Trait Hoarder Chapter 194

Episode 194 Olympus -4-

A level 8 blueprint?

Of course it is necessary!

I nodded vigorously.

“I need it! I really need it!”

“Take it.”

Gaia pushed her hand away from me.

Earth’s characteristics, two blueprints fly in, dancing.

First, the properties of the Earth that are absorbed into the body.

And a golden scroll unfolds before your eyes.

First, I checked the level 7 blueprint.

[Big Mouth Giant Otherworldly Magic Core]

[Void Ghost Otherworldly Magic Core]

[Abyssalma Otherworld Magic Core]

[Star Descendants Otherworldly Magic Core]

It was just as the magic spirit had predicted.

We need an otherworldly magic core.

All of them are level 7.

The mutant magic core was obtained from the monster village, but it was an alien magic core… … .

Other people only need one high-level magic core, so why am I having such a hard time?

There’s nothing I can do.

Because every time you take the reconstitution potion, you become stronger.

‘Level 8 is… … .’

[Giant Beetle Otherworldly Magic Core]

[Interstellar Repair Otherworldly Magic Core]

[Jonggi Tree Otherworldly Magic Core]

[Crying Bubble Otherworldly Magic Core]

This is the main ingredient.

Again, level 8.

They were all of another species.

If a humanoid alien magic core was needed at level 7, a non-humanoid alien magic core was needed at level 8.

Moreover, it is difficult to obtain it within the Great Rift, and you must go on an expedition beyond the Great Rift to another world.

My heart is already pounding.

‘The side dishes are also huge.’

[Different properties]

[different sources]

[different continents]

[Four drops of God’s blood that satisfy the above three conditions]

Drops of God’s blood.

I once got it when I was pickling a skeleton snake to save its life.

At that time, divine power also blossomed.

I have to get four drops of that?

I sighed involuntarily.

“Haaah.”

“Huh, that’s ridiculous.”

Radon across from him frowned.

“I’m not even going to ascend to the throne, and a mere human needs that many materials to level up?”

“Because I’m not an ordinary human being.”

Persephone looked at me and said.

“He is an uncommon omnipotent being. He is not far behind you, Radon. If he were to level up just a little, he would be more than capable of becoming a god.”

“Ha! I am the guardian of the golden apples and the predator of youth. You are comparing me to that little creature? That makes sense.”

“Radon. Don’t be rude to Persephone.”

“joy!”

At Eurydice’s words, Ladon turned his head away.

As if he didn’t want to talk to her.

I guess it’s okay.

After receiving and checking the blueprint, I started to get a little worried.

If levels 7 and 8 are like this, what on earth do we need for level 9?

Even the mansion magic spirits said it was impossible to predict.

‘Do we really need the power of God?’

That might be the case.

A level 9 magic core is the basic requirement, and a considerable amount of auxiliary materials will be required.

Gaia smiled at my troubled mind.

“There is no need to worry too much about the future that has not yet arrived. Child, isn’t your destiny running towards a turning point? I think the blueprint I gave you is sufficient up to that point.”

That’s right.

The final boss of Episode 3 is a saint.

It’s level 8.

The saint attempts to enter level 9 by resurrecting the ancient god in phase 3, but can be destroyed with a time attack.

“Thank you. It helped me a lot.”

“I’m glad it helped. But… … .”

The line at the corner of Gaia’s mouth darkened.

No, that’s what it felt like.

“If you want, I can give you the level 9 blueprint and the necessary magic core. I have the hearts of the gods and heroes who fell during the Gigantomachia.”

Me, really?

I looked at Gaia with a face of disbelief.

Radon was similar.

Persephone and Eurydice were calm, but Ladon looked downright shocked.

“Mother, most precious! When I asked you to do something, you said no, but why do you show favoritism to that little creature?”

