The Return of the Genius Ranker’s Myth Warehouse - Chapter 412

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Chapter 412
Chapter 412
The Hidden Crystal Palace.
Obtaining two legendary mana stones from the boss monster alone was an incredibly satisfying haul.
[ Special-Grade Mana Stone ]
[ Supreme-Grade Mana Stone ]
[ Supreme-Grade Mana Stone ]
….
After that, I was able to extract numerous additional mana stones.
Two special-grade mana stones alone.
I mined ten supreme-grade mana stones.
When combined with the mana stones obtained from treasure chests throughout the dungeon, the total was staggering.
“This is incredible! I’ve never seen a dungeon yield this many mana stones before!”
“I haven’t encountered a dungeon of this caliber either.”
It was true.
In First, clearing a dungeon always yielded exactly one special-grade mana stone.
Here, the boss monster’s reward alone dropped two mana stones superior to special-grade.
And afterward, two special-grade mana stones and supreme-grade stones continued to appear.
This dungeon was more specialized in mana stones than any I had ever experienced.
‘Satisfying.’
I had completed the growth of the crimson crystal I had long anticipated.
The next growth would likely require considerable time, but the mere possibility of growth filled me with anticipation.
With such thoughts, I exited the dungeon.
“That ended much faster than expected! I thought we’d spend more time with you, Mir. In a way, I’m disappointed. Sigh.”
Maniac voiced these words.
It wasn’t mere flattery—he seemed genuinely regretful.
Hearing this sparked a thought.
Originally, I had planned to return to Kalbera Territory immediately after obtaining the mana stones, but if Maniac was willing to assist so enthusiastically.
“Would you be willing to travel together for some time?”
“Huh? R-really?”
“You would track mana essence and locate mines or dungeons where mana stones are likely to be found. With my mount, our travel would be quite swift.”
Perhaps traveling with Maniac to search for mana stones wouldn’t be a bad idea.
Having realized that acquiring mana stones was more important than I initially thought, I figured it would be worthwhile to gather more while I was already in the Eastern Region.
These days, mana stones were something money alone could not procure.
And fortunately.
“It would be my honor! I’d welcome it wholeheartedly!”
“I’ll ensure your compensation exceeds standard rates.”
“Compensation is secondary—I’m grateful for whatever you offer! Come on, let’s go right away! Mir!”
Maniac readily accepted my proposal.
* * *
Bringing Maniac along had proven to be an exceptionally wise decision.
Even though Maniac could detect mana scents, traveling alone meant slower movement, and there were places I couldn’t approach due to monsters—various constraints that had prevented thorough exploration.
Now I could investigate all those previously inaccessible locations.
[ Horse Whistle – Skeming ]
“Neeeigh!”
“Wow, it’s incredibly fast! Even the mounts that rankers rode weren’t this quick!”
The speed of Skeming, a legendary-tier mount.
Combined with my combat prowess, I could traverse and explore everywhere.
Thanks to that, I conquered Mines and Dungeons suspected of containing mana stones.
[ Superior-Grade Mana Stone ]
And I was able to locate mana stones.
My combination with Maniac worked remarkably well.
I could sense mana through my Dark Eye as well, but Maniac’s mana scent detection covered a much wider range.
The method was simple: I’d traverse the Eastern Region at Skeming’s rapid speed while Maniac detected mana scents.
Mana scent detection had a wider range but sacrificed accuracy.
That’s where I used my Dark Eye to pinpoint the exact direction of Mines or Dungeons.
Once inside a Dungeon, Maniac would guide the way while I defeated the monsters.
For finding mana stones, there was no one more helpful than Maniac.
“I’ll end things here.”
“We really made a great team, didn’t we? How many mana stone Mines and Dungeons did we discover! Finding and conquering so many Dungeons in such a short time—this is my first experience with anything like it!”
“I was able to find many mana stones thanks to you. I’ll make sure to provide proper compensation.”
“It was such an honor for me! It was so much fun! Mir! I’ll never forget this!”
Never forget, they say.
Most of the mana stones I obtained were absorbed into the red crystal.
Though I didn’t absorb all of them.
Since there were occasions when I needed to use mana stones separately, I kept some in reserve.
“Could you help me dispose of these items?”
“Leave it to me, Lord Mir!”
The Eastern Outpost.
While I was traveling around searching for Mines, that place officially received the name ‘Senion’.
Since it was based on Cronion’s name, I worried the Imperial Court might disapprove.
But apparently they approved it quite readily.
In any case, I disposed of the items I obtained from this journey—excluding the mana stones—through the Simons Trading Company.
And upon returning to Kalbera Territory,
“Shall I start again?”
I decided to refine my summoning skills according to my original plan.
Based on my experience using them during this journey,
my summoning skills had demonstrated efficiency beyond my expectations.
Of course, I had no intention of contracting with ordinary summons this time either.
My goal was the rulers of each dimension.
The Celestial Fantasy Dragon of the Beast Realm, Demon King Barcar, and Lumiere.
I planned to forge contracts with the rulers of each dimension, just as I had with those three.
The Spirit Realm, which I anticipated would be the most troublesome, I would save for last.
For now, I decided to test out my other summoning skills first.
– Using skill ‘Plant Summoning’.
– Entering the Plant Dimension.
The Plant Dimension.
True to its name, a skill for summoning plants.
And so, the moment I stepped into the Plant Dimension—
“What a magnificent sight.”
It was composed of a forest so immense it defied description.
Trees grew so densely that I couldn’t see more than a few meters ahead.
The ground was completely obscured by a profusion of undergrowth packed tightly together.
