My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 97

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Episode 97

[Previously created undead are included in the crafting process.]

[Spirit power circuits are connected, so they are recognized as one entity.]

[Warning! If you proceed with this process as is, existing undead may be destroyed.]

[Do you wish to proceed?]

What’s there to ask.

“Proceed.”

All I’m losing is a bit of money and time.

Compared to the rewards when successful, it’s nothing.

[Including other entities in the corpse crafting process.]

[This is a form of undead not recorded in the Akashic Records.]

[The Blood Demon and Armed Zombie Enhanced will be connected as one entity.]

[If either one is destroyed, it will return to its original undead form.]

[Please name the new undead.]

Unlike with the Armed Zombie Warrior, no rejection reaction appeared.

What remarkable progress.

Ehehehehe!

【The new undead would be classified as heavy cavalry, wouldn’t it?】

“I suppose so.”

【I’d like to suggest a name.】

“What is it?”

【Tigris. An honorable name bestowed upon the Emperor’s direct heavy cavalry.】

The Emperor’s direct forces.

That’s quite a grandiose name.

“Sounds like something from social studies class.”

Still.

I liked it.

“I’ll go with Tigris.”

[The new undead’s designation has been decided as Tigris.]

[Information about this entity will be recorded in the Akashic Records.]

[Tigris]

Race: Undead

Grade: B

Stats

Strength: 742

Agility: 413

Stamina: 755

Durability: 901

Mana: 468

*Skills

―Ferocious Charge[B]

―Valiant Stride[B]

―Brandish Attack[B]

―Undying Legion[C+]

―Dead Doping[C+]

The specs are on Draco’s level.

It seems to be because I combined the Armed Zombie Warrior with a Raptor corpse.

Draco was difficult to mass-produce due to byproduct supply issues.

On the other hand, Tigris has the advantage of easy reinforcement since materials aren’t hard to obtain.

“The skill composition has changed quite a bit too.”

Axe Technique was deleted and charge-related abilities were added in large numbers.

[Ferocious Charge] inflicts guaranteed stun and massive physical damage when charging at maximum speed.

[Valiant Stride] has the effect of ignoring interference effects and granting additional buffs when charging.

A skillset perfectly suited to the ‘heavy cavalry’ concept appeared.

【Magnificent! As expected of my Lord!】

“Having a charge-specialized unit will make Master’s army even stronger.”

【I dislike horses, my Lord.】

I secretly hoped an achievement would be added, but it remained quiet.

Since I achieved my main objective, I wasn’t disappointed.

“Should I assign Tigris to the knight order?”

【I recommend operating heavy cavalry separately.】

Sir Isra’s knight order is specialized in fighting with both feet on the ground, he says.

“When I think of knights, don’t they ride horses?”

【That seems to be common sense in your world, but not in mine.】

He says the roles of knights and heavy cavalry are completely different.

Well, if he prefers foot soldiers, what can I do.

I should respect that.

Grumble.

“Ugh. I’m getting hungry.”

[AM – 01:13]

Time had passed midnight before I knew it while working frantically.

It was natural that I was hungry.

“Master. Let’s hurry and go eat soup!”

Ingrid tried to sidle up next to me.

Look at this girl.

I knew she had a big appetite, but isn’t she being too aggressive just because she’s hungry?

I stepped back to create some distance.

“Sorry for making you wait. Let’s hurry and go eat.”

“Ah. That’s not what I meant.”

【Hahaha. How pathetic, mage.】

“Tch.”

What are you two talking about.

I grabbed my constantly grumbling stomach and headed to the soup restaurant.

* * *

After clashing with the Chinese Hunters.

I canceled all Gate raid and blacksmith practice schedules and stayed at the workshop.

Clang! Claang!

【It’s already the third day. Are you alright?】

“More or less.”

On the first day, I went back to my studio apartment to get some sleep before coming out.

But seeing reporters still swarming the next day, I couldn’t go back to the apartment.

Since all the tools needed for work are at the workshop.

From the next day on, I went to a nearby motel to sleep after creating undead.

―Tigris: 3 units.

―Armed Zombie Warrior: 2 units.

This is the military strength I restored by working for two days straight.

To fill the knight order’s full roster, I need to make 3 more Armed Zombie Warriors.

I haven’t even touched the mage corps yet.

I’ll probably have to live as a workshop Earthbound Spirit for about a week.

“I think prioritizing military expansion was the right choice.”

【It’s right to reduce variables.】

During the stay at the workshop.

Ingrid melted magic stones and devoted herself to research.

[Cyclone skill is added.]

[Cyclone]

Grade: C

Classification: Magic

Launches a whirlwind. The whirlwind containing countless blades grinds up anything it touches head-on.

A projectile-type magic shot in a straight line.

It had excellent versatility as it could be used for both single-target and area attacks.

The weakness was that its power was a bit lacking for a C-grade spell.

With Ingrid’s unique ability, it wasn’t a big problem.

【Lord! Researching swordsmanship would also help increase combat power!】

“When you go ‘yap,’ skills get added instantly.”

【Tigris isn’t affected by that, so wouldn’t skill research be unnecessary?】

Oh.

That makes… sense!

“Iron Head. You’re a sword specialist.”

【I learned spearmanship and horsemanship as general education.】

“You want to consume precious magic stones for general education level skills?”

【Hahaha. Have you forgotten who I am? I’m Sir Isra, the Continental’s Greatest Swordsman.】

Continental’s Greatest ‘Sword’sman, right.

Not spears.

