Awakened as a Money-Spending Genius Enhancer - Chapter 116
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Episode 116
Chapter 116. [Auto Hunt Bang-ya Bang-ya~! +3]
While riding on top of the soft, comfortable, and sturdy ‘Lucky’.
Kang Hoon muttered in a small voice.
“Is this really appropriate for my level?”
And for good reason.
Right beside him, striking a majestic pose, was [Alba: Guardian Golem +2].
The guy’s ‘showing off mode’ poses had expanded from the Marie Antoinette version.
…to even include a muscle-flexing extravaganza version.
And on his reliable shoulders, high-speed magical beam cannons were installed!
“Seo Mi-do… I asked you to do a simple inspection and you turned our kid into a space weapon?!”
While Kang Hoon was shocked, our kid(?) Alba went,
Flex!
…striking another cool pose that emphasized his front deltoids(?).
– Are you pleased, Master?
It wasn’t just a matter of being pleased.
The magical beam cannons fired 600 rounds per minute.
And their accuracy was as incredible as their speed!
The disgusting wasp monsters that had rushed in like a tsunami – not a single one was missed.
Hitting the center of their torsos was standard.
The attack power was also on the level of an average combat Hunter’s special attack.
Even the ‘Sting Prime’, whose poison stingers were so notoriously hard they earned the nickname ‘Hard Stone’, were shattered to pieces.
Thanks to that, all the sand-colored stones visible below had turned green.
Had grass grown?
No!
It was because all sorts of wasp monsters – Sting Troopers, Sting Primes, Sting Knights… had all exploded!
“Their blood looks like green juice.”
‘Auto Hunt Bang-ya Bang-ya’.
…In other words, the high-speed magical beam cannon had only one drawback.
– Magical power is nearly depleted, Master.
The magical power consumption was so extreme that it was already in a depleted state.
“Well, even with just that… it already killed several hundred, so it’s excellent.”
What kind of father was Park Kang-hoon to our kid(?) Alba?
“Let’s take a look, shall we? Alba, bow your head a bit.”
Being an Enhancement Specialist father like no other in this world.
He had a convenient and effective diagnosis that only he could provide.
Ku─gugugugugu.
Alba, who had become a massive figure over 3 meters tall in ‘combat mode’.
To meet Kang Hoon’s gaze, he quickly knelt both knees on the cliff floor with Kuuung, kuuung.
And then.
Whiiiiing─!
He retracted the retractable beam cannon back up onto his shoulder.
“At this rate, you could even appear in 【Star Wars】.”
– Star Wars…?
“‘I am your father’! Don’t you know?”
– ? Of course, Master is like a father figure to me.
“Well, well, it seems some audiovisual education is needed.”
Even while making such jokes.
Kang Hoon reached out his hand and read Seo Mi-do’s invention.
[Auto Hunt Bang-ya Bang-ya~!] : A high-speed magical beam cannon invented by Magical Engineer Seo Mi-do. Consumes high-capacity magical power to attack up to 600 monsters.
“…Is the name permanently fixed as ‘Auto Hunt Bang-ya Bang-ya~!’?”
This is exactly why naming sense is so important.
Since the inventor Seo Mi-do named it that way, this equipment would forever be called ‘Bang-ya Bang-ya’.
“Ugh~!”
…Kang Hoon had already forgotten about his past self who tried to name ‘Lucky’ as ‘Deokman’.
And then.
Kang Hoon made an easy diagnosis.
“Enhancement, enhancement, enhancement.”
──He was going to slam it with a +3 enhancement!
– …!!
This was the only time when there were no updates to ‘Kang Hoon Shop’.
The period when Kang Hoon was on dungeon missions as a Hunter, not as a shop owner.
Even though he could afford to be complacent with this level of strength.
Kang Hoon followed the ‘Hunter Guidelines’ that most Hunters overlooked.
‘Never let your guard down in any dungeon mission and always make full preparations.’
For that purpose, he had carefully saved up today’s skill casting uses!
As a result.
Kkaang─!
A refreshing sound echoed all the way down to the deep valley below.
The ‘Carnivorous Insect Abyss’ resonated with the sound!
Kkaaaaang───!!
