Episode 124.
[Dungeon Clear]
[Time Taken: 3 weeks 13 hours 38 minutes 49 seconds 77]
[Monster-type Still Object 501,384, Chimera 31,519, 1 Apostle of Metimoa Executed]
[Starting Calculation]
“Hu-ep, pf-kuhk-phu-urgh.”
With the dizzy dungeon clear phrase rising above the two retinae, Jung Si-woo, who rushed out while holding Caina in his one arm, kept vomiting black debris.
“Kaaaaaa, ptuu.”
There was no more power of Invasion left there because he instantly drew out Super Strength at the last moment, caught the Chimera that was gathering around Jung Si-woo and Caina, and perfectly tore it to death. But apart from that, it was extremely unpleasant.
“Are you all safe?”
[Thanks, Master. As expected, master’s Mana is always terrifying.]
“I’m safe, too, Hyung-nim.”
“That girl…I’m going to kill her…”
Caina expressionlessly escaped from his arms and stood up, while Soo Ah-rin alone burned with jealousy. It was as if she would be jealous even if Jung Si-woo was close to a man. But now that he could accept that as her passive expression of affection, Jung Si-woo calmly ignored her and looked around. The Chimera that covered the entire boss’ room…after Metimoa’s apostle’s death, the true scene of the boss room was revealed. Although, of course, there was no apparent difference.
“But hyung-nim, how did you kill him?”
“I just grabbed the center and tore it to death.”
“Oh, I see…”
[If you explain so, no one will understand, master.]
Caina sighed and intervened.
[The Chimera appears to have been a method to analyze the master and obtain information. The fierce battle wasn’t just to learn from the master, but also to absorb the opponent using Metimoa’s power.]
“That explains the operational principles of Chimera, but…”
[And needing some time was the same for the master.]
Jung Si-woo, who received Caina’s glance, nodded and continued to explain.
“It was a monster which was unknown if it had heart or brain or not. I was trying to figure out where to attack to kill him by fighting with him. It was part of the attempt to get rid of some of his body parts with Caina’s help. But….”
[But no matter how much we fought, we couldn’t find his Mana Core. By then, the master had noticed that his true body was spread widely throughout the boss room. Perhaps that’s why it was hard to locate the source of his Mana throughout the battle.]
“And then the next is simple. When he tried to attack by covering me and kill me, I destroyed where the Mana was concentrated strongest.”
He thought his mana wasn’t being consumed, but the battle with Jung Si-woo couldn’t help but leave him damaged. The punk was only transferring the damage to the true body that spread throughout the boss room. When the weakened true body was finally united in one place, Jung Si-woo grabbed it with his arms, imbued with great strength to momentarily obtain absolute power, and he tore it to death. It was very simple.
“I see, it’s very simple…haha, hahaha.”
“Mr. Yong Se-ha, your eyes are dead. Pull yourself together.”
While Soo Ah-rin carefully soothed Yong Se-ha, who was depressed after realizing that Jung Si-woo’s ability was in a different world from his, a welcoming phrase appeared after a while.
[Special Achievement ‘Colony Hunter’ Reached]
[Additional Rewards, Player Skill Received– Impact Transfer (Passive)]
[Special Achievement ‘Come In’ Reached]
[Additional Rewards, Player Skill Received– Invasion Resistance (Passive)]
[The skill is integrated with the innate ability. The Invasion resistance skill has become Lv4.]
“Oh, it’s a special achievement. There’s two of them, too.”
“Somehow, it arrives every single day, that’s very-”
“That skill seems to be incredible, too…”
Then the rest of the notifications came up one after another.
[Clear Rank – EX]
[Additional Rewards ‘Intact Fragment of Metimoa’ Received]
[Experience Calculation completed. The level is increased by 7.]
Two regular headaches hit Jung Si-woo: the aftereffects of the Super Strength and the pain of continuous level-up. However, as if it were because the body became stronger day by day, the pain was quite tolerable now. Thinking that the pain itself was rather the proof of victory for Jung Si-woo, he was even quite proud.
[Courage of the Ignorant skill became Lv10. The pain relief ability has increased.]
