Chapter 66
Chapter 66
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Translator: penny
Chapter: 66
Chapter Title: Mastering the Light Attribute
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Moreover, the light attribute was the only one among all attributes that couldn't be adapted to through training—only those innately born with it could wield it.
"Light attribute would be the best, right?"
The attribute contained in the ring could be changed at any time anyway, so it should be fine.
I infused mana into the ring.
And then it emitted light like a fluorescent bulb.
I wondered if this method would work, but it was the only one that came to mind.
Swoooosh—
Fortunately, my guess wasn't wrong.
The blue color gradually faded from the ring, and it began emitting a transparent light.
"...It's done."
I manifested a magic orb above my hand.
A brilliantly shining sphere. At a glance, it might look like a neutral orb, but it was emitting several times brighter light than usual. That was proof the light attribute had been properly imbued.
"It doesn't feel familiar."
Somehow, it felt like more mana was being consumed than usual. It also seemed harder to handle than before. Was it because I was relying on the item?
"Hmm. I want to test it right away."
A good place to test light attribute magic.
One place came to mind, but it was too late to go test it now.
I'd have to postpone the light attribute test until tomorrow.
I picked up the smart student notebook on my desk and typed a message.
[You know tomorrow's training day, right?]
A reply came immediately after sending it.
[Yeah, I know, but I just got back to the dorm. I'm so tired（crying emoji）]
The message was from Yun Hayoung.
It seemed she had just returned to the dorm after the dungeon exploration experience.
Her exhaustion came through in the message, making me chuckle.
[Rest well tonight and keep your condition up. The dungeon's been cleared pretty far, so the monsters are getting stronger now.]
[Got it. Same time and place?]
[Yeah. Come to the bus stop by 10 AM tomorrow.]
The next day, Saturday.
As promised, Yun Hayoung and I were training at the dungeon, "Demon Subjugation Hall 5th Entrance." We'd been training sporadically on weekends for the past three weeks, so our progress through the dungeon was better than expected.
The monsters appearing now were quite strong.
"Haaah!"
Even so, the monsters couldn't withstand Yun Hayoung's magic and collapsed.
That was because the demon-exorcising power she wielded now contained a force lethal even to an A-Rank Demon.
"Oh. You've improved a lot."
"Yeah. Lately, I think I get what willpower is."
Through extensive training, Yun Hayoung had reached a point where she could wield the demon-exorcising power to a certain degree.
Before, even a little use would drain her strength completely, leaving her unable to move. Now, she could use it multiple times without tiring easily.
She really was impressive.
Willpower wasn't something you could master so easily.
Well, she had exceptional talent from the start, so that made it possible.
"Seonwoo. Look. I can control this power pretty well now."
Yun Hayoung manifested pure demon-exorcising mana above her hand, showing it off to me proudly.
A small, round, transparent energy glowing brightly.
It felt just like the aura when she used the demon-exorcising power.
Then she looked up at me with a puppy-like face waiting for praise.
I chuckled and said,
"Good job. Looks like you've been practicing on the side."
"Hehe."
Now it was time for me to test the light attribute.
Was there a decent opponent around?
As I slowly scanned the inside of the dungeon,
"Found one."
I spotted a massive demon monster sitting on the floor in the distance.
"I'll handle that one."
I manifested magic above my hand. A light attribute magic orb floated up.
At the same time, the dark dungeon interior lit up brightly, and the monster turned its gaze toward me.
I fired it straight at the monster's head.
Boom!
—Kieeeek!
The demon monster clutched its face and slammed into the wall.
It wasn't even that compressed with strong mana, yet it was writhing in considerable pain.
"...Oh."
It seemed the light attribute was definitely effective against demon monsters. I hadn't expected it to suffer that much.
"Huh? Wasn't that light attribute magic just now?"
Yun Hayoung looked surprised.
"Yeah, it was."
"Wow. Seonwoo, you can use light attribute too?"
"...Well, yeah."
—Kueeek!
The monster kept screaming in agony, slamming its body against the wall.
I manifested light attribute magic again. Aiming for the center of its head, I unleashed the spell.
Boom!
[You have achieved the 'Monster Kill with Light Attribute' accomplishment.]
[You have obtained 3,000 points as a reward.]
[You have achieved the 'Monster Kill Using Attribute Advantage' accomplishment.]
[You have obtained 2,000 points as a reward.]
['Light Attribute Control' trait has been added.]
"Huh?"
Light Attribute Control?
Early Sunday morning.
Jin arrived at Jaun's hideout in Gangwon Province.
It had been vacant for three days due to the raid by the demons and the Blade of Dawn.
It was a bit risky to return here only three days after the incident, but he had no choice since there were things he needed to retrieve.
Fortunately, there were no signs of people nearby. Still, he needed to stay alert just in case.
Jin concealed his presence as much as possible using mana and entered the building.
"What a mess."
Whether it was the Wizards' Association or the Blade of Dawn.
Their hideout had been ransacked as if by a crowd of people.
On top of that, all of Bert's cherished artworks were gone. But from Jin's perspective, it didn't matter much.
They were things Bert cherished, not him.
Jin walked down the hallway. The massive golden grandfather clock that should have been at the end of the hall was missing.
Jin touched the wall where the clock had been. Even for a skilled support wizard, the faint mana was hard to detect.
"Phew."
Fortunately, the barrier was still intact.
Jin sighed in relief and dispelled the barrier.
Since he had designed this wall's barrier himself, it didn't take long to release.
