Chapter 51

Battle for the Wise Man’s Seal (6)

[ Name : Ed Rosstaylor ]

Gender: Male Age: 17 Grade: 2 Race: Human Achievements: None Physical strength 12 Intelligence 10 Dexterity 13 Willpower 10 Luck 8 Combat ability details〉〉 Magic ability details〉〉 Life skills details〉〉 Alchemy ability details〉 〉 My daily routine begins when the sun begins to rise and the early morning air settles between the forests. It was always the same.

If it was a weekday I would open my eyes jump up quickly change into my sports clothes and start cantering to the teaching building. But since it was a holiday today I moved around a little leisurely.

My body feels refreshed. When I first got out of bed I felt that my condition had already fully recovered.

The importance of health is strangely felt only when one is sick. Now I need to take good care of my body and avoid overexerting myself to prevent something like this from happening.

I picked up Yenika who was completely broken and laid her down on the bed. I went out to the stream and washed my face with cool water. While I was at it I checked my stats and found that my core stats were now comparable to those of early to mid-level Tailley.

Basically it will be a bit difficult to catch up with Tailly whose growth rate changes rapidly towards the end... It means that I am now able to protect my body as much as possible.

As such stat growth has also entered a plateau. I was well aware that growth slowed down when skill proficiency or core stats exceeded 10 but now that the growth slows down I feel a bit frustrated.

From now on every time you raise one stat you will be able to feel the impact. Rather than just training without an answer we need to come up with a more systematic plan.

“If you think about it... “I haven’t even done much research on magic engineering supplies.”

[Living skills details]

Grade: Intermediate Artisan Specialty: Woodworking Dexterity Lv 14 Design Lv 10 Gathering Lv 13 Woodworking Lv 13 Masonry Lv 6 Hunting Lv 10 Fishing Lv 7 Cooking Lv 6 Mending Lv 5 〈 Advanced Crafting Skill Slot: Spirit Infusion 〉 Skill Proficiency: 2 Power amplification: 3 Injection success rate: 91

– Fire type elemental food proficiency: 4

– Wind type elemental skill proficiency: 2 Contract spirit: Lower fire spirit Mug Spirit sensitivity: 12 Spirit understanding: 12 Unique skill: Fire?’s protection Explosion 〈Advanced crafting skill slot: Magic engineering〉 Skill proficiency: 2 Magic engineering Items Understood: 3 Quick Crafting: 3 Crafting Formulas Collected:

Weak Wind Dissipator (Lv 1)

Sanulrim Noise Generator (Lv 1)

Sensitive automatic magic chessboard (Lv 1)

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Advanced crafting techniques have a large impact on core stats and are so versatile that they cannot be compared to regular skills.

However the training is just as difficult.

It would be nice to be able to churn out spirit food like a factory but once each spirit is injected with spirit food there is a certain amount of recovery period such as a cooldown before the next injection.

You can practice magic engineering as much as you want if you have the conditions but it is difficult to prepare the basic conditions.

Just by researching already completed magical engineering products your skill level will increase to a certain extent and if you are lucky you will be able to reassemble the magical engineering products and teach yourself how to make them.

However for most magical engineering products it is essential to learn the manufacturing method itself. Efficiency is also the best.

The problem is that most of the magic engineering crafting formulas are quest rewards from the main scenario so it is difficult to obtain them directly.

“Should I ask Taily for it... There’s no way I can give it to you... No I can’t give it to you in the first place.”

I sat down on a flat rock by the stream and thought deeply. The magical engineering crafting recipes that were quest rewards were ‘knowledge’ not goods.

From the looks of it Tailly didn’t seem to have any intention of training in magical engineering but it couldn’t be a waste.

then... Wouldn’t it be okay for me to take care of the scroll-shaped crafting formula that drops as the main scenario progresses?

Since Tailly is not going to train in magic engineering anyway the magic engineering crafting formulas will be nothing more than scraps of paper. There is a high possibility that you will not even take care of it at all.

