My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 82
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Episode 82
That afternoon.
[Rift Management Agency External Cooperation Project, Analyzing Rangers!]
[The person selected as Ranger No. 1 is the Guui-dong Necromancer!]
[Digging into Park Min-ho, the next SS-rank Hunter recognized by Jung Seung-il!]
…
Online, articles about the Rift Management Agency’s announcement and Min-ho poured out like bamboo shoots after rain.
[Kari]
―Our country’s second SS-rank possibility?
└ Still, SS is a bit much.
└ Even reaching S-rank would be amazing.
└ You know that traitor failed the S-rank test this time?
└ I only want to hear his obituary.
[Ennu]
―But if dual positions are allowed, won’t only Rift Management Agency Hunters become suckers?
└ They say they’ll only recruit verified 1% talent like Park Min-ho.
└ What verification.
└ If Jung Seung-il says he’s the next SS-rank, that’s verification.
└ Isn’t this rigged with the Rift Management Agency?
└ Do you think SS-rank is a joke?
[Serifen]
―Embracing outstanding superhumans. Only great nations can do this.
└ What’s your nationality?
└ You used a translator, didn’t you?
└ Is Korea afraid of China?
└ Just turn off your VPN.
[Hypnos]
―The Rift Management Agency is finally working.
└ Yeah, after losing Jung Shin-ho, they’re trying to prevent talent drain.
└ The junk car leaves and a new car comes…!
└ Better late than never.
It wasn’t just online that was heated.
Broadcasting stations replaced their regular programs with discussions themed around statements from the Rift Management Agency announcement.
[Emergency Programming ― National Debate]
[The Possibility of a New SS-rank Hunter’s Emergence, What Do You Think?]
[Panelists – Professor Park Gi-tae from Korea University’s Rift Studies Department / Yang Seo-yeon, Phoenix Guild Master]
“Professor Park Gi-tae from Korea University’s Rift Studies Department. How many SS-rank Hunters are there worldwide?”
“Including the five surviving members of the 12 Heroes, there are twenty-three.”
“That’s not a large number.”
“That’s correct.”
“Professor, do you think Hunter Park Min-ho’s promotion to SS-rank is possible?”
“If we go by academic consensus, I honestly feel Director Jung Seung-il’s statement lacks sufficient basis.”
Beep.
“Professor Park. Don’t you think people in the field have better instincts?”
“Phoenix Guild Master’s words also make sense. I’m just speaking based on data.”
“The average Necromancer grade is A-rank, but Hunter Park Min-ho’s growth trajectory is more pronounced, so I think S-rank or higher is definitely achievable.”
Yang Seo-yeon spoke at length without pause.
The executive producer listening to the two panelists’ conversation tilted his head.
“Does Park Min-ho have some connection with the Phoenix Guild?”
“They only met once in a Gate, apparently.”
“Then why is one of the Domestic Big Five defending him so strongly?”
“Who knows. Maybe they’re trying to send him a love call.”
“Well, it’s good for us since the ratings are doing well.”
Since experts were discussing based on their respective experiences and data.
It was much more professional than online comments, and the response was so good that viewers increased in real-time.
Moreover, the ripple effects of this press conference didn’t stop domestically.
SS-rank Hunters are few even when looking at the entire world.
Each SS-rank Hunter was called a walking strategic weapon.
In fact, SS-rank Hunters must go through complicated procedures to leave the country.
Since they’re powerful beings who could potentially overthrow decent-sized nations if they set their minds to it.
Getting permission from the government of the country they’re visiting is basic.
They have to go through various procedures.
“Jung Seung-il was confident he’s SS-rank material?”
“Isn’t that guy famous for not speaking empty words?”
“He’s not affiliated with a guild. Let’s try recruiting him.”
At the mention of SS-rank Hunter qualifications, major guilds from various countries began salivating.
“I knew this would happen.”
Yoo Jeong-kim.
The master of GGG, a major guild mainly active in California, laughed heartily.
“I knew this guy would cause a stir.”
“I discovered him first.”
“Executive Director Sophia. Let’s not nitpick every little thing.”
The Hunter called the Saint of LA.
Sophia let out a short sigh.
“This isn’t the time to be laughing so comfortably.”
They had made an investment proposal to Ascension Agency but didn’t see much return.
Who would have thought.
They didn’t expect him to refuse nearly 50 billion won.
“Let’s think positively. We’ve built a bridge.”
Yoo Jeong-kim laughed heartily.
“If you keep knocking without giving up, they’ll definitely open their heart.”
“There’s that persistence theory again.”
“Don’t be like that. How about you go there personally, Executive Director?”
“Can you handle the guild workload without me?”
“To serve such a precious person, we should make that much effort, shouldn’t we?”
“While I’m gone, Master will probably get pushed around by Executive Director William.”
“Hey now. I’m the master of GGG.”
There’s an invisible power struggle within GGG.
Yoo Jeong-kim, who is both a founding member and symbol of the guild.
And Executive Director William, who advocates white supremacy.
Recently, stories were gradually emerging about Executive Director William diligently going around persuading major shareholders who hold guild stakes.
Sophia smiled wryly and stood up.
“Then I’ll book a ticket.”
“Get a cheap one.”
“Obviously first class. Otherwise my back will ache.”
“Buy it with your own money.”
“I’ll bill you.”
The butterfly effect caused by the press conference made even America stir.
Sophia’s trip to Korea. Confirmed!
