Chapter 144

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Translated by Jinmu

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Rustle-
The two people walking along the path where the wind blows.
Rafina next to Han-bit had a face mixed with nervousness and expectation.

“You don’t have to be too nervous. If the Spirits didn’t like you, you would have been kicked out early on.”
“That is a relief if so but…….”

The effort during the 10 months there was no development.
Moreover since she even heard words from Asla saying the degree of communion falls, it was understandable that worries preceded.

“You haven’t seen a Spirit in reality right?”
“Ah, yes. Black Dragon-nim’s Sylph was my first time.”
“What about the feeling as if the wind or water is talking to you?”
“Umm…. I did feel like they touched my fingers or cheeks occasionally. It might be an illusion my wish created though.”
“Is that so?”

Han-bit listening to the story inwardly nodded his head.
It’s not that Rafina doesn’t have the talent of a Spirit Summoner.
Even if the degree of communion falls, the Spirits are continuously showing interest from their side.
If an environment to get a little closer to them is created, she will be able to develop one step further.

Woosh-
The green meadow visible in front.
The trees beautifully settled beyond that and the scattering leaves made them visually feel the existence of ‘wind’.
Grip-
Rafina firmly clenched her fist brought to her chest.
It must be a desire to somehow find a clue to advance.

“Let’s enter.”

The two people took a step into the meadow where green light undulated.

“Ah, don’t be too surprised. Because they are playing a prank.”
“Yes? What does that…….”

Whoosh-!
At that moment, an immense wind covered them.

“Urg!”

The two people blown into the air without even time to react.
Rafina especially was in a state of getting pushed away far enough not to reach his sight.

– Ugh;
– The prank is intense. Lol
– You’re telling me not to be surprised at this?
– But it looks fun…….
– Natural wind theme park ride ㄷㄷ

‘The greeting is still fierce.’

Han-bit floating in the air recalled old memories.
The Intermediate Spirit of Wind with the most playful nature among Spirits.
To satisfy that curiosity, a stimulus is needed.

Srrng-!
Han-bit who drew his sword from the scabbard caught his posture.
Something that could explode the Spirit’s curiosity.
He could think of several candidate groups, but right now there was a method close to certainty.

‘No need to use anything else.’

The Spirit King who hid their appearance from the world right now.
If they see the remnants of power they left behind, what kind of reaction would appear?
Han-bit knew that future.

Fwoosh-!
The flames ignited at once surged along the sword blade.
The physical strength and mana blown away by half as the price of Element Awakening.
That value immediately appeared before his eyes.

Whoosh-!
The Spirit facing him from a distance reacted to the unexpected power.
The explosion of that doubt and curiosity led to a change in the wind.
Rumble-!
The wind created like a storm dashed forward while swirling.
The spewing flames rode that air current and mixed, creating a rare spectacle.

Fwooosh-!
A few giant flame whirlwinds created in the air vigorously displayed their presence.
A splendor incomparable to when Han-bit used the skill.
It was to the extent it could be felt how much the Spirit was having fun.

Woosh-
The consecutive blowing winds gradually decreased in power.
Around the time it completely calmed down, another change occurred.

Srrk-
Han-bit’s body watching from the air slowly descended to the ground.
He who let out a smirk spoke looking at the winding wind.

“Shuriel, did you play enough?”

Whoosh-!
The Intermediate Spirit of Wind Shuriel tickling his face as if answering.
Messages followed.

[The Spirit of Wind Shuriel makes a joyful smile.]
[The Spirit of Wind Shuriel shows interest in your power.]
[The Spirit of Wind Shuriel shows greater interest in you.]
[The Spirit of Wind Shuriel expresses surprise at your high affinity.]
…….

If it’s at this level, he can wrap up the communion without difficulty.
He certainly thought so.

Swish-!
At that moment, a small bird appeared from Han-bit’s embrace as a wind blew.

“…Sylph?”

The unexpected situation was questionable.
However Sylph seemed serious.

Chirp-!
An appearance as if opposing Shuriel.
Even throughout the past, an occurrence like this was the first time.

“What’s wrong?”

Chirp-!
Sylph chirped as if telling him to stay still.

Whoosh-!
Shuriel’s wind that had stepped back for a moment slowly approached again.
The power of the two Spirits carefully mixed and started some communication.

