Chapter 229.1

Translator: JiuJiuBa

Proofreader: GodlyCash & Eternal

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[Entering the stage . ]

We arrive on a desolate wasteland .

Under the cloudless blue sky and the boundless wilderness, I can’t help thinking that this place was haphazardly made by the gods .

Fortunately it’s very spacious because the horizon can be seen no matter which direction you look .

Our opponents stand 200 meters away from us .

Those guys should be the stage’s targets .

I was a little surprised when I saw the message showing that the gods created this stage specifically to test me .

The gods are unable to accurately measure my capabilities .

It’s been like this for quite a while .

Kirikiri, who had warned me that a stage would be extremely difficult, had to shed tears of sadness in front of me when I returned after easily clearing the floor .

Although, she only cried because we had betted on cake .

It is unknown what gods have prepared to test me or whether their arrangement can properly measure my capabilities .

So I believed that my opponents on this stage would adapt to the corresponding strength of the challengers .

But the gods’ method is way simpler than I thought .

They prepared a welcome ceremony for me .

My enemies are donned in the same clothes with the same two swords as me .

Using my face and body, they exude the same pressure as me .

It’s a great choice .

The most recent actual threat I faced is the mirage on the 17th floor during the 35th floor trial .

The easiest method to measure my strength is to create a mirage with the same powers and magic as me .

The mirage I met on the 17th floor had better equipment and abilities, but I still managed to get the upper hand .

However, I’m not confident I can surpass these guys .

[In 600 seconds, the stage will start . ]

“Big bro… Those things look just like you . ”

“Right?”

There are 6 mirages .

It matches the number of contestants .

Do I have to overcome not only my own mirage, but the mirages that spawned as a result of this party?

I don’t know why there are six mirages .

“Listen, everyone . ”

“Yeah?”

“Run away . Don’t look back . Don’t stop until you reach the end of the stage . ”

I point in the opposite direction of the mirages .

“Keeek!”

The frog begins to run the moment I finish speaking .

Soon after, Lee Hyung Jin also starts sprinting .

The frog is quickly overtaken by him .

The next one to run is John .

It becomes clear which players are from hell difficulty based who’s escaping immediately .

Oh, I see . They both just hate Lee Joon Suk .

Maybe they don’t like Lee Jin either .

“What are you doing? You guys should go too . ”

Lee Joon Suk and Lee Jin, who are dazed staring at the two hell difficulty challengers and frog fleeing, start running away themselves .

Lee Joon Suk sprints with Lee Jin in his arms .

Flashes of electricity and light on his body seems to come from a mobility technique related to his lightning power skill .

After seeing them off, I slowly walk towards the mirages .

A transparent barrier between us blocks me since the stage has yet to start .

I lean close to the barrier to observe my mirages .

“How exciting . ”

[This could be extremely dangerous, warrior . ]

[Why don’t you call those people back? They can be used as disposable shields . ]

[Or they can be used to test the capabilities of the mirages . ]

Ahbooboo and Seregia say one thing after another .

“No . Their presence will only hinder me . ”

[We don’t know what kind of mirages these are . On the surface, they seem to have the same level of strength as you, warrior, but I can’t estimate their hidden potential . Since they’re the creation of gods, they may be stronger than you, so your choice needs to be carefully considered . ]

[The stage will begin after 540 seconds]

“Don’t be a wimp . ”

[Huh?]

“It doesn’t matter if they’re made by gods or whatever . As long as they only equal me in power, I’ll win . ”

* * *

[Stage will soon begin . ]

[What’s the plan? ]

“To try my best . ”

I don’t know since when .

I have been concealing my limits .

I don’t know my upper limits because I’ve never come close to it, so even the gods should be unable to calculate my limits either .

What was my reason for it?

Maybe it’s because a martial arts magazine had advised readers to keep their skills hidden .

Or maybe it’s because I didn’t want to show off everything .

But more important than that, I have yet to meet a situation where I’m pushed to my limits .

No matter what kind of situation I come across, there is no need to preserve my spare energy if it’s dangerous enough to warrant my full strength .

What’s more, I have no reason to hide my potential when the gods gracefully sent six mirages to measure my strength .

My soul sword exits her sheath .

Ahbooboo soars around my area to assist me .

[This is bad . Those mirages possess the exact same swords as you . Are they all fakes? Just copies of me, right? ]

Ahbooboo complains .

Perhaps they are .

I first met Ahbooboo inside the stage, but he became my reward for successfully clearing the 26th floor .

Maybe the Ahbooboo that the God of the Sky gave me is genuine .

Maybe not .

[The stage commences . ]

As soon as the message appears, I rush forward .

I rush towards the mirage positioned on the far right .

The mirage spreads Talaria’s Wings and brandishes his swords .

It’s not surprising that the mirages possess the same power skills as me .

I activate my skill as our sword auras collide .

[Blink]

Blink is one of my oldest skills, I received it after clearing the 2nd floor .

I’m experienced enough to use it as easily as breathing .

I blink in the same location, but in a different stance to slash down the mirage’s blade .

But the mirage wields his sword again without yielding to my offensive .

I underestimated the enemy .

I sacrifice my right arm to brandish the sword with my left arm .

My slash creates a trail of aura that tears the space along with the mirage into pieces .

The mirage shatters upon death .

“…… . ”

A trivial end .

Vital organs like the heart and neck are in pieces so his resurrection isn’t a worry .

“Isn’t he much better than I’ve heard?”

One of the mirages whispers .

Despite losing one of their comrades, the other five are indifferent .

“He’s more reckless than the rumors stated . ”

“We’re reduced by one from six, but he sacrificed one of his arms in turn . I can’t count that as a fair trade . ”

Listening to their snarky remarks, I’m furious at how dense they are .

I snatched my right arm that was sent flying in the sky .

I ripped off the sword equipped on my right arm by holding the arm in place with my mouth and grabbing it with my left hand .

“Don’t be too hasty, challenger . We only came to measure your limit . We have no intentions of harming you . ”

“Are you guys apostles?”

I inquired about the mirages .

“Why do you think so?”

“If you guys were truly my mirage, you would not be so weak . ”

Several mirages laughed .

What a bunch of nuts .

If these guys were truly my mirage, they would never die so easily .

In fact, the mirage who just died had sensed the attack from my left hand .

But he couldn’t resist it .

I would have stopped it .

I’m capable enough to stop it .

But the mirage couldn’t .

He had the leisure to react and should’ve recognized the attack beforehand .

Despite knowing this, he still didn’t react so he must’ve believed he could’ve resisted it .

He must have thought he could take or evade my attack and then he prepared his next move .

My true mirages would’ve stormed me the moment I rushed over to one of them .

Instead of standing there and laughing like this .

They are not my mirages .