Chapter 145

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Translated by Jinmu

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‘It came out again.’

A title that appeared once again since Sylph evolved.
Han-bit immediately checked the contents.

[Contractor of Four Elements]
All contracted spirits wield power on their own.
This effect is applied in proportion to the contractor Black Dragon’s ability, and the numerical value changes depending on the spirit’s grade.
*The power wielded by the spirits can be forcibly stopped according to the will of the contractor Black Dragon.

– Crazy. Lolllll
– Isn’t this practically a skill level, not a title?
– The spirits use power on their own?
– Auto hunting ㄷㄷ
– Your life has blossomed.
– It’s a premium pet;
– Even 4 of them ㄷㄷ

The chat window became noisy at the tremendous effect of the title.
It was the same for Han-bit being surprised.

‘…This was also an ability of High Spirits.’

Contracted spirits basically largely lose their autonomy of power.
Because they escape from a space where the spirit’s energy is thick and solidify their existence through the relationship of the contractor.
Using power on their own without going through a skill was something possible only at the level of a High Spirit.
But to think he would obtain such an ability at this period.

“Can you all come out?”

Srrk-
Simultaneously with Han-bit’s question, 3 shapes were created in the air.
They soon settled into clear forms.
The wolf Salist with flames fluctuating over his entire body.
The otter Undine with a disc of water wrapped around her body.
The turtle Gnome made of solid rocks and crystals.
All were exactly the figures remaining in Han-bit’s memories.

– Look at the lineup;
– So spirits looked like that.
– Animal Kingdom ㄷㄷ
– Black Dragon, content is out. Let’s crush it as a zookeeper.
– Aggro max. Lolll

Chirp-!
Sylph flapping her wings looking at them.
She seemed to have fun since companions to be together with appeared.
Is it because they are existences of different attributes from Shuriel who competed for the contract spot.

‘Wield power on their own…….’

Spirits fundamentally deal with elements.
The ones most specialized in that tendency are free wind and fire.
Water spirits with healing characteristics and earth spirits specialized in defense and detection had slightly different personalities.
Although they are also not lacking in handling elements.

‘There’s no need to show it right now.’

It’s an unexpected situation, but anyway Han-bit obtained a new power.
Especially since it’s not a skill, it is right to leave this ability to act as a huge variable.
Because there will be quite a few people looking at him with hostile gazes such as Adventurer A or the Nesto Guild.
How to interpret the power of the spirits is their task.

Srrk-
Han-bit who finished his thoughts left the territory of earth and returned to the center.
Avant-garde who was staying around the old tree was still looking around the surroundings.

“What about Luna-ssi?”
“Ah, she went up the tree.”
“…Up the tree?”

– Her gait is different.
– She went up there?
– It’s f*cking high. Lol
– Advance Party is Advance Party;

The surprised reaction of the viewers was natural.
Because the old tree in the center was so high the top couldn’t be seen.
Wouldn’t it easily exceed 100 meters.

“I will be back for a moment. Sylph, can you lift me up?”

[Yeah!]

Whoosh-!
The wind floating his body along with the popped-up speech bubble.
Reaching the top of the old tree was in no time.

“Were you going to watch together?”

Luna sitting playfully on a tree branch welcomed him with a faint smile.
It seemed she had been continuously watching the broadcast.

“What are you doing here? There shouldn’t be anything worth watching.”
“Just because. I originally kind of like high places.”

Luna stretching and standing up from her seat.
Her gaze was slowly sweeping the entrance at the edge of the Garden.

“Are you not interested in spirits?”
“Looking at Black Dragon-ssi’s shoulder, I’m a little envious though?”

Luna looked at the spirits of four attributes that were continuously materializing.
The bird and wolf playing tangling their bodies.
The otter watching that gently, and the turtle lying face down with his eyes closed showed their personalities clearly.
Do they need a little more time to express language like Sylph?

“If you want to try attempting communion, I will go together with you to the territory you want.”
“If I have to be specific it is ice but……. It’s not here right?”

As much as she is specialized in ice-based abilities, Luna’s interest was clear.
Han-bit who pondered for a moment asked the otter on his shoulder.

“Undine, how is it?”

Srrk-
At that question, the otter slowly raised her body.
And sprinkling water drops, she flew towards Luna.

[The Spirit of Water Undine observes the player Luna.]

The spirit that stopped in front of her quietly looked at Luna.
Silence continuing for a moment.
The next message floating up was after a little more time flowed.

[The Spirit of Water Undine expresses doubt.]
[The Spirit of Water Undine wishes to take the player to her territory.]

“Hmm…….”

The otter expressing her intention looking at herself.
It is highly likely that observation will continue for quite a long time after that.

“I plan to just learn the skill and log off, what will you do? For reference, how long Undine’s observation will take is unknown.”
“I’m curious as well so I will try going. That way is the territory of water right?”
“Yes. If you go in, the Undine inside the territory will react. Sylph, can you take us down?”

[Yeah!]

Whoosh-!
As he made the request again, the wind wrapped around the two people.
The floating bodies being moved to the ground was instantaneous.

“Then I will see you at the Vestige head office tomorrow.”

Luna headed to the territory of water leaving behind a greeting.
The otter returned to Han-bit’s shoulder again, but since Undine is sharing her consciousness it should be fine.
He was just curious what kind of result would come out.

“Avant-garde-ssi, what will you do?”
“I am fine. Actually when I try to get out of here I am forcibly moved inside.”
“…Ah.”

