Became the Transcendent Monarch of the Corner of the Room - Chapter 16

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Episode 16

The remaining Lord Points totaled 600 points.

Choi Hyun-min opened the creature management window.

Whoooosh.

Then the figures of the Block Primitive Humans appeared before his eyes.

‘Ah, they’ve changed too much to call them primitive humans anymore.’

At first, they were huddled together in an almost naked state.

Now they had proper houses and were wearing decent clothes.

But Choi Hyun-min wanted to see an even more advanced form.

If he developed their science further, would those primitive guys really shoot guns and fire bazookas?

And….

‘With that power, I might be able to become a ranker too.’

Choi Hyun-min examined the window while indulging in audacious fantasies that no one could hear.

Perhaps because he had spent points.

It was slightly different from before.

[Current abilities available as Transcendent Lord]

[Science Advancement 3: Point Cost 400]

[Territory Development 2: Point Cost 200]

[Cottage Industry: Point Cost 100]

[Locked: Level 10 unlock required]

….

[Available Lord Points: 600]

It had definitely changed.

After conquering Dungeon Basement 3rd Floor, the [Cottage Industry] ability had been unlocked.

‘So that level thing probably refers to the floor numbers that Hunters talk about.’

Officially, there was no concept of ‘levels’ for Hunters.

But generally, they called the highest floor they had conquered their level.

Having conquered up to the 3rd Floor, Choi Hyun-min was now level 3.

‘Then the next ability will unlock after the 10th Floor?’

Lick.

He unconsciously licked his lips.

What ability was hidden beyond that?

‘If I had my way, I’d want to conquer the 10th Floor right now.’

Perhaps because he had been starved of conquering the Maze as a Hunter for so long.

He wanted to go down as far as he could, even if it meant staying up all night.

But.

‘I know. I need to be careful at times like this…. The Maze sends out exponentially stronger monsters the deeper you go.’

Knowing all too well how strong the upcoming monsters would become.

Choi Hyun-min was able to regain his composure before long.

“First…. I should spend one on Science Advancement.”

A realization he had while using various abilities in the creature management window.

What directly affected his combat power as a Hunter was ‘Science Advancement.’

Since Choi Hyun-min couldn’t directly travel through the Maze, those guys had to fight in his place.

And the only way to upgrade the equipment of those guys was through ‘Science Advancement.’

[Advancing your creatures’ science level.]

[Consuming 400 Lord Points.]

Click.

The moment he pressed Science Advancement.

‘They’ve changed!’

The Block Toys that had been sprawled out.

The equipment they were wearing began to transform.

‘Helmets?’

Over their previously bare heads, large helmets with plumes appeared.

They wore crimson cloaks and armor on their bodies, and even held long spears.

What was impressive was the round shield in their other hand, larger than their own bodies.

The moment he saw that appearance, one image flashed through Choi Hyun-min’s mind.

“Sparta!”

That’s right!

That appearance was a perfect match for the brave soldiers of the Greek era.

The ones he had seen in history books.

-Ooh! Ooh! Ooh!

-Ooh! Ooh! It’s the sausage legion!

-Master gave us new equipment!

-Saw it! Fight! Eat!

…Only their appearance had changed, but their contents seemed to still be in the same primitive human state.

‘Still, I can definitely feel that they’ve gotten stronger. Unlike before….’

Was it because of the striking visual change?

Or was it because of the intangible aura emanating from them?

The overwhelming presence felt from strong Hunters.

He could feel that mysterious sensation from them.

[Congratulations, Transcendent Lord.]

[Your great advancement has brought your creatures one step into a new era.]

‘Huh? Was there something like this?’

A message that suddenly appeared.

Along with it, a long status window appeared.

[Hoplite]

[Ancient heavily armed spearmen. Masters of close combat based on powerful fighting ability, skilled in group combat when fighting together.]

‘This is the first time I’ve seen a status window like this.’

He slightly turned his head to look at the guys.

“You guys became something called [Hoplites]?”

Then he casually asked a question.

He expected an affirmative answer to come back….

-What’s that?

-Is that the name of a new sausage Master is giving us?

-Ooh! Ooh! Hopolpo? If Master commands us to do that, we’ll do that!

-We’re Hopolpo now!

-You idiots! It’s not Hopolpo, he said Hoplite!!!

It seemed that was limited to their appearance only.

Clearly, those guys’ hardware had been upgraded several times over.

But their software was still stuck in the primitive human state of grunting “ooga booga.”

‘At least only Hans, who plays the leader role, seems to be changing little by little.’

If there was any silver lining, it would be that.

At least he could have normal conversations with that guy.

‘Now I have 200 points left.’

He had upgraded Science Advancement to level 4 and spent 400 points.

He had already decided where to spend the remaining points.

Click.

He upgraded Territory Development to level 3 without hesitation.

[Developing your creatures’ territory.]

[Consuming 200 Lord Points.]

[Remaining Lord Points: 0]

Then….

“The era itself has truly changed!”

The utterly crude huts of the Primitive Humans finally began transforming into something that could be called proper houses.

Bright red roofs and pure white walls.

They began filling up densely, matching the number of Primitive Humans.

Moreover, the pathetically shabby bonfire had also disappeared.

[Your creations have finally begun to possess a nation.]

[You will reign as the first king of this new kingdom.]

King…?

-King! It’s the king!

-Master is now the king!

-Now we call master Your Majesty!

