Defiance of the Fall

Chapter 389: Dreams

“Is there any way to cleanse the toxicity for real?” Zac asked.“There are various means, like certain Natural Treasures. There are even arrays that will slowly purify the body. Most alchemy clans are re

“So, I guess it’s about time you explain why you’ve been following us,” Ogras said after they sat down by their table. “If you plan to rob us you should understand by now we aren’t that wealthy.”

“I don’t harbor any malicious thoughts!” Galau said hurriedly, his eyes darting back and forth between the two. “But truthfully there is a matter where I require your help. I need assistance in climbing the tower.”

“It's a carry after all? But why us though? We are completely unknown, and you don’t know our strength,” Ogras asked skeptically.

“That’s part of the point,” Galau sighed. “I need to reach at least the thirtieth level without it being obvious I was carried. Preferably even higher.”

“Thirtieth level?” Ogras muttered. “It’s a pretty hard carry, but nothing impossible for the stronger people who offer services like that. Why not just go to them? Are you trying to get a cheaper deal?”

“I am afraid my family will find out from one of my cousins who is also here,” Galau sighed. “The point of me climbing is to gain more freedom, but it will become invalid if this gets found out. But if I simply enter with a few unknown friends I made while dining out it will be harder to prove that I was carried through.”

“I have a decent chance of taking on the 3rd-floor challenge with the help of my saved-up treasures, but I doubt I would be able to climb any further after that,” Galau admitted. “But I need to reach at least the 30th level to achieve my dream.”

“What? Why?” Zac asked with confusion. “It’s just a title, and isn't it based on the floor rather than level? As long as you pass the third floor aren't you fine?”

“Because I wish to become an appraiser and run a store,” Galau said, an unfamiliar sense of determination appearing on his usually timid face.

Zac was completely stumped, and he looked over at Ogras to see he could follow what was going on. But the demon looked just as confused as himself, and he had even frozen mid-bite.

What the hell had reaching the 30th level to do with opening up a store?