My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 79

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Episode 79

[Corpse Processing has grown to C-rank.]

[When creating undead with processed parts, an additional 40% is added to ability stat bonus.]

[Processing time is reduced by 15%.]

Additional bonus to ability stat increases.

So.

[Goblin Tendon]

―Agility + 5%

If it says that.

40% of 5%.

An additional 2% is added through the skill effect.

“Not bad, I guess.”

【Your evaluation is too harsh.】

“As Master’s skills strengthen, our abilities have also increased.”

“Can you feel that difference?”

【Of course. A true knight must accurately assess their own capabilities.】

“Same for mages. I need to maintain optimal condition for mana rearrangement efficiency.”

To detect even minute spec changes so precisely.

As expected, those with SSS-rank talent who reached the pinnacle in their respective fields were different.

Right.

Get it together.

Min-ho.

Disappointed because the increase is small?

Where did you sell your original intentions?

Smack!

【Why so suddenly!】

“Master?!”

My cheek stings.

“I think I’ve been too complacent lately.”

Every little bit adds up to make a mountain.

I’ve gotten too relaxed after collecting a few great achievements recently.

As the two vassals said.

Spec increase options were always right.

Next.

[Corpse Crafting is enhanced to C-rank.]

[You learn the crafting methods for Zombie Enhanced Soldier / Dark Hood.]

Zombie Enhanced Soldier is a monster with specs improved through drugs.

During the creation process, if you inject reagents and mana into specific parts.

A monster that overwhelms ordinary zombies is born.

“Drug mixing is more on the alchemy side, isn’t it?”

“Right.”

Good grief.

Just how much of a mixed bag is this profession going to be?

I never expected to be told to learn alchemy on top of everything else.

“Ingrid.”

“Sorry. I don’t know the alchemy field deeply enough.”

“No, that’s understandable.”

I just asked just in case.

【How unfortunate. Enhanced soldier creation has become difficult.】

Huh.

Who said that, Sir Isra.

“I have to make it.”

【Didn’t you say Master is hopeless at drug preparation?】

“I never said I’d do it myself.”

Those reagents.

They’re all items sold on the market.

Behold.

This is the power of capitalism!

“It does have more prerequisites than ordinary necromancy.”

“Can’t be helped. Oh well.”

“Still, the undead that Master personally crafts are much stronger.”

Undead receive slightly lower evaluations than their listed grade.

They have clear weaknesses to holy power and fire.

Their physical abilities also lag behind monsters of the same grade.

Monsters that are easy to deal with if you know the tricks.

However, the undead I create are different.

Overwhelming specs!

The + grade that only gets attached to boss monsters.

Even the Armed Zombie Warriors all have it.

【Sharing Master’s motor skills is also a great threat.】

Minions who enjoy the Heavenly Martial Body effect together.

Thanks to that, even a single Armed Zombie Warrior can overwhelm a D-rank boss monster.

“Draco isn’t ordinary either.”

Ingrid said while fiddling with Draco’s jaw.

A naturally B-rank minion.

If it became known that a D-rank Hunter created it, it might overturn common knowledge in Hunter studies.

And.

Up to my greatest masterpieces, the two vassals.

The disadvantage of requiring a lot of work?

Come on.

The advantages are much greater.

“Still, I’m not learning alchemy.”

Blacksmith techniques.

Swordsmanship.

Even magic.

Just how many fields am I currently learning?

At least those three are my specialty + the vassals have talent for them.

Alchemy doesn’t even have related skills.

“If I expand into more fields, I’ll end up being mediocre at everything.”

【Good thinking. In that spirit, how about sword training?】

“That’s enough. Iron Head. Trying to monopolize Master!”

While the two vassals were growling at each other.

I examined the Dark Hood crafting method etched in my mind.

“This one’s a mage.”

Unlike the Skeleton Mage, it’s a monster that’s halfway into being a spirit.

[Wail of the Dead]

[Mage’s Heart]

[Specter Wood Root]

…

The materials needed for crafting look quite expensive.

Let’s buy some materials when they come into the Hunter Market.

I would have raised the grades of both skills too.

I immediately finished conquering the Gate and came out.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

Drinking the coffee that President Baek offered, I felt my fatigue washing away.

“You worked hard too, President.”

“Do you have any plans this evening?”

“No.”

“Hmm, actually, we received contact from the Rift Bureau.”

President Baek’s expression is quite serious.

“What about?”

“I heard that the Rift Bureau has been working on a new project recently.”

Wait.

A new project?

“I’ve heard something similar before.”

I told President Baek about the story Director Jung Seung-il had shared at the gopchang restaurant.

“It seems they want to recruit Hunter Park for the new project.”

“You don’t know the specifics, do you?”

“No.”

Should I meet with them directly to discuss it?

“President Baek, please come with me.”

“Me too?”

“I’d like you to help judge whether the Rift Bureau’s proposal is worthwhile.”

“Thank you for trusting me.”

“What time is the appointment?”

“Six o’clock in the evening. The location is that gopchang restaurant.”

Hmm.

I can’t resist gopchang.

“I’ll stop by the Hunter Market first and then go at the appointed time.”

“Understood. Then I’ll finish up and get moving.”

President Baek answered with energy.

* * *

The Hunter Market, visited after several days.

“I have quite a lot to buy today.”

