Chapter 71 – Rewards
#071.
There were three men and women in a double room.
Gaon put down the two boxes containing the money and elixir on the table, and held out the other to Chorin.
“Then Lee Cho-rin, take it first. I will stand guard here.”
“Like… The law? What is it?”
“It just means to stand guard.”
“Is that so? All right. Then excuse me first. But can I sit here and eat?”
“Yes. Make sure you are as comfortable as possible.”
“All right.”
Chorin, moving her hips back and forth in a comfortable position, opened the box and saw the blue liquid in the vial.
As the stars twinkle, the fine particles shine, adding to its specialness. This was a magical power-enhancing potion made by combining old spirit plants.
It was created through the combination of Moorim’s refinement technique and magic, and allows energy to be absorbed efficiently. The risk was also reduced, so it was possible to prevent the regurgitation of energy.
Chorin swallowed, feeling nervous, then pulled the stopper off the mouth of the glass bottle.
Kiss! Along with the sound, the cool and refreshing scent spread all over the place in an instant. The refreshing feeling that seemed to purify the lungs made my senses clearer as my thoughts disappeared from my head.
Gaon nodded her head to Chorin as if it was okay, and she nodded her head to her face and drank her potion at once.
Her uvula gurgled and the liquid in the vial dwindled little by little. The contents of the vial ran out before five seconds had passed, and Chorin immediately leaned back on the sofa, closed her eyes, and concentrated.
This magic-enhancing potion was made to be easy to absorb, but concentration is essential to extract maximum efficiency.
Watching Cho-rin enter contemplation in an instant, Ga-on warned Ha-yeon by placing her index finger to her lips.
In the process of absorbing mana, mana regurgitation is likely to occur if you carelessly touch it. In fact, it is more likely that it will be so.
No matter how much stability is improved, a moment of carelessness becomes an irreversible mistake.
After observing Chorin’s condition without saying anything for a while, I noticed that after about an hour, he slowly opened his eyes.
A pale blue light flashed in the center of the pupil of the emerald green eyes, then disappeared.
“Ah! Mr. Gaon, did it take too long? Ha Yeon-ah, how much time has passed?”
When contemplating inside, the concept of time becomes blurred.
The boundary between instant and eternity is blurred, making it impossible to measure easily.
In response to her question, Hayeon shook her head and pointed at the clock hanging on the side.
“It’s only been an hour. Don’t worry too much, sister.”
“I see… Thank god. Mr. Gaon, then I’ll go back to Hayeon and Jihee’s room. I want to test how much her magic power has increased.”
“All right. Go. I will call you when I finish taking the elixir.”
“Yes! Sorry!”
I feel sorry for not being able to be by your side.
But if you’re in such a state of excitement, it’s better not to be there. It would be a big loss if you couldn’t properly accept the effect of the elixir out of concern.
Gaon saw Chorin leave the room and turned her head to stare at her.
“Then Joo Ha-yeon. It’s your turn sit on the floor Because you will guide me All you have to do is follow along. You can’t even open your mouth.”
“Yes. Master!”
Guiding the spirit is taking a great risk. In particular, in the case of the subject, even the slightest mistake by the guide could instantly turn him into a disabled person.
Usually, it was an act that would never be allowed unless it was a family or a very strong teacher-teacher relationship.
Gaon opened the box and held out the ring inside, feeling mixed feelings about Hayeon getting off the sofa and allowing her back to sit on the floor.
“Just swallow it, don’t chew it. It will melt and disappear on its own.”
“… Master. Again, thank you! I will definitely repay you later!”
“Stop talking and eat. I’ll pamper you later anyway.”
“Yes! Please feel free to ask. If it’s Master, I’ll listen to anything!”
Ha-yeon repeated her gratitude over and over again, and then swallowed the Danhwan without a shadow of a doubt.
Watching Danhwan ride down his throat, Gaon immediately put his hand on his back.
Then, the mana accumulated in the danteon was penetrated through the palm of the hand, and the huge energy that spread in all directions centered on the stomach was wrapped around the whole body in a certain pattern.
‘The mana rod has been trained.’
In the process of controlling the aura, Gaon was able to grasp the inner state of Hayeon. I felt it from the first time I saw him, but perhaps thanks to his excellent musculature, the mana load of his whole body was in very good condition.
In particular, the mana rod was solid and tough enough to express an aura right now below the silence followed, probably because he had worked hard on his lower body.
In this state, in the case of Poongwolbo, it seems possible to learn it within a few months.
Gaon repeatedly made the whole body go down several times. In the process, the energy of Danhwan made the mana rod of the whole body harder and tougher.
As a result, the energy was a little less than at the beginning, but it was better to accelerate the initial growth.
At the moment when I wanted to repeat it a few more times, Gaon gathered the energies in the lower abdomen and formed a dantian.
It is still impossible to learn rubella, but at least it was possible to fix it in the form of a simple cut. By doing this, it was possible to learn it more easily when learning new skills later.
Based on Moorim, the energy that had 20 years of internal energy decreased by 5 years in the process of strengthening the mana road, becoming 15 years of internal energy and settled in Danjeon. It was a great enough achievement.
“Whoa-“
Coordinating mana using someone else’s body, not one’s own, consumes a lot of mental power.
As Gaon exhaled slowly and removed his hands from his back, Hayeon, who had been contemplating the inside with her eyes closed for a while, opened her eyes.
