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Chapter 81 The Power to Shake the Continent (2)
[Succeeded in understanding the structure of the S-grade Memory Cube.]
[The proficiency of the Structure Analysis skill increases explosively.]
[The stat corrections contained in the Memory Cube are inherited.]
[The level limit increases by 7. Acquired the skill ‘Incarnation of Fire Lv 1.’]
[Due to the accumulated experience points, the level rises to 80.]
[All stats increase by 10. Magic power increases by 700.]
[Connected to the memory of Lekras, the amount of stats increased by ‘Dragon Transformation Lv MAX’ rises.]
“Huh?
A sigh of disappointment escaped from Yeong-sik’s mouth as he saw the message window that appeared before his eyes.
It wasn’t because he was dissatisfied with the rewards obtained from interpreting the Memory Cube.
His level rose by 7, and he acquired a powerful skill called ‘Incarnation of Fire’, which remained vivid in his memory.
Additionally, all stats increased by 10, and even his magic power, which rarely increased, rose.
The achievement was so tremendous that it couldn’t be overstated.
But despite such an achievement, the reason why a sigh of disappointment unknowingly escaped from Yeong-sik’s mouth was simple.
“The level of Structure Analysis didn’t rise…
Yeong-sik murmured in a small voice as he looked at the Structure Analysis skill, which was still at level 6.
Since Structure Analysis was the core skill of his power, he hoped it would rise this time, but unfortunately, it didn’t.
“Ugh. Since my manufacturing skill is low, my proficiency won’t increase at all with the things I’m making now…
Yeong-sik smacked his lips in regret as he looked at the skill window.
‘Well, there’s nothing I can do about it if it didn’t increase.’
Since there was no way to forcibly increase proficiency, just lamenting wouldn’t solve anything.
‘I have no choice but to wait until Han-seong gets the minerals.’
Yeong-sik turned his attention to other skills. Skills that were still far behind in level compared to Structure Analysis caught his eye.
Since he couldn’t obtain Black Cubes indefinitely, focusing on raising the levels of other skills was the wisest choice at the moment.
‘The manufacturing skill has immense potential.’
Yeong-sik sharpened his gaze as he recalled the explosive leveling up he achieved with the drones obtained through the manufacturing skill.
“If I invest everything in raising the manufacturing skill, I might be able to increase the level of Structure Analysis before going to the dungeon.”
The most ideal scenario was to raise the level of Structure Analysis and unlock one more security level before attacking the dungeon called the ‘Grave of the Forgotten.’
If that happened, he could participate in the dungeon attack with new weapons and higher levels and stats.
‘In the current situation where I can’t freely use the suit, that would be the best…
Yeong-sik shook off the lingering feeling of regret from his mind and stood up.
There was no point in worrying about something that couldn’t be resolved at the moment.
### Episode 81
### Power to Shake the Continent (2)
[Succeeded in understanding the structure of the S-grade Memory Cube.]
[The proficiency of the Structure Analysis skill increases explosively.]
[The stat corrections contained in the Memory Cube are inherited.]
[The level limit increases by 7. Acquired the skill ‘Incarnation of Fire Lv 1.’]
[Due to the accumulated experience points, the level rises to 80.]
[All stats increase by 10. Magic power increases by 700.]
[Connected to the memory of Lekras, the amount of stats increased by ‘Dragon Transformation Lv MAX’ rises.]
“Huh?
A sigh of disappointment escaped from Yeong-sik’s mouth as he saw the message window that appeared before his eyes.
It wasn’t because he was dissatisfied with the rewards obtained from interpreting the Memory Cube.
His level rose by 7, and he acquired a powerful skill called ‘Incarnation of Fire’, which remained vivid in his memory.
Additionally, all stats increased by 10, and even his magic power, which rarely increased, rose.
The achievement was so tremendous that it couldn’t be overstated.
But despite such an achievement, the reason why a sigh of disappointment unknowingly escaped from Yeong-sik’s mouth was simple.
“The level of Structure Analysis didn’t rise…
Yeong-sik murmured in a small voice as he looked at the Structure Analysis skill, which was still at level 6.
