The Automatic Rooting Range Is Too Wide - Chapter 85

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Auto Looting Range Too Wide Episode 85

 

Episode 85: How Are You Alive (2)

 

“Excuse me. Please come out.”

 

Hazy smoke poured out from the Memory Stones, and Cardmos appeared.

 

Soon, Cardmos looked down at Mincheol with a stern expression and spoke.

 

-You came back after defeating the Count as I said.

 

“Huh? How did you know? Could you see outside from within the Memory Stones?”

 

-No, you are a true warrior, so I was confident you would eventually challenge the Count.

 

Mincheol looked at the Count with an incredulous expression.

 

“Ah, I told you I’m not a warrior.”

 

-You fool! Then why did you challenge the Count!

 

“Because you said you wouldn’t tell me the third Quest otherwise!”

 

-The fact that you challenged the Count because you wanted to learn that is proof that you’re a warrior!

 

Mincheol was suddenly at a loss for words.

 

It was something he couldn’t deny.

 

“…Let’s just say that’s the case.”

 

-Let’s just say that’s the case? A true man shouldn’t refuse to admit his own defeat!

 

“Is that something to say from someone who tried to manipulate the Quest to kill me?”

 

-Ahem, ahem.

 

Cardmos seemed unable to argue back and just cleared his throat awkwardly.

 

-As you say, let’s just say that’s the case.

 

“That works for me too.”

 

The two, having exchanged blows equally, came to a tacit agreement to move past this argument.

 

-So how was it fighting him? It wasn’t as bad as you feared, was it?

 

“That was true, but…”

 

-Hahaha, I knew someone of your level could easily defeat him.

 

“Don’t tell me you predicted I could beat the Count and gave me this task?”

 

-Of course.

 

Mincheol looked at Cardmos with a hint of respect in his eyes.

 

To perfectly gauge the Count’s level just from glimpsing memories.

 

Moreover, when Cardmos read the memories, Mincheol had never met the Count.

 

He must have figured out the Count’s level by observing the Knight’s abilities.

 

Truly befitting the strongest of the Rooftop Continent.

 

-May I read your memories for a moment?

 

“Go ahead.”

 

Mincheol extended his head forward.

 

Cardmos placed his hand on the head and closed his eyes.

 

After a moment, Cardmos opened his eyes wide and spoke.

 

-…How are you alive?

 

At those words, Mincheol’s eyes snapped open.

 

“What did you just say?”

 

-Ahem, ahem. It’s nothing.

 

“You said how am I alive.”

 

-Hey! What’s a young man doing already hearing things!

 

“The Count was stronger than expected, right? That’s why you were surprised, right? I almost died!”

 

-As expected, you’re amazing! I believed you could overcome any adversity!

 

Mincheol glared at Cardmos.

 

There were many things he wanted to argue about, but he decided to hold back for now.

 

“You said if I killed the Count and came back, you’d tell me how to beat that man, right?”

 

-Hm? A man?

 

“I told you last time that I lost at the playground.”

 

-That one isn’t a man…

 

“You also promised to teach me one application technique of Holy Light Heaven Strike, right?”

 

-I did.

 

“Then could you possibly teach me an application technique that can hit enemies at long range?”

 

Mincheol asked with an anxious heart.

 

Cardmos answered immediately.

 

-No, there isn’t one.

 

“Excuse me?”

 

-Why would you do such trivial things? Fighting should be done face to face. That’s how you get greater satisfaction when you win.

 

Mincheol was greatly disappointed by Cardmos’s words.

 

He had thought it might be possible to get an easy win.

 

‘Well, life couldn’t be that easy.’

 

Just as Mincheol was collecting his disappointed feelings.

 

-But why are you asking about that?

 

“Ah, well, you see.”

 

Mincheol explained about the Field Boss appearance event, the Large Guild’s control, and his own plans.

 

-To think those who call themselves strong would commit such petty acts.

 

Cardmos clicked his tongue disapprovingly.

 

-The humans of this dimension don’t even know chivalry.

 

“A human from that dimension is right in front of you.”

 

-For that reason, I can help you.

 

Mincheol’s eyes lit up.

 

“Really?”

 

-There’s no application technique for intercepting long-range enemies, but if I modify another application technique, I can achieve a similar effect.

 

“Huh? Can skills be created that easily?”

