The Automatic Rooting Range Is Too Wide - Chapter 143

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Auto Looting Range Too Wide Episode 143

Episode 143: Military Supplies (3)

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“You want me to tell you about the Ancestral Spirit?”

It was something that happened not long ago.

Mincheol had once asked Kurmakdurumak about the Ancestral Spirit.

He had already experienced it once, but hadn’t fully grasped it.

Since he might have to fight warriors again, he needed to prepare in advance.

“An orc who serves such an excellent Ancestral Spirit as Sir Mincheol is asking about Ancestral Spirits?”

Kurmakdurumak found Mincheol’s question very strange.

“Well, Sir Mincheol was born as a variant, so he wouldn’t have received teachings about Ancestral Spirits. It makes sense that he wouldn’t know.”

Fortunately, his doubts were quickly resolved.

This was thanks to his deep trust in Mincheol.

“Though we call them Ancestral Spirits, they’re not actually souls but rather collections of knowledge and experience left behind by our ancestors.”

This was information that couldn’t be found even in the Hunter Community.

Mincheol focused on Kurmakdurumak’s story.

“Which Ancestral Spirit you serve is important, but more important is the ability to draw out that power. If the orc’s own skills are lacking, they can’t fully draw out the power no matter how excellent their Ancestral Spirit is.”

If the Ancestral Spirit is a lake, then the orc is like a water cup.

No matter how clear the lake’s water is, if the cup is small, you can only scoop up a little.

“Once you reach warrior level, you can go beyond receiving the Ancestral Spirit’s power to manifesting it. From this point, the Ancestral Spirit can exert physical force.”

The warrior Mincheol had fought manifested his Ancestral Spirit and utilized it for both offense and defense.

Though it was simple usage, it was very troublesome to deal with.

“If a warrior’s abilities grow further, they can serve one more Ancestral Spirit. The second Ancestral Spirit can also be manifested. Naturally, it can exert physical force too.”

One was already troublesome, but two?

Just thinking about how to fight gave him a headache.

“But the real advantage gained from serving a second Ancestral Spirit is something else. It’s awakening new abilities.”

Then just how strong would a warrior who obtained a second Ancestral Spirit become?

Mincheol tried to imagine it but couldn’t easily gauge it.

“Sir Mincheol, be careful of warriors with two Ancestral Spirits. No matter how strong you are, you’ll feel a wall.”

However… making Kurmakdurumak’s warning meaningless, Mincheol had already encountered a warrior with a second Ancestral Spirit.

Moreover, his stealth had been detected by him.

‘Damn, of all things, I had to run into a warrior with detection abilities.’

That the warrior’s ability was detection-type was only speculation.

But Mincheol was half-convinced.

If it had been caught by the warrior’s senses, the Ancestral Spirits wouldn’t have appeared.

Moreover, even at this moment, the Ancestral Spirits were busily moving their heads searching for Mincheol.

“Where? Where exactly are you?”

The warrior muttered in a chilling voice.

Mincheol instinctively knew.

The moment he moved, he would be discovered by the warrior.

But if he stayed still like this, he would definitely be caught by the warrior.

‘What should I do?’

The moment his stealth was exposed, he would have to fight not just the warrior but the entire Northern Army.

Right now, rewards weren’t the issue. He had to survive.

‘I’ll return to Earth!’

The moment Mincheol shouted inwardly.

【You have left the Save Point area.】

【You can only return to Earth from ‘Tartamaruta’ Castle.】

The system’s cold message appeared.

Mincheol’s eyes widened in circles.

He had no idea that Save Points existed as regional areas.

Naturally, since no one else had ever left the Sixth Checkpoint or the castle, this was unknown information.

‘Ah, this is driving me crazy.’

While Mincheol was cursing inwardly.

“Hmm?”

The warrior looked in the direction where Mincheol was standing.

“Hmm?”

The warrior’s head tilted to one side.

Sweat beaded on Mincheol’s forehead.

“I sense something from over there…”

“Kkwak!”

That’s when it happened.

Kkwaekkwi’s cry came from the sky.

The warrior and orcs were startled and looked up.

Kkwaekkwi was circling in the sky above.

“Was there such a bird around here?”

“What a terrible cry. What kind of bird is that?”

