The Automatic Rooting Range Is Too Wide - Chapter 54

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Auto Looting Range Too Wide Episode 54

 

Episode 54: Summoning Group (3)

 

“Th-this is impossible.”

 

Yun Ga-yeong looked at the pile of Black Iron with a face that couldn’t believe what she was seeing.

 

This amount would easily exceed 1.3 billion won, not just 1 billion won.

 

“H-how did you get this much Black Iron?”

 

Suddenly, Yun Ga-yeong recalled a meeting that had taken place recently.

 

The topic of the meeting was about a certain ‘big spender’ who had appeared at the Auction House.

 

There had been an incident where Black Iron listings suddenly surged at the Auction House, then disappeared without a trace at some point.

 

Her teachers and seniors had greatly regretted not being able to make contact with that ‘big spender’.

 

“That person’s name was definitely…!”

 

Yun Ga-yeong jumped up from her seat and shouted.

 

“What was it?”

 

She had been busy worrying about new weapons and hadn’t paid any attention to the meeting.

 

So she only remembered that such a person existed, but didn’t know the name.

 

“Hmm, hmmm.”

 

No matter how much she thought about it, the name wouldn’t come to mind.

 

But going to find her teacher to ask seemed bothersome.

 

“Well, it can’t be.”

 

Yun Ga-yeong dismissed it as unimportant and moved on.

 

She never paid attention to fields that didn’t interest her in the first place.

 

Whether a big spender appeared at the Auction House or not, as long as she could hammer away, that was enough.

 

The probability that Manwolsang was that big spender was slim to begin with.

 

The ‘big spender’ that her teachers and seniors had tried so hard to contact but failed to reach had coincidentally purchased the item she was trying to sell?

 

That was nonsense.

 

Moreover, judging by his obsession with weapons, this Manwolsang was definitely a combat-type awakened individual.

 

Gathering-type awakened individuals didn’t care enough about equipment to seek custom-made gear.

 

“Then how did you get this much Black Iron?”

 

After thinking for a moment, Yun Ga-yeong clapped her hands.

 

“You must have tons of money!”

 

That would also explain why he hadn’t paid her the material costs upfront.

 

Weren’t rich people usually called penny-pinchers?

 

He must have been worried about entrusting her with all that money.

 

“To think I’d find such a well-funded patron!”

 

Moreover, this patron and Yun Ga-yeong had almost identical tastes.

 

Yun Ga-yeong was researching ammunition for large monsters, and this person was looking for throwing weapons.

 

If things went well, she could continue developing new weapons without worrying about research funds.

 

“I really am lucky.”

 

Yun Ga-yeong smiled brightly and immediately began weapon crafting.

 

The weapon she was about to create increased in quality the more the Black Iron was compressed.

 

If she compressed all this large amount of Black Iron?

 

It would definitely produce a masterpiece that surpassed the Black Pointy.

 

“Well then, let’s heat up the furnace.”

 

Yun Ga-yeong excitedly rolled up her sleeves.

 

* * *

 

It was the day after sending the Black Iron to Olttetiramisu.

 

-Olttetiramisu : Manwolsang! The item is complete!

 

Mincheol, who was brushing his teeth, was so startled he almost swallowed his toothpaste.

 

“What? Already?”

 

He had sent the Black Iron yesterday morning, so not even a full day had passed.

 

But she was already saying the item was complete, so he couldn’t help but be flustered.

 

“Don’t tell me she just made something carelessly?”

 

Mincheol received the item Olttetiramisu sent with suspicion.

 

Pop.

 

With a small explosive sound, a long package wrapped in layers of paper appeared.

 

Mincheol tore at the paper wrapping with his hands.

 

Then a spear with an elegant form revealed itself.

 

From the handle to the spearhead, it was entirely black.

 

However, it wasn’t an ordinary black.

 

It was a heavy dark color that seemed to absorb all light.

 

“…Cool.”

 

Mincheol could hardly take his eyes off the spear.

 

He briefly checked the spear’s information.

 

【Dark Light Pointy】

 

-Grade : Rare

 

-Description : A spear created by compressing high-purity Black Iron. It has amazing elasticity and strength.

