My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 76

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Episode 76

Min-ho made contact with the Tower of Ascension!

The news spread rapidly through various media outlets including online platforms and mass media.

Knock knock knock―

[Rift Bureau Chief’s Office]

“Come in.”

Director Jung Seung-il quietly opened the door.

“Senior.”

“It’s Response Department Director.”

“There you go again. Please, have a seat.”

Rift Bureau Chief Choi Ji-woong smiled lightly and offered him a seat.

“The Ranger establishment. Shouldn’t we announce it soon?”

“Director Jung. Straight to the point?”

“I heard Hunter Park Min-ho went to the Tower of Ascension.”

[Guui-dong Necromancer, I’m the S-rank promotion candidate!]

[S-rank is a sure thing in this examination too?]

…

The reporters who interviewed Min-ho poured out breaking news in less than 10 minutes.

Even Jung Seung-il, who rarely showed emotions.

After seeing this article, rushed to knock on the chief’s office door in urgency.

“Senior.”

“Director.”

“Hmm. I don’t know how long it’s been since Director Jung acted this urgently.”

“I thought he was outstanding talent, but to this extent.”

Jung Seung-il’s eye for evaluating Hunters was almost prophetic.

An SS-rank Hunter on par with the 12 Heroes!

He was someone who had been active from the early days of the Great Catastrophe until now.

With brilliant talent combined with experience.

He had reached enlightenment in assessing Hunters’ potential.

Even such Jung Seung-il.

Never thought Min-ho would take the next examination in just one month.

“He did submit an incredible number of conquest applications.”

Choi Ji-woong presented the data he had received recently.

*Gates that Park Min-ho won bids for.

[Forgotten Laboratory – C-rank (Conquest Complete)]

[Withered Garden – C-rank (Conquest Complete)]

[Black Spider Cave – C-rank (Conquest Complete)]

…

“Twenty Gates he won bids for?”

“He conquered ten of them. In less than a month.”

“All over-rank Gates.”

“Yes. He cleared those Gates with SSS grade.”

“Crazy.”

Choi Ji-woong held back his laughter.

Just extracting profanity from that ice-cold senior.

Made Min-ho’s information valuable.

“Director Jung, you met that guy once.”

“He was like an unpolished gem.”

Min-ho who inherited the Heavenly Martial Body.

True to the meaning of martial arts bestowed by heaven.

Just inheriting that talent, from breathing to muscles, and even skin reactions.

Even the minor details were extraordinary.

SS-rank Hunter Jung Seung-il could glimpse fragments of talent without even exchanging a single move.

“That guy is a Necromancer, right?”

“Either way, it was certain he was extraordinary.”

“If you evaluated him like that, why were you so surprised?”

“I didn’t expect him to reach level 100 in just one month.”

An unprecedented explosive growth rate!

Even the Domestic Big 5 don’t push their affiliated Hunters this harshly.

Even during the early days of the Great Catastrophe when they fought for their lives.

There was no case of rising from D-rank to C-rank in just one month.

“That’s what I remember.”

“It’s not in the WHU data either.”

Choi Ji-woong additionally showed data he secured by pressing his subordinate staff.

Outstanding talent.

Ambition to become stronger.

He was a Hunter lacking in nothing.

“I think it’s fortunate this guy didn’t accept offers from the Domestic Big 5.”

“That would have been quite troublesome.”

Chief Choi sighed lightly.

The Rift Bureau also didn’t welcome the collapse of the Big 5 structure.

If one guild came to dominate the domestic Hunter industry.

The harmful effects of monopoly would surely emerge.

Magic stone supply and byproduct supply issues would be the least of concerns.

Gate management was directly linked to public safety, so having one guild hold hegemony over the Hunter industry wasn’t desirable.

“Mir tried to pick a fight and failed.”

“Guild Master Yong Cheon-woo is a greedy person.”

“Yes. If competition doesn’t work, he’s someone who’ll make the next move to restrain.”

“Then you understand well that this isn’t the time to just sit back and watch.”

Jung Seung-il brought up the main topic again.

“I rubbed hands well with those high-ups and got approval.”

“As expected of the Chief.”

“If Director had this position, it would have ended with just one shout without any hand-rubbing.”

A Korean legend who stands shoulder to shoulder with the 12 Heroes.

If Jung Seung-il had even a little interest in power.

Both ruling and opposition parties would have sent love calls.

“It’s bothersome.”

“Don’t you feel sorry watching your junior get beaten up at the parliamentary audit?”

“I think it’s fortunate I don’t have to go to that position.”

“Ah, so cold.”

“So when will the Rangers be established?”

“We should announce it. Soon.”

Suddenly.

Choi Ji-woong pointed to an article on his mobile phone.

“This guy. Do you think he’ll get S-rank?”

“Yes.”

“Without retaking?”

“He’s always shown more than imagination. Hunter Park Min-ho.”

Promoted to S-rank after 5 years.

Less than 10 days after rising to D-rank, he killed a mutated C-rank boss monster.

And.

After a month had passed, he knocked on the Tower of Ascension again.

Even searching the entire world, there had never been a Hunter who grew this dramatically.

“He must have been confident he’d achieve S-rank this time too.”

Jung Seung-il spoke with conviction.

How far would Min-ho’s growth streak, which had always brought surprises, continue?

Even the two people sitting in the chief’s office couldn’t easily guess.

