The Automatic Rooting Range Is Too Wide - Chapter 39

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Auto Looting Range Too Wide Episode 39

 

Episode 39: I Can Just Bring It Again (2)

 

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After finishing his meal, Mincheol returned home.

 

“Kkwaaak.”

 

As soon as they arrived home, Kkwaekkwi threw itself onto the bed. Whether it had taken a liking to the bed in just one day, it rolled around on the blanket.

 

“Shouldn’t you be hanging somewhere like a proper bird?”

 

“Kkwak?”

 

Kkwaekkwi reacted as if telling him not to say strange things.

 

Mincheol left Kkwaekkwi alone and accessed the Hunter Community.

 

It was to verify whether Yeonhui’s information was accurate.

 

After searching, he found that all the information Yeonhui had given him was true.

 

-King Burger: From the 11th Floor onward, you really need to stay alert. You need to prepare thoroughly too.

 

-King Burger: It’s much more dangerous than any floor you’ve challenged so far. There’s a lot more to worry about.

 

-King Burger: Some people even say that Floors 1-10 are for beginners, and the real Tower starts from the 11th Floor.

 

-King Burger: First off, it’s troublesome that the goblins are properly equipped.

 

-King Burger: And that’s not all? Each one has a specific military role and they use tactics.

 

-King Burger: If you give weapons to children and teach them tactics, they could easily beat one or two adults, right? Well, that’s what the goblins do.

 

King Burger, whom Mincheol greatly respected, repeatedly emphasized the dangers of the 11th Floor.

 

-King Burger: If you want to challenge the 11th Floor, you absolutely must bring Special grade weapons.

 

-King Burger: If you carelessly swing a Normal grade weapon and it hits armor, it’ll break.

 

-King Burger: Even Special grade can’t pierce through armor, but at least it won’t break.

 

-King Burger: Oh, and try to bring blunt weapons if possible.

 

It did seem like striking with blunt weapons would be easier than attacking gaps in armor.

 

However, Mincheol had no intention of buying new blunt weapons.

 

All the weapons Mincheol possessed were Rare grade to begin with.

 

Moreover, Mincheol had a perfect way to deal with armor.

 

“I can just strip it off with Auto Looting.”

 

When fighting goblins on Floors 1-4, the strategy of stealing weapons with Auto Looting had been effective.

 

He planned to use the same method this time.

 

However, there was something that greatly concerned him.

 

“I couldn’t steal the Successful Golem’s mineral swords.”

 

The mineral swords from Phase 1 could be obtained with Auto Looting.

 

But the mineral swords from Phase 2 were rejected.

 

“It said it couldn’t take ownership because mana was detected.”

 

This was the first time such a case had occurred.

 

While it was surprising, the shock wasn’t great.

 

He had thought from before that there might be some restrictions on Auto Looting.

 

But that didn’t mean he could just let it slide.

 

Not being able to distinguish between items that could and couldn’t be acquired with Auto Looting was a very big problem.

 

He might lose his life in a life-or-death moment if Auto Looting didn’t work.

 

“Can’t I bring items if their grade is too high?”

 

Mincheol took out the mineral swords from his inventory.

 

The six mineral swords he had acquired during Phase 1 were still intact in his inventory.

 

【??】

 

-Grade: ??

 

-Description: ??

 

But the description wasn’t displaying properly. Mincheol tilted his head.

 

“Why is this like this?”

 

Seeing this situation for the first time, he checked the system window again, and as if nothing had happened, the description appeared properly.

 

【Mineral Sword】

 

-Grade: Special.

 

-Description: A mineral sword wielded by the Successful Golem, boss of 10th Floor Area B. Made by condensing black steel.

 

“It’s Special grade? Then why couldn’t I bring it?”

 

Using Auto Looting, he could bring even Rare grade items.

 

But not being able to bring Special grade items didn’t make sense.

 

“What exactly is the difference?”

 

Mincheol crossed his arms and fell into thought.

 

Then suddenly, he remembered an item he had forgotten about.

 

“Ah, right.”

