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Chapter 365 365. “Quite impressive.” [Mechanical Engineering Eternal Hammer] -Attack Power: 99,999 -Grade: MR+ -Durability: 1,350,000 / 1,350,000 <> * Special Skill [Eternal Judgment: Maximizes the power of the Eternal Stone to deliver a devastating blow. Ignores 50% of the target’s defense. This attack cannot be blocked.] * Special Skill [Steam Hyper Amplification: Activates the Ether Magic Core. All stats rise momentarily.] * Special Option [Ultra-Maximized Refinement: Critical damage from attribute attacks increases by an additional 500%!] * Special Option [Ultimate Attack Power: Attack power increases by 20,500.] * Special Option [Rune Inscription Extreme – Arcsax LV3: Attack power increases by 12,500.] * Special Option [Rune Inscription Extreme – Iremet LV1: Critical attack power increases by 250%.] * Special Option [Life Drain: Absorbs 17% of damage dealt as your own life force!] * Special Option [Ambush: Imbued with the power of a Necromancer Master. Your first attack is guaranteed to be a Fatal Blow.] * Special Option [Soul Forging: Draws out the power of spirit. Attack power increases by 15%.] * Special Option [Soul Penetration: Damage ignores defense!] * Special Option [Gaze of the Dead: Discerns the enemy’s weak points. Gain an additional 3% attack power.] * Special Option [Shadow Scatter: Instills fear in the target! Target’s attack power decreases by 3%.] * Special Option [Essence Imbue : Imbued with the power of essence. Due to Kraken’s power, critical hit rate increases by 8%. Raises Strength stat by 10% for 15 seconds.] * Wave Resonance [Power of Waves: Due to the power of waves, you receive additional stats. Attack power increases. Critical hit rate increases. Attack speed increases.] * Wave Resonance [Hand Tempering: Lightning attribute is granted!] * Special Option [Blazing Dark Flame: With a certain probability, inflicts the abnormal status ‘Oblivion’ on the target of your attack!] * Special Option [Ether Magic Core: Extends the cast time of Steam Hyper Amplification. Output increases significantly.] The Mechanical Engineering Eternal Hammer was equipment that embodied the power of the Eternal Stone taken to its absolute limit. High attack power and durability. Special skills. And even the traits of the Ether Magic Core itself. Everything Jin-woo had intended was contained within it. ‘It was worth using Rune Inscription Extreme with the Ether Magic Core.’ Jin-woo had inscribed Arcsax and Iremet into the Ether using Rune Inscription script. The numbers had upgraded compared to what was there before. ‘And this skill. Defense penetration works perfectly.’ It was a special skill capable of piercing through any defense an opponent could muster. “The attack power is impressive, though.” The Mechanical Engineering equipment he’d made from Frost Titanium previously had attack power reaching 91,000. That was already a considerable figure, but this hammer surpassed it. Attack power of 99,999. “I won’t forget this.” Along with that, the Essence Imbue using Kraken Blood had also been properly applied. ‘It was worth putting effort into the materials.’ The traits that the Kraken possessed had been granted as options. Jin-woo gripped the Eternal Hammer. Shhhhwooosh—! Following the rising steam, Jin-woo lightly swung the hammer. Crack—. Boom-boom-boom-boom-boom—! With a deafening roar, part of the castle beside him collapsed entirely. It was from the shockwave. Jin-woo then used a special option. “Kraken Blood.” As he activated the special option—Essence Imbue: Kraken Blood—the head of the hammer changed to a dark red color. Jin-woo swung the hammer once more in that state. Boom-boom-boom—! The castle wall then completely crumbled. “Mmm.” It penetrates in a single strike while ignoring defense. “With Eternal Judgment combined, there’s no way to avoid taking damage no matter how they defend.” Jin-woo smiled. “It was worth it.” Jin-woo had set himself a goal when coming to Sacra. ‘Since I plan to exchange with Pendant when I return. I wanted to raise my level a bit higher.’ Moreover, he’d received an interesting proposal from the Leap Guild as well. ‘And there’s also the duel with Slayer.’ That too was something he was doing with his pride on the line. ‘Slayer is literally the number one combat ranker.’ In a sense, this could be considered a battle. Jin-woo through equipment, Slayer through raw power. Without each demonstrating their full capabilities, this would be a match heavily tilted toward one side. Because of that, he planned to equip himself with various skills before returning. Of course, Jin-woo didn’t know exactly what level of power Pendant possessed. So he couldn’t determine how much he needed to raise his own level. ‘Since I haven’t exchanged directly with him.’ He hadn’t even seen Pendant in person before. ‘Ranked third. While I don’t know the exact level of his power, this ranking says enough.’ Because of that, he also needed to build up his own strength to some degree to make the exchange enjoyable. That’s why he’d set a goal. To reach the level he’d envisioned. ‘That goal is now just one step away.’ It wasn’t simply a matter of surpassing the MR+ Grade. ‘The sensation I feel. The completed equipment.’ For the exchange with Pendant, it felt like one more step would be enough for the basics. Of course, it was still true that everything appeared infinitely lacking. He felt it every time he made equipment. He could have done better. He could have crafted better. ‘But that’s something for later. Even if I reach some enlightened state, it will never disappear.’ “First.” Jin-woo summoned First and immediately handed over the hammer. -You have given equipment to your Familiar, First. Whoosh—. This Eternal Hammer had considerable impact. As First gripped the hammer, a black aura rose along with violet smoke curling upward. First, whose presence was already quite commanding, now holding this hammer, gave off an air that suggested fighting would be inadvisable. ‘Originally, this kind of equipment would suit Pur.’ Jin-woo had deliberately reduced its size slightly so it would suit First well. “You worked hard in that battle. Especially detonating the Eternal Circulation Sword—that was very impressive. You understood it so thoroughly, First.” “Thank…you.” At that praise, First’s shoulders lifted high. That comment about understanding the Eternal Circulation Sword so well was praise more satisfying than anything else could have been for First. Like Jin-woo said, First wanted to become his deepest understanding among all his Familiars. Being praised for it was nothing short of exhilarating. Whoosh—. First then grasped the new weapon, the Mechanical Engineering Eternal Hammer, firmly. “I…will…also…understand…this…new…weapon…well.” First gripped the Eternal Hammer. Then brought it down from above to below. Crack—. Boom-boom-boom-boom-boom—! For a moment, a tremendous impact erupted as if an earthquake had struck. Even First, who wielded it, seemed slightly startled by the damage. ‘Once it breaks 100,000, the power of each swing is no joke.’ The hammer possessed higher attack power compared to the Eternal Circulation Sword he’d been using before. ‘At least the equipment problem is solved.’ He could move forward with certainty now. But there were still problems remaining. ‘I can’t handle them all at once.’ Compensating for the weaknesses of his Familiars wasn’t something that could be done overnight. ‘It’s a weakness inherent to the Necromancer class itself.’ Jin-woo crossed his arms. “Twin God of Fire and Soul. There’s definitely a clue in that quest.” The Twin God of Fire and Soul had said he could strengthen the Necromancer class itself. ‘Let me try it.’ But before that, there was something right in front of him that needed solving. ‘Let’s head in.’ Now that the weapon was complete, it was time to conquer the tower ahead. “I wonder what wish Hamud made. What was his wish that created such a massive tower?” He was curious about what wish could have brought such a tremendous tower into existence. * * * -You are entering the Tower of Wishes! Glimmer—. Glimmer—. Glimmer—. The tower’s name was the Tower of Wishes. Floor, walls, ceiling. Everything was shining a pale blue. Of course, it wasn’t a beautiful blue. ‘It’s dark.’ Fundamentally, towers contain the power of demons, so dark energy is mixed in. Because of that, the color had to be murky. “This is different from the previous towers.” The towers Jin-woo had previously conquered gave off a strong impression of being places where demons ruled as bosses. But this place felt somehow different. “The style is distinctly different.” Jin-woo summoned Pur after First. Whoosh—. “You called for me!” “Stand at the vanguard with First.” “Yes!” Jin-woo placed First and Pur in front and slowly moved into the tower. How far had they walked? “This is odd.” At the tower’s entrance. It should have been time for monsters to start appearing, but none had emerged. “I sense nothing.” Pur spoke. First too sensed nothing. Jin-woo stepped forward and activated Eagle Eye. -Eagle Eye is activated! “I can barely see anything.” There was almost nothing visible even to Jin-woo’s eyes. “This doesn’t seem like an ordinary tower.” The towers Jin-woo had previously conquered had restrictions. But this Tower of Wishes had no restrictions from the moment he entered. ‘No restrictions. No monsters.’ Jin-woo continued walking through the entrance. At first, it was wide enough for all his Familiars to walk together, but it grew narrower the deeper they went. “Unsummon.” “Call me again soon!” “Understood.” He first unsummoned First and Pur. The passage had become so narrow that only one person could fit. How much further did he go? Something hazy began to appear. It was a person. A transparent person. Or rather, a person made of smoke. -Don’t worry. Everyone will recognize you. It was a girl with long hair wearing a beautiful dress. -Your theory will astound all of Sacra! When that time comes, even your own family will recognize you! As if someone stood before her, she gestured. -So…… Poof—! But before she could finish speaking, the smoke vanished. The moment the smoky figure’s form disappeared like a film scene, demons appeared. “You are not the object of this wish.” “How dare you enter here.” The demons that appeared were far stronger than those that had burst out of the tower before. Jin-woo smiled. ‘I still don’t have a clear sense of what kind of tower this is.’ He couldn’t quite grasp what kind of tower this was. Because of that, he was relieved that demons had appeared. “First.” Jin-woo snapped his fingers. The space was too cramped to summon Pur as well. “Perfect for testing the new equipment.” Whoosh—. The summoned First gripped the Mechanical Engineering Eternal Hammer and swung it. Shhhhwooosh—. Mighty steam erupted as First’s blow landed directly on the demon. Thud—! Screeeech—! The demon fell in a single strike. -You have defeated an Intermediate Demon! Whoosh—. Jin-woo neatly collected the Intermediate Demon’s soul, bones, horns, and essence. “It’s weak, so I can’t fully feel it, but…” Still, he could glimpse the fragments of power the Eternal Hammer possessed. ‘The penetrating damage is considerable.’ The bone-piercing penetrating power felt when it struck solidly. First too seemed to marvel at that power, repeatedly mimicking the motion of swinging the hammer. “Let’s go. First.” Jin-woo walked forward again. How much deeper did he venture? Smoke swirled again. The smoke whirled around the floor and soon took form. Two people appeared. A woman with long hair. And a man listening silently. -Look! What did I tell you! I said you could do it, didn’t I? Congratulations. This Ether Core Theory will be your greatest achievement! ‘Ether Core Theory?’ At the mention of Ether Core Theory, Jin-woo realized the protagonist of the smoke listening silently was Hamud. ‘Then the one before him…’ It must be his dead lover. ‘Could his wish really be…’ To resurrect his dead lover? The story continued. -Now you’re going to turn everything around! Everyone in Sacra will call your name! She spoke with a smile. -I was the only one who knew. That you were the best. How does that feel? Does it give you strength? The smoke spoke in response. -Yes. Let me tell you once more. You’re the best. Your theory—it’s the answer to all of Sacra! With those words, she faded once more. “Hmm.” Jin-woo walked forward again. Whoosh—. The smoke gathered once more. -Just as hard as Hamud works, I must work too. I need to be helpful. I’ll carve Runestones as well…… She was in the Workshop. And she carved a Runestone. Watching this, Jin-woo’s expression darkened. All he could see was smoke; there was nothing actually there. But watching those hand movements, he sensed something was wrong. If what she now held was an Advanced Runestone and she were to handle it in that manner…… Boom-boom-boom-boom-boom—! A deafening explosion erupted. The smoke caught in the blast vanished entirely. Whoosh—. “……” And beyond the explosion, someone stood. Not smoke. “Have you seen enough?” His entire body was pitch black. Wings extended from his back, horns crowning his head. His form was that of a typical demon, yet his face was human. Jin-woo thought he knew who he was. “Hamud.” “Yes. Stranger. Welcome to my Tower of Wishes.”
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