Global Awakening: Only I Can Respawn

Chapter 175: Towards The Tower (2)

Although YuWon was eager to see the outcome, he decided to leave. Yeji knew about everything as much as he did. Now he wanted to see what she'd do to please him without any interference from his side.

Consider it a test, dear sister.

With that, he walked out of the complex. The others greeted him outside. Lilith asked him where they were headed next, but YuWon shook his head.

"Some of you will stay behind," he announced. "Soo-Ah, and Min-Joon, you'll come with me. The rest will stay behind."

The moment the words left YuWon's lips, Gina jumped before him. She was furious. How could he leave her behind while taking another woman along? YuWon smiled and pulled her in, gently coaxing her.

"Stay behind for now. I need you to keep an eye on things for me," he said, patting her head. "When I return, we can finally start working on those kids you've been dreaming about."

Gina's face flushed, and she quickly buried her face in his shoulder. Nodding shyly when YuWon asked if she could wait for him. However, the true reason was something else.

Lilith had informed YuWon of the turmoil within Soo-Ah's heart. Since Soo-Ah was a crucial piece in his plans, YuWon was determined to bring her fully under his control.

However, acting on those intentions while Gina was around was out of the question. His crazy goblin would kill Soo-Ah even if YuWon took advantage of her.

As for Lilith, YuWon had a different task in mind. To ensure Joon became an asset, she was assigned the mission of taming him—by any means necessary. YuWon knew Lilith was the ideal candidate for the job. After all, when she chose to be, she could be exceptionally... persuasive.

Lilith understood YuWon's plan and didn't hesitate as the trio walked away toward the Namsan Tower.

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As they walked towards the Namsan Tower, YuWon was busy scanning the [Special Store]. Since Joon wasn't with them anymore, no god's eye was following them, giving YuWon the perfect opportunity to arm himself.

He wasn't planning on dealing with the anomaly himself, but he still wanted a weapon. Something that would compliment his titles. In other words, he wanted an unconventional weapon.

Just then, something caught his eye.

[Formless Blade], I wonder what it is.

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Weapon Name: Formless Blade

Weapon Type: Divine Morphic Weapon

Rarity: Mythic

Requirement: God Seed

Description: The first weapon to be forged in the heavens. Not much is known about its origins.

Base Stats:

Attack: Adapts to the shape and wielder's base stats (Scaling: +50% to wielder's total stat).

Critical Chance: +20% in any form.

Attack Speed: +10%.

Special Bonus:

Shifting Potential: Transforms into any weapon or tool instantly. Each form grants unique passive abilities based on its shape.

Divine Resonance: Damage scales with the wielder's divine affinity. Provides a +10% boost to divine-type skills.

Skills:

>> Can be forged by the user.

Price: 99,999 gold + 20% of the user's stat points (including unallocated stat points).

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The price was weird. Since YuWon had hundreds of thousands of gold, he didn't bat an eye on it. The problem was the additional price of 20% of his stats.

It was the first time he had seen such a strange pricing system. However, it was the perfect weapon for him, so he begrudgingly bought it. But instead of a weapon, he received a fist-sized vial.

Curious, YuWon uncorked the vial and saw a liquid gold-like substance swirling inside. Suddenly, the liquid jumped out of the vial and began orbiting his face.

YuWon was confused, unsure of what was happening, until the liquid suddenly seeped into his skin. A strange warmth spread through him as the liquid disappeared.

Startled, he read the weapon's description and realized it would change according to his will.

YuWon raised his hand and envisioned a longsword. Instantly, a gleaming golden blade materialized in his hand. With a thought, he transformed it into a dagger, then a bow, and even something as small and absurd as a toothpick.

The weapon responded flawlessly, shifting into any shape or form he imagined. While he was testing the weapon, a skeleton came running back, pointing ahead with its bony fingers.

"We're here," Soo-Ah commented.

As they approached the tower, more people appeared in sight. One would've thought they were having a picnic there if it wasn't for their bloodied and gloomy faces. Enjoy new stories from mvl

Further ahead, YuWon could see a few people arguing with a group wearing medieval armor. The armored guys had formed a chain around the Tower's entrance. It seemed they weren't letting anyone inside.

"What's going on?" Min-Joon asked.

"It seems someone's got greedy," YuWon replied.

"They want the reward for themselves?" Soo-Ah asked.

YuWon nodded. Although it didn't happen in his past life, he had expected something like this. In a lawless world, strength was everything. Since clearing quests was the quickest way to get strong.

It was only natural that some would seek to hoard that power, ensuring others couldn't rise to challenge them. However, their plan won't work.

YuWon already knew the anomaly of the Namsan Tower was a boss monster adept in assassinations. The moment anyone stepped inside the tower without preparation would get killed.

"Wait... aren't those people from our university?" Min-Joon asked, pointing at a small crowd near a subway entrance.

"They made it this far, huh?" YuWon chuckled.

Honestly, YuWon didn't think they would last long enough to reach the tower. But to his surprise, they were alive. It seemed they had opted to settle temporarily inside the subway station, likely because they couldn't enter the tower.

"Should we—?" Soo-Ah asked YuWon.

Since YuWon was leading them, it was only right to ask him first before making a move. YuWon looked at the guards and then at the familiar faces.

Since they survived till now, they must be somewhat useful. Besides, YuWon wanted to learn more about the situation. He looked at Soo-Ah and nodded.

"Fine, let's meet them if you want to."