238. God of Proof (1)
<Chapter of Proof>.
In the holy ground for this training, items were not very valuable.
It was worth it.
In this place, you can’t use items until you succeed in each task.
‘Actually, items like items are useless if you can’t complete the task.’
Oh, of course, the story will be different if I can succeed in the task and get out of <Proof Field>… … .
Is it because I’ve been living here for a long time?
Kirlujian didn’t show any hesitation in giving away all the items.
Not really at all.
Chow-!
“This is all the items I have.”
He poured out all the items from a leather bag that looked like a subspace pouch.
The number is about 10 or so.
It can be said that there are not too many of them.
However, the items that Kirl Lujian had were worth more for their quality rather than their quantity.
“Proof of a Spear Seeker (A+)”
“Distorted Pilgrim’s Necklace (B+)”
「Scarf of one who endures penance (A-)」
“Moonlight-infused wrist guards (A)”
… … .
… … .
Looking at the ranks assigned to the items for a moment, I was amazed in my heart.
‘… … It’s not enough that all of the items are above grade B+, so the exclusive effects are amazing.’
Of course, most of the items only have effects related to martial arts growth, so it doesn’t appeal to me… … .
Even with that in mind, it could not be denied that they were good enough items.
only.
I’ve come too far to rely on this to hone my skills.
‘If pure skill was low, I would have considered using it for skill growth… … .’
There is no sense of regret, so I licked my lips.
‘I think it’s a bit useless to use it directly now.’
Inevitably, all items related to skill growth had to be replaced.
However, items that were not involved in technology growth were immediately stocked up in the inventory.
Maybe I’ll be able to use these someday.
Concluding that, I immediately chewed and swallowed the remaining items.
「The skill ‘Steel Feed’ is activated.」
Originally, I was worried for a while about whether to change it to divine power.
I changed my mind because I couldn’t widen the overwhelming difference in ability through the fight with Lujian.
The only competent people in this <field of proof> are those who have devoted themselves to training for at least a long period of time.
Therefore, it was decided not to think that their physical abilities would be low.
‘Technology is also a skill, but if your physical ability goes up, you’ll be able to win a little easier.’
It would be better to raise the stats than to develop divine powers that cannot be used right away.
“Complete absorption.”
“Muscle strength increases by 1.”
“Your physical strength increases by 1.”
“Durability increases by 1.”
“Magic power increases by 1.”
In fact, seeing his improved abilities soon after, I was convinced that the decision was correct.
Because the vitality of the whole body was very great.
Even this is not the only benefit.
“Complete absorption.”
「Absorbs steel to improve constitution.」
「Discharges 1.7% of the accumulated turbidity in the body.」
By discharging some of the takgi accumulated in the body, it became easier to deal with energy.
It’s not a noticeable, significant growth, but… … .
Gather dust and call it Taesan.
Still, these small growths pile up and add value.
「The proficiency of the skill ‘Steel Feed (B+)’ has reached 100%.」
「The level of the skill ‘Steel Feed (B+)’ will rise by one level.」
Perhaps thanks to ingesting numerous items, the grade of eating steel also rose to A- grade.
‘Since the skill level has also risen, will the absorption efficiency increase?’
really… … .
It was rewarding to eat the items like an obstinate so far.
At that, I smiled broadly and immediately checked the items in my inventory that hadn’t been changed to stats.
“Moonlight-infused arm guards”
「Grade: A」
「A mysterious wrist guard made by an unknown vampire who loved moonlight.」
「When you inject magic, you can activate the exclusive effect ‘Moonlight Protection’.」
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「In proportion to the amount of magical energy consumed by the user, a protective shield made of moonlight from the item covers the whole body.」
It’s not a very good performance for a high item grade.
In fact, this was an item that was backward compatible with the ‘Vampire Count’s Old Tailcoat (A-)’ that I am currently wearing.
If it’s all about creating a shield, then the ‘Vampire Count’s Old Tailcoat (A-)’ would be better, as it can generate any number of shields by consuming blood.
However, the true value of this item was not something like a protective shield.
‘It’s important that moonlight can be created artificially.’
It’s not different… … .
It is because of the <Moonlight Favor>, the physical advantage obtained from the giant tree labyrinth before.
Somehow, I got one of the vampire’s racial traits with the skill ‘Depersonalization (A+)’… … .
Surprisingly, it bothered me that there weren’t many opportunities to use that racial trait.
