Chapter 193
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 193
Chapter Title: Offering
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Long ago, the ancient gods scattered special stones across the earth, gathering their power.
They would accept these offerings from humans and compete to see who could amass the most followers.
Though explained at length, it boiled down to the gods holding a popularity contest among themselves.
'Each of these magic stones is like a vote.'
It seemed like a rather cute endeavor for ancient gods, but the item values proved otherwise.
I watched as the seven magic stones before me vanished, enveloped in a swirl of light.
'Their uses are incredibly versatile.'
They could serve as keys to unseal temple doors or, infused with 'divine power,' grant their benefits simply by carrying them.
[Intellect +15]
Just carrying it boosted intellect by 15. And there was no limit on quantity—truly a cheat item that grew stronger the more you carried.
The only downside? They were ridiculously rare.
"You're offering all of them?"
Ri Eun-jeong's eyes widened. She knew how hard they'd been to obtain, and I'd explained their value, so she couldn't fathom my decision.
'Fair enough. Out of eight, I'm offering seven to Versia.'
[The Voice of the Herald is greatly pleased.]
But there was good reason for it.
The magic stones I offered were all useless ones.
Mana recovery rate, stamina recovery rate, potion duration increase, mana consumption reduction, jump height, fall damage reduction, and so on.
Everything except the [Intellect +15] one I had in my pocket.
'Magic stones are the ancient gods' favorite tribute.'
They were literally popularity contest votes. In short, offering them yielded big rewards.
'Normally, I'd offer to Arseina, but there's no statue of her here.'
Besides, Arseina received thousands of magic stones annually as a top-tier popular goddess. A few wouldn't make a dent. But for Versia, who sustained herself on errands from higher gods, it was different.
And sure enough...
[The Voice of the Herald gladly accepts your tribute.]
[The Voice of the Herald shows you affection. She wishes to grant you a fitting reward.]
The magic stones disappeared. In their place, choices appeared before me.
[Stat Fragment x5]
[Mid-grade Magic Crystal x1]
[Versia's Shoes]
[Versia's Priest Robes]
[Jewel of Flicker]
Most gods just handed out whatever they felt like, but Versia, pleased with my tribute, offered choices. Lower gods often responded this way to offerings.
I'd offered seven out of eight magic stones, earning seven choices.
[Received Stat Fragment x5.]
[Received Stat Fragment x5.]
[Received Stat Fragment x5.]
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I took stat fragments for most choices but hesitated on the last one. One item caught my eye.
[Jewel of Flicker: When used on a weapon, doubles its performance for 10 minutes. However, the weapon crumbles to dust immediately after the effect ends.]
'Jewel of Flicker? Might be worth grabbing just in case. The performance is solid.'
Thus, for seven magic stones offered, I received 30 stat fragments and 1 [Jewel of Flicker].
While the party raised 12 stats, I got 30—a clear win.
[The Voice of the Herald holds great fondness for you.]
[She will often observe your actions from now on.]
'First Arseina, now Versia watching my deeds...'
A strange feeling stirred, but I shook it off. The past ten years had hardened me against such flutters.
"Eun-jeong."
"Yeah?"
"Come here."
I handed 12 of my 30 stat fragments to Ri Eun-jeong as she approached.
"Huh? Why this...?"
Ri Eun-jeong was humanity's core dealer. A dealer couldn't afford to be weak.
"Take it."
"N-no, the money too, and just keep receiving like this..."
I silenced her growing protests with a kiss.
"Mm... smack. Kiss."
Now she skillfully wrapped her tongue around mine, as if proud of practicing all day.
"What did I say you'd do if I gave you something, my Eun-jeong?"
"...Don't refuse and take it."
"Right. Smart girl. Now use them."
As I fondled her ass, her flushed face mixed with our tongues while she absorbed them one by one.
When I touched her anus during absorption, her fist rose briefly, but dropped upon seeing my face.
'She hates it so much it makes me want to tease more.'
Anyway, her anal strength was impressive. The entrance clamped tight, denying my finger entry—like a true virgin hole.
So I just toyed with the rim, savoring her flustered expression.
'Eun-jeong's anus is her erogenous zone.'
She'd deny it, but it'd be fun later.
"Let's go. The others are waiting."
"Y-yeah. Okay."
Farming continued afterward.
After three days, we had a solid estimate.
The party could raise 12 stats daily with Vitality Stones, while I got at least 8 magic stones—10 if I eased up on sex with Eun-jeong.
Now, three days later, we'd collected 27 magic stones. 21 offered to Versia.
[■■■'s favorability toward you greatly increases.]
[■■■'s favorability toward you greatly increases.]
[■■■'s favorability toward you greatly increases.]