“Radon, Radon. How many times have I told you? You are not ready. Your divinity is not enough to fulfill the divinity you desire. You need to expand your sect or accumulate karma to build up your rank, but what if you just sleep in your nest all day and harass me? I tell you clearly, when you are ready, I will grant you the divinity you desire.”

Anyway, they say dragons are greedy.

On the one hand, I was skeptical.

I wonder why Gaia is so good to me.

“Child, there is a condition, though.”

“Go ahead.”

“If you eat the nectar and ambrosia, I will immediately give you the level 9 blueprint. Later, when you are ready, I will also give you the magic core. If you happen to gain the qualifications of a divine throne, I will also grant you divinity. I do not know the future, but it will probably be the throne of the sun or the throne of war.”

“sun…….”

Radon lets out a very suppressed voice.

It seems that they were aiming for the heart of Apollo, the god of the sun.

If it’s the seat of war, it would be Athena’s.

Ares, though fallen, survived as Mars.

What should I do?

I looked down at the nectar and ambrosia before me.

Eat this and become a member of Olympus.

or not…….

“I still want to follow my own path.”

A polite refusal.

Radon, who had been glaring at me, raised one eyebrow.

“You little bastard. Are you crazy?”

On the other hand, the other gods seemed to know this.

“also.”

“I thought so.”

Gaia also nodded slowly.

Then he says something unexpected.

“I’ve been waiting for those words. I hope your feelings don’t change. I hope they will continue to do so in the future.”

What does it mean?

My throat felt strangely ticklish.

I feel like there is some meaning, some reason behind saying something like that.

“Make sure to leave one of the seats empty, either the Seat of the Sun or the Seat of War. Come whenever you feel like it. I will open the Great Gate for you. But if possible, I would like you to come late.”

“Thank you for your advice. I will think carefully and decide after careful consideration.”

“Yes, yes. That’s right. That’s what you have to do. I told you, right? Your fate is intertwined with the fate of this world, like warp and woof. Always think carefully. Never make a decision on the spur of the moment. That’s the way it has to be when you’re dealing with the gods.”

Affectionate tone, as if speaking to a grandchild.

Are there any horns there?

Radon stuck his mouth out and grumbled.

“I guess our most precious mother liked the little creature she saw for the first time today. After all, she is a [otherworldly being] and not a descendant of the most sacred times. I don’t know why she treats me so well.”

“It’s even more so because [he’s from another world].”

“yes?”

“Ladon, don’t you know that even gods cannot go against fate? No matter how much you struggle and run away, fate will catch you and you will meet your end. You, me, and the cute Persephone and adorable Eurydice here are all the same.”

Gaia turned her gaze and looked at me.

“But [otherworlders] are different. They are not residents of this world, so they are not bound by fate. How many times have I told you? This child’s fate is intertwined with the world. That’s why. Because they are guests, because they are pebbles that came in from outside the net. They may be caught in the net, but they may also be lucky enough to escape, and who knows, they may even be able to tear the net and free all the fish inside.”

Gaia reached out.

Light touch.

Stroke the head.

A soul that rises up faithfully at once.

A body that becomes stronger as it evolves.

I realized it in an instant.

That my body was prepared with Gaia’s blessing.

So that you can challenge level 7 at any time.

“Child, you seem to think that someone has summoned you with evil intentions, but that may not be the case.”

“Then?”

“You could have been called a savior and a warrior.”

“Ignoring my will?”

“I don’t know. I don’t know if they kidnapped you or if they already made an agreement with you and you don’t remember. There are too many restrictions because the turning point of fate is right around the corner.”

My head is getting complicated.

Gaia spoke in a soft voice.

“Child, whatever you choose, I am on your side. But if possible, I hope you make a choice that is good for you and the world. I never want to see my children hate and loathe each other and end up killing each other in the end.”

The sound, the thought that was stuck in my head, trembled faintly.

Gigantomachia was ultimately a war between the descendants of Gaia.

The world war that Gaia warned about is no different.

Gaia of today is merely a goddess of the earth, but in the Arcane settings, Gaia was originally in a much higher position.

