Chapter 138: One-Day Dungeon (5)


    Faye didnt take long to create the Blessing of the Sea.


    <em>Ding!</em>


    [Blessing of the Sea]


    In the past, an elixir was made by staking the fate of a race.


    Now, it''s crafted from materials found only in forgotten ces, using the lost techniques of a vanished race, making reproduction extremely difficult!


    But even just one bottle is enough to fulfill its purpose.


    You''ve managed to find it, huh?


    Trait: You acquired the Blessing of the Sea.


    It''s a highly concentrated potion.


    Processed properly, so there are no peculiar side effects.


    Wow


    Admiration naturally flowed upon seeing thepleted potion.


    Sometimes, if the alchemist wasnt skilled enough or if luck wasnt on our side, there might be side effects.


    As expected from Senior Faye. Its wless. Just a sip should suffice.


    The notion of a highly concentrated potion seemed odd at first, but the effect was surprisingly straightforward.


    What was originally one bottles worth became a single sip, and when mixed with water, it could produce a mass quantity of a diluted version of the potion.


    It was a great trait, but ordingly, the amount produced was lesspared to the ingredients used.


    Thus, despitebining several bottles of drugs, there was only one bottle of thepleted Blessing of the Sea.


    As I was grinning with satisfaction, Faye tilted her head and asked,


    Junior. Im just curious What kind of side effects usually ur?


    Nothing much. Youll just grow gills or scales, and in the worst case, your head will transform into a fish.


    Thats not much?!


    Eh. It was just a change in appearance; the abilities remained the same, so what was the problem?


    Besides, sooner orter, there would be a way to revert back to normal.


    You were nning to feed us that? I-I dont want to have a fish head even for a moment, Junior!


    I agree. A High Elf iming to be a fish head magician? Horrific.


    Youre right, Yandel. Id understand if it were a mermaid, but having a fish head is a bit


    Exactly, Master. Then I wouldnt be a fallendy but a murlocdy?


    Lady Murloc Ca I imagined it for a bit, and it was too scary. It was really fortunate that it waspleted without any issues.


    I breathed a sigh of relief inwardly, but then Ca suddenly stiffened her face and grabbed mine, standing on her tiptoes.


    Our faces were getting closer.


    Just like any gemstone, Cas ruby-colored eyes also possessed captivating magic.


    I thought I had gotten used to Ca, but I was caught off guard and ended up admiring her in surprise.


    After staring at each other for a while, Ca finally spoke.


    Master. I dont know how precious this elixir is but nothing in the world is more valuable than your face.


    ?


    So, please never sacrifice your appearance for strength. Ill just be stronger myself. Ill make you stronger.


    Uh, okay.


    Id only seen Ca act yful, giddy, or pleading before; this serious side of her was rare.


    But dont you like my face too much?


    I knew she had a thing for faces, but not to this extent.


    Ca reassured me with aforting smile at my dumbfounded expression.


    Dont worry! Theres no one who fits my taste better than Master, and even if there were, Id only have eyes for you!


    I wasnt worried about losing you to someone more handsome, you know?


    But I couldnt help feeling pleased with that confident assurance.


    I forced down the corners of my lips that kept wanting to rise and continued.


    Ahem. Anyway, Ill be more careful from now on, so lets drink this. One sip is enough, so dont drink it multiple times.


    Okay.


    Ca finally moved away after hearing my words of caution.


    I poured a sips worth into small cups from my inventory and distributed them to everyone.


    Since Faye already exined the effects while making it, there was no need to remind them.


    A few sips remained after we each had our share, but I decided to seal the bottle and keep it in my inventory.


    There might be a use for itter.


    I looked at the potion, shining in a transparent jade color, for a moment before swallowing it down.


    <em>Gulp.</em>


    The salty and fishy scent of the sea spread as soon as it touched my tongue. But, surprisingly, it wasnt unpleasant.


    It was even refreshing.


    The moment the spreading energy reached my entire body and settled


    <em>Ding.</em>


    [Trait: You have acquired the Blessing of the Sea.]


    [Trait: Due to your Medicine Constitution, its effects are amplified.]


    Medicine Constitution here?


    It was a fantastic trait that increased the effectiveness of all kinds of beneficial medicine by 10% without discrimination.


    I thought it wouldnt apply here since this wasnt about a stat increase but acquiring a trait.


    With a throbbing heart, I opened my status window.


