Bloodline is Everything - Chapter 80

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【Bloodline is a Thug Chapter 80】

Chapter 80: Conditional (3)

“We can enter the Vault?”
Upon returning from his meeting with the Chairman, Kwon Han-ul broached the subject of the Vault with the two of them.
“Is that… really true?”
“Wait, Han-ul. You’re serious?”
Their reactions were remarkably intense.
“I can’t believe it… that I, someone from the Mei Family, would actually be permitted to enter the Heukcheon Vault.”
Mei Hong collapsed into her chair as if the reality refused to sink in.
Yet moments later, her face brimmed with curiosity as she turned to Kwon Han-ul.
“They say the Heukcheon Vault contains only extraordinary treasures. Is that really true?”
“It exceeds the rumors.”
“Kyaaaaaaah!”
Mei Hong let out a delighted shriek.
“I never thought I’d have such an experience thanks to you, Kwon Han-ul!”
Someone tugged at my sleeve. When I turned, Kwon Hu-don was staring at me with an expression on the verge of tears.
“H-Han-ul… th-thank you. I never even dared hope that I’d be allowed to enter the Vault…”
The Heukcheon Vault was rarely opened to anyone.
Only those deemed worthy of the Heukcheon Estate’s patronage were granted access.
Thus, receiving permission to enter the Vault as a member of the Heukcheon Bloodline was an extraordinary honor.
“I believe both of you should compose yourselves.”
At that moment, Joo Ha-yeon set down her teacup and spoke.
Her calm yet resolute voice left Mei Hong and Kwon Hu-don with no choice but to fall silent.
“I understand your excitement, but first you must decide what to retrieve from the Heukcheon Vault and which route to take through it.”
The Heukcheon Vault boasted a staggering scale, extending thirty floors underground. Even thirty days would scarcely suffice to explore it all.
Yet the time available to use the Vault was woefully limited.
Due to security protocols, the Vault could only be opened on designated dates, and even then, access was restricted to just one hour.
Without careful planning, one would either come away empty-handed or retrieve something worthless.
“I’ve already decided. I intend to obtain an elixir that can increase my abilities.”
In response to Mei Hong’s answer, Joo Ha-yeon offered her perspective.
“Elixirs are valuable, but the Vault also contains many rare weapons that are difficult to acquire elsewhere.”
“Weapons aren’t necessary. This blade is sufficient.”
Mei Hong displayed her father’s heirloom as she spoke.
“Besides, it’s been further enhanced this time.”
Mei Hong drew the blade slightly. Within its pristine white steel, a crimson aura rippled.
The moment Kwon Han-ul and Kwon Hu-don witnessed that aura, they could not help but wear expressions of unease.
There was a reason for such a reaction. The aura bound to that blade was Mark Griffin’s soul.
Ghost Sword
A power of the Asura Bloodline—the ability to enslave and wield the souls of the slain.
Mark Griffin had been driven to the brink of death by Kwon Hu-don’s strike, and when Mei Hong finished him off, she forged the Ghost Sword from his essence.
Though he had displayed many shameful moments, Mark Griffin was a world-ranked hunter.
It was obvious how formidable a Ghost Sword crafted from such a soul would be.
“The Ghost Sword consumes mana at a tremendous rate. I’d like to use this opportunity to raise my mana to S-rank.”
“A wise decision, it seems. Do you have something in mind, Kwon Hu-don?”
Kwon Hu-don answered immediately.
“I want to acquire a skill.”
“A skill?”
“Yes. My mother mentioned that during her youth, when she had access to the Vault, she once saw a skill that allows one to establish a workshop through armor.”
It seemed like the perfect skill for Kwon Hu-don, who primarily wielded the Black Scale Armor.
Moreover, if it was stored in the Vault, it was certainly an exceptionally powerful skill.
“And you, Kwon Han-ul?”
The question shifted to Kwon Han-ul. After a moment of deliberation, he spoke.
“I need a seal broken—more specifically, an artifact capable of opening locks.”
“Locks?”
Joo Ha-yeon tilted her head, as if the answer was unexpected.
“Yes.”
What was most urgent right now was an elixir to boost stats.
But Kwon Han-ul had glimpsed potential in the Healthy Bloodline.
Moreover, not just the Healthy Bloodline—if he acquired other bloodlines in the future, he might be able to raise his stats without elixirs.
In that case, choosing an elixir felt somewhat wasteful.
“When exploring dungeons, hunters often encounter locked doors or treasure chests they simply pass by.”
That’s why hunters typically equipped themselves with some means to open locks—whether through artifacts or people.
Kwon Han-ul wanted to fill this gap in his arsenal while he had the chance.
There was another reason as well.
In Kwon Han-ul’s possession was a mysterious box obtained from the Iron Fang Guild’s warehouse.
The horrific condition—requiring a thousand deaths to open it—had kept him from even attempting it, but now he wanted to try opening it.
“Hmm… I do have a few artifacts in mind. I’ll provide you with the details later.”
“Thank you.”
And so the plan was set.
“Then I’ll arrange a reservation for access to the Vault.”

