Dig, dig, dig, and dig. Is there anything else in life besides digging? You see I've been digging this hole for awhile now, and I really regret it. Did I really have to make the hole that big? Did I want it that big? Of course. So is it my fault that I don't want to dig anymore? Obviously not, what kind of idiot would think that. It's all about the aesthetic.

Having a bigger store means having more customers. More customers means more profits. More profits means more money. More money means a happier life. Talking about money and happiness. Who was the idiot that made that saying.

"Money doesn't buy happiness."

What type of idiot would think that? When I think about the things that make me happy I think about food. How does one get food. Coins. How does one get a shovel to dig the hole for their new shop? Fucking coins. See money makes the world run. Such a good life lesson.

HOLY SHIT!

Feeling the pain as I dug into my foot.

"Just because I said something about your saying doesn't mean you should give me this type of karma."

"I think that's enough today guys."

Saying that to an empty hole with only me inside.

I've come to the conclusion it has gotten pretty lonely on the 20th Floor lobby. I try to make friends with the NPCS, however they all think I'm weird. I guess digging a huge hole isn't the best first impression but it is what it is.

Going back on track, the loneliness has gotten to me. I don't have anyone to talk to, all I do is just dig this hole. Is it really worth it. Sure a shop would be nice, but really looking at it. Is it? Who's going to run the shop for me. This is what I hate about myself. I never think these things through.

Thinking about hiring a player, but no one is on the 20th Floor but me.

Damn bro, loneliness really is a bitch.

I've noticed recently that I just start talking to myself. Kind of like I am right now. No ones listening but I'm still talking like I'm talking to someone. I wish people were stronger. I wish I had friends. I wish I could talk to someone that understands me. I wish I had a chance to feel what love is like.

I haven't thought about it much since I came into the tower but, I haven't experienced a lot of things.

When I was younger, I always wanted a girlfriend. I even scrambled up enough courage to ask someone out.

"Did it turn out well?"

No, but. I wish it did.

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"See that's what I mean, I keep talking to myself."

Pinching myself to snap out of it. Just feeling more depressed than I started.

Just deciding to continue digging. Left alone with only my thoughts probably isn't the best idea, but what else do I got?

It's been about 3 days since I started this project. It's going pretty well too. If I pick up the pace I should be able to finish by tomorrow. Of course, that's only the hole part.

Another issue I'm going to run in to, I don't know how to build stuff. Whenever my dad tried to teach me I just found it boring. I mean, other people would build it for me. That's what construction workers are for, right? So why should I have to learn?

I do have a really cool idea of what to do though.

"So John, I'm going to put a nice shack on top, and it's going to be nice and tiny you know. However, it's going to have a really big underground space with a huge store and like training area. I'm going to have a place to like train too. If other people want to use it then I'm going to charge them! It's-"

I put my hands to my face in disbelief. My mouth wide open in disappointment. Did I really just say that whole plan to myself. Out loud. Like what am I doing. Dropping my shovel and going into the corner.

What am I doing with my life.

I need to clear my mind.

Jumping out of the hole, looking up at the sky. Realizing just how dumb I am. The sky is so far up and all I've been doing is looking down in the dirt.

"Thy sky is beautiful."

Saying out loud again.

Looking at the colors combine with one another. It's like looking at a never ending sunset. The orange and yellow are so vibrant. Making me so warm inside.

I don't care anymore. I need to be going upwards. I've been going upwards when I really need to being going up. The sky's the limit and I've been going the wrong way. I'm going to break through this dumb towers limit. There's no limit I can't push through.

With the newfound confidence I found, what else am I supposed to do expect challenge the next floor. With all this strength I have I need to use it.

Running towards the tower in joy. My eyes focused on the Tower's door as it gets bigger and bigger. With my smile growing with each step.

Opening the door and realizing how much I've missed it. This smell just brings me so much comfort.

When I really think about it, is there anything I like doing more than fighting. Fighting a strong opponent just brings so much joy to me. So much joy to my soul. This is really what I need.

「Choose Floor

…

Floor 19

Floor 20 (LOBBY)

Floor 21」

“Floor 21”

Feeling the comfort of the teleportation. The feeling of my stomach twisting and twirling around is something I need back. Remember to close my eyes for the surprise of the incoming Floor's beauty.

Opening my eyes expecting to see the most amazing view. Thinking of a beach, on top of a mountain, or something like a skyscraper.

Seeing brown all around my. Confused. Reaching my hand out and touching it. Not being able to forget this feeling.

"IS THIS FUCKING DIRT!"

「Floor Objective:

Defeat the Ant Colony」

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「Status Window

Name: Kim Yeon

Level: 49

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, Iron Skin.

Stats:

Strength: 69 (15)

Agility: 75 (9)

Intelligence: 92 (14)

Stamina: 54 (12)

Available points: 94

Gold: 47,190」