The Only Enhancer - Chapter 79

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Chapter 79
Chapter 79 – The Bomb? (3)
5.
Liam Schmitt settled into his seat on the airplane, rubbing his weary eyes.
Normally, he would have returned on the private jet he’d arrived in, but this time he’d boarded a commercial airliner for the journey back.
Though he occupied a first-class seat, it was undeniably less comfortable than his private aircraft.
Still, he harbored no major complaints.
What he’d gained in exchange for that small sacrifice was substantial.
None other than Min-jun’s invitation.
More precisely, he’d entrusted Min-jun with a commission.
That’s why he’d willingly surrendered the private jet that Germany had provided to Min-jun.
As Liam reflected on this, his thoughts turned to Min-jun.
A shiver ran down his spine, and his eyes trembled with apprehension.
‘In all my years, I’ve never encountered anyone quite like him.’
He was human, after all.
Yet the sheer oppressive aura he commanded was honestly terrifying beyond measure.
It was a blessing that he’d corrected his initial impression of Min-jun as merely a youth after witnessing Jung Ji-hwan.
Despite his fear of Min-jun, Liam couldn’t help but feel grateful.
He was acutely aware that the current circumstances made it difficult for Min-jun to act freely.
He knew full well that the government had attempted to suppress Min-jun through intervention.
In such a situation, Min-jun should have been locked in a power struggle with the government, yet he’d still accepted the commission.
Gratitude was the only appropriate response.
Besides, the very act of leaving the country now demonstrated that Min-jun was gaining the upper hand in this power struggle.
‘After all, most people would choose their home country.’
The government understood this, which is why they weren’t entirely reckless, but one could never be too careful.
While immigration offers had been extended as a side benefit, the primary objective had been the Disaster Level 5 monster, so he harbored no deep regrets.
‘Immigration aside, merely commissioning the Disaster Level 5 monster elimination already represents an excessive expenditure.’
He judged that pushing further would be unreasonable, even for Germany.
While payment was feasible, there was no need to overextend themselves.
They’d already sacrificed considerable resources in exchange for the safe elimination of the Disaster Level 5 monster.
Frankly, Germany considered this transaction alone sufficient.
With these thoughts, Liam recalled the creature that had thrown Berlin into chaos, and with an expression of newfound relief, he sank deeply into his seat.
That beast had caused him no end of headaches.
At the thought of finally being able to rest, he exhaled a sigh of relief.
“Phew.”
Min-jun had assured him it was entirely feasible, and after hearing Jung Ji-hwan’s explanation, his confidence only deepened.
The Reinforce Guild.
It was truly an extraordinary organization.
Reflecting on how the Korean government had nearly let such a guild slip away, he chuckled softly.
‘I can’t say I don’t understand their perspective.’
Of course, one could be greedy.
If he sold even a single Tier 6 item and paid taxes to the government, they could collect a minimum of 20 trillion won per item.
How many he could produce in a year remained uncertain, but estimates placed Min-jun’s annual revenue at a minimum of 100 trillion won from other sources alone.
The mere calculation that he could earn an amount rivaling some nations’ entire annual expenditures was staggering, yet Min-jun’s true value far exceeded even that.
It was enough that even if all taxes were waived, there would still be surplus.
‘Just turning an entire nation into a Disaster Level 5 clean zone would be worth 100 trillion annually? No, 300 trillion wouldn’t even be excessive.’
Yet watching the government burn everything down for what seemed like a tasty crumb made one shake their head in disbelief.
Taxes weren’t everything.
If an entire nation became a monster-free zone, its estimated value would be beyond measure.
That’s precisely why every country that had contacted Min-jun was offering not just taxes, but additional benefits.
With just that alone, it would be as good as having the Reinforce Guild.
If only Min-jun were to immigrate?
‘That place would undoubtedly become the world’s strongest nation.’
Liam Schmitt had witnessed firsthand the power of this man called Min-jun—it was more than sufficient for that.
Perhaps even…
‘It could be even greater.’
With that thought, Liam Schmitt closed his weary eyes and cleared his mind.
He had no appetite for more complex deliberations.
Now was the time to rest and let fatigue melt away.