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A month had passed, and the day the Treasure Vault opened had arrived.
After navigating through several rounds of complex security procedures, the three of us finally boarded the elevator heading toward the Treasure Vault.
We descended for a considerable time before reaching the entrance of the Treasure Vault.
“Welcome! I’m Kwon Soo-jin, responsible for the Treasure Vault’s security!”
A young woman greeted us the moment we arrived.
“This is your second visit, Kwon Han-ul! And for you two, it’s your first time!”
At her words, Kwon Han-ul offered a wry smile.
He recalled the difficulties he’d endured during his first visit due to Kwon Soo-jin’s talkative nature.
“To think you’d revisit the Treasure Vault so quickly! That’s quite rare! As expected of you, Kwon Han-ul! You’re truly a bloodline warrior!”
Kwon Soo-jin’s eyes gleamed with excitement.
“Of course it’s natural. You defeated Pedrance, after all! I still can’t believe it even saying it myself. You’re not even a world-ranked hunter yet, and you defeated one of Pandemonium’s villains.”
Kwon Soo-jin clenched her fists and trembled with emotion. Kwon Han-ul was the one who had accomplished it, yet here she was, moved to tears.
“Do you know? Everyone in the Heukcheon Group has been talking about nothing but that lately!”
I could imagine.
Over the past few days, whenever Kwon Han-ul appeared, intense reactions erupted among the people around him.
“I was merely fortunate.”
“Fortunate? Do you know what kind of person Ferdrans is? He’s one of the top five poison-skill users in Pandemonium! And you’re calling that luck?”
Kwon Soo-jin rattled on like machine-gun fire. If left unchecked, she would continue asking questions endlessly.
Fortunately, Kwon Han-ul’s concerns proved unfounded.
“Ah… it’s time to open the Treasure Vault now. Unfortunately, I’ll have to ask you more questions next time.”
Kwon Soo-jin began leading us forward. As we followed her, an enormous door—large enough for giants to pass through—came into view.
“I will now deactivate the Treasure Vault’s security. Please note that the Treasure Vault will close one hour from now, regardless of whether anyone is inside or not.”
Kwon Soo-jin added further information.
“Additionally, a barrier has been erected within the Treasure Vault to prevent the opening of subspace, so please keep that in mind.”
With that, Kwon Soo-jin opened the Treasure Vault’s door.
Inside lay another elevator.
“So, where shall I take you?”

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The three of them dispersed to different floors, each seeking their desired items.
Kwon Han-ul headed toward the twentieth floor.
“Then please enjoy your time!”
Kwon Soo-jin offered that farewell before closing the elevator doors.
Kwon Han-ul began to leisurely survey the twentieth floor.
Though it was my second visit, everything still felt wondrous and new.
“Let’s see… what was it that Joo Ha-yeon mentioned…?”
I swept my gaze across the relics displayed on the shelves. Then I stopped abruptly.
“There it is.”
I discovered a glass bead no larger than a pinky nail.
Open Sesame
-Quality: Legendary (A+)
-Description: An artifact crafted by an ancient artisan. Crush it and sprinkle the powder on any lock you wish to open.
-Ability
Opens all locked things. However, it is single-use only.
I picked up the bead, turning it over in my hands before setting it back down.
It possessed exactly the function I desired, but the fact that it was single-use was deeply disappointing.
“There was supposed to be another one…”
I resumed my inspection of the shelves. Then I spotted a key covered in thick rust.
“This is it.”
I quickly picked up the key and examined it.