 

Mincheol took out the Inventory Expansion Ticket and Unique Skill Enhancement Ticket from his inventory.

 

These were items he had received as rewards for clearing 10th Floor Area B.

 

“First, I’ll use the Inventory Expansion Ticket.”

 

Mincheol tore the expansion ticket. The ticket became light and seeped into Mincheol.

 

Now Mincheol’s inventory capacity had increased to a whopping 50kg.

 

“What should I do with this?”

 

He fell into contemplation while looking at the remaining Unique Skill Enhancement Ticket.

 

Unique Skill Enhancement Tickets were popular items that even Awakeners climbing the highest floors would pay hundreds of millions to buy.

 

Just selling it would make him rich instantly.

 

“Hmm, hmmm.”

 

However, Mincheol’s heart was leaning toward using the Unique Skill Enhancement Ticket.

 

This was because he had found the ‘Carve Out’ ability he gained from using one last time extremely useful.

 

“…Well, I can earn money separately.”

 

Decisively, Mincheol wasn’t currently in a situation where he was short on money.

 

Using Auto Looting, he could quickly gather large sums of money.

 

“I’ll just use it myself.”

 

【You have used ‘Unique Skill Enhancement Ticket’.】

 

【A new function will be added to ‘Auto Looting’.】

 

When he tore the enhancement ticket, it turned to powder and was absorbed.

 

【Auto Looting】

 

-Grade: Unique Skill.

 

-Description: Acquires designated items within range.

 

-Designatable targets: 8.

 

-Range: 800m.

 

-Additional Function 1. Acquires all objects within a cube (15cm×15cm×15cm).

 

-Additional Function 2. Forcibly steals ownership by consuming mana. Mana consumption increases depending on the item.

 

And Mincheol’s eyes widened as he confirmed the added ability.

 

“Huh?”

 

* * *

 

The next day, Mincheol decided to challenge the 11th Floor.

 

He was checking his weapon condition and putting on the Promising Talent’s armor.

 

“I’ll need to replace this soon too.”

 

The armor had become tattered after the battle with the Successful Golem.

 

He could still get the equipped effects, but it was hard to expect any defensive power from it.

 

“Once I make money, I’ll need to get armor first.”

 

Armor was several times more expensive than weapons. Even Mincheol would need to seriously save money for it.

 

“Kkwak!”

 

Kkwaekkwi flew over and perched on his head. Mincheol looked up and asked.

 

“You’re coming along too?”

 

“Kkwak!”

 

“It’ll be dangerous, why don’t you just stay home?”

 

Pets could die in the Tower too. And naturally, there was no way to revive them.

 

“Kkwak!”

 

Kkwaekkwi spoke as if telling him not to worry.

 

“Well, you are a mythical creature, so you’ll manage fine on your own.”

 

Mincheol decided not to worry about Kkwaekkwi anymore.

 

Most importantly, he needed Kkwaekkwi there to use buffs when things got dangerous.

 

“I’ll challenge the 11th Floor.”

 

Light flashed and he moved to the 11th Floor.

 

【You have entered the 11th Floor of the Tower.】

 

【Obtain the ‘Noble’s Ring’ possessed by a monster.】

 

【However, beware of the goblins in this forest.】

 

Instead of the tiresome tunnels he’d seen so far, he saw a dense forest.

 

Tall trees and lush undergrowth.

 

“Wow, the air is so fresh here. It’s on a completely different level from the tunnels.”

 

Mincheol took a deep breath and turned around.

 

That’s when he made eye contact with a goblin.

 

The goblins were huddled around a campfire, roasting wild boar.

 

“…”

 

“…”

 

“…”

 

The goblins were staring blankly at Mincheol while holding their meat.

 

They looked clearly flustered. And Mincheol felt the same way.

 

“…Did I perhaps interrupt your meal?”

 

The goblins threw down their meat and grabbed their weapons.

 

“Keeek!”

 

“Kieeek!”

 

The goblins screamed and charged at Mincheol.

 

Meanwhile, Mincheol quickly scanned the goblins.

 

‘Five of them in total.’

