Chapter 25 – Parachute
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?The emotion of modesty did not exist in Granfel. He provided proof against underestimation. As for overestimation, he ended up making it a reality at all costs.?
That was an unchanging nature.
Knowing that fact.
I continued to add to the list on the parchment without hesitation.
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1. Magic tool related to magic power regeneration
2. Books related to elementary magic
3. Books related to intermediate magic.
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Brazenly.
Don’t I feel sorry for demanding so much?
Unfortunately, I don’t.
As I said, I will definitely repay this excessive treatment at all costs.
So in the end, I’m the one who will suffer.
Well, let’s just think of it as an advance payment.
I handed the parchment full of demands to Marcelo.
“I will prepare them immediately.”
Really? Is that all?
Even though I had shamelessly made up my mind like that.
I only felt relieved after seeing Marcelo’s nonchalant reaction.
He once again conveyed his gratitude to me.
“Thank you for your cooperation. Adventurer, Mr. Lee Ho-yeol.”
Then he honestly added.
“However, we are in a situation where we cannot proceed with proper research at the moment. It is because, as you pointed out, unnecessary elements exist in my exploration process.”
Marcelo smiling bitterly.
Is it because it’s a face without a single ounce of flesh.
Seeing him make a pathetic expression makes sympathy sprout.
Of course, even so, there’s nothing I can do to help.
‘How am I supposed to explain what I just see.’
Innate talent.
This is not something that can be achieved through sheer eeeeeffort.
Of course, my character isn’t at the level to spit out such inner thoughts. Me.
“I shall wait. Until you overcome the disparity.”
I said it grandiosely, but.
In reality, it was a simple statement.
Until the next quest pops up.
It meant I would just wait.
Marcelo spoke with a slightly brightened face.
“Thank you for your understanding. While the research is ongoing, you are free to use this laboratory and everything necessary for research after requesting it. Then.”
Clack-
Marcelo left the laboratory.
I remained alone in the laboratory and thought.
No matter how I think about it, this worked out well!
Making my resentfulness towards my sharply accelerating mouth seem pointless.
I inwardly thought.
‘Don’t tell me, is this also thanks to Luck?’
[Name: Granfel Claudi Arpheus Romeo]
[Class: Demon Hunter]
[Level: 134]
[Stats]
Strength: 27 / Agility: 33 / Magic Power: 84 / Luck: 3
[Available Points: 0]
Level increased by 34.
I had invested 33 of my available points into Magic Power.
And the remaining one into Luck.
‘Actually, I didn’t hope for any more luck than that. Really.’
You know, even just the class quest.
Wasn’t that enough as a reward for investing in Luck?
But human nature is just like that.
‘There’s no rule saying this is the influence of Luck, but.’
Doesn’t it somehow feel like things turn out well whenever I invest points into Luck?
Anyway, let’s just think of it as a good jinx.
Once I organized my thoughts, only then did the scenery of the laboratory catch my eye.
‘It’s incredibly luxurious for a laboratory.’
Research desk, bookshelves, even a quill pen.
There was nothing that offended the senses.
The fact that there’s nothing to nitpick even with Granfel’s aesthetic sense.
Means it’s at an amazing level.
‘So all the Players’ money is here.’
The Mage Tower, which maliciously sucked up gold in the past.
It’s not charging portal usage fees right now.
But back when it was a game, it was truly notorious.
‘In a word.’
It means this is a laboratory built with the blood and sweat of Players.
I spat out my thoughts on that.
“It is a pity there is no green tea.”
Yeah, I should have included green tea bags in the demands too.
‘No, that’s not it.’
I am getting more brazen by the day, a guy like me!
It’s the Mage Tower, the Mage Tower.
It means it’s one of the top factions in Arcana.
Now that I’ve snatched up a laboratory in such a Mage Tower thanks to the Chief Mage.
It meant my position was undoubtedly no different from a parachute.
‘It’s not a situation to just be happy about.’
You see, even a parachute needs to meet standard requirements.
At the very least, it should be able to function as a parachute.
Meaning it should be able to stay above the clouds for a long time without plummeting into the ground.
