#99
Arch Guild office building master room.
Koo Hwang-seok headed to the basement Alpha Room, a secret space in the master room.
[The horsepower level is being detected. please wait for a moment.]
He had nerve sensors installed all over his body and entered an artificial capsule that helped with magical energy circulation.
He lay down in an upright position and gently closed his eyes.
His magic power measured through neural sensors.
He tested the horsepower gauge again today to check its maximum value.
[Average horsepower values 23, 24, 25, 26.]
His horsepower quota was rising more and more slowly.
Like before, the magic power level did not increase exponentially.
Normally around this time, I would have easily surpassed half of my average horsepower level.
These days, raising the gauge to 50% has been slow.
[Average horsepower values 48, 49.]
[Measured at an average horsepower value of 49.6%.]
‘!!’
After measuring the magic power, Gu Hwang-seok hurriedly came out of the artificial capsule.
“Ugh!”
I focused all my attention on raising my magical power level.
After checking the magic power values according to the analysis results, I suddenly felt a sense of self-destruction.
Among the values measured so far, this is the lowest horsepower value.
Moreover, it was a whopping 5% decrease from last week.
This was the first time he had experienced such a rapid decline, so he took the risk and entered the artificial capsule once more.
[Measured at an average horsepower value of 49.6%.]
However, the horsepower value was the same both times.
The moment I realized that it was not a mechanical defect.
Gu Hwang-seok’s expression also hardened.
“I never thought it would fall this low.”
The horsepower value gradually decreases.
In the future, if this phenomenon continues, it seems that his remaining magical power will not be much.
Putting his troubled thoughts aside, he thought about the past.
“Is there really a way?”
Suddenly, the words Cha Min-jun said began to come to mind.
[It’s not that there is no way. A way to increase the magic power regeneration ability again.]
A heartache that I had kept to myself for so long.
However, the stories I had with Cha Min-jun during my last visit to the guild were not easily erased.
Minjun’s bold and confident words continued to linger.
“I’m so foolish, too, to place my hopes on the words of such a young friend.”
Gu Hwang-seok felt sorry for himself.
It was true that his ability to regenerate magic had decreased significantly, but it was funny to have high hopes for the confident voice of a friend who was much younger than him.
Afterwards, leaving behind complicated thoughts, he moved to the master room.
The sunset shining through the window seemed to represent his feelings today.
‘Is it really time to leave now? .’
Starting from an unknown hunter to where he is now.
The brilliant days of the past flashed like a flash in Gu Hwang-seok’s mind.
Gu Hwang-seok, who had a sense of duty as a hunter and made numerous achievements in the global joint war.
He has been regarded as an enviable icon among hunters, to the point where he is often called the ‘master of magic’.
Even now, the hunters, who had no way of knowing his true circumstances, were still calling him the ‘Master of Magic’.
However, those are just stories told without knowing the current situation.
Now that he has declined to the point of decline, the title ‘master of magic’ has become unfamiliar to him.
Gu Hwang-seok sighed at the cruelty of time.
For him who has the status of guild master.
The gradually decreasing level of magical power was the same as taking his life away from him.
Maybe, he thinks.
The saying, ‘Leave while applause is common’ seemed appropriate.
‘Arc Guild’ is recognized globally
No matter what anyone says, his contribution to making it what it is today has no choice but to be acknowledged.
smart-
“come in.”
Finally, with a knock on the door, Director Lim bowed.
“I brought you the tobacco you mentioned earlier.”
“oh? okay?! “I’ll give it a try for the first time in a while.”
“Well, it’s a big deal. “I see you coming back to the beginning of the year after 10 years.”
“Well, I thought I’d never find it again. I guess I’m old too. “I often think of old times.”
“I hate to tell you this, but I would like to recommend that you smoke in moderation because it is harmful to your health.”
“Of course, I just miss the old scent a little.”
“All right.”
He even thought about the first cigarette he had quit smoking for about ten years.
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Gu Hwang-seok naturally lit a fire at the beginning of the year.
Along with the hazy smoke, I had a strangely refreshing feeling when I took a sip of the first sip of the tobacco.
“It’s been a while. “This taste too.”
He just made a subtle expression the whole time amidst the hazy smoke of the beginning of the year.
***
two days later.
Minjun returned to Xenics Academy and was exhausted.
All I remember about Jeju Island.
Other than drinking all night, I don’t remember much.
The good news is that
First day of travel.
It was a matter of conquering the 5th floor of the ‘lowly tower’ and obtaining a ‘special magic stone’. Even thinking about it again, I thought it was a really good move.
Otherwise, the second day of the trip.
It would have been difficult to enter the ‘lowly tower’ while in a sane state.
That’s right too.
