Chapter 14: Another Whale in the Fight (2)


    14. Another Whale in the Fight (2)


    I interfered with the copsed ruins, transforming its form.


    Kugugung!


    The most important thing is efficiency.


    I learnt that from myst experience.


    In the battle with the bandits, I realised how dangerous it is to run out of magic.


    If not for the help of those yers.


    I would have drowned in theherworld by now.


    Thats why I stayed up all night thinking.


    How to fight so that I can fight with maximum efficiency.


    For starters, my offensive magic, including Ignite, has be rtively ineffective.


    In thest rift, I used Ignite to drain my energy at a rapid rate.


    Ill have to refrain from using it as much as possible.


    In that sense, which magic has the highest mana efficiency?


    If anyone asked me, the sight in front of me would be my answer.


    Koo-koo-koo-koo!


    Magic manifested from a copsed ruin.


    In the aftermath of that magic, the ruins changed shape.


    A huge barrier rose up.


    It stood between me and the charging soldier.


    This is neither offensive nor defensive magic, but magic inspired by the [Alchemy Skill].


    Thats right.


    Alchemy was the most efficient of the magic I used.


    The problem is that its use is extremely limited.


    Of course, I could change its form to be moreplex.


    Add lethality to it, make it grow thorns on walls,


    or make it a weapon from the ground up.


    Like maximising the heat retention of a teacup.


    Addingplex shapes like hooks for lethality took quite a bit of magic.


    Ive seen it with arrowheads, and therger they are, the more energy it takes to addplex shapes to them.


    Its called having a bigger navel than a belly.


    Besides, it wasnt necessary.


    This is enough.


    He wasnt bluffing this time.


    Perhaps it was the level.


    A massive wall rose up, and there was no hesitation.


    The soldier quickly rounded it and approached me.


    But I am confident.


    I would still be faster.


    Kurrrr-!


    ?


    There wasnt much magic or effort involved here.


    Like turning a falling teacup back into a stone.


    I turned the stone wall back into a ruin once more.


    Quack, quack, quack!


    This isnt some magical destructive force.


    Impact from height.


    Ive forgotten the form for bunga bunga.


    Anyway, its a physicalw that cant be defied.


    Koo-koo-koo-koo-koo.


    The destructive power of the stone wall was as great as its height.


    I had an inkling of its potential through the teacup.


    Honestly, its more than I imagined.


    I checked the magic power consumption.


    With this much , Ill be able to use it for a long time toe, wont I?


    It took me a while to build the stone wall, but it took no time at all to move it back down. I was up all night thinking about it.


    Reversal Magic.


    It was so efficient that it wouldnt be awkward to give it a fancy name.


    In the rising dust.


    I could see red eyes.


    Of course, I didnt expect to be able to defeat it with just Reversal Magic.


    There was a level difference.


    But even with that level gap, it must have suffered damage that couldnt be ignored.


    As you can see.


    [A fracture urs on Count Ascuras soldier].


    I looked at the soldier lying in the rubble.


    All that was exposed was his face.


    It still bared its sharp fangs at me.


    Lets finish him off.


    I drew my silver dagger.


    In the past, I wouldnt have wielded it properly, worried about its durability.


    Now, it was fine.


    Flick.


    I threw the silver dagger into the air.


    Searching, interfering, manifesting.


    In an instant, the silver dagger changed shape.


    Like a long, sharp awl.


    Boom


    The silver awl pierced through the soldier.


    It cut off his breath.


    I used reversal magic to restore its form.


    The damaged silver awl had returned as a fine silver dagger.


    I checked its durability.


    Fortunately, I was safe.


    [You have leveled up].


    [You have levelled up].


    Experience worthy of level 300.


    Total level gain is 5 levels.


    I am now level 91.


    At first nce, it looks like a win, right?


    Id seemingly overpowered the soldier without lifting a finger.


    But when I say that, I feel bad for myself.


    Im like, Id rather just fight like  if I could.


    The truth is, I fought with everything I had.


    The amount of magic I had.