First, I purchased several pieces of equipment for Ingrid.

“How about these clothes?”

“Hmm. They don’t suit me.”

Aha.

Our Ingrid is a subordinate who cares about appearance as much as performance?

Can’t be helped.

I have no choice but to use a cheat key here.

[Five-Colored Orb]

Grade: Rare

Classification: Orb

Restriction: Mage

Durability: 70/70

An orb made from morganite that endured containing various attributes.

*Rearrangement speed reduced by 10%.

*Power +15% when applying multiple attributes

*Power +10% for projectile-type magic

*Concentration Lv 33

[Long Horn Leather Pants]

Grade: Rare

Classification: Pants

Restriction: None

Durability: 270/270

Made by tanning the leather of Long Horns skilled at escaping.

*Acceleration Lv 31

*Physical Defense Lv 15

*Back Step skill built-in.

[Back Step]

Classification: Common

Grade: C

Type: Active

Move 20 meters backward.

Unaffected by restraint-related status ailments.

Leather pants that fit perfectly with the apprentice witch outfit.

With the orb floating in the air added, it became similar to what I saw in my dreams.

“Oh my! I’m so moved!”

【Hmm. It suits you well. As expected, my Lord’s aesthetic sense is remarkable.】

You flatter me.

I knew it would pass if the fashion was similar to my previous life’s memories.

I considered performance in my own way too.

Mana amplification and even an evasion skill for urgent situations.

While looking around to see if there was anything else to buy.

“That ring. Isn’t it decent?”

[Ring of the Dull]

Grade: Rare

Classification: Accessory

Restriction: Mage

Durability: 50/50

A ring crafted by a mage who desired great mana. It has a mana amplification effect but reduces control ability.

*Mana +25%

*Mana Amplification Lv 45

*Mana Insensitivity Lv 12

It increases mana by 25%.

The amplification option is high too.

Options good enough to believe it’s Unique rather than Rare.

The problem is what’s below that.

“Ugh. Insensitivity?”

The insensitivity penalty is the natural enemy of Mage Hunters.

It’s not simply that mana rearrangement speed becomes slower.

The senses themselves become dull, lowering magic success rates too.

The first two options are excellent, but it was judged as Rare grade because of the attached debuff.

“Actually, that’s good.”

“Huh?”

“Something like insensitivity won’t be a penalty for me.”

They say Master of Magic isn’t greatly affected by debuffs related to mana control.

Then that means I’m fine too?

“Even without the ability’s help, this level of penalty won’t be a problem for a Grand Witch.”

Oh.

A confident look.

“As expected of the Eclipse Witch.”

“Hohoho.”

An item comparable to Unique grade if not for the mana insensitivity penalty.

I bought it and gave it to Ingrid.

“Master. I have one request.”

“What is it?”

“Would you put the ring on my finger yourself?”

【Gah! Don’t pull any tricks, Mage!】

Sir Isra threw a fit.

“Tch.”

The total amount spent on item purchases was 200 million.

The [Five-Colored Orb] and [Long Horn Leather Boots] were quite expensive.

The [Ring of the Dull] was practically bought for nothing.

“Thank you, customer!”

It must have been problematic inventory.

There was nothing noteworthy among the byproducts.

【It’s unfortunate there were no byproducts with special options.】

“Can’t always hit the jackpot.”

Draco alone was tremendous income.

Even if I wanted to do additional crafting, there’s nothing for sale.

Instead, I bought reagents in bulk needed for crafting [Zombie Enhancement Potions].

Just because I know the recipe.

Doesn’t mean the success rate is 100%.

“You’ll use them for additional research too, right?”

“You’re quite perceptive.”

“The Girl understands Master’s heart the best.”

Time flew by as I focused on shopping.

“Eek. I’ll be late.”

I stuffed all the luggage into the subspace carrier.

And headed to my destination.

* * *

A signboard showing traces of time.

“You’ve arrived.”

President Baek, who had arrived first, bowed his head lightly upon seeing me.

“Yes. You came early.”

10 minutes before the appointment time.

I thought I wouldn’t be late, but how diligent of him.

“There’s someone who came even earlier than me.”

Ah.

Aah.

“Is the Response Director inside?”

“Yes. When I arrived 10 minutes early, I saw the Response Department’s official vehicle was already parked.”

That means he came at least 20 minutes before the appointment time.

How burdensome.

“Don’t worry about it too much.”

“But it’s Director Jung Seung-il.”

“The Rift Bureau is the one making the request. So be confident.”

Right.

Today I came to hear what the Rift Bureau has to say.

Let’s hear what kind of proposal they’ve prepared.

“Whew.”

I took one deep breath.

And pushed open the shabby door to go inside.

“Welcome, Hunter Park Min-ho.”

The second time seeing South Korea’s hero.

Director Jung Seung-il offered me a seat with his characteristically stiff expression.

“It’s been a while, Response Director.”

“You must be Director Baek Seong-hyeon from Seven Stars. Nice to meet you.”

“I’m now CEO Baek of Ascension Agency.”

President Baek stood slightly beside me.

“And I’m also here to represent our Hunter Park Min-ho’s position.”

“Good. Then I should order plenty of food.”

The grill starting to heat up.

No.

Actually, the atmosphere might be the thing that’s heating up.

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