Episode 121
121. End of round 8
<Traitor Group Quest>
└Disturb the top so you can’t reach your destination
└If successful ▶ Mandragora’s magic stem provided
[You have completed the Traitor Group Quest!]
[‘Mandragora’s Magic Stem’ will be provided as a reward for the Traitor Group Quest!]
[Mandragora’s magic stem]
-Category: Belongings
-Description: A stem containing the magical power of the man-eating monster Mandragora.
For reference, the traitor quest reward is the same as the sub-quest reward.
So, if there was someone who completed the sub-quest, they would have said this as soon as they received the reward.
-What can I use something like this for?
If you come across an item that you don’t even know what it’s for, this is a natural reaction.
Because it was like that when Ryu Min first received it.
‘I didn’t know that material items would come as quest rewards. Usually, something comes out that can be used right away.’
However, if you think about it another way, it means that it is an important item.
I didn’t know it before, but now I know its value.
‘Because Mandragora’s magic stem is none other than a God grade material item.’
I was planning to make a god grade before round 11, but I already had all the materials gathered.
This is why a smile spread across Ryumin’s lips.
Regardless, the angel was only concerned about his own business.
[Did you check all the rankings? Then, in order of highest contribution, up to 1,083rd place will survive, and everything below that level will be destroyed.]
“Oh, no!”
“Help me! please… … !”
As always, half of the players were reduced to a handful of ashes.
Unfortunately, Ryumin had no time to worry about other people’s disappearance.
Because reward messages appeared one after another.
[congratulations! You have completed the quest as first place in the area!]
[congratulations! [You have completed the quest as first place in the entire district!]
[Currently, ‘Black Scythe’ is ranked 1st in the entire region and 1st in the region.]
[A ‘reputation increase ticket’ will be given as a reward for ranking first in the area!]
[A ‘Special Reward Selection Box’ will be given as a reward for ranking first in all areas!]
Equipment items were usually given as a reward for being first in the area, but this time it was different.
‘It’s a reputation increase… … If it were someone else, I would wonder what kind of reward this is.’
But the compensation is right.
It is a definite reward.
Because it was an opportunity to raise your reputation with other races to the next level without any effort.
‘It’s also a message to start reputation work in earnest.’
It hasn’t been released yet, but from now on, a fantasy world with NPCs will be the main stage.
In that respect, reputation with the tribe is important.
Considering what you will gain from other races, the importance of reputation goes without saying.
[You can increase your reputation by choosing one of the following races.]
[Please touch the desired race.]
└ 1. Human (time traveler-hostile)
└ 2. Elf (Black Scythe – Friendly)
└ 3. Dwarves (those who advance – friendly)
The application of reputation is different for each nickname and title.
For example, when meeting a dwarf, you will not be treated well if you use a title other than the leader.
‘First of all, we need to raise Friendship to very Friendly.’
The worries didn’t last long.
Ryumin’s finger pointed at the elf.
[The elf’s reputation for the Black Scythe has increased from ‘Friendly’ to ‘Very Friendly’.]
The reason I chose elf was simple.
‘Because you’ll get better compensation.’
If you leveled up Dwarf, you might have laid the foundation for obtaining Legendary and God level materials.
‘If you think about it, it’s better to raise the elf side. Those who are skilled in magic have many rare rune pieces.’
Ryumin viewed the value of runes as higher than the value of items.
Both are important, but if I had to choose, it would be the elf.
‘Now, in the name of the Black Scythe, if I meet an elf, I will treat them at the level of the royal family.’
Perhaps the council elders who control Elsorium’s power might hand the princess over to themselves.
To maintain friendly relations.
‘I guess that’s fine. All I need to do is get a piece of rune.’
There were a few rune pieces I wanted from the elf.
Those are the only things Ryumin is aiming for.
I used the special reward selection box, hoping to meet the elf next time.
[You can choose one of the following special rewards.]
[Please touch the reward you want.]
└ 1. Material item selection
└ 2. 30,000 gold
└ 3. Information about round 9
There was always a stat or experience buff in number 1, but this time there wasn’t one.
I chose the material item option without any hesitation.
[Choose one of the following ingredients.]
└ 1. Broken iron tree branch
… … … … … …
… … … …
└ 8. Mage Skeleton’s Bone Meal
└ 9. Hard magic shell
└ 10. Rhinoceros Horn
Most of the items that came to mind were unique materials.
‘But only one of these is a legendary material.’
Ryumin’s finger selected number 8.
[Mage Skeleton’s Bone Meal]
-Category: Belongings
-Description: An ominous magical power can be felt in the powder.
This is the third legendary material.
You can make it by collecting two more.
Materials are gradually piling up.
◀ ROUND 8 ends ▶
[All areas]
└Survivors: 1,523,955
[Applicable area C2-ESKA003]
└Survivors: 1,083
[After a while, the soul is transferred to the body in the existing dimension.]
[Round 9 begins at midnight on September 1, 2022. Well then, see you in the next round. Congratulations on your survival.]
* * *
After 8 rounds.
As soon as Christine opened her eyes, she went to see her father.
“father.”
“You’re late.”
Deacon Jeffrey was already next to my father.
I was told it would arrive fairly quickly, but I was disappointed.
“Did you hear what you saw?”
“okay. “I heard everything from Jeffrey.”
Father Nathan’s eyes lit up.
“That friend named Ryu Min’s predictions were all true.”
“yes. Honestly, I was surprised too. “It was hard to believe.”
The information about the 8th round quest that I heard from Ma Gyeong-rok turned out to be true.
I couldn’t help but believe it because it was detailed information, not general information like the 7th round.
That the profession of prophet exists.
