A Veteran of Infinite Buffs - Chapter 53

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Chapter 53

“Would it be possible to see some weapons?”
I had learned about weapon prices through Sung-chul (Elder).
Even the unremarkable weapons I’d extracted from the Goblin Dungeon fetched prices approaching hundreds of thousands of won in cash.
A wooden practice sword like Mauro’s would easily command several million won.
With the right buyer, the price could jump by another zero.
“Of course. I’ve prepared transferable weapons in a separate pocket dimension just in case. Hoin.”
“Yes, Vice Master.”
This was Seo-gwang, after all.
With so many specialists on staff, they were prepared regardless of which direction negotiations took.
At Cheon Sang-hyun’s signal, Hoin stepped forward and opened a pocket dimension.
The bizarre sight of a pocket dimension within a pocket dimension was indescribably wondrous.
I was simply amazed that even such a presentation was possible.
Whirrrr.
Truly, one could call it treasure.
The security deactivation process took longer than expected.
It spoke volumes about how meticulously these treasures had been managed.
“There are eleven weapons in total. Among them, close-combat weapons—specifically blades suitable for your use, Kael—we have two. What would you prefer?”
I wasn’t particular about weapons.
In my previous life, whether it was an axe or a club, as long as it was sturdy, it sufficed. The Mauro wooden practice sword felt like something between a blade and a club, and it had proven to be a surprisingly fitting weapon.
“Would it be alright if I examined all close-combat weapons without limiting myself to blades?”
“Of course. That’s possible.”
A new table materialized beside us.
Fine silk was draped across it, and weapons began to be arranged one by one.
“These look extraordinarily rare. Could I hear descriptions first?”
I was sincere.
These were weapons of such exceptional quality that merely touching them seemed like it would leave marks.
“Please note that all weapons displayed here are Mythic-grade, and all information regarding them is classified.”
“…Yes.”
Remarkably, Mythic-grade weapons existed, surpassing even the Legendary tier.
“Let me begin with the axe on the far left. This weapon is an artifact discovered in the Akan Great Forest, located on the outskirts of the Kingdom’s territory. It can summon a thunderstorm accompanied by lightning within a radius of 100 meters.”
“…”
An absurd option emerged from the very start.
A weapon that could unleash natural disasters within a 100-meter radius.
This meant an individual could swallow vast hunting grounds whole.
Conversely, it also meant the weapon was highly restrictive in terms of hunting grounds.
Terrain destruction was treated as a crime in most kingdoms, after all.
“I see the look of someone finding it cumbersome to wield. You’re right. This axe is used sparingly as a decisive weapon when facing bosses in terrain like the Great Plains. Otherwise, we maintain and store it carefully.”
“…As expected.”
The storm-summoning axe was not a consideration.
This axe was the sort of weapon suited to a free-form world without the concept of a Kingdom, much like in the previous iteration.
“What about that one next to it? Is that a whip?”
“Yes. It is indeed a whip. Similarly, it qualifies as a Mythic-grade weapon and exerts absolute effectiveness against living creatures and spiritual entities. I’ve heard it leaves eternally repeating torment upon the soul.”
“Hmm….”
It appears to be a Mythic weapon whose primary function is debuffs centered on pain rather than raw lethality.
Suddenly, someone comes to mind.
“Ah. Silver…. No. Since Cha Eun-kyung frequently borrows this weapon, I cannot recommend it.”
Cha Eun-kyung’s expression turns ominous.
The killing intent is clearly directed at Hoin, yet I can feel it reaching even me.
“My apologies. I have been discourteous.”
“…Continue.”
“Yes.”
Of course, I had no intention of taking Cha Eun-kyung’s cherished weapon.
From the start, she was a VIP customer who might very well become the strongest in my entire life.
“No, it seems we can move on to the next weapon.”
“Ahem. Understood.”
“Next is a spear. This spear was excavated from ancient ruins beyond the Desert….”

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Spears, daggers, gauntlets, and swords.
Every other weapon possessed equally extraordinary options.
However, their strengths and weaknesses were equally apparent.
‘They’re all far too conspicuous.’
Weapons that demonstrated performance too superior and too obvious ultimately became a liability.
Excessive attention was precisely the greatest poison to me.
‘The problem is that most of them include area-of-effect attacks. If I don’t utilize them, it’s the same as using only half the power of a mythic weapon.’
Of course, there were quiet weapons as well.
The problem was that one happened to be a whip.
‘Is this already the final turn? In that case, perhaps the right decision would be to decline a weapon altogether.’
Hoin, observing my expression, began explaining the next weapon with an indifferent demeanor.
There was a reason for his expression.
It was a club with visuals that appeared somewhat dull for a mythic-grade weapon.
“The next weapon is a Club. It’s a weapon capable of summoning an Ancient One for a limited time, and the Ancient One possesses combat power at approximately level 80. The Ancient One is classified as a spirit entity.”
“Hmm? That sounds good, doesn’t it?”
“Ah, of course the weapon’s inherent performance is quite excellent. However, it’s closer to legendary grade than mythic grade, and we’ve internally concluded it to be a lower-tier mythic weapon. While the spirit entity characteristic is outstanding, the Ancient One’s combat power itself falls short of our guild members’ average.”
Certainly, by Hoin’s explanation, it was indeed a mythic weapon with ambiguous characteristics.
Level 80 combat power meant little when most Seo-gwang Guild members were composed of users level 80 and above.
However, it was a different matter for me.
‘This seems like a good weapon for me?’
It allowed for quiet solo play, could summon an instant ally when needed, and was a weapon that aligned reasonably well with my profession, which was connected to Ancient Ones.
“That concludes the mythic weapon explanations. Now let’s examine the detailed options directly.”
“Thank you for the explanation.”
I placed my hand directly on the mythic-grade club and displayed its options.

