Episode 15
There were two things that Kang Jin-hyeok couldn’t understand at the moment.
One thing was, why was the S-class hunter Seo Sang-ho so obsessed with him, who was only a C-class hunter?
Was it too much to knock down Ando Yoon with one blow?
Although it was positive to be in the spotlight, it was not so pleasant to hear that Seo Sang-ho himself was asking to join the guild.
Didn’t they say that if you don’t like the Peaceful Gratitude seat, then just leave it at that?
I have no intention of joining the Titan Guild, but having its leader come and urge me is just a burden.
‘Should we keep quiet for the time being?’
Kang Jin-hyeok, who had been lost in thought, shook his head.
Even if I said that now, I don’t think Seo Sang-ho would be interested.
Above all, I have been living a rough life as a D-class hunter, but now I am finally seeing the light of day.
I didn’t want to live in silence again, saying I didn’t want to feel burdened.
‘For now, I guess I have no choice but to ignore it.’
Seo Sang-ho did not seem like a person who would retaliate or plot revenge when things did not go his way.
I wonder if it would be a shocking condition that would make your eyes roll back.
As of now, Kang Jin-hyeok had no intention of getting involved with Titan.
Kang Jin-hyeok, who had made up his mind, was faced with a second sight that he could not understand.
“He really is eating all that by himself.”
Lucia was stuffing the sugary lumps of food she could get her hands on into her mouth.
The sight of the countless desserts bought outside disappearing in an instant was nothing short of a feat.
“How far is it?”
“… … Don’t talk so hard and just continue eating.”
It’s like a dead ghost is attached to me because I can’t eat sugar.
Lucia willingly moved her hands and mouth.
Seeing him eat with such passion and enthusiasm, it seems that asking for something sweet in exchange for teaching him how to use Aura wasn’t a joke.
‘Isn’t there food like that in their world?’
Kang Jin-hyeok recalled how Lucia’s eyes widened even with just one chocolate bar.
They say that people are naturally attracted to sweets, so it’s not entirely unreasonable for such a scene to unfold.
It was an understandable category, except that the amount consumed was beyond common sense.
“Whew~.”
After a lengthy meal reminiscent of a food fighter competition, Lucia exhaled deeply.
Even though I pushed in what seemed like several kilograms, my stomach didn’t protrude at all.
Kang Jin-hyeok saw the mysterious appearance and realized the greatness of the elf’s seed.
“I thought there were only chocolate bars and such. There are so many strange foods in your world.”
“There’s no such thing as dessert in your world?”
“It is there, but it’s just a mess compared to what I just ate.”
In the world Lucia lives in, food using sugar does not seem to have developed much.
People are naturally drawn to sweet foods, so it is surprising that desserts have not been studied.
“Why are you eating in a basement like this? We already killed the boss monster.”
Kang Jin-hyeok couldn’t understand why people would eat in such a dark and gloomy place.
To answer, Lucia pointed with her finger towards the wall behind her.
“Do you see those words carved on the wall over there?”
“I can see it. But what does it mean?”
“It’s a magic circle. Can’t you tell even if you see it?”
Kang Jin-hyeok nodded as if it was obvious.
The magic circles he knew were usually in the shape of a circle with a star shape drawn on it.
That’s why I couldn’t think of something that was written randomly like a doodle as a magic circle.
“Then just know that it is the culprit that connected the labyrinth to the world you live in.”
“Those letters?”
Lucia’s explanation was short, but it was enough to fluster Kang Jin-hyeok.
“So if I use that, everything will go back to how it was?”
“No, that’s not it.”
Kang Jin-hyeok let out a sigh of relief upon hearing Lucia’s answer.
I’ve made a lot of progress so far, but I’m not leveled up enough to warrant the dungeon disappearing.
In order to be active outside without worrying about what anyone thinks, you had to acquire at least A-class abilities.
If the dungeon disappears before then, Kang Jin-hyeok will end up like a duck egg in the Nakdong River.
“There’s no way back yet, right?”
“Yeah, but it’s worth looking into.”
Usually, magic circles disappear as soon as they are used.
However, the magic circle remaining in the temple’s basement did not disappear and remained.
Lucia guessed that was probably the reason the dimension travel magic failed.
“Now that I’ve found it, I think I’ll have to stay here for a while and investigate.”
“Will anything be resolved once the investigation is over?”
“At least I know why I came here. It’s impossible for me to go back with just my magic power.”
To use such a large magic circle, you had to be at least a great wizard.
Unlike Lucia, who looked somewhat disappointed, Kang Jin-hyeok had a bright expression, his worries having been relieved.
I knew I couldn’t go back until I investigated, so I didn’t have to hold back on anything.
‘If it’s something I can’t go back to even after investigating, I’d better take this opportunity to show it to you.’
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Kang Jin-hyeok thought that if he continued to interact with Lucia, he would be able to gain useful knowledge in addition to how to use Aura.
“If you need anything, just let me know. I’ll help you however I can.”
“… …Why are you suddenly being so kind?”
“Well, we’ve already cleared dungeons together, so we’re just helping each other out.”
“Is that really all?”
Lucia looked at Kang Jin-hyeok with eyes full of suspicion.
Even though they had defeated the boss monster together, it had only been a few days since they had met.
Is it necessary to be loyal in that kind of relationship?
Kang Jin-hyeok noticed Lucia’s gaze and quickly looked for an excuse.
“I told you I would teach you how to use Aura. I was just saying that I would help you out a bit because if you focus too much on your research alone, you might neglect that aspect.”
“Hmm… … .”
What you just said made a lot of sense.
Although it seemed like a vague excuse, Lucia was willing to overlook it.
Unlike the people I’ve met so far, Kang Jin-hyeok didn’t seem to have any evil intentions.
