civilwarnovels Book 6: Chapter 98
Book 6: Chapter 98
Book 6: Chapter 98
Does that mean were climbing the tower again? Vur asked, glancing up from the bed he was making inside of the grassy spider.
Yeah, Lindyss said. Unless either of you are interested in trying out different kinds of weapons?
Tafel shook her head. Im not too interested in melee weapons, she said. After all, I already have ChiRururp. As for these magical weapons, Ill just use them as we climb the tower; Im sure therell be plenty of chances to test them out.
Vur blinked when his companions turned to look at him. Weapons? he asked. He shook his head. Dont care.
Not even the tiniest bit? Tafel asked.
Vur shook his head again. Why bother? he asked. The tower gave me a weapon. His root bracelet flashed amber, and a pillar appeared in front of him, towering over the walls surrounding their group. He glanced up at it before nodding. Then, he placed his hand on it, storing it back into his root bracelet.
Gaegukja Yeol stared at the circular imprint left in the ground where the weight of the so-called weapon had made its mark. What kind of weapon did the tower give you?
A dragon-sized spear, Tafel said. She turned towards Vur. Or was it a javelin?
Vur shrugged. Theyre both the same.
Geums are really required for everything, huh? Tafel muttered. What about taking the advancement exam? Does that cost anything?
The first try is free of charge, the man said with a grin. The three of you all use axes? If youre going to take the advancement exam, you should go to your respective weapon instructors. That way, when you fail, you can at least receive some tips and advice from someone with more experience.
Oh? Tafel raised an eyebrow. So, youre saying we can take the advancement exam here even if we dont use axes?
The man paused. I mean, thats one way to interpret my words, he said and scratched his head. The three of you mightve been strong in the world you came from, but dont let that get to your head. The first ten floors of the tower are meant to build your foundation as an individual capable of holding your own in any situation. You might easily win against an axe wielder if you use a ranged weapon, but the only person youre cheating in this situation is yourself. Take your time to explore different weapon options, or you might hit a wall in the future that you cant overcome.
Vur turned his head towards Tafel. He talks a lot.
He makes sense too, Lindyss said.
Right, but if we ever get stuck on a higher floor because of our lack of understanding of melee weapons, we can always come back here, Tafel said. She nodded at the man at the counter. So, if we want to take the advancement exam, we should head to the basement?
Yeah, the man said. Just so you know, if you come back later when youve already passed this floor, the instructors charge much higher, almost extortionist fees. Its to dissuade people from passing the exam by picking a weapon thats a counter to the instructors.
Weve already made up our minds, Tafel said and headed towards the only door in the building that wasnt the entrance. She opened it, and as expected, there was a flight of stairs heading down. Besides, itll be easier to make geums the higher up we go. Extortionist fees or not, they dont really matter.