“Master. Thank you!”
“Okay. Then, I will consume the elixir, so watch your surroundings.”
“Yes! Leave it to me!”
Hayeon confidently patted her chest and replied.
Thanks to that, unlike the slender-looking body, the glamorous chest swayed and swayed, but Gaon didn’t care and took out a single ring.
Before swallowing it, Gaon, who had exchanged glances with Hayeon, passed it down her throat.
20 years of energy. If this is the case, we can get out of the current imbalance and pursue stable growth.
… That day, Gaon reached the perfect 5-star level.
***
Passing through the garden and going to the forest in the back, I saw a pure white two-story villa. It is a separate building for the Viscount Kielun, and it seems that it is used for a picnic or for a change of scenery.
Gaon looked at Albert, who was guiding them and standing aside, looking much more well-managed than he thought. Next to him was Yoo Ji-hee, who was in a state of municipal administration.
“Are you really okay?”
“Yes. It’s okay. This is a building that is not used very often anyway.”
“I’m glad then, but I don’t know if I can just accept it like this.”
As Gaon said slightly reluctantly, Aris, who was talking with Lijenny from behind, jumped out and said.
“Words about the artifact haven’t spread properly yet, so the inn will be almost full! Staying here will save you money and time!”
“If you say that, I will use it with gratitude.”
“Anyway! Then come on in. Albert, now guide me inside!”
“Yes. Miss.”
Here, Aris dragged her words out for no reason, spitting out the words that she couldn’t miss Gaon, and brushed Albert off.
Seeing Aris like that, Chorin’s face frowned slightly. The fact that her mouth is also protruding really doesn’t look good.
‘It seems too clingy.’
It was really outrageous to see her childish feet and clinging to a man. Gaon didn’t seem to care, but he couldn’t be comfortable because he kept getting stepped on in the snow.
As time goes by, there are more women around Gaon. After Aris, now that Hayeon has been added, it was only natural that she was not relieved.
Both are unstoppable opponents. Aris is very active even though she is young, and Hayeon is the type who is overflowing with her healthy beauty without lacking either in her looks or body.
Even Master, Master. If you take your eyes off them even for a moment, you might end up in an accident.
Her usual sharp eyes were often seen softening only when facing Gaon.
She is the same woman, and when she sees herself like that, she feels tremendous charm in line with her usual gap.
Entering the villa, even while Albert continued to explain, Chorin’s eyes were only on Gaon, Hayeon, and Aris.
Ha-yeon, who was walking side by side with her, sometimes asked her what happened when her eyes met, but Cho-rin just shook her head, saying it was nothing.
“Then the explanation ends here. Is there anything else you would like to ask?”
“No. Doesn’t exist.”
“The maids will come and tidy up between 9 and 11 every day, so you just have to pay attention at that time. Then I’ll just go.”
“Yes. Thank you.”
“Brother! I’ll go for a while too. I have work to do today. See you later!”
“Yes. I hope the young lady will also take a look.”
After saying goodbye, when Aris and the others left the building, a silence fell that seemed to be empty for a moment.
Aris’ tone was so high, and it was all the more because she didn’t stop her mouth when she tried to talk her out even a little bit.
Gaon, of course, had no idea. Only Hayeon and Chorin felt a little awkward and curious about the unfamiliar environment and looked around eagerly.
While looking at the two of them, Gaon pointed to the second floor and said.
“Then let’s both go up. Let’s start by deciding on a room for each of us, and then we’ll talk about our future plans.”
“Ah yes! Gaon.”
“Yes, Master!”
The first floor of this luxury villa was a common residential area, with a bathroom, kitchen, and food storage in the center of a large space. It also had a balcony, and on the second floor was a structure with private rooms for each person to stay.
Although Albert briefly looked around and explained, he still couldn’t tell us all the functions of the outbuilding. That’s something you’ll find out over time.
The two followed Gaon to the second floor.
As I climbed the stairs, I saw a hallway that split in two directions. There were four rooms up and down in both directions with the stairs in the center, and there was a bathroom on the opposite side.
It was more than enough for three people to stay. Gaon looked around the hallway for a moment and then pointed to the room next to it.
“Then I will use this room. There will be no difference in facilities anyway, so take a look around and choose.”
“Well, then I’ll go here!”
As soon as she could finish her words, Chorin raised her hand and chose the room opposite Gaon.
“Can I check it out?”
“Are you okay!”
“Then I understand. Joo Ha-yeon and you?”
“I am here!”
Hayeon also chose a room without much hesitation.
In fact, since all rooms are designed to the same standard anyway, the only difference will be whether or not more sunlight comes in.
After the simple arrangement of the room was completed, Gaon nodded her head in satisfaction and opened her mouth.
“Let’s look around briefly, and let’s meet at the sofa on the first floor in 10 minutes. Aren’t you both dissatisfied?”
“Yes!”
“Yes, Master!”
“Great. Then see you later.”
After making an appointment, they went into their rooms and started packing up their belongings.
And after 5 minutes, a voice was heard along with a knock.
– Mr. Gaon. This is Chorin Lee. Can I come in for a second?
“… Come on in.”
Gaon, who was sitting on a chair in front of the glass window and watching the garden, tilted his head and allowed him to visit.
The door opened, and a serious-looking Chorin entered.
Clap-
The sound of the door closing was somehow louder than usual in my ears.
