Chapter 601 – Black Stone (4)
Angela is a very passionate and bold person.
The type of person that once you get hooked on something, you have to see it through to the end somehow.
That was an advantage, but it was also a disadvantage.
It’s definitely an advantage to challenge and challenge again and again until things work out and finally break through the wall, but until then, being neglectful of everything else is a disadvantage.
As a result, she received a lot of benefit and also suffered a lot of loss.
But one thing was certain.
The fact that she was able to get to where she is now is because of that type of personality.
“Let’s see, let’s see, let’s see…” .”
A sloppy drawing shown by Kim Do-jin.
After seeing her endless potential there, she immediately locked herself in the blacksmith shop and immersed herself in her thoughts.
What she needs to make is a mineral that absorbs the surrounding magic.
To be exact, it is a highly durable mineral that can easily hold the absorbed magic power.
“As the amount of magic attribute increases, the pressure also becomes stronger. Then, we need to create a hard mineral that can withstand that pressure…”
In fact, such minerals already exist in the world even if she did not create them.
It can easily withstand hundreds or thousands of tons of magic attribute.
A mineral that is found in dungeons with a very slim probability, and only in very small quantities.
“Mithril…”
It is one of the two major minerals that blacksmiths want the most, along with Orichalcon, which is nicknamed the metal of the gods as it contains divine power.
Mithril, unlike Orichalcon, does not contain any energy.
Just hard and light.
That’s why it’s attractive.
No matter what item you make, it has the best defense power and is extremely light in weight.
In addition, Mithril has a high affinity to the point where it goes well with any energy.
Mithril will be able to sufficiently withstand the absorption amount suggested by Kim Do-jin, while also showing high efficiency.
But Angela ignored the given answer.
No, she had no choice but to look away.
That’s because mithril is such a rare mineral that less than 10 kg is sold each year.
The quantity is small, but the price is eye-watering.
That means.
“It is not suitable for mass production.”
All she cares about is mass production.
If only we could easily print this item, the world would be a much safer place.
Think about it.
A wizard who allows an enemy to approach him while casting magic will most likely die.
But what if you have a dagger that automatically generates sword energy?
Conversely, what if a warrior who uses a melee weapon has an artifact with a built-in ranged attack magic?
What if they are reasonably priced enough to be stocked for lifesaving purposes?
“… “The survival rate of hunters will increase dramatically.”
And that too, through an item created jointly by himself and Kim Do-jin.
If that happens, the media’s attention will be focused on him and himself.
She, in a beautiful dress, and he, in a nice tuxedo, were sitting side by side during an interview, and both blushed when asked a naughty question… !
Hehe… !”
The motivation that was already soaring increased even further.
But there was no place to vent that desire.
This means that I have to make a mineral comparable to mithril in terms of durability with my own hands.
“Ugh, it’s still too early to give up.”
She tried all kinds of combinations of minerals, feeling like she was hitting the ground running.
The number of results created in that way is as many as 50.
After lining them up on one side of the blacksmith shop, she called Dojin Kim and asked him to do her experiment.
“First, have you tried making this and that? “Can you draw a magic circle here?”
Kim Do-jin stuck out his tongue when he saw the results she created.
It’s only been three days since we talked.
‘They made 50 in three days… ?’
I knew she was burning with motivation, but I never thought she would be like this.
His eyes, which were looking down at her, turn to her.
Sunken eyes, deeply sunken dark circles, saggy cheeks.
It was obvious that he had pushed his body to its limit without eating properly, sleeping properly, much less resting.
“Why don’t you get some rest? You look very tired.”
“Ugh, no.”
Elena shakes her head weakly, but resolutely.
“I have to see the end of what I started.”
Kim Do-jin smiles bitterly.
It was expected.
People who have risen to the top in anything have that kind of grit.
“It might take a while. “It’s my first time using it in real life.”
Then she patted Kim Do-jin’s back and encouraged her.
“It’s okay, it’s okay! I didn’t want to succeed from the beginning. Just stick with it and see.”
There was something strange about it.
“If this succeeds, shall we have some fun?”
She said it as if she was joking, and her face turned redder than the sunset.
“What… !”
“I don’t like it?”
She thought for a moment and then shook her head.
“… No.”
In fact, she was also desperately hoping.
It’s already been a few months since she had an enchanting night with him.
If she had never known her taste, she would have known her pleasure, but she always had to struggle with her memories of that day.
She was embarrassed to say it directly.
But what would it be like if you could get that night back with just a moment of embarrassment?
“You, you, you just remembered. I’m going to rip out the root of your dick, so go, go, prepare… !”
Aggressive words and inappropriate speech.
He just thought she was cute.
“I look forward to it.”
After a brief moment of enjoyment, he looked down at the mineral again and calmly concentrated his mind.
She expected the mineral to draw a magic circle that absorbs magic, but she was wrong.
What Kim Do-jin is trying to do is transplant.
Planting part of the gluttony coiled up inside me into that mineral.
