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Chapter 80 Episode 80. Whoosh— In Jin-woo’s hands lay an extraordinarily attractive robe. “It came through.” Jin-woo examined the SR+ Grade robe he had crafted. [Sunshade Robe] – Defense: 1,050 – Grade: SR+ – Durability: 22,000 / 22,000 <> * Special Option [Spell Enchantment – Savistra: Attribute resistance increases by 20%.] * Special Option [Thunderdust: Imbued with the power of the sun, attribute attack power is enhanced!] * Special Option [Abyss Shadow: Evasion is greatly increased!] * Special Option [Perfect Seamstress: Movement restrictions disappear. Agility stat increases by 250.] * Special Option [Attribute Balance: Contains opposing attributes! All stats increase by 50!] Sunshade Robe. An SR+ Grade item adorned with countless special options. He had created SR+ Grade items from ore before, but this was his first time with a different material. “The craftsmanship from the Perfect Seamstress Technique is quite impressive.” The hallmark of the Perfect Seamstress Technique was that it didn’t look sewn at all. Like something plucked directly from shadow and sunlight itself, the Sunshade Robe was beautiful—from the very beginning, it appeared to be a single unified cloth. “Hmm!” Jin-woo decided to try on the robe himself first. Soft rustle— “No comparison.” The fit was extraordinarily superior to the robe he’d made initially. “This risk was worth taking.” Jin-woo gazed at the special options, thoroughly satisfied. The power of the sun and the power of shadow. The two forces were in perfect balance, creating synergy. “The most crucial option for an enchanter’s robe has been enhanced.” Enchanters are fundamentally specialists in ranged combat. Because of this, enemies targeted them first, and enchanters had devised multiple countermeasures in case close-quarters combat arose. “Blocking or evading is what matters.” Since it was a robe, its defense would inevitably be lower than armor made of ore. “Enhanced evasion.” The Abyss Shadow option. Thanks to this attribute, the robe could gain the upper hand in countless close-range engagements. “I’ll dodge almost everything that comes at me.” Jin-woo chuckled to himself. “Excellent.” Reaching SR+ Grade was a significant achievement in itself, but more importantly, he’d managed to extract equipment worthy of the risk he’d undertaken—quite satisfying indeed. “I’m getting the hang of it now.” By boldly employing the Perfect Seamstress Technique, his understanding of the craft had deepened. He’d just reached SR+ Grade, yet Jin-woo felt he could create something even better. Ding—! An alert chimed. – The God of Nature and Harmony marvels at your seamstress craft! – The God of Nature and Harmony applauds the perfection of your Perfect Seamstress Technique! “The God of Nature and Harmony?” – The God of Nature and Harmony wishes to see your ears! ‘Must be an elf deity.’ Previously, when Jin-woo learned Spell Enchantment, he’d received blessings and patronage from a green-skinned god. “I’m not a half-elf.” Jin-woo revealed his ears. They were naturally round, of course. – The God of Nature and Harmony wishes to grant you pointed ears! – A blessing is bestowed! – Spirit Affinity is greatly increased! Spirit Affinity increased. Because of it, Coco and Munzi’s power strengthened. “Roar—!” “Shriek—!” The two spirits howled like wolves. Watching them, Jin-woo felt quite pleased. ‘They’re howling like ferocious beasts. How adorable.’ “Thank you, God of Nature and Harmony.” Unintentionally, he’d received blessings from deities of two different races. ‘An increase in Spirit Affinity is welcome.’ The stronger Munzi and Coco became, the better equipment Jin-woo could craft. ‘We’re as one, essentially.’ “Time to get started.” It was time to attend to the commission the elf elders had given him. * * * The next day, in Elven City. Before heading to Glory Forest, Jin-woo sought out the crafters of Elven City first. “Go find Katri, Jin-woo. He’s the crafter who discovered the strangeness in Glory Forest first.” Katri the carpenter. He was said to be the finest crafter in Elven City. ‘They said he makes everything from wood.’ His wooden equipment and Mire’s fabric equipment were prized most highly in Elven City. Katri’s workshop. “You were looking for me?” The elf Katri emerged from the workshop. The strong scent of wood still clung to him—he’d clearly been working on timber just moments before. “I’m Jin-woo.” “I’ve heard of you. That you’ve come to help us. Thank you so very much.” Katri bowed deeply. “If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.” “Yes. I hear you source timber from Glory Forest to craft equipment, and that you’re the finest in that field, Katri.” Katri, an elf. Among the typically lean elves, he stood out for his muscular build. “It’s not that impressive. I simply love working with wood to craft equipment.” “I’d like to hear what’s happened in Glory Forest.” Katri recounted what he’d witnessed in Glory Forest. “Glory Forest is home to countless trees—rare timber that grows nowhere else. That’s why I visit it daily. But recently…” The Phantom King had come seeking Mire and attempted to consume the city. After that incident, the city prepared its counterattack, and Katri needed more timber for it. “I went to Glory Forest recently and discovered the trees are rotting from within. The surrounding timber had turned pitch black.” “How were they rotting?” ‘Hmm.’ As Jin-woo listened to Katri, a thought occurred to him—this might resolve more easily than expected. ‘The Phantom King is ultimately an undead-type named monster, right?’ If so, then the source of the power polluting Glory Forest would likely be of the same type. ‘Then I should be able to—’ Handle it without difficulty. ‘Best to go and see for myself.’ “Would you be able to guide me there?” “Yes. I haven’t been able to craft anything since we ran out of timber.” Katri took the lead. * * * Glory Forest. True to its name, this place had once been extraordinarily beautiful—a forest named for the city’s glory, filled with magnificent trees and verdant green. Now it had become a place reeking of rot. “Some of the older folk have wept upon seeing this.” ‘They know what it was like before.’ It was only natural that emotions would surge upon witnessing such devastation. Jin-woo headed directly into Glory Forest without hesitation. Katri watched him closely. He’d heard stories about who this Jin-woo was. A human who’d arrived in the city just yesterday and agreed to help defend it. A fellow disciple under the same master as Elder Mire. And, however unbelievable, he’d learned Elder Mire’s Perfect Seamstress Technique in a single day. Frankly, Katri thought that was a gross exaggeration. Even Katri, regarded as the finest carpenter and crafter in the city, had attempted to learn Elder Mire’s Perfect Seamstress Technique. But he’d failed. Or rather, it was more accurate to say he’d tried and failed. The Perfect Seamstress Technique demanded that level of difficulty. Even if he truly had learned it, there was no way to master it in a single day—he’d likely only grasped the bare basics. This Jin-woo would restore Glory Forest and defend the city from the Phantom King? Honestly, it was hard to believe. It was something the city’s strongest elves, including Elder Mire, hadn’t managed. The Phantom King and his legions were formidable. Moreover, having crafted numerous pieces of equipment for the elf warriors, Katri understood their strength all too well. “This is the place.” With all these factors compounding, Katri couldn’t shake his skepticism. Of course he planned to cooperate, but if danger arose, he intended to grab Jin-woo and flee quickly. “As you can see, the contamination is severe.” “Mm.” Katri naturally expected Jin-woo to furrow his brow and show caution. But Jin-woo’s expression didn’t change at all—he simply strode forward into Glory Forest with long, purposeful steps. The level of contamination was something most would find revolting, whether by sight or scent alone. “Hmm.” Jin-woo examined the trees carefully. Just as he’d expected—Dark Energy corruption. Dark Energy had been forced deep into the roots of these life-filled trees, poisoning them from within. “The trees are rotting progressively. This is… difficult.” Honestly, Katri struggled even to imagine how to resolve this. “What I’d thought of was holy power. If we could bring in high-ranking priests to conduct a large-scale purification, we might achieve some recovery.” But the contamination was spreading faster than anticipated. “Though that was my thinking from days ago. Now…” The forest had already lost its green. “Perhaps we should simply fell all these rotten trees instead.” But if that were the solution, the elves would have done it already. They hadn’t because of a thread of hope, and because if they did and the corruption still didn’t stop, they’d be in trouble. “I’ll speak frankly. I believe it’s impossible, Jin-woo.” The forest was dead. As the elf who’d spent the longest in Glory Forest, Katri could paradoxically sense that this forest’s lifespan had ended. “Shall we return to the city?” “It should be possible.” “…Yes, I understand. I’ll guide you… eh?” Katri blinked repeatedly. “It should be possible to restore it.” “…Are you thinking of clearing all of this yourself?” “No? I mean, if I’m going to fell them, I’d first have to remove the corruption.” Jin-woo smiled, gazing at the trees. “How could I fell such fine timber in a damaged state?” ‘All of these are high-quality timber.’ Once the corruption was removed, they could be processed into equipment without issue. “Wait… are you perhaps a priest? If you possessed holy power…” “I don’t have holy power.” “Then how…?” “I don’t have holy power, but—” Jin-woo released Dark Energy from his palms. “I have another way.” “…!” Jin-woo stepped close to the tree. Dark Energy flowed viscously through the corrupted wood, and as he approached, it lashed out as if possessed of will, engulfing him. “Jin-woo!” In an instant, Dark Energy wrapped around Jin-woo. Startled, Katri moved to approach. But he stopped short. “Huh?” All the Dark Energy that had engulfed him was being pulled into Jin-woo’s hands. – Absorbing Dark Energy! – Through your Necromaister job trait, Dark Energy is converted to mana! ‘Just as I thought.’ Moreover, it wasn’t merely being absorbed—it was being converted directly into mana. ‘This place is—’ “A paradise for me.” Jin-woo spread both hands, beginning to absorb Dark Energy from the surrounding trees. – Mana increases! – Experience increases! A gentle floating sensation— But that wasn’t all. It seemed the corruption wasn’t mere Dark Energy—souls began to rise. Jin-woo started collecting them. – You have obtained a Corrupted Soul! Each time a Corrupted Soul entered Jin-woo’s hands, his body felt lighter. ‘Something’s rising…?’ The moment that thought crossed his mind, an alert sounded. Ding—! – Job proficiency increases! – The number of minions you can command has increased! – 4 -> 5 First, Attendant, Moltus, and Pur. His complement of minions had been at maximum, yet now his command capacity had expanded. ‘Excellent.’ And he’d only just purified the very edge of this vast Glory Forest. ‘If I keep going, I might expand by three more slots.’ Jin-woo opened his hands wide. ‘This is incredible.’ The entire polluted forest was his buffet. “I can’t do this alone.” Jin-woo began summoning his minions. A sudden rush of wind— “First.” “You called.” “Moltus.” “I receive your command.” “Pur.” “Yes, Master.” Pur, with military bearing fully activated, had abandoned all pretense. Grasping his hammer, he knelt on one knee before Jin-woo, summoned with the greatest speed. “See it? All this Dark Energy overflowing here.” The three minions nodded at Jin-woo’s words. “Absorb every last bit of it!”
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