Awakened as a Money-Spending Genius Enhancer - Chapter 78

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Episode 78

 

Chapter 78. [Creator’s Secretary Office (Lease)]

 

When first entering the Gate, and now that we’ve returned.

 

The scenery felt quite different.

【 Level 20 ‘Ant March’ Dungeon Clear! Clear Mission Complete: Defeat the Ant Queen. 】

A status window that wasn’t there when we entered.

 

It brightly illuminated the interior.

 

Of the dark cave in Danyang where the Gate was located.

 

“Ooh!”

 

Before Kang Hoon’s admiring eyes, the status window changed rapidly.

【 Starting Level 20 Dungeon Clear Reward Settlement! 】

Settlement time is always exciting!

 

And so came the first message!

【 Hidden Achievement Unlocked! ‘Ant Soldier Slaughterer’! Hidden Mission Complete: Defeat 1,000 Ant Soldiers. 】

“…Huh?”

 

A Hidden Achievement.

 

I didn’t even know such things existed.

 

I’ve achieved Achievements every time I participated in dungeons.

 

But this is the first time I’ve seen one with ‘Hidden’ in front of it.

 

‘Well, I guess they call it hidden because it’s not well known?’

 

Looking at it more closely, I soon understood the content.

 

‘Ah! Normal Hunters probably can’t kill over a thousand Ant Soldiers by themselves.’

 

Come to think of it, that’s true.

 

What happened the moment we defeated the Ant Queen?

 

The remaining Ant Soldiers fled in a hurry!

 

They burrowed deep into the sand beach.

 

Even when Lucky frantically dug with his front paws, we couldn’t find them.

 

Therefore, this ‘Hidden Mission’.

 

Defeating a thousand Ant Soldiers would be impossible.

 

But not for Kang Hoon.

 

‘From the first checkpoint, Geon Mi-na cast a 500% Taunt.’

 

We were able to catch even the ones that would normally just run away!

 

And in numbers far exceeding the ‘Hidden Mission’ criteria.

 

More than double – two thousand.

 

Plus an additional 240 Ant Soldiers as a bonus.

 

‘Well, of course it wasn’t me but Lucky who did it.’

 

Lucky the summon’s Achievement is Kang Hoon’s Achievement!

 

“Well done, Lucky.”

 

Right beside him, Lucky looked quite proud.

 

As Kang Hoon patted the creature’s head,

 

A new status window flashed.

 

─Flash!

【 Title! 】 【 Has crafted Epic Items 4 or more times. 】

Geon Mi-na’s Shield, Lee Cheol’s Magic Book, Lee Hye-won’s Gloves, Kang Min-su’s Spear.

 

I enhanced one main item each for my four companions.

 

‘And they all evolved to Epic Grade?’

 

In the past, I would have simply thought ‘how lucky.’

 

But now that Kang Hoon has gained some experience,

 

I feel differently about it.

 

‘It seems like evolution is standard with +3 Enhancement now.’

 

When Kang Hoon directly creates something as an ‘Item’.

 

Evolution from Normal Grade to Rare Grade is standard.

 

All the equipment I enhanced for my companions today was originally Rare Grade.

 

So their evolution to Epic Grade doesn’t feel that impressive?

 

‘It’s quite moving.’

 

The time when I jumped for joy even at Rare Grade evolution feels like a past life!

 

‘…Though it was actually just a few months ago!’

 

Following that.

 

─Flash!

 

A second title blazed forth.

【 Has achieved 1st place in Monster kills! 】

This is also familiar content.

 

‘I saw this title during the Defense Dungeon too.’

 

Considering the previous Hidden Achievement, it’s a natural title.

 

However.

 

─Flash!

 

The third title that appeared next was unexpected.

 

“Huh?”

 

What else is left?

 

Before Kang Hoon’s blinking eyes, the status window shone brilliantly.

【 Has achieved 1st place in Contribution. 】

“Huh?!”

 

Honestly, this is a title I never expected at all.

 

“They’re giving me 1st place in contribution?!”

 

I thought either Geon Mi-na the Tank or Lee Cheol the Supporter would get it.

 

This is a bit surprising.

 

From thousands of Ant Soldiers to the boss Ant Queen.

 

Geon Mi-na drew aggro from practically all the monsters.

 

That means she contributed to every ‘kill’.

 

Lee Cheol’s Buff Magic was the same.

 

So the Tank and Supporter recorded the same contribution scores.

 

‘But my contribution is higher?’

 

Did the system malfunction?

 

…That can’t be.

 

The dungeon system and status window are absolute.

 

Though there may occasionally be facts they conceal and don’t reveal.

 

The content they display is never wrong.

 

‘That means….’

 

After a moment of contemplation, Kang Hoon realized.

 

‘Ah. It’s because I was the one who enhanced them so they could contribute!’

 

Thinking about it that way, it made sense.

 

If the Enhancer Park Kang-hoon hadn’t been there.

 

Geon Mi-na and Lee Cheol’s contributions also wouldn’t have been possible!

 

“Ooh….”

 

Nodding his head, Kang Hoon was impressed.

 

‘This dungeon system. It’s more systematic than I thought?’

 

And so the title calculation was completed!

【 As a result of achieving a total of three titles! 】 【 We present you with a Platinum Box! 】

‘Platinum!? That’s better than I thought?’

 

Honestly, he had inwardly expected to receive about a Gold grade.

 

While also suppressing his heart thinking ‘Hey, don’t be disappointed, it might be Silver.’