    The durability of my weapons, and the cost of living to repair them.


    I gave it my all with my heart in my throat!


    But he didnt show his desperation.


    It was as if he hadnt really lifted a finger.


    As if nothing had happened.


    I moved forward expressionlessly.


    And again.


    I wondered if he didnt care about my feelings.


    I looked at my long coat fluttering fashionably and thought.


    If I didnt get the , Id die of frustration. Really.


    *.


    Gaon and Inazuma face off!


    Korea and Japan, if not the world.


    The attention of both countries could not help but focus on the rift.


    Football, baseball, volleyball.


    Even ordinary sports were overheated during the Korea-Japan War.


    So its no wonder that the current rivalry is getting more attention than ever.


    Why, it was the same regardless of the title.


    The background alone was exciting.


    Inazuma is fourth in the guild rankings. Its true that Gaon from my country, Korea, is only one step behind in fifth ce, but doesnt she actually have the advantage in terms of momentum?


    Yes, thats right, Inazumas ranking has dropped from 2nd to 4th, but Gaons been on the rise since she was ranked 20th.


    Yes, and another thing we cant miss is the rivalry between the guild masters.


    Tae-min Nam and Kazuma Hisagi.


    At 11th and 6th in the yer rankings, Hisagi has the edge.


    But from the days when Arcana was just a game.


    Hisagi has always struggled against Nam Tae-min.


    In one-on-one duels in the Coliseum.


    In boss monster raids.


    Despite their ranking difference, Nam Tae-min has never been able to match Hisagi.


    Thats why I couldnt miss this spectacle.


    The same was true for Park Hwigang, a subsistencetuber.


    Park Hwigang heard the newste and rushed to the rift.


    Title : A ry as persistent as a wheel! Hwigang Lees live broadcast~.


    Before the live broadcast began, viewers flocked to the stream.


    -Is this the same broadcast room as Gaon and Inazuma?


    -Im going to take a different angle.


    -Even if you cant see it in 3D, you should at least see it from different angles~.


    10 viewers already?


    Park Hwigang was surprised by the unusual interest.


    Indeed, Gaon and Inazuma are going head-to-head.


    The excitement was palpable in the viewers chat.


    Yes, were a littlete, but well catch up as fast as we can!


    Parks ss was Explorer.


    He had nobat abilities, but he couldnt think of a better ss to make a living as a streamingtuber.


    Park used his magnifying ss to pick up the tracks on the ground.


    Theyre heading here, Ill try to follow them.


    He activated the Explorers movement skill, Trot.


    As he hurriedly ran, the viewers called out to him.


    -No, no, no;; Honestly, there are a lot of Korean Netubers who take warm shots;;


    -Dont you need to differentiate yourself a bit to attract viewers?


    -Couldnt you just centre the show around Hisagi?


    -Anyway, everyone has a few broadcasts on anyway.


    -Hisagis facial expressions are rotten.


    Chatting with them, it made sense.


    How manytubers, broadcasters, and yers gathered in this crack?


    As ate entrant, he needed a different angle.


    You guys know the game better than I do!


    So, lets focus on Hisagi.


    A Japanese person broadcasting Hisagi, of course.


    It would be rtively rare to see a Korean broadcasting Hisagi.


    Park Hwigang made up his mind.


    Kugugugugung!


    What, what?


    A tremendous noise came from near the byeolgan.


    -??? What was that?


    -Itste anyway, lets go check it out


    -Wow, my ears are falling off. I could hear it on other stations.


    Everyone looked curious.


    Park Hwigang immediately rushed to the sound source.


    He saw it.


    Who is that, everyone?


    A long, inky-coloured long coat.


    A contrasting silver-haired man.


    Question marks flooded the chat.


    -?????


    -Who the hell is he?


    -There are no yers like that in Gaeaon Is he from Inazuma?


    -No, I dont think so. Why would a guild member go off on their own?


    -Im sure hes a yer, but hes wearing a long coat????


    Park Huigang swallowed hard and watched.


    At first, the source of the noise was obvious.


