I Became a Gallery Newbie Beloved by Transcendents

Hard difficulty 65th floor.
Hard difficulty Tower numbering # 35.
Targon, the guild master of the Strategy Alliance Guild, looked at Attack Captain Bellasia approaching him.
“Bellasia, if the Vertex people have stepped up, they’re not worth our concern. They’re just acting without knowing their place. Our current focus should only be fully conquering the 66th floor.”
The blonde man looked at Bellasia with unwavering eyes.
“All the constellations of this Tower… desire our victory.”
Bellasia nodded at Targon’s words.
“I also heard from the Judge with a Thousand Eyes that they’re cheering for us.”
[‘The Judge with a Thousand Eyes’ confirms this is correct.]
[‘The Stargazing Guide’ smiles toward you.]
[‘The Crimson Burning Star Creator’ cheers for your ascent to the 66th floor.]
As soon as Bellasia finished speaking, Targon smiled at the notification window that filled his vision.
“Yes, the Stargazing Guide… and the Crimson Burning Star Creator are all watching over us.”
Bellasia sensed firm resolve in Targon’s words.
“Then, about Vertex’s guild battle declaration… should we decline it?”
Targon shook his head at Bellasia’s question.
“No, that’s not it. Those insects are a matter that must be dealt with. Rather, it will be an opportunity to boost morale before climbing to the 66th floor.”
Targon steeled his determination to overcome the 66th floor—known as one of the most brutal floors in Hard difficulty—after defeating the Vertex Guild in a guild battle.
According to what the “Administrator” had told him, it was a hellish section where even the exceptionally skilled Hard difficulty climbers from the previous quarter had mostly perished.
He intended to overcome that point with minimal casualties, just to show them.

