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He could picture it perfectly.

Heimdal sank into a cushioned chair.

A faint smile appeared on his lips.

‘He’s going to suffer quite a bit.’

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100 Nectar.

“Hehe.”

With such miserable capital, developing a floor must have seemed like an impossible task.

The image of that guy abandoned in the middle of an immense white expanse.

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It was a kind of anticipation.

It wasn’t out of malice.

A small chuckle escaped his lips.

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Rank A.

To increase a floor’s rank required enormous resources.

It sounded simple, but in reality, it was an almost impossible mission.

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‘At a minimum, fifty years.’

Heimdal raised his cup.

Buildings had to be constructed, ecosystems had to be created, and mana density had to be increased.

All of that consumed Nectar.

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Those long years of effort would turn him into a true god.

No matter how talented that guy was, he could never overcome the Nectar barrier.

He would have to gather believers, conquer dungeons, and climb floors, accumulating Nectar coin by coin.

‘Well, if things really become difficult for him, I could help him.’

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Perhaps he would pretend he had no other choice and give him some Nectar.

If Rag set aside his pride and even came clinging to his pants, begging for help.

Heimdal put on a magnanimous expression.

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Yet strangely, even that insolence didn’t bother him.

The boy had proclaimed that he would seek him out first upon arriving at the tower, and even after reaching Floor 2, he had shown no signs of life.

To be honest, he was somewhat annoyed.

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‘He’s quick to grasp the situation.’

He was completely different from the arrogant one he had met at the beginning.

Especially because the boy had known how to recognize his position and show humility.

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What cards did the boy possess?

He had probably only understood Heimdal’s greatness after climbing the tower.

If he had continued behaving with the same insolence, Heimdal would have erased him from existence.

Besides.

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He was more useful than Heimdal had imagined.

And an elf full of potential.

Abriel, the Great Angel.

Angragon, the Dragon of the Great Catastrophe.

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‘For a mere minor god, he has excessive strength.’

A lineup that many intermediate gods didn’t even possess.

It was proof that his ability was extraordinary.

Perhaps that was why he didn’t dislike him.

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But that could be solved with time.

He must possess some hidden talent.

The only blemish was his catastrophe affinity score of 0 points.

After all, he had managed to withstand one of Heimdal’s typhoons.

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Heimdal took a sip of Nectar.

Then suddenly, a peculiar thought crossed his mind.

The sweet aroma slid down his throat.

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Perhaps making him his apostle wouldn’t be a bad idea.

If he truly reached Rank A.

‘A God Apostle.’

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All supreme gods possessed outstanding apostles.

A successor who assisted a superior god and inherited part of his power.

A God Apostle.

In other words, a personal disciple.

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‘Perhaps Rag can.’

Because his standards were too high.

But Heimdal had never accepted one.

He had never found a vessel capable of enduring his typhoons.

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That didn’t sound bad.

It would strengthen the Nature Faction and serve as a stepping stone toward even greater heights.

Raise him properly and make him his right-hand man.

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Heimdal indulged in that pleasant fantasy.

He imagined Rag, fully developed, kneeling before him while presenting a Rank A floor.

Fifty years later.

He relaxed comfortably against the backrest.

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Just as he was thinking about closing his eyes for a moment.

For a god, fifty years was barely an instant.

He had plenty of time.

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It was a system message.

A clear notification sound echoed through the air.

Ding!

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Lately, funeral news had been frequent.

Heimdal opened his eyes lazily.

‘Another minor god died?’

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Who would it be this time?

Then Caligo.

First Kartal.

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He spat out the Nectar in his mouth.

But then.

“…Pffft!”

He glanced at the message window without much interest.

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He looked again.

He began coughing violently.

With his face reddened, he rubbed his eyes.

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The letters were still there.

[Congratulations!]

In fact, they shone even more intensely, striking directly at his optic nerves.

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[Time Required: 23 hours, 3 minutes, and 42 seconds]

[Rank: F → A]

[The Crystal of Floor 2 has increased in rank.]

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“……!”

[A miraculous speed!]

Heimdal’s mind froze.

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‘What the hell…?’

In 23 hours, 3 minutes, and 42 seconds?

From F to A?

It was impossible.

