Player Farming in the Dragon’s Lair - Chapter 45

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45
Nothing had changed, not really.
Just because Woo Jin had made a contract with Amwol, the Dark Sword—just because of that—there were no flashy cinematic effects like you’d see in fantasy novels or manga, no sudden explosion of power coursing through his body. Nothing like that at all.
Just.
Shick—the blade came free from the earth.
“For a Dark Sword, it’s quite ornate, isn’t it?”
– Kekeke. How is it? Magnificent, no?
The overall blade was long and sleek.
It resembled a typical longsword in form.
Yet for a Dark Sword, the very aura it gave off differed utterly from any ordinary blade.
What caught the eye first was the color.
The edge, dark as pitch.
A faint metallic sheen flowing across its surface.
At the center of the blade ran a thin line of dark red light.
It traced the blade’s surface like a vein, stretching the length of the steel.
The hilt appeared to be fashioned from black leather wrapped in several layers.
The guard flared outward sharply on both sides.
It was shaped like a beast’s fang or horn.
And set into it was a single crimson jewel.
Inside, a faint red glow shimmered—like a droplet of blood.
“Hm. I don’t like it.”
– What?!
“It’s too much. I prefer simple, understated designs. Change it.”
– You! Are you dismissing my aesthetic sensibilities?!
– Absolutely not!
“Oh? You’re about to violate the Contract Terms?”
The Contract Terms between Woo Jin and Amwol.
1. You shall obey my commands.
2. You shall not argue against me.
Amwol was bound to obey Woo Jin and never to contest him.
Yet the creature was already attempting to breach those very terms.
[The God of Discipline observes Amwol, the Dark Sword.]
– Yiiiiiek!
– W-what kind of design do you want?!
“Hmm.”
What came to mind was the Plain Knife.
He used it as a kitchen blade, and as a carving tool for chiseling away at stones of unknown origin when crafting various items.
Over time, it had become a treasure in his hand—the way it fit, the balance, the feel of it.
Its design and dimensions were excellent in every respect, except for one flaw:
‘It kept getting damaged whenever I used it.’
Probably a durability issue.
Woo Jin reached into his Subspace Backpack and withdrew the Plain Knife.
“I want the same size and design as this.”
– …Y-you want the design of an E-rank short blade used by mere commoners? To disrespect one who once sent continents trembling in terror is going too far…
– Fine. I can do it. Yes, your wish shall be my form.
Swish—
Whip!
Amwol’s transformation into the shape of the Plain Knife happened in an instant.
After roughly five seconds passed,
the ornate blade had vanished entirely, and a crude, simple short sword rested in Woo Jin’s grip.
“Wow. It really is just like the Plain Knife now.”
– …Done?
Woo Jin turned it over in his hands, studying it, then nodded.
If it could transform into a short blade, then other forms must be possible too.
Woo Jin stroked his chin thoughtfully, then drew out a Hoe.
“What about this design?”
– What is this?
– I can transform, yes.
Swish—
Whip!
“Ooh!”
– Hah. What do you think?
“What is this?”
Woo Jin pulled a Hoe, a Seedling Shovel, a Regular Spade, and Scissors from his Subspace Backpack, then tested each one in turn.
Whoosh!
Swish!
Swish!
Swish!
Swish!
“Amwol, you’re seriously the best!”
– Hm? Krrk-hahaha! I am the greatest, after all.
– Do you recognize my magnificence?
“Seriously. I’m so glad I made the contract with you. I’ll take really good care of you from now on!”
And so began Amwol’s tenure as a laborer.
* * *
Amwol slipped into the Subspace Backpack as well.
When there was nothing to use her for, it seemed like a good idea to keep her stored in the backpack normally.
Still, since she was family now, Woo Jin thought it would be good to familiarize her with the passages he used frequently and the layout of the place, so he kept her in dagger form and began climbing toward the 99th Floor.
“This place is called the Administrator’s Passage. I come and go through here all the time.”
– …Is that even possible?
– What’s an administrator, anyway?
“They’re the ones who manage the Tower. In our case—the Mythic Difficulty—there’s a cat friend named Kkamagn.”
– ……?
“We’re here.”
Woo Jin had arrived at the 99th Floor, the Dragon Lair.
He returned to the small rented room attached to it.
“Where’ve you been?”
“The 97th Floor.”
Kkamagn assumed Woo Jin had gone to chop wood and let out a wide yawn.
“I want to introduce you to a new friend. This is a Dark Sword—Amwol.”
“Isn’t that the Plain Knife Woo Jin usually uses?”
“The form is, but it’s actually Amwol. She can transform her shape however she likes.”
Woo Jin said, “Hoe form.”
Whoosh.
Swish!
The Plain Knife transformed into a Hoe in an instant.
(…….) Shock!
“Y-you really are a Dark Sword?!”
“I told you. We’ll be living together from now on. Amwol, introduce yourself. This is Kkamagn, the one I just mentioned, and this is Doppelganger.”
