I Just Subscribed and It’s the Best Hunter of All Time - Chapter 221

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#Chapter 221.
When I came to my senses.
I was already standing outside the chamber.
My body shot upward in a rush of brilliant light, and I found myself back where I had started.
“You’ve returned.”
The Priest, who had been waiting outside, bowed his head respectfully upon seeing my arrival.
“Congratulations.”
I responded to his words with a peculiar expression.
“Congratulations for what?”
“For receiving the recognition of the Earthland.”
“Do you sense something?”
“Yes.”
The Priest spoke with unwavering composure.
“I can feel the power that has taken root within your body. It is the power she has bestowed upon you.”
I turned my attention inward at his words.
And then I clearly felt the power the Priest was referring to.
Like the divine thunder Indra had once implanted within me, something solid had settled in one corner of my body.
“Hmm.”
And from it, I sensed a weighty divinity.
‘What exactly did she put inside me?’
What I had received from the Earth Mother Goddess was certainly far more modest compared to what she had offered during the first proposal.
But now, upon inspection, it was far from ordinary either.
Though the sheer quantity of power wasn’t particularly impressive, I could feel the divinity within it.
This divinity was different from what the Priests called divine power.
Divinity was the force that granted access to transcendence, and it held infinite potential within itself.
Possessing it didn’t unconditionally strengthen one’s power, but depending on how one wielded the divinity within, one could grasp forces of an entirely different caliber.
I set aside my thoughts for now and spoke to the Priest.
“I see. So it’s finished then?”
“The trial has ended. Now take what is given to those who have been recognized.”
“What is that?”
“It is a gift that she has bestowed upon this land.”
I glanced vaguely at the empty air at the Priest’s words.
The mission completion message still hadn’t appeared. It seemed there was something more to come.
“Understood.”
I followed the Priest back out of the Basement. Fortunately, we didn’t have to go far.
The Priest led me to a spot directly above the Underground Chamber where the door had been.
Several Priests were already waiting there, and the one standing in the center was holding a box.
The Priest who had guided me upward pointed to the box and spoke.
“This is a Fragment of the Earthland.”
A Fragment of the Earthland. At those words, I looked at the box and spoke.
“You’re just giving it to me?”
“Yes. Those are her wishes.”
I paused to consider the words before nodding.
“Understood.”
Since they were offering it, I had no reason to refuse. Besides, the completion message hadn’t appeared yet.
I approached the stone box slowly.
As I drew closer, a peculiar energy emanated from within.
Though it appeared to be an ordinary stone casket on the surface, something within it radiated an unmistakable presence.
“May I open it?”
“Of course. Only those deemed worthy can open this box.”
I nodded and carefully reached toward the casket.
The moment my fingertips touched it, intricate patterns shimmered into existence before fading away.
Click.
As I lifted the lid, an earthen-hued crystal floated serenely within.
It resembled a small jewel.
Its surface was rough like stone, yet its interior radiated an energy as smooth as silk.
‘A fragment of the Earthland.’
I gazed at it intently before grasping it in my hand.
Thump.
Immediately, a powerful force surged into my body through the fragment. Rather than dissipating, it resonated with the power already dwelling within me.
Thump.
The energy oscillated between the fragment and my inner essence, amplifying with each pulse.
In that moment, I grasped the true value of this fragment.
‘The fragment alone won’t be able to exert tremendous power.’
The fragment’s inherent strength was merely above average.
Yet when amplified through resonance with my inner essence, it far transcended such limitations.
Even someone entirely unfamiliar with earth-attribute magic or power could wield formidable strength simply by holding this.
I slowly withdrew my hand holding the fragment from the box and spoke.
“I accept it gratefully.”
“Yes. As she wishes.”
The Priests bowed their heads in unison, offering their respects. Simultaneously, a cascade of completion messages flooded my vision.
It appeared that receiving this fragment was the true objective of this floor.
‘Easier than I expected.’
Considering the Hidden Floor’s difficulty was universally insane, this had been remarkably manageable.
In some ways, it felt even simpler than the floors I’d cleared before.
I didn’t know then.
This floor wasn’t one that ended simply by fighting well. As the objective made clear, obtaining ‘the Earthland’s recognition’ itself was extraordinarily difficult.
I had no way of knowing that the Earth Mother Goddess had been observing my potential all along and had readily granted her approval of my immense promise.
“Would you care to stay longer?”
At the Priest’s question, I began to answer affirmatively before hesitating.
I have no intention of lingering here any longer. However, there is one matter I must attend to before I leave.
“Well, no. But before I depart, there is something I wish to inquire about.”
“Something you wish to inquire about?”
“Yes.”
Jung Han-sung nodded and spoke.
“I would like to hear something about the Land of Balturan.”
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Before leaving the Hidden Floor.
Jung Han-sung extracted every scrap of information he could gather from the Priest before departing.
Thanks to this, I managed to learn quite a bit—what kind of house the Balturan family was, what level of influence they currently wielded, and other such details.
“Hmm.”
And so, when I emerged outside.
Jung Han-sung pulled out his terminal and sent a message to someone.