    [Trait: Blessing of the Sea (B+)]


    You were born onnd, but you are favored by the sea.


    Even the cycle of life''s blessings adds strength!


    You no longer need to distinguish between water andnd.


    In fact, you will be stronger in water!


    Would you like to im to be a mermaid without fins?


    Underwater breathing bes possible.


    You can manipte small amounts of liquid.


    Underwater action and projectile penaltiespletely disappear.


    All kinds of water attribute attack damages increase by 10%.


    All kinds of water attribute damage taken decrease by 10%.


    Originally, the Blessing of the Sea was a B-rank trait. However, the rank I received was B+ due to the bonus of the cycle of lifes blessing, which was the Medicine Constitution.


    It wasnt just a plus in name; its performance had also been slightly upgraded.


    Enhancement and resistance to water attributes were originally not part of the effects.


    Laughing at the unexpected gift, I asked Faye.


    Senior Faye, what do you think? Do you understand how to use it now?


    Yeah When I first heard it from you, Junior, I thought it was a capability for fighting in water without losing power.


    Faye showed me a small droplet of water she pulled from the ground.


    Now I see why its useful for an alchemist. Its because I can handle liquid types much more delicately, right? With this, its not only about minimizing errors, but there are also ways to utilize it here and there.


    Im d you like it. Then, shall we head out now?


    Head out?


    We have to break the core.


    Faye nodded her head with a slightly stiff face. After seeing the other women nodding along, I lifted my staff.


    Mypanions started to gather around me, realizing what I was about to do.


    Everyone knows, right? The reward for conquering this dungeon should go to Senior Faye.


    Of course, Master. Was it Magic Crystallization? Its a useful ability for us too, but it would be more beneficial for Miss Faye, undoubtedly.


    Hm. Id heard about Fayes goalst time. Eventually, we need to draw out power beyond just materials, so learning some enchantment is necessary. The crystallization ability will definitely be a big help.


    Yes, the reward for clearing this dungeon was Magic Crystallization.


    It was the ability to purify ones own or surrounding mana into crystal form.


    While it was a straightforward trait for magicians who utilize mana in various ways, it significantly increased work efficiency for alchemists and magicians.


    For someone seriously engaging in alchemy or spells in H&A, this trait was nearly essential.


    Giving it to Faye would aid in her recent research on magic weapon crafting.


    Since our entire party consisted of magicians, ordinary weapons werent much use to us.


    It was much more beneficial overall to give it to Faye.


    Now that were all here, lets get started.


    I looked around the room for a moment.


    The mermaidsy dead in terrible states, especially the mermaid princess in the center, who met the most brutal end.


    I extended my staff toward her corpse.


    Rise and cover. Ignite!


    A light me shot out and wrapped around the corpse-turned-core.


    <em>Whoosh.</em>


    mes soared high, and not long after, a blue gate opened in the air.


    Should I prepare an air pocket, Master?


    Theres no need for that. Thanks to the potion we just drank, water wont touch us.


    Ah? I was wondering how we would naturally move underwater when I heard about it So, Its because a small air pocket constantly surrounds us? Thats also why we can manipte water a bit.


    Right. So, Ill need that odor removal potion you first brought out, Senior Faye.


    Uh but Junior. Doesnt that ultimately mean we have to swim through that filthyke again?


    Ah.


    Even though we had the air pocket to stay dry, the thought of wading through that dirty water was still unpleasant.


    Ca. Just cast the air pocket spell, please.


    Okay.


    A little whileter.


    Leaving the spreading mes behind in the room, we jumped through the exit gate.


    And just like when we arrived, we floated to the surface on air bubbles, stepping ontond.


    Then I muttered to myself.


    Status Window.


    Name: Yandel.


    Title: Clumsy Treasure Hunter.


    Basic Abilities:


    Strength: 14


    Durability: 14


    Agility: 14


    Skill: 16


    Mana: 21


    Traits:


    Endless Mana (A)


    Elemental Affinity (B)


    Excellent Memory (B)


    Ordinary Weapon Skill (D+)


    Lintblum Mana Core (C+)


    Junior Magician (C)


    Blessing of the Sun God (B)


    Cult Hater (C)


    Medicine Constitution (C)


    Elemental Combination (A)


    Blessing of the Sea (B+) NEW!


    Yep, considering it was a day trip, this was a good oue.