6.
Inside a private jet bound for Germany.
It wasn’t Min-jun’s own; it was a private jet Liam Schmitt had chartered to escort Min-jun.
To be precise, Germany had provided the private jet, but the purpose remained unchanged.
A private jet to invite Min-jun to Germany.
Not only Min-jun but the members of the Reinforce Guild sat with hopeful hearts in their seats.
Their excited expressions were unavoidable.
To any observer, these didn’t look like people heading out to hunt a Disaster Level 5 monster.
Though given their experience, it could certainly seem that way.
The last Disaster Level 5 monster they’d hunted was one that had settled in the territory of the Saint Guild in the United States, and it hadn’t been particularly difficult.
Naturally, the sightseeing afterward had been more exhausting.
In other words.
‘It’s a vacation!’
‘Berlin, no less!’
‘I’m definitely trying schweinshaxe!’
‘Germany means sausage and beer!’
‘German beer is supposed to be that good!?’
They were all far more sincere about the feast than the ritual itself.
And rightfully so.
After all, sightseeing was always the real profit on occasions like this.
And this time, Min-jun had given his permission as well.
I had made up my mind to have a good time.
The atmosphere was nothing but excited.
There were gloomy stories in the news, but they chose not to dwell on them.
Why?
“What are you all planning to do?”
“What do you mean? Immigration?”
“Yeah, besides that, is there anything else?”
“But honestly, shouldn’t we go?”
“I suppose so.”
Most of the guild members seemed ready to go if asked.
In fact, not going seemed strange.
When you thought about it, it made sense.
“Without Min-jun, we’d never have earned this kind of honor—we’d still be rotting away in Korea. Of course we have to go if Min-jun says so!”
“Absolutely! Isn’t that right!?”
“Once a servant, always a servant! Our ancestors proved that!”
“Setting aside loyalty and servitude, the benefits are insane—it’d be weird not to go.”
“Right, we wouldn’t be treated poorly anywhere else, but getting this kind of treatment is unheard of.”
Any country would treat them well if they came with Min-jun.
And the United States would even treat their families well.
Why wouldn’t they go?
Of course, it all depended on whether Min-jun decided to go.
Regardless, immigration was immigration—for now, they were focused on having fun on this trip.
Filled with excitement, the guild members fell into discussion about what to do and where to sightsee.
While the guild members were buzzing with anticipation, Min-jun carefully reviewed multiple briefing documents with a thoughtful expression.
Even though the Level 5 Disaster was relatively easy, a guild leader had to examine everything thoroughly.
Jung Ji-hwan and Isabella sat beside Min-jun, reviewing the materials together.
Gwen and Cha Hae-yeon were nearby, but they were too busy chatting with the other guild members to participate.
“Hmm, this is strange.”
“Yes, it does seem that way.”
At Min-jun’s words, Jung Ji-hwan nodded with his usual serious expression.
Isabella chimed in between them.
“The energy readings are unusual too, but I’m puzzled why this hasn’t been revealed.”
“Hmm, Germany kept it secret, but it seems the abnormally high mana concentration is the main reason.”
“A Level 5 Disaster located in the Tiergarten at the heart of Berlin.”
Liam Schmitt had several reasons for his concern.
First, the mana concentration was abnormally high.
Even accounting for it being a Level 5 Disaster monster, its mana was 1.5 times higher than other monsters of the same level.
Clearly an abnormal reading.
Second, it was located in the Tiergarten.
The Tiergarten, often called Germany’s Central Park, sits at the heart of Berlin, the capital and largest city of Germany, and it was a park with a profoundly deep history.
The fact that a Level 5 Calamity-class monster existed in such a place was more than just troublesome.
But the problem wasn’t simply that the creature existed.
It was because of the monster’s abilities.
“Monsters don’t typically possess large-scale explosion abilities like this one does.”
“And with such a massive mana pool, it becomes even more problematic.”
“Hmm.”
No matter how I looked at it, something felt off.
This creature was unusually specialized in explosions compared to ordinary monsters.
With such abundant mana, one wrong move could incinerate all of Berlin, which is why I’d requested Min-jun’s assistance.