Since Structure Analysis was the core skill of his power, he hoped it would rise this time, but unfortunately, it didn’t.
“Ugh. Since my manufacturing skill is low, my proficiency won’t increase at all with the things I’m making now…
Yeong-sik smacked his lips in regret as he looked at the skill window.
‘Well, there’s nothing I can do about it if it didn’t increase.’
Since there was no way to forcibly increase proficiency, just lamenting wouldn’t solve anything.
‘I have no choice but to wait until Han-seong gets the minerals.’
Yeong-sik turned his attention to other skills. Skills that were still far behind in level compared to Structure Analysis caught his eye.
Since he couldn’t obtain Black Cubes indefinitely, focusing on raising the levels of other skills was the wisest choice at the moment.
‘The manufacturing skill has immense potential.’
Yeong-sik sharpened his gaze as he recalled the explosive leveling up he achieved with the drones obtained through the manufacturing skill.
“If I invest everything in raising the manufacturing skill, I might be able to increase the level of Structure Analysis before going to the dungeon.”
The most ideal scenario was to raise the level of Structure Analysis and unlock one more security level before attacking the dungeon called the ‘Grave of the Forgotten.’
If that happened, he could participate in the dungeon attack with new weapons and higher levels and stats.
‘In the current situation where I can’t freely use the suit, that would be the best…
Yeong-sik shook off the lingering feeling of regret from his mind and stood up.
There was no point in worrying about something that couldn’t be resolved at the moment.
When Park Si-a and Hong Jeong finally returned, Han Seong also arrived. Tiria raised her wine glass and spoke in a bright voice.
“So? Let’s toast to Yeong-sik’s victory today?!”
Clink.
The sound of clinking glasses marked the beginning of the meal. The guild members laughed and debated passionately about the match between Yeong-sik and Cheon Tae-hwang.
Yeong-sik felt a sense of peace in his heart as he watched the guild members laughing and chatting. A warm feeling spread throughout his body.
“Oh, Yeong-sik. The minerals you requested will be delivered here in three days.”
“Three days? That soon?”
Yeong-sik, who was cutting a steak and putting it into his mouth, looked at Han Seong with sparkling eyes. Han Seong slowly nodded and answered him.
“It seems they have connections with the Goldrun Guild, the top merchant guild in the East. I talked to them through a crystal orb, and they said they’d send the desired amount in three days.”
“Oh, that’s good news.”
Yeong-sik smiled with satisfaction, his eyes shining. For someone like him, who had nothing much to do at the moment, Han Seong’s news was very welcome.
Upon hearing the familiar guild’s name, Yu-na, who had been eating hurriedly, turned her head with an interested expression.
“Goldrun? Weren’t they originally active in the Ixis Kingdom?”
“Yes, that’s correct. But recently, their power has expanded significantly, and they seem to have advanced throughout the entire East.”
“Hmm. I heard some shady rumors about them.”
“Is there any large guild without shady rumors?”
Han Seong shrugged as he answered.
Yu-na nodded with a bitter smile at his undeniable words.
Considering past Korea as a reference, there probably wasn’t a single large guild currently that hadn’t broken the law. They couldn’t reject them just because of shady rumors.
“Hmm… So, are you planning to raise your manufacturing skill when those minerals arrive?”
Yu-na asked Yeong-sik with sparkling eyes. Yeong-sik slowly nodded and replied.
“Of course. There might be useful items like the drones.”
“Hehe. I hope something better than a massage machine comes out.”
“…I won’t lend you my right arm.”
“What?! So stingy!”
Yu-na cried out in frustration at his refusal to lend her his right arm. Yeong-sik ignored her whining and continued eating.
‘…But it’s true that it’s a problem if only I can use the machines.’
What is one of the biggest advantages of machines? It’s that anyone can use them easily and conveniently.
In that regard, the machines Yeong-sik created had many problems.
‘But it’s not like I can establish infrastructure to use electricity like in modern times.’
Building power plants and utility poles across the continent and ensuring every household had electricity was a daunting task, requiring immense capital and time even if they had the technology.