Technology is the foundation. Even when starting out on your own after graduating from Sylvania how helpful would it be to make a living if you trained a strong skill like magic engineering to its limit?

I even know where and how important crafting recipes are dropped or hidden. If you catch it and keep it with you it will be a great help in mastering your skills.

It is clear that there are limits to growth through self-study alone such as disassembling analyzing and reassembling the magical engineering supplies supplied by Lortel.

I now clearly feel the need to secure efficient useful and expensive magical engineering crafting recipes first.

“Hmm... Now that I think about it the end of Act 2 is already in sight. “I trained like crazy and passed out for another 10 days but it went by in an instant.”

I looked up at the sky in the middle of a quiet forest at dawn.

On the surface it is a peaceful scene. However if you close your eyes you can imagine the magic towers created by Glast using star status magic covering the sky of the bachelors.

He uses high-level temporal magic and uses all kinds of golems and experimental monsters as shields for his disciples and academic staff. The image of a crazy scholar who was trying to respond to the wise man’s letter.

Act 2 final scene Glast subjugation battle.

As soon as my thoughts reached that point memories of his lab also came to mind.

“Soul Library... !”

I clenched my fists and nodded.

There are a total of four battle stages in the final chapter.

Bypass to the teaching building underground waterway Glast’s secret laboratory and the top of the magic tower.

Among them Glast’s secret laboratory which is notoriously long and difficult contains replicas of historical grimoires and a soul library containing all kinds of valuable magical documents.

This is a stage where you have to fight your way through bookshelves and books flying around as you please and catch the librarian. The boss of this stage Reina the Soul Library Librarian is difficult to clear without the Sword Saint Ceremony.

Well things like that should be enough to break through with Tailly’s current specs. We have already done enough research and confirmation. My interest is in the other side the contents of that soul library.

It is full of all kinds of valuable magic engineering recipes. From what I remember the number exceeds double digits and there are two crafting recipes that can be used to create legendary grade magic engineering supplies.

If it is a legendary grade magical engineering item once you can procure the ingredients and make it you can actually use it as a special move equivalent to the Sword Saint Ceremony.

Although it may not be possible to match the uniqueness of Sword Seongsik’s ability to efficiently subdue bosses in certain scenarios its simple firepower and power cannot be ignored.

I carefully traced my memory.

‘Glockt’s Eye’ which temporarily increases the amount of magic power and the proficiency of all sensitive skills.

‘Delheim Hourglass’ which returns all physical states to a few seconds ago

Glokt’s eyes... If I could use it it would temporarily increase my sensitivity to spirits and allow me to contract with spirits of a level so high that it does not match my level.

The Delheim hourglass is... There is a high possibility that it will be a coin that can save your life in an urgent crisis situation.

this... It cannot be ignored.

“I can’t help but suck this honey... ”

Magic engineering an advanced production technology has a uniquely designed balance.

Empowerment skills such as spirit infusion or enchantment... Only when the proficiency of the skill itself and my mana sensitivity increase can I grant advanced meals.

However pure production skills such as magic engineering... The balance is achieved due to the ‘rareness of the material’.

In other words no matter how advanced a crafting recipe you have obtained if you cannot procure the ingredients you cannot utilize the power of the advanced magic engineering supplies.

No matter how early you obtain the legendary crafting formula it doesn’t mean much if you need material items that can only be obtained later in the scenario.

In other words the system is designed so that it is not possible to manufacture magic engineering supplies that are excessively strong compared to the current scenario... Unfortunately I have a ‘friend chance’.

Even though he is the main character in the scenario who tries to stay away from him as much as possible there is a rare Yeosang who can procure any materials from the other side of the map if he wants.

I don’t know what conditions they will ask me for but the fact that I have a source of procurement is important. If you do it well you will be able to handle magical engineering products at a level that should not exist in the current scenario.

“What are you thinking so hard about?”