‘What is this?’

The hierarchy of Spirits is clear.
Rather than a vertical relationship, should it be said they clearly distinguish each other’s existence.
Therefore it was a natural flow not to intrude in each other’s affairs.

Chirp-!
Woosh-
However that unknown conversation seemed to be a process resolving some conflict.
Moreover, to say it was an occurrence happening between the same element, it was to the point of being fascinating.

– ?
– What are they doing?
– Are they fighting?
– Kids have to grow by fighting.
– Kids (approximately 5,000 years old)
– Forgiven because they’re cute.

The viewers who wouldn’t know the inside story were equally fascinated.
When about 10 minutes passed like that.

Chirp-!
Sylph returned to Han-bit’s embrace again.
At that moment.

Swish-!
A thick wind began rotating while wrapping around the small bird’s body.
Sss-!
Unlike the sharp-looking exterior, the wind was endlessly soft.
And the moment that rotation stopped and the inside was revealed.

Ding-
Along with the alarm sound, a bird that grew in size appeared.

[The Inferior Spirit of Wind Sylph evolves into an Intermediate Spirit of Wind.]
[The Intermediate Spirit of Wind Sylph wishes to continue being with you.]
[Title: He Who Receives the Spirit’s Affection is added to the list.]

– Uh?
– Evolution?
– As expected of our Sylph. ㅠㅠㅠ
– Fundamentals are forever.
– To think she goes together with him continuing this;

‘…Evolution?’

Han-bit checking the contents of the message was also surprised.
Because the evolution of a Spirit is a rare spectacle to that extent.
Furthermore, for the identity ‘Sylph’ to separate into a single entity was not an ordinary occurrence.
Spirits are one and the entirety.
Because it’s normal for those of the same grade to exist sharing consciousness.

Chirp-!
The bird sitting on his palm was in a state of growing to the size of a soccer ball.
Han-bit petting the head rubbing against him checked the title.

[He Who Receives the Spirit’s Affection]
The ability to commune with Spirits is enhanced.
Maintains the Spirit’s identity solidly, and grows the communication ability by leaps and bounds.
This ability is applied differently depending on the Spirit’s grade.

‘Communication?’

Some strange word entered his eyes.
Han-bit slowly lowering his gaze met eyes with Sylph.

[Yay!]

“…Uh?”

A message like a speech bubble popping up above Sylph’s head.
Even its contents echoed clearly in his head.

“Are you talking to me right now?”

[Yeah!]

– No, crazy. Lollllll
– Communication channel ON
– Finally our kid speaks. ㅠㅠㅠ
– Speech bubble is super cute. Lol
– Balder stay exactly there. I’m going.
– Already doing it.

The viewers were deeply moved by the first conversation with Sylph.
However the weight Han-bit felt was different.

‘She’s talking already?’

A clear conversation, not simple communication.
It is from High Spirits that Spirits have that much identity.
Even that is possible only after the time interacting is quite long, but the situation answering with language already was out of common sense.

Chirp-!
Sylph moves her wings as if she doesn’t know about such things.
It is difficult to understand, but anyway he succeeded in contracting with an Intermediate Spirit safely.
Now he just has to move to the territory of another element right.

“Uwaaaah!”

He turned his head at a scream heard from far away.
There Rafina still floating in the sky was being swayed by the wind.

“Sylph, could you take me over there?”

[Yeah!]

Whoosh-!
The wind wrapping around his body along with the answer.
As expected of the Spirit’s territory, Sylph’s power was free and powerful.
Swoosh-!
The floating body reached the vicinity of Rafina in no time.

“Black Dragon-nim!”

She who discovered Han-bit urgently raised her voice.
It’s a face that doesn’t know what to do.

“It seems Shuriel is also interested. Try doing everything you can.”
“Yes?”
“I’m telling you to play together with the Spirit. Whether you use magic or sing a song, try finding a method that can engrave Rafina-ssi onto it. I will get going first.”
“Wait…! Black Dragon-nim!”

– Lolllll
– Almost ordeal level;
– I realize the hardships of a kids cafe part-timer.

Han-bit exited outside the territory leaving behind Rafina reaching out her hand.
The remaining Spirits are three.
Han-bit moved to the space of fire first.

