Looking back at myself climbing those stairs. Wondering what would've happened if I climbed to the last step. However, those thoughts got put to an end when Drak jumped onto me. Feeling the happiness of having a companion in your adventures. Looking at Drak and feeling better about myself.
Picking him up and taking him out. Just by looking at how he reacted when I got back I know he loves me. Watching him as he goes to the bathroom. Watching him even close and noticing all the changes. He's gotten bigger and has more weight on him. Wondering if I should bring him into the tower once more.
Looking back to the Floor I just attempted and feeling sorrow. Wondering how confused Drak must've been in the dark. Feeling glad that I sent him back before his senses got lost.
While looking at Drak I remember something important.
"Status Window"
「Status Window
Name: Drak
Species: ???
Level: 4
Age: 0
Growl, Bark, Slash.
Stats:
Strength: 7
Agility: 8
Intelligence: 3
Stamina: 5
Available points: 8」
He grew while I was away. Seeing how much his stats improved in such a little time. Knowing he will be stronger than anyone else inside the Tower.
Looking at the Tower's entrance and knowing only 2 more floors until I leave. Looking around and seeing all the new faces within the community. Wondering how the newbies are doing inside of the tower.
Debating whether I should go to the coliseum or challenge the 19th Floor. Deciding that heading over towards the leaderboard will help the decision.
2nd Place in Hard Difficulty is only on Floor 10, just looking at the differences makes me sad. Wondering if the 2 other people I killed were higher ranked.
But seeing as how I'm in no rush to climb the tower, I may as well head to the coliseum for a little fun.
Looking at Drak and wondering if he can challenge the coliseum. After giving it some thought, I said yes. Drak needs to grow faster if he wants to climb the tower with me.
Heading towards the coliseum while getting looks from every direction. Some because of Drak being so unique inside of the tower. The rest because it was the winner of the coliseum's tournament.
Walking inside of the coliseum and applying for the roster. Looking at all the available skill for my taking. Looking for something that could even somewhat help me. Scrolling through the list with boredom. Finally, giving up and just challenging someone random.
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Teleporting into the coliseum and looking at Drak. Seeing how Drak isn't bothered by the teleportation. Stunning my mind, assuming it's because he was born inside of the Tower.
Looking ahead and watching the person throw up. Reminding myself that's how I used to be when I first started. Bringing me back to my roots as I watch him.
"You good bro?"
"Yeah just give me a minute."
Watching him as another wave of puke gets splashed on the ground. Getting disgusted at watching all the puke being emitted from this mans body. Not even being disgusted at this point just concerned for him.
Taking my mind of the topic and picking up Drak. Watching the clock tick down as the match starts. Wondering how the man went from puking up barrels to getting into a fighting stance within moments.
Placing down Drak and watching him as the man rushes towards him. Watching Drak do nothing as the man passes him and comes straight to me. Disappointed in the man, watching his efforts not even matter.
"Why did you go for me and not the dog?"
No response comes from the man. Wondering why people give no response when they are about to face death.
Putting some Mana into my arm as I get ready to kill. In the corner of my eye I see Drak. Seeing his face look at me with disappointment. Wondering if this is what people think of a killer. Realizing how much of an ass I've been to people who upset me.
Looking at the man with sadness, watching his face prepared to die. Putting down my arms and moving out of the way.
"Forfeit"
Picking up Drak and feeling disappointed.
"Teleport"
Wanting to think about my actions. Thinking about all the people I've killed without thinking. Knowing I need to change my mindset. Needing to help people instead of hurt them. What enemies do I have inside of the Tower besides the Tower. The people inside of the Tower didn't hurt me, only the Tower has.
However, the Tower also changed my life for the better. Taking a boring and powerless life like mine and transforming it into a powerful and full of possibilities for his growth.
I've been killing people since I've entered the tower. Coming home everyday not realizing that whatever I might do with my life. Climbing the Tower, fighting inside of the coliseum, playing with Drak. It doesn't matter since I will always remain a murderer.
Heading towards the tower, wanting to go to the 20th Floor. Wanting to start anew. Start a new life in a new lobby. Helping people and not hurting them.
「Choose Floor
…
Floor 17
Floor 18
Floor 19」
“Floor 19”
Looking ahead of me and feeling change.
Opening my eyes and seeing a lake. Smelling the strong scent of fish and blood. Focusing my mind as I extend my Mana outwards. Wanting to know what's in the area.
「Floor 19
Objective: Reach the other side of the lake.」
After extending my Mana outwards and feeling nothing. I focus on the lake, wondering just how big it is. Looking forward and not seeing an end. Wondering just how fun this floor with be. Thinking about all the growth available.
Starting my walk around the lake while watching Drak closely. Wanting to make sure nothing bad happens while he is still young. Extending my Mana out again and finding something. Looking at the Mana gathered by the animal Drak should be able to handle it.
Watching the animal rush towards me and watching Drak. Wondering what he will do when the monster is rushing towards us.
Watching as the monster gets closer and closer towards us. Looking at Drak as he does nothing. Having to kill the monster myself. Looking at Drak disappointed as we continue on our journey.
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「Status Window
Name: Kim Yeon
Level: 44
Skills: Soul Absorption, Corpse Summon, Heavy Strike, Low Tier Regeneration LV2, Appraise, Bone Forge, Vampire Grasp LV2, Soul Reaping, Heat Sensing, Heightened Senses LV2, Skill Combination, Future Sight, Master of Mana, Weapon Mastery, Mana Circuit, Shadow Invisibility, Flash Step, Heavenly Moonlight Footwork, Mana Arrow, Automatic Mana Absorption, Corpse Explosion, Blood Configuration, Body Guard Summon, Draconic Senses, Haste, Weapon Enhancement, Armor Enhancement, Teleportation, Frost Nova, Ice Mastery, Thunderclap Palm, Shadowless Strike - Hyeonmu's Whisper, Frostbolt Barrages, Mana Empowerment, Ghost Phase, Combat Adaptation, Ice Sword, Endurance Surge, Mana Vision, Mana Body.
Stats:
Strength: 61 (15)
Agility: 75 (9)
Intelligence: 92 (14)
Stamina: 54 (12)
Available points: 88
Gold: 24,440」