Episode 9
9. Episode 9
next day.
There was about an hour left until the third wave of monsters.
“Is everyone ready?”
“How do we… … .”
“Could you please gather some rocks for me to throw in the forest? Even just keeping a close watch from behind would be a great help.”
“Oh, I understand!”
“I kept the leftovers in storage so they wouldn’t spoil! It’s not smoked, but you don’t have to worry about it for a day or two!”
“I didn’t think that far ahead, thank you for your hard work!”
“Hehehe, leave the food to me!”
Compared to the first day, people’s behavior had changed 180 degrees.
Not only were they preparing for battle against waves of monsters, but each of them was also finding their own roles, such as fetching water and gathering various materials.
Of course, there are still people who haven’t come to their senses yet.
‘It’s definitely different from before.’
Before I regress.
Originally, before the third monster wave, there were many casualties and injuries, and many people were still shaking in fear.
There were some people who moved their bodies with dark expressions in order to survive, but they were not as lively as they are now.
‘It must be because of Yoo Seo-ah.’
At the center of the actively moving people stood Yu Seo-ah.
Could it be because of the various events that happened yesterday and the conversation with Se-un? She had completely abandoned her passive attitude and was now confidently leading people.
People were following her closely, so it was the moment when the leader of the camp was implicitly decided.
‘That’s good.’
Seundo had the heart to lead the camp, but had no intention of becoming its leader.
Above all, he has to wander around outside the camp and look for various hidden pieces except when there is a monster wave.
In that sense, it was a very welcome thing for him that Yoo Seo-ah, of all people, took on the leadership position.
Since everyone did their own thing, Se-woon was able to have some personal time with peace of mind.
-The Treasure Trove of Greed has been opened.
[ Blue Mana Circle ]
– A secret training method that is only taught to magicians with extremely high mana affinity at the Blue Magic Tower, one of the seven great magic towers of the empire.
Mana Circle.
It is the most basic element that a wizard must have to implement magic.
In order to use powers like the ‘Flame of Casa’ that I used last night, I need to train my mana circle as quickly as possible.
And the mana circle training method chosen by Seun was known to be the most stable, but the least efficient in gathering mana among the seven magic towers.
But the reason Seun chose this is.
‘There are plenty of training methods anyway.’
It was because of the numerous treasures piled up in the warehouse and the ‘confidence’ that they could all be accommodated.
First, lay the foundation with the training method of the Blue Tower, and then use even more excellent training methods to build pillars on top of the solid foundation.
Seun also plans to build up the walls and roof around it using the best method he has ever devised.
‘I can’t miss the danjeon either.’
Although you can gather mana through the mana circle, this is only a training method for using magic.
Converting mana into internal energy makes the body’s movements faster and is not suitable for using martial arts. So, as I have time, I plan to refine not only the mana circle but also the danjeon.
“Phew… … .”
Gently, like a river flowing. I control my breath while contemplating the secrets of the Blue Tower that I have come to realize through Mamon’s treasure.
Close your eyes, sit comfortably, and exhale gently.
I fill my empty lungs with air. My belly and chest rise noticeably, and I hold my breath for a moment.
Woof-
I feel it.
Mana, or internal energy, is an intangible energy that resides within Seun’s body through his breath.
For an ordinary person, it would take a few weeks at the fastest, or years at the slowest, to feel this energy, but Se-Woon felt it all at once.
Although he was not particularly skilled in combat, Seun was the last survivor to reach the 92nd floor of the tower before returning.
So, to some extent, I could handle it as naturally as breathing.
Even if it’s an unfamiliar body, it’s easy to ‘feel’ it without having to deal with mana.
‘The problem starts from here.’
I try to speak to him, gently stirring up the energy trapped in his lungs.
Would you like to stay here?
Won’t you join me?
Even among the small energies, a very small amount of energy nods its head, enchanted by Seun’s charm.
“Phew… … .”
As soon as you succeed in gathering your energy, exhale deeply again.
All energy that rejected Seun’s proposal was sent out, and the energy that accepted it was moved toward the heart.
Following Seun’s guidance, a tiny amount of mana begins to circulate around Seun’s heart.
-You have successfully created your first Mana Circle using the training method of the Blue Tower.
-A circle is created, allowing you to gather mana and use magic.
– Depending on the level of the mana circle, the level, power, and speed of the magic that can be used increase.
– You have achieved outstanding results.
-You have earned 1,000 points as a reward.
It didn’t even take a day.
An hour. No, less than thirty minutes, it took to create a mana circle and receive mana.
Although it was with the help of memories from before the regression and the ‘Training Method of the Blue Tower’, anyone who knew even a little about magic would have been shocked and opened their mouths.
Even if you are a genius, it takes at least several days to feel and accept mana.
As if to prove it, new messages emerged from Seun’s future.
-The constellations, ‘Three Sisters Standing Back to Back’, look at you with wide eyes.
– The constellation, ‘Our Lady of Heaven’, exclaims in great admiration at you.
-Constellation, ‘the one who knows’… … .
Several gods associated with magic or possessing related powers showed interest in Seun.
