Chapter 29
Chapter 29
Chapter 29 What can I make?
Though there was a small incident where they were holding on so tightly that I couldn't move until they woke up from their sleep, honestly, it wasn't bad.
What wasn't bad about it must remain a secret to protect my image and dignity.
First, I checked our current state with my companions, and everyone was ridiculous.
"Wait, you reached Realm of Harmony in just 10 years?"
First, Yoo So-eun.
She had transcendent talent from the beginning, so I thought I wouldn't be surprised no matter how far she climbed, but she still amazed me.
As a martial artist, she was at the beginning of Realm of Harmony, and in magic and Divine Arts, she was at the 6th tier.
Though specialized in close combat, she didn't fall far behind in ranged combat either, and in emergencies, she could even act as a healer.
If it's 6th tier, that's transcendent level.
That's why Tower climbers from fantasy worlds rather than martial arts worlds are said to call transcendent martial artists 6th tier martial artists.
"I gained quite a lot of what could be called opportunities at the Tower's frontlines.
Especially the sparring with the Heavenly Demon gave me many insights."
It seemed like her innate talent combined with the Tower's environment full of countless experiences and opportunities had led to limitless growth.
I'm getting envious, so I should meet the Heavenly Demon too.
Just wait a little.
I'll be going to the Tower soon too.
But when I heard Yoo So-eun's explanation about her world, I naturally became solemn.
Yoo So-eun's world wasn't as bright or hopeful as I had imagined.
I never thought that she, who had shone so brilliantly, would obtain such a world.
Offering the Heart to atone for sins
The inner world she constructed upon becoming a Realm of Harmony martial artist.
A form created to judge herself, considering herself a sinner.
When the world unfolds, the sky turns black, and endlessly intertwined iron chains appear to bind her body.
The iron chains are the manifestation of the sins she bears, and each time one is released, her power increases explosively.
In return, her mental strength is rapidly depleted, and the pain only deepens.
She can take on all damage to allies within the world, and the greater the pain she bears, the stronger the buffs granted to her allies.
When accumulated damage exceeds a critical threshold, she can form a protective barrier surrounding all allies or activate a judgment of atonement that returns the damage she received to the enemy.
It's certainly a useful ability, but... I don't really want her to use it.
The world unfolded by a Realm of Harmony martial artist immediately reveals how that person has lived.
Just how deep a sense of guilt had been holding her back, how much she feared losing her people, for such a world to be created?
I could understand why Yoo So-eun was able to reach the Realm of Harmony so quickly.
"You don't need to look at me with such a worried expression.
I'm fine now."
Her expression wasn't lying.
She seemed genuinely fine.
Through regression, all the things she should have felt guilty about had become things that never happened.
I also planned to help her diligently from the side so she wouldn't experience the same sorrow.
"Right.
Now I'm by your side.
I'll help you a lot."
As if she hadn't expected to hear such words, she showed a surprised expression, and a small smile appeared at the corners of her mouth.
"Thank you.
I'll trust you."
I will never betray that trust.
Second was Baek Ran.
Though she had outstanding talent, she inevitably paled in comparison to Yoo So-eun, and since I hadn't taught her much, I wasn't expecting much.
But I didn't know her talent was in magic.
As a martial artist, she was at the beginning of the transcendent level.
While possessing martial prowess that was by no means weak, as a mage she had reached the 7th tier.
She had become an Archmage corresponding to a Realm of Harmony martial artist.
Apparently, she had many magic-related traits from the beginning.
"Then why did you only learn martial arts in the tutorial?
If it were me, I would have learned magic in parallel too."
If it were me, I might have given up martial arts entirely and focused everything on magic.
It was a time when I desperately needed even a shred of talent.
"I had the Heavenly Thunder Divine Art, and martial arts is just so romantic."
I nodded.
Martial arts is romantic, after all.
Nod.
True to being the owner of the Heavenly Thunder Divine Art, her magic was also biased toward lightning.
Though difficult to handle, it was an attribute that ranked among the highest in terms of speed, firepower, and range, so it would likely display tremendous power in large-scale battles or quick decisive battles.
Even though she was a mage, having skill in close combat meant she didn't need separate escorts, which was also a great merit.
"But wait... how did you do it?"
Third was Baek Ryeon.
My disciple who possessed martial arts talent was outstanding enough to remind me of Yoo So-eun and whom I had raised with the most care.
She even had the Saint's Talent - a truly amazing high point.
She was already at the beginning of transcendent level before entering the Tower, so I thought it would be natural for her to reach mature transcendent level by now.
Does this make sense?
But it seemed I had greatly underestimated her.
She had proudly reached the peak of transcendent level and had also set foot in the 6th tier with Divine Arts.
She was even saying that becoming a 2nd iteration, she had filled the last piece to complete her world.
"Would you provide protection?
I've been deliberately delaying it while looking for a safe place."
"Uh... sure."
Baek Ryeon sat down and began to break through the wall based on everything she had built up until now.
The energy from her lower and middle dantian surged upward, opening the path to the upper dantian.
The path to advance to a new world opened.
The energy of the Baek Ryeon Divine Art flowing from her dantian wrapped around her body like a cocoon and began her transformation.
Unlike me, very gently, her body was changing calmly as if truly wrapped in clouds.
The transformation accompanied by tremendous pain was truly something that had happened only to me.