I trembled and turned around to see a girl with reddish-brown hair sitting on a fallen tree trunk nearby.

I think I said that I find it more comfortable to have my hair lightly braided on one side but these days I see more people with their hair loose or neatly combed. It seemed like I always had my hair braided when I was working.

“Sure enough you showed up right away.”

“Oh my have you been thinking about me since early in the morning? Embarrassingly.

The smiling face looks more like a girl of that age than a merchant. However her soft voice and her sinister smile make me think back to her usual self again.

“They say they don’t realize their clothes are getting wet in a light rain and then they just get over it. “If you want to build an iron wall you need to be more determined.”

“... I didn’t even know it was close. “How long have you been here?”

“It’s a secret. “It’s been a while.”

Lortel jumped down from the fallen tree trunk and regained his balance with a sigh.

“You’ve been so busy these days that you haven’t even seen your face. If this goes on I’m going to forget my face. “In times like this it would be great if you were sensible enough to visit the company once in a while.”

“You knew my situation. what... “The furniture was well received.”

is it so.

Lortel came toward me with a stern look on his face grabbed my shoulder and gently pushed me to sit back on the rock. And when he glanced at me from head to toe with his sullen face he finally sighed.

“I’m relieved that my condition is back. “I was so surprised.”

“I’m glad to see you look healthy too.”

“Do you look healthy? Even so I am currently suffering from chronic fatigue. My hair became brittle and it was a struggle to calm my irritated skin in the morning. There’s so much to handle but at the same time we also have to complete the bachelor’s curriculum. “It is still ongoing.”

“You’re so busy but you made it to the North Forest.”

“Because I also need to rest when I need to rest. “There’s something I need to tell you.”

After saying that Lortel pushed my waist hard. They told me to make room because the rock was narrow. When I push my butt to make room for him he sits down gently and gives me a satisfied smile.

“This is what Ziggs relayed. “The story is that as long as you purchase the wise man’s seal and show it to him he will grant you anything.”

I took a deep breath.

It was an urgent situation. We need to keep Crepin in check right away but since he just got back up after collapsing from overwork this is the result of doing things haphazardly and in a hurry.

“Once my father’s removal from office is completely completed and the transfer of power to the association is completed Elte Trading Company plans to change its name. “Isn’t it a bit strange that ELTE is the ELTE Trading Company when ELTE was kicked out of office?”

so?

“The internal structure of the Chamber of Commerce is also scheduled to be completely reorganized. Until then I plan to drop the name Elte Sanghoe and just operate under the simple and clear name ‘Sangdan.’ “There will be a lot of personnel changes and I think my personnel authority and influence will definitely become stronger in the process.”

“Why did you come from the stream... ?”

It was also the beginning of a new disaster for Ed.

* ※ This strategy article is an overview of ‘Peperopepe”s ‘Practical Act 2 boss strategy for beginners briefly focusing on key points! (http://www.dkandmlaldjqtdma.co.kr/client/memopad=11341)’. This article summarizes the strategy information.

※ Please refer to the original article for detailed strategy information!

2-11. Act 2 final chapter.

Boss: Glast Seeker of thruth

■ Phase 1 Glast Chase Achievement Condition: Chase down Senior Professor Glast who has kidnapped Ayla and is running away from the Trix Building!

(Additional achievement condition) Join ‘Ziggs Spear of Vegetation’.

(Additional achievement condition) Join ‘Romantic Adele’.

(Additional achievement condition) Join ‘Gloomy Clevius’.

(Additional achievement condition) Join ‘Elvira the Nosy’.

Enemies that appear:

Lesser Demonic Golem * 50

Intermediate Demonic Golem * 10

Chief Researcher Melverick * 1

Student Council President Verus * 1

Sloth Lucy * 1

※ If certain conditions are met colleagues will join you in rescuing Ayla.

– ‘Zix Spear of Vegetation’: When the story about Ayla’s pendant is told in the ‘Demon of the Underground Waterway’ episode in Act 2 Chapter 7.

