My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 207

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Episode 207

[Resonance Organ]

Grade: S

An organ that resonates with weapons and souls to draw out more power.

A hard crystal structure located in the abdomen.

The mutant monster’s ability to surpass its limits must have been thanks to this organ.

[Register]

“It’s here!!!”

A special tissue from the Evolved Predatory Ghoul.

It was the same reaction as with the Predation organ.

I immediately pressed the register button and a new trait was added to Undead Creation.

[Resonance]

Weapon attack power increases by 30%. Also increases Aura/Aura Blade power by 20%, reduces mana consumption by 20%, and improves stability.

The description is quite long.

But it could be summarized in one line: weapon advantage is added.

“Compared to Predation, which is better?”

“Each has its pros and cons.”

The Predation ability increases all stats by 1% per stack.

With a maximum of 50 stacks, that’s a 50% increase.

On the other hand, the [Resonance] ability only gives a bonus to the final power of weapon-based attacks.

“Looking at it that way, it’s an inferior version of Predation.”

“Mage. You know one thing but not two.”

Sir Isra shook his head.

Same as my thinking.

“Including the aura power increase, in some aspects it could be considered slightly higher.”

“The part that helps with stabilization and the reduced consumption would also be significant.”

Predation also has the disadvantage of needing to stack.

When commanding low-grade undead, it wasn’t a big problem.

But as the minions’ grades increased, it became harder to build Predation stacks.

The numbers increased.

But the monsters to devour decreased.

“The Resonance ability displays 100% effectiveness immediately upon granting, so that’s an advantage.”

However, Predators—undead like Lex and Draco that don’t use weapons—won’t receive the bonus.

【It would be good to grant to aura users.】

Death Warrior type—Resonance

Predator/Draco monster type—Predation.

“Ugh. I hate both of them.”

Ingrid looked disgusted.

Don’t worry, I won’t make you film monster mukbangs.

Since there are warrior-type traits, won’t magic-type ones appear someday?

“I wonder if trait switching is possible.”

[This entity has been granted the Predation trait.]

[Predation Stack—7]

I checked the status of a Death Warrior I summoned as an experiment.

And tried inputting the newly added trait.

Will it switch?

[Granting Resonance ability will delete existing special abilities.]

[All increased stats gained from that ability will disappear. Are you sure this is okay?]

The Predation stacks accumulated so far would evaporate.

Instead, the Resonance ability would be applied.

“Uhehehe. It works. It works!”

No need to dismantle and reassemble the Death Warriors.

“Deploy your aura.”

“Kill!!”

Whooom.

Blue energy swirling around the sword.

The aura’s presence became much denser.

“This level is A-grade peak, meaning completion just before Master level.”

“Whoa.”

A minion that can be created with just money and labor uses A-grade peak level aura?

Incredible.

Really amazing.

“Lord. Please grant me that ability as well.”

Sir Isra, who like Ingrid said he couldn’t film monster mukbangs.

He was greatly pleased by the appearance of the new special ability.

“Sure.”

While I was at it, I switched all the Death Warriors’ traits too.

Since there were no minions with many Predation stacks built up, combat power was definitely enhanced.

“Then shall we continue the analysis?”

The Death Knight from the Tower of Chaos(?) had turned to powder after continued analysis.

I need to examine this guy until I’ve squeezed out every drop.

“Uheheh.”

“Isn’t the big lord’s eyes looking strange?”

“Leave him be. When Master gets absorbed in something, nothing else enters his field of vision.”

Listening to what the familiars were saying with one ear and letting it out the other.

I mobilized all my abilities and focused on analyzing the Death Knight.

Your structure.

I’ll analyze you perfectly with this opportunity!!

* * *

The day the bill arrived at the Superhuman Bureau.

Director General Ling Shamei fiddled with his cold teacup.

“You’re saying it’s a dragon’s heart.”

“That’s correct.”

“When was it that they talked about Tourang and demanded a hard-line response. Interesting.”

The water in the teacup continuously churned violently.

It was a phenomenon caused by mana leaking through the contact surface.

“Do we currently have any in stock?”

“There’s one more besides what we gave to Zhengxianhe.”

Dragon hearts were precious strategic resources even for the Superhuman Bureau.

Even at this moment, the element threatening the great motherland—the Great Rift.

Ironically.

Thanks to that demon realm that spews out terrible monsters, they could stockpile precious monster byproducts.

Even so, dragon hearts were extremely difficult to obtain and held high value.

“Hand it over.”

“However, the dragon’s heart is…!”

“Is there another option?”

The Superhuman Bureau executives couldn’t even open their mouths at the sharp words.

Who was Ling Shamei?

Among all past directors general, he was the most driven person who achieved outstanding results.

Recently he had lost face several times over Min-ho’s recruitment.

He is a person who has achieved enough merit to overturn such mistakes.

“We cannot afford to owe debts to other departments any longer.”

“Understood.”

Vice Chairman Tai Ren was in a position to keep him in check.

If the uninhabited island attack incident became public following the Tourang incident, the political damage would be severe.

Ling Shamei slightly relaxed his hardened expression.

“Is Yong Cheon-woo adapting well?”

“Yes. He is working hard as a Tourang training instructor.”

Korea’s S-rank Hunter.

Just recruiting Yong Cheon-woo had somewhat made up for the losses.

No.

If you consider trading 10 A-rank Hunters and 100 B-rank Hunters for an S-rank, it was actually profitable.