Just as I was thinking that, Sir Isra grabbed a poker.

Whoosh!

Sharp.

My senses honed by Heavenly Martial Body crudely read the profound principles contained in the thrust.

This was spearmanship at the level of Imperial Swordsmanship.

That’s way too advanced for general education.

“Hmph. So what.”

【Hahaha! The Lord understood, but this is why mages won’t do.】

“It was martial arts of quite high level.”

“Uh, hmm. I see.”

“But there’s one problem.”

【What is it?】

“Did you forget that higher grades also take longer research time?”

【Ah.】

The reason Ingrid focused on researching lower grades.

High-grade skills take an enormous amount of research time.

If the workshop grade increases.

Or if the Revived One’s capabilities improve, the speed might increase a bit more.

At the current level, it takes over a day to research one C-grade skill.

Can’t you tell from how she developed only one [Cyclone] during two full days of hammering?

“Pick something appropriate.”

【I’ll keep that in mind.】

If you get greedy and struggle researching A-grade skills.

I won’t let it slide, so you’d better be prepared.

Now that I’ve cooled off some sweat, shall I resume work?

Just as a hand-shaped shadow fell over the hammer placed on the anvil.

Buzzzz—

[President Baek]

Wow. Look at that timing.

The hand that was about to grab the hammer moved toward the phone.

“I answered the phone.”

—Sorry to bother you when you’re busy.

“Come on. It’s just the usual work.”

—Well, I made a mistake.

What’s this about.

An uncharacteristic word came from President Baek’s mouth.

“Come on. How can a person be perfect? Anyone can make mistakes.”

—I’m sorry for causing trouble for Hunter Park.

“What happened that you’re saying all this?”

—Actually, on the day Tourang attacked Hunter Park, GGG contacted us.

GGG is a guild that competes for 1st and 2nd place in the western US region.

They even made an investment proposal to the agency.

“Didn’t you reject the investment?”

—Yes. But GGG expressed their desire to meet with me.

“The Boss is just a bonus and I’m the real purpose, right?”

—That would be right.

I didn’t say that to hurt President Baek’s feelings.

The past agency investment deal was ultimately targeting me too.

—The meeting proposal didn’t mention Hunter Park specifically, so I was going to accept the proposal first and then tell you about it.

“That day was quite chaotic.”

How could anyone have known that Chinese Hunters would suppress even their grades to enter the Gate?

He said he gave a positive response to GGG’s proposal.

But forgot to relay it while dealing with the aftermath of the Chinese Hunter attack incident.

“It’s nothing serious.”

—Well, the thing is. Executive Director Sophia is scheduled to arrive at Incheon International Airport soon.

What?

What did you say?

‘The Saint of Los Angeles’ Sophia, landing in Korea!

* * *

“H-have a pleasant trip.”

“Good work.”

Sophia winked with one eye.

The immigration officer made a flustered expression.

Blonde hair and blue eyes.

Flawless skin and distinct features.

Even without knowing the title Saint of Los Angeles, her appearance was enough to draw attention.

The attendants who followed behind gathered the luggage.

“I’m excited.”

One attendant approached and spoke up.

“Um, isn’t it excessive for the Executive Director to personally come to Korea?”

“Heh. Are you being serious?”

A flash of contempt passed over her blue eyes.

The attendant made an ‘eek’ expression.

“You do know that there was a national dispute because of Mister Park, right?”

“Ah, I’m aware.”

“He’s a talent that none other than an Executor has taken notice of.”

Executor.

It’s the title used by foreigners when addressing Jung Seung-il Response Director.

He mainly operates in East Asia, so he’s not as famous as the 12 Heroes.

But everyone who knows Jung Seung-il’s military prowess was aware of it.

“Can James fight and win against a squad of B-rank Hunters who took weakening elixirs?”

Weakening elixirs.

Top secret information that the Korean Government hadn’t grasped.

GGG had already secured it.

“…I could win.”

“A Hunter who just got promoted to C-rank accomplished something that even A-rank Hunters would have to weigh their chances for.”

“I apologize.”

Even in the vast United States.

There was no Hunter who had shown Min-ho’s level of explosive growth rate and military power.

“Oh my. Look at me. I ended up nagging. Don’t mind it.”

Sophia smiled lightly with her eyes.

‘I can understand these guys’ reactions though.’

The attendants are all A-rank Hunters.

The top 0.1% among Hunters.

Warrior-class Hunters who have reached the level of emitting aura.

Magic-class Hunters are powerhouses who can deploy D-rank and below magic through silent casting.

Since they were such people, it was understandable they’d be jealous of paying attention to one C-rank in the Far East.

James’s line of objection was also problematic.

A talent that Executive William had selected and cultivated.

His accompanying them as an attendant this time also had a strong purpose of monitoring Sophia.

Go ahead and monitor.

Nothing would change just because he was watching from the side.

‘Even if his track record so far has been impressive, there’s no guarantee it will continue in the future.’

The wall called enlightenment.

Even Hunters with outstanding talent struggled from B-rank and above.

Even at GGG, there were cases where newcomers recruited with large sums couldn’t grasp the thread of enlightenment and collapsed.

The sharp attitude shown by the attendants also stemmed from that.

No matter how amazing Min-ho was.

They knew that if he couldn’t overcome the wall, his growth potential would have limits.

‘We’ll know by watching. That much.’

Beyond the immigration area.

The moment they entered the airport interior.

The figure of Min-ho, the rookie of interest she had been watching so keenly, appeared on Sophia’s retina.

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