Chapter 80: Harvest (1)

Chapter 80: Harvest (1)

Time flew by quickly.

Most of the incidents related to Tak Yoon-il had been settled, and I had started to initiate trade with Park Woon-hyuks guild.

My goodness, such a pure potion. Its at least a high-quality potion. To have this level of potion already

Is it okay?

Its not just okay. Its one of the best in the world.

The alchemist brought by Park Woon-hyuk exclaimed in admiration.

With this, arent our contract terms too favorable to us?

Then well just raise them.

But then, the Ministry of Strategy and Finance might

Its fine. Ill use my name.

And so, I received my compensation.

We didnt know that Tak Yoon-il was a Mine. But whats done is done. You might not be satisfied, but our guild would like to offer compensation to Ms. Lee Seo-ha as a sign of apology.

The Cheonryu Guild offered compensation.

In fact, it was difficult to match a reward for Mr. Lee Seo-ha. We were told not to worry about the budget, but a gift should satisfy the recipient. An unwanted gift can cause displeasure.

After a lengthy introduction, a guild member handed me a pair of rings.

Each is a separate relic, but together, they exhibit their true powerthe rings of the sun and the moon.

I appraised them with Reading.

[Ring of the Sun (A)]

A ring containing the power of the sun. Purification, extreme yang, and the power of the sun are imbued within.

:Built-in Skill 'Extreme Heat'

:Strength and stamina increase by +3 during daylight.

:Continuous stamina recovery during daylight.

:Abilities double when wearing the Moon Ring.

[Ring of the Moon (A)]

A ring containing the power of the moon. Purification, extreme yin, and the power of the moon are imbued within.

:Built-in Skill 'Extreme Cold'

:Agility and spirit increase by +3 during moonlight.

:Continuous spirit recovery during moonlight.

:Abilities double when wearing the Sun Ring.

I received a pair of rings.

They were better than I had expected. Being rings, I could wear them at all times.

Really good, isnt it?

Kim Seo-hyun must have spoken highly of me. The rings contained everything I needed.

The power of the moon was typically used to replenish magic, but these replenished mental strength.

Ill graciously accept your sincerity. I dont think Ill hold any grudges against the Cheonryu Guild in the future.

Thats a relief.

Our subsequent conversation was cheerful.

I spoke with the Cheonryu Guild member and headed to the Red Tower.

Its been a while.

Hong Yu-hwas grandfather welcomed me warmly.

Now that I think about it, I heard youve received many things from various places. So, I also prepared a lot to preserve my pride.

The master of the Red Tower said with a smile.

Normally, I would like to give you my granddaughter, but its not my place to interfere in the affairs of men and women.

He said this while handing me a sheet of paper.

Youve received quite a lot from various places. Ah, I havent been spying on you. Ive just heard news here and there. So, weve decided to offer something different.

The paper was a document that asked what kind of artifact I wanted.

A custom one?

I crossed my arms and pondered.

You can choose whatever you want, any attribute is fine. We can collaborate with other magic towers if necessary.

This significantly broadened my options.

And theres no need to decide right now.

Its okay. I think I can decide now.

I activated my talent for reading to assess the customizability and performance of the artifact I desired.

Mental stats combined power with the Conceptual Stat Energy of Defying Heaven.

In other words, the power of Defying Heaven had grown stronger.

Jackpot.

Conceptual Stats were some of the most difficult powers to enhance due to their nature.

Yet, here I was, improving them through physical exertion.

I refocused and resumed my exercise.

She didnt remember much from her childhood. What came to mind was a world of green.

Trapped in something like a coffin, all she did was breathe.

Memories of being called a Thousand-Year No Pulse were injected into her.

She earned martial arts from beings known as masters.

Thats how Kim Seo-hyun spent her early years.

A bit older, around 10, an incident occurred. It was a place where she endured some sort of terror attack. There, she met her master.

Later, she would be known as the pupil of the Thousand Sorcerer.

Hah, the Thousand Martial Vein indeed. Has it fallen so far as to entrust everything to such a young child?

Who are you?

Child, I am the greatest sorcerer of mankind. Wont you seek revenge against those who confined you here?

Revenge?

Yes, revenge. Its about inheriting all their advancements, learning magic, and becoming transcendent.

Will I get three meals a day?

Of course.

And so, the Thousand Sorcerer became her master.

As she grew up

The girl concealed herself. It might have been a kind of trauma.

She fooled herself as she honed her martial skills, easily deceiving others with magic.

She was a disciple of the Thousand Sorcerer.

Her incredible talent overwhelmed those around her, and she quickly became one of Koreas most promising hero candidates.

Its so mundane.

Truthfully, it was mundane. There was no one in Korea who could challenge her.

That was why she enrolled in the Korean Hero School.

There, she met a boy who completely shattered her understanding of the world.

Hello.

He was fascinating.

Nothing about him was discernible. His gaze was relaxed, yet he never slacked in his efforts for self-improvement.

Curiosity turned into interest.

Interest blossomed over time.

You can do it.

His tone implied he knew about her.

The turning point came when he defeated the Sword Demon.

When he engulfed everything in a whirlpool-like abyss.

Interest turned into admiration.

Gradually, she desired to stand beside him.

And, to be honest, she found his face too attractive. Sometimes, she would stare blankly when he smiled.

So I prepared for this.

Kim Seo-hyun sighed quietly.

Truthfully, her current outfit was somewhat embarrassing. Why did these pants have to cling so tightly?

It wasnt just about appealing to others.

It seemed to have worked on Lee Seo-ha.

Very faintly, he showed interest.

But that was all. Any slight confidence she had gained evaporated when he remained completely indifferent.

I guess I believed my sisters words too much.

Her sister had claimed that any man could be seduced and taken to a, ha, hotel.

Still.

It wasnt an unpleasant sensation. She at least understood that Lee Seo-ha wasnt the type to give his heart away readily.

As Lee Seo-ha smiled contentedly at her, Kim Seo-hyun found herself smiling back foolishly without realizing it.