Chapter 10
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Translator: Ryuma
Chapter: 10
Chapter Title: Makgata's Demise
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"Dieeeee!"
"Gahk… Keheuk…."
Splash!
Zzzzt…
Hell on earth.
Purgatory.
There were plenty more words to describe the Rock Fang Tribe's current predicament, but what mattered right now was whether there was any way to quell the chaos.
'None.'
The Madness Potion wasn't invincible.
Its duration was roughly twelve hours.
They'd drunk it at midnight, so the tribesmen wouldn't regain their senses until noon.
If he could isolate them before then, the damage could be minimized.
'But that's going to be tough.'
The real problem for the leaders was that all the tribe members had imbibed the potion.
A few had resisted its effects, but most were still ready to kill each other, weapons drawn.
There were just too many to control.
'And I can't just stand by and watch.'
To truly shake things up, it was better to trigger a chain of small incidents than one massive event.
Kang Seol had exploited the leadership's distraction with the Madness Potion to raid the treasure warehouse, planting seeds of suspicion among them.
And now, he had arrived at the next stop in his plan.
The abode of Makgata, the youngest of the Rock Fang Tribe's Five Brothers.
He was an Earth Sorcerer and the linchpin of one faction.
Among the brothers, he was seen as the weakest in both temperament and power.
Kang Seol had easily dismantled the laxened defenses and slipped inside.
Creak…
As he pushed open the door to the chamber, Makgata greeted him with a hardened expression. It seemed he'd known about the intruder for some time.
"…So it's you."
Earth Sorcerer Makgata recognizes your identity.
Disguise Potion effect released.
Potion effect alters your constitution.
You fully comprehend Troll language 1.
Troll language 1 lingers in your aptitude.
A human clutching a shining moon staff.
Makgata drew forth the beast within as he eyed Kang Seol's brazen expression.
He too had been deeply affected by the Madness Potion.
Soon, his eyes flushed red.
"You're the one who stirred up the tribe, human!"
Correct.
Anyway, Troll talk actually makes sense.
In Troll culture, guys like Snowman are called spineless bastards.
Oh, interesting. Humans say the same thing.
Spineless bastard = You're a master
Extreme praise!
Kang Seol nodded, satisfied that he'd come to the right place.
Swoosh.
Moonlight Knight Karuna suddenly emerged from his shadow.
"Kill him."
Karuna nodded.
Shing-!
Karuna's Moonlight Sword radiated brilliant light as it surged toward Makgata.
"Groooar!"
Clap!
Makgata clapped his hands, and a mound of earth erupted from beneath his feet.
Makgata's Mud Wall
Boom boom boom!
Slash!
Slash slash!
Karuna methodically cleaved through the earthen mound, but it wasn't enough to overwhelm Makgata.
"Hahahahaha!"
Plop.
Makgata sensed the foe wasn't as formidable as expected—enough to handle. He even thought overpowering them could solidify his standing in the tribe.
Perhaps he could even displace Mountain Sorcerer Jamad and claim the top spot among the five leaders.
Plop plop.
Mud trolls fashioned from earth began intruding one by one.
Karuna held his own amid them but couldn't dominate.
If this dragged on, Kang Seol wouldn't subdue Makgata anytime soon.
Elite monsters were elite, after all.
Wtf;; What? Shadow summon penalty that harsh?
Shouldn't we beat Makgata easily?
Judgment error lol. 5 Brothers fusion incoming.
Makgata's soldiers clung tenaciously, forcing Karuna onto the defensive.
"Kahahahaha!"
Makgata was thrilled at the thought of dismembering them to prove his might.
That's why his gleaming eyes fixed on Kang Seol, the summoner.
But.
Kang Seol merely cast a cold gaze amid it all, unflustered.
'Good enough confirmation. No surprises, as expected.'
Karuna had been fighting with raw stats and basic swordplay up to now.
As if to prove it, moonlight began gathering on his body.
Karuna enters Moonlight Ascension Stage 1: Crescent Moon
Whoooong!
