The Only Enhancer - Chapter 110

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Episode 110
110 – Homunculus No. 1 (2)
2.
Gwen, perfectly sound and unharmed, along with her homunculus and Min-jun, headed toward where the Guild members were hunting.
Gwen needed to hunt to fulfill various conditions, and Min-jun was in the same situation.
Though for Min-jun, reaching Level 8 required hunting Disaster Level 6 creatures, so it held little practical significance—but without Min-jun present, experience couldn’t be accumulated efficiently.
To save more time, they headed to where the Guild members were.
Jung Ji-hwan naturally handled the driving, and they traveled by having an airplane transport them to the location before parachuting from above.
Upon arrival, I could see fierce combat unfolding even from the sky.
Min-jun spoke to Jung Ji-hwan while observing it.
“I’ll be going now.”
“Yes, I’ll complete all the administrative work while you’re working.”
Fighting Disaster Level 6 creatures this time would allow Jung Ji-hwan to acquire a considerable amount of experience as well.
Jung Ji-hwan had already reached Level 6 and completed his enhancement.
Since it was just a matter of fulfilling conditions, he decided to sit out this hunt.
Meanwhile, the other Guild members hadn’t yet reached Level 5.
They were all hunting intensely.
‘Still, it’s far better than before.’
In the past, even with intraspecies predation, they struggled to hunt even ordinary Disaster Level 5 creatures without Min-jun, let alone the incomplete ones carrying evolution spheres.
That was no longer the case.
Well, they were all equipped with Tier 6 items—if they couldn’t manage this much, there’d be a problem.
To be honest, Min-jun didn’t really need the Guild anymore.
He could operate solo without any issues.
Those at his level—Gwen, Ma Hyun-seok, and if I were to select a few more, Jung Ji-hwan and Isabella—could accompany me without problems.
With such a force, I judged that even if that Disaster Level 7 witch appeared, we could win.
But separate from that, the Guild members were necessary.
Just having them wouldn’t be enough to stop monsters across the entire world.
‘Besides, it’s not right to sell items to every country.’
So this was the method I had devised.
Dispatching Guild members like mercenaries.
This approach would be much cleaner and safer, wouldn’t it?
There was always the risk of items falling into the hands of unsavory characters if sold carelessly.
Of course, I could prevent that in various ways.
One of the general skills I obtained after reaching Level 7 served that purpose.
[Enchanter’s Curse]
-Casts an Enchanter’s Curse on the target.
-All items equipped by the target have their enhancement values reduced to 0.
-If the target removes the equipped items, the enhancement values return to normal.
None other than the Enchanter’s Curse.
The cursed target becomes unable to use any enhanced items—a tremendously powerful curse.
However, this curse was designed for people.
It was useless against monsters, so I’d never had occasion to use it until now.
But who knows what the future might bring.
In any case, the reason I was cultivating my Guild members was to deploy them as mercenaries.
With that thought, I descended.
Gwen and Homunculus No. 1 followed beside me.
“Hmm.”
I stroked my chin as I observed Homunculus No. 1.
Gwen’s body trembled slightly as she watched me stare intently at Homunculus No. 1, but she said nothing.
In any case, observing Homunculus No. 1, I thought to myself.
‘By the feel of it, it seems similar to the witch.’
I wasn’t sure about its strength.
It appeared considerably stronger than Tier 6 calamity-class monsters.
Well, since I’d used Tier 6 calamity-class monsters as materials, that was only natural, but in any case, it had become a formidable asset.
The only problem was I didn’t know exactly how strong it was.
At first glance, it seemed weaker than me, but if it was weaker, by how much?
These were the things I was curious about.
So.
“Gwen.”
“Yes, yes, yes???!”
I spoke as I descended, watching Gwen startle in surprise.
“Would you be willing to spar with Homunculus No. 1?”
“Eh? Ah! Of course! How about it?”
-Of course it is possible.
Homunculus No. 1 spoke like a machine, yet there was a hint of emotion in its voice.
I recognized that emotion as competitive spirit and chuckled.
Feeling competitive spirit.
I felt something similar myself.
Finding it amusing, I plummeted toward the rough battlefield below.
Even as combat raged, several Guild members cried out upon seeing something descending from above.
“It’s the Guild Master!”
“Gwen!”
“Huh? Who’s that next to her?”
“I, I have no idea?”
“D, did our Guild have such a beauty?”
“Ah, well, besides Gwen, we don’t, right?”
“Who is it! How many beauties does our Guild have!?”
“H, honestly, it’s hard to see you all as women….”
“What did you say!?”
“Hey! That’s harsh!”
“Why are you doing that again?”
“Isabella and Cha Hae-yeon are here too, aren’t they?”
“Ah!”
“You lunatics!”
Even as they bickered back and forth, I watched my Guild members fight with extraordinary skill and let out a quiet chuckle.
Then I spoke to them.
“Just keep doing what you’re doing. As long as you stay within 10 kilometers of me, you’ll receive the experience amplification effect.”
“Yes, Guild Master!”
“We’ll do our best!”
All the Guild members were giving their all in combat.
They all shared the same desire—not to become a burden.
As they continued fighting like that.
I loosened up my body casually as well.
Just moments ago, I had fought two Tier 6 calamity beasts, yet I didn’t feel particularly exhausted.
Rather, at the prospect of a sparring match, I was brimming with energy.
As I warmed up lightly.
Homunculus No. 1 also stretched casually and spoke to Gwen.
-Master, I believe I must go all out.
“Uh, u-huh? Really?”
-Yes. Otherwise, I may perish.
“?!”
I knew Min-jun was strong.
But to that extent?
Gwen also knew well how powerful Homunculus No. 1 was.
Perhaps because she was its creator?
She understood it very well.