 

-Effect 1. Throwing distance increased by 30%.

 

-Effect 2. When thrown, penetration power increased by 30%.

 

-Effect 3. When thrown, skill power increased by 30%.

 

It had as many as three options.

 

Even the numerical values of the options were higher than the Black Pointy that Olttetiramisu had made before.

 

Mincheol tried swinging the spear as a test.

 

Since it was his apartment, he couldn’t make large movements.

 

After cutting through the air a few times, he thrust it forward.

 

What had been flexibly bending when swung became rigid the moment he thrust.

 

From the options to the feel in his hands, there wasn’t a single aspect he didn’t like.

 

“Except for the name.”

 

Even so, could Dark Light Pointy really be a name that comes from a human mind?

 

It seemed like something he’d definitely have to address someday.

 

-Olttetiramisu : How is it? Do you like it?

 

-Manwolsang : I love it.

 

Mincheol sent the message with sincerity.

 

Except for the terrible name, Dark Light Pointy was truly an excellent weapon.

 

Now that he had obtained the spear, he could no longer postpone the Nasalga Quest.

 

“Kkwaekkwi, let’s go out.”

 

“Kkwak!”

 

Stopping his smartphone operation, Kkwaekkwi quickly landed on top of Mincheol’s head.

 

“I’m going to challenge the Special 13th Floor.”

 

【You have selected the Special 13th Floor.】

 

【You can proceed with the hidden quest ‘Nasalga’s Journey’ on this floor.】

 

Light flashed and Mincheol was transported to the Special 13th Floor.

 

As soon as he arrived on the Special 13th Floor, he saw a familiar scene.

 

Dense forest, clear sky, Nasalga’s wrinkled face.

 

And soldiers filling the surroundings.

 

“What? Soldiers?”

 

The point where Mincheol was summoned was right next to Nasalga.

 

In other words, he was surrounded by soldiers.

 

“Oh, Subordinate! You came at just the right time! Quickly help me!”

 

Nasalga shouted urgently.

 

“What on earth is this all about…”

 

There was no time to ask leisurely.

 

The soldiers all charged toward the two of them at once.

 

“Kieek!”

 

“Kyaaaak!”

 

Even for Mincheol, facing this many soldiers simultaneously was tricky.

 

If he could use Auto Looting freely, he could have easily dealt with them.

 

But many of the armors the soldiers wore had options attached.

 

‘Looking at the condition of their equipment, they’re not Elite Soldiers.’

 

‘If they’re regular soldiers, the quality of their equipment should be lower too.’

 

‘The amount of mana needed to use additional functions should be less.’

 

Fortunately, thanks to the summoning group, the mana consumption needed to use skills had drastically decreased.

 

‘Should I give it a try?’

 

Mincheol activated looting toward the soldiers’ armor.

 

【Acquiring all ‘Iron Armor’ within a 900m radius.】

 

【7 ‘Iron Armor’ pieces are stored in inventory.】

 

【Mana detected from targets. Consuming mana to steal ownership.】

 

【1,070 mana consumed by ‘Auto Looting’.】

 

【5 ‘Iron Armor’ pieces are stored in inventory.】

 

A large amount of mana was consumed and the soldiers’ upper bodies were completely exposed.

 

“Kieek?”

 

“Keeek!”

 

Suddenly finding their upper bodies bare, the soldiers were greatly flustered.

 

Meanwhile, Mincheol activated his ring’s skill.

 

【Using ‘Ring of Promise’.】

 

【Skill ‘Mana Recovery’ is activated.】

 

Part of the consumed mana was recovered.

 

Mincheol took out a bundle of chakrams from his inventory.

 

He threw the stacked ones all at once.

 

【Activating skill ‘Scatter’.】

 

【’80’ mana consumed.】

 

The chakrams spread out like a net, forming a barrage.

 

Countless chakrams flew toward the Goblin Soldiers.

 

‘Originally, chakrams are cutting weapons.’

 

The chakrams sliced through various parts of the soldiers’ bodies.

 

The soldiers’ necks were cut more than halfway through. Their abdomens and sides were split lengthwise.

 

All those soldiers turned into corpses in an instant.

 

“…Huh.”