The orcs looked at Kkwaekkwi with curious faces. The warrior was the same.

Now that the warrior and orcs’ attention was focused on Kkwaekkwi, this was his chance.

【’Miraculous Universal Gloves’ summons an item.】

Mincheol quickly summoned Sharbahan.

And threw Sharbahan toward the encampment.

The warrior didn’t notice Mincheol’s action at all.

Partly because he was distracted by Kkwaekkwi, but also thanks to Sharbahan’s second skill ‘Silence’.

【Activating skill ‘Wind Cutting’.】

Sharbahan, imbued with wind blades, began cutting down the tents one after another.

Crash.

As the poles were cut, the tents collapsed in succession.

Sharbahan didn’t cut only the tents.

“Kraaaak!”

“Aaaaah! My arm! My arm!”

It also cut the soldiers in its path. The soldiers’ screams burst out.

Even after cutting through tents and soldiers, Sharbahan didn’t stop.

Due to its exceptional cutting power, it didn’t lose momentum even after cutting through countless obstacles.

Crash.

“Aaaaah!”

Tents continuously collapsed and screams burst out.

“What the hell is this commotion!”

The warrior ran toward the direction Sharbahan had flown.

The soldiers did the same. After grabbing their weapons, they followed behind the warrior.

The open area emptied in an instant. Thanks to this, Mincheol was safe.

【Acquiring all ‘Sharbahan’ within a 1.1km radius.】

Mincheol retrieved Sharbahan with Auto Looting, then immediately left the area.

“Kkwaak.”

Kkwaekkwi also disappeared using stealth.

‘I’ll feed you premium magic stones when we get back!’

Mincheol expressed his gratitude to Kkwaekkwi in his heart.

‘But what do I do now?’

The infiltration plan had already half-failed.

The Northern Army now knew there was an intruder.

‘Security will become tight soon. Then it’ll be hard to escape too.’

He had to flee now to survive.

But he still hadn’t confirmed the Northern Army’s provisions.

‘The Northern Army won’t allow infiltration twice.’

After much conflict, Mincheol reached a conclusion.

‘I must be crazy.’

Mincheol ran deeper inside. It was to find the Northern Army’s food supplies.

It was when he went further inside.

‘Hm?’

Mincheol saw large carts lined up in rows.

They were covered with thick cloth, so he couldn’t tell what the contents were.

‘It’s provisions!’

He had heard that armies in medieval times carried food in carts.

Mincheol approached the cart with certainty. Planning to remove the cloth and check the contents…

Chill.

At the sudden shiver, Mincheol stopped walking and slowly turned around.

Spectre of the Great Temple.

The Black Orc was staring directly at him.

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The Spectre of the Great Temple seen at night rather than day was even more eerie.

It seemed to be cloaked in darkness. Blood looked like it would drip from those red eyes.

‘How long has it been watching me?’

He hadn’t sensed any presence at all.

If the Spectre of the Great Temple had ambushed him, he would have been helplessly caught.

‘The possibility that it’s looking at empty space instead of me… doesn’t exist.’

Its gaze was directed precisely at him. It was certain his stealth had been detected.

‘Even the Warriors had to activate their abilities to detect stealth. Yet it recognizes me this easily?’

It wasn’t for nothing that the Warriors feared the Spectre of the Great Temple.

Mincheol tensed up, not knowing how the Spectre of the Great Temple would react.

“Hmm, hmm, indeed.”

The spectre examined Mincheol while stroking its chin. Then it bluntly spat out a word.

“Ugly.”

Mincheol frowned. It seemed like something that didn’t fit the situation?

“Pale skin, scrawny limbs, and short fangs. Mutants are always ugly creatures to behold.”

Being judged on appearance by an orc of all things?

It was so absurd that he wasn’t even angry.

“Seeing the southern pigs revere such a mutant as Tooshin’s slave, their heads must be filled with fat instead of brains.”

“You know quite a lot about me.”

“How could I not? You’ve blocked this body’s forces time and again.”

The spectre said with a bloody smile.

“Though you’re a mutant, I have no choice but to acknowledge your skills. Be pleased. I, the Grand Warlord, acknowledge you despite being a mutant.”

For a moment, Mincheol thought he had misheard.

‘Grand Warlord?’

Not an avatar of the Grand Warlord, but referring to itself as the Grand Warlord.

