Became a Mechromancer - Chapter 110

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Chapter 110.
Ritual Purification
In that fleeting moment, countless thoughts flickered through Song Jae-cheon’s mind.
Floor 2??
Was this some kind of joke?
No, wait.
He must have misspoken the floor number.
Lim Doo-ho would know better than anyone how our party even made it up to Floor 5.
So I asked again.
“Which floor?”
“Floor 2.”
“…!”
That’s right!
Ugh!
Just as Song Jae-cheon was about to timidly protest that even he would squirm if stepped on, Doo-ho spoke.
“How about hunter insurance, four-day work weeks, and an annual salary of 6,000 coins?”
“I’ll do it.”
The voice came from behind.
Both men’s eyes widened as they simultaneously turned to look at Jang Moon-seo.
“Master?”
“Elder?”
Jang Moon-seo spoke flatly.
Why are you both so surprised?
“6,000 coins for Abyss Layer 2? That’s practically stealing. Even if there are vicious beasts there, even if the conditions are poor—it’s a paradise beyond compare.”
Suddenly!
Song Jae-cheon immediately grabbed Doo-ho’s hand.
“I’ll do it!”
“Wait, shouldn’t you at least hear what the job entails?”
“I’ll do it! I’m telling you, I will!”
“Please, calm down first.”
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A short while later.
Song Jae-cheon’s expression grew peculiar after hearing Doo-ho’s explanation.
He asked, as if confirming.
“You’re saying we’ll fell the Ancient Tree and transport it to a factory?”
“Yes.”
“And extract its sap there.”
Doo-ho nodded silently.
Song Jae-cheon’s eyes narrowed.
Could it be…?
“Are you trying to make medicine from the sap?”
“Medicine?”
“You know, those charlatans claiming Ratkin bones are good for joints, or that Bondification cures stress—that sort of thing.”
Song Jae-cheon advised him to reconsider if he was planning such a venture.
Doo-ho chuckled.
“It’s not medicine, but it will soon benefit the entire industry.”
See?
I knew it.
“Lim, I’m fine with getting paid and doing the work, but starting a business with materials from the Abyss is a risky idea, if you ask me.”
Doo-ho projected a document via hologram to Song Jae-cheon, who wore a concerned expression.
『Confidentiality Agreement』
Working at the Hunter Management Bureau had made me quite adept at such matters.
Once Song Jae-cheon signed the document, I explained the shielding technology.
The patent was already finalized.
I added that the investor was the Hunter Management Bureau.
Song Jae-cheon’s eyes widened as I asked him:
“Do you have any questions?”
With the business proposal sounding so solid, Song Jae-cheon’s tone suddenly became respectful.
“Um… how should we handle the Reset Quest appearing on Abyss Layer 2?”
This question was actually the most important one.
The Reset Quest that began appearing after I received the Extinction Reprieve.
‘I was curious and went to check, but it didn’t appear for me.’
It seemed the Reset Quest only appeared for Awakeners other than me.
There were rumors that some Hunters who accepted the Quest occasionally received job change offers.
But something was odd.
‘The common trait among those who got job change offers—they had no talent for combat?’
So I called Song Jae-cheon on a hunch.
Of course, even if that wasn’t the case, I planned to recruit him and his party members anyway.
And…
Bom-i, perched on my shoulder, had been observing Song Jae-cheon intently for some time.
‘What do you think, Bom?’
-Strong legs and weak combat ability—very high chance of job change to Terraformer, ribbit.
‘So he’d become a farmer after all… wait?’
Terraformer?
What’s that?
According to Bom-i’s explanation, a Terraformer wasn’t simply a farmer growing crops, but a rare profession that redesigned environments.
Ah…
‘A rare job is good, right?’
-Yeah, it’s limited to the Abyss, croak.
‘Limited to the Abyss?’
-The ability doesn’t manifest outside the Abyss, croak.
‘Wait, then it’s completely useless.’
-However, one skill retained before the job change remains intact, croak.
I was curious how Bom-i knew such details, but I didn’t ask.
‘Asking about the past would obviously cause lag.’
Anyway, Master.
-If the author becomes a Terraformer, he’ll be able to manage not just the logging of the Ancient Tree on Floor 2, but the entire environment there, croak.
Of course, that’s just wishful thinking.
Song Jae-cheon agreed to join, and I was supposed to receive the opinions of the other Delivery Party members soon.
He said they wouldn’t miss an opportunity like this.
But then again….
You never know what people will do.
* * *
Lim Doo-ho returned to his room through the save point.
Phew.
I lay down on the bed.
‘It’s been quite a busy day.’
Father’s business approval, recruiting Song Jae-cheon, the equipment relocation schedule.
