Episode 151
151. Episode 151
As people live, they accumulate a lot of waste in their bodies.
For people who eat food, breathe in dust, and live by eating and breathing, it is nearly impossible for waste products to not accumulate.
It is said that when a person reaches the next level, the body is reconstructed and the waste products inside the body are washed away.
It is like a transformation into a body suitable for a master who has reached a high level to digest a lot of internal energy and enlightenment.
The same goes for Seun.
Due to his rapid growth, he had more waste products accumulated in his body than other people.
Muscles, blood vessels, even circles and danjeon.
And now… … .
– You inhaled the pollen of purity.
– An extremely powerful purifying effect occurs.
– Waste products in the body are removed and the immune system is strengthened.
The waste that had accumulated in Seun’s body throughout his life began to be purified.
It wasn’t like a master undergoing a complete transformation, with waste products being released through sweat glands and a foul odor being emitted.
Rather than a foul odor, it gave off a smell closer to the fragrance of flowers, and white smoke rose up.
As the waste disappeared, the fragrant scent of flowers spread throughout the surroundings.
‘The pollen of purity… … .’
I had read it in the books in the main library.
Pollen, which is said to be produced only by soaking the plant called the flower of purity in extremely purified water. It was a panacea that detoxified all the poisons in the world.
However, it was nearly impossible to obtain the flower seeds, and even if the seeds were obtained, it was impossible to artificially create water purified enough to make the flowers bloom.
It was said that it had to be a natural spring that had been purified over eons by the spirits of the forest.
In addition, pollen can only be inhaled at the place where the flower bloomed. It is not stored, so it naturally dissolves in the light and disappears over time.
Se-un is now inhaling such pollen.
– All the waste from the whole body has been removed.
– ‘Poison Salamander’s Skin’ has been strengthened.
– Increases immunity to all poisons in the world.
It’s not just any immunity. It’s ‘immunity to every poison in the world.’
It was like the first step towards reaching the state of being impervious to all poisons.
Of course, this alone does not provide complete immunity, so there are clear limitations now.
The effect of removing waste products was not limited to just improving immunity.
‘I feel light.’
I could tell without moving. My body was surprisingly light, even though the waste had simply been removed.
It felt like I had taken off the sandbag I had been carrying around my whole life without even realizing it.
I tried jumping around lightly on the spot and could clearly feel the effect.
Not only did my movements become lighter, but I could also feel my five senses becoming extremely developed through the resistance of the air touching my skin.
“Do you like our reward? We really worked hard to prepare it!”
“… … Yeah, really.”
“Fortunately, the!”
“The benefactor likes it!”
“Okay then. The flower buds will grow back anyway, right?”
“Yep!”
The reward I never expected was the pollen of purity.
This was truly unimaginable.
Se-woon wasn’t the only one who was surprised.
– The constellation, ‘The Crow with its Head Down’, cannot hide its regret as it looks at the pollen melting into the light and disappearing.
– The constellation, ‘The Crow with its Head Down’, is very sorry to see that it is unable to collect pollen samples.
– The constellation, ‘The Serpent Surrounding Envy’ congratulates you on shedding a layer of its skin.
The drinkers also knew the value of this pollen.
Of course, even if it was Mammon, it was impossible to bring back the pollen that had already melted and disappeared.
Seun was waving his arms, satisfied with the dwarves’ reward.
– You have successfully completed the 13th floor trial, ‘The Monster That Colors the Swamp’.
– Calculating public figures… … .
– Time remaining: 89 hours 48 minutes
– Number of monsters hunted: 989.
– Complete the hidden quest ‘The Black Cow of the Orc Village’.
– Complete the hidden quest ‘Early Destruction (2)’.
… …
– Total accumulated merit points: 400,000 points
– Congratulations! You passed the 13th floor trial with the highest ranking.
– You have received 100,000 points as a reward.
A message appeared indicating that the trial had ended.
‘So, what happens now?’
With both the Lizardmen and Orc formations destroyed, there were no more trials to be undertaken in this swampland, as far as Seun could remember.
In that situation, there were not one but two floors left, and I was wondering how the system would handle the next floor.
Se-Woon just hopes that he doesn’t pass the two-story ordeal without any merit.
While waiting to see what kind of trials the system would present, Magu spoke to Seun first.
“Thanks to you, the swamp is completely clean! It will take some time, but soon the swamp will be back to its former clean state!”
“congratulations.”
“It’s all thanks to you, my benefactor! Oh, and for that reason, there’s a place I want to take you.”
“me?”
“Yes! You can show yourself now!”
“You’re revealing yourself. Who are you talking about?”
Se-woon racked his brain, but no one came to mind.
From the beginning, this trial was mainly about the war between the Lizardmen and Orcs surrounding the swamp.
Before returning, I didn’t even know that there was a guardian clan in the swamp right before my eyes.
“You are the master of this swamp! You created this space for us!”