【Universal Key】
-Quality: Legendary (S-)
-Description: A mysterious key that can open anything except what cannot be opened. Requires mana infusion with each use.
-Abilities
1. Opens locked objects. Can open even without keyholes.
It could open anything with no usage restrictions. No wonder it earned an S- rating.
But there was no way such a valuable item would have been gathering dust in the Heukcheon Vault all this time.
“The mana charging process is a pain in the ass, right?”
To charge the key, I had to inject mana directly into it. I’d heard the circuit was labyrinthine in its complexity.
That alone was infuriating, but the internal structure changed with each use, forcing me to navigate the maze anew.
And I couldn’t pre-charge it either. After a certain amount of time passed, the internal circuit automatically reconfigured itself.
For this very reason, Joo Ha-yeon had advised against recommending this relic.
【The Genius Bloodline perceives the internal structure.】
Of course, that limitation didn’t apply to me.
【The Genius Bloodline automatically injects mana.】
【The Universal Key has absorbed sufficient mana. You may now use its functions.】
With the Genius Bloodline, I could use the Universal Key anytime I wanted. I pocketed the key with satisfaction.
I would have loved to open the iron box right here and now if I could.
But the Heukcheon Vault was shrouded in a barrier that prevented spatial rifts from opening. I had no choice but to postpone it.
“Are you finished?”
When I returned to the elevator, Kwon Soo-jin asked as if she’d been waiting.
I shook my head and spoke.
“I’d like to take another look around the 30th floor.”
“The 30th floor?”
Kwon Soo-jin looked puzzled but activated the elevator nonetheless. There was still time remaining.
“You have 30 minutes left~.”
Leaving Kwon Soo-jin’s helpful reminder behind, I began walking through the 30th floor.
Then I stopped at the most remote corner. A message appeared.
【True Black Dragon Bloodline detected.】
【Secret vault of owner ‘Kwon Hyun-moon’ discovered.】
【Proceed with authentication?】
The corners of my mouth lifted slightly.

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Kwon Hyun-moon.
The founder of the Heukcheon Estate.
Throughout the Heukcheon Estate, arrangements he had left behind still remained.
“Last time, I lacked the qualifications.”
Kwon Han-ul’s current synchronization rate was 30%.
I wasn’t sure if I could open it, but since I’d come this far, I wanted to try at least once.
“I will proceed with the authentication process.”
A message appeared again along with Kwon Han-ul’s words.
【The synchronization rate is too low to open the vault.】
Kwon Han-ul clicked his tongue. It seemed 30% was indeed insufficient.
I considered using the Universal Key, but soon shook my head.
The Universal Key could only open locked objects.
It couldn’t handle seals or trials that required recognized qualifications. If it could, it would have been called the Omnipotent Key instead.
Just as I was about to turn away in disappointment.
【The test subject’s synchronization rate has reached the required threshold.】
【User ‘Kwon Hyun-moon’ is transmitting the first arrangement.】
Something appeared before my eyes. The moment I saw it, astonishment flooded Kwon Han-ul’s face.
“This is….”

* * *

“Well, time’s up~.”
The promised time had passed. The three of them rode the Elevator back up to the surface.
“Thank you for using our services~ I look forward to your next visit after you accomplish another great deed~.”
Kwon Soo-jin sent the three of them out with a greeting that sounded like a restaurant owner’s farewell.
“Ahhhhh!”
“Whooooah!”
The moment they stepped outside, Mei Hong and Kwon Hu-don let out loud exclamations.
“It was incredible! Even just looking around, my mind couldn’t keep up, you know?”
“Y-yeah, seriously. There were only amazing things in there.”
The two first-time visitors couldn’t easily calm their excitement.
“So what did you bring back, Kwon Hu-don?”
“Me?”
A smile bloomed across Kwon Hu-don’s face. He pulled out a Memory Page from his pocket.
“I brought this.”
【Skill: Overlord Legend Immortal Celestial Supreme Existence】
-Quality: Legendary (SS-)
-Description: A combat technique founded by a mentally disturbed individual who called himself an absolute being. The user’s mental state is seriously concerning, but the skill’s power is undeniable.
“….”
“….”
A brief silence fell. Kwon Han-ul and Mei Hong regarded Kwon Hu-don with worried expressions.
Kwon Hu-don scratched his cheek with an awkward smile.
“Well, it should be fine. It’s SS-rank after all!”
Since a powerful skill would suffice, Kwon Han-ul decided to set aside his concerns.
“I brought this.”
Mei Hong opened a small wooden box. A refreshing fragrance immediately filled the air.
【Great Restoration Elixir】
-Quality: Legendary (SS)
-Description: A miraculous elixir crafted using a secret formula known to none. Upon consumption, it grants tremendous power.
“What did you bring, Kwon Han-ul?”
In response to Mei Hong’s question, Kwon Han-ul produced the Universal Key and displayed it.
The two examined the Universal Key with expressions of curiosity.
“Isn’t this the relic that Joo Ha-yeon mentioned?”
“She said it was difficult to use. Will you be alright?”
Kwon Han-ul assured them it would be fine, putting their minds at ease.
Even as he spoke, his eyes drifted toward another message that had just appeared in his mind.
【Discourse on Heaven, Carving of Dragons】
-Quality: Immeasurable
-Description: One of the ultimate techniques that can be acquired upon mastering all three forms of the Ascending Dragon Ascension Art to perfection.
To discourse upon heaven and carve the dragon—on the day this ultimate technique unfolds, you shall witness a dragon ascending to the heavens.
An artifact of overwhelming magnitude had fallen into my hands.

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