Chapter 16
Chapter 16
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 16
Chapter Title: Maxed-Out Original Skill
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⚡ SKILL ACTIVATED ⚡ Kyle-style Demon Swordsmanship (Original) Lv. Max Come to think of it, the skill level is already 'Max'.
"Huh? A skill? You've already got a skill? How?"
"Already?"
"Skills are insanely tough to create and level up!"
"How tough?"
"I hear it usually takes months just to make your first one."
"Hmm..."
"Whoa... So if you're just ridiculously strong, skills pop up fast too, huh..."
This has to be it.
Definitely because of the trait.
The level's weird too.
Normally, you'd grow from level 1.
Well, it makes sense.
It's just sudden.
Kyle-style Demon Swordsmanship?
Of course, Kang Hyun's the highest master and creator.
If Kang Hyun's level 1, how could anyone else be level 2?
So it has to be Max level.
'But what happens when you hit Max? What's different about Original?'
The system wouldn't slap on 'Original' and 'Max' lightly.
Guess I'll test it out soon.
"So, what's the benefit of having a skill?"
"Skills correct your knowledge and actions. You can reach master level just by leveling the skill, without training."
"What? Ha, for real."
Training, my ass...
"Gal!"
"Eek! You scared me! What was that? This isn't some wuxia novel."
What the hell?
Become a master without training?
'These kids these days...'
You think that'll fly?
"If skills alone make you a master, why aren't there low-rank Perfect Clears everywhere? Can't these so-called masters even solo a goblin?"
"No, Master, you're off the charts..."
"Off the charts, my foot! Even back when we seven heroes were kids, we'd bet dinner on who could rack up the most Perfect Clears!"
Aden narrowed her eyes as she listened.
"...Didn't you say 'long live free growth' just the other day, Master?"
"Hey, did I slack on training? I did all the training there was!"
"Really...? I've never seen you train..."
"Go roam the whole world and see if anyone's trained as much as me!"
"Well, yeah... Anyway, you did Perfect Clears without system help."
Exactly!
"See? My free growth is justified!"
"Huh?"
"I'm gonna free-growth with the system! But you guys have to train!"
"Y-Yes..."
Aden's soulless agreement.
Her eyes screamed she'd get tired if this dragged on.
"Got it or not?!"
"Yeees..."
She empties her mind, munches snacks.
Munch munch.
"This won't do. Let's get back to it. Bring the formula you worked on last time for adjusting the output of 'Ignis Vorax'."
"Eeeh!? S-Suddenly? That's still..."
"Dump the snacks and hurry!"
"Why toss innocent snacks!"
Then she dumps the whole bag in her mouth.
"I can't watch my disciple with such a pathetic mindset. Bring the formula!"
"U-Uwaaaah-!"
Kang Hyun didn't know it then.
That he'd soon benefit from the system too.
That with the system his old disciple made, he'd break the limits from his hero Kyle days.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ This time, he decided to exchange the mana stones right away.
Curious how much an E-rank dungeon would net.
"Oh, you're here to pick them up?"
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ [Of course we have to handle that much.] The government's treatment was top-notch.
Mana stones collected.
Payment deposited immediately.
'Let's see...'
Bank app open!
"Gasp!"
The amount made him gasp even alone.
"F-Five million?"
For one dungeon run?
He fired up the internet quick.
Searched E-rank Awakener average income.
Ten million won a month.
Split among six people.
But him?
Five million solo.
'Whoa...'
Previous five dungeon runs netted 12.8 million.
But bills, living costs, weapon prices ate it up fast.
Now flush again.
From one day's work!
'Gotta send pocket money to Mom and Dad.'
One hundred to Mom.
One hundred to Dad.
Fifty to little sis.
Too much too young teaches bad habits.
'...Too sudden?'
He'd said the academy was doing well.
They'd be shocked.
Sure enough.
Phone rings right away.
"Yeah, Mom."
<...Hey! What money do you have to send such a huge sum all of a sudden?!>
Oof, ears ringing.
Last time she was all warm and supportive.
Now she's blowing out his eardrums.
'She saw the money and thought 'he's doing fine', felt relieved.'
Last time her voice was soft.
Thinking her son was struggling.
Good call sending it.
"Mom, son's giving pocket money to parents— a million's no huge sum."
<Even if you have spare cash, save it!>
"Last time you said slip it into your account behind Dad's back."
<T-That was a joke!>
Dad's voice from the other end.
Son! I'll spend it well!
Smack on the back right after.
Whap!
May you rest in peace.
<...Can Mom really accept this?>
"Mom, seriously. The academy's booming lately. The kid I teach totally made it big."