“N-nice to meet you! I’m Kkamagn!”
(…….) Greeting!
– A pleasure. But aren’t you the King of Shadows?
– Wait—surely you also serve this one as your master!?
(…….) Nod!
(…….) Thumbs up!
When he really thought about it, what did titles like the King of Shadows matter when he had gods watching over and caring for him as an adventurer?
‘What exactly is this man?’
99th Floor.
The Dragon Lair.
In other words, the dwelling place of the God of Dominion.
And this human was living in such a place.
– Master, you’re not actually… farming here, are you?
“Yeah. Since we’re on the topic, should we make a field?”
Onion Seeds he’d bought from a discount store.
He’d already planted green onion seeds and was waiting for them to sprout, but he hadn’t made a bed for the onions yet.
‘I think I’ll plant them next to the green onion field.’
He transformed Amwol freely into Hoe and Seedling Shovel forms, used his Soil Leveling skill, and began constructing a ten-pyeong onion field.
Thud!
Thud!
[Your proficiency with Soil Leveling Lv. 6 has risen slightly.]
[Soil Leveling Lv. 6’s proficiency is…….]
‘I… the legendary Amwol, tilling soil! This makes no sense!’
Each time his body pressed into the earth, he caught the bitter-sweet scent of soil.
If the other calamities saw him like this, what would they think?
What drove Amwol truly mad was this:
‘Why does it feel so… peaceful?’
Intellectually, he recoiled in disgust. Yet instinctively, something in him found it comforting.
The blade—now a hoe—sinking into the soil.
The reason became clear soon enough.
The aura of death rising from the earth.
What he sensed as death’s aura was merely the faint Dark Magic diffused through the soil and the pathogenic bacteria; beyond that, he felt an enormous magical current flowing through the ground itself.
The taste of Dark Magic—his first since the gods stripped him of his original reserves.
His instinct was to absorb every trace of it immediately.
But something told him he shouldn’t act on impulse.
– Master, would it be permissible for me to harvest some of the Dark Magic in the soil?
“Hm? Dark Magic in the soil?”
– Indeed. All soil carries the essence of both death and life simultaneously. For instance, if microorganisms or pathogens cause the soil to rot, crops become contaminated, and the animals that consume them die—a natural expression of Dark Magic, if you will. Death, after all, is the wellspring of Dark Magic.
It was a lengthy explanation for a simple request: a taste of the scraps.
– Rest assured, I harbor no intent to regain my strength through Dark Magic and betray or harm you. More importantly, the Contract Terms themselves prevent me from causing you harm.
“I’m not really worried about that. Wait—I’m a tenant here myself, so I should ask the owner first.”
Before Woo Jin could even pose the question to the God of Dominion, the God of Dominion had already granted Amwol permission to absorb the Dark Magic from the earth.
“What do I need to do?”
– Simply continue what you’re doing—cultivate the field with the Soil Leveling skill. Leave the rest to me.
Woo Jin nodded.
He began digging eagerly to prepare a hundred square feet for the onion field.
Each time Amwol, transformed into the shape of a Seedling Shovel, drove into the earth, a faint wisp of black death’s aura gathered visibly from the ground.
He had little difficulty recognizing this as the Dark Magic Amwol spoke of. And Amwol began drawing it in with the pull of a magnet, absorbing it steadily.
That was when it happened.
[You have acquired Purification Lv. 1.]
[The Dark Magic remaining in the soil has dissipated, and Soil Fertility in that section has risen by one tier.]
[Purification Lv. 1]
– Description: Purifies contaminants and impurities through a medium.
He’d acquired a new skill quite unexpectedly.
Moreover, reading its effects, it seemed remarkably potent.
The skill description mentioned purification through a medium, and from what he could observe, Amwol—held in his hand and actively used—was serving as that medium.
In any case, it meant transforming the soil into ideal conditions for farming.
“Amwol. You want more Dark Magic, don’t you?”
– ……? Of course I do. The more Dark Magic I possess, the stronger I become.
“Then let’s devour every scrap of Dark Magic left in the fields! Purify, purify, purify!”
Woo Jin began wielding Amwol across the potato, sweet potato, cherry tomato, carrot, green onion, lettuce, and perilla leaf beds, siphoning all the Dark Magic lingering in the soil.
[Purification Lv. 1’s proficiency is rising.]
[Purification Lv. 1’s proficiency is…….]
[You have acquired Purification Lv. 2.]
[The Dark Magic remaining in the soil has dissipated… Soil Fertility in that section has risen by one tier.]
Each message about increased Soil Fertility brought him quiet satisfaction.
“That should do it… wait, I forgot this place too.”
The spot where the World Tree had been planted.
One final purification to absorb the lingering Dark Magic.
[The Dark Magic remaining in the soil has dissipated, and Soil Fertility in that section has risen by one tier.]
It was then.
[The World Tree has successfully taken root in the soil.]
A Player Farming in the Dragon Lair (Serialized)
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