It felt like I’d finally completed a backlog of tasks.
While I was gazing blankly at the ceiling, a flicker at the edge of my vision became irritating.
Hmm….
‘Right, I forgot about that.’
A new Super Intelligence summon.
I’d left it alone since I didn’t need it immediately.
To be precise, with three of them around, I simply hadn’t paid it any mind.
『Super Intelligence summon is available.』
“I wonder what will appear this time?”
It would be simple to just go to the Garage and summon right away.
‘But on a day like today, I somehow want to summon while watching the sea.’
Oh!
-You know, once your back is warm and your belly is full, you get sentimental, buddy.
At Isto’s words, I let out a hollow laugh. But that was half-true, actually.
Exactly half.
“Isto.”
-Yeah?
“There’s an expensive house on Chiko Island that’s been sitting empty. So I’m using this as an excuse to go check it out.”
With that, I got up and immediately crossed through the save point.
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Darkness unfolds before me in an instant.
“Turn on the lights.”
The lights in my room at Chiko Island flicker to life.
I draw in a deep breath.
Whether it’s just my imagination or not, I’m not sure.
‘Is that the scent of the sea?’
Leaving my room, I gaze out through the expansive windows of the 2nd Floor Living Room.
I had expected to see the night ocean.
But….
It’s just pitch black.
Ripple.
The empty space near the Garage shimmers, and three Super Intelligences emerge.
-This place really is the best.
Plop.
Isto settles onto the Living Room sofa as he speaks.
The way he leans back and stretches out looks like something.
-Like a discarded toy doll, croak.
Curiously, Bom-i seems to share the exact same thought as me.
That’s when Hawkeye speaks urgently.
-Everyone needs to get into the Garage.
Huh?
What? Croak?
Tap tap tap.
The sound of footsteps ascending the stairs from below echoes through the space.
Just as the Super Intelligences are about to enter the Garage, Lin, the household android housekeeper, arrives at the top of the stairs.
Lin’s pupils spark briefly as she scans me.
-Ah! I failed to detect your arrival, Master. My apologies.
“It’s fine. Don’t worry about it.”
I wave my hand dismissively.
Then Lin’s gaze shifts toward the space beside me.
Seeing the strange objects suspended in mid-air, Lin clenches her fists.
-Multiple unregistered entities detected. Classifying as residential intruders.
Lin immediately switches into security mode.
Isto’s LED eyes, visible as he pokes his head out from the Garage, narrow into slits.
-Is this Earth scrap metal really trying to challenge us?
-….
A situation on the brink of explosion.
Ugh, ugh, ugh….
“Isto, stop!”
Doo-ho wedged himself between the two of them.
A single casual punch from Isto could shatter Lin, who cost hundreds of millions of won!
“Lin. These are my colleagues.”
Only then did Lin lower her guard.
Doo-ho called Hawkeye and Bom-i out from the Garage.
‘If I don’t do this now, this will happen every time. Good timing.’
“Lin. These are Isto, Hawkeye, and Bom-i. Register all three as my colleagues.”
At Doo-ho’s command, Lin examined the three of them.
Tiny sparks flickered in her eyes as she began scanning the Super Intelligence units.
-Isto, Hawkeye, and….
Lin continued after looking down at Bom-i.
-I have registered the last one, Spring, as a pet.
Pufffffff!!!
Doo-ho quickly scooped up Bom-i, whose cheeks were puffed out in indignation.
“Register Bom-i as my colleague too.”
Lin’s eyes sparkled once, and she replied.
-I have changed Spring’s classification to your colleague.
Only then did Bom-i’s anger subside.
Doo-ho spoke to Lin.
“These three will be coming and going here from now on. But keep it secret from everyone.”
-I will maintain it as private.
Lin stood there staring blankly at Doo-ho even though her task was complete.
“What are you doing?”
-Is there anything you need?
Hmm.
“I’m a bit hungry. Would you make me some ramen?”
Doo-ho immediately regretted those words.
Expensive androids were different, after all.
The firmness of the egg, whether to add green onions, how much water to use, and finally.
-How firm would you like the noodles?
“Chewy and tender.”
-I will prepare it right away.
It was the first time today that Doo-ho realized ramen was such a demanding dish.
Lin descended the stairs, and Doo-ho opened the terrace door and stepped outside.
Just moments ago, the view beyond the window had seemed nothing but darkness, but standing still now, I could feel the vastness beyond it.
Most of all.
‘The air here is definitely cleaner.’
Being a Private Villa meant there was no sense of other people nearby—another advantage.
I placed my hand on the railing.
“…This is really nice.”
Those words carried so much weight.
