A Journey Of A Delusional Witch
Chapter 53: The Tenth Floor

"First, let's talk about your father holding everyone in this town"

What he said made me instantly understand why I could be sent to this place. If this entire city was indeed transferred to this world by Papa, then obviously Papa wants to test me or something.

"Before we talk about my father, can I know who I'm talking to?"

"I am just a nameless slave"

"Alright, I'll call you an old man then. So, old man. What exactly was the gift from this tower to my father throwing me into this place?"

"Hahahaha.You're a quick-witted girl, too. Here I hope you ask me why and how your father moved this town to this godforsaken place"

"Heh, I don't care what reason you moved this town. When it comes to how he does it, it makes me curious. That's why after I get out of this place I'll ask

instantly because it would be much faster and more accurate"

"Nonsense"

"So, I'll ask you one more time. What is the main prize of this tower?"

After that the old man began to speak.

Tower of Challenge has a prize that will be awarded each challenger successfully completed 10 floors. The prizes vary depending on the theme of the floor and the method used to conquer it.

Because the first 10 floors are the Floor of the Knights, the gifts given are usually in the form of weapons and anti-magic equipment.

The magic circle to exit the tower will be available on the 10th floor. If the challenger wanted to re-enter the tower, then they could have started from scratch or started from the last floor they conquered.

"You can go out and come back in when you're ready. But remember, there is a special gift for those who conquer this entire tower in one go"

"intriguing. But I'll pass by for now"

"Haha.a pity"

"I'm curious. Are you supposed to be the Boss I fought or just a bonus?"

"I'm just a bonus. Boss is actually in the next room preparing to wait for you"

"Oh, then can I challenge him?"

"Sure, please"

Then a wooden door appeared right behind the old man. Since there was nothing more to talk about, I went straight through the door.

"A little warning, your father was the kind of person who was cruel to anyone who opposed him"

Not turning around, I just walked through the door without heeding what the old man said.

...

What awaited me behind the door was a young man wearing a wide straw hat and carrying? Anyway his long sword exceeded the height of the young man himself.

With a sword that had been unsheathed, the young man immediately ran towards me.

Hurry along!

Using (Shadow Switch) at the last moment, I managed to avoid his sword slash which was very fast despite having excessive length.

The most annoying thing was that his attack managed to split the two conical hats I was wearing. If only this hat wasn't made of [Magical Garments] then I would definitely be wrathful more than this.

(Bind Root)

Trying to hold it even for just a second, I launched (Aero Press) to hold it in place.

As I thought, the young man managed to split the roots of the plant holding him down with a single swing. What I didn't expect was that young man who was overwhelmed under the air pressure holding him back.

Just to be sure, I fired (Wind Slice) only to be fielded by the swing of his sword even though he did it with great difficulty.

So, if the direct attack will definitely be directly on the field while the indirect attack is very effective on him.

(Ground Hole)

Falling down, I increased the pressure from the (Aero Press) so that he could not get up. Then I quickly activated (Dual-Casting) (Metal Stakes) to stab him and (Metal Wall) to close the hole

which opens.

Because of the narrow place added with the iron pegs that held back his movements, I hope that he will stay there for good.

Just in case...

(Flaming Ground) and (Fire Pillar)

Since the magic circle had appeared, it was certain that the young man had matured down there.

All right, let's see what's on the tenth floor!

...

No matter where you look from, this place is a colosseum.

Standing before me was a female Knight who had a beautiful appearance and wore a golden Light Armor complete with a sword and shield of the same color.

Now that I remember it again, this is the first time I've faced a female Boss.

Put that aside, this place is really bad.

In addition to the absence of anything I could use against the Boss, outside the arena I found 4 poles with shining blue crystals at the top. The poles are placed according to the direction of the eyes

the wind created some sort of barrier within this arena.

Without realizing it, I was now wearing only ordinary clothes. More precisely the cosplay Witch that I wore before I was sent to this place.

Just in case... (Fire Shoot) ..tch, totally useless well.

The Boss immediately charged towards me with his shield placed before him. I tried to dodge with (Shadow Switch) as usual, but failed thanks to those damn poles that disabled my magic.

No doubt I tried to dodge to the side by jumping with all my might. Fortunately, I was able to avoid it even though I had to roll on the ground.

