Healing After Sweeping Spirits with an Almighty Skill - Chapter 61

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Chapter 61
61. Indiana Sylph
Available Constructions
┼ Wind Power Generator LV. 4
└ Material: Fan (0/1)
└ Material: Blower (0/1)
└ Material: Aluminum (50kg/50kg)
┼ Plaza LV. 3
└ Material: Fountain (0/1)
└ Material: Statue (1/1)
└ Material: Bench (5/10)
┼ Excavation Site LV. 1
└ Material: Flashlight (0/1)
└ Material: Brush (0/1)
└ Material: Seedling Spade (0/1)
I reviewed the construction list and issued orders to Tohhogi and Noum, my supervisor.
“Tohhogi, take some of the Noum with you and build a fountain for the expanded Plaza. Make it sizeable, befitting the space.”
[Understood!]
“Supervisor Noum, first I need you to make five benches. You remember how, don’t you?”
[You bet!]
Benches were the first thing Supervisor Noum had ever crafted in the workshop. His face glowed with satisfaction, as if revisiting that memory brought a fresh sense of accomplishment.
“After that, make brushes and seedling spades.”
[Hm?]
“You’re asking what a brush is? It’s like a large broom. We can carve wooden handles and print the bristles using the 3D printer.”
[Got it.]
As for the flashlight, fan, and blower, I could have Jeong Jin—who was heading back to the Guild—purchase them. He mentioned needing to file a report with the Guild about the Spirit Domain’s sudden displacement anyway.
Once I’d finished dividing the work, I left the gates and stepped out into the Field. Beyond the walls, spirits with idle hands tended to the ground.
[Heave! Heave!]
[Here! There’s an incredibly long vine!]
[I’ll cut it! Slash-slash-slash!]
[This one’s a huge rock!]
[Ohhhhh!]
The Field beyond the walls was nothing like the ordered space within—it was raw, untamed earth in its truest sense.
Weeds and brambles choked some patches while others lay barren; rocks and boulders jutted up haphazardly everywhere.
We were in the process of using the spirits’ strength to transform this chaotic landscape into something neat and orderly.
‘Not quite land reclamation, really—more for the aesthetics.’
Of course, those lands might someday have purpose, but not now. For now, it was merely clearing for the festival ahead and meeting the expansion conditions.
┼ LV. 4 Expansion Condition (0/3)
└ Wind Power Generator LV. 4 (1/1)
└ Excavation Site LV. 1 (1/1)
└ Domain Development Rate (71/100)
I rolled up my sleeves, watching the Development Rate climb steadily, bit by bit.
“Well then, let me lend a hand too.”
It wasn’t in my nature to stand idle with my hands behind my back while putting the spirits to work.
* * *
Before evening fell, we had completed all three buildings.
LV. 4 Wind Power Generator construction complete.
The previous Wind Power Generator had consisted of one large turbine attached to a small one.
At level four, the small generator had grown large while a new compact model appeared beside it—three generators standing together like a cozy little family.
[Wow! We got another windmill!]
[Hee-ha! This is exciting!]
The sylphs cheered with delight at the prospect of fresh employment.
┼ Plaza LV. 3
└ Material: Fountain (1/1)
└ Material: Statue (1/1)
└ Material: Bench (10/10)
LV. 3 Plaza construction complete.
Materials and facilities from the Spirit District were used for this construction.
LV. 3 Plaza undergoes reinforced construction. LV. 5 Plaza construction complete.
The Plaza had grown two levels through the power of Reinforced Construction—proof that crafting each component by hand had been worth every effort.
The Plaza, now at Level 5, hadn’t grown in size, but it had undergone considerable aesthetic transformation.
The clock tower had evolved into a fountain clock tower, and the statue bearing my likeness had been relocated inside the fountain itself.
The number of benches had doubled, making their arrangement far more dense, while the flower beds had expanded in scope until they encircled the entire Plaza.
[Tee-hee! It’s a flower garden!]
[Wow! Flowers everywhere!]
The Undines, who took flower bed maintenance seriously, were overjoyed beyond measure.
I ran my finger across the words “Noum Workshop” inscribed on one of the newly positioned benches. Buildings bearing the traces of spirits always filled me with quiet satisfaction.
┼ Excavation Site LV. 1
└ Materials: Flashlight (1/1)
└ Materials: Brush (1/1)
└ Materials: Seedling Spade (1/1)
The final structure of the Level 3 Spirit Domain was built in the Underground Area.
Construction of the LV. 1 Excavation Site has been completed.
Materials and facilities from the Spirit District were used in this construction.
Construction of the LV. 1 Excavation Site has been reinforced. Construction of the LV. 2 Excavation Site has been completed.
Though classified as a building, the Excavation Site was not a structure in the conventional sense.
White bands newly cordoned off around the scattered ruins throughout the Underground Area—those were the Excavation Sites.
Excavation Site LV. 2
When ruins are discovered in the area, they are protected. When ruins are fully excavated, protection ceases.
Fuel efficiency of above-ground structures improves by n% depending on the number of excavated ruins.
The Excavation Site was not a building in any conventional form. It was something closer to a system itself—when ruins were discovered, a band appeared; when they were excavated, it vanished.
It was the Spirit District’s first true Fluid Building.
‘The Bridge also has them, and the Underground Area is full of these unusual “structures.”‘
In any case, the physical form of a building didn’t matter.
