Episode 49
[Umbrella Industry / CEO Doi-su]
“that’s right. “It was this name.”
I wondered what would have happened if I had inadvertently thrown it away, but fortunately I was able to check Doisu’s business card in the corner of the desk drawer.
Isn’t this the age of a high school student who has never had a social life?
I didn’t feel it was very important, but now I realized why people make business cards.
This business card was given to me by my twin brother and sister.
I scolded those who were making illegal gains under the strange name of ‘training expenses’ and returned the money to the siblings.
They handed me this business card, saying it would be helpful later, and the owner of the business card was none other than Doisu of Umbrella Industries.
Of course, we cannot rule out the possibility that they are the same person.
However, the twins said their father was involved in a hunter-related job, and the name Doisu was not common.
“Let’s see… … .”
Eh.
The business cards listed business areas such as ‘eco-friendly industry’ and ‘new and renewable energy.’
Items such as hunter devices or radio wave detection were not visible.
‘It’s strange… … .’
What a business card that lacks key industries.
I got suspicious, so I searched the Internet and found a short article that came out a few years ago.
‘Umbrella Industries. Eliminated in the bid for a Hunter Association partner company. ‘A 5-year relationship is over.’
hmm.
It seems like that Doisu is correct.
It appears that he got tired of working with the association and started looking for other sources of employment.
Well, this is a commonly seen story up to this point.
However, Umbrella Industries announced its transition to other businesses, and has been working on dungeons ever since.
Although the renewable energy business and radio wave detection in the poison dungeon are different, aren’t they very different businesses?
There’s a smell of something going on behind the scenes.
The Yaksha said that if you show up for a meeting, you will be rewarded accordingly.
The deal is like a knife, so I’m sure he’ll throw something salty at you.
But regardless of the cost, I am personally curious.
It’s been a long time since my relationship with the association soured, but I wonder if I’m still doing work related to dungeons.
And that too in a dark place like a black market.
“Well, you’ll find out when you meet in person.”
I covered the PC screen and sat down on the bed.
Next to him, there was an object rolling around that was as curious as Doisu’s identity.
“What should I do with this guy?” … .”
A pitch-black sphere.
This is a core extracted from the body of ‘Giant Treasure’.
Normally, I would have absorbed it right away on the spot, but unfortunately that wasn’t possible.
This is because, like a hedgehog’s thorns, a lot of shiny ‘pranium’ sprouted around the core.
I could keenly feel how hard pranium was during the last battle.
I can’t do anything with my strength, so maybe this would be a good idea.
-Quwang!
When Pori saw me struggling with the core, she cried out in frustration.
“hey. “I told you to be quiet inside the house.”
-dream!
Why are you making such a fuss?
Pori folds her wings and touches her head.
It’s like a nuance that tells you to think if you have brains.
“Inumi?”
-Quwang!
Seeing him so frustrated, it seems like there is a way.
How on earth are you supposed to remove that pranium?
You can’t just grab the sphere and take it out.
“It comes right out… … ?”
no.
There was a way.
Although it is full of thorns, it is not completely sealed.
The core is ‘solid’, but the ether is closer to ‘liquid’.
I don’t know if it’s in a solid state, but if it’s in a liquid state, there’s no need to dismantle the pranium.
Because it will leak out through the cracks.
“hey. “You deserve to be frustrated.”
– Kuwang.
After obediently admitting my stupidity to Pori, I placed my core on my thighs.
It stings because of the spiky pranium, but it is bearable.
I brought my hand as close to the inner core as possible and concentrated my mind.
Until now, a black core had never been converted to ether ‘remotely’.
I wasn’t sure if it would turn out as I thought, but since my telekinetic abilities were in the blooming stage, there was some possibility.
Shall… … .
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“oh!!!”
I had no choice but to burst out in exclamation, ignoring the words I had told Pori to be quiet.
There was success.
Although it was not as much as touching it directly, the black core began to slowly melt.
Like solidly frozen ice cream melting inside its mold, the core flowed out into the black ether and seeped into my skin.
‘cold… … !’
Even though the core of the 8-star monster was different, there was something different about it.
A coldness that makes my body tremble is writhing inside my body.
I feel fortunate that I am absorbing it so slowly.
Slur… … .
If the black core I had absorbed so far was espresso, this was a process similar to Dutch coffee.
Five hours after starting the work, I was finally able to absorb the Giant Treasure’s core.
The taste of 8-star core for the first time in your life.
There was a definite change.
<User information>
<Black ether held: 4,512BA>
<Body enhancement ability: ‘C’>
<Healing ability: ‘S’>
<Telekinesis: ‘F’>
<Owned skills: Dokbo (毒步) – level 2 / Communion (交感) – level 1 / Lion’s Roar (獅子吼) – Level 1 >
<The core of the Giant treasure has been absorbed.>
<The level of Black Ether has increased by 1,022.>
<New skill acquired: Self-defense strength / level max / The energy of pranium within the core strengthens the user’s body. Possesses strong physical durability regardless of the user’s physical level.>
<Body enhancement ability has increased. You can now use physical power equivalent to a ‘C’ rank knight.>
“and… … .”
Black Ether rose by over 1,000 in one shot.
This is truly an incredible change.
