Boundless Necromancer - Chapter 81
081. Wish (4)
Ugh!
It is a sword technique that exudes dense energy on a completely different level from the previous one.
After a few system messages went off, I was able to achieve the desired result.
「Due to independent realization, the mastery of the skill ‘Sword Warden Sword’ has risen by 30%.
」
Originally, the reason why I tried to implement the sword technique independently was to raise the proficiency of this skill.
Anyway, it was because there was nothing wrong with growing the ability to blow a slash and assist with power.
However…
「Due to my own realization, the skill of ‘Magic Operation (A-)’ has increased by 8%.
」
Currently, I am experiencing growth that is many times greater than originally assumed.
「Accomplished the achievement ‘Sword Combination’.」
「The magic power consumption rate increase penalty of the authority ‘Sword Merchant(劍氣傷人)’ is removed.
」
The sense of becoming one with the body and sword is realized as an achievement, and as a reward, the penalty of the sword skill has disappeared.
And that’s not all.
Through his own enlightenment, he has risen to the level of mastery of mana management.
It means that it was an enlightenment to the extent that the proficiency in mana management, which was spread in the realm of innate talent, increased.
「The manager ‘White Crane Swordsman’ is very excited that you have realized your sword skills.」 「The
manager ‘The Iron-Blooded Monarch’ is shocked that the contractor has stepped into the realm of the unification of the swords.” 「The
manager ‘White Crane Swordsman’ wants to test your talents a little more.」
「The manager, ‘Iron-blooded Lord’, trembles at the contractor’s talent and shows his greed.
』 I was able to understand to some extent the sending of .
Even…
“It’s the first realization of sword energy in the Earth dimension… It’s not a bad modifier.”
The Tower of Trials praised me, saying that I was the first challenger to embody the sword skill in the Earth dimension.
How many times has the Tower paid tribute to me rather than anyone else?
When I was called to the tower and after winning a fierce battle with the Orcs, he praised me.
I don’t even remember if the Tower of Trials paid tribute after that.
Enjoying the praise I received after a long time, I soon stopped after capturing my sword skills.
All you need to do now is done.
therefore-.
「The manager ‘Baekhak Geomseon(白鶴劍仙)’ invites you to the manager area.」 「The
manager ‘Baekhak Geomseon(白鶴劍仙)’ invites you to the manager area…」
「The manager ‘Baekhak Geomseon(白鶴劍仙) (白鶴劍仙)’ invites you to the manager’s realm…」
There was no need to wait any longer.
***
After accepting Baekhak Geomseon’s invitation, it was literally a blink of an eye to move to the manager’s area.
“Accept the invitation and move to the manager’s area.”
“You have entered the forest.
”
“….”
The surrounding landscape changed and a mansion with a small pond in the center of a bamboo forest caught my eye.
I was briefly intrigued by the atmosphere
that reminded me of ancient China.
Just like the iron-blooded monarch, this space is just an area allocated to the White Crane Swordsman.
Now, more than space, interest is focused on Baekhak Geomseon, who can be seen as the master of this realm.
Judging from the title he used as an administrator, I wondered if he was probably an old man like Baek Seon-hak.
It was more plausible when I recalled what had been delivered to me through system messages.
Should I say that I feel like a grandfather who is a little soft on his grandchildren?
「The manager, ‘Baekhak Geomseon(白鶴劍仙)’ is anxiously awaiting your visit.」 「
I hope that the manager, ‘Baekhak Geomseon(白鶴劍仙)’ doesn’t change your state of mind.
」 Guessing was interrupted by a message that immediately popped up.
“….”
It looked like an old man living alone worried that his grandson would leave after a long time, but…
unlike the message that radiated the nervousness of the white crane inspection, I had no intention of turning my steps now.
“Nothing to worry about. I have no intention of taking any more time.”
I just reconfirmed and was convinced of the effectiveness of the ability called geomgi through independent realization.
Obviously, the manager Baek Hak Gum-seon gave me a gain (得), not a person who would give me a loss (失).
Being a manager from Moorim can give me great benefits, at least in terms of force.
therefore-.
