Chapter 35
Chapter 35
35.The Third Subspace (2)
The most noticeable change with the level increase of the Subspace was the Spatial Sense. It increased again, reaching 30m.
It was certain that it increased by 10m per level.
This caused a throbbing headache. Still, it wasn't as bad as before. At first, it felt like a third eye had opened.
In fact, having a Spatial Sense wasn't always good. I could sense the space within a 30m sphere centered around me.
The amount of information coming in was beyond imagination.
When walking down the street, I could sense insects or mice moving beneath the ground, and at home, I could know what was happening on the floors below.
'It was embarrassing at first.'
It was disconcerting to sense someone sitting on the toilet or engaging in amorous activities.
Fortunately, I could adjust this Spatial Sense.
Inside the Gate or during training, I activated it to the maximum whenever possible, and in normal times, I limited it to a very small range.
In any case, as the Spatial Sense increased, so did the Leap's travel distance.
Since Leap was a Skill related to the 'Space Master' class, it seemed to be properly linked to the Subspace.
[Lv22 Space Master, Han Hye]
Strength: 28(+3)
Agility: 28(+3)
Stamina: 28(+3)
Spirit: 23(+3)
Mana: 38(+3)
Remaining Points: 19
As an S+ grade Skill, all Stats also increased by 3. Although it was only marked as level 22, it was fair to say that I had surpassed the mid-30s in level.
Now that I had checked the other things, it was time to move on to the main event.
Wooong-.
I opened the Subspace and took a light breath. My expectations and curiosity were high because Chunbae had been sparing with his words.
What would be there this time? I turned my head slightly and saw another expanded space.
"Huh?"
However, it was very different from before, so I couldn't help but be taken aback.
"Why is there land in the Subspace?"
This was because there was land in the newly opened 6x6m space. No, to be precise, it wasn't just land.
An arboretum? No, should I call it a small farm?
In the center of the space, a tree branch about the size of a very small tree was planted, and it looked extraordinary at a glance.
And based on that branch, the land was divided into four sections.
What was unusual was that there weren't many plants growing on that land. Only one in each section, four in total.
There were shelves on the walls, and several glass bottles containing seeds could be seen. There weren't many.
I was dumbfounded by the unexpected sight, and first checked the thick branch in the center.
[Taxidermied Branch of the World Tree (S-Grade)]
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A taxidermied branch of the World Tree containing vast Mana and nutrients.
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When planted in the ground, it continuously supplies enormous vitality, Mana, and nutrients.
World Tree? No, S-Grade?
I couldn't help but be taken aback by the unexpected information. It was the first time I had seen an S-Grade item with my own eyes.
Of course, the effect didn't seem to be as devastating as one would expect from an S-Grade item...
I never imagined that something like this would be in the Subspace.
"What is this?"
Still, it was fortunate that Chunbae was here now. If Chunbae hadn't been here, I would have been racking my brain trying to figure out what it was.
-This is a farm created by the previous Space Master. The branch of the World Tree supplies abundant Mana and nutrients, so crops can grow even without sunlight.
Suddenly, the unidentified seeds I found in the second Subspace came to mind.
There were actually unknown plants growing on the farm.
"Did she cultivate food here?"
When the world was collapsing due to Magical Erosion, did the predecessor survive by farming here? I don't know.
But there were only four plants in a fairly large area. I waited for Chunbae's answer.
-No. To use the World Tree's nutrients for mere food...
"Then what kind of farm is it?"
-To be precise, this is a farm for cultivating Elixirs.
"What? Elixirs?"
I couldn't help but be even more surprised.
Elixir cultivation? I felt like I knew what the predecessor had succeeded in. This was something that had been attempted on Earth as well.
There were entrepreneurs, or rather, swindlers, who had cheated people out of money by claiming that they could copy Elixirs.
Of course, it all ended in failure.
Most of those entrepreneurs were either killed by angry investors or ended up in jail.
There were many Awakened among the investors.
"Okay, explain in detail."
-Yes. I will explain in detail.
Huh?
As I said that, I felt a strange sensation.
-This is the result of an experiment using the Taxidermied Branch of the World Tree acquired by the previous Space Master...
I knew I had messed up. I quickly raised my hand.
"Wait, Chunbae."
-Yes?
"Don't go into too much detail."
-...Yes.
Hmm. Was it my imagination, or did Chunbae's voice sound a little dejected when he answered?
* * *
-This farm is a place where some of the Elixirs with seeds can be cultivated. Of course, it is not at the same level as existing Elixirs due to the artificial cultivation environment.
I had hoped that it was an Elixir copier, but unfortunately, it wasn't quite at that level.
Well, if it were, it would be too much of a cheat. The predecessor would have overcome the Encroachment. I heard there were some restrictions.
-Not all Elixirs can be cultivated, and in the case of cultivation, the grade drops by about 2 levels.
Cultured Elixirs, then. Thinking of them as cultured made some sense. Of course, that was still great news for me.
If I could get a cultivatable A-Grade Elixir, I could eat it three times, as a C-Grade, an E-Grade...
-This degradation is repeated, but if it falls below F-Grade, Stats will not increase even if you eat it.
However, Chunbae said that it was close to a Quasi-elixir.
The Mana and nutrients emitted by the World Tree made the body itself healthier. The feeling of fullness lasted a very long time with just one.
"Is it like a Senzu Bean?"
-What is a Senzu Bean?
"It's something like that. Something that makes you full with just one bite. No, since that has a wound-healing effect, should I call it Lembas?"
I could feel Chunbae's bewilderment, but I didn't bother explaining. In any case, Lembas had many uses.
