My Skeleton Soldier Is Strange - Chapter 61

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Chapter 61
Of course, even accounting for that, questions lingered.
‘Could there have been other raids running simultaneously?’
Dalikssor’s raid was an event that commanded nationwide—no, worldwide attention. Though given the sheer scale of Evern Online, roughly a hundred such “worldwide events” were happening concurrently.
In any case, it was true that the first Subjugation Force seemed somewhat undermanned for an event of such magnitude.
Especially.
‘Looking at specs alone, they’d be more than twice my level.’
The more I observed the Guard Soldiers whose capabilities far exceeded my own, the more acutely I felt it.
“Even though we were invited, the pressure is no joke.”
“…I know what you mean.”
These were elite operatives worthy of being called the White Guild’s finest. They were warriors so formidable that no one would dare challenge them recklessly. The way their sharp eyes surveyed their surroundings evoked an image of an impenetrable defensive wall.
—Tap!
That was when it happened.
A man approached Kim Jae-beom and Ye-jin rapidly.
“Welcome.”
It was Aran, the one who had handed his business card to Kim Jae-beom.
‘He looks far better now.’
Aran, standing before Kim Jae-beom and Ye-jin, appeared strikingly different from before. He was clad entirely in pristine white armor, fortified from head to toe. The dazzling snow-white plates announced him as one of the White Guild’s representative figures.
Now, no trace of injury remained on Aran’s body. His wounded form had healed completely, radiating robust vitality. Every movement brimmed with vibrant life force and vigor.
A magnificent greatsword rested across his back. The broad blade emanated a weighty presence that spoke to its master’s formidable strength. The keen edge reflected light with sharp brilliance.
Aran’s face was concealed by a white helm. Yet the lips visible between the slightly raised visor held a confident smile. Despite the grueling battles endured, an unshakeable will of iron was evident.
He approached Kim Jae-beom and Ye-jin with vigor and offered his hand in greeting. The firm handshake carried the deep trust of a seasoned warrior. In Aran’s completely restored form, one could feel the dignity of a White Guild knight.
“I gave you my card, but I never expected you to find me so quickly.”
Aran offered his greeting in a bright, resonant voice. His tone was filled with genuine hospitality. With a serious yet warm gaze, he regarded Kim Jae-beom and Ye-jin.
Clad in sturdy armor, wielding a magnificent greatsword, and crowned with a white helm, Aran embodied righteous chivalry. The impression of goodness and strength he conveyed radiated pride in his guild.
As the face representing the guild, he carried himself with confident and dignified composure when receiving guests. Bearing the honor of the White Guild upon his shoulders, he stood with assured presence.
“You seem to have been doing well.”
Kim Jae-beom offered a warm greeting to Aran, extending his right hand smoothly.
“Ahem!”
Aran let out a small cough upon seeing Kim Jae-beom’s hand. For reasons unclear, his body flinched slightly. Ye-jin found Aran’s reaction puzzling.
“Perhaps you—”
“Pleased to meet you!”
In that instant, Aran grasped Kim Jae-beom’s hand. Though he wore gauntlets, the handshake posed no difficulty. Aran’s meticulously crafted gauntlets could modulate pressure with precision.
‘They’re gleaming.’
Kim Jae-beom examined Aran’s gauntlets.
He had never seen equipment like this before.
“Hmm….”
Aran’s gauntlets were crafted from pure white metal. The material appeared robust and solid, shimmering subtly as it caught the sunlight. Delicate patterns were etched across the gauntlet’s surface, adding artistic beauty.
Five gemstones were set in a row across the back of the gauntlet’s hand. Each jewel gleamed in a different hue, captivating the eye.
On the far left sat a brilliant ruby, burning with passionate crimson like dancing flames. Beside it lay a sapphire tinged with deep blue, evoking the color of a mysterious, fathomless sea.
In the center, a brilliant emerald gleamed with verdant radiance. The vibrant green seemed to symbolize hope itself. Beside the emerald, a golden topaz shone with luminous intensity, its saffron hue appearing to represent the guild’s wealth and glory.
On the far right, a purple amethyst displayed its enigmatic beauty. The unfathomable violet hue seemed to harbor mysterious power beyond comprehension.
The five gems each radiated their own distinct allure while achieving an exquisite harmony. The kaleidoscopic light they emanated bestowed an awe-inspiring aura upon the gauntlet.
This splendor simultaneously showcased the guild’s prestige and proclaimed the wearer’s elevated status. The gauntlet, radiating its mystical luminescence, transcended mere defensive equipment—it was a symbol of power itself.
“Would you care to try it on?”
Sensing my gaze, Aran graciously removed the gauntlet and offered it to me.