“It turns out that it is true that your fiancé has been preempting the next round of information through prophecy.”
“Iknow, right.”
Christine’s lips quirked up.
I felt sad that I had been hiding it from myself all this time.
“What are you going to do now?”
“yes?”
“The prophet who can see the future is in partnership with your fiancé. If you do it well, you too can enjoy the virtue of seeing the future. So shouldn’t we catch it?”
“Catching you? “The prophet?”
“of course. In these difficult times, aren’t prophets no different from the goose that lays golden eggs? “If only we could know the strategy for the next round in advance.”
The value of information is great as survival is directly related to each round.
Nathan saw through the fact right away and was saying that he must not lose sight of the prophet.
“Get to know him. “Do whatever it takes.”
“but… … .”
“Are you going to catch something? “Do you still not believe in the prophecy?”
“That’s not it. However, it feels awkward to intentionally approach someone to achieve a goal… … .”
“Are you in a position to cover up something like that now? “Isn’t he the one who holds your life in his hands?”
Christine remembered.
The prophet said that life-threatening situations will arise in the 11th round.
“Go to Korea. Get more information from him. Find out more about how to survive. “Don’t let the 11th round become the end point of your life as prophesied.”
“… … yes.”
Christine responded obediently to her father’s words.
You must take care of your own food bowl yourself.
In order to survive, we need to obtain more information than that.
“Then I’m tired so I’ll just leave.”
Jeffrey asked as if he had been waiting for Christine to leave.
“What should I do? Should we go to Korea and continue to monitor the prophet?”
“no. Now that it’s clear that he’s a prophet, there’s no reason to secretly dig up information. “If you happen to be caught following the prophet and go against the prophet’s wishes, it can be difficult.”
“then… … .”
“You too should follow Christine to Korea. “Follow her as an attendant, observe what kind of person the Prophet is, and report back to me.”
“I will carry out your orders in the name of God.”
Jeffrey bowed and left the room.
Nathan, who was left alone, muttered.
“A prophet. “He is truly a being who can be called an apostle of God.”
A thought suddenly occurred to me.
‘It would have been better if my daughter’s fiancé had been the prophet rather than CEO Ma.’
A look of regret appeared on Nathan’s face.
* * *
The first thing Ryumin did when he woke up in his room was to open a store.
‘All the items in the store have been upgraded to master level.’
The items sold by the store change depending on the player’s level.
After reaching level 60, you can now purchase master level equipment.
‘Even so, it’s a normal item with nothing special to see.’
Most players will fill their equipment rack with this normal item.
If you have some money, you probably have a few rare or epic items that appear in the item of the day section.
‘But from now on we won’t deal with anything less than Epic.’
Starting today, Ryumin plans to have his equipment warehouse at the unique level or higher.
I bought all the ingredients through the Apple app, so I have enough to make three.
‘Where should I start?’
Ryumin purchased a helmet, armor, shoes, and a ring for 6,000 gold each at the store.
They are all ugly normal items, but even these are master grade.
‘After a while, the magic of transforming to a unique level will unfold.’
Ryumin filled the slots with equipment and the unique materials he ordered.
[Main ingredients]
-Boots for good mobility
[Supplementary ingredients]
-Deer tree roots
-Orc’s sharp teeth
-Gnoll’s spine
-Hard magic shell
-Black diamond
I put ingredients that would become unique items into the secondary materials, and I put the master-level equipment I bought a little while ago into the main materials.
‘When combined like this, normal equipment is transformed into unique equipment.’
This is why I waited until I was over level 60.
If you are going to strengthen your equipment, it would be better to strengthen the Master grade.
When I press the button, a welcome message appears.
[Combination successful!]
[I created ‘Ghost Step Boots’.]
[Ghost Walk Boots]
– Category: Shoes
-Grade: Unique
-Defense: 300
-Effect: All stats +15, movement speed +15%, no footsteps.
-Durability: 5,000/5,000
– Restrictions on use: Master level or higher
-Description: Shoes that silence the sound of your steps like a ghost. I really feel like a ghost.
A unique item has been created.
Other items were made one after another.
[Combination successful!]
[I created the ‘Devil’s Ring’.]
[Devil’s Ring]
-Category: Helmet
-Grade: Unique
-Defense: 400
-Effect: All stats +10, skill damage +15%, damage +1% for each enemy killed (15 stacks)
-Durability: 5,000/5,000
– Restrictions on use: Master level or higher
-Description: An item made so that you can wear a devil’s ring rather than an angel’s ring on your head.
[Combination successful!]
[Created the ‘Red Eyes Skull Ring’.]
[Red Eyes Skull Ring]
– Category: Ring
-Grade: Unique
-Effect: All stats +15, damage +10%
-Durability: 5,000/5,000
– Restrictions on use: Master level or higher
-Description: A skull ring with impressive red eyes.
I made 3 unique pieces and used up all the materials I had saved.
‘Now what’s left is god level?’
Ryumin was worried.
What would be better for the first god-level item you make?
The performance will vary depending on the weapon, helmet, armor, etc.
But the worries did not last long.
‘It would be better to make it from the part that can be obtained right away.’
Since I couldn’t choose the material items, I decided to make them as I had them.
The items required for each part are slightly different.
‘What I can make with the materials I have now… … .’
Ryumin placed God grade material items in the combination window.
[Main ingredients]
-Faded coat
[Supplementary ingredients]
-Condensed Ether
-Black iron powder
-Glossy horsetail
-Angel’s Golden Powder
-Mandragora’s magic stem
‘It’s armor.’
I immediately pressed the combination button.
The item was created with a golden effect that was different from usual.
What a god-grade item.
