I Became a Gallery Newbie Beloved by Transcendents

ArchMage senior’s words contained considerable anger.
Unlike usual.
The reason for despising the constellations seemed to be more than just because they surrendered to the Tower, but I didn’t ask about that now.
I asked if the constellations would continue to watch me from the 5th floor stage onward.
ㄴ LightSword) Constellations can recognize and observe players after the 5th floor stage. It’s not possible in waiting rooms.
ㄴ LightSword) This was true for the previous batch. Pandemonium might be different.
ㄴ LightSword) And if a player finds it bothersome that constellations are watching them, they can ‘block constellations.’
ㄴ oo*) Constellation blocking? Is that possible?
ㄴ LightSword) Even though you don’t directly feel things like their gaze, when you look at the notification windows, there are times when you get that feeling.
ㄴ SpearKing) Those guys probably haven’t seen Pandemonium even once. It would be kind of funny to entertain them a little and then immediately block them.
ㄴ ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Yeah, that’s good. If they don’t seem helpful, block them right away.
ㄴ AbsoluteMonarch) After you’ve piqued the constellations’ curiosity and then do that, they’re highly likely to display quest windows with rewards to observe your climb.
ㄴ It’s like saying “Pay a fee if you want to watch” ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
ㄴ LightSword) I just blocked them after the 30th floor because they bothered me.
ㄴ ArchMage) Me too.
ㄴ IceQueen) Frozen!! Blocked at 32nd floor!
ㄴ Priestess) Hawawa, this girl left them because she was bored and then blocked them around the 50th floor.
ㄴ Sage) Pilgrim, everything depends on perception. The two great individuals above, or this humble one. We were able to block them because we thought the constellations didn’t know much.
ㄴ Hard difficulty people really have a different mindset ㄷㄷㄷㄷ Easy and Normal players would excitedly post in the gallery if constellations paid attention to them.
ㄴ The constellations didn’t really care about Easy or Normal climbers anyway.
ㄴ I’mAnElf) Even Hard climbers typically were genuinely happy when constellations showed interest. It’s just that the surviving clearers have exceptionally good intuition.
ㄴ As expected of the people-friendly Hard climber god Elf who is half ordinary person ㄷㄷㄷ
ㄴ I’mAnElf) I was also one with exceptionally good intuition, okay? Who are you calling ordinary?
ㄴ A tactless long-ear who takes it seriously…!
ㄴ I’mAnElf) Aaaaargh!!
ㄴ ArchMage) Anyway, fundamentally, constellations are not on the players’ side. They’re enemies we’ll have to fight someday.
ㄴ ArchMage) Remember that.
ㄴ oo*) Oh, so I just need to extract rewards from them.
ㄴ oo*) They’ll throw quests at me thinking I won’t succeed, right? So I just need to succeed?
ㄴ LightSword) Yes, that’s right.
ㄴ ArchMage) You’re smart, climber.
ㄴ IceQueen) Frozen! Smart!
ㄴ oo*) Are there any rewards I shouldn’t accept?
ㄴ ArchMage) Authorities.
ㄴ Sage) The authorities granted by constellations are quite useful when facing monsters, but later when you face constellations as enemies, you become a worthless insect that can’t do anything.
ㄴ AbsoluteMonarch) Most of the authorities they offer can be created identically if we, the Hard clearers, help you. Using inter-dimensional trade would make it even more certain.
ㄴ Wow, Mr. Monarch. Now that the climber needs advice, look at how you write long advice. So kind~
I was in a situation where I had no choice but to trust the TransGal seniors.
It was the Transcendent seniors who repeatedly saved my life.
Just a few days ago when dealing with the golems, if the stream of advice hadn’t appeared, I would have died with high probability.
ㄴ oo*) But if they’re from the previous batch’s Hard difficulty, isn’t there a chance they’ll recognize things like LightSword senior’s Dragon Slaying Sword or HeavenlyDemon senior’s Flowing Flame Space-Breaking Formula?
ㄴ HeavenlyDemon) Oh, that’s a very interesting thought.
ㄴ LightSword) It doesn’t matter if they recognize them. Constellations can only intervene directly through force after the 70th floor.
ㄴ LightSword) I have a certain conviction.
ㄴ LightSword) The conviction that when you reach the 70th floor, Han Yuseong, you’ll be able to devour them instead.
What?
ㄴ oo*) Me?
ㄴ ArchMage) It should be possible, for a climber like you.
Don’t be so sure.
What’s the basis for that belief?
ㄴ Priestess) Hawawawawa!!!!!! This girl is ready to receive praise.
ㄴ ? What praise?
ㄴ Priestess suddenly lost her mind…! Laughing so frivolously…!
ㄴ Priestess) Climber lord, the Holy Binding Talisman from our inter-dimensional trade. If you infuse mana into the back, you can unfold the ‘Veil of Secrecy.’ From the 5th floor stage, constellations will pop up, and it would be uncomfortable to open the gallery on your terminal while those guys are watching, so you can hide it.
ㄴ HeavenlyDemon) Can’t you just block them at each moment?
ㄴ That’s the correct answer. The greatest of all time.
ㄴ Priestess) Hmm. After only using fists all your life, you lack perception… Hawawa, actually it wasn’t specifically made targeting constellations. It will be useful during missions too.
ㄴ GalleryMaster) Hmm hmm, yeah yeah. Anything will be helpful.
I get it.
I understand completely.
Our Transcendent Gallery seniors didn’t consider these “constellations” threatening at all.
Even though they were somewhat angry at them.