Even if she fought right now, she was certain she couldn’t endure and would lose.
Yet such a Homunculus No. 1 was saying it might die if it didn’t go all out?
‘G-Guild Master is that strong?’
I knew Min-jun was powerful, but I hadn’t truly grasped the extent of it until now.
So this was the one called humanity’s strongest.
Thinking it was extraordinary, I swallowed hard.
How would their battle unfold?
“F-fine, I’ll allow it.”
-I will go all out.
Crack! Squelch!
The moment Gwen gave her permission, bones twisted and flesh regenerated explosively as another waist and legs burst forth from Homunculus No. 1’s lower body, resembling the hindquarters of a horse.
Transformed into a centaur-like form, Homunculus No. 1 did not stop there.
Now the black carapace of an ant and the crimson shell of a lobster intertwined, forming a thick exoskeleton that wrapped around its entire body.
An appearance now resembling machinery itself.
At first glance, it resembled a blood-red robotic centaur.
Simultaneously, blue flames erupted along my spine, my left arm manifested a colossal shield resembling a turtle’s carapace, and my right hand sprouted a blood-red spear as solid as the exoskeletons of lobsters and ants.
As I took on the appearance of a knight torn from the depths of hell itself, even Gwen swallowed hard.
From what was visible alone, it was impossible to discern how many monster traits had been woven together.
In such a state, Homunculus No. 1 seemed to find even that insufficient, for I had infused the power of explosion as well—with each breath, detonations erupted.
Boom, boom, boom.
Beyond that, I armed myself with various supernatural abilities.
Seeing this, Min-jun asked.
“Let me know when you’re ready.”
Min-jun’s composure was utterly unshakeable.
Gwen was on the verge of being swept away by the mere aftermath alone, yet he displayed such ease despite witnessing this?
It was impossible not to feel a chill run down her spine.
And it seemed Homunculus No. 1 felt the same way.
With this transformation, I had grasped tremendous power, and the stronger I became, the more clearly I could perceive it.
Kuaaaaaaaa―――!
Behind Min-jun loomed an overwhelming aura.
Like death itself, it gazed upon me and beckoned.
Witnessing death’s gesture—as if summoning me to come forth—Homunculus No. 1 shook its head.
I understood well enough.
How formidable Min-jun truly was.
And so I was the challenger.
-All preparations are complete.
“Then come whenever you wish.”
Min-jun spoke as though he could absolutely defend against anything.
And Homunculus No. 1 knew better than anyone that this was neither bluff nor bravado.
I never considered how to reach Min-jun.
It was impossible to reach him anyway.
So all I needed to do was exert my full strength.
Boom.
A light explosion erupted.
With that as my signal, I infused the power of explosion into all four of my legs.
――――!
Engulfed in a violent explosion and tempest, Homunculus No. 1 shot forward at tremendous velocity.
It far surpassed the speed at which Jerot would charge when awakened.
Within a perception transcended to the point of vertigo, everything appeared ash-gray.
In that drab world, Min-jun smiled faintly, then drew a sword from seemingly nowhere.
Shing.
The moment I beheld that keenly blue blade, a chill ran through my throat, and I charged forward at full speed, extending my spear.
Seeing the lance resembling a cavalry spear, Min-jun attempted to deflect it lightly with his sword.
But the instant blade and spear made contact.
Craaaaaaaaash―――!
A massive impact erupted in a violent explosion.
Yet.
Slice, slice, slice, slice, slice, slice!
Even that explosion was cleaved countless times, the shockwave neutralized.
It was so alien that one might question whether this was even swordsmanship.
But it was reality.
Homunculus No. 1, as if expecting this, widened both eyes and unfurled the azure flames blooming from his back and waist, scattering them across the surroundings.
But even that was severed.
Screech!
The moment I retreated and attempted to gather the force of an explosion at the spear’s tip.
Min-jun’s blade traced an elegant arc.
Realizing I would be cut if this continued, I raised my shield.
Dodging was already too late.
All I could do was block.
Shhhhhhh―――!
Slice.
I held the shield to defend, but it was cleaved so cleanly that the shield rolled across the ground.
The fact that a turtle’s shell—harder than my own body—was severed so effortlessly meant only one thing.
-‘That blade would cut through me with ease.’
I reached that conclusion.
I had to flee.
The moment I decided that, I abandoned the equine lower body sprouting from my hips.
Instead, I shifted to a cheetah’s legs for a lower body, attempting to move even faster.
Screech.
Min-jun, who had closed in without warning, swung his blade, and one of my legs was cut.
I could not match him in speed.
That body—it harbors divinity.
Gulp.
I abandoned evasion and speed contests, accepting the futility.
Only a clash of raw power remained.
The only sliver of hope lay in a test of strength alone.
With that conviction, I thrust my spear forward with all my might.
But the blade had vanished, replaced by Min-jun wielding a pair of daggers.
Seeing them, I felt a chill run through me.
If those touch me, a terrible venom will spread.
Yet knowing this, I could not evade.
To dodge would only expose an opening.
A direct breakthrough was my only choice.
With that resolve, I channeled my power and thrust my spear toward Min-jun.
Min-jun smirked at the sight and wielded his twin daggers with equal ferocity.
Power clashing against power.
Ku―――――――――――――rrrumble!!!
A colossal explosion erupted, and the mountain crumbled to dust.
Yet standing alone amidst the devastation was Min-jun.
Homunculus No. 1 lay with its abdomen pierced, but it was already regenerating.
Of course, Min-jun himself was not entirely unscathed.
Minor wounds scattered across his body.
They were trivial injuries that a single Heal would mend completely—but this was the first time since gaining this power that he’d sustained any damage at all.
Min-jun chuckled softly at the sight.
“This will certainly be useful for the North Korea campaign.”

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