So what I have to do from now on was simple.
Well, it wasn’t much different from what I’ve done so far.
If it was to avoid sinking before.
This time it’s to avoid falling.
I’ll have to struggle, once again.
In that sense, the start wasn’t bad.
Scribble scribble-
“!”
Suddenly, letters began to be engraved on the parchment on the desk.
Indeed, is it something like a messenger for the Mage Tower Mages.
Like a Mage.
After a brief thought, I flinched.
-The requested magic tools have been prepared in the Garnet Hall.
The magic tools I requested are.
‘Items related to magic power regeneration.’
At minimum from hundreds of millions to billions, hundreds of billions.
Considering the level of the Mage Tower, items exceeding even that might exist.
I requested such items for research purposes.
And obtained the right to borrow and use them.
Who am I anyway.
Is it okay to readily hand something like that over to a parachute.
Even though it would be normal to feel burdened.
I proudly picked up the quill pen and scribbled.
-I shall look forward to the Mage Tower’s discernment.
*
The top floor of the Mage Tower.
Due to the luminescent bodies embroidering the ceiling, a backlight was cast.
Marcelo faced five shadows.
They were none other than the Elder Mages of the Mage Tower.
“We shall respect your judgment. Chief Mage Marcelo.”
Marcelo said nothing.
Because the summons from the Elders was something he had expected.
‘Since I proposed joint research to an adventurer.’
And what kind of ordinary research would that research be?
Perhaps it could solve the current situation.
It was research that might become a clue.
Therefore.
Marcelo caused something that had not existed in the history of the Mage Tower.
‘That knowledge, that talent is absolutely necessary.’
Directly manifesting magic just by seeing it?
That alone is an amazing feat.
But what kind of ordinary magic was the magic that was manifested after him?
Marcelo had certainty.
‘Moreover, he knows about the disparity.’
To be precise, he spoke as if he had overcome that disparity.
It was a fascinating thing.
‘How did an adventurer understand the concept of magic?’
When even he himself was struggling with the concept called science.
However, what was certain was that he would be a great help to this research.
The shadows added words to the silent Marcelo.
“However, you must take firm responsibility for that judgment.”
Responsibility?
Marcelo swallowed the ridicule that was about to burst out.
‘Do you people have the right to mention responsibility?’
Idiots who are immersed in ideals and ignore reality.
Marcelo despised the Elder Mages.
If he had his way, he wanted to question them right away.
The countless contradictions of this Mage Tower.
However, he could not do that.
“You may fall back, Chief Mage Marcelo.”
Soon, the shadows turned around.
A giant magic power sphere was visible behind them.
And the humanoid shape floating within that magic power sphere.
“Further commotion will only be a hindrance, wouldn’t it?”
At that question, Marcelo bowed his head.
Grind-
He ground his teeth quietly.
‘How long do you intend to remain silent? Tower Master!’
*
Garnet Hall.
A space as red as if dyed with pomegranate.
There, a Mage wearing a robe was present.
“These are the magic power regeneration related magic tools you requested.”
By the way, why are there so many?
Since it’s the Mage Tower, though.
I did look forward to it.
But this was beyond expectations, starting from the sheer quantity.
I examined the magic tools and items one by one.
[Frozen Knowledge]
[Grade: Unique]
[Requirement: Lv.550]
[Effect: When using ice-attribute magic, recovers 50% of the consumed magic power.]
[Description: A keepsake of a great ice-attribute Mage. The magical knowledge he achieved during his lifetime is preserved frozen as is within the necklace.]
Wait, this is crazy from the start.
To think it’s a whopping level 550 requirement Unique item.
This was an item that couldn’t even be glimpsed at the Players’ level.
Furthermore, its effect was no joke.
Although limited to ice-attribute magic, it returns 50 percent of the consumed magic power.
‘The efficiency will be ridiculous as the level gets higher.’
You know, since high-ranking spells consumed a considerable amount of magic power.
It would really be exorbitant.
Such a thought crossed my mind.
Of course, to me, it was pie in the sky.
‘Level 550. I’m lacking by more than 400 levels.’
Even in trivial things.