Immediately after tearing the Master Blacksmith Summoning Scroll and activating its effect.
I stared at the being observing me from within the suddenly opened black space.
Fortunately, I could tell what kind of being it was from the notification window floating above their head.
[Master Blacksmith Dark Elf Malenis]
Gray skin and black hair.
And a female dark elf with striking golden eyes.
As expected of an elf type, she had long ears.
I could see Malenis’s mouth slowly opening.
“Coordinates… Pandemonium?”
The mutterings of the dark elf named Malenis continued to flow into my ears.
“I never thought I’d end up trading with a Pandemonium climber in all my life.”
I could see Malenis’s gaze sweeping over me from top to bottom, then shifting to the surrounding scenery of the 5th floor waiting room.
I opened my mouth.
“Do you also trade with tower players from other difficulties?”
Malenis scratched her long hair at the back.
“Hmm, I’m sorry for being the first to go off-topic, but I’m not sure what disadvantages might befall me if I communicate about matters unrelated to trading.”
“Ah, that’s fine.”
If there’s something I don’t know, I can always ask the Transcendent Gallery seniors.
Dark Elf Malenis slowly stood up.
“I am Malenis, a blacksmith of the Dark Elf race. You probably already know this since you can see the text with my name floating before your eyes.”
“Yes.”
“I’m not allowed to ask for the customer’s name. I don’t know why. Oh, and even if you kindly tell me, it won’t reach my ears.”
Her appearance—wearing long-sleeved leather clothing befitting a blacksmith and a work apron—gave off quite a trustworthy impression.
“Straight to the point. Is there something you want?”
Her personality is very straightforward.
“Would a sword be possible?”
Malenis smiled bitterly.
“As expected, you want a weapon too. Almost everyone wants weapons rather than armor.”
Malenis continued.
“Any specific requirements?”
I definitely had specific requirements.
“I’d like a sword that can fully contain aura and sword energy.”
I could see a spark of interest in Malenis’s eyes.
“Oh, you’re already handling sword energy. Good. What about other aspects?”
“I’d like an additional effect that would be useful when facing many opponents. Something like an increased critical hit chance.”
This was something I thought of after experiencing how useful the effect of my current main weapon, [Great Sword Karnavalt], was.
“Well, that’s easy enough.”
Malenis took out a scrap of paper, wrote a few characters, then looked at me again.
“You’ve seen the cost processing section in the summoning scroll. It says to negotiate directly.”
“Yes.”
“This time I’ll just accept food as payment, so choose something reasonably tasty.”
What is this?
Following Priestess senior, is this another “anything” situation?
That gives me a headache.
“It would be better if you had specific preferences.”
At my words, Malenis gave me an incredulous expression.
“…Huh, so not choosing is actually more troublesome. Is that it? The truth is I don’t really intend to receive proper payment. This is my first Pandemonium customer, so I’d like to maintain a long-term exchange.”
Malenis gestured toward me with her chin.
“That is, if you don’t die.”
So she’s viewing me favorably.
And the reason is none other than being a rare species—a Pandemonium climber.
I voiced the question that had risen in my mind.
“Can I continue to interact with you, Malenis?”
“Besides random summoning scrolls, there are also designated summoning scrolls. You’ll probably get one after passing the 15th floor. This is information I’m allowed to share.”
Malenis added.
“At that time, if you properly remember my name and race, you can perform a designated summon.”
“I understand.”
Malenis stroked her chin as if pondering.
“Hmm… my food preferences. I like crunchy things. Crunchy crunchy.”
I decided internally to give her the pork cutlet.
Malenis asked one more question.
“You’re not going to the next floor right away, are you?”
I shook my head.
“I’m planning to stay in the waiting room for about 4 days.”
4 days. After consuming the mana pill.
It was enough time to grasp the basics of the Flowing Flame Space-Breaking Formula that HeavenlyDemon senior had given me.
“4 days, that’s enough. If I send the item while you’re in a stage, you won’t receive it until the next floor’s waiting room, so it’s better to wait here to receive it. I’ll give it to you before the third night passes.”
“Let’s do that.”
Clap!
As if she had obtained all the necessary information, Malenis clapped her hands lightly.
“When you receive the sword, an item designation notification will appear that allows you to send me something as well.”
Malenis smiled bitterly.
“Don’t die. Survive for a long, long time. Pandemonium.”
“That’s my intention. Malenis.”
Immediately after Malenis raised her right hand high and waved it to say goodbye.
The space that had opened like a crack returned to the normal floor waiting room floor.
I took out my terminal and entered the Transcendent Gallery.
Title: Master Blacksmith Summoning Scroll Result, Got a Dark Elf Blacksmith
Author: oo*
-Maybe it’s because she’s a dark elf? Her personality seemed quite normal?
ㄴ Was it a woman?
ㄴ oo*) ㅇㅇ
ㄴ Hmm, dark elf ladies are usually normal in personality.
ㄴ ㅇㅇㅇ They’re different from elves. It’s like being pampered vs growing up in a harsh environment, that kind of difference.
ㄴ I’mAnElf) Pampered my ass, you illogical bastard.
ㄴ I’mAnElf) Elves are elves, and dark elves are dark elves. Everyone is individual.
ㄴ I’mAnElf) Elf by elf. Yeah.
ㄴ ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ A very! Transparent! Storm! Of! Posts!
ㄴ Long-ears… “elf by elf” isn’t really used these days.
ㄴ They really got to you.
ㄴ ㄴㄴㄴ It’s science. Dark elves definitely have better personalities in general.
ㄴ I’mAnElf) Bullshit….
ㄴ Proving it personally ㅇㅇ
ㄴ SewerSwordSaint) Kekeke!!! Long-eared comrade!! Suffering!!!
ㄴ I’mAnElf) Why would I be your comrade, furball?
ㄴ SewerSwordSaint) You also have some fine hair. Don’t you have any fine hair? Hair hair hair…
The elf senior, tired of being teased, didn’t post any more comments for a while.
ㄴ LightSword) Did you order a sword?
ㄴ oo*) Yep. A sword that works well with sword energy.
ㄴ ArchMage) Good job.
ㄴ Sage) The pilgrim makes wise choices.
ㄴ HeavenlyDemon) Have you read the martial arts manual yet?
ㄴ oo*) I’m about to read it properly now. Oh, did I mention? I used the Flowing Scale Wave Formation when killing the Son of Lightning. I used the fist technique as footwork though.
ㄴ HeavenlyDemon) Huhuhu… That’s the nature of that technique. Well done. Now you can be considered this master’s disciple.
ㄴ LightSword) He’s my disciple.
ㄴ HeavenlyDemon) He is also this master’s disciple.
ㄴ LightSword) Anyway, I was first.
ㄴ SpearKing) I want to be the third master.
ㄴ Try to appeal to the climber, bro.
ㄴ There are plenty of master candidates. ㅇㅇㅇ
ㄴ However, those from Easy and Normal can never aspire to be masters to a climber ㅜㅜㅜ
ㄴ SewerSwordSaint) Climber, are you interested in dual-wielding?
ㄴ Look at how quickly he jumps in.
ㄴ Priestess) What about this girl’s talisman? This girl’s talisman? This girl’s talisman? This girl’s talisman?
ㄴ oo*) Of course I used it. Blocked all the lightning thanks to it. Does it block all attacks like this?
ㄴ Priestess) Hawawa, it makes this girl so proud!!
ㄴ Priestess) Except when the range becomes too wide to completely cover the field, it basically blocks everything perfectly for 20 minutes.
ㄴ Priestess) But since Pandemonium might have cases where the field is completely covered, you shouldn’t rely too much on the Holy Binding Talisman in those situations.
ㄴ oo*) Got it. Thanks thanks
Having said what I needed to say, I closed the gallery.
After satisfying my hunger with a sandwich, I opened my status window.

Name: Han Yuseong
Race: Human
Lv.26
Strength: 166
Agility: 164
Vitality: 170
Mana: 132
Skills: Pain Suppression Lv.7 Composure Lv.7 Cover Lv.4 Crisis Detection Lv.4
Visual Field Expansion Lv.5 Concentration Enhancement Lv.5 Fighter’s Movement Lv.6
Mana Body Enhancement Lv.6 Doombringer Lv.3 Mental Barrier Lv.4
Trajectory Insight Lv.4
After consuming the ‘Mana Pill,’ my mana increased by an additional 15.
Current mana: 147.
And it had been 2 days since I arrived at the 5th floor waiting room.
I could roughly understand what kind of martial art the Flowing Flame Space-Breaking Formula that HeavenlyDemon senior gave me was.
After the night of the second day passed.
Just before the third day.
[5th Floor Coin Shop]

Food 2. Drinks 3. Potions 4. Miscellaneous

I suddenly thought I should buy something from the “Miscellaneous” section that was newly updated on the 5th floor.

Sheet of Paper – 3 coins
Fountain Pen and Ink – 6 coins

Scribble-
I’ll leave something.
Scribble.
That I’m still alive.
【 There’s someone here.
If you’re reading this, it means you’re alive too, so let’s meet on the upper floors.
If you read this, please write a letter and send it to the upper floors. 】
I folded the letter in half carefully and placed it in the red mailbox.