The First +10 Breakthrough
There were three unexpected messages.
Enhancement Level Rises.
Enhancement: 100%
Title Effect Increases Enhancement Success Rate.
Enhancement Succeeded!
From +10 Onward, Failed Enhancements May Destroy the Weapon!
A +10 success.
Acquiring a title.
And a warning that weapons could shatter from +10 onward.
Whoa, this is insane. For real.
His mind reeled briefly at the final warning, but this was the moment to revel in having forged a +10 weapon.
As the reality sank in, a euphoric rush hit him like he was soaring through the skies.
With view mode active, the audience was sharing this moment live.
"Uh, um. I'm, I'm a bit flustered too. A +10 success is shocking enough, but a title on top...!"
He could only laugh.
It was a point even Mu-hyuk hadn't considered.
Right... of course...
The war would make this weapon even more priceless.
The first +10.
The only enhancement method.
And war on top.
Everything was in place.
Now, just light the fuse.
And fan the flames higher.
"Alright, now let's check the options."
Mu-hyuk counted to three inwardly before viewing the item's stats.
The hologram popped up.
Mu-hyuk himself—and the viewers on Illusion TV—froze for a moment.
In that split second, the chat went dead silent, as if by magic. Mu-hyuk said nothing, and all the tens of thousands of viewers lifted their hands from their keyboards.
About three seconds passed.
Some users snapped out of it first.
Text started trickling in.
Others reacted belatedly.
Rational analysis followed.
Mu-hyuk skimmed the flood and spoke up.
"Yes, what you're seeing is real. In the 'Uncovering Hidden Power' episode, I got insanely lucky and found an enhancement-related power. It was a skill. This window you're seeing is that skill's effect. Take a look."
He even opened his skill window to show them.
Flustered comments poured in.
"Ah, haha. That's..."
Before he could respond, more flooded the screen.
Staring blankly at the nicknames, one question popped up.
He gathered his wits and answered.
"Hm, maybe or maybe not. Illusion's full of secrets. Not impossible. But for now, I'm probably the only one."
After explaining, he opened the auction house system.
"Now, time to list it."
Duration: 72 hours.
Starting bid: 1,000 gold.
Registration Complete.
After excusing himself to the viewers, he logged into the Illusion homepage.
Logged in.
As he went to post on the info board—
"Hm?"
Several posts were already up.
No need to promote himself.
Fast, damn.
At this rate, the fire would erupt like a volcano naturally.
Just check one.
He clicked into "The First +10 Emerges."
Content: Insane, totally insane. A +10 weapon just dropped! Made with the unique Artisan's Enhancement skill! Screenshot? Holy crap, mind blown. ㅠㅠ Never dreamed of this. It's up in auction now! Ugh, want it so bad...
Posted 1 min ago.
Dozens of replies already.
Stepping back briefly, replies had topped 100.
Wow...
Other related posts were skyrocketing too.
Info spread like wildfire.
Interest surged for the +10 weapon made with a unique skill.
Less than an hour later, it hit the search portal's real-time trends.
7th: +10 Weapon
9th: Mu-hyuk
Ranks fluctuated constantly.
Five minutes later:
1st: +10 Weapon
2nd: Mu-hyuk
3rd: Artisan's Enhancement
4th: First +10
5th: Illusion +10
6th: +10 Destruction
The top spots were all Mu-hyuk related.
*
Black Guild leader Hyuk-su caught wind of Mu-hyuk's news and hurriedly messaged him.
He waited anxiously for a reply.
Come on, please...!
Luckily, it came quick.
No reply for a bit.
He's thinking. Hope lives. Hyuk-su prayed inwardly.
Hyuk-su let out a primal roar.
"Uwoooooh!"
Nearby guildmates eyed him oddly.
"Guild leader?"
"You okay?"
"Huh? Oh, yeah. Nothing."
He snapped back and replied.
Meanwhile, Mu-hyuk proposed something in response to Hyuk-su.
He closed chat and checked the auction.
Over 2,600 gold already, with 71 hours left.
This is no joke.
Even Mu-hyuk felt a chill.
How high will it go...?
Better forget it for two days.
No point obsessing.
He closed the auction and headed to the knight.
"How's the perimeter?"
"No strangers within an hour's radius."
NPC soldiers on watch let them rest safely. They could sleep at night thanks to them.
Users stood night watch for emergencies.
If enemies hit at dawn, log out, call Sung Min-woo.
Sung Min-woo alerts Mu-hyuk, who logs in, stalls with summons, wakes others.
"One hour..."
"Extend it?"
"Yes, to two hours."
"Got it."
That should let him send summons to the Demon Realm carefree.
Hadn't sent them lately.
Now seemed safe.
Kairon user attacks had slowed.
Reason: They seize villages/small towns but don't set as bases.
Setting base risks infinite PK if retaken.
Dead Kairon users respawn on Kairon continent, thinning attackers over time.
Plenty of leeway now.
Mu-hyuk waited by the knight.
A cavalryman galloped up.
"Report?"
"Clear to two hours out."
Mu-hyuk nodded.
"I'll rest then."
"Rest well."
Parting from the knight, he descended underground.
Curious. Summon once?
Hadn't needed zombies against weak foes.
Hm.
Decided on Zombie Summon.
No item sacrifice needed.
Discovered place, already sacrificed one item back then.
Chose different skill, but effect lingered.
Location: upper plaza.
Users resting in buildings/corners—no issue.
Fwoooong.
A faint vibration hummed.
Here?
Surfacing, Mu-hyuk grinned at the swarming zombies.
Full skeleton summon.
Plus other summons.
Demon Realm transfer.
Off to Demon Realm after ages.
Grind hard exp. Come back stronger.
Quietly expectant.