Chapter 832

Chapter 832

Blaugrunn, as if to answer his expectations, opened his mouth.

“The Ego Sword is not just a legend; it appeared only in the myths of dragons. Even dragons have hardly seen it themselves. Maybe the Lord might have seen it, but...”

“Ah...”

Ha Leeha forgot all the numerous words Blaugrunn had said.

Only one word remained in his mind.

‘Myth of... the dragon...’

The Black Bass was a sealed item.

How could a sealed item be on the level of a legend?

Ha Leeha felt an urge to hit his own head.

‘Because it was more than that?! It maintained a legendary rank even while sealed because it descended from a higher—myth level!’

Ha Leeha quickly opened the detailed window of the Black Bass. However, nothing had changed.

Was it because the Black Bass was dormant?

Though he felt it strange, he knew he could not resolve this question here.

“Blaugrunn, let’s gather the corpse.”

“Where are we going?”

“To meet the world’s best blacksmith. Maybe he knows something. Hurry!”

“Ah, understood! Transporting the monster’s corpse!”

Blaugrunn controlled his flight magic to move Ha Leeha’s body.

Ha Leeha couldn’t calm his racing heart during the flight towards the water’s surface, 5km away.

‘Oh right, what were the achievements again?’

Even during this, checking the achievements was essential!

“The one-shot achievement is obvious... and the rest—”

〈Achievement: Beyond Rotation (A)〉

Congratulations!

You have hit a target over a distance of 5,000m! Now you have entered the ultra-long-range sniping range where you must calculate the rotation flow of Middle Earth in addition to aiming. You are now recognized as one who has perfectly comprehended and calculated the rotation of Middle Earth! Where does your limit lie? Henceforth, there are no official records to challenge you; only unattainable unofficial records in legends remain. We wish you the best in your future endeavors, and here is a small gift for you.

Reward: Agility +17

Continental Common Reputation 100

You are the first registrant of the ‘Beyond Rotation’ achievement.

The first three registrants of this achievement will be recorded in the Hall of Fame, with an additional 200% of the existing effects.

Effect: Agility +34

Continental Common Reputation 200

‘Wow, right. If Middle Earth is a planet similar to Earth, I’d have to calculate the speed of rotation and axis. And gravity too.’

This time, since it was a light-based attack, it might have been somewhat easier.

However, if he had to correct the trajectory of the bullet due to gravity and wind effects, calculations on rotation were essential for distances beyond 5km.

〈Achievement: Do You Know Who I Am? (A)〉

Congratulations!

You have successfully solidified your fame even on the New Continent Erika. By achieving a common reputation of 1,000 on the New Continent Erika, your name now begins to spread not only to all Paleos but even to unexplored areas beyond the central regions where interactions are minimal. You may enjoy the fact that your rumor is spreading even into the unknown land where spatial transport doesn’t occur.

Reward: 17 Stat Points

Permanent Buff – Adventurer’s Dignity

You are the third registrant of the ‘Do You Know Who I Am?’ achievement.

The first three registrants of this achievement will be recorded in the Hall of Fame, with an additional 200% of the existing effects.

Effect: 34 Stat Points

‘Ah, because of the Beyond Rotation achievement, I hit exactly 1,000 fame in the new continent. Hehe, so this too...’

Ha Leeha naturally knew who the two prior achievers were. One was obviously Alexander.

‘And the other is likely Fernand. Compared to Lee Jiwon, Fernand invested more effort into building relations with the Paleos.’

Ha Leeha was well aware that intimacy achievements are helpful for Continental Common Reputation.

Compared to Lee Jiwon, who considers every paleo as a ‘hunting target’, Fernand, who pursued both the new region discovery achievements and intimacy achievements, was a more likely second candidate.

‘What kind of performance does the permanent buff have—’

“We have arrived!”

“Ah, already? Then let’s dive. 〈Mermaid Transformation〉!”

Blaugrunn and Ha Leeha dived into the sea towards the gigantic mo-sah’s corpse.

After cutting the parts from the giant corpse, looting it, and moving the entire corpse to Blaugrunn’s lair, the two finally headed back to Gaza City.

* * *

“Ha, if you look at me closely, I find myself funny too.”

“Is this what we need to stimulate...?”

“For reference, I tried infusing mana several times, but it didn’t work.”

“Of course. It’s probably different from regular skills or magic.”

Ha Leeha also attempted it like using a curve shot, but Black Bass didn’t budge.

“Hmm, alright. Are you ready?”

“Can you do it?”

“Tsk! What do you think I am? I may not have reached 100% of the ancestors’ level, but awakening it is possible!”

“As expected!”

Ha Leeha stepped back a few paces from the table. Bottleneck, holding a tool that looked like a soldering iron, swallowed hard.

“Here I go!”

“Do not mess it up!”

“Stop with the ominous talk!”

Ha Leeha couldn’t forget the moment when 〈Mosin Nagant of the Legendary White Reaper〉 had vanished.

Confident yet aware that anything could happen at any moment—that was exactly how Middle Earth was.

‘Please, please, please—!’

Bottleneck approached Black Bass slowly, matching Ha Leeha’s prayers.

The moment the tool he held touched the barrel of the rifle!

ーーーーーーーーー!

“Ooooooook!”

A burst of light emanated from Black Bass.

Bottleneck let out a bizarre exclamation, while Ha Leeha struggled to keep Black Bass’s silhouette in sight amidst the light.

“What—What’s happening? Bottleneck-ssi!”

Bottleneck’s hand remained in contact with Black Bass.

“......”

“Talk to me, right?”

“......”

Bottleneck did not respond to Ha Leeha’s words.

Though only a few seconds had passed, seeing Bottleneck unmoving made Ha Leeha anxious.

Shaaaaa...

Finally, when the light vanished with a sound effect, there stood Bottleneck with a satisfied expression.

“How is it? Right? Talk to me, now?”

Ha Leeha quickly grabbed Black Bass.

“Black Bass! Bess? Black?”

He tried to start a conversation again, but Black Bass’s voice remained silent.

Even after several more attempts, it was the same. Blaugrunn looked back and forth between Ha Leeha and Bottleneck with a surprised expression.

“Lord.”

“What’s the matter—... Sir? Are you crying?”

Just as Ha Leeha was about to urge him, he noticed tears flowing from the eyes of the old dwarf.

“I heard it.”

“Right!? You heard it, didn’t you?”

“Now, the Lord can hear it too. Examine it thoroughly.”

Bottleneck, with a deeply moved expression, stepped back from the table.

Ha Leeha quickly understood what Bottleneck meant by thoroughly examining it.

There was something he had checked multiple times coming up to this point.

‘Until now, the item description window hasn’t changed... But by touching Bottleneck’s hand, finally—!’

He quickly grasped Black Bass and opened the item detail window.

〈Awakened Legendary Black Bass (1st Enhancement – Magma)〉

(Non-tradable)

Even before reading the description below, just the changed name made Ha Leeha feel chills all over his body.

TL’s Corner:

What does Lava even mean? Fire damage?

If the target got hit, will there be a hole in their chest?

If you get the reference, I salute you!