Awakened as a Money-Spending Genius Enhancer - Chapter 34

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Episode 34

Chapter 34. [Park Kang-hoon’s House +1]

“Enhancement, enhancement!”

Then.

The flow of air changed in a peculiar way.

Kang Hoon could feel it.

The hot wind blowing across his entire face!

‘Why is it so lukewarm? Are the options lackluster?’

His doubt lasted only a brief moment.

Whoosh!

The hot heat that came rushing in.

The blazing energy flowed down Kang Hoon’s shoulders and forearms.

Rushing down powerfully.

As if gripping an invisible hammer in his hand.

Lifting it high up,

Whooom-

As if gently bringing it down with gravity!

Claaang-!!

A refreshing sound rang in his ears!

Clang!!

Kang Hoon smiled without realizing it.

‘This is it!’

And, finally!

Claaaang-!!

After three strikes of hammering.

An orange spark flared up in his palm!

“Even a grade-up effect!”

The new ‘Information Value’ he faced with anticipation!

[Golem’s Growth Ring Desk +2]: A work desk made from the waist of a giant tree golem as material. Created by a skilled craftsman, it has excellent durability. It evolved to Epic grade through +2 enhancement. * [Concentration Increase 30%] * [Quality improvement of finished products during creative activities 30%]

“Oh, ooooh!”

It’s actually Epic grade.

The first thing buyers look at when putting it on the market!

─That’s exactly the ‘grade’.

But Kang Hoon, being an Enhancement Specialist, is different!

Grade is certainly important,

But more important than that are the ‘options’.

Concentration increase plus ‘quality improvement during creative activities’?

This could be considered a lottery win.

It’s an option completely tailored for Kang Hoon!

“Insane!”

How could the options turn out this well?

Even while being momentarily bewildered, Kang Hoon realized the answer.

“!”

This desk.

Is a product created to be placed in Enhancement Specialist Park Kang-hoon’s workshop.

It was originally made as a ‘workshop desk’.

And has a design faithful to the function of a ‘workshop desk’.

Therefore, the options most needed in a workshop appeared precisely!

“Wooooow…!”

Unable to contain his admiration, Kang Hoon caressed the [Golem’s Growth Ring Desk +2] that had become even more precious.

After stroking it almost like embracing it,

– Groan.

Until Lucky subtly pushed his head forward.

“This is crazy, crazy. It’s amazing.”

Then Kang Hoon realized.

“Wait. All these workshop furniture pieces are custom-made products.”

It’s not just the desk.

Starting from the chair that can be reclined or raised with remote control.

Display case, lighting, cushion sofa for rest.

And even extending to the storage room.

Everything is custom-made for Kang Hoon, items exclusively for the ‘workshop’.

“That means.”

No matter what or how he enhances, there’s absolutely no way crappy options will appear.

“Wow!”

In conclusion.

It means Kang Hoon didn’t need to do jumping jacks in place saying ‘bad luck, stay away’.

However, Kang Hoon was already in a ‘eureka’ state, having opened his eyes to a new discovery.

“Double windows made for everyone have a wide option range, so they got ‘bulletproof’ function, but custom products made for me are the complete opposite. The option range is narrow and precise, and only options for me appear.”

At that moment.

Kang Hoon’s merchant soul awakened.

“If I take custom orders and create items just for that person… then I could name my price, couldn’t I?”

Then Kang Hoon pretended to spit into both hands.

Ptui, ptuiet!

“Shall we try enhancing everything?”

And he began enhancing everything in the workshop!

Except for Lucky, who was lying on the carpet watching him.

Literally everything.

[Sturdy Display Case +2]: An item display case for Enhancement Specialists. Created by a skilled craftsman with precise specifications. It evolved to Rare grade through +2 enhancement. * [Aesthetic improvement of displayed items 15%] * [Durability maintenance of displayed items]

As expected, Kang Hoon’s guess was accurate.

Since it’s an ‘item display case for Enhancement Specialists’.

Options based on the premise of ‘item display’ appeared!

It might be a useless option for someone else.