 

-Of course not. This is only possible because it’s an application technique. I’m just developing and passing on an existing skill.

 

“Ooh…”

 

Anyway, since it was possible, Mincheol was simply delighted.

 

-However, teaching something completely new rather than a familiar technique is quite burdensome for me too.

 

“Why is that?”

 

-The knowledge, skills, and items I provide you aren’t free. They consume the power of my soul.

 

“What happens when your soul’s power runs out?”

 

-Complete annihilation.

 

Mincheol’s eyes widened in shock.

 

“You’re going to create a new application technique for me while bearing such a burden?”

 

-Don’t feel too sorry. Sacrificing for one’s disciple is a Teacher’s duty.

 

At the word disciple, Mincheol’s expression changed subtly.

 

He was grateful, but becoming this eccentric old man’s disciple was a bit…

 

Hadn’t he openly tried to kill him during the second Quest?

 

-Look at this guy? Don’t tell me you’re saying you’re not my disciple? I can’t pay such a price for someone who isn’t even my disciple. I’ll be going now.

 

“Teacher! Please accept my bow!”

 

Mincheol quickly prostrated himself on the ground.

 

Cardmos was greatly satisfied with that action.

 

-Hehe, such a cunning fellow. That’s enough, now grab the Memory Stones.

 

“Huh? Why?”

 

-I’m going to pass on the application technique and give you some teachings.

 

Mincheol sent a suspicious look and asked.

 

“Could this be a trap….”

 

-No! Didn’t you already see for yourself! It’s impossible for me to harm you for any reason other than Quest failure!

 

Only after hearing the response did Mincheol grasp the Memory Stone.

 

Then a sensation of being sucked somewhere overwhelmed Mincheol.

 

* * *

 

When he came to his senses, Mincheol was standing on barren land.

 

Not even a single blade of grass was visible, and only scattered dried-up dead trees could be seen.

 

The blowing wind was hot and stinging with mixed sand.

 

“Where is this place?”

 

Mincheol spoke absentmindedly. Then an answer came from right beside him.

 

-This is the land where I honed my skills in my youth.

 

Cardmos said while gazing at the wasteland. Somehow his eyes looked dark.

 

-We don’t have time for this. Inviting you to this place also consumes my soul power.

 

“What should I do….”

 

-You just need to relax your body.

 

Suddenly Cardmos charged toward Mincheol.

 

From head to toe, he slipped right into Mincheol’s body.

 

“Aaaaah!”

 

-Now we begin. Concentrate.

 

Suddenly his body started moving on its own.

 

Cardmos, who had entered Mincheol’s body, condensed mana to create a single spear.

 

-Meteor Spear Technique is a spear art that emphasizes flow. It unleashes powerful force by carrying the torrent of mana arising within the body through the spear.

 

Cardmos swung the spear toward the empty air.

 

It wasn’t spear technique but rather like dancing.

 

-Sacred Light Soaring is the foundation and basis of Meteor Spear Technique, and everything itself.

 

Cardmos took his stance and threw the spear.

 

A single streak of light raced across the sky.

 

-Using the flow, you can also do things like this.

 

The Sacred Light Soaring flying far away curved greatly. It fell to the ground drawing an arc.

 

-This is the application technique you first learned, ‘Refraction’.

 

Since he had never used it before, he didn’t know it was this kind of technique.

 

Mincheol engraved the form of ‘Refraction’ into his mind.

 

Soon after, Cardmos created another spear.

 

This time he grasped it with both hands instead of one.

 

He held the center of the spear shaft with his left hand and supported the opposite end with his right hand.

 

-And this is the application technique ‘Ten Thousand Li’ that I will teach you.

 

Suddenly a torrent began flowing within his body.

 

It wasn’t a mistake or anything. Something swirled within his body and was all sucked into the spear shaft.

 

-Ten Thousand Li is a technique that consumes large amounts of mana to create propulsion for flying long distances. But it’s not something you can use just by injecting a lot of mana.

 

Thanks to Cardmos, Mincheol could feel it.

 

The mana injected into the spear shaft creating another flow.

 

-The humans of this dimension know nothing about mana, so they depend too much on the system. You must break free from those limitations. Feel the mana and master the method of moving it.

 

Cardmos threw the spear.

 

At that moment, the air exploded. Blinding light split the dusky sky in half.