Rather, he looked refreshed, as if something had been relieved.
‘Well, there’s no way someone who has something to gain from me would come and hit me in the back of the head now.’
Thinking so, Lucia stood up from her seat and dusted off her clothes.
“While we’re on the subject, I’ll start by teaching you the basics of using Aura.”
“Right now? Weren’t you supposed to start by examining the magic circle over there?”
“It’s not that difficult to teach the basics.”
Lucia approached Kang Jin-hyeok and held out her right hand.
Kang Jin-hyeok just stared blankly at her extended hand, not knowing whether she was asking for something or asking for a handshake.
Then, feeling frustrated, Lucia grabbed his hand.
“I asked you to give me your hand, so what are you just looking at?”
“Don’t say anything, then.”
When Kang Jin-hyeok took Lucia’s hand, a strange energy was transmitted to him without him even being able to feel the touch.
When he felt a tingling sensation as if static electricity had been purified, Kang Jin-hyeok instinctively tried to pull his hand away.
But that wasn’t possible because Lucia held on so strongly.
“Don’t be surprised, just remember how you feel now.”
Kang Jin-hyeok listened to Lucia’s words and tried to accept that unfamiliar feeling somehow.
‘How am I supposed to remember this when I’m not even a martial arts master?’
Swallowing his complaints and concentrating on doing as he was told, he could feel the sensation coming from Lucia’s hand passing through his body and radiating out to his other hand.
I turned my gaze to look at the hand and saw a blue aura blooming like azaleas.
Kang Jin-hyeok knew that it was an aura even without anyone explaining it to him.
‘Wow. You’re more talented than I expected.’
Lucia checked Kang Jin-hyeok’s physical condition and was secretly impressed.
‘If I do well, I’ll be able to learn the basics by today.’
The reason Lucia noticed Kang Jin-hyeok’s talent was because of the movement of mana flowing through his body.
The purpose of pouring mana was to help him find his senses, but the original purpose was to clear the blocked blood vessels.
However, Kang Jin-hyeok’s blood flow was not blocked at all from the beginning.
The mana flowing through his body was circulating quickly without losing any strength.
After some time had passed, Lucia let go of his hand.
At that moment, the aura that had been blooming in Kang Jin-hyeok’s hand disappeared like a crab closing its eyes.
“Okay, now you get the idea? Try it again.”
“Right now?”
“It normally takes decades to build up the mana required for that, but you can just deal with it with your divine power. It won’t be difficult even right away.”
“What about divine power?”
“The shield you took out before when you blocked the boss monster’s attack. The power needed to use that technique is divine power.”
Even if it is a skill that consumes the same MP, the Cleric’s is fundamentally different.
Kang Jin-hyeok realized this for the first time after hearing Lucia’s words.
However, just because I knew the theory, it was difficult to immediately apply it in practice.
“I know what you’re saying, but… … how do I change that into Aura?”
“You’ll have to find out for yourself. Experience it for yourself.”
“It’s easier said than done… … .”
If you just say the skill name, it will activate automatically, so how can you change the sense and not say anything?
Even if you reach out and use it, it’s just something you do because you feel like you have to.
I never thought it would have much significance.
“How on earth do you want me to follow this, sir?”
With a troubled mind, Kang Jin-hyeok turned towards the empty space.
And with the mindset that I had to lose to win, I cast the skill.
“Holy Shield.”
A shield appears before your eyes as usual.
Kang Jin-hyeok concentrated on what his body felt the moment it appeared.
“Holy Shield. Holy Shield.”
After casting the skill repeatedly, Kang Jin-hyeok realized that every time he used the skill, the power seeping in from the outside was released directly into his palm.
The degree of it was so minimal that you wouldn’t even notice it unless you concentrated very hard.
“Are you telling me to change this on my own?”
When you say the skill name, that skill is automatically cast.
It was like asking to change the rule.
No one had ever tried something like that before, and Kang Jin-hyuk didn’t think it was possible.
“Is this really the only way?”
Lucia gave a blunt answer to Kang Jin-hyeok, who was trying to find another way.
“None. If you don’t like it, then prepare yourself to become an old man with white hair and start with mana training.”
Kang Jin-hyeok let out a soft sigh.
Since he said it so firmly, I couldn’t help but have high hopes.
Let go of the thought that it can’t be done and have a glimmer of hope that it might be possible.
Kang Jin-hyeok stretched out his hand once again and repeated the skill cast.
“Holy Shield!”
When his MP ran low after repeating this more than 10 times, Kang Jin-hyeok took out the potion he had brought and drank it in one gulp.
And he casted his skills without stopping.
Perhaps because I kept repeating the same movements, the feeling I got when using the skill was gradually becoming clearer.
But just feeling that sensation wasn’t enough.
I had to somehow recreate the feeling Lucia had given me.
It was like throwing one’s hand into the air, hoping in vain that the wind would blow away.
The reason Kang Jin-hyeok didn’t give up on this seemingly meaningless task and clung to it was because of the possibility of what if.
If something impossible happens, it will succeed.
If you are the first person to make that possible, you will feel a sense of accomplishment that you will never feel again.
Kang Jin-hyeok drank his fifth bottle of potion, relying on that small probability.
“hmm?”
I repeated this over and over again until the potion I brought ran out, and the shield I summoned in front of me began to crumble and lose its proper shape.
If you look at the result, it was a simple skill casting failure.
But if you look closely, there is an error in a skill that should never fail as long as you have enough MP.
That was evidence that the divine power that should have been invested in skills was being diverted in other directions.
“Is this really possible… …?”
My half-hearted anticipation began to grow little by little.
And then, as if waiting, a message appeared and blocked my vision.
[You have acquired the skill.]
[Divine Power Application – Step 1]