Starting with the goddess of witchcraft, Hecate, Isis, and Väinämöinen.
There were some constellations that Se-un knew, but there were also many that he was hearing for the first time.
however.
‘It’s none of my business anyway.’
Se-un already had the demon of greed, Mammon, and the demon of gluttony, Beelzebub, attached to him.
Although they were not exactly their apostles, by any measure the two demons were far superior to the constellations that had just come to mind.
As if to prove it.
-The constellation, ‘The Hungry Prince’, is crying because there are too many diners.
-The constellation, ‘The Crow with its Head Down’ frowns and takes out a treasure from the storehouse.
-Constellation, ‘the evil old man with white hair’… … .
Stop.
The messages from the constellations that had been appearing one after another suddenly stopped as if they were a lie.
– The constellation, ‘The Crow with its Head Down’, has blocked all communications from constellations of lower rank than itself.
‘crazy…….’
Blocking communication.
Of course, it is possible, but it was the first time Se-un had seen it with his own eyes.
Even if they were a being of high rank, I knew that it would take a lot of strength to interfere with the system like this.
We don’t know what the ‘treasure’ Mammon used was, but it must have been powerful enough to interfere with the system.
‘Everyone must be going crazy.’
No matter how good or evil the gods were, blocking communication like this was not only rude, it was also beyond courtesy.
By now, all the constellations that have been cut off from communication must be furious.
-The constellation, ‘The Hungry Prince’, looks at the disappeared diners and feels relieved.
-The constellation, ‘The Crow with its Head Down’, quietly watches over you.
Of course, the two demons don’t seem to care what the other constellations think.
After the incident had passed, Se-Woon took a deep breath while spinning the mana circle again.
As expected from the training method of the Blue Tower, the efficiency was not high, but it felt clear that the circle was firmly established with mana as if the ground was being compacted.
As her concentration increased, the sound of Yu Seo-ah’s voice and the footsteps of people around her completely disappeared.
There is only one thing that is recognized.
There was only one ray of energy, mana, seeping into my careful breathing.
While I was concentrating on spinning the mana circle without realizing how much time had passed, I heard a voice waking me up without even realizing it.
“… … Brother! Are you asleep? What, there’s a person sleeping while sitting up.”
[Tutorial Chapter 1 – Adaptation]
-12 minutes left until the third monster wave.
I immediately raised my head, wondering if it was because a monster wave had started, but there was still time.
There probably aren’t many people in this camp who would confidently come to Seun and talk to him.
When he turned his head wondering what was going on, a man with short hair was standing in front of Se-un.
‘Why this guy?’
A fierce-looking face, with scars big and small. A snake-like tattoo was writhing between the rolled-up sleeves.
Even in the same camp, those who survived for a long time and became rankers may not remember Seun in detail, but even if other people didn’t, this man remembered it precisely.
In a bad way.
“Oh, you’re awake! You’ve been sitting here for an hour without moving, I thought you were dead. Haha!”
“What’s going on?”
“Hey, you’re so cold. We’re all in similar situations, so wouldn’t it be better if we became friends?”
Park Jeong-pil.
This is the guy.
A being that tormented Seun before his return.
When everyone is in chaos, he shows off his power and puts the weak in front, puts the old in front saying that the young should live, and steals food.
‘Is it because the situation has changed?’
Let’s say he didn’t have a chance to come out during the first raid. He didn’t do anything particularly problematic during the second raid either.
Se-Woon, who was thinking about the guy’s personality, soon realized why the guy had come to see him.
‘Well, that’s just how he is.’
Before returning, the guy hid behind Kang-cheol and wielded his power.
At that time, there was no established leader, and Kang Han-cheol only cared about himself, so he could run wild without worry.
Soft and strong.
A type that is typically strong with the weak and weak with the strong.
Before the regression, Kang Han-cheol was the strongest, but now, no matter what anyone says, Se-un is the one who is showing the strongest power, so he must have come this way.
“I just came here because I wanted to be friends. It looks like you don’t have any close friends yet. How great would it be if we helped each other out?”
The moments I suffered because of him are still vivid in my memory.
He was forced to fight monsters with his bare body, and was even forced into the forest under the pretext of reconnaissance.
Thanks to this, I was able to realize the power of the ‘Journey’s Guide’, but that is only a conclusion.
I wanted to throw him out right away, but I couldn’t give him the excuse, ‘He tormented me before I regressed!’
at that time.
‘Well, since you came to me first anyway.’
Shh.
A wicked smile appeared on Se-un’s face.
At this, Park Jeong-pil instinctively felt danger and took a step back.
“You, are your legs a little fast?”
“Bridge? What are you talking about all of a sudden?”
Bridge.
Right before the monster wave, what does it mean to ask if your legs are fast?
Park Jeong-pil, who was thinking about this, soon realized the meaning and his face turned pale.
“Slow, slow! I have a reputation in the neighborhood for being slow on my feet. Have you ever heard of the turtle of Daesan-dong? Haha!”
I tried desperately to make excuses, but it was already too late.
“You, you need to be some bait.”
fantasy,