Goddess of chaos and creation.

Chaos, Ymir, Snow, and Vango are her other names.

and…….

The same goes for Eve.

In this world, Gaia was the common ancestor of all gods, giants, monsters, and humans.

“I will keep that in mind.”

“What do you mean by mindfulness… … a small thing.”

Radon grumbles again.

Why have you been poking me like this all this time?

He’s a dragon slayer, and Gaia mentioned the seat of the sun, so he seems to be acting like that even more.

You don’t like me?

I don’t like you either.

I thought about it quickly.

Radon is of dragon origin.

He is lazy, but he also has the wickedness and pettiness of a Greek god.

I can’t just leave it alone, but Radon is also level 10 anyway.

It’s impossible for me, who’s only level 6, to do anything about Radon…

No.

There is a way.

I quickly looked around the banquet hall.

Nectar and ambrosia made from golden apples.

Orpheus and the nymphs playing the dragon’s cry.

The celestial flowers blooming neatly on the ceiling.

I finished the calculation.

This will do.

Radon won’t kill you or cause fatal harm, but it will keep you dormant for at least a few decades.

I straightened my back and asked Gaia a question.

“Mother, the most burdensome. Originally, I came here to ask for a wish, but is it still valid?”

Gaia smiles as if she has been waiting.

“Then. The causality you have accumulated remains intact.”

Could it be that Gaia induced this?

It’s a reasonable inference.

In the game, there is an SSR character called the Guardian of the Golden Apple, and after the Radon Raid, that character inherits the divinity of Radon.

Although this is true in later episodes of the game.

Gaia is also a Greek god.

Even though she may seem like a kind old lady on the outside, she can’t help but have a cold-hearted side.

“I would like to make a wish.”

“Just talk.”

“Here, the drops of God’s blood written on this blueprint. If possible, I would like to obtain one drop.”

He picked up a sheet of blueprint and showed it to the gods.

Especially the part about the drops of God’s blood.

bang!

Radon rose up in rage.

“You insolent bastard! Your most heavy mother has been so generous to you that your liver has completely fallen out of your stomach! You little wretch! You want to drink the blood of your most heavy mother? Just give me the order! I will chew that bastard up and feed him to the golden apples!”

But only Radon was angry.

All the other gods were calm.

Persephone looks at me and asks.

“The blood of a god. If the causality you have accumulated is sufficient, it is not impossible. Which god’s blood do you desire?”

“Hey! Persephone! Are you in your right mind? You want to give me the blood of the greatest mother?”

“That’s why I’m asking. Which deity’s blood do you want?”

The blood of the goddess Gaia?

Without going crazy.

Guyana Thor, the blood of the god who is like an old father is too high and powerful.

This means that it cannot be used as an ingredient for a level 8 reconstruction potion.

I guarantee that the moment you take it, your body, no, your soul and flesh will be completely torn apart and destroyed.

So I pointed to the deity I had in mind in advance.

“I want Radon’s blood.”

“……what?”

“If causality allows, I would like to receive the blood of Baekdu Golden Dragon Radon.”

I would say that the properties, origins, and regions must be different.

The first thing that came to mind was the guardian tree of the monster village.

Attributes, trees.

Source, plant.

Region, Asia.

Naturally, our attention turns to the gods present here.

Because the region, origin, and properties are all different.

The reason radon was pointed out is simple.

To keep in check.

Also, he is the lowest of the gods here.

Actually, this is because Radon is stupid.

Radon is a golden dragon and a being born with an immortal body.

Metal properties are the strongest.

But, strangely, he eats the goddess of youth and instead of growing the power of fire to become the sun god, he just eats golden apples and takes naps all day long.

It’s frustrating.

So much so that Gaia is considering replacing the throne.

“How dare you! It seems like you don’t care about your life!”

“You stay quiet. Alright, human. I’ll check the causality.”

“Persephone!”

