, it showed a strange mark on my face .

On my forehead to be accurate!

What is this .

"What the hell is this!"

"It's the symbol of the Blink Emblem . I'll answer that for free this time . Heh . "

There was a blue, circular magic seal seared on my forehead . . .

I wouldn't want this, even if I went back to being a teenager (chyuuninbyou) .

And it was even glowing slightly!

Had it been on my forehead the whole time since I got the skill?

For the first time, I was somewhat happy of the fact that I didn't have to worry about meeting anyone in Hell difficulty .

It's too embarrassing to see anyone with a doodle on their face .

I sighed and stepped into the portal .

"I'll see you later . I'm off . "

Kirikiri did her usual reply to my farewell, by hopping about around me .

I was expecting Kirikiri to ask for another cake when I returned, but what came out from her was different .

"I'll tell this as bonus for buying me a cake . There's going to be a grand conference opening soon . "

Grand conference?

I was swallowed by the portal's light before I could ask what it meant, and was teleported to the 4th Floor Waiting Room .

[Welcome to Floor 4 Waiting Room]

A grand conference .

I checked the Community to see if anyone else had information, but none could be found .

If this grand conference could gather all the people in the Tutorial onto the same environment,

I just might be able to contact the Representatives directly .

Maybe not .

Well, I should be prepared for it just in case .

How should I act in that situation .

After clearing my thoughts for a brief moment, I invited some of the people I've been following in the Community to a chat room .

***

[Round 2, Day 25 . 20:30]

[Talaria's Wings (Lv . Max)]

Description: The God of Adventures has recently made this power to gift a Challenger of great interest . As it was hastily made, it lacks in certain areas .

The God of Adventures could not stand the anxiousness anyfurther, and created this skill using his powers .

When cast, it summons Talaria's Wings behind the caster .

Talaria's Wings allowed the caster to glide in the air .

Both wings have incredibly high magic defence .

When cast, the Wings use the powers of the creator, God of Adventures, and it does not require divine powers, concentration or mana from the caster .

It's a good skill as expected .

It's rather disappointing that the skill doesn't allow me to fly, and instead allow gliding .

But, if I use Blink to travel up, the gliding should come in handy .

The Tutorial's stages are mostly confined, narrow corridors, but according to the Community, the stages' size and height increase with each floor .

It's easy to realise how effective this skill was, just by imagining if I had this back in 3rd Floor .

The Boss Room would have posed no threat, as I would of used the gliding skill to pass through the trial harmlessly .

It's limited to gliding, but having the sky as possible areas of movement was definitely a good news .

And the magic defense .

If you asked what is the greatest weakness of a warrior, it's magic attack .

Just having the magic defence from it will be of use .

I decided to try it out at this point .

"Talaria's Wings . "

Oh wow .

A pair of large, very large wings appeared behind my back .

About 3m each .

It's about 6m wide if I spread them out fully .

It's starting to make my heart pound .

It feels like its tugging at my primal instinct as a male .

A point to note was that they aren't connected to my back .

I was slightly worried how they could possibly fuse with my muscles or bone, or rip through my clothes .

The wings were floating in the air, about half a foot away .

That's interesting .

And it seemed like it's made of blue crystal, not feather .

Actually, it could be a type of gem, not just a crystal .

When I look at it, it feels like it's drawing me into the wings .

I test out the wings by moving them around .

Despite floating in mid air away from me, and being made of crstale instead of feather, the wings slowly moved as I had wished .

Since the wings were so much larger than me, I could hide my entire body with the wings .

I think they would make a great defence against magic .

I doubt it's effective against psychological attacks, but my Mental Corruption Immunity skill will take care of that .

The tips were quite sharp, so it seemed possible to use them for close quarter combat .

But, one sad part was no matter how much I tried flapping those wings, I could not fly .

It really can only glide .

I was considering if I had to start working on 4th Floor before the 3rd Round finished, but researching would take its place now .

I need to use the time to get used to Talaria's Wings and Blink, and how to use them in combination .

It's very nice to have something different to work on, since I haven't made any significant growth in the 3rd Floor .

Of course, I can't forget my usual pain, bleed, piercince and burn resistance grinding .

These busy days continue, just as it always had .

***

"Big Sis . Stop it . They'll find out"

I calm my little sister with my eyes .

Well, I doubt she was calm, but I wished she would atleast stay quiet .

