Chapter 24 - The Fallen Temple (3)
The Fallen Temple (3)
The Fallen Temple (3)
[Job Skill Acquisition Ticket]
Most Hunters tended to acquire additional job-related Skills as they leveled up.
Just like the magician who obtained Earth-shaking magic in the Gate I Awakened.
There were no set rules here.
It varied from person to person. Some might get it at level 2, others at level 20. Or they might not get it at all.
‘I was the unlucky one.’
I understood to some extent. Rare jobs tended to have fewer Skill acquisitions than others.
Anyway, in that situation, a Job Skill Acquisition Ticket? There was nothing I needed more.
In fact, this was more precious than an Escape Secretary.
First of all, the drop rate was absurd. Look at it coming from subduing an Evil god. It was an extremely rare probability.
It was something you could only get after defeating an Evil god, even if it was just Remnants.
Even with such a low drop rate, there were fewer available items than Escape Secretaries.
‘If it hits well, it’s a jackpot.’
Hunters who only went through safe Gates below their level had no need to use Escape Secretaries, so the items were available.
However, with the Job Skill Acquisition Ticket, if the gacha hit well, it could turn your life around.
Even when items rarely appeared, there was competition from various countries. They tended to give it to their country's best Hunter.
That was also why Uncle and I, even as super-promising prospects, hadn't received a Job Skill Acquisition Ticket.
“No, but why is a Job Skill Acquisition Ticket coming out here?”
Uncle let out a hollow laugh.
“It can happen. We destroyed the Remnants of the evil god, you know. God isn’t some dog’s name. In the first place, you wouldn’t have even met the Evil god if it weren’t for me.”
“I guess so.”
Uncle nodded at my words.
“But if your job is to mutate Gates, I don’t know if it’s good or bad.”
“Well, we should see it as good, right?”
We had better Stats than Hunters of the same level. We also had top-tier rare jobs.
Unless it was a ridiculous Gate mutation like last time with level 90, it meant we could continue to get stronger quickly.
“I need to train harder to overcome it.”
“You have to. It might get harder.”
Uncle, agreeing with my words, patted me on the shoulder.
“Anyway, congratulations. I’m so jealous, you little punk.”
“Jealous? Uncle has three job Skills. I need to use one.”
At my teasing, Uncle laughed heartily.
“So, are you going to use it now?”
“Of course.”
I used the Job Skill Acquisition Ticket without hesitation. My heart was pounding.
[Using the Job Skill Acquisition Ticket.]
It was a moment of anticipation.
Please, a good Skill…
A-grade! No, even B-grade!
“Oh!”
And after checking the result, I couldn't help but shout with joy.
[Acquired Leap (A-grade) lv1.]
Information entered my head. How to use Leap.
“Oh!”
“Why? What is it? Did you get something good?”
“A-grade! It’s A-grade!”
“What? A-grade?”
Uncle was also surprised. We clenched our fists and shook them, rejoicing. It was only natural to rejoice together when a gacha succeeded.
“What Skill is it?”
“It’s Leap, it’s like teleportation.”
I used Leap right away.
I instantly moved behind Uncle.
“Wow, damn it! You disappeared right in front of me!”
“Awesome, right?”
The range I could move with Leap was 20 meters, the range I could feel with my Spatial Sense.
Of course, I could achieve a similar effect with Subspace. But the performance was different.
Considering the time it took for Subspace to open, it was more than two beats late, not just one.
But Leap moved space instantly upon use. It meant the usefulness in combat was on a different level.
For example, if you swung or stabbed your sword while using Leap, the opponent would likely be hit by the attack without even realizing it.
Like dodging the opponent's big attack and landing a counter.
“That’s a real jackpot, isn’t it?”
“Right.”
“Ha, I need to get something too.”
“It’s too early to be disappointed.”
“Huh?”
I pointed to the contaminated spear from before. The ominousness of the Evil god had disappeared as I broke the black gem.
It used to be dark and murky, but now the color had returned.
“This is left.”
“That’s right, isn’t it?”
Soon, Uncle, looking at the spear, exclaimed.
“Wow.”
It was an expression filled with joy. No, what were the specs like?
[Egel's Spear (C-grade)]
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A spear used by a faithful Holy Knight. The Divinity is gone, but it is very hard and sharp due to the influence.
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Can inflict fatal damage to evil beings.
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When equipped, Strength, Agility, Stamina +1, Spirit, Mana +2.
Crazy.
It was no wonder Uncle was impressed. The specs were no joke. Just raising the Stats was worth 2 levels.
“C-grade? Wasn’t it D-grade before?”
“It must have been because it was contaminated. Wow, crazy.”
Uncle exclaimed again. I understood. A C-grade spear in a level 16-20 Gate was more than just a ‘lucky find.’
My Elegant Sword was a D-grade weapon. It was safe to say I had drawn the maximum in the Ruin Gate.
“Uncle can use it. I got a Job Skill Acquisition Ticket.”
“Thanks.”
“It’s only natural. It’s perfect. Uncle’s weapon was E-grade, right? A Dragon Knight should use at least a C-grade spear.”
“That’s true.”
Uncle chuckled and licked his lips, smiling.
“C-grade spear and A-grade Skill, Mana Stat 10. We really milked this Ruin, didn’t we?”
“We didn’t just milk it. We hit a real jackpot.”