Even while casting +3 enhancement all at once, Kang Hoon felt at peace.
More than peaceful, he somehow found himself chuckling.
How should he put it.
After coaxing and persuading even that rebellious ‘land’ around the Imjin River to enhance it.
‘This level of equipment feels like it listens to me very well?’
It even felt like the equipment was actively clinging to him, saying ‘Please enhance me!’
“Can I really feel it this clearly?”
Before, it was such a vague feeling that he wondered ‘Am I imagining this?’ or ‘Am I just reading too much into it?’
Kkaaaaang────!!
After smoothly completing the +3 enhancement.
Kang Hoon chuckled and looked over the ‘information value’.
“Yes, yes. Let’s see.”
[Auto Hunt Bang-ya Bang-ya~! +3] : A high-speed magical beam cannon invented by Magical Engineer Seo Mi-do. Consumes minimal energy to attack up to 600 monsters. * Bang-ya Bang-ya~! 60% reduction in energy consumed when firing * Bang-ya Bang-ya~! Choice of energy source when firing (magical power/bio-energy)
“Ooh?! I had a feeling it would turn out well, but…!”
Wasn’t this practically reading Kang Hoon’s mind!
Pat, pat!
“How’s that, this father’s handiwork?!”
When he patted Alba’s shoulder, the guy also seemed to sense the change.
His eyes blinked on and off like light bulbs.
– Since it can now be cast using bio-energy, it can be cast as bio-energy naturally recovers. In other words, unlimited casting is possible, Master!
“Ooh! We got an unlimited cannon?! Very good!”
With this.
The preparations to advance to the next gate of this deep dungeon were complete!
“Well, shall we continue our departure?!”
Following Kang Hoon’s shout.
– Yes, Master.
Alba rising with his now more powerful body was just the beginning.
Whirrrr─
Wheeeng─
Hum─screech
Screeeeech────
…There were mechanical sounds heard simultaneously from multiple sources.
“…Right. You guys were here too?”
A spiral cliff descending downward, an abyss-type dungeon structure that burrowed deep into a honeycomb from above.
Centered around Kang Hoon, surrounding him in a circle with glowing red eyes.
Five golems.
More precisely, from a certain woman who was utterly obsessed with golems.
Her pajama characters were golems, her rice bowl patterns were golems, her mobile phone wallpaper was golems, her KakaoTalk emoticons were golems, and even her comfort dolls were golems.
…Naturally! These were the prized possessions of scientist Seo Mi-do, who even created combat robots in golem form─
These were golem robots purchased from her at a very reasonable price!
“Now I can finally observe real golems! I don’t need these anymore! Take them all, Enhancement Specialist!!”
…She said.
The excitement from the previous ‘Land Document’ experiment seemed to have calmed down somewhat, as her form of address was corrected to ‘Enhancement Specialist,’ but that aside.
“I’ll give them to you for just the material costs!”
She really sold them for almost just the material costs!
Of course, even those pure material costs were an enormous expense of 20 billion per unit.
A total of 100 billion was spent, but considering their functionality, it could be called a bargain price.
While they naturally couldn’t match Alba, each individual unit was powerful enough to serve as a worthy companion.
As a result of Kang Hoon pouring +3 Enhancement into each one.
Their value was further inflated.
“Heh heh heh…, should this still be called a solo mission? My conscience feels a bit prickly.”
A total party of 8 members(?), including Lucky, Alba, and five robots.
Moreover, Kang Hoon himself was decked out in expensive items that Seo Mi-do had provided.
As if she had been waiting for the question ‘Don’t you have any good items?’
“I happen to have equipment perfect for the money-splashing Genius Enhancer~! Hehe!”
…These were what she offered.
“Even when giving nicknames, really…”
From the ominous emphasis on ‘money-splashing,’ the equipment items were indeed all ‘Epic’ grade. They were worth every penny asked.
Still, all fair deals.
They were worth wearing─
[Choco Blurb Jacket] : A jacket made from ‘Choco Blurb,’ the chin leather of a very young cub of the whale-type monster ‘Leviacorn.’ * [Guardian Instinct] : The moment an enemy attacks the user, allies’ reflexes, attack power, and agility greatly increase for a short time.