But for Kang Hoon, whose entire house is filled with magic items?

The most desperately needed option!

“Perfect!”

Now, next!

[Comfortable Chair +2]: A spinal correction chair made for creators. Created by a skilled craftsman, the frame is solid and the cushion is soft. It evolved to Rare grade through +2 enhancement. * [Posture correction function 30% when in use] * [Fatigue recovery 20% during creative activities]

Another wonderful option as expected.

It’s a stroke of luck that ‘recovery’ appeared instead of ‘fatigue reduction’!

The more he works using this chair.

This means stamina is being restored.

“This is completely overpowered.”

Clicking his tongue in amazement.

Kang Hoon enhanced everything – the carpet, door, and even the lighting.

The original door that came with the house showed ordinary options.

“Let’s see. Noise reduction increase, durability restoration. Pretty standard.”

However, the ‘workshop’ exclusive items.

The carpet and door made specifically for Kang Hoon were different.

“The carpet reduces anxiety and increases patience. The lighting reduces eye fatigue and restores mental strength?”

The world of enhancement is truly limitless!

“Wow. This is amazing! All sorts of things can be enhanced!”

His admiration was brief.

Suddenly, curiosity arose.

“This ‘enhancement’ thing… just how far can it go?”

When enhancing, it’s clear that the target is treated as an ‘object’ rather than raw materials.

For example.

A desk made by processing wood as a material.

If you cast the ‘Enhancement’ skill on it?

It gets enhanced as a ‘desk’, not as ‘wood’.

Same goes for the Germanium Jade Bracelet, Yamyeong 909, and Dog Whistle.

“Wait. That means.”

Cement and rebar, concrete, glass.

Walls and windows and floors and ceiling that make up…

──A ‘house’?

“…Could this actually be possible?”

A ‘house’ as a space.

The space itself.

Could it be enhanced?

It would be impossible with the only enhancement method Hunters commonly use – ‘Enhancement Scrolls’.

Usually ‘Enhancement Scrolls’ are used on designated items.

That’s why wealthy people and banks around the world buy Enhancement Scrolls.

From as few as a dozen to as many as hundreds of scrolls.

Doors for doors,

locks for locks,

light bulbs for light bulbs.

Because they have to use Enhancement Scrolls on each item individually.

But Kang Hoon is different.

Different from ‘Enhancement Scrolls’.

Kang Hoon, an ‘Enhancement Specialist’, is a human with will.

“What happens if I designate the ‘house’ itself for enhancement?”

Curious, Kang Hoon knelt down and prostrated himself on the workshop floor.

Thud!

He placed both palms on the ground and closed his eyes,

The ‘information value’ of the carpet touching his hands flowed in.

[Workshop Carpet +2] : A carpet made for the workshop of a crafting-type Hunter. Features soft cushioning and can be used comfortably regardless of season. Made with 40% wool and 60% viscose, this carpet evolved to Rare Grade through enhancement. * [15% anxiety reduction on contact] * [10% patience increase on contact]

Ah.

“No, not this.”

Kang Hoon pushed the carpet aside and placed his hands on the flooring again.

And when he closed his eyes,

This time the ‘information value’ of the flooring touching his hands flowed in.

[Cushion Sheet Flooring] : Residential flooring material. Has a herringbone pattern printed on it, but is actually ordinary sheet flooring, not real hardwood.

Not this either!

“Hmmph.”

After sucking in air through his mouth, Kang Hoon closed his eyes again.

Ignoring the carpet and flooring, he tried to focus on the ‘house’ as a space where his hands were placed.

Then.

Not just the sensation of the flooring touching his hands.

He felt the aura of the large space itself through his palms!

Now’s the time!

“Enhancement.”

The aura of space.

Afraid of losing that sensation, Kang Hoon immediately cast his skill!

And.

Hot energy surging from all directions.

As if the entire house was on fire.

As if trapped inside heated glass!

“Ugh!”

Still, Kang Hoon didn’t open his eyes.

Concentrating all his nerves, he grasped the aura of the ‘house’ as a space.

And.