“Director. Can we schedule a meeting after the promotion exam ends?”

“I’ll arrange it as quickly as possible.”

“Please recruit Hunter Park as Ranger No. 1.”

“That’s exactly what I was hoping for.”

Jung Seung-il’s tone carried firm determination.

* * *

[Overall Evaluation ― S-rank]

Sh, shit.

This actually worked.

My legs gave out and I collapsed right there.

【You did it.】

【The girl never doubted you would receive S-rank.】

Don’t speak so calmly.

My heart is pounding like it’s about to burst right now.

It was different from the D-rank exam.

The exam I had challenged without missing a single time for 4 years.

Because of that.

I knew the content inside and out, and thanks to Heavenly Martial Body, I could be confident about promotion.

C-rank was different.

The Necromancer class job exam.

Since Necromancers themselves were rare to begin with, there wasn’t much information available.

How could I be confident about S-rank when I didn’t even know the exam content?

【Have more confidence in yourself.】

【Even Iron Head occasionally says something right.】

【Come out, Mage. Let’s duel!】

After slipping up in exams for over 4 years.

My heart naturally shrank back.

I guess you could call it a type of trauma.

“Fine. I’ll try to have confidence like you guys said.”

【Haha. That’s how my Lord, Isra’s master, should be.】

【I’ll always be by Master’s side to help, so don’t worry.】

How reassuring.

[Skills will be added as promotion rewards.]

[Corpse Tailoring is added.]

[Necromantic Structure Construction is added.]

[Corpse Tailoring]

Grade: C

Classification: Passive

Understanding: 0%

Tans and sews corpse skin to attach it.

Processed skin has the effect of strengthening undead.

*This is a growth-type skill.

[Necromantic Structure Construction]

Grade: C

Classification: Passive

Constructs structures using the dead as materials.

Structures provide various options such as improving necromancy or blacksmith abilities.

*This is a growth-type skill.

Corpse Tailoring?

“Tch.”

【Why do you look so disappointed?】

“I should have modified Ingrid after getting promoted.”

I even did needlework to create skin tone as similar to humans as possible.

If I had the Corpse Tailoring skill, I would have gained the benefit of increased stats.

What a waste, such a waste.

【Hmm. I’ll benefit when you modify me.】

【I’m fine. I’m already satisfied enough.】

【Hahaha. I’ll take the lead then, Mage.】

【Ah. I don’t really like that idea?】

What exactly are you trying to take the lead in?

I think I understand what kind of ability Corpse Tailoring is.

The second additional skill is construction.

“I won’t have immediate use for it.”

Building a workshop with my own hands?

It’s appealing, but materials are the problem.

If a structure made from bones and flesh were sitting right in the middle of a residential area.

“It’d be perfect for getting reported.”

Necromantic structures, huh.

I’ll have to buy some land later and experiment with it.

【The effects of Corpse Processing and Crafting will also increase further.】

“There’s still a long way to go before they get strengthened.”

The two growth-type skills come with a triple proficiency penalty.

Gate conquest.

Practice at the blacksmith shop.

Training.

I couldn’t quickly raise the understanding of Corpse Crafting and Processing while handling all those tasks.

It did rise quite a bit while creating Armed Zombie Warriors and Draco.

But since understanding was just short of 50%, there was still a long way to go before the grade would increase.

“Still, it’s my fundamental ability, so I’ll strengthen it quickly.”

[Death Space is strengthened as the user’s grade increases.]

[Death Space]

[Grade: D → C]

[The number of storable corpses increases to 20.]

Oh.

Ohhh!

“Since there was no understanding level, it strengthens according to grade.”

【This will help with expanding our forces.】

【Should we make some magic-type undead this time?】

Uh, guys.

I’m the one who makes undead.

Just because Death Space is empty doesn’t mean they pop up and fill the spots, you know?

【Perfect. Quickly make them to raise the understanding of Corpse Processing and Crafting.】

Damn it.

[Blacksmith’s Soul skill is registered as an additional reward.]

[Craftsman’s Breathing skill is registered as an additional reward.]

[Blacksmith’s Soul]

Grade: S

Classification: Passive

Equipment type items’ effects are increased by 20%.

[Craftsman’s Breathing]

Grade: C

Classification: Passive

Stamina consumption is reduced while Metallurgy is active.

Blacksmith’s Soul?

“I’ve heard of it.”

Victor Ormahe, one of the 12 Heroes who was both a blacksmith and warrior.

Though his capabilities as a warrior fell behind other heroes.

With equipment customized for his personal use.

It’s said he used the [Blacksmith’s Soul] effect to elevate his armament abilities one level higher, displaying power befitting a hero.

【Not bad.】

“Old man. Your reaction is rather lukewarm?”

This is a hero’s ability!

【I’m worried.】

Why are you reacting like that too?

【I’m concerned Master might grab a weapon and charge at enemies.】

【Monsters are dangerous. Lord should stay put.】

Geez.

These subordinates of mine.

When their master gains a good ability, they should think of ways to utilize it.

Are you thinking of keeping me rotting in the rear?

I clicked my tongue inwardly and examined the rewards again.

The last skill I obtained was Craftsman’s Breathing.

It’s an intuitive option.

“They say the simpler the option, the better.”

Ehehehehe.

Good.

This reward was satisfying too.

【You absolutely must not charge forward swinging weapons.】

Ah.

I said I won’t!

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