“Don’t you need to renegotiate your contract? An A-grade Skill, huh? Call Park Seo-woong as soon as we get out.”
“Should I ask for 100 billion more?”
“You should get 200 billion more.”
We laughed together.
“Shall we try out the Skill and the spear?”
“I was waiting for you to say that.”
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[Gate ‘Fallen Temple’ subjugation complete.]
[Acquired experience.]
[Leveled up.]
2 level ups, A-grade Skill, C-grade spear.
It was a much more satisfying expedition than I had expected before entering the Ruin.
* * *
[Spatialist, Dragon Knight achieve D-grade. Spatialist renews the fastest record once again.]
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Wow, is that speed real?
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The sense of deprivation is real;; It took me about 2 years to reach D-grade
┗D-grade in 2 years? That’s because you’re…
┗STFU
┗Scratched?
┗STFUSTFUSTFUSTFUSTFU
-I heard they went to the Ruin, I wonder what they got?
While subjugating the Desolate Ruins, Uncle and I were able to reach D-grade. Uncle had been doing it for a while, but I had renewed the record once again.
I received congratulatory messages from Park Seo-woong, the Association President's secretary, as well as Si-won from the Iron Wall Guild, whom I had met last time.
I was very grateful to the Iron Wall Guild. Although it was a dangerous place, I had gained a lot from their gift.
It wasn't for nothing that Ruin Gates were so popular. I just hoped I could go again in the future.
‘I kept quiet about the Evil god for now.’
Like the fact that items came out of my Subspace, I hid the fact that Gate mutations occurred because of my job.
It was a difficult issue to reveal easily.
Anyway, I received 10 billion from the Association for reaching D-grade. It was as written in the additional options of the contract.
10 billion for D-grade, 20 billion for C-grade, 50 billion for B-grade, 70 billion for A-grade. The amount increased as the grade went up.
‘The more money, the better.’
I was lucky enough to get Elixir and weapons now, but the higher the grade, the higher the unit price of the items needed.
For this reason, it was necessary to save as much money as possible.
-I hope that arrogant bastard fails
┗Downtrodden Hunter-bro……. Spatialist won’t fail just because you say that
┗But why are there antis for Spatialist? It’s not like he’s dedicated to external activities like other hated kids.
┗Don’t you know that? He’s S+ grade and handsome
┗lololol the photos from the contract signing were dashing
┗BS he looks like a snobby gigolo
┗Gigolo? That’s high praise lol
Well, not all the comments were good. I wasn't particularly bothered by it. When I was wandering the streets, I received worse words and gazes.
Moreover, the words ‘arrogant’ came out after I blocked Daeup's calls, so I suspected it was from Daeup's side.
And even more successful Hunters than me had many antis. Even ‘Shin Chang,’ the number one in Korea, had people who didn't like him.
Of course, the people who said bad things were anonymous. Specificity could be established and they could be blacklisted.
“Hye-ya, have you moved everything already?”
Uncle, who was lying on the sofa and looking at his phone, came in.
“I don’t have much luggage.”
Today was moving day. From a one-room apartment to a 50-pyeong luxury apartment, it was a new feeling.
My move was quick. The appliances and furniture had already been delivered.
It was safe to say that I had come with almost nothing. I didn't even call a moving company, using Subspace.
Uncle was similar. He had replaced almost everything. However, since it was a home, there were some things he used to use.
“I’m going to order lunch, what do you want to eat? Choose between jjajang and jjambbong.”
“Jjambbong.”
Uncle lived right next door. It was originally a house given to Hunters invited from abroad.
It wasn't bad since we were a team.
I liked it too. My sister-in-law would sometimes tell me to come to Uncle's house for meals.
“We’re going to work out after eating, right?”
“Of course, we have to.”
Uncle got a C-grade spear, and I got an A-grade Skill. It was essential to have time to adapt before entering the next Gate.
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I had divided Subspace into three main areas.
Area 1 was for defense. It was a method I came up with after meeting the Flame Guardian before. It was long horizontally and short vertically, so it didn't take up much space.
Area 2 was Yong-yong's living space. There were Yong-yong's exclusive cushions and toys.
There were other miscellaneous items, but not many.
Area 3 was where most of the supplies were. In particular, all the food was in Area 3.
Since time flowed when Yong-yong was in Subspace, I kept it stored separately.
‘If you divide the area, time stops.’
It was a bit annoying to buy and organize the steel racks, but it was quite convenient now.
Because I knew where the items were, I could take them out right away.
The place I opened the door to now was Area 3. It was to put in the Divinity Stone.
After the last Gate subjugation, I had put it in Area 2 with Yong-yong because it was a hassle.
‘I was slightly considering giving it to Min-seok.’
In conclusion, I decided to keep it. It wasn't an already known item like Fire Jade, and it was said to have ‘Divinity.’
I judged that there might be a time when I could use it.
‘Where should I put it?’
As I was thinking, the Crystal Orb Containing the Predecessor Princess's Message caught my eye.
It was similar in that it was the same circular sphere, so it was the moment I put the Divinity Stone next to it.
Flash-!
The Divinity Stone and the Crystal Orb reacted. A blue glow began to form in the Crystal Orb, and at the same time, Mana was felt.
“Wh-what?”
In the moment of panic, an unfamiliar voice was heard.
-Greetings, new Space Master. Chu-tun is greeting you.
And that voice was coming from the Crystal Orb Containing the Predecessor Princess's Message.