At the same time.....
In 200th floor....
"In the Inner Sanctum of the sacred place of the Fallen Ancient Dragon God... I knew that human would grow strong and defeat a Nameless One, but to think he would become so overpowered that he actually turned into a dragon! Unbelievable. What a feast; it's been a long time since I've enjoyed myself this much."
Suppressing a surge of delight, the dragon god gave a stern cough to steady his voice. When he finally addressed Leon, his tone was once again cold and serious.
"I am a god; I never break my word."
Since I promised, I will give you the reward. However, do not grow arrogant simply because you defeat a nameless whelp."
The Dragon God's demeanor changed in an instant,just his voice radiating a pressure so immense it made Leon's own rage wither.
"Accept your prize."
"What the—am I a beggar? He's the one who insisted on rewarding me, yet he acts as if I'm the one pleading for it. Are all gods like this?"
Leon clenched his teeth." Forget it. But even so, I killed that thing in a single strike. I'm not so weak that he should look down on me."
The realization made his blood boil instinctively. "Calm down, Leon. Stay calm. That's a god. His voice alone carries that much power.He can kill me anytime he wants."
"You have acquired a pair of dragon eyes."
"You have acquired the Nameless Golden Dragon's eyes."
"Your magic has greatly increased."
An immense pressure pierced through his body. Leon felt as if his eyes were being forcibly gouged out. The pain was so intense it made him lose consciousness. Unlike when he gained the dragon wings and heart, the transformation of his eyes was far more agonizing.
"Did he die?"
"Do I need to die?- Is that what you want?"
The Dragon God immediately cleared his throat.
"Oho... How dare you. Well, make sure you make good use of those eyes. They are far too precious for a mere human like you to handle. Haha..."
"There he goes again with that tone. I've had enough. Why are you treating me like this? Do you have some kind of grudge against me?"
dragon god... dragon god.....
dragon god... dragon god...
that crazy old god actually left before answering me."
"Good. He is promising—much like I was when I was born. Well, he is far weaker than I was at birth, but he shows excellent talent. He will make a good discipline . I look forward to meeting him." The dragon smirked, a lingering smile playing across his face for a long moment.
"At the same time, Leon suddenly felt a chill spike through his entire body. Even his instincts warned him that something terrible was about to happen.
'Is someone talking behind my back? It has to be that old god. I have a bad feeling about this... did I just dig my own grave? No way. I'm going to kill everything in my path. This is so frustrating... you cra... god...'"
Cleared the floor...
Cleared the floor...
Leon swept through the floor like a whirlwind of destruction. Every monster cursed him, even with their final breaths.
"These Dragon Eyes... they're fascinating. I can see everything—every movement, every weak point. I don't even need to break a sweat to win. At first, the strain was intense, but I can feel myself getting used to it. With these eyes, I can cover any weakness. I can even craft superior weapons now. It's a total cheat code. Even if that god is insane, he was right—these are too precious."
A dark smirk spread across Leon's face...
"While the Evil Wing found himself questioning his very purpose. It wondered silently who the true evil was in this sanctuary. For the first time in its existence, Evil Wing was no longer hungry."
" Why is it suddenly stops devouring.You're not hungry? Then how are you supposed to grow more powerful? Just because your Gluttony skill evolved with the dragon doesn't mean you've stopped serving me... right?".
Evil Wing trembled, terrified by Leon's presence. Through their link, the Evil Wing signaled,that it couldn't manifest because its energy had been completely drained.
" Energy? But you aren't the one defeating them—I'm the one doing the killing. So, why?
"Fine. I'll let it slide—just this once. There won't be a second time."
Deep within its own consciousness, Evil Wing questioned its existence. It would be better to die than to serve this monster... The Evil Wing knew with certainty that if Leon ever discovered these thoughts, it would be the end for him.
"Is it okay to take a rest? Something feels wrong. I've cleared the 123rd floor, yet I still can't see the end. Is this all a mistake? Isn't a tower supposed to have only 100 floors?"
"Guide... Guide!"
Suddenly, a small figure appeared. Clad in a beautiful blue-and-white robe, she possessed a pair of magnificent blue wings that shimmered with light. Her eyes were covered by a blindfold as she began to speak to him...
"Are... are you my guide? But you only ever spoke to me... I thought you didn't have a physical body. Now I feel like I've been completely fooled..."
"Leon, the Savior. I am your guide, Estella—the guardian deity tasked with ensuring the Tower's functions. Created by the gods solely for this Tower, I have always been visible; it is simply that no one had the eyes to see me. As a fragment of the divine, I was hidden from your sight, but you have now become more powerful than a being crafted by God.
Congratulations on achieving this level; you are the first to ever do so. From this moment on, even I can no longer read the depths of your power.
Furthermore, the Divine Voice you possess will be evolved after fulfilling certain hidden conditions. You will come to understand its true nature in due time."
"Wow! I can't believe it."
Leon's brain stalled for a moment, and he stood as still as a statue. Suddenly, Ethan struck him over the head. That single blow was enough to snap Leon out of his daze, and he quickly apologized to the Guardian Deity.
"Guide.... I mean fairy...Guide... What I....."
"You can call me Estella, Leon. You are the only one who has qualified. From this moment on, the Divine Voice will belong solely to you. You no longer need to ask me for anything; my duty as your guide ends here. As for the higher floors, not even a guide is authorized to enter them with you. There are many more floors ahead, Leon—that is all I can tell you.
I know you are strong, but even so, beware of the Nameless Ones. They were once protectors of different worlds who, upon completing their journeys, were meant to become demigods, pass through trials, and eventually become Constellations—and finally, gods. It is a long road. However, all Nameless Ones failed their trials and were devoured by the Void.
The Void is a powerful vessel of black magic, capable of consuming even gods. No one has ever returned to their senses after being swallowed by it. Eventually, they lose their minds completely and begin to destroy their own worlds. Even the gods fear the Void. Some say it was created by a powerful ancient god, but no one truly knows what it is. Please, stay safe. I hope you achieve what you desire. Farewell, Leon."
"Wait. I..."
The guide vanished without a trace.
"Why is it that everyone I meet eventually leaves? It suddenly feels so much lonelier."
Leon let out a deep sigh. With a cold, determined expression, he began his journey again without the slightest hesitation.
"So, there are more floors... and the Nameless Ones.
I've heard that somewhere before. Ah, the Dragon God. I heard it from him.
For now, it's better to know as little as possible. The more I learn about it, the more burdened my conscience becomes."
Floor cleared."
"Magic power has increased greatly."
"Dragon Heart is expanding..."
Leon felt a sharp, stabbing sensation in his chest, as if his heart were being pierced. For a agonizing second, he found himself gasping, unable to catch his breath."
"Magic... I have no idea how it works. Aura was easy; I manifested it the moment I understood its essence. Back then, I actually thought I was a genius, but it seems I completely misunderstood what magic really is.
Should I ask that Dragon God about it? No way. I refuse to listen to that condescending tone of his, acting like he knows everything...
For a moment, Leon doubted himself."
" Is it okay to ask him!"
( Name: Leon
Race: Human
Core: Dragon Heart (Evolvable)
Passive: Dragon Eyes (Evolvable)
Skill: Gluttony — Evolved into: Evil Wing)
("Current Floor: 132"
"Days Remaining to Clear the Tower: 99")