– ‘Romantic Adele’: When asked about Ayla’s magical ability she gave an honest answer.

– ‘Gloomy Clevius’: When Clevius is slapped and reprimanded by Ayla in the ‘Ophelis Hall Occupation’ episode in Act 2 Scene 3.

– ‘Nosy Elvira’: When you lose the debate with Ayla in Act 2 Chapter 5 ‘Exploring the Pension Department Society’ episode.

※ Demonic golems are hardly affected by magical power. It is convenient to use physical force to overcome it or to neutralize it using the polarized magical engineering product mutation type alchemy reagent.

※ Chief researcher Melverick who appears in the middle of the chase can be skipped through a detour. If you don’t need a specific achievement or mastery of a magic engineering skill take a detour and save on consumables.

※ Student Council President Verus’ sword strike invalidates most deflection-type skills. If you find it difficult to react quickly with evasive moves it’s okay to just use Swordsmanship once.

However if you have used the Sword Saint Style once in Verus avoid using additional Sword Saint Style until just before the boss battle.

※ If the conditions are met Sloth Lucy will appear in a hostile state. There will definitely be a bad ending so make sure to avoid it. This is an event that will not appear in most cases due to the complicated prerequisites but if your goal is to achieve achievements please refer to the original article for detailed conditions!

■ Phase 2 Glast Chase 2 Accomplishment Goal: Chase down Senior Professor Glast who has hidden into the underground waterway!

Find Glast’s secret laboratory inside the underground waterway!

Enemies that appear:

Lesser Demonic Golem * 70

Intermediate Demonic Golem * 30

Advanced Demonic Golem Hatton * 1

3rd grade pension department senior Dorothy * 1

Assistant Professor Claire Elphin * 1

※ Advanced Demonic Golem Hatton is resistant to most attacks. Let’s either activate the Sword Seong Ceremony to suppress them or just wait until an event occurs where the entrance to the underground water collapses. (Don’t waste consumables!)

※ The map cannot be viewed inside the underground waterway. If you have trouble memorizing the correct path just place your arms against the left wall and walk straight until you reach the entrance to the secret lab.

※ Dorothy can skip the battle by choosing the right dialogue options. Different options appear each time so all you have to do is express the fact that you are being deceived by Professor Glast as much as possible.

When you enter the battle just do as you did when dealing with Elvira the mid-boss of Act 1. If you are careful about throwing reagents and steadily narrow the distance you can clear it quickly.

※ Assistant Professor Claire Elphin rarely engages in direct combat. If you just pierce the shield implemented with basic magic a cutscene will appear and you will move on to the next phase.

■ Phase 3 secret laboratory search achievement goal: Advance to the deepest part of the secret laboratory.

Enemies that appear:

Living Doll * 80

Soul Possessed Grimoire * 440

Floating Bookshelf * 30

Soul Librarian Reina * 1

Escaped Subjects * 30

Blue Blood Kobold *40

Gremlin with clipped wings *10

Twisted Vampire Bat * 40

Astrology Researcher Kum * 1

Demon of the underground waterway revived * 1

※ This is a difficult phase. There are many enemies that appear and they are all powerful. Let’s come to our senses!

※ It continues in this order: Soul Library – Monster Lab – Central Corridor. If you mess up the order you will have to do it again so be sure to keep this in mind.

※ Enemies in soul state rarely take physical damage. However if ‘Romantic Adele’ joins the subjugation team a soul fixation spell will be cast to inflict physical damage. It’s very convenient so be sure to take it.

※ Librarian Rayna’s soul magic reduces mental power and suppresses the flow of magical power. Also he periodically enters a state of hallucination so be careful not to accidentally attack the friendly subjugation team. If you are hallucinating it is best to just focus on avoidance.

※ Astrology researcher Kum uses basic level magic. It is immune to all attacks and the power of attack magic is powerful but it does not move in place.