Notification windows covered my vision, informing me that the constellations who had just recognized me were watching me.
Looking at the TransGal seniors’ posts, I established my own rules.
When I need to talk a lot, like in quest-type stages, I’ll block the constellations.
And when dialogue isn’t particularly necessary, like in dungeon-type stages, I’ll unblock them and gently extract rewards.
When it seems there’s nothing more to gain, I can completely block them like the TransGal seniors.
This 5th floor stage is quest-type, but I didn’t plan to block the constellations.
Being too meticulous from the start might raise suspicion.
I’ll block them without hesitation only when using the gallery.
5th floor.
After properly grabbing their attention this time, if I feed them constellation blocks for about 3 consecutive floors, they’ll come with rewards to be able to watch.
『Quest! – Find and rescue the escort target, then escort them to the designated location.』
Shouldn’t they tell me who the escort target is?
As I thought this, another notification window appeared before my eyes.
『A golden line falls on the escort target’s head.』
It’s like a game on its own.
And the street I’m currently on happens to be a narrow alley.
Flash-
I followed the faintly glowing golden light from the sky.
I passed by many crowded people.
Fortunately, Phaethon’s Jet-Black Magic Armor I was wearing wasn’t as flashy as plate armor, but rather had a neat black leather armor feel, so it didn’t attract attention.
I found the target of the golden light pouring from above.
At the end of the path.
A dead-end alley where it seemed unlikely for people to pass through.
I could see a woman with red hair standing awkwardly with her back against the wall.
[NPC – Carmine, Second Lady of the Everhart Baronial Family]
I recognized Carmine. As soon as I looked at her, I could tell who was targeting her.
The gazes were too clear.
Because I could feel the killing intent aimed precisely at Carmine.
The beings I had faced so far also emitted killing intent, but they usually charged right in.
This was the first time I’d encountered someone continuously leaking killing intent to intimidate.
Three people wearing black robes.
I ignored their killing intent and stood next to Carmine.
[Skill ‘Mental Barrier’ level has increased. Lv.5]
“It’s a difficult situation, isn’t it?”
Carmine looked at me with wide eyes.
“…Pardon?”
“Do you know what those gloomy individuals are approaching you for?”
Despite looking bewildered at my words, Carmine slowly opened her mouth.
“…They definitely sent them to kill me.”
“Is that so?”
The mission name was escort.
That means, as long as ‘Carmine’ right in front of me stays safe, this quest can somehow progress.
Killing intent (살기).
Was it because I continued to be exposed to the killing intent pouring from the three surrounding Carmine as I entered this corner?
Or was it because I recalled LightSword senior’s words that aura ultimately moves according to my will?
“That.”
Instinctively.
[Killing Intent Lv.1 – Skill acquired.]
I also drew out killing intent analytically.
“Is this how it’s done?”
[Skill ‘Killing Intent’ level has increased. Lv.3]
Is it affected by mana amount or rank?
The level rises quickly.
[‘The Sword Ghost of the Black Typhoon’ is curious about your killing intent.]
[‘The Saint Chasing Light’ is concerned about the large number of enemies and that multiple opponents have higher ranks than the player. She advises a quick escape.]
[‘The Giant who Swallowed the Moon’ says fighting multiple opponents in this alley is reckless.]
[‘The Judge with a Thousand Eyes’ advises taking only the escort target and leaving quickly.]
There were more pieces of advice after that.
I dismissed the window because it was annoying.
It was definitely different.

AbsoluteMonarch) Now you’ll be able to gauge how far you can go.
LightSword) Rank is somewhat of an objective indicator. It’s objective, but it can always be overturned by individual capability.
SpearKing) What matters is your judgment. Can you now distinguish between the moment to kill and the moment to flee?

From the TransGal seniors’ advice I checked last night while eating a sandwich.

LightSword) Kill if you can. As you’ve felt, NPCs’ behavior patterns are no different from humans. They’re living, breathing humans within that stage.
LightSword) They feel surprise at unexpected variables. And fear.

[Organization Umbra 4th Rank Combat Member Leon]
[Organization Umbra 4th Rank Combat Member Wolf]
[Organization Umbra 3rd Rank Combat Member Nick]
The three weren’t moving, perhaps because of my killing intent.
Wolf’s mouth opened.
“If you have nothing to do with that woman, be on your way. I don’t want to cause unnecessary bloodshed.”
I knew it then.
That guy is the leader.
A blade should be swung when it’s not expected.
Dragon Slaying Sword Footwork Form 3.
Micatus.
A teleportation-type footwork that instantly closes the distance with the opponent.
Slash
And I took Wolf’s head clean off.
[‘The Judge with a Thousand Eyes’ doubts his eyes.]
[‘The Saint Chasing Light’ is shocked.]
[‘The Warrior Carrying Rage’ praises your single strike.]
[‘The Giant who Swallowed the Moon’ looks at you intently.]
“What about you two?”
Leon and Nick hesitated with their swords drawn.
That’s not what they should do.
If you hesitate even for a moment, that becomes the reason for your death.
“Stay still.”
I passed by Carmine and deployed Micatus once more.