My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 186

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Episode 186

The result of combining fragmented soul stones.

[Soul Stone]

Grade: Rare

So it’s Rare grade.

Still, it met the conditions for a soul stone.

【A stone containing a soul. What does Master intend to use this for?】

What a foolish question.

I’ll use it for Death Warrior crafting, of course.

[You can use the fragmented soul stone fusion function again in 24 hours.]

The cooldown is one day.

Actually, that’s good.

[Fragmented Soul Stones] with their binding effects removed aren’t that common in the market.

The option that has a 10% chance to remove binding when used.

The remaining 90% disappear after granting options to items.

“Still, they didn’t come out very often, did they?”

He seems to be talking about when we hunted in the Domain of Challenge.

“I was lucky back then.”

Items treated as duds because they’re pure luck and can’t even be sold.

It felt strange to call frequently obtaining such fragmented soul stones “lucky.”

The support team friends had openly shown their disappointment.

“Open your eyes.”

“Kill!!”

[Corpse Crafting]

[You have crafted 1 Death Warrior.]

The specs were about 10% lower compared to unique grade soul stones.

So even though they’re both A-rank, there’s a difference in stats.

Still, profit is profit.

The souls that can be harvested from Director Jeong’s workplace aren’t infinite.

Souls are like the residue of life created when a person who has reached a certain level stays somewhere.

For places like Alphonse’s research lab that are hard to visit again, I scraped them clean desperately.

But I plan to take time collecting souls from Director Jeong’s office.

But now I have a way to supply soul stones?

“What does it matter if the specs drop a bit.”

What a huge benefit it is to be able to buy A-rank undead core materials with money.

It’s not like summoners who have restrictions on the number they can control.

Unlike orthodox necromancers, maintaining them doesn’t consume mana either.

Is this what irresponsible pleasure feels like?

“Instead, you pull all-nighters like it’s eating meals.”

Shh.

Sir Isra.

There are some truths better left unspoken.

“Girl. I’m also looking forward to the lich research.”

“That one’s not easy.”

If Death Knight analysis is about 50% complete.

The lich isn’t even 20% figured out.

The low progress was due to that individual’s special nature.

“The guy became undead while sane, so the structure itself is different.”

Squeezing out the life force from his own body to seal it.

Controlling the body that became a shell is the lich’s mechanism.

“The Life Force Vessel is the key, but…”

You’re saying it was shattered to pieces in the process of defeating him.

I’ve been repeatedly restoring it bit by bit and examining it, but it’s not easy.

“The mage is troubling Master.”

“I’m trying to be of help to Master, you Iron Head!”

“Is my power alone insufficient?”

“Hey!”

While the two vassals were growling at each other.

Grrrrrr—

The structure positioned in one corner of the Death Forge.

A dragging sound came from the Giant’s Tomb.

I turned my gaze in that direction.

The coffin-shaped building’s lid slid smoothly to the side, then fell diagonally to the left with a thud.

“Could it be.”

Is it finally complete?

Something suddenly rose up through the gap where the roof had slid away.

About 10 meters tall.

It had a humanoid body shape but the details were different.

There was no neck below the head, so it was integrated with the torso.

It had more curves than angular parts, giving it a slightly rounded feeling.

Instead of blood vessels, spirit power circuits protruded prominently throughout its body, scattering white light.

[A Death Giant has been crafted.]

A craftable undead added through Meigers’ intervention.

The Death Giant revealed itself.

* * *

[Death Giant]

*Race: Golem

*Classification: Golem

*Grade: A+

Strength: 1,943

Agility: 504

Stamina: 1,812

Durability: 2,001

Mana: 1,889

*Skills

—Magic Armament[S]

—Large Species[A]

—Immortal Legion[A]

The specs listed in the status window were slightly higher than Predator—Lex.

Digging deeper.

Since it wasn’t made with [Corpse Crafting], it doesn’t receive related stat bonuses.

In Lex’s case, with the [Primitive Species] privilege adding 50% increase, he was much stronger.

Even so, the Death Giant’s specs were considerable.

With Large Species correction providing close combat stat increases.

Looking purely at ability values, it was decent.

“But it has rather few skills.”

“Oh my.”

“It’s just big but completely bland.”

【Impressive. Presence.】

The four vassals each briefly shared their impressions.

Large-type is a modifier applied due to weight and size.

Immortal Legion is a skill commonly possessed by all undead.

So in reality, there’s only one actual skill it possesses.

【Kekekek! Excellent. Absolutely magnificent!】

Meigers’ excited telepathy echoed thunderously through the Death Forge.

“I need some explanation.”

【Magic Armament is a skill that reflects my design philosophy of an all-purpose weapon concept.】

“All-purpose weapon?”

【Golems are imitations of gods. Magic armor ultimately starts from golems as well.】

“Skip the introduction and get to the point.”

【Tsk. No sense of fun.】

Don’t you think the old man’s explanations are too long?

Who would have thought there’d be a person, no, a dead person who likes explaining more than Sir Gerard, one of the 12 Heroes.

【Magic Armament was created to respond to various situations.】

Meigers raised both arms high.

So.

I’d appreciate it if you could tell me how to use this magnificent Magic Armament.

【Give me a command.】

“What kind of command?”

【It’s better to be specific, like long-range bombardment, close-range defense, or approach mode.】

“Long-range bombardment.”

[Magic Armament ― Long-range Bombardment Mode]

Whirrrr!

The Death Giant’s left arm reconstructed itself and transformed into a cylindrical shape.