Not stopping just like that, the Boss immediately swung his sword quickly which I reflexively agitated with the Staff in my hand.

Wait, I still have staff?!

Don't tell...!

(Nature Serpents)

A giant wooden snake emerged from underground and with its wide jaws pounced on the Boss roundly.

So I see, so only third level magic is capable of being used.

It was getting clearer because I was still unable to use (Thorn Bullet) to shoot at the Boss.

While the Boss is still preoccupied by the (Nature Serpent) I have to think of a way to be able to fight him with just [Forest Magic].

Hmm. I first need something to protect me.

(Nature Protection)

The vines began to grow from under my feet and began to envelop my entire body. The plant quickly formed a kind of armor that was shaped like a beautiful war dress and was easy to move.

Next I use (Nature Creation) to make a spiked whip as a weapon and a wooden shield for defense.

Why whip? Because this is the only weapon I've ever used. When's? When punishing my slave, of course.

Throwing away the now useless Staff, I watched the Boss who with all his might managed to decapitate (Nature Serpent) with a swing of his sword.

I only saw a slight wound on the Boss' body a sign that the (Nature Serpent) was not very effective against him.

Deflecting the Boss, I immediately swung my whip and successfully wrapped around the Boss' neck who was off guard. Before the Boss could do anything, I pulled my whip hard and made the Boss fall backwards with red blood flowing from his neck.

Pulling back my whip, I again whipped the Boss who was now lying on the ground.

No longer careless, the Boss successfully deflected using his shield and quickly got back up and started crashing towards me.

I tried to attack his legs but was avoided by jumping and swinging his sword right at me. Lifting up the shield, I received his attack that was extremely powerful and should not be able to withstand a Magician like me.

Kicking his stomach with all my might, I retreated backwards while swinging back my whip many times madly.

With a shrewd look the Boss repelled all the attacks I gave him.

That way we became involved in a chase scene where I was always trying to keep my distance while the Boss was always trying to get closer.

(Dual-Casting) (Nature Serpent)

The Boss now had to deal with two (Nature Serpent) at once.

Utilizing this, I always attack if there is a gap while recovering the injured body (Nature Serpent) so that they can become my shield even longer.

Of course the Boss won't just obey when told to fight the new enemy I created for him. Many times the Boss tried to ignore the (Nature Serpent) that was in front of him for

crashing straight at me. But his actions are always hindered by other (Nature Serpent).

The originally dexterous movements of the Boss had now started to slow down and were full of gaps.

And. he just got eaten by one (Nature Serpent).

I don't know why I'm so hoping to see it come out of the stomach (Nature Serpent) as is commonly shown in the movies.

But since there was a magic circle that appeared, I guess that meant there was nothing else I had to do.

"...Oh?!"

Realizing that the masts of intruders were no longer functioning so that I could again use my magic, I saw a kind of podium that just appeared not far from the magic circle that would take me to

next floor.

Just above the podium is a gold bracelet decorated by sparkling bright blue diamond gems.

I tried to use [Appraisal] but still failed.

Although I did not know what the actual function of the bracelet was, I kept it and walked towards another magic circle that was different from the previous one.

It could be clearly seen from the magic circle which was pitch-black and gave off an unpleasant aroma like what was commonly smelled from inside the sewer that was clogged with trash and such.

Although I was very reluctant to set foot into the magic circle, but I could guess that it was the magic circle I needed to get out of this place.

Just jump...

...

Waking up from my sleep, I found that I could not move my body.

"Is this a root?"

Realizing why I couldn't move, I removed the roots of the plant that wrapped around me. Inhaling the free air, I realized again that I was now in a concrete-walled room adorned with a kind of magic circle and magical symbols that I had just seen for the first time.

This room was lit only by a dim candlelight and neatly arranged around me that seemed to have been inside a cocoon made of plants.

I swear, who made me this way?

But... Given that the plants that wrapped around me are violet, I guess I did this to myself?

While I was freeing myself, I found a gold bracelet on my left wrist.

Also. tattoo like the root of a plant that should only exist in me in the world there is now also on my body that is here.

