The Return of the Genius Ranker’s Myth Warehouse - Chapter 380

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Chapter 380
Chapter 380
“You’ve arrived, Count Mir!”
“It’s been a while.”
“Has it been that long? I hear so much news about you that I’m not even sure anymore. Hahaha.”
I followed the attendant straight to the Emperor.
Perhaps it was thanks to establishing a peace treaty with the Desert in the Western Region and ending the war with Cronion in the Eastern Region?
The Emperor’s face radiated composure.
It wasn’t merely an appearance—he genuinely seemed to have gained leisure time.
The fact that I could meet him immediately upon arriving at the Imperial Palace was proof of that.
Normally, even if the Emperor wanted to see me, it would take considerable time to arrange a schedule after finishing his duties.
“Did you receive the equipment?”
“Of course. The three Knight Commanders were so pleased with it, marveling that it surpassed any equipment they’ve ever used.”
“I’m glad to hear it.”
“The monsters at the Northern Defense Line have become so ferocious that they couldn’t come down, but they said they would personally express their gratitude once they do.”
The sword, shield, and dagger I crafted for them at the Emperor’s request.
The malice, fate, and murderous intent of the Purple Mechanical God.
They seemed quite pleased with these three items.
I was confident in the quality of the items I’d made, and hearing their approval as a craftsman brought me satisfaction.
I would have liked to spar with them to directly experience the power of these weapons.
It seemed the situation at the Northern Defense Line was worse than expected.
“Was his name Tobin? The Blacksmith who traveled through Moeldum with you has also greatly improved his skills. It seems he’s already perfectly handling legendary-grade materials.”
Tobin.
After swinging a hammer diligently with me for a week, he seemed to have gained considerable insight.
To perfectly handle legendary-grade materials at that age.
If he organized his realizations well and continued his growth, it wouldn’t be long before he became a Blacksmith capable of handling mythic-grade materials.
Anyway, setting that aside.
“You’ve fulfilled my request beyond my expectations, so I must provide appropriate compensation.”
Creating the three pieces of equipment this time was a legitimate commission.
Taking Tobin to the Smithy in Moeldum was the same.
Having completed both commissions perfectly, it was time to receive proper compensation.
“Bring it here.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
At the Emperor’s command, an attendant brought something.
It was quite a large jewel box.
When I opened it, what appeared were premium-grade magic stones, just as I had requested.
However.
“…Five of them?”
Those precious premium-grade magic stones.
Premium-grade magic stones that were difficult to find even after searching both the game’s Auction House and the real world’s Auction House.
Even back in First, I had only managed to obtain fifteen of them, and the Alliance Leader of the Golden Sand Tribe had brought back merely one—these top-tier magic stones were extraordinarily rare, yet here there were five.
A full five of them.
“I had hoped to secure ten, but even after combing through the entire Continent, five proved to be the limit.”
“It is more than sufficient.”
The reward was far more satisfying than I could have hoped.
After all, the artifact I had come to Cheongwol to create was intimately connected to these top-tier magic stones.
With five additional top-tier magic stones now in my possession, I could elevate the quality of the final creation even further.
Witnessing this firsthand, I could truly appreciate the Emperor’s influence.
Indeed, he was far more than merely the ruler of the Empire—he was the most influential figure across the entire Continent of Second.
This alone would have been a thoroughly satisfying reward.
“I cannot let my gratitude end here, not to one who has revealed the golden age of the Empire.”
The reward was not finished.
Another attendant approached me, carrying a small jeweled case.
“We could procure no further top-tier magic stones, but we have located something you desire most of all.”
“Something I desire most…?”
“This should satisfy you.”
The object within the opened case was—
“Blessing of Destiny. Or as adventurers call it, a ‘Special Enhancement Voucher.'”
A Special Enhancement Voucher.
Truthfully, I had begun to see no path forward in obtaining one.
Even when I had mentioned it to Yuris of Dark Shade, she had no leads whatsoever.
I never imagined the Emperor would unearth a new Special Enhancement Voucher.
