Chapter 141
[‘KingGodGeneral Yumi’ has sent you a message.]
[“Is it possible to pick the fruits without a Harvester? Do you want me to look for one?”]
Cha Jin-Hyeok’s heart skipped a beat.
‘That’s right. This is why I livestream.’
He did not think Yu-Mi had sent the message out of ignorance. In his life, he had never seen a supporter as capable as Yu-Mi. She noticed and interpreted things he glossed over from a different perspective and informed him about them.
So this message meant that everyone was curious about his next steps.
‘My actions have caught everyone off guard!’
To a Streamer providing content and story, it was an immense thrill.
“I can harvest those fruits even without a Harvester. Why? Because I have grown immensely.” Jin-Hyeok immediately took out the Rule Breaker to share its effects with the viewers.
[Rule Breaker (Upgradable) (Bound)]
[A weapon that can destroy the laws.]
However, this alone was not enough.
“Even if I use the Rule Breaker to shatter the rules, I am not a Harvester; those fruits have their own will, so I might not be able to harvest them easily.”
He prepared another information screen.
[All-Clear (Hope Rising From the Ruins)]
[In a place where there was no hope, a white flower bloomed.
Now, one can dream.
Achievement Effect: Subdue all items related to the 4th Seoul Scenario.]
“I’ve obtained the power to subdue all items related to the 4th Seoul Scenario.”
The 4th Scenario had ended a while ago. Instead of invaders from other Servers, the Queen Ant had appeared in the scenario.
“As I reflected on the disappointment I felt due to the previous All-Clear, I realized something.”
The Achievement effect of Hope Rising From the Ruins was limited to only items related to the 4th Seoul Scenario. When Jin-Hyeok had gained the achievement, he had been disappointed, thinking its versatility was lacking.
“The Achievement effect was not flawed. I was just weak.” He just could not properly utilize it. Visit no(v)eLb(i)n.com for the best novel reading experience
Jin-Hyeok displayed the final information screen. “The long-awaited Major Achievement... the One Who Walks Alone!”
Jin-Hyeok omitted the details and shared only the Achievement effect.
[2. Enhancement of Achievement effects acquired during the first progression of any Scenario.]
“Hope Rising From the Ruins was the Scenario I undertook first.”
His All-Clear was proof that he had cleared the Scenario first.
“I will use this Major Achievement effect now.” Jin-Hyeok recorded and shared the entire process with his viewers. He had displayed two Achievement sections on the screen, the All-Clear section on the left and the Major Achievement section on the right, intending to show the viewers how the effects interacted with each other.
[You have applied the Major Achievement effect of the 「One Who Walks Alone」 to the Achievement effect of the 「Hope Rising From the Ruins」.]
A golden light momentarily flashed in the Major Achievement section, then became semi-transparent and moved to the left section. As it overlapped with the All-Clear section, sparkling golden dust fell. It seemed as if a synthesis was taking place.
[The Achievement effect of 「Hope Rising From the Ruins」 has been enhanced.]
[All-Clear (Hope Rising From the Ruins)]
Achievement Effect: Subdue all items related to the 「Seoul Region」.]
‘Did I pose a question to myself? Did I just succeed in communicating with the viewers?’
“No particular reason.” Jin-Hyeok felt like he had grown once again.
? ? ?
The Golden Guardian Tree grew rapidly. This was odd, considering plenty of time was still left out of the twenty-four hours.
“The timer is decreasing at an alarming rate!”
Once the fruits were removed, the Guardian Tree began to grow more quickly. It was as if Jin-Hyeok had applied the Time-Lapse Recording Skill on the tree.
‘Huh...? Wait, how could I have missed that?’
[You have used the Skill 「Time-Lapse Recording」.]
-“Ugh, I feel dizzy.”
“You need to endure such dizziness to become an adult,” Jin-Hyeok said to the Guardian Tree.
-“I... I think I’m going to vomit.”
“Don’t worry. Trees do not throw up.”
-“A-Are you sure...?”
The Guardian Tree seemed to be a little convinced by Jin-Hyeok’s logical explanation. However, the next second, it displayed another dramatic reaction.
-“M-My body feels like it’s breaking apart!”
“That’s just growth pains.”
‘How can one grow without experiencing growth pains?’
The Guardian Tree screamed and wailed, but Jin-Hyeok did not think it was a serious issue.
-“I-I’m dying!”
“No, you are not.”
There was no visible damage on its trunk or sudden wilting, so Jin-Hyeok was not sure why the tree was making such a fuss. In human terms, this was like having a few bone fractures.
‘It’s growing nicely.’
Perhaps because Jin-Hyeok was a Planter, he felt pleased seeing the Guardian Tree thrive. The timer rapidly decreased, leaving just an hour on the screen. However, given the rate of decrease, Jin-Hyeok estimated the growth would complete in less than ten minutes.
-“Aaargh! I feel like I am going to explode!”
“You’re just getting stronger.”
Indeed, the Guardian Tree’s trunk thickened and strengthened. It became so thick that it could fill a four-lane road.
“Leaving that especially large fruit seems to have been a good decision.”
That special fruit was absorbing the Guardian Tree’s vitality appropriately. Without that fruit, the Guardian Tree could have indeed broken apart, as the tree claimed.
“That fruit is like a safety mechanism for the Guardian Tree’s growth. I’ve learned something new. This is how you should nurture a Guardian Tree.”
A shiver ran down Jin-Hyeok’s spine.
‘I bet this is a brand new strategy on how to nurture a Guardian Tree.’
Little was known about the Golden Guardian Tree. Yet, here Jin-Hyeok was, discovering a new fact and livestreaming it to the world. As a Streamer, this was definitely the proudest moment for him.
Soon, a magnificent tree emitting a golden aura revealed itself.
[The 「Young Golden Guardian Tree」 has evolved into the 「Golden Guardian Tree」.]
[The territory of the 「Golden Guardian Tree」 has expanded.]
A blinding golden light burst forth from the Guardian Tree. All communications and electricity in the vicinity were momentarily disrupted.
“Hmm?” Jin-Hyeok came across something interesting.