“Does he refuse to go to Gates?”

“Yes. He just keeps repeating that he feels burdened since it’s been a long time since he was in actual combat.”

“What a ridiculous excuse.”

Ling Shamei’s lips twisted slightly.

“Does he think he’s in a position to choose something?”

“Typical of a bangzi. He doesn’t even know his own situation.”

“Since he signed the contract, doesn’t it have binding force?”

The contract presented by the Superhuman Bureau had coercive power.

If the person genuinely understood and signed the contract.

The items listed could be forcibly executed.

“So let’s keep him as a training instructor for now.”

The executives nodded at Ling Shamei’s words.

Following the Tourang attack incident, even the uninhabited island situation.

Had the Superhuman Bureau ever suffered this much damage from a single individual?

Still, since Yong Cheon-woo’s training capabilities were excellent.

If there were no major variables, he could handle the training instructor role for about a year without problems.

“How is Cross Gate?”

“We plan to secure additional strongholds and increase personnel.”

“Good. The day to show that arrogant small nation a lesson isn’t far off.”

A secret stronghold overlooking Hyeonmu Base.

‘Dragon’s Beacon’ would become a key location to punish Korea’s arrogance.

“The Korean government hasn’t noticed, have they?”

“No. Regular signals are fine.”

Cross Gate has a higher mana distribution than Earth.

Ordinary electronic devices don’t work.

Even devices made with magical engineering could only communicate limitedly.

Exchanging predetermined patterns periodically.

Through this, they determined whether any changes had occurred at Dragon’s Beacon.

“Soon we’ll raise the curtain on our counterattack. Tell everyone to prepare.”

Aruong’s heart?

That trivial thing, I’ll give it to them readily.

The most important thing in the Hunter industry is ultimately people, namely Hunters.

‘It’s tough maintaining Southeast Asian hegemony because of that arrogant bangzi, but it’s fine.’

Zheng Xianhe and Yong Cheon-woo.

They had additionally recruited S-rank superhumans.

They had also built a base in Cross Gate, a lawless zone, convenient for restraining and recruiting (kidnapping) Korean Hunters.

The Korean government would continue suffering damage without even knowing they were getting caught in a drizzle.

When they realized everything.

The situation would have become uncontrollable.

“Tsk. It would be proper for them to serve a great nation.”

“Won’t they find out soon enough?”

“The Korean government will also realize the Director General’s grand intentions.”

Hahaha!

The Superhuman Bureau executives burst into laughter.

Starting from Zheng Xianhe’s recruitment, they hadn’t suffered losses.

Though there were restrictions on external activities and he was difficult to handle, they had also obtained the card called Yong Cheon-woo.

In the not-so-distant future.

The small nation that realized the great nation’s dignity would bow down on its own.

The Superhuman Bureau executives didn’t doubt that future in the slightest.

* * *

I came outside feeling hungry after holding onto the Death Knight and researching.

Bright light projected through the window.

“The sun hasn’t set yet.”

It seemed like I’d been in the Death Forge for quite a while.

I didn’t know it still wasn’t night.

“It’s not that the sun hasn’t set, but that it’s risen again.”

“Huh?”

“The angle of the sunlight is different.”

Damn.

When I picked up my phone to check.

[AM 07:11]

it was.

“I pulled an all-nighter.”

I just took a tiny taste of the Death Knight.

But why did it turn into overnight work?

“Please accept it gradually. That my Lord has become addicted to work.”

“Don’t lie!”

“How beautiful is the attitude of striving to reach higher realms?”

Damn it.

I’m not a workaholic.

“Your focused appearance is so attractive too.”

“Right. Thanks.”

“If you’re tired, you can rest your head on the Girl’s lap for a nap.”

“I’ll pass.”

Why would I overwork my familiar when I have a perfectly good pillow?

Ugh.

I stretched my arms and legs and went to wash up.

Today was the day to go to Blacksmith District.

Due to spending a long time in Cross Gate, I hadn’t held a hammer for a while.

“I wonder if it’ll be okay receiving teachings after so long.”

I won’t get scolded, will I?

Separately from that, I was confident that today’s learning would be a bit different.

Necrosmith’s ability was a skill that perfectly compatible with blacksmithing.

Since I had gained dual talents.

Kehehehe.

I shall dominate.

With the power of overflowing talent and dexterity!

[Hanil Forge]

“Congratulations on your promotion, Hunter Park.”

“Thank you.”

“Then shall we start with a review?”

Jin-woo gave a brief greeting and immediately got to the point.

Getting straight to the point without any fluff was exactly like Master Han Yo-han.

It felt good to grip a hammer handle after such a long time.

This cool sensation.

Truly wonderful.

The way it fit perfectly in my hand—was [Talent of Both Sides] already taking effect?

“I have something I want to try making with mithril.”

“Oh. Really?”

“I want to make a sword that suits Sir Isra.”

“Good. Then let’s practice making swords today.”

I put steel into the furnace.

When it was heated to the right temperature, I took it out.

Next, I had to hammer it into shape.

Clang!

The moment I struck once with the hammer.

“Hmm?”

Jin-woo showed an unusual reaction.

Hehe.

He noticed right away.

The Talent of Both Sides!

“Hunter Park.”

“Yes?”

“About that hammering…”

“How is it?”

“Maybe it’s because you took a long break. You’ve lost a lot of your touch.”

Ack.

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