Entering the barrier, Jin arrived at the treasure room and looked down at the treasure chest.
Fortunately, the chest maintained its usual sturdy barrier and seal.
Jin nodded in satisfaction and undid the seal.
Then he opened the chest without a hint of suspicion.
The chest was completely empty.
Jin doubted his eyes for a moment.
"Huh? Huh... What?"
He lifted the chest to check the bottom. He turned it every which way. Nothing. No matter how he searched, the treasures weren't there.
"What the hell. Where did they all go?"
His pupils trembled.
This couldn't be.
The barrier was definitely fine...
"You crazy bastard! Where the hell are my treasures!"
［Light Attribute Control］［Grade: 0(1%)］
Description: Under specific conditions, you can wield light attribute mana.
［Continuous Effect］
►Attribute Proficiency
Light attribute mana usage increases proficiency.
*When grade level rises to 1, you permanently acquire light attribute magic.
Back at the dorm, I was checking the new trait I'd obtained.
"...So if I just level up the grade, I can use it without the ring?"
From the description, that seemed to be the case.
The specific condition was probably wearing the "Legacy of the Formless Spirit."
"Haha. It's insane."
I'd thought the relic-grade item's performance was lacking, but it wasn't.
With enough time, it would allow me to freely wield multiple attributes.
"Relics are relics, after all."
If I used this item well, I might be able to handle three—no, four or five attributes.
If that happened, I'd definitely gain an advantage in combat through attribute matchups.
"Heh. Heheheh."
I couldn't help laughing in anticipation.
I let out a cheer of joy and threw myself onto the bed.
After Monday's closing ceremony, I headed to the physical training room.
As the door opened, I saw numerous students exercising diligently.
A few familiar faces were there.
The usual Lee Seojun and Shin Youngjun. And Jang Ye clinging to Lee Seojun as always.
I watched them for a moment. Jang Ye's expression next to him felt friendlier than usual today.
'Jang Ye...'
Jang Ye was a direct subordinate of the demon Cheonhae. And Cheonhae was the executive action leader of the Ten Demons Council, handling many missions.
Seeing Jang Ye like this now, I wondered if she'd received some orders from Cheonhae.
After all, Lee Seojun had recently caught the Ten Demons Council's attention regarding the demon-exorcising power.
"Hmm..."
I felt like I needed to deal with Jang Ye sooner rather than later.
In the original story, Jang Ye had attacked Lee Seojun purely out of revenge against his father, Jang Han. But now, the Ten Demons Council was involved.
With a new faction in play, it was impossible to predict what events might unfold.
"Ah, there you are."
Then a familiar voice came from behind. I turned to see Choi Seoyun standing there.
"What? Were you looking for me?"
"Yeah, I kept texting you. Why didn't you read them?"
I quickly checked my smart student notebook. Sure enough, there were about six messages asking where I was.
What the?
"Wow. But seriously, sunbae-nim is the real deal."
She suddenly mentioned being serious. Curious, I looked straight into her eyes.
"About what?"
"Park Minye sunbae-nim. You kept staring. Your eyes weren't casual."
"Aren't you tired of saying that?"
"Hehe. Acting like you're not."
Anyway, why was she looking for me?
She used to just follow Lee Seojun around.
No way.
"You don't have a crush on me or..."
"Here! Take this!"
Choi Seoyun held something out to me.
"...Huh? Uh. What's this?"
It was a small box.
"Dad said to give it to you. As thanks."
"Oh."
So that's what it was.
I'd had some silly(?) misunderstanding. Fortunately, it wasn't that Choi Seoyun had developed feelings for me instead of Lee Seojun.
Well, she wouldn't ditch a perfect guy like Lee Seojun—face, personality, skills all top-notch—for that.
"Tell him thanks."
"Check it out."
I opened the box. Inside was a small music box.
"It's a music box, but with a special effect."
...A music box?
At that moment, a small event from the original story flashed in my mind.
Around this time, Choi Seoyun had given Lee Seojun a music box as thanks after he helped her a few times.
And now, the exact same event was playing out right in front of me.
［Mana-Infused Music Box (D)］
Description: A music box containing special magic effects.
［Usage Effect］
►Music Healing
Effect activates if you fall asleep within 30 minutes of listening to the music.
Stamina recovery speed increases by 200%.
Fatigue recovery speed increases by 200%.
Probability of deep sleep increases.
Durability: D
The performance was exactly the same as in the original.
An item that improved sleep quality.
I stared at it blankly for a moment, wondering if it was okay for me to receive this.
"If you listen and fall asleep, it helps with fatigue recovery. I have the exact same one. Oh, and I picked the gift myself."
"...Uh, thanks. I'll use it well."
My response must have seemed lukewarm because Choi Seoyun asked worriedly,
"Don't you like the gift?"
I shook my head at her words.
"No, I like it."
"Hmm. Good then... but anyway, it's effective, so it's not a loss. Just don't sell it."
"Don't worry. I won't."
Choi Seoyun eyed me suspiciously before sighing.
"Tch. No fun getting a gift."
Then she checked the time and said to me,
"Ah, I'm late. Gotta go study. See you!"
"Uh, yeah. Go ahead."
Choi Seoyun bowed her head to me and disappeared somewhere.
"Everyone, get up!"
Thursday morning assembly.
Jang An-cheol woke up the students sleeping in the classroom.
"Come on! You all know the second midterm is coming up soon, right?"
"Ah......"
"Already exam time?"