“Have you forgotten your oath? You too swore on the River Styx. To grant whatever the humans at the banquet ask, as long as causality allows. What you swear on the River Styx, even the gods cannot break.”

“that…….”

Persephone waved her hand.

A black, heavy scale lands in the center of the banquet hall.

I empty one side and start building my achievements on the other side.

The first was the Golden Apple Grove.

“This is a forest created by humans with apples that were planted in 30 minutes. Take a look. Are the apples ripe?”

“Plague.”

Radon turned his head sharply.

Instead, Eurydice’s eyes sparkled.

“The apples are very bright and full. They taste much better than other golden apples.”

“Right? Even I think so. It’s in the top three of the best apples I’ve ever seen.”

The second is the Dragon’s Cry Song.

“This wasn’t even in old Olympus. Radon. Can you sing?”

“I don’t do such trivial things.”

“That’s what dragons are like. Even the most important mother, please say something. How can you belittle me in front of the Goddess of Music?”

“That’s just how the Radon race is. Sweet Eurydice, you understand.”

The third is celestial flower.

Persephone looked ecstatic.

“Need I say more? This thing can turn the Olympus of the Underworld into the Olympus of Heaven?”

So the causality that fills one side of the plate.

It’s so heavy.

It is tilted to one side as if digging into the ground.

Radon approached the scale as if he had no choice.

“But it won’t be as much as my blood.”

Radon flicked his hand.

A drop of blood ran out and landed on the other plate.

Bottom line is, radon is wrong.

A slow moving scale.

It went up creakingly and then stopped, achieving perfect balance.

Without leaning to either side.

“Oh, that’s ridiculous!”

Radon opened his eyes wide.

“My, my blood is only this much?”

“Radon, it’s the opposite.”

Gaia corrects it.

“The achievements of that child are truly remarkable. They are comparable to those of Hercules in ancient times.”

“This can’t be, this can’t be! This can’t be!”

Radon runs away holding his own blood.

Quickly, out of the banquet hall.

Persephone sighed deeply.

“I told you, that half-breed dragon shouldn’t be placed on Olympus.”

“Instead, we now have unlimited production of nectar and ambrosia.”

“Haa. What should we do? If we don’t grant the human’s wish, the River Styx will swallow Olympus.”

“You don’t have to worry.”

Gaia waved her hand.

Then, a drop of splendid light like a jewel grows in front of me.

It’s the blood of radon.

Well sealed inside a transparent jewel.

“Thank you. I will use it well.”

“Okay.”

“This time, that half-brother will nail the dragon to Tartarus forever. Don’t stop him.”

“Even so, isn’t it too much to lock him up forever? Let him go once he reflects on himself a bit. Who would grow golden apples without Radon?”

“Because you keep treating me so leniently, that guy keeps causing trouble.”

“That’s right. Last time, you released me after barely a hundred years.”

Why radon is such a minor accident.

Because they are not properly punished.

The dragon’s unique greed for even a single drop of blood and the arrogance of looking down on all intelligent races also played a part.

“Time is up.”

Gaia emptied the last of her nectar.

“Servants, maids. Your wishes have been granted. You may now go.”

“thank you!”

“The most generous and merciful!”

“May your power last forever and ever!”

The end of the banquet.

The world becomes blurry.

Not only the banquet hall, but Olympus itself was far away.

The gods are watching me.

As the banquet hall’s protection disappears, their true forms are revealed.

They are so huge and majestic that it feels like your body is on fire just by looking at them, they are bigger than the stars.

“It was fun.”

“Let’s play together next time.”

The words left by Persephone and Eurydice.

Finally, Gaia’s voice lingered in my mind.

“Child, be careful.”

It was a warning.

“The second wave is coming.”

Second wave?

“Go against the tide and turn your destiny around. If you can’t… … .”

A moment of silence.

Gaia, who had revealed her full presence, a god dozens of times larger than Olympus, drove her whispers into my brain like nails.

“You will be eaten.”