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And now what?

Buildings had to be constructed, temples erected, a perfect ecosystem designed, and top-quality materials invested.

Simply impossible.

Transforming an F-rank wasteland into an A-rank one required at least 500,000 Nectar.

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[A new record has been registered in the Hall of Gods.]

Ding!

But the system seemed to mock his thoughts and continued displaying messages.

23 hours, 3 minutes, and 42 seconds?

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[Contribution: 100%]

[Shortest time to reach an A-rank Floor.]

[Record Holder: Rag]

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Everything he had thought just minutes ago.

That it would take fifty years.

Heimdal stared blankly into space.

“……Ha.”

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That he might have to help him.

All of it became ridiculous.

That he would make him his apostle.

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Weren’t 100 Nectar his entire fortune?

That guy didn’t need help.

‘Where the hell did he get that much Nectar?’

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‘Did another god sponsor him?’

Even selling divine relics at the exchange house would make it difficult to gather such an amount.

He couldn’t understand it.

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Soon, he shook his head.

“But…”

His thoughts stopped there.

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That meant he had accomplished it entirely through his own strength.

It was absurd.

100% contribution.

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A guy who always exceeded expectations.

A guy who shattered common sense.

And at the same time, exciting.

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Perhaps far more than he had imagined.

That guy was a true gem.

Now he was certain.

That insolent Seed who had stopped his typhoon and spoken the Supreme God’s name without the slightest fear.

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A god could not go back on his word.

A promise was a promise.

Heimdal adjusted his clothes.

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His steps quickened.

“Good. autumn Let’s see, then.”

He headed once more toward the spatial teleportation gate.

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The door opened.

Heimdal rushed through without hesitation.

He had to see with his own eyes what that Floor 2, which according to the system had been raised to Rank A, looked like now.

Wuuuuung!

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“…This is Floor 2?”

And when he arrived at Floor 2.

He had no choice but to be stunned once again.

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In its place stood a golden city so dazzling it seemed capable of blinding him.

Heimdal frowned.

The wasteland had disappeared.

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Brilliant golden roof tiles.

At the center of the floor stood an enormous golden temple that dominated the landscape.

Columns carved from the highest-quality marble.

The light was so intense that it even hurt his eyes.

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‘This is ridiculous.’

The entire structure had been built with high-purity magic stones and genuine gold.

It wasn’t merely coated in gold.

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He looked at the ground.

Heimdal was a god.

But he had never seen such absurd extravagance.

Perfectly maintained paths stretched as far as the eye could see.

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“Damn it…”

Flowers of every color bloomed on both sides.

Magical herbs worth dozens of Nectar each grew as if they were ordinary weeds.

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So fresh that it seemed to cleanse his lungs.

Even the air was different.

Almost hypnotized, he continued walking forward.

The curse slipped from his lips on its own.

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When he looked up, he saw an artificial sun suspended in the sky.

Shhhhhhh!

It warmed the land to the perfect temperature and provided flawless illumination.

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A stream descended from the air, forming an enormous lake.

It was a waterfall.

From somewhere came the soothing sound of flowing water.

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A gentle herbal scent mixed with the aroma of concentrated divine energy.

Columns of white steam rose from the surface.

Heimdal sniffed the air.

‘Hot springs?’

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“Ha.”

This wasn’t ordinary hot spring water.

It was a pool filled with the highest-quality Holy Water capable of restoring divine power.

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This was literally a resort.

He couldn’t believe it.

But the real problem was something else.

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‘And the defenses?’

It should contain traps to stop intruders.

By nature, every floor of the tower was a fortress.

Heimdal surveyed the surroundings.

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That was normal.

Ferocious monsters capable of tearing challengers apart.

Labyrinths designed to make people lose their way.

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Chirp, chirp.

No matter how hard he searched, he couldn’t find a single element that could be considered a threat.

But there was nothing here.

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Squirrels ate acorns.

Butterflies fluttered about.

Crickets sang among the grass.

A blue bird flew over his head.

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“And you call this an ecosystem?”

Excessively peaceful.

It was peaceful.

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No.

It was a zoo.

This wasn’t an ecosystem.

Heimdal’s face twisted.

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A botanical garden.