It feels real that I am a parachute.
However, naturally, I never reveal my inner feelings.
“It is excellent.”
I spoke calmly and examined the next item.
But, what’s this?
[Requirement: Lv.500]
[Requirement: Lv.600]
[Requirement: Lv.450]
The level restrictions were all too high.
I couldn’t help but flare up.
‘Just what do they think my level is!’
How can an overestimation be this much of an overestimation.
I wanted to change my words and ask them to show me other magic tools right away, but.
Didn’t I have the message I delivered via parchment?
‘What’s there to expect from the Mage Tower’s discernment!’
Really, the saying that a loose mouth causes trouble wasn’t for nothing.
Suddenly, a particularly small item caught my eye.
This isn’t a necklace or a ring either.
Could it be, a brooch?
As if noticing my interest, the Mage spoke.
“That is an incomplete magic tool, but I have prepared it just in case.”
An incomplete magic tool.
First, let’s check it.
Huh?
First, the level requirement passes.
[Hexagram Brooch 1/6]
[Grade: Unique]
[Requirement: Lv.100]
[Effect: Upon using magic, recovers 10% of the consumed magic power.]
[Description: It is a part of a brooch where six gather to become one. Since it is merely a small fraction, its effect has been significantly lost.]
Perhaps because I’ve only seen amazing items until now.
I thought, is the effect a bit plain.
But thinking about it, that didn’t seem to be the case either.
‘Ice-attribute, flame-attribute, they all had restrictions.’
Even if they return 50 percent or 40 percent of consumed magic power.
Tricky conditions were attached.
But as you can see, the brooch had no conditions.
‘Furthermore, considering my combat style.’
If I talk about my combat style, well.
It wasn’t anything amazing.
Whether it’s magic or science.
Just whatever I have or don’t have.
Dragging in everything and fighting desperately was my style.
In that sense, it could be said that this was more suitable for me than any other item placed here.
“I will borrow this.”
Most of all, it passed even Granfel’s picky aesthetic sense.
The Mage made an unexpected expression at my choice.
“Do you not need other magic tools?”
Even if I need them, I can’t use them!
Because I couldn’t say that fact even if I died.
I answered.
“This is sufficient for me.”
“Ah, I see! I understand what you mean.”
What’s with that admiring expression.
Somehow it seemed like he misunderstood my meaning, but.
He had no further business with me.
Yeah, what’s the use of staring at a tree you can’t climb right away?
In that time.
It’s appropriate to build up the strength to climb any giant tree.
So it’s time to struggle again.
I immediately left the Garnet Hall.
My destination.
Like the Players I see down below.
The Yusra Islands.
Not that, but just an ordinary Rift.
‘I need to know my place.’
Treasure island, Yusra Islands.
That nickname itself was tempting, but.
The minimum Recommended Level was Level 350.
Level 430.
If you ask what I am afraid of when I even defeated Count Ascura who was stronger than that level.
‘There are no demons!’
Because demonic monsters did not appear in the Yusra Islands.
The reason I could play an active part in Count Ascura’s territory was heavily due to the effect of [Natural Enemy].
Although I had highly efficient ?Magic?, but.
Even that magic, if there hadn’t been improved magic power, I wouldn’t have been able to manifest it many times.
‘It’s a pity but it can’t be helped.’
Well, it was what I had resolved to do.
Most of all, because I was laying the foundation right now.
Suitable for laying that foundation.
I had also just recently gained the backing called the Mage Tower.
‘There is no reason to be hasty.’
So the Yusra Islands is a far distance from me.
“!”
It was then.
The quiet class quest window blinked.
[Class Quest: Stirring]
The prelude has risen and the beacon has been lit.
O last Demon Hunter.
Illuminate the world covered in evil.
-Train your weakened body. (Repeat)
-Investigate the Great Evil of the Yusra Islands. (In Progress)
Wait a minute, at this rate, I have no choice but to change my words?
I didn’t delay.
I immediately pinned the brooch to my suit lapel.
For going out to the battlefield.
Too elegant of a combat preparation.
However, I spoke infinitely seriously.
“There is no training as efficient as actual combat.”