‘Come out.’
When he gave the command, the gluttony that had been sleeping in his stomach stretched out.
A yawning yawn.
At the end, a small seed-like piece travels through a circuit and reaches the fingertip touching the first mineral.
Quad!
The rough, black teeth bite into the mineral and dig in.
The moment when the piece of gluttony that waddled inside as if swimming in the water finally took root in the center.
Drop out of school!
A strange wave swept through the surroundings, and soon the mineral began to absorb the surrounding magic power.
To be exact, it is the action of gluttony rooted within him, but anyway.
As soon as he was given permission to eat as much as he wanted, his gluttony began to ravenously suck up his magic power.
The speed is dozens or hundreds of times faster than existing magic absorption magic circles.
Angela’s mouth widened as she watched this.
“Wow, that’s ridiculous…”
It was the difference between hearing it in words and actually seeing it.
‘I never thought I could absorb magic power so quickly… !’
There was not the slightest lie mixed in his words.
Is that why?
I felt like I was one step closer to my dream.
‘Kim Do-jin’s ability has been proven. Then, what’s left?’
All you have to do is for the mineral you created to withstand it.
For a moment, I was filled with dreams.
The surface of the mineral that had been absorbing magical power without hesitation began to change.
Damn it!
Damn it!
“Ah… !”
It couldn’t withstand the magic filled inside and began to break.
If left like this, the mineral will explode.
Kim Do-jin immediately collected the pieces of Gluttony and forcibly disrupted the magical power contained in the mineral.
“The first one is a failure.”
“Yeah, that’s right.”
Angela answered with a trembling voice and swallowed her dry saliva.
“Gwae, it’s okay. There are still 49 left.”
Yes.
Now there is only one.
But why?
It felt like all the minerals I had worked so hard to create over three days were about to explode.
Damn it!
Twaa!
Puck!
Ominous sounds continued to hit her ears.
* * *
The 49th time to repeat the process of planting and reaping pieces of gluttony.
Damn it!
No, the 50th time.
All the minerals Angela had worked hard to create over three days were completely shattered.
Although there were some deviations, they all did not qualify.
To put it a little more calmly.
“Haha…, What’s this. You couldn’t hold on to any of it properly… ?”
“…”
It’s just as she said.
The deviation that exists is only about 1 to 3 seconds.
All minerals could not withstand repeated absorption and burst from the inside.
The amount of magic absorbed up to that point is at most enough to cast one or two advanced spells.
That alone could be said to be great, but it wasn’t enough.
To reach the ideal she desires.
And the fake black stone I want.
Angela, who was looking down at the horribly transformed minerals, soon clenched her fists and gathered herself.
“… Are you okay? It was expected. “I didn’t think it could be done in just three days, yeah.”
I’m trying to figure it out somehow.
She looked up at me with a forced smile.
“Sorry! I’ll have to wait a little longer. Her second experiment occurred three days later…”
“No.”
Cut her off.
“Let’s make it four days, not three.”
“What… ?”
“Get a good night’s sleep and try again.”
Only then did she understand what I meant and smiled bitterly and shook her head.
“No, that’s enough. I’m still fine. “I guess you forgot, I’m an S-class hunter?”
Yes.
I endured it that long because it was S-class.
If we go further than now, it will be difficult even if an S-class grandfather comes, not even an S-class.
“Do you know how invincible the S class is? Let’s go in quickly and get some sleep.”
“Oh, are you really okay?”
Angela refuses, saying it’s okay.
Slowly, my patience reached its limit.
It won’t work, you.
Her advanced magic raises her magic power to a level where she can easily fly and aims it at her.
“Okay, let’s sleep for now. See you tomorrow.”
“Hey you… !”
When she sensed something about her and was about to say something.
「Sleep.」
Her spirit is forcibly transported to dreamland.
“Ah…”
Angela collapses helplessly with her short moan.
I take her lightly and carry her on my back.
“It’s so difficult and pretentious that even sleep magic can’t withstand it.”
Sleep magic is truly the strongest status ailment magic if it works, but it has the disadvantage of being difficult to cast.
No matter how much magical power she exerted, the fact that she was so easily taken by someone of her S class means that her spirit was pushed to its limit.
“Anyway…, There is no normal among S-class, normal.”
Except me, of course.
After forcing her to sleep, he placed her on the bed in her dorm, meticulously closed her door, and left her room.
“I guess I’ll take a break soon.”
The nights in Vatican City are quiet and uninteresting.
Thinking that it would be better to go to bed and wake up early rather than stay up all night bored, I reached my room and saw a familiar face standing at the door.
One of the saint’s exclusive maids.
When she spots me, she comes over and asks.
“Hunter Dojin Kim. Do you mind for a moment?”
It’s time.
Of course, I’m not saying let’s have fun.
When I look at her, her mouth opens again.
“The Pope has asked to see you for a moment.”
“Oh.”
A completely unexpected meeting offer came in.