The goddess's favor rose daily, letting both Ri Eun-jeong and me rack up stats.
I could almost hear the goddess squealing in delight. She was probably soaking her lower half in ecstasy by now.
Name: Ri Eun-jeong
Level: 4
I'd dumped all strength fragments on her, raising it from 191 to 209.
Over 200 strength in the fourth trial? Unheard of. Probably unique among all players.
Well, except me.
Name: Kang Min-jun
Level: 4
"Alright, everyone check your gear. Isera, that strap's loose."
Day four of farming.
Thirty minutes before departure.
After feeding Seo-yeon a thick load post-meal, the party had already fed the dracos, warmed up, and prepped on their own.
'Nice.'
They moved efficiently without my prompts.
Even unexpected issues were handled seamlessly under Han So-hee's command, with the others trusting her lead.
'Commanding might be tough on So-hee in some ways.'
But I trusted her, publicly endorsed her actions, took responsibility, and backed her solidly. She thrived.
It even built trust and bonds among us.
"So-hee, tonight?"
As I groped her ass, she tensed briefly, clenched her thighs, and replied.
"...I'll make time."
Her face flushed pink. Our haughty chaebol heiress now craved cock enough to sulk if ignored too long.
"Heave-ho, let's warm up before we head out. Go!"
Tatata-tat-
Well-rested, loosening up was essential.
Especially before risking life outside—thirty minutes lapping the village was vital for us and the dracos.
We were on lap twelve when it happened.
"Huh? Hey, Dickhead. Look over there. Isn't that Kim Jin-woo and Kubara?"
At Shin Seo-yeon's shout and point, we all looked from our dracos.
Kim Jin-woo and Kubara emerged together from a house in the village.
"They did it."
"Yup, they fucked."
We all thought the same.
Not an incomprehensible sight. Players in Bersh Village often ended up bedding natives eventually.
Women roamed half-naked, exciting men naturally. Plus, they were an exotic new race—desire was inevitable.
Players approached boldly, and crucially, Bersh women fancied them.
'Average adult male height in Bersh Village: 160cm.'
Quite short. Earthlings towered over them. Kim Jin-woo was at least 180cm. How did the women see it?
'Manly.'
Even if their stats were lower than locals', just big frames.
Like Earth women swayed by looks over substance, local women swooned for tall men.
One trigger: Earth men's cocks dwarfed the natives'. Word spread, and it snowballed.
'Still, never imagined Kubara falling first.'
Not even in the first round.
Impressive guy, Kim Jin-woo. While others cursed her, he seduced and fucked her all night.
"Dickhead, your eyes look intense. What, you wanna fuck too?"
"Not really."
"Huh...? What's up with you?"
Spotting my sincerity, Shin Seo-yeon widened her eyes.
After ten years bedding every race imaginable, I could guess the feel without trying. Plus, these weren't even the prettier. No interest.
"You all are enough for me."
"!!"
[Shin Seo-yeon's favorability toward you greatly increases.]
Our Seo-yeon was so easy. Hard to believe how aloof she was in round one, untouchable by all.
"Dickhead, about tonight..."
Guess I'd stack So-hee and Seo-yeon tonight.
That was the thought—until they noticed my gaze, embraced theatrically, and kissed for show.
"......"
Seemed they wanted a reaction from me.
What of it? No interest. Just one thought.
'Birds of a feather.'
I showed no reaction, so Kubara snorted angrily. Kim Jin-woo smirked smugly.
'But does he know?'
While he fixated on that worthless girl before parting post-trial, my party had already boosted stats over 30.
What did he know to strut like that? Sighing, I told the trailing group.
"Alright, let's start farming today."
"Okay!"
"Yup!"
Scorching heat incinerated the wasteland.
In some shade amid the blaze, one being quietly caught its breath.
Beyond the shade, its brother had just been torn apart by monsters and vanished.
Crunch.
Mountain Giant Dragon Dracalon—now only one offspring remained.
The last mountain giant dragon closed its eyes, organizing thoughts.
First evolution from devouring humans and kin.
Thanks to it, it could now hunt small scavengers.
But a problem loomed.
Solitude.
It could take small scavengers, but here they swarmed in packs—prey it couldn't claim despite proximity.
No risking injury in this survival-of-the-fittest world.
Too late, it realized going solo wouldn't work. No siblings left nearby.
Even filling its belly was tough.
Mobility gained, but energy drain spiked. Sturdy scales would have sufficed for hunting...
Slither.
Convinced this wouldn't do, the mountain giant dragon rose and prowled the forest anew. Seeking an opportunity to overturn this dire state.
Soon, its serpentine eyes gleamed at the thick scent of blood.