He steadily reduces the number of monster-type experiments he unleashes and will self-destruct if he holds out until Qum’s Aspect magic circle runs out of control. Here let’s use consumables without hesitation.

※ The pattern of the revived demon in the underground waterway is almost similar to the one you faced in Act 2 Scene 7. However as the body got bigger and the number of arms increased it became more difficult. It has a much wider attack range and covers the weak point behind its back with the arms that protrude from its shoulders so it should only be dealt with using straight attacks.

Let’s deal with attacks by parrying them and digging into our arms as much as possible. If you do not meet the clear specifications you will be blocked here. Let’s make sure to check the specifications.

■ Phase 4 Advance to the Magic Tower Achievement Goal: Attack Glast who is in the process of responding to the Sage’s Seal at the top of the Magic Tower.

Enemies that appear:

Wandering Skeleton * 30

Magic Guardian Golem *20

Cyclops * 1

Golden Daughter Lortel * 1

※ Just climb the magic tower along the straight path and deal with the enemies that appear.

※ Be aware that some of the wandering skeletons shoot bows. Also let’s proceed by first dealing with the elite monsters wearing armor.

※ Cyclops moves very slowly due to its huge body. However if you get hit by even one you die. If you have ‘Vegetation Spear Ziggs’ in your subjugation team he will take charge of the vanguard so you can clear it very easily.

※ The battle with Lortel can be skipped through options. If you promise to hand over ownership of the seal after the end of the subjugation the battle will not proceed but the seal will be damaged in the subsequent battle and the wise man’s seal will disappear from the clear reward.

If you pay attention to the middle-level ice magic you can break through it easier than you think so if possible proceed with the battle without sacrificing rewards.

■ Phase 5 Glast Subjugation Battle Achievement Goal: Defeat Glast Enemies that appear:

Seeker Glast * 1 ※ He uses a lot of difficult aspect magic and carries a lot of various magical engineering supplies. Let’s just summarize the noteworthy ones – Small Time Reverse: Temporarily heals all wounds and inflicts a stun attack on the entire battlefield.

– Time Prison: As soon as the battle begins half of the punitive force is locked in a time prison and cannot move. It remains suppressed until half of Glast’s health is consumed.

– Reinforced Output Rake Hand: It is a magical engineering product that pushes the vanguard of the subjugation team back and pulls the rearguard forward. It is usually used in conjunction with elemental magic so let’s quickly prepare the battle line.

– Shock-enhanced wave sphere: If you are hit at close range you will immediately fall outside the magic tower and fall to your death. Let’s always be mindful of maintaining distance.

– In addition it uses all the elemental magic spirit magic and spatial magic used by wizard-type enemies and periodically summons golems and experimental monsters. Please refer to the original article for strategies for each phase.

■ Others

– When the time limit ends Ayla dies and a bad ending appears. Let’s move quickly.

– Let’s raise the proficiency of Sword Saint Types 4 and 5 sufficiently in this scenario. This is a skill that must be mastered when defeating the bosses in Acts 3 and 4.

– As this is an episode that lays the core growth foundation for future scenarios it is best to play it without skipping as much as possible.

*

I sat alone by the stream and watched the sun slowly rising. It seemed as if my refreshed body was slowly urging me to go to work.

I slowly stood up and turned my body around.

I remember receiving three letters before I collapsed from overwork.

One was a letter from Lortel containing a message telling people to be careful because Elte’s movements were suspicious.

Another letter was a personal letter that arrived from Princess Fenia in which she tried to call me to get information about the Rosstaylor family because Crepin’s movements were suspicious.

And the last letter was from the bachelor’s side. The sender was someone completely unexpected.

Glast senior professor in charge of first year students.

It was a message that he wanted to talk to me personally after the academic lecture scheduled for the end of the month.

Unfortunately I fell into a trance and was unable to go see Professor Glast.

Now I don’t know why he called me at that time or what he wanted to talk about.

This was because the second act was nearing its end and his story was slowly reaching its conclusion.