On the second day of the trip, we had a difficult schedule because we had to travel all over Jeju Island.
Inside the dormitory room, Minjun took out a special magic stone.
“On the outside, it doesn’t look any different from any other magic stone.”
A premium magic stone with the effect of increasing magical power regeneration.
However, just by looking at it, it was not easy to distinguish it from any ordinary magic gemstone.
“I wonder how much it will feel.”
Tomorrow is one month since I made a promise to Gu Hwang-seok.
Indeed, Min-jun was curious about Gu Hwang-seok’s expression after feeling the special magic stone.
“I’m sure we’ve almost reached our limit by now.”
Minjun was also well aware of Koo Hwang-seok’s career.
Although some people refer to it as the ‘Arc Guild’, ranked second only to the Woohwang Guild, the best guild in Korea.
This is a wrong idea and statement.
Because it had the uniqueness and nobility that only the ‘Arc Guild’ had.
Even now, there is no disagreement that among the guilds that fully represent Korea, ‘Arc Guild’ is a guild that cannot be missed.
And tomorrow.
Minjun plans to visit the Arch Guild headquarters again with this ‘Expressive Magic Stone’.
It is clear that this will be an opportunity to prove to Master Koo Hwang-seok that what he said was not wrong.
Indeed, I was very curious about how he would evaluate Min-jun.
Minjun immediately contacted Director Lim.
Tu- Tu- Du-
Around the time you hear a couple of hand signals.
Director Lim’s voice was heard immediately.
“Hello, how are you? “This is Cha Min-jun.”
-Long time no see.
“Is it possible to meet with the Master tomorrow? “I made a separate appointment a month ago.”
-With Master?
“Yes, if I tell you my story, you will probably understand.”
-I will contact you again as soon as I confirm.
“All right.”
After a brief phone call with Director Lim.
Minjun waited for his call to come again.
Did about 5 minutes pass like that?
Director Lim called again.
– Cha Min-jun, please visit our office tomorrow around 3 o’clock.
“All right. I’ll see you at that time.”
***
next day.
Minjun once again visited the ‘Arc Guild’ headquarters.
As he entered the lobby, Director Lim, wearing a black suit, greeted him.
“Welcome, it’s been a while. Well then, shall we go? Master is waiting.”
“yes. “Of course.”
Director Lim and Minjun enter the VIP elevator.
I headed straight to the 72nd floor where the master room was.
[Arrived at the 72nd floor.]
Upon arriving at the 72nd floor, the top floor, Director Lim guided Minjun to the master room door.
“You will be waiting. Well then, I hope you have a relaxing time.”
“yes.”
Without hesitation, Minjun approached the master room door.
smart-
[Please come in.]
Gu Hwang-seok’s deep voice came from across the door.
Minjun also cleared his throat and opened the door.
“long time no see.”
I don’t know if it was about a month later, but Gu Hwang-seok had a thick white beard around his mouth.
On the outside, it seemed like there was a hint of severity.
On the contrary, the feeling of intimidation was noticeably less than before.
“Welcome back, it’s been a month.”
When Koo Hwang-seok readily shook hands, Min-jun also joined hands.
“It’s really seeing you again after a month. I vaguely heard that it was vacation time these days… . “So, are you here to keep your promise?”
“If it weren’t for that, there’s no need for me to come here.”
“Haha, whether it was before or now, that confident appearance is still the same. “What did you come to say today?”
“Well, I came today because I wanted to give Master a gift.”
“It’s a gift… .”
Minjun opened his inventory and carefully took out the ‘Special Magic Stone’.
There was no change in Gu Hwang-seok’s expression as he checked the ‘special magic stone’ in front of him.
Rather, he just looked at Minjun calmly.
“Look, isn’t this just an ordinary magic stone? “I can collect as many magic stones as these.”
“It’s not just an ordinary magic stone. Have you ever heard of special magic stones?”
“Special… Special Magic Stone?!”
When Min-jun finally mentioned the special magic stone, Gu Hwang-seok’s eyes widened.
He has been a hunter for nearly 40 years, and not only has he never seen a special magic stone in his lifetime.
This is because while hunting hundreds of thousands of monsters, there has never been a single case in which a special magic stone was dropped.
Therefore, it was difficult for Gu Hwang-seok to believe Min-jun’s words at face value.
“If you’re going to play a prank on me, you’d better quit. “There has not yet been a case where a special magic stone was dropped in Korea.”
“If you don’t believe me, check it out. “There is nothing better than this to increase magical power regeneration.”
“!!”
Min-jun approached Gu Hwang-seok and handed him the ‘Special Magic Stone’.
Although he looked full of doubt, Gu Hwang-seok felt an unknown attraction and placed his hand on the ‘special magic stone’ that Min-jun had given him.