Inventory .

We stick close to the corner of the Waiting Room and take a few jerkies out, little by little .

I can't take too much out .

If those sons of bitches found out, they would take the jerkies right on the spot .

The usual beating for opening the Inventory in secret, without permission would follow as well .

I shoved as many pieces of jerky as I could into my shirt .

There was definitely a limit to how long we can stay in the Waiting Room .

The holograph message was showing the remaining time left, and the conversation from the bastards confirm it as well .

24 hours .

It's unlikely I'll die, but it's too long to withstand without a single drop of water or food .

I might be fine, but my little sister may not make it .

After taking out enough jerkies, I close the inventory, and close the buttons on my shirt .

This still isn't enough .

Surviving was possible .

Those demons may beat the hell out of someone, but they aren't psychopathtic killers .

For food, I could sneak some jerkies from my shirt .

However, the most crucial fault was that I have no means to protect myself, or my sister from them .

That group of mobsters who introduced themselves as the 1st Round seniors had strength beyond logic .

Anyone who fought against them was beaten close to death .

The fight was our 7 against their 3 .

We weren't even a match .

All of use raised our weapons and fought, but couldn't even scratch one of them .

The difference is that they are from the 1st Round, while we are 2nd .

They may have been normal people just like us, back in the days .

The, the process of going through the Tutorial may have given them the super human strength .

That may explain why they are surrounding the blue magic circle, and stop everyone from going outside .

I instinctively looked at my stolen weapons .

I shouldn't have lost my spears so easily .

I thought back to the time where I first got that spear .

Tutorial .

Starting weapon .

Dimensional teleport .

Inventory .

Status .

All these illogical sights .

It's easier to think that I was in a game world rather than a real one .

That would explain this situation better as well .

The floating holograph message was similar to that from games .

Maybe, this really was a game world, and I've become a character in it .

The only problem was, that this game was incredibly unfriendly .

It's not telling me all the crucial information that a normal game would usually provide .

I needed information .

Where we are, and what this world was .

What happens after 24 hours, when we are kicked out from the Waiting Room .

If there was anything to protect ourselves from them .

How do we gain strength like them .

I needed information .

***

Hm hm . Ptueh!

I forced spit from my throat .

Someone got hit by it, but there were no complaints coming .

In fact, the person was shaking, trying to avoid eye contact as much as possible .

Those gutless weaklings .

I chew at the jerkies in my pocket .

It's been a while since I've had food other than jerky .

What am I, an Old Boy?

It's making me go crazy .

But, despite my complaints of my meals, I am satisfied at this situation .

Very, very satisfied .

"Boss Chang Suk . "

My sharp underling bring out a waterbottle for me .

Of course, both the jerky and the water aren't mine .

All my jerkies and water disappeared when the 1st Round finished .

Of course, I didn't buy new ones either .

I remember the 1st Round .

When after reaching the Healing Fountain, how scared and vulnerable I felt, standing in front of what the Community call the Boss Room .

I paced around the stone doors, and ended the 1st Round that way .

[1st Round has finished]

[You have failed clearing the 1st Floor]

[Bonus rewards are given according to your play]

[You have received 250 points]

I was relieved when I was returned to the Waiting Room .

I wasn't the only one failing the 1st Floor .

There was a delinquent looking high schooler from the same Waiting Room as me,

and some slacker from a different Waiting Room .

3 in total .

And soon, the 2nd Round started .

As the new people entered, I realised how identical they are to how I was in the 1st Round .

Scared, and vulnerable .

A world which cannot be understood logically, and no one would explain the rules for you .

They were normal people .

And weak .

At that moment, I thought up an idea .

This must be how Socrates felt when he shouted "Eureka!" .

As I scanned the Waiting Room with a satisfied look, I found out a girl was looking at the Community in a corner .

"Oi, you bitch! How dare you read that without permission! Oi! Bring her over . "

There were always idiots who don't know where they belonged .

The girl screamed about, but my minion pulled her by the hair .

She said she's a uni student . Time to show them an example .

For a brief moment, I'm the king of this small world .

King? King . . . A new idea came to me .

My seat of power would be temporary due to the limit of this system .

And I thought an idea to prolong my seat of power .

First, I needed to expand my group beyond this Waiting Room .

For its name . . . yeah .

The Representative Confederation .