‘If you can freely use Moonlight Favor, it’s worth it.’
Physical advantage <Moonlight Favor> was able to receive a guaranteed +4 increase in all stats and a 10% increase in all stats.
It’s like bringing the fraudulent traits of the vampire race… … .
Even this was not enough, there was even an option to increase the growth rate of all types by 10% in <Moonlight Favor>.
If you can meet the condition of using moonlight, it will bring you tremendous benefits.
‘I’m looking forward to the time when I can use the item later.’
In fact, besides this, there were many other achievements that Key had gained from the fight against Lujian.
He gained many skills in a fight that lasted only a few minutes.
These were all skills related to spearmanship, so I had no intention of touching them.
If there ever comes a situation where I have to use a spear, I think I’ll be able to use it somehow.
‘Is this the end of the reward?’
Having obtained all the rewards, I quickly turned my attention to Lujian.
“I think you can watch the battle at this level.”
Kirlujian offered high-grade items and asked me to see the battle.
“Well, are you really okay?”
So there was nothing I couldn’t hear.
In the first place, it doesn’t matter whether you see the battle or not.
To be honest, if I swallowed so many items, I would have to teach them something.
It’s just that Lujian didn’t ask for the key, so I just stayed still.
“yes… … . Well, I’m not asking you to teach me, just watching.”
“Oh oh… … !”
“But before that, I have a question for you.”
“… … ?”
“What is the purpose of watching my battle?”
I was genuinely curious.
Why is Kirl Lujian trying to watch my battle?
And soon, Kirl Lujian came up with an answer to that question.
“It’s because I want to become stronger, I’ll leave it at that.”
“In a word, he wants to use my battle as a reference.”
“yes. I am… … , must be strong. That’s why I came here.”
“Is that so.”
After hearing the answer like that, I didn’t want to ask more deeply.
It was worth it.
Because the ultimate goal that Kirl Lujian wants is no different from mine.
If you look at it closely, I entered <The Field of Proof> because I wanted to become stronger.
So, there was no question.
‘Perhaps there is something like personal circumstances.’
There were various reasons for trying to become stronger anyway, so there was no need to listen.
But one thing was certain.
as soon as… … .
「The authority ‘Reaping Faith’ detects the user’s intense faith.”
“The authority skill ‘Reaping Faith’ is strongly activated.”
“I harvest my faith in you.”
Kirlujian wanted me to be strong and had feelings for me like faith.
「※I am being followed by a person with high willpower.」
「※ Faith harvest efficiency greatly increases.」
That is a very deep faith.
I moved on and continued my thoughts.
Emotions derived from the desire to become stronger lead to deep faith.
‘If this happens, won’t other ascetics be able to give me faith as well?’
That means that other practitioners can also gain such a high level of faith.
Most of those who entered the <Proof Field> must be those who crave power.
Stealing their technology might make Ki feel like Lujian.
That too with a very high probability.
I walked away with a deep smile on him.
Guess-.
‘It’s fun.’
Perhaps, it was possible to lay the groundwork for creating a new myth here.
***
Time passed.
It wasn’t that difficult to find the talented people in <The Field of Proof> and fight them.
Because I had figured out in advance the place where the ascetics were staying with Gigam.
In response, I slowly stole and mastered the skills of the practitioners and accumulated victories.
“Uh, how could this kind of archery… … ! no, tell me! What is that archery?”
Is it because of taking down enemies with pure skill?
Every time I defeated the monks, they clung to me and said they wanted to learn the technique.
Oh, of course it’s annoying, so I didn’t teach them directly, but instead, it was okay to watch the battle.
step… … .
“I will give you any number of items, so please let me see the battle!”
under the premise that reasonable compensation is given.
「The skill ‘Steel Feed’ is activated.」
And as he changed all the items he obtained at the end of the battle, his stats rose somewhat.
“Complete absorption.”
“Muscle strength increases by 6.”
“Your physical strength will increase by 5.”
“Agility increases by 4.”
“Durability increases by 5.”
「Magic power increases by 3.」
I realized that the grade of eating steel had risen again with the growth of my abilities.
‘As the skill level goes up, it seems that the stats gained from eating steel have also increased.’
At this point, your stats have risen to the point of being comparable to the clear reward of <The Field of Proof [Step 1]>.
There was no way I couldn’t be satisfied.
Following that, as he repeatedly won victories from the practitioners, the conditions for success in the task rose rapidly before he knew it.