The strangest part was—
“Is there truly nothing but plants here?”
Despite the abundance of grass and trees,
not a single animal or insect was visible.
Moreover—
*Writhe.*
True to the Plant Dimension’s name, every plant was moving.
Trees swaying as if savoring the breeze.
Vines dancing, their stems undulating gracefully.
Flowers singing, their petals opening and closing in rhythm.
It was an extraordinarily beautiful place.
But I hadn’t come here to admire the scenery.
My goal was to first raise my summoning skill level by battling ordinary plants, and ultimately to forge a preliminary contract with the ruler of the Plant Dimension.
I began my earnest conquest of the Plant Dimension.
Of course—
[ Fire attribute magic used in the Plant Dimension. ]
[ Plant affinity decreases. ]
[ The roots of Eternal Flower begin tracking you. ]
I had used fire attribute magic to combat the Plant Dimension’s enemies, nearly setting the entire forest ablaze, and thus earned its enmity from the very start.
* * *
My first steps in the Plant Dimension went awry.
The moment I entered, I recalled the familiar laws of the Demon Realm and immediately set the plants ablaze.
Well, the instant my affinity began to plummet, I quickly changed tactics.
– Using 6-Circle water magic ‘Aqua Rain’.
Realizing fire magic wouldn’t work, I first extinguished the flames with water magic.
Fortunately, the plants had fairly high fire resistance, and because I doused the flames quickly, my affinity didn’t drop any further.
And then, one more thing—
[Your water magic causes plants to grow.]
[The plants are delighted.]
[Plant affinity increases.]
[The roots of Eternal Flower pause.]
[The skill level of ‘Plant Summoning’ has increased.]
The moment I summoned rain.
Along with the message that the plants were delighted, my plant affinity rose.
From this, I could understand.
How to increase affinity with plants and raise skill levels within the Plant Dimension.
The instant I grasped this truth, I transformed my thoughts into action.
First.
– I activate the 6-Circle water magic ‘Aqua Rain’.
I expanded the range of Aqua Rain.
I traversed the Plant Dimension, distributing rain evenly across its entirety.
With this alone, the plants of the Plant Dimension grew visibly, and as they did, my plant affinity and Plant Summoning skill level rose at an accelerating pace.
Thus I completed a full circuit of the Plant Dimension.
However.
‘Does repetition not work?’
Bonding with plants through rain was a one-time affair.
When I summoned rain again in the same location, my affinity did not increase.
Still, now that I understood the method, I could discern what other approaches I needed to employ.
What I withdrew was.
[Ra’s Solar Staff]
(Non-tradeable)
Form: Staff
Grade: Mythic
Restriction: Level 1,000 or higher, Wisdom 3,000 or higher
Description: A staff imbued with the solar power wielded by Ra, the sun god of the desert. His staff carries a formidable solar force befitting the epithet ‘Midday Sun’.
After using it previously at the Red Beast Fortress, the cooldown had only recently expired on this mythic-grade staff.
Then.
– I activate the unique skill of ‘Ra’s Solar Staff’, ‘Ra’s Radiance’.
I used the staff’s unique skill.
For some reason, there was no sun in the sky of the Plant Dimension, but in this moment.
Whoooosh—.
A sun appeared in the sky of the Plant Dimension.
Normally, ‘Ra’s Radiance’ was used against monsters, gradually raising temperature while dealing continuous damage.
‘But this time, it is not for attack.’
I altered my approach.
Rather than intensifying the heat of the sunlight, I spread it far more widely.
Though it was originally a formidable attack that inflicted burns merely from exposure to sunlight, as I spread the rays wider, its power diminished dramatically.
However, even with this, it was difficult to illuminate the entire Plant Dimension.
Uuuuung—.
I infused mana from the red crystal.
Thanks to that, the enlarged sun’s light gently illuminated the entire Plant Dimension.
Shhhhh.
The plants lifted their heads toward the sun and began to grow rapidly.
At the same time, a System Message appeared.
[ Plants in the Plant Dimension grow under the sun you created. ]
[ The plants are happy. ]
[ Plant affinity increases. ]
[ The roots of Eternal Flower pause. ]
[ Skill ‘Plant Summoning’ level has increased. ]
This was indeed the right approach.
In the Plant Dimension, the way to befriend plants wasn’t through combat or trials like elsewhere—it was by nurturing them well.
After that, I cultivated the Plant Dimension using every method at my disposal.
Truth be told, since I had no connection to plant cultivation, I logged out to gather relevant information.
Then.
– I use the 7th Circle lightning magic ‘Thunder Storm’.
Crackle crackle!
I generated lightning beneath the ground to fix nitrogen in the soil.
Honestly, I didn’t even understand what nitrogen fixation meant, and I wasn’t sure if it would apply in a fantasy game, but fortunately, the System Message appeared regardless.
Next, I used earth magic to manage the soil.
Through various methods, I nurtured the plants.
The flora of the Plant Dimension grew so abundantly that it seemed more than twice as large as when I first entered.
And then.
Pong—!
A beautiful flower bloomed beside me.
“Who exactly are you to have such an influence on our Plant Dimension?”
The king of the Plant Dimension.
A flower that lives eternally.
Eternal Flower had appeared.
I would need to make excuses about why I created that fire initially, but fortunately, I achieved my goal.
[ You have successfully formed a preliminary contract with Eternal Flower. ]
[ Plant affinity increases significantly. ]
[ Skill ‘Plant Summoning’ level has increased. ]
[ Skill ‘Plant Summoning’ level has increased. ]
….
I had completed the contract with the king of the Plant Dimension.

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