* * *
The Rangers’ founding ceremony and press conference.
Even after the major events swept by like a storm.
My daily life hadn’t changed much.
Clang! Bang!
“Now you’ve got the basics of mana forging down.”
Nam Jin-woo gave me a thumbs up.
“It’s thanks to your good teaching.”
“Then I’ll go get Master.”
“Pardon?”
“Master said he’d personally check your work once you learned the basics of mana forging.”
Hmm.
Master Han Yo-han is a bit overwhelming though.
Those bloodshot eyes were quite impressive.
【Hmm. That murderous appearance was like a berserker.】
Even Sir Isra, the Continental’s Greatest Swordsman, was surprised and told me to summon him.
It’s not my fault for feeling uncomfortable.
Definitely not.
But since he was going to check my technique, I had no excuse to refuse, so I waited nervously.
The heavy iron door opened.
“Hmm. You’ve already learned mana forging?”
Disheveled hair and bloodshot eyes.
Even seeing him again, he has a terrifying appearance.
【Hmm.】
【Oh my.】
Don’t be too wary.
Judging someone by their appearance isn’t a good habit.
But.
As I got closer to Master Han Yo-han, I unconsciously tensed my arms.
“Ah, hello.”
The craftsman barely acknowledged my greeting.
His bloodshot eyes looked at the iron plate I had been hammering just moments before.
“This one?”
“Yes, Master.”
“Not bad. Usable.”
Master Han Yo-han’s mouth twisted.
A fierce and menacing expression.
【Lord.】
【Master!】
My two vassals cried out urgently.
“I knew you’d like it.”
Nam Jin-woo replied with a smile.
What?
That’s a face that shows he likes it?
Doesn’t it look like he’s about to beat someone up?
I really can’t get used to this atmosphere.
“Hunter Park Min-ho.”
“Yes.”
“Can you try mana forging with this?”
Thud—
A metal with a subtle green glow.
No.
Looking closer, it’s not metal but ‘bone’.
[Green Drake Bone]
Grade: S
—When creating undead: Strength +120% / Health +70% / Durability +80% / Mana +120%
Green Drake bone.
Maybe because the inherent mana is tremendous.
The crafting options were also impressive.
【Amazing.】
【Green Drake bone. What a precious item!】
Both vassals were amazed.
“Is it alright for me to work on something so precious?”
“Even if you fail at mana forging, it won’t disappear, so it’s fine.”
Since he said it’s fine.
No need to refuse.
Besides, my hands were already itching to work as soon as I saw the Green Drake bone.
This is my first time attempting mana forging with bone.
Since it’s a material with dual metal/bone properties, wouldn’t it be better?
I put the Green Drake bone in the furnace and waited for it to heat up.
“Internal temperature is 2100 degrees.”
It needs to be heated much more than steel.
I waited for the entire bone to turn crimson red, then immediately took it out.
Clang!
Bang!
I hammered and folded it as I had learned, then hammered it again.
It’s different.
I can feel it more clearly than when hammering iron.
When I brought the hammer down once.
The change that occurred when the injected mana synchronized with the bone.
Hit me right in the brain.
At the same time.
I gained one more realization.
That ordinary bones wouldn’t be able to handle mana forging.
The impact generated during the forging process.
Thanks to my ability [Bone Metallurgy], there’s some correction.
But ordinary bones would clearly shatter into pieces without lasting three strikes.
I’m lucky that Green Drake bone was my first attempt.
Thanks to that, I got a clear sense of how to fold and refine bones.
Clang!
[Your understanding of mana forging has greatly increased.]
[Dexterity stat increases by 3.]
After folding it four times, I put down the hammer.
This is as far as my skill goes.
If I attempted more forging, the mana arrangement I injected would become disrupted.
The Green Drake bone still retained heat, having just come out of the furnace.
“Hmm.”
Master Han Yo-han touched the result with his bare hands.
Wow.
Craftsmen are unfazed even by heat over 1,000 degrees.
“Ah! It’s hot.”
it wasn’t.
“Blacksmiths have fire resistance, but not enough to touch heated iron.”
“Ah.”
“There are skills like Third Hand though.”
Thank you, Jin-woo!
Even after hearing Nam Jin-woo’s explanation, Master Han Yo-han continued examining the Green Drake bone that had undergone mana forging for quite some time.
“A little more and you’ll be better than me.”
Recognition from our country’s greatest craftsman.
Even knowing it was just empty words, my lips twitched upward.
“Master isn’t the type to say empty words.”
“Huh.”
“Master finds handling bone difficult too.”
Master Han Yo-han’s mouth twisted.
That’s supposed to be a smile?
No matter how I look at it, that’s the face of someone seeing their mortal enemy.
“Could you help with my work later?”
“Me help with Master Han Yo-han’s work?”
“I need someone skilled in bone refining.”
“Master has expectations for Hunter Park who specializes in handling bone.”
Well I’ll be.
Even if it’s because of my bone-handling ability.
I never thought the day would come when the country’s top blacksmith would have expectations of me.
Being mentioned as the next SS-rank candidate.
My birthday is still far off, but why is everyone acting like this.
“Next time I’ll personally guide you.”
“Yes, Master.”
After refining the Green Drake bone, evening had already arrived.
While leaving the Blacksmith District and heading to my studio apartment, promising to meet again.
【Do you sense it?】
“Yeah.”
I turned around and shouted.
“I know you’re hiding there, so come out.”
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