Under normal circumstances, I would have declined.
“If it’s no trouble, I’d appreciate it.”
Since I’d been invited here, there was no need to be overly cautious.
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Curiosity drew me to borrow Aran’s gauntlet. I carefully slipped it onto my hand. The gauntlet clung to my palm like a glove, fitting perfectly and offering surprising comfort.
With a crisp click, the gauntlet locked into place flawlessly. In that instant, the gems embedded within began to radiate their individual luminescence. All five stones burst forth with dazzling light of distinct colors.
The crimson ruby blazed like passionate flames, radiating intense energy. The sapphire blue stirred mysterious waves like the depths of the ocean. The emerald green pulsed with vibrant vitality like the rhythm of life itself.
The golden topaz shone with brilliant radiance like the sun. The purple amethyst poured forth scintillating light as though harboring unknown forces. The five-colored luminescence harmonized into a wondrous symphony.
Enveloped in this symphony of light, my body began to undergo extraordinary transformation. My entire being felt remarkably lighter. Energy flowing from the gauntlet coursed through my veins, spreading throughout my entire frame.
From skeleton to muscle, from nerve endings to every fiber—my body was being infused with the gems’ power. Each cell awakened with vitality, moving with renewed vigor. Fatigue dissolved completely, and my entire being surged with exceptional energy.
The gauntlet was bestowing miraculous power upon me. The energy surging within my body elevated my physical capabilities to an entirely new level. I now possessed strength incomparably greater than before.
Bathed in the gems’ radiance, I gazed down at myself. The wondrous sight before my eyes drew involuntary admiration. Aran’s gauntlet contained far more power than I’d imagined. This was the privilege reserved only for the highest-tier guilds.
“This is incredible.”
I grasped the steel staff with my gauntlet-clad hand. I couldn’t hide my astonishment at how much lighter it felt than anticipated. It was as though I were holding a feather.
The five-colored radiance streaming from the gauntlet enveloped the staff. As the gems’ power transferred to the weapon, the steel staff became wrapped in mystical light. Despite being forged from heavy metal, it felt as light as an extension of my own body.
I swung the staff through the air. With a whooshing sound, the rotating staff left a dazzling afterimage. The brilliant trajectory demonstrated that the gauntlet’s power was transferring perfectly to the weapon.
The staff moved with sharp precision, cleaving through the air. Yet my arm bore no strain whatsoever. Rather, wielding the staff felt more fluid and dynamic than ever before. The sensation of the weapon fitting into my grip was like an extension of my own body.
Next, I tapped the Marble Floor lightly with the staff’s end. With a soft tap, an astonishing sight unfolded. Deep cracks began spreading across the marble where the staff made contact.
Even the slightest movement unleashed tremendous destructive force. The energy from the gauntlet transferred to the weapon, maximizing its devastating power.
I couldn’t help but marvel. Aran’s gauntlet had transformed the steel staff into a weapon of an entirely different dimension. A magical artifact that breathed superhuman power into a weapon—that was the true essence of this gauntlet.
Feeling as one with the gauntlet, I sensed my strength amplified many times over. Now, no formidable opponent seemed to intimidate me. The steel staff in my grip instilled confidence that I could shatter any obstacle.
Enveloped in the five-colored gems’ radiance, I felt like an invincible warrior. The gauntlet, a crystallization of the highest-tier guild, was opening new possibilities before me. Boundless potential—that was the blessing the gauntlet had granted.
“If you join our guild, I’ll give you this gauntlet on the spot.”
Aran smiled warmly at me, encouraging my guild membership. His eyes brimmed with anticipation.
“Of course, this is a gift I’m offering out of goodwill, separate from the benefits of joining the guild.”
His voice was gentle, yet an unwavering resolve lay beneath. His desire to draw the strongest player into the guild was palpable.
“I’m confident that someone of your caliber would become a tremendous asset to our guild. We won’t spare any support.”
Seriousness settled into Aran’s expression as he continued. He wanted to welcome me as a member of his guild. His gaze, filled with earnestness, fixed upon me.
“With your abilities, I’ll ensure you’re equipped with gear equal to or surpassing this gauntlet across your entire body.”
Aran extended his hand, speaking in a hushed tone. He appeared supremely confident, as though presenting an offer impossible to refuse. In the name of the White Guild, he was tempting me.
“What do you say? Shall we build the greatest guild together?”
His words carried an unspoken pressure. Refusing the proposal seemed difficult. Even as he smiled, Aran was making his decisive move. For the guild’s glory, he seemed determined to claim me at any cost.
“I’m afraid I must decline.
My tone was resolute.

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