It means that the option of turning back doesn’t even exist since I’ve come this far.
Immediately I moved my steps and opened the doorknob of the Chinese mansion and went inside.
OK.
“…You’ve finally come this far.”
I saw a white-haired woman standing on the floor with a clear view of a small pond beyond.
Placing the sword on her lap, she turned her head back and smiled at me.
And…
“I’ve been waiting for a challenger like you to appear for a really long time.”
Soon, I widened my eyes to see her smiling brightly with her white hair flowing down.
Originally, I guessed that Baekhakgeomseon might
be an old man with a gentle impression.
“nice to meet you. I am Baekhak Geomseon, the manager.”
Baekhak Geomseon was a young beauty with a neat impression.
***
“…”
Originally, I thought I wouldn’t be so embarrassed when meeting Baekhak Geomseon.
It was a complete mistake.
The identity of Baekhak Geomseon was completely different from what I had imagined.
The fluttering white military uniform and fine gray hair showed that Baekhak Geomseon was an elderly person.
On the contrary, I was embarrassed because her body looked like an adult who had just passed the age of 20 no matter where I looked.
Can all managers be able to keep their bodies young like this?
‘Even though he died once and was subordinated to the tower, it seems that the tower’s welfare is not easy.’
To think that they would assign not only a body that never gets old and never get sick, but also a personal area.
Rather, I wondered if this level would be better than the welfare level of the earth.
That was the moment.
“…why? Are there any problems?”
Baekhak Geomseon tilted his head as he saw me standing still.
Only then did I stop thinking about her any more and opened my mouth.
It’s because it’s not good to think about this and that while having an important transaction partner in front of you.
“…it was amazing to see the manager I knew only through messages.”
To be precise, I was surprised by the appearance of Baekhak Geomseon, which was completely different from what I thought.
“Ahaha….. you might feel that way.”
Baekhakgeomseon laughed a little and said as if it could be.
Then, she patted the seat next to her with her palm and looked at me.
“It will be difficult for you to stand still and talk, so come over here.”
“…okay. Excuse me then.”
I answered her call briefly and quietly sat down next to her.
Only then did I know for sure why she was sitting on the floor and not on a chair.
It was refreshing.
“….”
The wind flowing through the forest reaches the floor and conveys freshness.
In a small pond overlooking the open floor, fish swim freely under lotus flowers.
Just looking at it made me feel like my heart was slowly being moved.
As I was staring blankly at the scene, Baekhak Geomseon spoke to me.
“Are you feeling good?”
She laughed as she hugged her knee in the fluttering uniform that reached down to her ankles.
“I have always been here watching your movements.”
“…Since when?”
“From the time we had a life-or-death battle with the White Sun Crane on the ninth floor.”
“You’ve been watching me since the time when observation of trials became possible.”
Even at that time, it was the point when Baekhak Geomseon sponsored me with authority.
That means that after seeing me win the duel with the white heron, she immediately sponsored me with power.
“Wouldn’t it be a waste to sponsor even the authority of a challenger you’ve only seen once?”
At those words, Baekhak Geomseon shook his head with a cold face.
“It was not worth it at all. You need to know your worth more accurately.”
“…?”
“Daewon-ro Baek Seon-hak was a swordsman who was once called quite strong in the Moorim, even though he did not reach the level of swordsmanship.”
“…”
“Even though I lost most of my powers after entering the Tower of Trials, beating such a challenger can be called a feat.”
She talked like she was great, but I couldn’t take her word for it.
At the time when he hadn’t entered the tower, the white crane must have been much stronger than me.
It wouldn’t have changed much even before it was weakened by the penalty of layer intrusion.
It was the moment I tried to dismiss him, saying that I only won because I was lucky.
I couldn’t help but be astonished at the words of Baekhak Geomseon, who opened my eyes.
Because…
“I’m saying this because I once signed a contract with Baek Seon-hak, so you don’t have to deny it.”
It was because the truth that she could not have imagined was revealed through her mouth.
***
In an instant, the atmosphere became heavy.