‘Where have I seen that monster name before?’
The [Black Whale Shield] that tank Geon Mi-na carried was made from this monster ‘Leviacorn’s’ shell.
However, whale-type monsters are characteristically very vulnerable when young.
The jacket Kang Hoon wore had leather that was very soft, thin, and cozy.
Since the cubs are so weak, adult Leviacorns have incredibly strong maternal instincts.
The jacket’s magical effect seemed to be influenced by this, manifesting in a way that stimulates guardian instincts.
“It’s not me, but allies’ stats that increase… I see.”
At first glance, one might think ‘what kind of trash trait is this,’ but.
“I have Lucky, Alba, and even golem robots. That’s seven basic allies. So the effect is sevenfold!”
It could be said to be a perfectly fitting item.
What’s interesting is that this item was discovered as a dungeon reward.
“How did such an item come to exist in a dungeon? Who made it in the first place?”
Kang Hoon’s question went beyond what any Hunter might wonder─
“If I understand the material effects, could I make one too?”
…It progressed to thoughts that only an Enhancement Specialist would have!
Moreover.
[Stealth Shadow Boots] : Movement speed is amplified, and when moving within shadows, presence can be perfectly concealed.
Perfect for escaping from enemies, and even better for stealthy approaches, he also wore new shoes.
In his pocket, a round orb felt heavy.
[Darkness Spirit’s Eyeball] : A defensive device combining a darkness spirit’s eyeball with ancient magic. * [Upon consumption, a Darkness Barrier protects the user, temporarily blocking external physical and mental interference.]
“It’s a shame it’s single-use, but…”
It’s a perfect item for buying time in emergencies.
As if this wasn’t enough, there was equipment that Seo Mi-do gladly gifted, saying ‘You must wear this!!’
[Absolute Barrier Gauntlet (0/10)] : Gloves with powerful defensive spells. Can unconditionally defend against 10 attacks including fatal ones, and is destroyed when defense count is exhausted.
“…She’s worried I might get hurt and not be able to enhance anymore, so I must protect my hands. Something like that, I guess.”
Exactly right.
In her view, the ‘Enhancement Specialist’s hands’ were far more precious than 10 golems + Alba + 5 golem robots combined.
Somehow, all the equipment she provided focused on ‘defense.’
As if saying absolutely, absolutely, absolutely, absolutely don’t get hurt.
“Well, good!”
Being ‘Epic’ grade items, while Kang Hoon couldn’t enhance them with his current abilities, they were powerful on their own.
“Who knows after leveling up!”
Having completed more reliable preparations than ever before.
“Let’s gooo! We’ll sweep everything away and get stronger!!”
Kang Hoon confidently advanced downward!
* * *
30 minutes later, Underground 21st Floor Gate.
“…”
His previous high-spirited attitude had melted away like snow.
“…So this is why it’s called the most unpopular dungeon.”
Kang Hoon wore a somewhat deflated smile.
The scene spread out right in front of him was truly horrific.
Swish swish swish!
Before he knew it, disgusting wasp monsters had completely surrounded him from all sides!
“Human! Eliminate that filthy chunk of meat first!!”
Kagagagak, kagagagagagak!!
After hiding in the sticky walls and assessing the situation, they figured out that the cosmic horror’s true identity was a ‘golem’.
They made the ‘human’ Kang Hoon, who smelled of delicious fresh meat, their primary target!
“Stab a poison stinger into his neck! Let’s tear off his head and eat it!!”
Kagagaga─ga─gak!!
“Tonight we feast!! It’s time for bloody revenge──!!”
Kagagak, kagagak, kagagagak──!!
A high-ranking monster, the massive Sting Baron equipped with mantis front legs, had even appeared!
“Huh?! Weren’t you supposed to only appear on the underground 70th floor?! Stop raising the difficulty on your own!”
There was no unfairness quite like this unfairness!
“Why is it that every time I come to a dungeon, nothing ever goes according to the guide book!! Isn’t this catalog a scam?!!!”
Kang Hoon shouted words that would make the dungeon guide book author feel wronged if they heard them, without a care in the world.
After all, no one had ever tried running auto hunting with a golem unit before.
“…”
It was winter.
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