Invite them to relax in the hot springs?

What did he plan to do if an intruder appeared?

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Offer them a therapeutic stroll along the paths?

Heimdal’s voice thundered throughout the golden city.

“Rag!”

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It was Rag.

In the distance, beneath a pavilion beside the waterfall, someone was sitting.

The blue birds took flight in fright.

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“You’ve come?”

Meanwhile, Angragon floated on his back in the hot springs, leisurely enjoying the bath.

He wore a robe woven from silk and held a cup in one hand.

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He almost grabbed him by the collar.

Rag greeted him with a smile.

He looked like a carefree aristocrat.

Heimdal strode forward.

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Instead, he pointed at him.

“Have you lost your mind?”

“What seems to be the problem?”

But he restrained himself.

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“Do you really not understand why I’m like this?”

“…”

“Could it be the scenery? aluminum I don’t know what other floors are like, but I did everything I could to reach Rank A in such a short time.”

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After all, if someone didn’t know how things worked, it was understandable.

He had no way to refute that.

Heimdal clicked his tongue.

And besides.

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The temple covered in gold.

‘It really is Rank A.’

Even the mana density floating through the air.

The hot springs filled with the highest-quality Holy Water.

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This didn’t look like a tower meant for battles and trials.

The problem was the direction it had taken.

Without a doubt, this place possessed the value expected of an A-rank floor.

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Heimdal let out a long sigh.

“…Fine. sphere I’ll admit it. amateur The rank is correct.”

It looked like a luxury resort built to enjoy life.

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He stared directly at Rag.

His gaze sharpened.

This had to have cost at least a million Nectar.

“But I have to ask. abandon Where did all this Nectar come from?”

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An amount impossible for someone who had only just reached Floor 2.

He didn’t look nervous at all.

Heimdal narrowed his eyes.

Rag simply shrugged.

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Such a brazen answer.

“I exchanged something.”

“What?”

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‘He’s lying.’

Although it was true, it was difficult to believe.

To obtain that much Nectar through exchanges, he would have needed unimaginable wealth.

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“Don’t misunderstand. aluminum I swear I didn’t receive help from any other god.”

Seeing Heimdal frown, Rag waved his hands.

Heimdal thought he was hiding the true source of his Nectar.

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“The only person I follow is you, Lord Heimdal. alert How could I dare go to someone else?”

“…”

Rag smiled casually.

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It was obvious flattery.

And most importantly.

But it didn’t sound unpleasant.

He didn’t seem to be lying.

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From the very beginning, he had been someone who defied all logic.

But this was the same person who had summoned Angragon and even tamed Abriel.

He was still curious about what exactly Rag had exchanged.

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“…Very well. matrix I’ll let it pass.”

He had probably found some extraordinary method.

What mattered now was that Rag had fulfilled his promise.

Heimdal decided to let the matter rest for now.

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He had achieved the condition imposed upon him.

He had completed it in record time.

And not only that.

It was proof that he had exerted himself to the fullest.

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Rather than suspecting him, he should be congratulating him.

“Take it.”

And punishments as well.

Rewards had to be given fairly.

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It was a long object.

Heimdal pulled something out of the air.

Its surface was covered with whirlwind-shaped engravings.

A staff made from a strange material that looked neither like wood nor metal.

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At the tip was a blue gem spinning violently.

The surface of the hot springs rippled.

The moment it appeared, the surrounding air stirred.

Wuuuuung!

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The leaves on the trees began shaking violently.

“It is the Tearing-and-Killing Typhoon Staff.”

Handing the staff over, Heimdal spoke solemnly.

The name was every bit as brutal as it sounded.

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Rag extended his hand and took hold of it.

Heimdal immediately warned him.

“It is one of my favorite Divine Artifacts.”

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“Because Divine Artifacts possess wills of their own. adopt They choose their masters. adopt And this one, in particular, is famous for its fierce temperament.”

“Why?”

“But let me tell you in advance. amateur You won’t be able to use it so easily.”

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Fwoooooosh!

“Even it took me ten years to tame it. portal No matter how talented you are, obtaining this staff’s recognition will require years of effort and sacrifice…”

Heimdal spoke in a stern tone.

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Boooom!

“…?”