 

Kwaaaaang-

 

Soon, the explosive sound reached them.

 

However, no explosion was visible. It seemed to have exploded beyond the horizon.

 

Mincheol was amazed.

 

It was exactly the technique he had hoped for.

 

To create something like this in the blink of an eye.

 

‘This is Cardmos Dunwall.’

 

Mincheol deeply realized that the being who had entered his body was once a person called the strongest.

 

As Cardmos emerged from his body, Mincheol felt all the strength drain from his entire body.

 

-How is it? Are you satisfied?

 

“Of course! With this much, I can take down a Field Boss!”

 

At Mincheol’s reaction, Cardmos showed a satisfied expression.

 

“Ah, and.”

 

-Do you have another request?

 

“I’d also like to learn how to defeat the man from the Playground.”

 

-Why do you keep calling that guy a man… Ah, we don’t have time for this.

 

Cardmos said while looking up at the empty air.

 

-There aren’t many opportunities to invite you to this space, so we must make the most of it.

 

Mincheol looked at Cardmos with an expectant face.

 

Having just seen something so incredible, he couldn’t help but have expectations.

 

Cardmos would surely teach him an amazing method….

 

-Before that, there’s something you need to know. Right now, you cannot defeat that guy.

 

“…What?”

 

-It’s true that you have tremendous talent, but the wall of time is unavoidable. If you put your mind to it, you’ll catch up soon enough, but you can’t win right now.

 

Mincheol couldn’t help but scrunch up his expression.

 

“That’s unfair!”

 

-Instead, I can help you land a good hit on him.

 

“How?”

 

-The reason you lost is simple. It’s because you’re not familiar with spear technique. Who told you to use those miscellaneous twin swords anyway.

 

Cardmos continued speaking while clicking his tongue.

 

-But I acknowledge your talent… Even with just a little spear training, you’ll be able to land a hit on that guy.

 

Cardmos created two spears.

 

And threw one of them to Mincheol.

 

“Uh… Why are you giving this to me?”

 

-There’s only one way to fill in the lacking experience, isn’t there.

 

Cardmos said while raising his spear.

 

-Prepare yourself. For the remaining time, I’ll engrave the essence of spear technique into your very bones.

 

* * *

 

Mincheol got beaten up by Cardmos.

 

And quite thoroughly at that.

 

The suspicion was strong that teaching was just an excuse and he had wanted to beat him up.

 

-Heh heh, that really cleared my mind.

 

No, it wasn’t suspicion but actually fact.

 

However, Cardmos’s guidance wasn’t entirely in vain.

 

‘I’m starting to get the hang of it.’

 

Until now, Mincheol had only used the spear mechanically based on the knowledge he received from Cardmos.

 

But through sparring and actually using the spear, he gradually began to understand.

 

What a spear is.

 

How this should be handled.

 

From that moment on, the number of times Mincheol got hit decreased drastically.

 

Though he could no longer hit Mincheol, Cardmos wasn’t particularly displeased.

 

-Truly a monster-like fellow.

 

Rather, he seemed to be delighted.

 

After learning spear techniques from Cardmos, Mincheol returned to Earth.

 

“Ugh, I’m sore.”

 

Upon returning to Earth, Mincheol rubbed the areas where Cardmos had beaten him.

 

His soul had definitely been beaten, yet his body hurt too.

 

But there was still work left to do.

 

“I need to find a spear that can withstand the advanced techniques.”

 

This was what Cardmos had said during training.

 

-To use Manri, you need a spear with high mana conductivity.

 

-The spear you had the Blacksmith make is quite usable, but its mana conductivity is too low.

 

-If you try to use Manri with that spear, it’ll break while you’re injecting mana into it.

 

Learning Manri didn’t solve all his problems.

 

Now he had to obtain a spear suitable for Manri.

 

“But when I checked last time, there weren’t any throwing spears at the Auction House at all.”

 

And in such circumstances, he had to find a spear with high mana conductivity separately?

 

No matter how much he thought about it, it seemed impossible.

 

After pondering for a while, Mincheol used the system to open his friends window.

 

-Olttetiramisu.

 

The Awakened who had made the Dark Elongated One.

 

He didn’t know their face or even their gender, but he could trust their skills.

 

“Should I try asking them?”

 

Mincheol began typing a message to send to Olttetiramisu.

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