It wasn’t something the Salvator Guild, with just over ten members, could undertake.
“How I wish there was a way to solve this…”
Yeong-sik murmured in a voice filled with contemplation. Seeing him troubled in the midst of their meal, Tiria asked with a worried expression.
“Is the food not to your taste, Yeong-sik?”
“Hm…? Oh, it’s nothing. The food is very delicious.”
Yeong-sik turned to Tiria and gave a light smile. Hearing his words, Tiria sighed in relief.
“Phew. That’s a relief. You must be very tired today, so please eat a lot and get plenty of rest.”
“…Thank you.”
Yeong-sik continued his meal with a gentle smile on his lips.
Screech.
After finishing the meal, Yeong-sik opened the door and stepped outside the annex. The cool night breeze brushed past his cheeks.
“Out for a little walk?”
At that moment, two people walked up beside him. They were Gil-soo and Ara. Yeong-sik smiled lightly and shook his head.
“No, I came to test a new skill I just acquired.”
“…You should take a break. You fought so intensely today.”
Ara, who had approached Yeong-sik, sat down beside him and spoke. Agreeing with her, Gil-soo continued.
“I don’t think I’ve seen you rest recently. Even if you don’t feel very tired, pushing yourself too hard will break your body. You should rest a bit.”
“Hm… I suppose so. It’s not that urgent, anyway.”
Yeong-sik chuckled at the two’s concerned words and replied.
“It feels like it’s been a long time since it was just the three of us.”
“Haha. Indeed. We’ve been so busy since the Judas Guild’s sudden attack.”
Ara looked at Yeong-sik’s side profile with a gentle smile. Although it had only been a short time, a lot had happened. Yeong-sik, who had joined the guild at the same time as her, had become a core member, earning the guild leader’s complete trust.
Today’s battle between Yeong-sik and Cheon Tae-hwang flashed through her mind. It was hard to believe that both of them had arrived in this world at the same time as her, possessing such extraordinary power.
Even though he was sitting right next to her, she felt as if the distance between them had grown insurmountable.
“…Yeong-sik.”
“Yeah?”
“…Ahem. Never mind. By the way, this staff you gave me, was it meant for me?”
She took out a staff with a fist-sized blue crystal and asked. Yeong-sik chuckled and nodded.
“Yeah. It’s an item that suits you the best.”
“…Thank you. I’ll use it well.”
“Mr. Gil-soo, have you made any progress with that job scroll?”
Yeong-sik recalled the magic book with the shield emblem he brought from the royal report.
Upon later inspection, it turned out to be a rare job scroll that could change the user’s class to the hidden class, ‘Guardian.’ Deciding how to use this highly valuable item had been a dilemma, but thanks to Yeong-sik’s strong recommendation, Gil-soo received the rare job scroll.
‘Given the current level of the guild members, Mr. Gil-soo needs the most power-up.’
Considering the average level of the elite members of the Salvator Guild, Gil-soo’s level was noticeably low. Class changes often came with an increase in level limit, making it most efficient for Gil-soo to obtain the rare job scroll.
“Hm. I still haven’t fully grasped the essence of the shield technique in the job scroll. It involves magic, but every time I try, I fail.”
Gil-soo sighed and shook his head, indicating he was having trouble mastering the job scroll.
“There’s still time before the dungeon exploration, so take it slowly.”
“Heh. Got it. Hmm…? Ara, your expression is getting more and more severe. I’d better get going before you say something.”
“What? Uncle, what are you talking about?!”
Ara stood up in a hurry at Gil-soo’s sudden remark. He let out a hearty laugh.
Yeong-sik watched them with a chuckle.
Thus, the brief moment of rest came to an end.
“Wow…”
Three days later.
Yu-na’s voice was filled with amazement as she stepped outside. The other guild members also showed expressions of awe at the sight of the piled-up goods in front of the annex.
“We’ve confirmed 5,000 tons of iron, 300 tons of saronite, and 5 tons of mithril.”
Yeong-sik’s eyes shone sharply as he gazed at the mountain of minerals.
The time for rest was over. It was time to move without pause.