    A huge stone wall rose up in front of him.


    It was at least 10 metres high at first nce.


    I think thats the sound of that thing jumping out.


    Park whispered to the camera.


    -What? He summoned that stone wall?


    -Does he have a skill like that?


    -Wow, thats a lot of magic! Look at the size!


    Just as I was about to check the chat.


    A frightening-looking soldier leapt out from the other side of the stone wall.


    Park Huigang was stunned.


    Demons!


    Park Huigang was level 220.


    As a ss that was forced to explore rtively dangerous areas, he had seen many monsters higher than his level.


    However, he couldnt get used to seeing Demons.


    Its a good thing were at a distance.


    Otherwise, hed definitely be out of it.


    Park Huigang breathed a sigh of relief.


    Suddenly, his thoughts turned to the man.


    Me, me?!


    The man was unarmed.


    No weapons, no armour.


    Even his posture was defenceless.


    Surely he must have seen the soldier approaching.


    Somehow, his stiff posture didnt waver.


    Wee, that looks dangerous.


    But it wasnt dishevelled.


    It was as if it had been waiting for an approach.


    Koo-koo-koo-koo!


    ?!


    The stone wall had shattered and copsed.


    To put it mildly, it looked like a meteorite had fallen.


    The ground rumbled from the impact, and dust covered the area.


    Ouch. Wait!


    Park hastily wiped the camera lens.


    The back of the mans head appeared on the screen.


    -Wow;; What was that? Did you mean to hit me?


    -Wow, thats a great use of your skills.


    -What the hell ss is that?


    -Lol, I dont know about anything else, but confidence is a bitch.


    -I didnte here in a coat for nothing.


    Stay strong.


    The stone wall will copse.


    That a soldier would be crushed by the rubble.


    It was as if he had expected it all.


    The surprises didnt end there.


    !


    Suddenly, something leapt over the mans head.


    It was only a moment, but the explorers eyes lit up.


    Park said.


    I think its a sword?


    No, it was definitely a sword.


    Then, in an instant, it changed shape in midair.


    The sword turned into a sharp awl and executed the soldier on the ground.


    Then it reverted back to its sword form.


    Hey, what kind of equipment is that? You guys?


    Including Park Hui-kang.


    Everyone watching was stunned.


    -No, its a living sword, what is it???


    -Thats at least unique from what I can see.


    -Only unique? If its really a living sword, its called an ego sword. Its not unique enough. It must just change shape.


    -But isnt it great that it only changes shape?? Have you guys ever seen it?? First of all, I havent.


    -Neither do I.


    It was a level 300 demonic monster.


    In some cases, even ranked yers are overwhelmed by the monsters.


    And I was wearing a long coat and shoes, not to mention proper armour.


    -Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!


    -You too? Me too!


    -Im more curious about who that is than I was about the Korean War.


    -Lol


    The mysterious man appeared out of nowhere.


    It was only a matter of time before rumours spread.


    The number of people interested in him was showing.


    Title : The ry is as persistent as a wheel! Hwigangyis live broadcast!


    Current number of viewers: 2,229


    *Photo.


    Another angle


    I checked the item I obtained from Count Ascuras soldier.


    Purple, the first purple Ive ever touched as a yer.


    So it was a rare item.


    [Blood Curse Ne]


    [Rating: Rare]


    [Limit: Lv.300]


    [Effect: Sealed]


    [Description: This ne is cursed by demons and vampires, and its effects are sealed. It must be purified before it can have its full effect.]


    Aka, the Devils Item.


    Thats what the yers called it.


    It was added with the addition of the Demon race in the new update.


    The concept of these items is that their effects are sealed with a demonic curse.


    Depending on the effect, its either good or bad.


    In short, theyre draw items.


    Draw.


    If youve ever yed a game, you know the drill.


    Its an evil system.


    The devils item is a Chinese phrase, isnt it?


    But I knew.


    Im sorry, but youre using it incorrectly.


    Its only for demon hunters.


    So for now, Im the only one who knows how to use it.