I was establishing 1 stack of anger toward the Dawn Divine Art when the cocoon slowly began to crack.
CRACK.
Through the cracked cocoon emerged she who had now obtained a completely healthy body.
A white lotus bloomed.
Her world bloomed luxuriantly.
As if this was her spring, the world was in full bloom.
Baek Ryeon Single-Hearted Flower Diagram .
A world created by Tower experiences and a single heart.
Thousands, tens of thousands of lotus flowers filled with love and devotion bloomed, filling the surroundings.
The brilliantly shining white lotus flowers began freezing the world with cold energy, as if they would purify all the filth in the world.
But that cold energy wasn't cold to me at all.
As if the owner of this world was distinguishing between enemies and allies.
"It's too cold?
I should step back a bit."
"Right.
She probably can't control it well yet."
...Isn't it?
Yoo So-eun and Baek Ran shrank back and retreated.
Seeing them shivering, they seemed to feel the cold.
I too had poor control when I first obtained the Heaven-Shattering Flame Annihilation Heavenly Diagram, so mana would leak out constantly, so it wasn't strange.
Despite such small commotion, Baek Ryeon eventually completely gathered her power and reached the beginning of Realm of Harmony.
In the end, your beginning and end are me.
Her reaching the transcendent realm had also happened with me as her pillar.
And reaching the Realm of Harmony also happened by filling the last piece of her world with me.
Opening her eyes, she got up from her seat and immediately ran to me and hugged me.
Originally, her skin had a slightly cool feeling, but her body, which had become even closer to an angel through transformation, no longer felt even the slightest coldness.
She had finally obtained the completely healthy body she had desired.
"Congratulations, Ryeon-ah."
"It's all thanks to Master-nim.
Now... I can stay by your side without leaving, right?"
I had decided to acknowledge it now.
That it was right for her to be by my side.
That paradoxically became Baek Ryeon's own path.
She seemed to want to prove that by reaching the Realm of Harmony when she was by my side.
I nodded and patted her head.
"Rather, I should be the one asking.
Please don't leave."
At my words, she showed a genuinely happy expression.
Originally, this state would have lasted almost an hour, but we weren't the only two here.
"You haven't forgotten us, have you?"
"I'm getting envious, so I should reach the Realm of Harmony too.
Sigh."
The moment Baek Ryeon's world manifestation ended, the other two people also approached and began hugging my body.
I was one person, but with three people hugging me simultaneously, it felt like I was under some kind of seal.
I had said before that I could easily handle about two people, but when it exceeded three, it was definitely not easy.
But all of this was my karma.
‘...I have many sins.’
I'm not that oblivious either.
I know that the feelings the three of them have for me aren't just simple friendship, admiration, or comradeship.
Baek Ran was someone who had openly courted me and kissed me, and what more needs to be said about Baek Ryeon?
Yoo So-eun's side was a bit ambiguous, but I couldn't deny that my share occupied a large portion within her.
If I tried to escape from this situation carelessly, it would cause adverse effects, so I just stayed still.
Only after the three satisfied people released me could I begin explaining methods to enhance my companions' strength.
"As you all know, I'm an artisan who can make up to Legendary-grade artifacts.
The clothes I'm wearing right now are also Legendary-grade artifacts."
The Demon God Lotus Armor freely changed forms, flaunting its presence.
It transformed from ordinary sportswear to light armor, heavy armor, robes, and even changed into various weapons.
"The workshop I made yesterday was also a Legendary-grade artifact.
Though Legendary-grade artifacts aren't guaranteed to be made every time, if I have sufficient materials and time, I can definitely make up to Unique-grade."
So the first thing to do was to replace their equipment with a full set of Unique-grade gear.
"So-eun-ah.
Would a full set of Unique-grade equipment be sufficient to use up to the Tower's upper floors?"
She nodded.
"More than enough.
Unique-grade equipment itself is difficult to obtain, so even climbers who have reached the upper floors rarely wear full sets, even if they have one or two pieces."
This was welcome news.
"Then what about Legendary-grade artifacts?"
"Among those active at the Tower's frontlines, those who possess Legendary-grade artifacts don't exceed three digits.
As for Mythic-grade, you can't even dream of it unless you're a Constellation's apostle."
This meant the number of Legendary-grade artifacts existing in the Tower might not exceed three digits.
Then the existence of an artisan who could make Legendary-grade artifacts would likely be considered very important.
‘Especially when I enter the Tower and the constraint of Intermediate Level 1 proficiency is lifted, even more corrections will apply.’
Making Legendary-grade artifacts would become easier than now.
Perhaps I could even aim for Mythic-grade.
"And Ran-ah, you're still using the Heavenly Thunder Divine Art?"
"Yeah.
It wasn't easy to get better martial arts of the same type.
There were several of other attributes though."
The Heavenly Thunder Divine Art was certainly good martial arts, but it wasn't martial arts you could carry to the end with end-game specs.
It was high-level for ascending martial arts, but felt ambiguous to call it supreme martial arts?
"I'll make one for you.
Martial arts similar to the Heavenly Thunder Divine Art but at the level of supreme martial arts."
Now she had a truly incredulous expression.
"Is that possible...?"
"My martial arts and Ryeon-ah's martial arts were both made by me."
Realm of Harmony, All-Master, Master Craftsman, and now GrandMaster - that's me.
Supreme martial arts?
What's the big deal about making one?