And—
dump-!
“… … I’ll admit I’m defeated So please let me know. What the hell was that sword you showed me?”
The moment when an elderly man using a sword admitted defeat.
「※Task Success Condition: Win against practitioners who meet each condition with very low proficiency weapons (10/10)」
It was acknowledged that he had won against the last performer, and the task was cleared.
「You have cleared the task of the Sacred Zone <Proof Field [Step 1]>.」
「※ As a reward for completing the task, you will be able to enter the <Proof Stage [Step 2]>.」
「※ As a reward for completing the task, all stats have increased by +10.」
「※ As a reward for completing the task, a ‘Skill Proficiency Up Potion (B+)’ will be sent to your inventory.」
In terms of time, it would have taken two days?
Aside from the fact that some of the practitioner’s skills were time consuming to learn, I didn’t actually invest too much time.
But I’ve grown to this extent… … .
As I contemplated the power that filled my body, I thought it was good that I had come to the Temple of Proof.
‘I’m glad the task wasn’t as difficult as I thought.’
If he hadn’t come to the Temple of Proof, he wouldn’t have grown this much.
This is especially true when you consider the upgrade of the reward increase authority that you will get later.
As I was satisfied with that, a portal suddenly appeared in front of me.
Whoa-!
“You mean we can go to the next level now?”
Now that step 1 is over, it must mean moving on to the next step.
The moment he tries to step out to enter the portal.
Suddenly, a system message popped into my field of vision.
「The authority ‘Reaping Faith’ detects the user’s intense faith.”
“The authority skill ‘Reaping Faith’ is strongly activated.”
“I harvest my faith in you.”
It’s not different… … .
“Wu God… … .”
All of a sudden, the monks who had gathered around me were muttering so with their eyes twinkling.
Did he like the sword he showed at the end against the elderly man holding the sword?
They all immediately bowed down as if they had touched something divine.
Faith welled up from the ascetics lying face down in the meadow and flowed into me.
Even that is on a different level than before.
「※It is followed by those with high will power.」
「※ Faith harvest efficiency is greatly increased.」
And then, the faith that came up came to a certain point.
“There is not enough folklore to base it on.”
“The harvested faith is stored for the next myth.”
「When you get a story suitable for your faith, a new myth is created.」
Faith has risen enough to create a new myth.
‘I never thought I’d really get this much faith.’
At that, I smiled lightly and looked around at the ascetics prostrated in the meadow.
“… … .”
It’s good that they gave you enough faith to create a myth… … .
All of these people are stagnant, unable to move forward in <The Field of Proof>.
So there wasn’t much I could do.
But even if I could have helped, it didn’t seem necessary.
That would be too… … .
“Thank you. you are innocent I will live without forgetting the light you showed me.”
Unlike before, they seem to have been greatly stimulated by me.
‘The look in his eyes has changed a lot.’
It was no longer the eyes as if they were implicitly giving up.
I don’t know what the hell you saw in me and changed so much.
Still, after watching the battle, I found out something, so isn’t it something like this?
Without saying a word, I left and headed for the portal.
‘Now everyone will take care of it.’
Judging by the look in his eyes, he seemed to have overcome his frustration, but then I didn’t have to worry about it anymore.
In the first place, most of the faith was now absorbed, so there was nothing more to gain.
As I walked, I heard someone’s excited voice behind me.
“Please look forward to it! You invincible! The light you showed me will be known to others as well!”
I smiled at him and continued walking without stopping.
‘Are you thinking of spreading your faith to others?’
Maybe he’s thinking about telling other people about me… … .
I don’t know how helpful it will be to try to spread the faith in this small space.
I’m guessing it’s better than nothing.
I wasn’t expecting too much no matter what.
But then, I had a sudden thought.
It’s not different… … .
‘… … But what if these people succeed in their task?’
It reminded me of what if these practitioners cleared their tasks and went outside.
‘Well, is it possible to create something like a religion?’
It can’t be.
These monks have not been able to escape from this place for a long time, and there is a high probability that they will.
‘Ah, no way.’
Of course, if something like a religion is created, a great amount of faith will come into it.
It’s also very pure.
Presumably, then, with that faith, he might accumulate numerous myths and lay the foundation for truly becoming a god.
but… … .
「You have entered the Sacred Zone <The Field of Proof [Step 2]>.」
That’s not going to happen.
maybe.