The meaning of those words was simple.
Because it means the spirits will restrict Avant-garde’s actions.
Obviously it seems he cannot commune with spirits, but this side is the more natural story.
Because cases where spirits show interest like Rafina and Luna are quite a rare occurrence.

“Then let’s return together. The two people in the territories will take quite a while.”
“I understand. He is returning just in time.”

Avant-garde spoke looking at the space between the territories.
Asla was returning there.

“You are already out. Like I said, reaching an Intermediate Spirit is a considerably difficult…….”

Asla who intended to give teachings to his disciple who returned to the old tree much earlier than expected.
Before those words were fully formed, the old man’s gaze reached the four animals settled on Han-bit’s shoulders.

“…All the spirits responded?”
“It turned out that way.”

– Lolllll It turned out that way.
– The disciple is too amazing.
– Master hit a wall;
– The disciple who does everything when told to do just one.
– The Professor likes this scene.

Asla who stopped embarrassed, but even in that situation he showed courtesy to the spirits.
Han-bit turned his gaze to the exit and spoke.

“The other two people are still in the territories. We will return first.”

***

Han-bit returned to the top of the stone tower together with the two people.
Now the remaining work is one.
To learn the swordsmanship to contain the power of Sylph who evolved into an Intermediate Spirit.

“You don’t have to look like that, I know.”

Asla who felt the gaze let out a short breath.
Originally it is something possible only after going through training for a long time, but the disciple in front of him is not ordinary.
Not to mention the contract with spirits, he mastered the swordsmanship he taught this quickly.

“The preparation for the next technique is a storm. It shouldn’t be difficult for you.”

Ding-

[Hidden Quest]
You came to learn the next swordsmanship from Asla.
What needs to be prepared is the amplification of wind.
You must achieve the goal together with Sylph.
Goal: Create a gust of wind exceeding the standard value.
Reward: 600,000 Gold, Asla’s Secret Manual, Stat Points 25, EXP 300,000

The popped-up golden quest window has become familiar now.
Srrng-
Han-bit pulling out his sword slowly caught his posture.
Sylph was already flapping her wings.

“Are you ready?”

[Ready!]

The spirit sent a confident answer from his shoulder.
Han-bit grabbing the hilt tightly focused his mind along with a short deep breath.
And the moment he called forth Sylph’s wind.

Whoosh-!
An immense gust covered the surroundings.
Rumble-!
The swirling wind stretched out fiercely.
It was the result of Element Awakening, the spirit’s space, and the title all added together.

“…Hah.”

Asla who expected it to some extent, but the wind in front of him far exceeded that.
The power and vast range as if taking the body away.
Closing and opening his eyes for a moment, he murmured quietly.

“Stop. It is enough.”

Srrk-
Han-bit who heard the voice immediately scattered the wind.
Asla who watched that appearance came close and handed a green book.

“You are my disciple, but you are beyond surprising. Strive diligently with all your heart this time as well.”

Ding-

[The quest has been completed.]
[The rewards of the skipped Hidden Quest are retroactively applied.]
[You have received 1,000,000 Gold.]
[You have received Asla’s Secret Manual.]
[40 Stat Points are given.]
[EXP has increased by 500,000.]
[Level has increased by 4.]
[4 Stat Points are given.]

– ?
– Why are the rewards acting up again?
– Isn’t this clearing an episode at this level?
– It’s comfortable if you give up thinking. Lol
– Is he allocating the accumulated stats?
– Check the skills first go go.
– A big one is coming.
– Pit-a-pat.

Amidst the swarming chat, Han-bit received the green book.
As he flipped the cover, a hologram window covered with a gold border popped up.

[Do you want to use it? (Yes/No)]

Beep-
As he immediately touched the ‘Yes’ button, the hologram disappeared.
Poof-!
The book that disappeared turning into smoke.
At that time messages popped up.

[Hidden Spirit Skill Wind’s Leap (Rank 3 – Epic) is added.]
[Hidden Spirit Skill Gale Slash (Rank 4 – Epic) is added.]
[Hidden Spirit Skill Storm Barrage (Rank 5 – Epic) is added.]

– Wow.
– Learning 3 at once?
– Was what got skipped Rank 3?
– F*cking scam nerf him.
– Balance patch urgently needed.
– Learn it if you’re annoyed. Lol
– Look at the skill names.
– Gale Slash ㄷㄷ
– Is Barrage an AoE skill?
– Swordsmanship of the Wind. You worked hard all this time.

The 3 skills that appeared at once.
They are all familiar to Han-bit so there was no need to check them specially.
Because the contents are literally revealed in the technique names in the first place.

“Never forget the heart of gratitude towards the spirits. Although you wouldn’t be a person to take it lightly.”
“Yes. I will keep it in mind and use it preciously.”

That answer was sincere.
In the past of course, he is also receiving great help from spirits right now.
If a problem occurs with them, he always has the resolve to save them even if he has to throw away his life.

“Where do you plan to go now?”

As he was putting his sword in the scabbard, Asla asked.

“I plan to drop by Edlen and cross over to Ifrit again. After that I think I might go to Kantepa.”
“Kantepa huh……. It’s a place you haven’t visited in a long time. Always be wary of your surroundings wherever you are. Since it is unknown what those Holy State bastards will do.”
“I will keep it in mind. Then I will visit you after growing more.”

Han-bit showing courtesy left the territory of wind together with Avant-garde who was watching intently.
When he returned to Edlen immediately, the blond-haired girl Ria full of anger was waiting at the city gate.

“Why didn’t you visit immediately!”