He had already noticed that Baekhak Geomseon was a manager from Moorim.
However, it was the first thing I learned that she was the manager who signed a contract with Baek Seon-hak.
I wondered if she might have a big grudge against me… but
she dismissed it as if she recognized that I had those thoughts right away.
“I didn’t have a good relationship with Baek Seon-hak.”
“…yes?”
“He was just a good challenger for me to earn points with no potential for growth.”
“…”
“I’ve never met him in person. He knew that too, but he stayed quiet because he coveted the authority I possessed.”
Baekhakgeomseon said that, and then spoke with a bitter lament.
“I have signed many challengers so far, but I have never called a challenger until now.”
From those words, I could tell that I had spent many years alone.
“Until I saw you through the White Crane.”
Before I knew it, Baekhak Swordsman’s eyes were sending me an intangible pressure with sincerity.
“You may have expected it to some extent, but I will tell you clearly.”
Then I opened my eyes and looked at her.
“Please sign an [additional contract] with me as the tower system expands this time.”
In response to her suggestion, I opened my mouth while remaining expressionless.
“What exactly is the advantage I will get by doing that?”
“I can make you an apostle of Administrator Baekhak Geomseon.”
“…Exactly what would be good if I became Baekhakgeomseon-nim’s apostle?”
“In the tower, an apostle is a challenger who has a special contract relationship that allows each administrator to designate only one person for life.”
“…”
“When the apostleship contract is signed, the challenger who has been made an apostle can purchase all the powers of the administrator.”
“Then are you saying that contracts other than apostles cannot purchase all powers?”
“The authority possessed by administrators is the ability to break reason. There are bound to be restrictions.”
In a word, it means that if I become her apostle, I can buy all the powers of the White Crane Swordsman.
However, if I don’t do that, on the contrary, I can only seek limited power.
I could feel very lucky in this situation.
The Iron Blood Lord was the first contractor I made, and I was the first challenger Baek Hak Geomseon brought to the manager’s realm to become an apostle.
Not even that.
‘Although it was an additional contract, Baekhakgeomseon recommended me to serve as an apostle.’
The Tower of Trials stated in advance that the [Additional Contract] is a contract that can be broken at any time.
However, the manager gave me the position of an apostle, which he said could only be given once in a lifetime.
I wondered if there would be another good situation like this for me, but paradoxically, that’s why doubts welled up.
“Why are you even giving me a place in the apostleship?”
What did Baekhakgeomseon want from me, even though it was an additional contract?
Regarding that, I did not hold back my curiosity and vented it, and she answered easily.
“Just like that woman, I chose you to fulfill my longing.”
As if there was nothing to hide, Baekhak Geomseon looked at the pond and said quietly.
“I need a sharper sword than anyone else. The best sword that will never break and never become dull.”
sword.
“I see you have the potential to become sharper than any sword.”
Baekhak Geomseon said he chose me because he thought I would be a sharper sword than anyone else.
Then, where did she acquire the sword called me in order to wield it?
“There are times when you need to wield a sword, so you must acquire it.”
“…”
“Then what is that secret wish?”
“…?”
But she tilted her head, as if not understanding what I was saying.
Then, she came to me, dragging her fluttering uniform on the floor, and opened her eyes like a rabbit.
“Couldn’t you have heard from that woman what a secret wish was?”
Seeing that it was that woman, it seemed that she knew the iron-blooded lord, so I wanted to ask if she knew her.
Rather than the relationship between the two, I focused on what she said about not knowing what her secret wish was.
“I was just told that I couldn’t tell you about the Secret Garden yet.”
“What is that…? You still haven’t told your apostle about your secret wish?”
“…?”
“…That’s Okay. If that woman didn’t tell you, it’s something I can tell you.”
Baekhak Swordsman held the fluttering uniform with both hands and opened his mouth as if to let out a sigh.
“An earnest wish is not a personal wish of a manager without compensation for you.”
and.
“Wish is a right bestowed by the tower to the manager. Like the ordeal of the tower, the administrator can give trials to the challengers who signed the contract.
I couldn’t help but open my eyes at her words.