 

‘As the description said, they’re all wearing armor.’

 

The armor’s condition was crude. It looked like iron plates had been forcibly hammered together.

 

But it seemed perfectly capable of blocking bladed weapons.

 

Actually, the real threat wasn’t the armor.

 

‘Three Shield Bearers, two Spearmen. One Archer.’

 

Surprisingly, the goblins were organized into formations according to their military roles.

 

Three Shield Bearers pressed Mincheol while Spearmen looked for opportunities from behind. The Archer drew his bowstring, waiting for an opening.

 

‘The bow first.’

 

【Acquiring all ‘Rusty Iron Bows’ within 800m radius.】

 

“Kiek?”

 

The goblin archer’s panicked shriek echoed as the iron bow in his hands disappeared.

 

At that moment, a goblin Shield Bearer who had reached Mincheol swung his axe.

 

“Kieeek!”

 

Mincheol quickly drew the twin swords he had tucked at his waist.

 

Both hands moved organically.

 

He deflected the axe with his first strike and tried to slash the torso with his second.

 

“Keeek!”

 

The goblin Shield Bearer tried to block the slash with his shield.

 

‘Shield.’

 

【Acquiring all ‘Rusty Small Shields’ within 800m radius.】

 

The shield the goblin was holding suddenly disappeared.

 

Crack.

 

As the sword pierced through the armor and embedded in the torso, the goblin spat blood.

 

A rare-grade weapon.

 

This was the result of Mincheol’s tremendous physical abilities added to it.

 

“Hm?”

 

But the problem started after that.

 

The slash was good, but the sword wouldn’t come out. It had gotten caught on the iron armor.

 

Thud-

 

Mincheol tried to kick the corpse to pull out his sword.

 

“Kieeek!”

 

“Kyaaak!”

 

But because of the goblins attacking in succession, he had to abandon the sword and retreat.

 

Mincheol fended off the goblins’ attacks with only his remaining sword.

 

‘This is definitely annoying.’

 

With armor on, his attack range was limited.

 

‘And since they’re coordinating attacks with different weapons, there’s a lot to worry about.’

 

Swordsmen faced Mincheol head-on while Spearmen attacked from behind. It was a simple but irritating tactic.

 

‘Plus they’re much more aggressive than the lower floors.’

 

Perhaps because they wore armor, they were more belligerent than the goblins from lower floors.

 

‘Their physical abilities seem higher too.’

 

The lower floor goblins had green skin, but these goblins had gray skin.

 

It seemed like they were a different species altogether.

 

‘I’ve figured out enough now.’

 

Mincheol activated auto looting toward the armor the goblins wore.

 

‘Armor.’

 

【You acquire all ‘Crude Breastplates’ within an 800m radius.】

 

【4 ‘Crude Breastplates’ are stored in your inventory.】

 

The goblins’ upper bodies were completely exposed.

 

“Kyaak?”

 

“Kyak?”

 

Confused, the goblins’ movements stopped. Mincheol didn’t miss that opening.

 

The moment he dove between the goblins, a skill activated.

 

【’Whirlwind Slash’ is activated!】

 

【30 mana consumed!】

 

Mincheol’s body spun. He slashed three goblins surrounding him all at once.

 

The upper halves of the goblins split in two dropped to the ground with thuds.

 

Mincheol looked at the last remaining goblin archer.

 

“Ki, kieek!”

 

The goblin archer turned and fled. Mincheol started to chase the goblin but stopped.

 

‘There’s one more thing I need to test.’

 

Mincheol took out Sharbahan from his inventory.

 

He didn’t know how to throw a chakram properly, so he had even looked it up on YouTube.

 

Fortunately, it wasn’t particularly difficult.

 

Mincheol swung Sharbahan like skipping stones on water.

 

Whoosh-

 

Sharbahan flew spinning through the air. Then, something burst forth from the blade.

 

The unique skill ‘Wind Severing’ had activated.

 

Swish-

 

Wind blades spread out, cutting all the trees in the area clean in half.

 

“Kieek!”

 

Not just trees, but the goblin was sliced through as well.

