Chapter 154

Chapter 154

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[Windless Day (19)]

The day before the battle to reclaim Uijeongbu began, Eunha gave Bruno a skillstone left by the Lizard King.

However, the Skillstone did not recognize Bruno as its owner.

Hmm, this is.

Thats awkward, it doesnt even fit you.

It was a lost cause.

Eunha stared at the Skillstone, which responded to no one.

The skill stones left behind by the Hell Hound could be used to protect Shin Seoyoung, who had manifested the <Miracle>.

And the Lizard Kings Skill Stone would help Bruno infiltrate the Uijeongbu reclamation team.

And the power to prevent her death.

Without a navigator, there was no way to tell what kind of magic the skillstone might contain, but a large one would most likely be related to camouflage.

The immature Lizard King relied primarily on camouflage.

Not that he didnt have other options, but it was inefficient.

Eunha thought to himself.

There had to be a way to use a skillstone that didnt accept him or Brunos mana.

He could add the mana of the person the skillstone recognized as its owner and turn it into an artifact.

But artifacts could only work with a fixed set of spells, and they werent very versatile. Except for those who infused them with mana, their efficiency and effectiveness were greatly reduced.

I guess it cant be helped. It may take a while, but Ill have to find a Blacksmith and someone who can take care of the Skillstones.

Do you know anyone?

I cant guarantee theyre any good, but theres a Blacksmith who checks my devices.

Blacksmiths were players who specialized in mass-producing devices and artifacts.

They were different from the Maestros, who specialized in making devices and artifacts with the precision of a work of art.

Unsurprisingly, the maestros work performed better.

Where Blacksmiths work was universal, the Maestros was specific: a weapon made for a specific person would perform specifically for that person.

But it was inevitable.

Eunha knew hed be better off with a Blacksmith, even if the artifact was inferior.

A Blacksmith could make it faster, and Maestros are generally a bunch of jerks.

Its a good thing he has the gemstones to make a decent artifact.

Well, Ill leave that to the Blacksmith, who Im sure Uncle Bruno knows. Ive got a few good ones, and I need to find someone to be the master of the Skill Stones maybe one of the kids.

Julie is an option. How about testing her first?

Ah, that would be nice.

Bruno called to Julieta, who was putting Avernier to sleep in the next room.

She came into the room, holding Avernier, whose eyelids were slowly closing.

Yeah, I get it, I just need to infuse it with mana, right?

After listening to the situation, Julieta infused the Skillstone with mana.

The skill stone didnt respond.

Isnt it too selective?

Eunha glared at the skill stone, which showed no response.

A stone of this size should be able to utilize a wide variety of magic, but it was rather picky about its owner.

Oh well.

Ill try with my noona, and if that doesnt work, Ill ask Minji or Hayang or one of the other kids.

I needed to find the owner before nightfall, if possible.

Id have to start working on the artifact tomorrow morning to make it on time.

Eunha decided to focus his search on people who lived nearby.

Just then.

Aww! Abuabu!

What? My baby, are you awake?

Avernier cried out from Julietas arms.

Wait a moment, Julie.

Yes?

Bruno saw Avernier reaching for the Skillstone and moved quickly.

He sat him down on the table.

Held by the torso, Avernier stopped sobbing and reached for the Skillstone.

Ow. Ow!

He hugged the skillstone that was the size of his head.

The bib-wearing Avernier slapped the skillstone with his tiny hand.

This is ridiculous.

What am I seeing?

Eunha doubted his eyes.

It wasnt because the skill stone responded.

It was because the Avernier was leaking mana.

Kyaa, Avernier, since when do you know how to handle mana?

Its indeed my son.nove(l)bi(n.)com

A two-year-old infant manifested mana, and thats your only reaction?

Eunha was dumbfounded at the two people who were so pleased with Averniers mana manifestation.

The two people who heard the words spoke at the same time.

Its not something you can say.

Ugh!