[Tree That Has Not Reached Truth (Mythic)]
[Attack Power: 137~201]
[Durability: Indestructible]
[Has Not Reached Truth: ??? (Locked)]
[Summon of the Ancient One: You can summon a powerful Ancient One for 15 minutes. (Cooldown: 1 hour)]
[Conditions not met; description cannot be displayed.]

I witnessed attack power figures that were absurd.
It was difficult to believe that even a weapon of this caliber was treated as lower-tier among mythic-grade weapons.
I placed my hand on the sword beside it.
It had been my first choice if I were to select one.

[Sky Dragon’s Depths Cleaver, Raiman]
[Attack Power: 363~599]
[Sky Cleaver: All sword techniques can sever space. Nullifies all interference effects of Grade 1 or lower.]
[Dragon Sword: Inflicts 2x damage against the dragon race. Upon equipping, Strength, Agility, Wisdom, Stamina, and Luck increase by 30, but if used continuously for 3 hours or more, all stats decrease twofold. The penalty grows stronger as time passes.]
[Heaven’s Severance: Unleashes a powerful sword aura. The aura grows larger the farther it travels, cleaving through everything in its path.]
[A dragon sword sealed deep within Sky Dragon’s Depths. Known as the Dragon Slayer, this weapon is both most despised and most coveted by the dragon race.]

Just how deep did Seo-gwang’s reserves run?
The options were absurdly unreasonable—almost beyond words.
I’d even heard this sword was used as a decisive weapon by the first raid team captain, not even the guild master.
“By the way, if you choose Raiman, we’d like to skip the separate cash payment. How does that sound?”
In other words, they were offering to hand over this sword for 6.2 billion won.
I’d wondered if a single blade could be worth that much, but its overwhelming performance was enough to overturn all my previous assumptions.
“Of course, we’ll transfer the Fountain water we procured separately as planned.”
“Hmm….”
The reason such a powerful weapon was classified as transferable became abundantly clear.
It was a decisive weapon, exactly as described.
Use it for more than three hours, and every stat would be catastrophically diminished.
“….”
I examined the other weapons more carefully.
And I came to an important realization.
‘They all have flaws.’
Great power demands great responsibility, as they say.
Every mythic weapon carried a penalty.
The first axe that summoned thunderstorms dramatically boosted lightning and water resistance, but caused severe mana depletion and exhaustion.
The whip that came next imposed a bizarre mental penalty—obsessive fixation and sadism during prolonged use—making it feel particularly dangerous.
All the other mythic weapons had their own penalties too, and the safest options were the dragon sword and a club called Sukmok.
“What about this one?”
To clarify my options, I decided to ask about Sukmok’s value.
At least in terms of performance, it didn’t seem worth 5 billion won or more.
“Well, regarding Sukmok, we’re still researching it internally.”
Perhaps because it was an unexpected choice.
Hoin’s gaze turned toward Cheon Sang-hyun.
“Sukmok is 1.5 billion.”
“S-Sub-guild master?”
“We haven’t found the conditions to unlock it for a year now. In the meantime, Heaven Beyond Heaven has bid 3 billion, and both Kurogami and Baekgui Yahaeng from the neighboring country of Japan have bid 2 billion.”
“Sub-guild master! That’s also classified information!”
“I know.”
Unexpected information had just slipped out.
Perhaps Cheon Sang-hyun was more straightforward than I’d thought.
The title of second-in-command at a Major Guild wasn’t something bestowed upon just anyone, so I decided to listen without letting my guard down.
“Why would that be a problem? I actually think it’s a good thing. You’re the one who discovered a Hidden Dungeon that we hadn’t found until now, Kael. Besides, both Hoin and I have clear standards when it comes to evaluating people. Do I need to explain further, Hoin?”
“…I understand.”
“Good.”
The pricing of the Water Tree had been finalized.
With this, the Water Tree’s value was confirmed at 1.5 billion won.
Therefore, if I chose the Water Tree, I would receive 4.7 billion won after deducting 1.5 billion from the 6.2 billion.
On the other hand, the appraised value of the Dragon Sword Rayman was 6.2 billion.
I would receive nothing.
So my answer was already decided.
“Then I’ll take the Water Tree.”
A Mythic weapon whose true potential hadn’t yet awakened, plus additional cash—it seemed like a profitable trade.

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