Whoosh-!

Wind swept through the entire space!

A red-hot glass mass.

Inflating and filling its form from within.

Fierce wind like a blacksmith’s breath!

Kang Hoon’s hair fluttered in the air.

─Clang!

Finally.

The familiar sound of metal striking echoed in his head.

Claaang!

No, it echoed through the space!

This ‘house’.

This ‘space’.

This entire ‘aura’!

───Claaaaaaang!!

“…!”

Thump, thump!

His heart beats rapidly.

His chest feels like it might burst with unfamiliar achievement and excitement.

“I, I did it.”

Success.

The remaining question is what exactly Kang Hoon ‘enhanced’.

Swallowing dry saliva from nervousness, Kang Hoon slowly opened his eyes.

On the surface, the ‘house’ looked the same as before enhancement.

Nothing has changed.

But at the same time.

Everything has changed.

“Information Value.”

Kang Hoon examined his ‘home’.

With his slightly sweaty palm pressed firmly against the floor.

[Park Kang-hoon’s House +1]: Han River View Apartment Building 101, Unit 1802. A Dream House containing the aspirations of Park Kang-hoon, who was an unpopular illustrator, and his success story as an Enhancement Specialist. * [Additional 3% bonus to household head’s occupational traits] * [15% increased fatigue recovery rate when residing]

Then.

“Wow…!”

Tearfully accurate ‘Information Value’ greeted Kang Hoon.

“It worked! It really worked! My house got enhanced!? So really anything can be enhanced!!”

Overcome with joy,

Kang Hoon jumped up while still on his knees.

In the process, he hit his joints against the floor with a ‘thud’ sound.

“Hahaha!”

But pain doesn’t matter!

“Park Kang-hoon’s House, +1 enhancement!”

Absolutely precise.

Exactly the ‘home’ area that Kang Hoon wanted.

He succeeded in targeted enhancement, calculating precisely down to the building and unit number!

Not only did the ‘house’ itself become a magic item,

But options were generated too!

It even got ‘additional bonus to occupational traits’!

“This is an option I’ve never seen before?”

Curious about exactly what kind of option it was, Kang Hoon took out his mobile phone.

Its value could be confirmed shortly after.

As soon as he searched the internet.

An article about Ranker Guild bunkers appeared!

The content was about the United States’ top Ranker Guild, ‘Apex Circle’, showing off their fully enhanced bunker.

“A fully enhanced bunker… Let’s see.”

The information Kang Hoon needed was attached at the bottom.

“Additional bonus to occupational traits is… 2%. What, that’s lower than mine? But…”

The important part was the next sentence.

“Th-‘This option is estimated to have cost over 8 million dollars in Enhancement Scrolls’!?”

That’s over 11 billion won!

What guild houses and bunkers around the world want most.

That was precisely this option.

‘Additional bonus to occupational traits’!

But such an option appeared on [Park Kang-hoon’s House +1].

At the first stage of enhancement, +1 enhancement, with 3%.

An incredible value.

“Cr-crazy. I almost feel bad using this just for myself…?”

Somehow the momentum is good right from +1 enhancement.

I can feel the tingling in my fingertips!

Is this what they call gambling, no, enhancement addiction?

Should I stop here?

Up to +2 enhancement is 100% guaranteed, so I can’t stupidly stop now.

One more time!

“Enhancement!!”

Immediately.

The familiar heat enveloped Kang Hoon.

This time Kang Hoon wasn’t nervous.

Instead, he smiled!

“Let’s go!”

As if responding to that shout.

Three hammer sounds began echoing throughout the entire house!

Clang!

The vibration seemed to flow along the ceiling,

Claaang!

Then rapidly poured down along the walls,

Claaaang-!!

And gathered instantly toward Kang Hoon’s palm!

Without realizing it, Kang Hoon almost pulled his hand away with an ‘ah’ sound.

Just at the second enhancement.

Sparks were rising from beneath his palm!

“This effect is… Grade Evolution!?”

Kang Hoon’s first home.

His Dream House, Han River View Apartment.

His house was evolving!

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