Uh, thats true.

Embarrassed, Eunha scratched the back of his head.

The next morning, Julietta and Bruno headed to a Blacksmiths workshop with their skillstones and Avernier.

Thats how Averniers Cloak was created.

After being knocked unconscious by the <Miracle>, Shin Seoyoung didnt wake up until the next day.

She tried to grab someone to confirm if the Retrieval Team was safe, but the caretaker happened to be away.

Pretend to be asleep.

She had replayed every moment of her time with him and had closed her heart to him.

The man she knew was no longer here.

She didnt know when.

When he started to change.

Maybe from the beginning.

A bitter laugh escaped her lips.

The world where her life was fading away objectively showed her the path she had walked.

Thats when she realized.

The person she had wanted to be acknowledged and loved by was simply anyone who had reached out to her back then.

She had projected her lover in the way she wanted, all to maintain her crumbling self.

In truth, he might have been no different than he was when they met again after graduating from the academy.

Seo-young, you dont believe me because youre not feeling well right now, but you do believe me, right?

Why dont you explain to them what kind of relationship we have, huh?

What relationship? Its already over.

Seoyoung shook off the fond memories without regret. She brushed aside the past ten years.

Not just ten years.

When shed left home, when shed wished to become a player to protect someone.

She decided to let go of the life shed spent desperately seeking love.

She didnt need to be insecure anymore.

She didnt need to be recognized.

She was already accepted.

She didnt need to be loved.

She was loved enough.

Its over? How much I love you! Dont joke. I understand everything youve been through, fighting like this. Cant you see I understand your hardship?

No, you dont understand.

She thought he was the only one who understood her.

She thought so.

She can see it now.

He had merely sympathized.

For the self who desired acknowledgment.

What are you talking about? I love you so much. Dont you see this ring? The promise we made, remember? All I have to do is go back to Seoul and well be together, just like you wanted.

Oppa, youre shameless.

She felt loved by him.

She thought she was.

She can see it now.

He had merely needed her.

She would have done anything to be loved.

I, I still remember the vows we made that day, the times you were tired, the times you shed tearsI remember it all, and you dont remember a single thing about our time together?

Those words brought back a flood of memories that she would have let go of.

She remembered, but that was it.

No emotion.

She realized then.

That she had unknowingly opened her heart to him.

All her life.

How long are you going to be snooping through my memories?

What!?

Waving her hand in the air, she summoned the wind.

Her mana resistance increased.

Her vision began to sharpen.

Youve been tapping into my memories all this time.

It wasnt that he sympathized.

He was merely playing the part she hoped he would.

Ive been such a, such a fool.

A fool.

A fool who only saw what she wanted to see.

A fool who didnt look around to realize what was really going on.

Seo-youngah?

Dont even call me by my first name anymore.

Hey, whats wrong with you.

And let me hit you once, will you?

What Uh, uh, ahhhh!!

Flames erupted in front of Gil Sung-juns eyes. He was covered in flames from the front.

Aaahhhh! Its hot, its hot, its hot! Damn it, what is this!

He rolled on the floor, his face engulfed in flames.

Players rushed in to extinguish the fire.

Seoyoung, looking at him with a satisfied expression despite his burns, commented dryly.

Considering what he did, it seems like a big problem for him.

Do wanjun sighed and said, He got what he deserved.

Covering his mouth with his hand, Guyeounsu raised his eyebrows, and his shoulders twitched.

It doesnt matter, I dont plan to end it like this either.

Hearing that makes me wonder what youre thinking, so why dont you tell me? Maybe we can be of some help.

Then help me.

Kim Yoo-jin put her arm around Shin Seo-youngs shoulders.

Shin Seo-young replied with a bitter smile.

By the way, unnie, you just, used a flame, right? Did you.

Park Hye-rim looked at her and asked.

After making eye contact, Shin Seoyoung cautiously opened her mouth.

I just became able to do it.

Serves him right!