 

Because what he got from the Survival-type Dungeon was a Silver Grade Box!

 

But higher than that, Gold.

 

And even higher than that, Platinum!

 

Wasn’t this right before the highest grade, Diamond Box?

 

‘I received a Diamond Box just once, during the Tutorial Dungeon.’

 

1st place in shortest breakthrough time.

 

Diamond Grade Boxes were only given when setting new records.

 

“Then this Platinum must be because I cleared a hidden mission?”

 

Plus, the influence of being 1st in contribution would be significant.

 

─I really did well to enhance my teammates’ weapons!

 

The unique skill, Enhancement.

 

Its value varies tremendously depending on how you use it.

 

Of course, he could have saved the uses on teammates to craft new products instead.

 

That would have increased Kang Hoon’s monthly income, but.

 

Receiving magic items that can only be obtained through dungeon reward boxes like this is much more beneficial!

 

‘I wonder how good it will be?’

 

That would depend on what item was in this box.

 

With excitement and anticipation, Kang Hoon placed his hand on the box.

 

The texture was solid, smooth, and cold.

 

That wasn’t all.

 

Now Kang Hoon could even feel the box’s ‘aura.’

 

The vibrant aura was just like a living creature.

 

At the same time, ‘Information Value’ came to mind!

[Platinum Grade Box] : The second highest grade box among Gate Dungeon clear reward boxes. Contains a random item and can only be opened by the person who received the reward. * [■■■■ ■, ■■■■ ■■]

‘Tsk. Not yet….’

 

Kang Hoon was slightly disappointed.

 

He had hoped that by now, he might be able to read the options attached to the box.

 

But his expectations were dashed.

 

Those stupid black squares hadn’t been removed at all.

 

“Tch…. Maybe there’s actually nothing written there? Maybe it’s just squares originally.”

 

Next to the owner grumbling like a fox in front of sour grapes, Lucky snorted.

 

– Hmph!

 

“Tsk.”

 

While clicking his tongue, he tried casting a skill that obviously wouldn’t work.

 

“Enhancement.”

 

And immediately, a warning window appeared.

【 You cannot enhance items of higher grade than yourself. 】

As expected.

 

“Ugh, what a shame! It would have been nice if experience calculation came before the box!”

 

He didn’t know how much his level would rise through this calculation.

 

But still, after calculating experience points, the situation might be different.

 

“I hope at least one of those squares gets removed.”

 

Putting aside his regret, Kang Hoon opened the Platinum Box.

 

“But there’s definitely something good inside, right?!”

 

With the hopeful opening.

 

The box disappeared like a destroyed snowman, as if it had never existed.

 

Instead, colorful confetti popping! popping! filled that spot.

 

And the reward item appeared magnificently!

 

“…?”

 

But.

 

“What… is this?”

 

That item was quite unexpected.

 

“A… box?”

 

It wasn’t like Russian matryoshka dolls with dolls inside dolls.

 

Another box had popped out from inside the box?

 

“What is this?”

 

As he reached out in bewilderment, the box’s ‘Information Value’ newly appeared.

[ Creator’s Secretary Office (Lease) ] : A one-time item exclusive to Crafting Hunters. When used, the 「Creation」 category is generated for the user. Only 「Creations」 directly created by the user can be registered in this category, with a registration period of 2 years, extendable by mutual agreement later.

Kang Hoon’s impression was exactly the same as before.

 

“…What is this?”

 

What was a Creator, and what were 「Creations」?

 

He had crafted countless items so far, but a category like 「Creations」 had never been generated.

 

Even Lucky, the summoned creature right beside him, was classified as an existing summoned creature.

 

A completely different existence from 「Creations」.

 

“What the hell is this? It’s different from summoned creatures and different from items too.”

 

With a suspicious mind, Kang Hoon grasped the [Creator’s Secretary Office (Lease)].

 

And.

 

Swish, swish.

 

As he looked around the pitch-black exterior from various angles and was about to tear open one side.

【 This item is used immediately upon opening. Do you wish to use it? 】

At the warning message that appeared before his eyes,

 

“Hmm….”

 

For some reason, he felt thirsty.

 

He could take it out like this and entrust it to verification─

 

Or he could sell it for a hefty sum.

 

If he added the description of ‘mysterious and highly rare item’?

 

That would be the icing on the cake.

 

‘But still. Why bother?’

 

After all, Kang Hoon could read ‘Information Values.’

 

There wouldn’t be any crafter capable of more accurate and faster verification than him, an Enhancement Specialist.

 

If he sold it for money?

 

He could instantly obtain a fortune, but.

 

‘Ah~! But I’m way too curious for that?!’

 

What mattered most to Kang Hoon was his curiosity as an Enhancement Specialist.

 

“Argh!”

 

So with his eyes sparkling.

 

───Click!

 

He immediately opened the [Creator’s Secretary Office (Lease)]!

 

And!

 

“!”

 

…Nothing happened.

 

“…Huh?”

 

The [Creator’s Secretary Office (Lease)] that had existed in Kang Hoon’s hands disappeared the moment he used it.

 

Now, no trace of the Platinum Grade Box remained anywhere.

 

“…”

 

He stood there in bewilderment for only a brief moment.

 

“Ca, category. A category is supposed to appear!”

 

As Kang Hoon shouted that, the status window began emitting light once again.

【 「Creation」 Category: Would you like to explore the Creator’s Secretary Office (Lease)? 】

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