But it was impossible. Wasn’t the Grand Warlord an ancient orc?

Then, as if to deny Mincheol’s doubt, a message appeared.

【You have confirmed the identity of ‘??’.】

【Title is activated.】

【Title ‘One Who Faced the Grand Warlord’】

-Effect. All stats +5% increase.

Despite gaining a title with amazing effects, Mincheol couldn’t be happy.

“…Grand Warlord?”

Mincheol muttered with a dazed expression.

Understanding this, the Grand Warlord bared his teeth and laughed.

“Normally, a mutant like you wouldn’t even be allowed to lay eyes on this body. It would be a grave sin worthy of being skinned alive. But you are qualified.”

The Grand Warlord spread both arms and praised Mincheol.

“Not only have you proven your skills, but you’re called Tooshin’s slave, even if fake.”

As expected of the Grand Warlord, perhaps.

He had easily seen through that Mincheol wasn’t truly Tooshin’s avatar.

“Mutant, rejoice. None other than I, the Grand Warlord, acknowledge you.”

Of course, Mincheol wasn’t truly pleased.

Though he was acknowledging and praising Mincheol with words, his eyes weren’t the same.

It was like looking down at an insect.

‘This bastard…’

Thanks to that, Mincheol could realize.

The Grand Warlord’s heartiness didn’t come from truly acknowledging Mincheol.

It stemmed from the arrogance of the strong, thinking ‘what could someone like you do to me?’

In other words, the Grand Warlord was openly looking down on Mincheol.

‘He finds me laughable, is that it?’

Grind.

Mincheol unconsciously gritted his teeth. Even so, it was hard to suppress his rising anger.

“This works out perfectly. I needed a herald to announce this body’s revival. Tooshin’s slave fits the bill. Even if fake.”

The Grand Warlord’s eyes grew darker.

Chill.

Mincheol reflexively threw his body aside.

But the Grand Warlord’s body disappeared first.

Right after, the Grand Warlord appeared before his eyes.

Bang-

Impact struck his abdomen.

【Skill ‘Partial Hardening’ activates.】

Despite the skill activating, tremendous impact rushed in.

Along with the shock of his organs turning inside out, Mincheol flew backward.

Crash.

The food cart collapsed with a clatter. Mincheol could only stop after flying for a long while.

“Cough.”

Mincheol spat out blood. His head began spinning.

‘How badly am I hurt?’

‘Can I move my limbs?’

‘Is there any problem breathing?’

Mincheol quickly checked his condition.

Surprisingly, the pain wasn’t severe.

But that was only because adrenaline made him forget the pain.

“Ugh.”

Blood poured from his mouth. Chunks of flesh spilled out.

The internal injuries were serious. His organs seemed ruptured.

‘Dangerous.’

Among all the injuries he’d sustained climbing the Tower, this was the most serious.

Mincheol opened his inventory and drank potions one after another.

They were top-grade potions he’d bought for over 300 million.

There were evaluations that they were excessively expensive for their effects, but Mincheol didn’t care at all.

Perhaps this potion might save his life.

“Kugh.”

His stomach burned as if he had swallowed fire.

He could feel his internal injuries recovering rapidly.

It was indeed a potion worth its expensive price.

Just then, Mincheol’s vision caught sight of the food scattered across the ground.

It had been scattered on the ground when the cart broke apart.

“What’s this, just potatoes?”

The food he had risked his life to check was merely potatoes?

It was absurd, but now wasn’t the time for this.

Mincheol put the potatoes into his inventory just in case and raised his head.

It was to stay alert for the Grand Warlord. But the Grand Warlord was nowhere to be seen.

Then, a voice came from behind him.

“Indeed, so you don’t die from just that much? For a mutant, you’re quite sturdy.”

Mincheol quickly turned around. However, the Grand Warlord was nowhere to be found.

“How admirable. I’ll give you a chance. Go ahead and prove your skills. Then I’ll grant you the privilege of ending your life by my hand.”

Once again, a voice came from behind.

Mincheol turned his body. But this time too, the Grand Warlord was not visible.

“What’s that sound?”

“There was a noise from the food cart area?”

“It’s an intruder! There’s an intruder over there!”

Instead, Northern Soldiers began swarming in from all directions.

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