"Good night, Young Miss. The Great Lord is already waiting for you in his room"

Without me noticing, there was now a Servant standing in front of the open door. Successfully breaking away from the cocoon wrapped around me, I followed it without saying a word.

Arriving at Papa's workspace, Papa was seen sitting behind his desk while displaying a wide smile. There was also Mama who stood faithfully beside Papa with an anxious look mixed with relief.

"Three hours. It's also great that you can conquer ten floors in just three hours"

"Oh, does that place with the world have a time difference because I feel like I've been there for days"

"Hahaha.it is true. If you count, you've been there for three days"

So anyway. The time difference if there is a day then here just over an hour. Still is...

"So, can Papa explain to me why I should be sent there?"

"That's easy. I just want to see how strong you are now. Please be aware that you have fulfilled my expectations. Especially when fighting the tenth floor guards. Your ability to create clothes

war is commendable... Although your ability to use the whip must be trained again"

"Isn't that reason too shallow? If you want to test me, can't Papa make me fight with one of your Servants? I can sense there are some of them who are equal if not stronger than me"

"Haha.your perception ability is also not to be underestimated. It is true that it can be a reasonable alternative. But isn't that way too boring? Also, all I want is to see you in a life-and-death fight. A duel with Servants would not be able to fulfill that"

I can't protest at all for Papa's reasons. That's because I would do the same if I were in his position.

"Also, it's a beautiful bracelet you got. His ability to neutralize ten magic would be very useful to you"

"Why can you tell?"

"Oh, it seems you still have to practice your ability to judge things"

Papa picked up a pen and started writing something on paper. Mama doesn't seem happy about what Papa just wrote.

After writing, Papa faced me again.

"Lavender, from tomorrow you will train directly from me to master your true power"

Oho!

What an offer that cannot be rejected. Moreover, I also want to know what magic Papa used to move the entire city and its inhabitants to a strange place just overnight.

"thank you. But can I see my schedule. You see, I still have to help Grandma out there"

"Just calm. I have also considered it..."

Not yet had time to finish his words, Mama holding Papa's shoulder seemed to ask permission to say something.

With one nod from Papa, Mama started talking.

"Malika, are you really serious about learning magic? If you want, you can live like a girl in general"

I thought what Mama was going to say, it was just that.

"Mama, I've long dreamed of becoming a witch. Now I have made my dream come true. With that I have a new dream, which is to be able to master magic as much as I can. Also, I was curious. What happened that Mama, a descendant of Witches, could hate magic?"

"That's..."

Mom started to tell stories.

As one of Sol Ciel, especially as the eldest daughter of the current Leader Sol Ciel. Mama has a task to go solve all the problems that ordinary Magicians cannot solve.

The task that Mama usually runs is to overcome the problems caused by a cult that was rampant at that time.

The cult has always done taboo things such as forbidden rituals to the summoning of Satan (Devil).

During that time, Mama continued to see the worst effects of magic abuse.

I don't know what Mama really saw because Mama didn't want to talk about it at all.

What is clear is that it all reaches its peak when Mama is told to investigate a town that has mysteriously disappeared.

There Mama only found an empty land and a pitch black Slime which turned out to be the Devil who caused the disappearance...

"Wait a minute! Isn't the city you mean the city of Herausforderung where the Tower of Challenge is located right?"

Mama nodded.

"Isn't that the city that Papa sent to that strange place I just visited?"

Mama nodded back.

"Keep... Mama said the perpetrator you met was a Slime...?"

"Haha.so that's what you worry about"

Papa laughed as if he knew what I wanted to ask.

Honestly, I don't like what Papa wants to say.

"...Your guess is true"

Papa then turned part of his body into a kind of mucus liquid in pitch black like asphalt.

I stared at Mama for an explanation.

"...i was defeated by him.so..."

"Ahh. so that's why Grandma hates Papa... She doesn't want to have a Slime daughter-in-law"

"Hahahaha, I am called Black Ooze. But it is true that my race is still a family with a lowly creature called Slime"

"So..."

I saw my hand. If Papa is a Slime, then...

"Haha, just calm down. It was common for children of the Devils to have a different race than their parents. Your present self clearly has a different race and ability than this one of mine"

Huh.

No matter how I respect Papa, Slime is kinda...

Since the conversation was over, I was allowed to return to my room for a break.