It felt like only yesterday I was living in a cramped room of a multi-unit house.
‘Lim Doo-ho, you’ve made it.’
A strange sense of regret washed over me in the next moment.
Only I could come to this Save Point.
It was a shame that my family couldn’t share this comfort with me.
Well….
‘My parents said they’d come by every weekend anyway.’
My father was already looking forward to cultivating a small vegetable garden in the back.
As I stepped inside, Lin was coming up with a tray.
-Your ramen, sir.
“Thanks.”
‘After only dealing with Isto for combat training, experiencing an Android is refreshing.’
I could understand why people wanted to keep one at home.
Lin set the tray down on the table and added:
-A smart farm facility was installed in the back of the house recently.
“…A smart farm?”
-Your family showed interest, so it was arranged under Director Hyun Se-hee’s orders.
I was momentarily taken aback.
Huh?
“How did Hyun Se-hee find out about that?”
-She asked if there was anything your family wanted, so your father mentioned it to me, and I relayed the information.
Ah….
So Lin was the culprit.
“Lin, from now on, if Hyun Se-hee asks, just tell her it’s fine.”
-Understood.
As Lin descended the stairs, I pressed my lips together.
A smart farm wouldn’t come cheap.
Especially not from Hyun Se-hee.
‘She probably installed the most expensive model.’
“…I should go check on the Android next week, if nothing else to apologize.”
Slurp….
I began eating the ramen.
The noodles had a perfect chewy texture.
The broth wasn’t too salty, and the scallion flavor wasn’t overpowering.
Oh.
So that’s why she asked so many questions.
“You make excellent ramen.”
That was when it happened.
Bom-i hopped onto the edge of the dining table and stared down at the ramen bowl.
Master.
-Can I upload the flavor I just sensed to the Taste Shop, ribbit?
Lim Doo-ho stopped using his chopsticks.
“Bom-i, you can implement something just by hearing the taste from me?”
-How could that be possible, ribbit?
“Then?”
-I read the flavor you experienced and implement it through coding, ribbit.
That actually seems more impressive.
Anyway.
“How much did you earn that way?”
Bom-i spread three webbed fingers.
“Wasn’t it 3 million coins before?”
-30 million coins, ribbit.
I stared blankly at Bom-i.
‘To turn 1 coin into 30 million coins, wouldn’t I need to sell 30 million units?’
Isn’t that the number one seller?
Bom-i spoke.
-The new menu Charred Flavor Chicken costs 10 coins, and that’s the money earned from a double haul, ribbit.
10 coins?
“That seems way too cheap, doesn’t it?”
At my question, Bom-i made a sad face.
-That’s why the Fair Trade Commission sent an official notice, ribbit.
“Why?”
-They said if I didn’t raise it to an appropriate price, they’d cancel the registration, so I changed Charred Flavor Chicken to 10,000 coins and Pang-pang to 100 coins, ribbit.
Ha ha ha….
I let out a hollow laugh, utterly dumbfounded.
No matter what.
‘It looks like Bom-i will be the one to become wealthy among us.’
* * *
A moment later.
With a full belly, I stood in the middle of the living room.
Lim Doo-ho!
-Are you finally drawing the sword, ribbit?
“Yeah.”
Then Bom-i threw out a joke from my shoulder.
Master.
-Shouldn’t you at least purify yourself through ritual bathing, ribbit?
“If that were the case, the bathhouse would be packed on lottery drawing day.”
Lim Doo-ho opened the system window.
『Super Intelligence summoning is available.』
『Will you proceed with the summoning?』
Accept / Decline
Alright, let’s do this.
“Accept!”
The moment those words left my lips, Super Intelligence’s positions began spinning wildly.
『Close-range combat type. Defense specialist type. Medical support type. Crafting….』
The positions whirled frantically.
Though I pretended indifference, I harbored a secret hope for one particular position.
If medical support came up, it would be perfect—especially for Mother’s sake.
I chanted silently within myself.
‘Medical, medical, medical, medical, medi….’
The list gradually slowed.
The air in the room felt taut with tension.
Isto’s LED eyes rotated in sync with the spinning positions.
Hawkeye’s scope narrowed and widened frantically in agitation.
And then….
Clang─!
The roulette stopped.
『Ultra-long-range ranged dealer』
Huh, what’s this?
I splashed water on my face and looked at Hawkeye.
‘Doesn’t this overlap with Hawkeye’s position?’
In that moment.
A system message appeared.
『The Garage is expanding.』
『Super Intelligence has been summoned.』
Damn.
‘Should I have done a ritual purification?’
I became a Mechanomancer
Author｜
Gungang E
Publication Date｜
February 25, 2026
Publisher｜
Talesyx
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