-There is a limit to this degradation, and the effect is fully maintained once it reaches the Quasi-elixir level.
"So you're saying it can be copied?"
-That's right.
Although I carry food around with me because the Subspace is spacious, it is often difficult to eat inside the Gate.
It seemed perfect to eat this Lembas in such cases.
"What are those seeds on the shelf?"
-They are seeds of Elixirs that have been verified to be cultivatable.
"There aren't that many, are there?"
As the name suggests, there were less than four glass bottles containing seeds. Was it because it was done by the predecessor, not the previous predecessor?
-The previous Space Master acquired the branch of the World Tree at the end of the Encroachment.
"At the end?"
-Yes. There was not much time to research. She discovered that it was cultivatable, but there are still many areas I don't know about this place.
That was a slightly disappointing part. If it had been during the time of the previous predecessor, this place would have been full of Elixir seeds.
Of course, there was no reason to be stuck in disappointment.
I was lucky just to have obtained this. I'm still in my early 20s in level. I can develop it.
Then a question suddenly arose.
"Wait, then what were the seeds in the second space?"
There were a lot of seeds packed in sacks. Even though I had asked for a separate analysis, nothing came up.
When I heard the story, I thought for a moment that they were all Elixir seeds. Because they were Elixir seeds, they couldn't be analyzed.
-Those are the Quasi-elixirs I mentioned earlier.
"Ah, Lembas?"
-However, there is something I need to tell you about that.
"What is it?"
-Some of the Quasi-elixirs are related to attributes, and if you absorb them, they will slightly increase your body's resistance to fire and cold.
"You can do that too?"
No, then it's not Lembas, it's a real Quasi-elixir? I felt sorry for calling it Lembas.
It is difficult to raise the Skill level of attribute resistance Skills.
This is because you have to endure in extremely harsh environments. It takes a lot of endurance and time.
It meant that Quasi-elixirs could save that time.
-Also, do you remember what I told you about the Dragon before? I said that it needs to absorb catalysts related to attributes for growth.
"Could it be?"
-That's right. It's possible with Quasi-elixirs. Of course, you'll have to feed it a lot.
"Oh!"
This was the most welcome of all the things I had heard. It meant that I didn't have to keep giving Yong-yong precious Elixirs.
"Was this what you were going to tell me after the Gate?"
-That's right. I spared my words because it was something that would be confirmed soon anyway.
"I was worried that I would have to buy Elixirs for nothing."
-If you feed it little by little from now on, and combat experience and necessity accumulate, the Dragon will soon grow.
A smile naturally spread across my face.
To be honest, I was a little taken aback when I saw the farm. I was expecting good Secret Arts or Weaponry.
But a farm where you can grow Elixirs and Quasi-elixirs? And you can raise Yong-yong too? It was even better.
As expected, the Subspace did not disappoint me this time either.
"Chunbae."
-Yes, Han Hye.
"Then are the things that are growing there now also Elixirs?"
-That's right. All four are Elixirs that are being tested.
"Can I check and eat them now?"
Suddenly, Elixirs had fallen from the sky, and my mouth was already watering.
-No. It will take about two more days to confirm.
"Two days?"
-It takes about a month for one Elixir to grow. Quasi-elixirs take 1-2 weeks. The previous Space Master passed away two days before the Elixir results were confirmed.
Come to think of it, I hadn't thought about the farming time. But I was surprised that it was faster than I had imagined.
It takes about 100 days to grow potatoes.
But it takes a month to harvest one Elixir? This was unbelievably fast.
'Is it because of the branch of the World Tree?'
I thought it wasn't a devastating ability earlier, but I have to correct myself. It is definitely a devastating ability.
There's a reason why it's S-Grade. If you can cultivate Elixirs in a month, it was definitely an S-Grade item.
"Is this area divided so largely because it's an Elixir?"
-Yes. If they are not separated, the nutrients will be distributed. Up to two Quasi-elixirs are possible in one area.
I quickly turned my head. It was to make a plan for after the things being tested had fully grown in two days.
First of all, the farm in the Subspace is divided into four areas.
Two of these areas have a place to be used. I was thinking of growing Quasi-elixirs that would increase heat and cold resistance.
Since up to two are possible, I can give one to Yong-yong and eat one myself.
'You never know when a barren environment will come. Even if I have the Skill, it's better to eat it.'
The remaining two areas, one can be used to cultivate verified Elixirs, and the other can be used for experimentation.
As I was thinking, Chunbae opened his mouth.
-Han Hye, there is something you need to do right away rather than that.
"Huh? What is it?"
-You need to water the farm. It grows even without sunlight, but water is essential. The previous Space Master passed away while raising them...
"Chunbae!"
Chunbae was flustered when I shouted loudly.
-Why, why are you doing this?
I answered as I hurriedly went to get water.
"You should have told me that sooner!"
All four are being tested... I hope at least one of them succeeds.
"Grow well. No, grow into Elixirs."
I watered the farm with earnest hope.
* * *
And two days later.
I entered the Subspace to check the results of the Elixir seeds being tested, and I couldn't close my mouth.
[Tortoise Shell Herb (C-Grade)]
[Crimson Vine (D-Grade)]
[Mist Herb (C-Grade)]
"Crazy, jackpot."
Two C-Grades, one D-Grade.
I was hoping that at least one would succeed, but three out of four had succeeded.
-This is the first time this has happened. It's hard to succeed even once out of ten times...
Even Chunbae was impressed by this success.
"I guess I'm a little lucky."
Hmm hmm. The predecessor planted them, but the fruits fell to me, so in the end, I'm the one who's lucky.
Chunbae added a word.
-You're not just a little lucky...