What mattered about the Excavation Site’s completion was two things. First, its effects.
‘An effect that improves fuel efficiency of above-ground structures depending on the number of excavated ruins.’
This referred to buildings that drew power from the Wind Power Generators and those that consumed furnace heat.
Given that the number of structures was growing faster than Wind Power Generator upgrades could keep pace, I’d been growing slightly concerned about power. If I maintained a steady rhythm of ruin excavation, there would be no shortage of energy going forward.
‘And the other important matter.’
It was that digging deeper would continuously create new employment for my spirits. I found myself standing before Noums and Sylphs whose eyes were already gleaming with anticipation.
“Gentlemen. As you can see, these ruins ahead require the delicate touch of earth and wind alike.”
The Noums excavate; the Sylphs refine.
Ruin excavation was a synchronization that demanded two spirits working in harmony—delicate and elegant in its execution.
“You understand what I’m saying? Your achievements here will be rewarded with new forms of treats and entertainments.”
[Ooooh!]
[Yesss!]
“And one more thing.”
I raised a single finger, drawing the spirits’ complete attention.
“Whichever spirit demonstrates the most remarkable progress here over the next four days will become an Archaeologist Retainer.”
I dangled the prospect of retainer appointment as bait.
[Ooooh!]
[A chance to grow into a mid-grade Sylph!]
[Those show-offs finally get what’s coming to them!]
As expected, the retainer appointment was the finest incentive. I posed a question to the spirits, who were now thrumming with excitement.
“Do you want to excavate?”
[This is so exciting…!]
[Just give the order, right now!]
“You have my permission. Dig.”
[Ooooooh!]
The Noums and Sylphs came rushing toward the Excavation Site.
Watching the upward-striving attitude of my spirits, I nodded with the deeply satisfied mindset of a blessed employer. I truly was a fortunate proprietor.
These very spirits had been working with tireless dedication toward Domain Development mere moments before.
┼ LV. 4 Expansion Condition (3/3)
└ Wind Power Generator LV. 4 (1/1)
└ Excavation Site LV. 1 (1/1)
└ Domain Development Rate (100/100)
The result was evident in the Expansion Conditions now fully satisfied.
‘Then perhaps I should follow the spirits’ example and set aside hesitation, applying myself with diligence.’
The Spirit Domain—expanding to Level 4 immediately.
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A new video was uploaded to the Spirit District YouTube Channel.
~ The Moving Spirit Domain: The Lord’s Negotiation Method ~
The video began by filming the Spirit Domain as it rose from its resting place.
Creak-creak-creak.
The sight of the Spirit Domain stretching its legs and walking was magnificent in itself.
─ Whoa, damn.
─ That’s a skill? I’m speechless, seriously.
─ Honestly, isn’t this enough to rival the Waystation?
└ Can’t say for sure now, but once the skill grows more, it probably will.
As the Domain began to move, the spirits grew excited and started bouncing about.
[So thrilled!]
[Wee-hoo!]
Among the delighted spirits, only the water nymphs bit their fingers with worry. The camera focused on Suhogi’s face, the mascot of the Spirit District Channel.
“Why the long face? Aren’t you excited about moving?”
[Hmm. Will we meet good neighbors when we move?]
The cameraman’s hand stroked Suhogi’s head, then panned to Jeong Ryong, the spirit lord. Jeong Ryong gazed at the Waystation with a serious expression. A caption appeared above him.
<The Spirit Domain leaves Exit 6 and heads toward a new exit. Will the Lord manage to find a good location?>
Then the scene shifted, and the mood flipped as upbeat music kicked in.
“Hey there, proprietor!”
“Me?”
“If I settle here, what will the Merchant Guild at Exit 5 do for us?”
“Uh, w—!”
“Okay, time out!”
Jeong Ryong called out cheerfully and moved the Spirit Domain again.
“At Exit 4, we’ll set up a comfortable rest area where the spirits can relax!”
“What are you talking about? They rest better here than anywhere!”
“Our shopping district at Exit 3 even received a visit from the Seoul mayoral candidate….”
“Oh, are you running for office somewhere?”
“We’ll cooperate with you on anything you wish!”
“How exactly do you plan to cooperate?”
“To work out that cooperation plan, let me step inside for a moment…!”
“Okay, goodbye!”
The merchants’ responses and the Domain’s movements repeated rapidly three times over. The swift editing sent waves of laughter through the comment section.
─ At least give them time to talk ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
─ Damn, that was cool
─ That’s real man’s style negotiation.
─ Four outta five!
└ That’s insane!
And so, the fifth time.
“The Merchant Guild at Exit 1 will cooperate with you unconditionally, Jeong Ryong!”
“Done.”
At last, a satisfied smile crossed Jeong Ryong’s face as the video ended. Along with a final caption.
<Spirit Domain Festival begins on X month, day XX!>
<Subscribe to the channel and leave a comment for a chance to win festival invitations!>
─ I always enjoy watching! I want an invitation!
─ I’ve been subscribed since double digits! Want that invitation!
─ Hi there! I’m YouTuber Hunter x Hunter! If you don’t mind, could I get just one invitation…?
─ Hello! My name is Chan and I’m from Singapore….
└ Wow, global Spirit Domain is wild
Two weeks remained until the festival.

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