A Taste of Countless Powers

Power surged within me.

It felt similar to when I faced Cerberus.

No—if the dragon’s power had felt like holding an ocean within me.

Then this power was like a raging waterfall crashing down.

It was so fierce it felt like it would burst out of my body at any moment.

-There’s no need to worry. Everyone here is a simulated enemy. They have no relation to reality.

Looking down, I realized I was wearing the same red armor as the surrounding soldiers.

“Is this like a simulator?”

-It cannot be compared to something so crude, but it is somewhat similar.

“Then I’ll make full use of it.”

There was no reason to refuse.

Suppressing this power was already at its limit.

I had to release it immediately.

Without hesitation, I stepped toward the enemy soldiers in blue armor.

“Heavenly Demon Descending Step.”

Boom!!

“Ugh!”

“W-What is this?!”

With just a single step.

Every soldier around me froze.

An overwhelming pressure.

So immense it felt like the ground itself was trembling.

“Heavenly Demon Thunder Bullet.”

KABOOM!!

As I thrust my hand forward, violent black energy burst out.

Releasing the power that surged like a waterfall.

It felt incredibly relieving.

“Aaagh!”

“S-Save me!”

The screams of those swept away echoed.

As Monas said.

They vanished without leaving behind even a corpse.

-From the leader of the martial world.

[The power of a dimensional stone flows into your body.]

[Pinata Dalia – The First Saint]

-The saint chosen by the Goddess of Compassion, who brought salvation to humanity in the First War between Humans and Demons.

“Blessing of Charity.”

At my words, the sky shone brightly.

Clouds parted.

Warm sunlight bathed the allied forces.

Soldiers groaning in pain regained their strength.

Those who had fallen rose once more.

-The saint of the Arantia continent, where sword and magic collide.

[The power of a dimensional stone flows into your body.]

[Apollo – God of the Sun]

-One of the twelve Olympian gods, ruling over the sun, music, poetry, prophecy, medicine, and archery.

The sky above the enemy darkened.

Looking closely.

Griffins, wyverns.

Countless monsters carrying riders filled the sky.

Following the pull of the dimensional stone.

I raised my hand.

Fixing my left hand and drawing back with my right.

A bow of sunlight formed.

A red arrow appeared.

Whoosh—

A single, light shot.

The arrow soared straight upward.

How far would it go?

It pierced through the clouds.

Then vanished into the sun’s light.

And then.

When the enemy riders aligned beneath the sun.

SHHHH—!

Thud thud thud!

“KYAAA!”

“Wha—!”

“Arrows are raining from the sky!”

“It’s burning! Save me!”

Hundreds.

Thousands.

Tens of thousands of arrows poured down.

Anything touched by them ignited and vanished.

In an instant.

Most of the enemy army disappeared.

Leaving only lingering warmth behind.

-Even heroes from myth and legend.

[The power of the dimensional stone has disappeared.]

[???]

[???]

[???]

-It is a place that sells the power of all dimensions.

As if the introduction had ended.

The power that filled my body vanished.

The battlefield collapsed.

Soon.

Everything returned to the empty void.

Monas looked at me, still immersed in the lingering sensation.

And bowed lightly.

-Welcome once again to the Dimensional Shop.

“Amazing… I can use all those powers?”

-Of course.

Amazing.

Truly amazing!

The sensations from the battle still lingered vividly.

The Heavenly Demon.

The Saint.

Even a god from Greek mythology!

And I could freely use those powers.

With this.

Graduating from the academy—and even becoming a high-rank hunter—would only be a matter of time.

…For a brief moment.

I dreamed.

-However, it seems you are misunderstanding something.

“A misunderstanding?”

-What you just experienced are among the finest items in the shop. You cannot use them yet.

“What do you mean? I just used them!”

-As I said, that was merely a simulation for explanation purposes.

“…Then what can I use?”

-Let’s see. You currently have 150,000 points…

[Roy Amel – Beginner Mage of the Magic Tower]

[Go Seongjin – Third-rate swordsman of the martial world]

…

“That’s way too different from before!”

Honestly, they weren’t useless.