“Oh, maybe it’s because of this skill that I was able to resist Invasion well.”
“I told you earlier. That skill is the most overpowered.”
Even the pain that remained until the end disappeared neatly by the joy of skill level up. No, perhaps it may be the effect of Courage of the Ignorant skill.
[Jung Si-woo]
[Breaker]
[Lv 135]
[Strength – 485 Agility – 450 Stamina – 462 Mana – 323]
[Resistance – Poison Lv11, Flame Lv6, Curse Lv7, Lightning Lv9, Ice Lv5, Wind Lv6, Earth Lv6, Invasion Lv4]
[Passive Skill – Dragon Sense Lv1, Dragon Dignity Lv8, Chaos Tail Lv4, Courage of the Ignorant Lv10, Soul Force Lv4, Heavy Weapon Battle Lv7, Impact Transfer Lv1]
[Active Skill – Super Strength Lv4, Grant Lv41, Heavy Strike Lv41, Combat Charge Lv35, Critical Bullet Lv12, War Cry Lv16, Stone Skin Lv16, Cruel Charge Lv11]
[Unique Ability – Extortion Lv1]
The additional compensation skills and level calculations were all done, so Jung Si-woo’s status that became much more brilliant filled his eyes. Jung Si-woo didn’t like playing with numbers much in the first place. Still, it was quite fulfilling to think that each number filling the Status could be a part of the proof of growth from his efforts, especially the Level. It seemed like only yesterday that he started his career as an underground player at level 10, but he had already reached level 135. Of course, his level was just over half that of Marina and Seria. Still, his level was far beyond the normal players’ standards, so it didn’t matter.
“Someone would think you’ve rolled in the dungeon for years.”
“Wouldn’t it be similar when only comparing the frequency of battles?”
“It’s not to that point.”
Next, Jung Si-woo checked the newly acquired skills. Of course, it was an Invasion-resistant skill that prevented parasites from penetrating his body or mind like the Chimera this time, so there was nothing to check on the information, but what was important was the skill gained by achieving the special achievement: “Colony Hunter.”
[Impact Transfer Lv1]
[Limited to near-range attacks performed based on one’s body and close-range weapons, the damage is spread to other nearby opponents one perceives as enemies. It doesn’t consume Mana. Based on skill level 1, up to 2 enemies within the 10 meters of their surroundings, 10% of the actual damage can be inflicted. As the skill grows, range, number of targets, and damage all increase.]
“Splash! This is Splash!”
Soo Ah-rin beside him, who checked the skill’s description with the ability given to a supporter, shouted as if to shriek. Indeed, it was an appropriate explanation. Jung Si-woo also murmured in dismay at the majesty of the seriously impressive skill.
“Oh, ooh…I thought this could only be achieved with special modifications to two-handed weapons for sure…”
“Oppa’s entire body is already a special weapon!”
The Impact Transfer was an amazing skill. It was surprising that it caused a miraculous phenomenon that couldn’t be explained physically despite being a passive skill that didn’t consume mana. Although, of course, the strength Jung Si-woo’s body held couldn’t be explained physically as well!
“However, there were times when I caused a Splash in real life. When I hit the wall, it shook the guys nearby.”
“Physically! They will get physically beaten with this!”
“Right, I’m sorry. Actually, I’m not sure either.”
There were some things that Jung Si-woo didn’t know the reason for it even if it was a passive that he owned. Just now, Impact Transfer had been added to the list of such skills. If he studied this skill, wouldn’t he be able to take another step forward? Well, he couldn’t tell.
“A skill to practice hard has increased.”
“If you had gotten this skill before you entered this dungeon, you would have achieved at least about skill level 10.”
It was true. Jung Si-woo solidified his determination to wait for a lot of Ant Cave dungeons of very low difficulty to be produced and create another integrated dungeon once again. He confirmed the last thing he needed to check. Those were the pitch-black beads, jewels, and Metimoa’s fragment, according to the Clear EX Rank left in the place where the Boss Monster, Metimoa’s Apostle, had died.