To minimize damage to Berlin by any means necessary.
Germany had sought out Min-jun specifically because of the black dome used back in Taiwan.
If he could use that ultimate skill—the one that created that massive domain preventing both entry and escape—wouldn’t we be able to eliminate the creature safely?
It was speculation, but I deemed it sufficiently plausible, and naturally, Min-jun confirmed it was possible.
However.
“Capturing the creature shouldn’t be a problem. Though we’ll need to minimize collateral damage.”
“Yes, it seems different from the Level 5 Calamity-class monsters we’ve encountered so far.”
“Hmm, should we secure a healer?”
When Min-jun mentioned a healer, I judged the difficulty might escalate significantly.
Jung Ji-hwan shook his head.
“No, I don’t think it will be necessary. Based solely on the data recorded here, the probability of capturing it without major incidents is high, and even if we assume the creature is hiding something, with Min-jun’s ultimate skill, there should be no problem.”
“…I share that assessment.”
When Jung Ji-hwan and Isabella spoke, Min-jun nodded in agreement.
Indeed, with the Seven-Star Fragment—a Tier 7 item—there was nothing to fear.
Whether it was a Level 5 Calamity or even a non-existent Level 6 appearing, it wouldn’t be frightening.
Min-jun nodded, seeming somewhat reassured by their words.
I’d asked because it could be more dangerous than expected, and as expected.
There shouldn’t be any danger to the guild members either.
Most importantly.
“We don’t need a healer! I have my potions!”
“That’s true as well.”
“You finally succeeded in crafting high-grade potions, didn’t you?”
At Gwen’s sudden interjection, Jung Ji-hwan and Isabella nodded and added their comments.
Min-jun also chuckled and nodded.
The compensation promised by Germany was enormous, but this expedition also served as an opportunity to test high-grade potions.
Low-grade potions healed wounds from Level 2 Calamity attacks, mid-grade from Level 4, and high-grade was specified to heal wounds from Level 5 Calamity attacks.
That’s why this expedition also aimed to verify the potions’ effectiveness.
“If high-grade potions prove effective, it would certainly reduce the burden on Level 5 healers as well.”
I nodded at Jung Ji-hwan’s explanation.
With just the Tier 5 items Min-jun sells and the high-grade health potions Gwen crafts?
Even guilds other than Reinforce Guild could safely eliminate Level 5 Calamity-class monsters.
It was certainly enough.
While it wouldn’t be easy to hunt them by overwhelming them like the Reinforce Guild did, the mere fact that it became possible was extraordinary.
Min-jun didn’t particularly care.
Hunting a unique Calamity Level 5 monster alone?
That meant nothing.
‘I’m the strongest anyway.’
So what if other guilds could safely hunt Calamity Level 5 monsters?
He was the best.
He was confident he could catch Calamity Level 5 monsters more brilliantly than anyone else, and while it might be difficult now, if he crafted Grade 7 items, it would be entirely possible.
Even if that proved difficult, Min-jun let out a soft chuckle and gazed at the message he’d summoned before his eyes.
[Conditions for Level 7]
-Craft a Grade 7 item (1/1) (Complete)
-Awaken one Awakened being to Level 7 through Potential Enhancement (0/1)
Once I achieve Level 7, that’s all that matters.
The conditions themselves weren’t particularly difficult.
If I just gathered one hundred Grade 6 Enhancement Essences, it would be possible immediately.
At first, I wondered whose level I should raise.
Naturally, Jung Ji-hwan came to mind first.
He was my most loyal subordinate and still only Level 5, but raising him to Level 6 and then to Level 7 seemed like it would take far too long.
But then, wasn’t there someone perfectly suited for this?
Someone I was grateful to, and someone who had the potential to become Level 7 the moment I applied Potential Enhancement.
‘The Association Director would be pleased too.’
The first Level 7 being.
Of course, when I enhanced them, I would rise alongside them.
Either way, it seemed like it would be interesting.
‘I’m looking forward to it.’
Min-jun closed his eyes, thinking he should bring a gift for the Association Director when he returned.
Now it was time to focus on that guy in Berlin.
After ten hours of flight, he was finally able to arrive in Berlin.

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