 

Nasalga, who witnessed the scene, muttered as if dumbfounded.

 

“That guy who was already like a monster has become even more monstrous and returned.”

 

* * *

 

The two quickly left the area.

 

Although they had wiped out the soldiers, they didn’t know when a pursuit team might appear.

 

“Phew, I survived thanks to you.”

 

Nasalga said as he slumped down on the ground.

 

He seemed very tired, with sweat beading on his forehead.

 

“What’s this all about so suddenly?”

 

“I’ve been chased by soldiers for the past few days. The Count seems very angry.”

 

Nasalga took out a water bottle and moistened his lips as he continued speaking.

 

“I was in real danger because I ran out of paralysis powder from continuous battles, and then you appeared just in time.”

 

Nasalga patted Mincheol’s back as if proud of him.

 

“You don’t know how happy I was. Even that ugly bird on your head looked welcome.”

 

“Kkwaaak!”

 

Kkwaekkwi flapped both wings in protest at being called ugly.

 

‘He really doesn’t find it strange that I suddenly appeared.’

 

Mincheol looked at Nasalga and recalled a YouTube video he had watched recently.

 

【Title: Do Tower residents recognize awakened individuals?】

 

【Uploader: Record Enthusiast】

 

The reason Mincheol watched this video was because of Nasalga.

 

Nasalga’s Journey was a quest that progressed over a long period.

 

Each time he moved to the next floor, the quest progressed at a point where some time had passed.

 

He had been curious about how Nasalga perceived Mincheol’s absence during that time.

 

-Hello everyone~. Tower is life. Life is tower. This is Record Enthusiast!

 

-Today I’m going to solve the curiosity about whether residents can recognize awakened individuals.

 

-To give you the conclusion first, they cannot recognize them.

 

-Hearing this, many of you might think it’s strange. Huh? They talk normally and remember me, but they can’t recognize me?

 

-To be precise, they cannot recognize the fact that this is a tower and that awakened individuals came from another dimension.

 

-There was once an awakened individual who tried hard to make tower residents understand their situation.

 

-But no matter what method they used, they all failed. As if some invisible force was at work.

 

-Then what happens if you suddenly get summoned before their eyes?

 

-Even then, the residents just brush it off like it’s nothing.

 

Just as the YouTube video said, Nasalga didn’t find it strange at all that Mincheol had been absent and then reappeared.

 

‘So this is why there’s the derogatory term NPC.’

 

He felt somewhat unsettled.

 

To shake off this feeling, Mincheol asked Nasalga.

 

“The soldiers are chasing you?”

 

“Yes, not just soldiers. Elite Soldiers, even knights are looking for me.”

 

“…Then isn’t this a dangerous situation?”

 

“Dangerous indeed, the entire region is desperately trying to catch me right now.”

 

Nasalga let out a deep sigh.

 

“But the real problem is something else.”

 

“What is it?”

 

“Seeing once is better than hearing a hundred times. Follow me.”

 

Nasalga led Mincheol somewhere.

 

“We need to be careful from here. If we’re discovered, all hell will break loose.”

 

The two carefully made their way through the forest, even watching their footsteps.

 

Then they saw a castle built on the plains.

 

“That’s Darme Castle. It was originally our next target.”

 

The atmosphere was completely different from Monggeul Castle that the two had robbed last time.

 

The castle gates were tightly shut, and soldiers stood at close intervals on the castle walls, eyes wide open and alert.

 

“Since the last incident, the castle’s security has become so tight that we can’t even approach the vicinity. No matter how amazing your holy mark is, we can’t steal herbs like this.”

 

Hearing Nasalga’s explanation, Mincheol couldn’t help but be shocked.

 

“No way… even in this situation, you’re still thinking of robbing the warehouse?”

 

“Of course! If not the warehouse, where else would we get all those herbs!”

 

“But, but some count or whatever noble is desperately trying to capture and kill you, Nasalga…”

 

“It’s not just me they’re trying to kill.”

 

“Then what?”

 

“They’re desperately trying to capture and kill you too. They said if they catch you, they’ll tear you limb from limb and throw you as pig feed.”

 

At Nasalga’s answer, Mincheol felt murderous impulses.

 

This bastard?

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