 

Even after cutting through its target goblin, Sharbahan didn’t stop.

 

It continued forward, cutting down trees.

 

In the blink of an eye, a highway had been carved through the forest.

 

“…Wow.”

 

Mincheol was so amazed he couldn’t close his mouth.

 

He had expected something since it was a legendary weapon, but he hadn’t known it would have this much power.

 

“How far is that thing going to fly?”

 

Even as he spoke, he could see trees continuing to fall with rustling sounds.

 

While Mincheol was clicking his tongue in amazement.

 

“Kkwak! Kkwak!”

 

Suddenly, Kkwaekkwi sitting on his head cried out.

 

“Huh? What’s wrong…”

 

Something suddenly burst out from the bushes.

 

Mincheol quickly swung his one-handed sword.

 

With a heavy impact, the strange creature was pushed back.

 

“Kiek.”

 

What had attacked Mincheol was none other than a goblin.

 

But unlike the goblins he had just fought, this one was much larger in build.

 

That wasn’t all.

 

Unlike the goblins who only wore breastplates, this one was armored from head to toe.

 

Not just the torso, but shoulders, forearms, and lower body as well.

 

“Could it be a Goblin Warrior?”

 

The highest-ranking and most powerful specimen among the goblins that appear from the 11th Floor.

 

“Kekekek.”

 

The goblin laughed confidently.

 

It seemed Mincheol had identified it correctly.

 

“Kekekekek!”

 

The Goblin Warrior charged.

 

Due to its un-goblin-like bulk, it looked like a wild boar rushing forward.

 

The Goblin Warrior wildly swung the twin axes gripped in both hands.

 

Mincheol deflected the twin axes and retreated backward.

 

‘The offensive is fierce.’

 

‘But it’s not technically superior.’

 

‘It’s full of openings.’

 

Mincheol had experienced battlefields and even absorbed Cardmos Dunwall’s knowledge.

 

He could quickly see through the Goblin Warrior’s weaknesses.

 

Mincheol bent his waist back to dodge the twin axes and swung his one-handed sword horizontally.

 

A slash aimed between the helmet and breastplate.

 

Then, the Goblin Warrior raised its shoulder guard to block the slash.

 

‘What?’

 

Mincheol readjusted his deflected blade and swung in the opposite direction.

 

This time too, the Goblin Warrior showed shocking behavior.

 

It blocked the slash with its full plate armor while lunging forward.

 

The Goblin Warrior, having closed the distance, brought down its axe.

 

【Quick Turn is activated!】

 

Mincheol spun half a turn and dodged the axe.

 

“Wow, that was surprising.”

 

To think it would actively utilize its armor like this.

 

It wasn’t called a warrior just for show.

 

“Kekeke.”

 

The Goblin Warrior let out a mocking laugh and resumed its attack.

 

It came running with bouncing steps and approached in an instant.

 

Though somewhat surprising, it wasn’t a particularly dangerous enemy.

 

‘So it knows how to utilize its armor?’

 

Then he just needed to get rid of that.

 

Mincheol aimed for the Goblin Warrior’s nape and swung his sword diagonally.

 

“Kekekek!”

 

This time too, the Goblin Warrior tried to block the slash by putting its shoulder guard forward.

 

【You acquire all ‘Goblin Warrior’s Upper Armor’ within an 800m radius.】

 

【Mana is detected from the target. Consuming mana to steal ownership.】

 

【300 mana consumed by ‘Auto Looting’.】

 

【1 ‘Goblin Warrior’s Upper Armor’ is stored in your inventory.】

 

‘The additional function activated?’

 

It was a situation that required investigation, but right now he needed to focus on the battle.

 

As the armor disappeared, the Goblin Warrior’s bare body was completely exposed.

 

Unlike ordinary goblins, it was muscular. It even had clearly defined abs.

 

“Ke, kerok!”

 

When the armor disappeared, the Goblin Warrior was greatly flustered.

 

But it was already too late to dodge.

 

Swoosh-

 

The Goblin Warrior’s torso split diagonally.

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