-Ooh! Ooh! Your Majesty, Your Majesty!

‘I don’t particularly want to be the king of those weird creatures.’

He pushed aside the strange title of [Your Majesty] that the Primitive Humans were calling him.

‘Still, it’s undeniable that I’ve gotten stronger.’

Choi Hyun-min felt his body tingling with excitement for the first time.

The Block Toys and their village had undergone dramatic changes visible at a glance.

Using those creatures’ power, how many floors of the maze could he descend to?

Just as he was excitedly preparing for his next strategy.

[Danger! Danger! Danger!]

“Wh-what?!”

Warning messages suddenly filled his vision completely.

Along with them, siren sounds rang loudly in his ears.

[The Lord of the Primitive Age is threatening your creations.]

[You must eliminate him to ensure nothing interferes with your great steps forward.]

‘What is this supposed to mean?!’

Choi Hyun-min’s eyes widened at the sudden voice.

Wait, do other Hunters experience things like this too?

Though he had extensively researched and investigated Hunters and awakened individuals.

He had never once seen anything about situations like this.

-That guy! That guy is coming!

-Master, save us!

-We’re going to die!

Did the Primitive Humans hear this message too?

Even the creatures who had been relaxed until now turned pale and began panicking in terror.

At the same time.

[Quest: Eliminate the First Obstructor.]

Another message visible only to Choi Hyun-min appeared.

***

“This is….”

“Isn’t it amazing?”

Kim Yun-hyun, the direct secretary assigned to Choi Hyun-min.

When he suddenly burst into the office, he was about to get angry.

But the moment he saw what was brought, the owner of Manwol-

Choi Seung-hyun found himself unable to scold him.

“…Indeed. Among equipment suitable for low-level Hunters, I don’t think I’ve seen anything this excellent.”

A new Hunter recently recruited to Manwol.

Chairman Choi had ordered new armor for him.

Since Phoenix Union had swept away all the craftsmen and decent creators to keep Manwol in check.

Good armor and good weapons had completely dried up in the market.

“The armor’s finishing and final touches are professional grade.”

“Really?!”

“No, this is top-tier among equipment of this level.”

Secretary Kim’s mouth fell open at those words.

The great Chairman Choi-

This man who was notoriously stingy with praise was saying such things?

This was truly ‘the highest praise of all praises.’

“Moreover, these stats are…. I’m seeing it with my own eyes, but it’s hard to believe. Can stats like these even appear on items made with such low-grade materials in the first place?”

Gulp.

Choi Seung-hyun instinctively swallowed his dry saliva.

These kinds of abilities rarely appeared even on equipment far superior to this leather armor.

If armor had been made using high-grade materials from the start.

It probably would have commanded an unbelievably expensive price.

“…I was surprised too.”

“Where did you get this? Did you buy it anonymously at an auction house? Or did Secretary Kim have separate connections?”

Chairman Choi had been staring at the armor for a while.

When he slowly raised his head, he saw Secretary Kim across from him.

And he was grinning broadly.

“Chairman.”

“Tell me.”

“Do you know who obtained this armor?”

“Who obtained it that you’re building up suspense like this?”

“…It was the youngest master.”

“What?!”

At Secretary Kim’s words, Chairman Choi nearly jumped to his feet.

Though he had issued an equipment procurement order within the guild.

He hadn’t had particularly high expectations for Choi Hyun-min.

Like with the others, he thought it would be enough if he could obtain something ‘if possible.’

If not, just going through the motions would be sufficient.

‘He really obtained armor this good? And this quickly?!’

He had issued the guild-wide equipment procurement order yesterday.

That news reaching Choi Hyun-min would have been this morning at the earliest.

“Are you saying that boy really obtained and brought this?”

“That’s correct.”

From whom exactly?

Judging by the armor’s quality, it was definitely the work of an incredibly famous craftsman.

Strangely, no signature sign or mark could be found anywhere on the armor.

“Do you know what’s even more surprising?”

“….”

“As soon as I told him that the Chairman was looking for armor, he brought it out as if he already knew! Isn’t that amazing?”

He had thought that far ahead?

His youngest son?!

An exclamation nearly rose to his throat.

Choi Seung-hyun struggled to hold it back, feeling quite flustered.

Chairman Choi covered his mouth with one hand in a fist, clearing his throat.

He needed to maintain his dignity as the owner of Manwol.

But why were the corners of his mouth twitching so uncontrollably?

“Ahem, hmm. His talent as a Hunter may be disappointing, but his ability to see far ahead is better than anyone else’s.”

“That’s right! Finally, Chairman has recognized the youngest master’s talent. I’m so very grateful!”

“Ahem, ahem! Of, of course I would know—he’s my son after all. Secretary Kim.”

“Yes, Chairman!”

“As soon as you return, find out which craftsman that boy contacted. How he was able to procure such an absurd item.”

Chairman Choi’s firm command.

At those words, Secretary Kim’s eyebrows shot up high.

“That’s—”

“If possible, I want to officially entrust Manwol’s affairs to that boy.”

“Ah, understood!!!”

Official business.

At those words, Secretary Kim’s face, who had been serving Choi Hyun-min, brightened considerably.

Lest that sentiment might change.

Secretary Kim hurriedly rushed out of the office.

“….”

When the person disappeared and Chairman Choi was left completely alone.

Twitch.

Twitch twitch.

His shoulders trembled timidly.

As if keeping time to music that couldn’t even be heard.

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