Chapter 8 of 100

Chapter 8

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To Obtain a Star

The ancient king, Dramut.

He is a guardian of the mountains and a giant with a massive body, said to have grown in size and gained wisdom due to the spiritual energy of the star. This is the origin of Dramut.

His name, his true name, was also inherited from the star.

Naturally, no one except the star should know it.

Only the one who possesses the star and becomes its master can know his true name.

Wilhelm, the strongest character, was the only one.

"Where did you hear my true name? Did Wilhelm tell you?"

Dramut, after shaking his head and standing up, asked in confusion.

"Stupid fool. Have you forgotten the content of the contract?"

However, mentioning the true name is bound by the contract.

It means it's impossible to reveal it to others.

Of course, I am no longer bound by that contract, so I could freely mention it.

'Really. It's true.'

Dramut's scales rattled.

The guardian could distinguish between truth and falsehood.

If it were a lie, he could easily break the contract, roam freely, and devour that human.

But it was the truth. There was not a single lie.

Even the statement that the master had returned was true.

'A human I've never seen before knows my true name and the content of the contract, and even mentioned Wilhelm's name.'

The unwritten rule of the contract: the moment any related content is mentioned to others, the subject dies, and the contract is broken.

Moreover, Wilhelm is a 5-star Transcender. A main character whose every word and action carries weight has no reason to break a contract to reveal secrets to someone.

If it had been broken that way, Dramut would have known.

'But Wilhelm is dead. The stars have fallen.'

However, when the subject of a contract dies, the contract is naturally broken.

Wilhelm is dead. All five stars have fallen. It means he met a complete and utter death, and all the bindings tied to him were released.

Naturally, the contract between Dramut and that human is not in effect. Knowing the true name only caused a bit of surprise.

"Guide me. The star will prove it."

For a human so frail that he could be swallowed whole without a trace, how could he be so confident?

And what? The star will prove it?

"You, a star? You'll burn to a crisp just by getting near it."

Dramut laughed.

Insufficient. That human was far below the standard to consume a star.

Dramut is the guardian of the star. He can instinctively sense the level suitable for the star. However, that human not only didn't meet the standard but didn't even have the basics.

I don't know why he isn't affected by the divine domain, but he must be using some special equipment or tool.

"Perhaps you mistook the female human next to you for the one challenging the star?"

At least the female human next to him was better, though still insufficient. The one who could consume the star had to be on par with or surpass him.

He would burn to a crisp even before approaching the star.

The star is infinitely lenient to those who meet the standard but shows no mercy to those who don't.

"I will challenge it."

Challenge? Really?

"Kukukuku!"

Dramut twisted his body and laughed uncontrollably. He couldn't stop laughing.

After rolling around for a while, Dramut finally regained his composure.

It had been hundreds of years since he laughed like this.

'Better to burn in the star than for me to deal with it.'

Actually, it's for the best. This strange fellow who knows my true name and even Wilhelm. It's so unsettling, but the star will take care of it.

No matter how special or advanced the equipment or tools he has, they are useless before the star. The star only sees the abilities of the subject.

"Fine. Follow me, brat."

Swoosh.

Dramut began to guide the way to the star willingly.

The Star.

It is the 'cornerstone of the boundary' necessary to transcend the limits of species and achieve transcendence of cognition.

More accurately... it is a corpse.

We call the fragmented body of the dead twin goddess Lea a 'star'.

There are a total of 32 stars on the Panginea continent.

The parts are as follows:

Ten fingers, two arms from the back of the hand to the shoulder, one torso, one head, two eyes, one nose, one lower jaw including the mouth, two ears, one neck, one lower body, ten toes.

Thirty-two parts of the goddess Lea's body.

With these stars, one can transcend after passing the test.

Naturally, the transcendence granted by each part is subtly different.

And the part of the goddess Lea's body here, in the 'mountain where the nameless star is buried' is...

"Is... is that... a star?"

Isabella was shocked. Her eyes were wide as she stared at the 'star' on the altar, her shock evident.

Of course, she had heard stories about the stars, but this was her first time seeing one in person.

Moreover, when talking about sacred corners and stars, no one ever mentioned that they were corpses.

"Is... that a... skull?"

A skull with the lower jaw cut off.

"Say hello. This is the face of the goddess Lea."

"Ah."

Thud.

Isabella's knees gave out. It was partly due to shock, but strange phenomena often occur in the presence of a star.

"Don't come any closer. It's dangerous."

Dramut is also watching from a distance, seemingly eager to see how I will die.

I walked forward, restraining Isabella.

From here on, it's a fifty-fifty chance.

This hidden sky island in the sacred realm grants skills and classes in all areas.

So, the mountain and the star should be no different.

Previously, I had already had a class, so I simply obtained the star and transcended.

《...》

Words appeared.

It felt like I could hear a voice.

But it was noisy and not a proper means of communication.

However, I had a feeling who was giving me this message.

The dead twin goddess Lea. The one who became stars scattered across the continent.

《Void.》

As I took another step, a clearer voice echoed.

With each step, the voice continued to add more.

《Handiwork, All Master, Weapon Master, Giant's Antimagic, Druid's Nature Affinity, Ironblood Overlord's Heart, Beast Lord, Celestial, Golden Grace, Mutant, Glutton, Great Sage.》

The thirteen hidden traits I possess.

The goddess read them.

And then.

《'One who stands against annihilation.'》

I slowly lifted the goddess's skull, the star, with both hands.

Whoosh!

Suddenly, a brilliant light from the star began to pour into my body.

...

Endless messages appeared.

The amount was so vast that I couldn't take it all in at once.

<Unique! A result that will make everyone tremble.>

<Rookie's luck! The 'Seat of Fortune' smiles even brighter. Rewards are upgraded.>

Seats in the Hall of Heroes?

I was taken aback by the idea that they were already paying attention to me.

After all, it's rare for the snobbish seats to take notice of a beginner who has just started walking.

Even when playing as Wilhelm, they only began to show interest after I consumed three stars.

'Is it because of the Star Successor class?'

This is a class I've never seen before.

Of course, it's not bad that the seats in the Hall of Heroes are paying more attention.

They upgrade the rewards, after all.

I focused more on the details of the rewards that followed.

<'Mikela's Armor'>, <'Mikela's Helmet'>, <'Amulet of Protection'>, <'Rival's Anvil'>, <'Gills of the Sea'>, <'Red Knight's Banner'>, <'Crimson Steed'>, <'Palam's Armor'>, <'Tears of the Fairy Queen'>, <'Shadow Cloak'>

After reading all the messages related to the rewards, I couldn't help but exclaim:

"Damn, this is awesome."