“……master?”
“Oh, I’m sorry! Even though your body has been purified, you must be mentally very tired! Should I eat first?”
“No, I’m fine.”
“Come on, let’s eat first! I’m confident in my cooking skills!”
“hmm…….”
Se-woon hesitated for a moment.
If I were in the middle of a trial, I would have naturally declined, but for some reason, information about the next trial has not yet appeared.
Since entering the swamp, I’ve only filled my stomach with snacks, and I’ve never had a proper meal or even slept.
Since you never know what kind of trials the tower might give you, it might not be a bad idea to take a break to recover your physical and mental strength.
Se-Woon nodded after thinking about it.
“Then, I will eat it gratefully.”
“Please look forward to!”
“Let’s prepare dinner quickly!”
“Hey! You have hidden meat! Bring it to me quickly!”
The swamp guardian clan’s dwelling place is suddenly alive with activity.
* * *
The meal prepared by the swamp guardian clan was more delicious than expected.
It wasn’t a monster, but food made from fish, small animals, and various vegetables that lived in the swamp.
Among them, there was a dish of large fish wrapped in round leaves and steamed with various vegetables, which was surprisingly delicious even to Se-un.
With the addition of sour fruit juice, Se-woon was able to feel full for the first time in a while.
“Did you have a good rest?”
“Thanks to.”
“Thank goodness! I was worried that it might be uncomfortable because the size didn’t fit!”
While I was resting, I also got some good sleep.
The house where the dwarves stayed was too small for Seun, so it was a temporary accommodation he had made in a hurry, but so what? Just being able to close my eyes and sleep without worrying about monsters in this swamp was a blessing in itself.
Se-woon’s body felt lighter than ever thanks to all the waste products in his body being eliminated and him getting proper rest.
No matter what the next challenge will be, I feel confident that I can overcome it quickly.
“Go straight there.”
“You can rest a little longer!”
“No, it’s okay.”
Magu suggested that he rest a little more, but too much rest actually worsens his condition.
For now, since I’m still working on a theme, I wanted to finish it before I lost the sense of combat.
Magudo quickly nodded and prepared to go out.
The mud hardened and stairs appeared, and the two began to walk up the stairs and through the swamp.
“So where is the owner of that swamp?”
“Wherever you are!”
“Wherever?”
“This whole swamp is under his control. But he’s still very tired, so he’s going to the closest one!”
“Where is that?”
“The middle of the swamp! It’s a green swamp!”
Green Swamp. This was where the trials of the 11th floor began.
As expected, as I followed the horse, a familiar sight caught my eye.
What was different was that the toxins that had filled the atmosphere had almost completely disappeared.
Even though the vomit has disappeared, I thought it would take quite some time for the toxicity to be neutralized, but it seems that the dwarves’ purification ritual was more effective than Seun thought.
“Isn’t the air really good? It’s all thanks to you, my benefactor!”
Certainly, the detoxified swamp was truly beautiful.
For some reason, no monsters appeared, and the mud that he had been sinking into seemed to be supporting Seun’s feet.
How long did it take to walk like that?
“It’s here!”
Finally, I was able to reach my destination.
A place Seun also knew. It was the very place he fell when the 11th floor trial began.
‘There’s a master of the swamp here?’
Just like when I first started the trials, there was nothing that bothered me now either.
Rather, it was a place so peaceful that it stood in stark contrast to the outside of the green swamp.
The wind was infinitely gentle, and Mana was also surprisingly calm.
It felt like if there was something here, it would be even stranger.
“I’ll call you now, so please stay a moment!”
with a plop!
“uh?”
As Magu said that, he immediately dove into the swamp as if diving.
The horse jumped right from the spot where it had been standing still in the swamp.
Although the swamp is said to be muddy, it is completely different from water. It is not a place where you can dive into, but Magu’s body naturally sank deep into the swamp.
Suddenly, Magu’s body disappeared from sight, and only gentle ripples remained on the swamp.
Se-Woon, left alone on the swamp, had a bewildered expression.
He said he was calling the owner of the swamp, but did he really go and call him himself?
Fortunately, it wasn’t long before ripples began to form in the swamp again.
Digging, digging-
The croaking of frogs accompanied the ripples. Birds chirped in the sky, and the trees swayed in the wind and the grass rustled.
It was as if all beings in the swamp were welcoming the appearance of the ‘master’.
The moment when the ripples grow bigger and bigger and their size approaches that of a wave.
– Welcome to the 14th floor trials.
– Topic: Master of the Swamp
– Time limit: –
– You helped the Guardians of the Swamp and were invited by them to the Master of the Swamp.
– Welcome the Master of the Great Swamp.
As the 14th floor trials begin.
“It’s the first time in a long time that I’ve breathed clean air.”
“You’ve been waiting for a long time!”
Finally, the master of the swamp revealed his round eyes above the swamp.
fantasy,