This is equivalent to 1/3 of the amount accumulated so far.
Moreover, other income was also eye-opening.
First of all, the physics level, which had rarely increased, rose from ‘D’ to ‘C’.
Now I have an enviable strength in using my own strength.
And as soon as I got it, I hit the ‘max’ level of the skill.
‘Self-defense strength’
Maybe it’s because I defeated Giant Treasure, which is synonymous with hardness, but I now have a skill to make my body stronger.
What excited me more than anything was the explanation that it was ‘independent of the user’s physical level.’
This meant that although the physical enhancement ability had already risen to ‘C’, something beyond that could be expected.
Is this what it feels like to check the amount of the winning lottery ticket?
I rubbed my palms and asked V1.
“What is the max level of self-defense skills?”
<In terms of physical durability, it is at the ‘S’ rank level.>
“omg.”
So, you’re saying that ‘Body Pang’ is enough to compete with an ‘S’ rank knight?
I thought it would be great since it was an 8-star monster core, but this was a truly unexpected harvest.
It was truly a guy worth risking his life to suppress.
I really can’t stand it without checking this right away.
Squeak.
I quietly opened the front door, being careful not to wake my sister.
Early in the morning when there are no people around.
I once again visited the open poison gate area.
Did Maria specifically give instructions to the guild members?
Restoration work, which had rarely been initiated, was being carried out under the name of the ‘Glory Guild’.
Her face, still as hot as a tomato, is pleasing to the eye.
I never would have thought that Maria, who had almost no expression, would react in such a variety of ways.
When she heard my question, she left the place as if running away.
Was the question, ‘Where did you get hurt so badly?’ something that was so embarrassing?
I asked myself this question several times, but no clear conclusion was reached.
Well, each person has their own circumstances.
It bothered me that the woman revered as the ‘Virgin Mother’ had suffered injuries that were close to being hacked, but I decided to ignore it.
Equipment that has stopped working can be seen here and there.
Soon, when the sun rises, people will appear wearing protective clothing.
Before that, you have to complete the ‘test’.
“Let’s see… … .”
I turned my head and found the tallest building in the area.
As the neighborhood was underdeveloped, it was difficult to find buildings taller than 10 stories.
I think it’s about 15 floors high.
After visually checking the height of the building, I climbed up the building using a walking stick.
Green onions.
From the wall of this building to the wall of the building on the other side.
After jumping at the intersection three or four times, I was able to easily climb to the roof of the building.
Whiyu.
Looking down, I can’t believe I was on the ground just a moment ago.
“Okay then… … .”
At what height are humans most afraid?
Whenever I’m in a bloody battle with an 8-star monster, I’m a little scared of jumping out of here.
But at the same time, I feel a strong sense of curiosity.
What does it feel like to become an ‘S’ Rank Knight?
It’s limited to the so-called ‘body bread’, but now is the time to check it out.
Sigh.
Anyone who sees this would think he committed suicide by jumping.
With those random thoughts in mind, I took my feet off the rooftop.
It falls towards the floor as if it is being sucked in by the force of gravity.
Come to think of it, I’ve had a similar experience before.
When you meet a singing harpy.
I felt this way when the floor collapsed at the start of the second dungeon.
At that time, I suffered enough damage that I had to immediately activate the healing skill.
What level is it now?
thud!!!!!!
A rather small shock is felt on the back.
But it doesn’t feel like ‘pain’.
“oh… … .”
I tried activating my healing ability just in case.
However, except for the minor abrasions on his back, there were no particularly healed parts.
This means that there was no ‘blow’ to the body from the beginning.
I fell from this height from my back?
I can’t believe it myself.
If I could, I would like to get shot with a gun, but that would be impossible.
“Self-defense strength (護身罡氣)… … . “It’s literally true.”
The steps heading home are light.
According to Kirill, Poisoner was a transcendent type even among hunters.
In fact, there is ‘black ether’ moving around in my body, impervious to any harmful substances.
However, that strength was only internal, and it was not free from physical shock.
It was the same as other hunters that if you hit it, you get hit and if you stab it, it gets pierced.
But not anymore.
In addition to internal strength, the durability of the body has also grown to a top level.
It has reached a level where it cannot even be scratched by attacks from 3-4 star monsters.
Without anyone knowing.
But definitely.
I was advancing step by step to become the best hunter.
furthermore… … .
<Black ether conversion rate 92%… … .>
Items delivered by Supervisor Pyo Hyeok-gyu.
The conversion rate of gold core to black ether exceeded 90%.
Isn’t this an item called ‘treasure’ among hunters?
It will definitely have ingredients that are at a higher level than the black core absorbed today.
What changes will happen to my body if I absorb this?
Just thinking about it makes my heart swell.
Just as I was about to get home humming a tune, V1 sent me a message.
<New message arrives>
“… … !!”
Isn’t this really the right timing?
Although I was always curious about the news, in the current situation, it was a very welcome message.
I think I know who the ‘sender’ is without having to read the contents of the message.
Because only one person can send a message to V1.
<It’s been a while. Haeseon-gun… … .>
“When did you set up shop in Busan again?” … .”
A genius scientist who gave me three devices as a gift.
Dr. Jin sent me a new address.