“Does it please you?”
“It is extraordinary.”
“Hahahaha! I knew you would be delighted. Yet seeing your satisfaction firsthand brings me joy as well!”
The unexpected gift already weighed upon my mind.
Where should I apply the Special Enhancement Voucher?
Every category in my status window except my name had already been enhanced.
If I were to enhance my name as well, I would have strengthened every element of my status window—yet I remain uncertain whether my name truly requires enhancement.
With other categories, I could anticipate what performance gains would result, but with my name, the outcome remained frustratingly unclear.
If it merely granted some vague increase in renown, it would offer me no practical benefit whatsoever.
Well, I would deliberate on this later.
“I am deeply grateful.”
“Haha, to hear such courtesy from you! It was well worth the effort to prepare such a gift!”
I expressed my thanks to the Emperor.
“Since I have time, let us converse for a moment.”
“What would you wish to discuss?”
“I am fond of tales of heroism, you see. I wish to hear of your confrontation with the Evil God, something I have not yet been briefed upon.”
“It hardly qualifies as a heroic tale.”
“Yet you are already called a hero of the Empire, are you not? Ah, though Cronion calls you the Demon of the Empire, I believe? Hahahaha!”
I finished the audience time with a brief conversation with the Emperor.
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After speaking with the Emperor, I felt drained.
It wasn’t surprising—the Emperor had said he wanted to hear my heroic tales and told me to relax, but.
“So that’s why the title ‘Demon of the Empire’ circulated. If you enjoyed the Battlefield, why not join the military? I could offer you the position of Commander-in-Chief.”
“Your connection with the Dwarves! Why not visit the Imperial Palace Smithy? I’m sure you’d appreciate it.”
“Mine development, you say. With your abilities, couldn’t you develop not just the Eastern Region but the Northern Region as well? Once the monsters in the North are cleared, I could offer you….”
The Emperor’s words were laced with traps throughout.
He was clearly scheming to draw me into the Imperial Palace by any means.
However, I believed the current relationship between myself and the Emperor and the Imperial Palace was just right.
Any closer and it would become bothersome, so whenever the Emperor made such suggestions, I casually dismissed them and moved on to the next topic.
As the audience time drew to a close, the Emperor began making more direct proposals.
“Governing a single Territory is already overwhelming for me.”
“Hmm, what a pity. I’d like to elevate your rank immediately, but….”
“The title of Count is already more than I deserve.”
“Give me a little time. I’ll soon elevate you to a position right beside me.”
I politely declined and left the Audience Chamber.
As expected, conversations with the Emperor are exhausting.
I did talk at length because I was in a good mood after receiving five premium magic stones and a special enhancement voucher, but next time I should slip away early and discreetly.
With that thought, my destination was.
“Count Mir! Welcome!”
“It’s been a while.”
“Please, this way!”
The headquarters of the Blue Moon Knight Order.
Cheongwol.
Unfortunately, Knight Commander Raymond Mistborn was nowhere to be seen.
“The Knight Commander is at the Northern Defense Line. I’ve sent word that you’ve arrived, so he should return soon.”
Like other Knight Commanders, he seemed to be at the Northern Defense Line.
For all the Imperial Knights and military forces to head north like this.
The situation at the Northern Defense Line appeared more serious than I’d thought.
Then again, looking at the Emperor’s relaxed demeanor, it might not be quite so dire.
I did consider visiting the line myself.
‘Is there a point?’
On second thought, there was no reason to go.
Luke’s body—or rather, Blackbone—hadn’t been discovered at the Northern Defense Line.
The Evil God wasn’t there either.
If it were for leveling up, exploring the Dungeons in the Eastern Region would be far more beneficial.
The only reason a player would visit the Northern Defense Line now would be to accumulate merit for the Empire, but I had no need for that, did I?
So I erased all thoughts of the Northern Defense Line from my mind.
“Is Owen here?”
“Count Mir!”
Upon arriving in Blue Moon, I immediately sought out Owen.
Owen, the master alchemist of the Alchemy Workshop.