Inside, complex magical formulas that couldn’t be understood even with [Golden Ratio] or [Master of Magic] were engraved.

[Support Skills in Long-range Bombardment Mode]

―Hyper Mana Beam[A]

―Auto Target[B]

―Magic Boost[B]

―Overdrive[B]

―Cost Down[B]

Abilities that weren’t visible in the Death Giant’s skill window had been added.

“Skills are generated depending on the form it takes?”

【Correct. Master’s intelligence is somewhat usable after all.】

“Old geezer. It would be good for your well-being to watch that mouth of yours.”

“How dare you speak to the Girl’s Master with such manners!”

When the Two Vassals growled, Meigers also hesitated.

“Close combat mode.”

Using that commotion as background, I tried giving another command.

Whirrr!

The left arm that had transformed into cannon form returned to normal.

This time, the right arm stretched out long, its tip became round, and then shark tooth-like blades densely covered the surroundings.

It looked just like a chainsaw.

[Close-range Armament ― Chain Sword Form]

―Slaughter Crusher Sword[A]

―Great Rage[A]

―Critical Damage[B]

―Chain Damage[B]

―Defense Break[B]

Whirrrrr!

The saw blades spinning ferociously.

The vibration in the air reached all the way here.

Getting hit by that wouldn’t end with just losing an arm.

Besides that, there were close-range defense / long-range defense modes and such.

Various transformation functions existed to handle different situations.

“To create something like this.”

Even though the main material is corpses, it’s still a golem in the end.

At this level, shouldn’t the Death Giant be classified as a transforming robot too?

Transforming robot.

How can you resist a man’s romance?

【Tell me your impressions, Master.】

“It’s the best.”

【This was made by extracting only the essence of my golem engineering.】

“As expected of a Grand Alchemist. Amazing!”

【Kekekek.】

It’s a golem, but because it has the [Immortal Legion] skill, it’s also treated as undead.

What does this mean?

It means it can be stored in Death Space or the Pit of Malice.

[The capacity allowed in the Death Forge has been exceeded.]

[12,193/6,000kg]

[If the weight is not reduced to the allowed amount within 10 minutes, stored items will be randomly destroyed.]

It’s because of the capacity limit.

Fortunately, materials that entered the [Giant’s Tomb] aren’t counted as weight.

I deployed the Death Giant to the Pit of Malice.

Since it has [Immortal Legion], it will receive spec enhancement effects when aged.

“Ehehehehe!”

Until entering Cross Gate.

How many more can I make?

My mouth is watering.

* * *

Until entering Cross Gate.

I only entered places known to have high conquest difficulty even among A-rank.

“If big brother says it’s fine, then whatever.”

“We can take care of ourselves now too.”

“I learned disruption magic, so it’s okay, bro.”

“Should I provide restraint from long range?”

The Support Team didn’t object to my decision.

Rather, they seemed to be expecting an opportunity to lend a hand.

“Wait 100 years, rookies.”

“Oh my. Your turn will never come.”

“Great Lord. Should we finish them off?”

【Skill. Display.】

The Familiars seemed pleased by the Support Team’s enthusiastic attitude while also feeling competitive.

The Support Team friends succeeded too.

They made the strongest fighters from each era (except Zaugg) feel competitive spirit.

“Death Giant. It’s your turn.”

『Command. Awaiting.』

“Long-range bombardment. Maximum firepower.”

[Hyper Mana Beam]

Blue particles were emitted from the left arm that had transformed into a mana cannon.

It was a beam-type attack reminiscent of Emilia’s magic, Photon Ray.

The monster in the distance took a defensive stance.

Bang!

Despite its defense, one of its arms was blown clean off.

“Whoa.”

『Mana. 17% consumed. Remaining 83%.』

As powerful as it was, it consumed a considerable amount of mana.

I could either pour out mana in one shot.

Or use it for restraint by reducing the output.

I’d have to call it a model of versatility.

“Hey skeletons. Are you going to let that golem steal your spotlight?”

“Gegell!”

[Burst Flare X 10]

Boom! Boom boom boom!

Scorching hot wind swept across the front.

“The mages are getting restless.”

“That’s about right.”

If the Death Giant was an all-rounder capable of handling both close and long-range combat.

The Witch Coven could respond to various environments with multiple spells.

Their pure firepower didn’t fall behind when using [Eclipse].

Most importantly, they had a numerical advantage, so in terms of destructive power alone, the Death Giant was at a significant disadvantage.

“Since mass production isn’t possible, it’ll stay that way for a while.”

“Krararararara!”

While I was talking with Sir Isra.

Lex, unable to suppress his aggression, charged out.

“You fool! I am Master’s first sword!”

Sir Isra hurriedly followed behind.

What a mess.

Haha.

“My Lord. Aren’t high-difficulty places dangerous?”

“Boss said it’s better to do it anyway.”

To shake Mir Guild from its very foundation.

He says my performance is necessary.

If I defeat places that even major guilds have postponed conquering.

The Rift Bureau’s influence will grow stronger and I can appeal my presence as ‘Ranger No. 1’.

“I need to make money anyway.”

I sold most of the magic stones from A-rank Gates.

Fragmented Soul Stones cost about 30 million won each.

To create one Death Warrior required over 1 billion won.

Even with lower specs, they could reach A-rank monster level and deploy aura.

It wasn’t an expensive price, but still, an enormous amount of money was flowing out.

What can I do.

I’ll have to work more diligently.

Until entering Cross Gate.

I focused on power reinforcement while defeating difficult Gates.

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