Even those seemed stronger than my newly awakened self.

But still.

The difference was huge.

“Wait… points?”

-Ah, I haven’t explained that yet.

I remembered.

When I awakened.

And when I defeated Cerberus.

I had received points through quests.

-The Dimensional Shop is exactly that—a shop. You purchase dimensional stones using points.

“…And how do I get points?”

-The same way as before.

[Quest: “Then who will make announcements now?”]

-Confess to Cha Seoyeon, the representative of the graduating class at Phoenix Academy!

-Reward: 200,000 points

[Quest: “Follow me to the rooftop.”]

-Take revenge on Yang Jihwan’s group!

-Reward: 100,000 points

…

As Monas waved his hand.

Numerous system messages appeared.

Quests.

With points as rewards.

But something felt off.

“What kind of criteria is this?”

Most of them were absurd.

Impossible.

Or things I would never do in my life.

They didn’t seem normal at all.

-I’m sorry, but that is not my responsibility.

“What do you mean? You’re the owner.”

-That’s correct. But quests are not under my jurisdiction.

Monas avoided the question.

At this rate.

I wouldn’t be able to use my ability without clearing those ridiculous quests.

“Well… figures.”

Every power has a condition.

Using god-like or dragon-like power from the start?

That would make no sense.

Just like hunters consume mana.

My ability consumed points.

“Oh, and what about those question marks in the system messages?”

When the power disappeared.

There were strange ‘???’ entries.

-You will understand when you use a real dimensional stone.

No clear answer.

Well.

I’d find out eventually.

But there was a problem.

“At this rate… using this ability is tricky.”

I only had 150,000 points.

And limited options.

The quests weren’t easy either.

As I hesitated.

Monas smiled.

And extended his hand.

A dangerously charming smile.

-As expected, I prepared something for this.

[Dimensional Shop First Purchase Bonus]

“What is this?”

-I tried designing it in a way humans would like. Do you not approve?

“No, I definitely do.”

The bonus was simple.

Spend all 150,000 points.

Receive three dimensional stones.

The downside.

I couldn’t choose them.

But that was fine.

Right now.

Quantity mattered more than quality.

Whoosh—

-Ah, time is up.

“Wait, you’re leaving? Then how do I use the shop?”

-Don’t worry. This space was only created to explain things.

“So you’ll stay with me?”

-Of course.

Relief washed over me.

I thought I’d have to come here every time.

As Monas finished speaking.

The space collapsed.

Back in reality.

Fresh air felt refreshing.

“…I really made a mess.”

Before entering the space.

My dragon breath had melted everything.

Even the simulator.

Those things were expensive.

I worried they might blame me.

Well.

It was my fault.

Just as I considered going to check my results.

I saw the staff member running toward me.

“What should I say…”

Should I say I awakened suddenly?

What if they charge me for damages?

While I was worrying.

“Woo-hyuk! Are you alright? I’m so sorry!”

“…What?”

He began checking my condition.

I was perfectly fine.

Except for slightly melted clothes.

“We should have stopped the simulator immediately!”

“A malfunction?”

“You noticed it too, right? Cerberus started acting strangely, and then everything melted!”

“…Ah.”

“We reported it already, but you disappeared so we were worried!”

Things were going in my favor.

They thought it was a malfunction.

Not me.

‘Well… of course.’

Who would believe.

That someone who hadn’t even awakened.

Suddenly awakened.

And melted everything.

Even I wouldn’t believe it.

“Then… what about the test result?”

“The simulator broke, and the recording was lost. So you’ll likely have to retake the test.”

“A retest…”

“Woo-hyuk. Why not give up? You experienced it yourself!”

“Yes. Of course I’ll take it.”

“What…?”

A test.

I wasn’t afraid anymore.

“In fact… I’m looking forward to it.”

“What are you saying?! You could suffer trauma!”

The retest would likely use a simulator again.

Before awakening.

It would’ve been my last desperate struggle.

But now.

It was different.

‘A simulator is perfect to test the Dimensional Shop.’

Thinking about using new dimensional stones.

My heart began to race.