“It seems that the god’s power remains in this bead as well for now. A bead is needed that can be sacrificed for the synthesis, so you can put this on the altar together.”
“Oh, you can’t use the altar of synthesis for free after all.”
“Of course, and this gem…aah.”
Soo Ah-rin made the face of an enlightened person.
“I’ve told you before, haven’t I? In high-level dungeons, other goods than dollars come as looting compensation.”
“Oh, come to think of it, that’s right.”
He forgot about it because he heard it was only valid for players who cleared a very high-level dungeon. Still, that moment finally came for Jung Si-woo, too. Now he didn’t have to be obsessed with money, but it wasn’t that unpleasant that he also won goods, not dollars.
“It’s a jewel and not gold; it must surely be worth a lot. Let’s check it out right away.”
“Yeah, but why is such an extraordinary Mana be a jewel…”
Jung Si-woo checked the jewelry’s information with suspicious eyes.
[The Moonstone of the Dark Monster]
[Rank – S+]
[Jewel produced by a rare chance when lava from a volcano full of Mana cools with the full moon’s evil energy of the devildom. It is extremely hard and has the power to amplify Mana, which makes it more preferred as a material for weapons and accessories.]
“Huh.”
It wasn’t goods. It was an ingredient.
“I-it can’t be.”
“A good is good. Wouldn’t it be fine if we just dedicate it to the Altar of Synthesis? I’ve heard that the Altar of Synthesis also improves its output if finishing materials are added.”
“I don’t feel very good because all the events seem to lead me to hammer synthesis…”
But it was too captivating to resist fate. Jung Si-woo couldn’t help but pack all of it and head to the grey altar, the Altar of Synthesis, that appeared in the center of the boss room. The Altar of Synthesis was properly in the space. It wasn’t the Altar of Reward nor the Altar of Reinforcement, or, of course, the Altar of Job Advancement. The deal with Merchant Fairy Luta was indeed successful. It wasn’t that the beads I paid in return felt like a waste.
“Oppa, how about the Metimoa’s fragment…?”
“Here. Ugh, it’s disgusting even to hold it in my hand.”
Jung Si-woo held the Clear rank compensation, Metimoa’s fragment. Although the beads left by the apostle also contained Metimoa’s power, it was impossible to fully use the god’s power if all of it is processed into a bead. Therefore, most of them were given in an intact form to Jung Si-woo, in the form of compensation according to Clear Rank. Perhaps if the Clear Rank had been lower, the god’s power would have been lost.
“Okay, let’s do it.”
The fragment of Metimoa was larger than that of Laia, making it comparable to Setnak’s. There was no need for more than this since it wasn’t about taking power itself anyway but about using its ability.
“Whoooosh…”
[Geeeeee…]
“Hey, it’s noisy, you punk.”
With his fairly proficient Mana Control, he completely “extorted” the power of Metimoa and broke the link that connected to the god. Although it seemed as if Metimoa was trying to say something, Jung Si-woo coldly blocked the message.
“And with this-”
Give it to the Altar of Synthesis wholly and strengthen it. Soo Ah-rin stopped thinking in the face of a situation that transcended her existing knowledge to transform the altar with the god’s power. The dozens of seconds-long strengthening ended successfully. Metimoa’s power gathered and had dyed the grey altar completely dull black.
[The Altar of Chaos]
[Everything sacrificed comes together and creates a new thing.]
“Sigh, will this really be okay?”
“What are you hesitating about at this point already?”
“That’s right…if I want to drink poison, I’ll have to chew and swallow even the dish.”
Jung Si-woo took out all the materials for sacrifice on the Altar of Chaos. First of all, the Giant’s Roar, which hadn’t yet revealed the second option even if the mastery was filled, and the Front Paw with two options of flame properties. The two artifacts still had secrets left behind and should reveal them in a method other than their proficiency. But now that was alright since he was going to combine the two into one.
“And in here…”
It wasn’t the end yet; there were still things to put in. The Moonstone of the Dark Monster he just got and the apostle’s bead with Metimoa’s power. And the Ghost Longsword that lied dormant in the inventory.
…And even the rifle with the power of the thunder god, Laia.