Ding-
An alarm heard as soon as he stepped in.
The message that popped up in front was as expected.

[The Spirit of Fire Salist feels heat from you.]
[The Intermediate Spirit of Fire Salist wishes to be with you.]

Thanks to holding the trace of Salion, the Spirit of Fire naturally opened its heart to Han-bit.
It was a decision fitting a personality possessing passion and impulse.
Next is the Spirit of Water.

Splash-
A space where a shallow lake spread out.
As he stepped in there, a message popped up exactly the same.

[The Spirit of Water Undine expresses doubt towards the power residing in you.]
[The Spirit of Water Undine expresses a little concern.]
[The Spirit of Water Undine cannot shake off her worry.]
[The Intermediate Spirit of Water Undine wishes to be with you.]

The Spirit of Ice is an existence that broke off from the origin of water.
To make a comparison, should it be said it’s a relationship of parent and child.
There was no way the gentle and deeply sensitive Spirit of Water would just look at Glacier’s trace and gloss over it.

“The last one is… over there.”

The last space of Earth covered with rocks and earth.
Han-bit walking slowly took a step in there.

“…….”

A reaction not appearing unlike the previous three places.
When a little time had passed, messages popped up one by one.

[The Spirit of Earth Gnome is troubled.]
[The Spirit of Earth Gnome hesitates at change.]
[The Spirit of Earth Gnome shakes his head saying he needs time.]

The change of heart eventually led to rejection.
This was also expected, but Han-bit’s purpose was slightly different.

“I have a favor to ask. Could I receive the Spirit Stone you have?”

Rumble-
As he conveyed those words, the ground trembled finely.
And after a little more time passed, a message popped up.

[The Spirit of Earth Gnome reads your footsteps.]
[The Spirit of Earth Gnome confirmed the resonance of many lives you have protected.]

Crack-
At that time, the ground split in the floor in front of Han-bit.
A translucent round gem containing a yellowish light was placed there.

“Thank you.”

Han-bit conveying his gratitude lowered his posture and reached out his hand.

[You have obtained a Spirit Stone imbued with the power of Earth (Rank 5 – Epic).]

– Rank 5 Epic ㄷㄷ
– They give this?
– But I will not contract.
– Not an easy friend.
– You got the Spirit Stone. Have a drink.

The quality of the Spirit Stone, the goal, was excellent.
Moreover, thanks to the power of Earth being added, there is no need to even do the work of granting the Spirit’s power separately.
The contract can just be progressed next time taking a little more time.
Han-bit who carefully examined the Spirit Stone put it into his inventory.

“Then I’ll get going now. Since I’ll come find you again, at that time…….”

Crack-
As he was about to give his final greeting, the earth of the ground suddenly moved.
And messages followed.

[The Spirit of Earth Gnome worries about the weight you shoulder.]

“…It’s fine. Because I’m used to it.”

Rumble-
At the low answer, the ground gathered as if wrapping around Han-bit’s legs.
The special power the Spirit of Earth possesses.
That is the ability to retrace past footsteps.
Rather than explicitly knowing the 55 lives Han-bit has passed through, should it be said he feels that long time faintly.
The footsteps of many people, the traces of battle, and the blood that had to be shed all seeping into the ground might be the cause.

Rumble-
The ground that wriggled for a moment stopped its movements at some point.
It was in no time that another message followed.

[The Intermediate Spirit of Earth Gnome wishes to be with you.]

– Uh?
– ??
– Bounced back, why;
– Doing it for him?

‘…It was faster than I thought.’

He originally thought of really coming to find him once more.
However Gnome made a decision on the spot here.
Could it simply be the influence of the game system, or did the things he did in this place have an influence.

[The Spirit of Earth Gnome wishes to help you and save many lives.]

Gnome’s will was clear.
The existence most sensitive to good and evil among the Spirits.
He wants to save many lives, but he possesses a firm resolve for the judgment of evil that much as well.
In some way, wouldn’t he be the personality most similar to Leon.

“Thank you.”

The contracts with the 4 elemental Spirits wrapped up along with a short greeting.
That appeared in the system as another achievement.

Ding-

[Title: Contractor of Four Elements is added to the list.]