We had grown close through many collaborative projects, and since I had already obtained the Knight Commander’s permission in advance, I was able to borrow Blue Moon’s finest Alchemy Workshop without delay.
Not long after entering the workshop, I heard someone rushing over urgently.
“Count Mir!”
“It’s been a while.”
“You’ve rented the workshop? Could it be…!”
“Yes, I came because there’s a project I’d like to attempt. If possible, I’d also like to borrow your strength, Jorn….”
“Of course I should help! No, please let me help! I’ll return with the necessary tools and materials! Please wait just a moment!”
Jorn, the master craftsman of the Artifact Workshop, had arrived.
Thanks to his favorable attitude toward me, I was able to request his assistance comfortably.
With that, two people had arrived.
As I was making preliminary preparations for the work, not long after.
“Heh heh, who do we have here? The Empire’s hero and the Demon of the Empire, Count Mir, is it not?”
“It’s been a while, Knight Commander.”
The Knight Commander of the Blue Moon Knight Order.
Raymond Mistborn had arrived at the workshop.
“I heard about Cronion. I never imagined an Evil God was behind Cronion. I didn’t know it was possible for such beings to operate in the shadows like that.”
Perhaps it was because he had just returned from the Northern Defense Line where he had been active?
The Knight Commander’s eyes appeared quite fatigued.
However, as he broached the next topic, the Knight Commander’s eyes gleamed with brilliance and curiosity.
“So, the reason you came all this way and summoned us is to work with materials from an Evil God, correct?”
“That’s correct.”
“Heh heh, it was wise to return in haste.”
“Materials from an Evil God!”
“Again!”
As I nodded, not only the Knight Commander but the two master craftsmen also sparkled with delight.
Indeed, just like the Dwarves, for them too, working with Mythic-grade materials would be invaluable experience.
Their enthusiasm was only natural.
“If you assist me, I’ll provide sufficient compensation. I can pay in Gold, or if not that….”
“Materials! Please, materials!”
“Even if they’re not Mythic-grade, if there are any materials derived from the Evil God….”
“Heh heh, might I also request materials? Though I’m not sure if any will remain.”
Even if they were pleased, these were not people the Empire didn’t recognize as elite talent.
I had no intention of using such people for free.
I wanted to settle it with Gold, but as befitted the Empire’s finest, none of them seemed to lack for money.
Fortunately, I could manage to compensate them with the materials I had reserved.
And then, I immediately.
“It’s this.”
I pulled out items to work with them.
[ Purple Mechanical God’s Electronic Circuit ]
Type: Material
Grade: Mythic
“Ooh!”
“A circuit? That’s quite an intriguing object.”
“Heh, a circuit you say. It looks completely different from the standard magical circuits we know. Is this perhaps a unique circuit of the Evil God that appeared recently?”
“Yes, it’s what they call a mechanical circuit, and it bears a strong resemblance to ancient civilization technology.”
“I see.”
The three of them marveled in admiration.
However, the items I was pulling out were far from finished.
Initially, I had planned to combine this with appropriate materials, but now that I had obtained far better materials than expected, things had changed.
With that in mind, the additional materials I now produced were.
[ Lava Imoogi’s Orb of Wisdom ]
Type: Material
Grade: Mythic
[ Heart of Dragon Flame Mountain ]
Type: Material
Grade: Mythic
“A-are all of these Mythic-grade materials?”
“Good heavens!”
“Isn’t that an Orb of Wisdom? It’s not a perfect dragon’s orb, but it’s already reached the point of near completion.”
“What is this ore? It’s as if it’s still alive!”
These were the two newly obtained Mythic-grade materials.
And then one more, the final piece.
What I would create this time.
Or rather, what I would modify and bring forth.
[ Blue Eternal Crystal ]
The magic stone of the Blue Spirit God, obtained after defeating it.
A charging magic stone created from it.
I intended to modify this into.
“I’m planning to create a ‘Growth-type Magic Stone’ with these materials.”
I was considering crafting an item of Mythic grade or higher.

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