Specifically, to the person who had been gathering information about the Land of Balturan.
―I’m not sure if it will be useful, but I do have some information.
After sending a message to that effect, I put the terminal away without waiting for a reply.
There was no urgency on my end.
Besides, there was still something else I needed to verify.
Jung Han-sung opened his inventory and retrieved the fragment he had stored there.
―Whoosh, is this a fragment of the Earthland?
The moment I pulled it out and held it in my hand, Onyx emerged and spoke.
Jung Han-sung nodded and replied.
“It doesn’t seem to be an ordinary object.”
―Anyone can see that.
“Does she simply give all of this to anyone she acknowledges?”
Jung Han-sung pinched the fragment between two fingers and brought it before his eyes.
The fragment gleamed as it caught the light.
―From what I can tell, that acknowledgment itself doesn’t come easily.
“Really? Even though that doll was quite strong, I didn’t think it was that difficult.”
In response to Jung Han-sung’s answer, Onyx made a hissing sound and spoke.
―That was merely a simple test. Whether to acknowledge you or not—that decision was made by the Earth Mother Goddess herself after observing you directly.
“You?”
―Your master.
“Right.”
Jung Han-sung, correcting Onyx’s phrasing, leaned back against the chair and continued.
“So what you’re saying is that the Earth Mother Goddess’s acknowledgment of me wasn’t simply her recognizing that I fight well?”
―Exactly. Receiving a god’s acknowledgment is not an easy matter. The Earth Mother Goddess likely had her eye on you from the very beginning.
“I see.”
Jung Han-sung rolled the fragment in his hand as he pondered.
Well, thinking back on our conversation, it does seem like she had been watching me all along.
However, there was nothing particularly valuable beyond that. The conversation itself had been quite brief.
“Well, something is better than nothing.”
So I decided to keep my thoughts simple.
How many transcendents were interested in me anyway? Worrying about every little thing like that would only give me a headache.
Onyx stuck his tongue out at my attitude with an exasperated expression, but he said nothing.
―So what are you going to do with that fragment, Master?
“Hmm.”
I turned my gaze back to the fragment.
“It’s a bit awkward to just carry it around as is.”
This fragment didn’t require any additional processing. But it was certainly inconvenient to carry around like this.
“I think it would be best to process it into the form of a bracelet or accessory.”
So I decided to simply attach it to something and carry it with me.
That way, I could harness its power whenever I wanted.
The moment I made my decision, I rose from my seat and headed toward my Territory.
Whoosh.
After going through the familiar process and stepping into the Territory, I first looked around the surroundings.
The Territory was always brimming with vibrant energy.
And several people bowed their heads in greeting when they saw me.
I gave a light nod and passed through them, approaching Baek-seol.
“Oh, you’re here?”
Baek-seol greeted me with a delighted expression.
I smiled and nodded, then spoke to her.
“Yes. I have something I’d like to ask you to do.”
“What is it?”
“I want to process this into the form of an accessory. Do you know any skilled craftsmen?”
When I pulled out the fragment and showed it to her, Baek-seol’s expression shifted to surprise before she spoke.
“A divine artifact of that caliber… Simply mounting it on an accessory would be possible, but drawing out its full power would be difficult.”
“Drawing out its power?”
“Yes! It’s a jewel infused with divinity! If it’s crafted properly, you could amplify its power significantly.”
At Baek-seol’s words, I looked at the fragment again.
I hadn’t realized she was so knowledgeable in this area. And hearing her explanation, it seemed wasteful to simply embed it in an accessory.
If a method existed, there was no reason not to attempt it.
Of course, Baek-seol had said there were no craftsmen with such skill.
“Then I’ll have to do it myself.”
If that was the case, I could simply handle it personally.
“Oh! Then I’ll clear out a Workshop right away!”
Baek-seol understood what I meant and immediately nodded.
“Yes. I’m counting on you.”
Baek-seol promptly sent someone to clear out the largest and best-equipped Workshop.
I waited briefly, then headed toward that Workshop.
Upon arriving at the Workshop, Jung Han-sung found several people standing with tense expressions.
It appeared they had been left behind to assist.
Jung Han-sung surveyed the interior thoroughly, then fixed his gaze into empty space.
It was only natural, really—he possessed absolutely no expertise in this field.
But what I lacked, I could acquire.
‘Let me see what’s available.’
Jung Han-sung scrolled through the subscription list and soon discovered an appropriate Channel.
It was called “Artifact Crafting Fundamentals.”
The title was simple and unremarkable, but the compatibility rating was exceptionally high, and it seemed like a suitable Channel for a beginner.
‘Subscribe.’
Jung Han-sung subscribed to the Channel immediately.
A Bronze Ticket was consumed, and an 18-hour subscription period appeared. And simultaneously—
“Ugh.”
Unfamiliar knowledge flooded into my mind. After absorbing all of it and examining the fragment again—
“Ah.”
At last, the fragment’s true value came into focus.
‘With this, I could create something extraordinary.’
This was a raw gem brimming with tremendous potential.

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