Karuna accumulated moonlight during battle.
The more he moved, the stronger he grew.
Recall his most terrifying moments in the Forgotten Moon Ruins, when his armor brimmed with moonlight—the gap between early and late fight was immense.
Slash!
Slash!
The Moonlight Sword now gleamed with deeper light.
Like a laser blade, it diced the mud soldiers effortlessly.
"Wha… what?!"
Makgata panicked and began chanting a spell.
But.
Swoosh!
Karuna didn't permit its completion.
His form slid forward in an instant, closing on Makgata as the sword scattered light.
Whoooong-!
Splash!
"Kraaa!"
Makgata's left arm was severed from the shoulder.
The fight was effectively over.
Swish, swish!
Splurt!
His legs met the same fate.
When a sorcerer cedes distance to a swordsman, this is what to expect.
Karuna, with just a hint of moonlight, had become impossibly swift and savage for Makgata to handle.
"Kr, kraaak…."
Makgata thought to himself.
He'd fallen so pathetically, but if his brothers united, could they stop this tribal scourge?
"Ha… ha…."
Why hadn't they before?
Deep down, he knew.
They weren't true blood brothers.
Just rivals playacting at brotherhood, ever watchful of each other.
Kang Seol drew slowly closer.
Death itself looming over him.
Karuna OP… So majestic…
Majestic twice already…
Where'd the "we're screwed" guy go?
Swordsman broken annoyed Sorcerer smashed crying
Makgata realized his end had come and did what he had to.
Slowly.
He pointed a finger at Kang Seol.
To curse him.
This curse targeted the summoner, not the summoned.
"Resentment? Can't allow that."
In that instant, Makgata's resentment curse triggered.
Earth Sorcerer Makgata harbors resentment toward Snowman.
Impotence debuff afflicts Snowman.
Strength and Agility -50% for one week.
Makgata's resentment was a deadly curse slashing strength and agility.
But for a summoner like Kang Seol, those stats weren't essential.
He'd targeted Makgata precisely because of this.
'Normally, party members cycle these curses.'
Scout the village, gather curse intel.
Then slay the Five Brothers, letting the least-affected class bear them.
That was the standard clear.
Had his party survived, Kang Seol would've stuck to it without deviation.
'But at least we've reached this point.'
Makgata uttered his final words to the impassive Kang Seol, curse or no.
"Ma, Makgata's brothers… kuh… will avenge… me…."
Thud…
EXP accumulated.
Defeated Earth Sorcerer Makgata.
Rock Fang Tribute generated.
Adventure goal fulfilled.
Adventure can end upon time limit expiry or reward selection.
Makgata breathed his last.
Kang Seol bared his teeth in a grin.
"Your brothers… But they're about to get a lot busier."
Before the final clash, he set the abode ablaze.
Roar-!
If any relatively sane subordinate was nearby, they'd check the site and report Makgata's death to the leaders.
By the time the leaders learned of Makgata's death, Kang Seol had boldly stationed himself in the village center.
"Kraaa!"
"Die! Die!"
"Gur… keheuk…."
Ignoring the stench of blood and acrid smoke reverberating everywhere, he ducked into a nearby house.
Good news?
It's a fire. Snap out of it.
His mentality is S-tier lol How's he so chill in there?
Adventure done? Why no exit?
No one knows, just watching.
Some probably cleared minimal and bailed.
That's just minimum conditions.
Kang Seol approached the small cauldron at the house's center.
Something's up?
More Madness Potion?
Potion again.
A chime rang as he neared the cauldron.
Cooking possible here.
Suddenly?
Nah, no way?
Kang Seol began pulling ingredients and herbs from his pouch one by one.
Wholesome in a crisis?
Sudden hunger pang?
Cooking talent details?
Misc talent. No recipes? Can't combo with others.
Wanna eat~?
He stoked the firewood flames and cooked the herbs and foodstuffs in precise order.
He hadn't eaten all day, but hunger wasn't the driver here.
Moon Seed
Grade: Unique
Appropriate Level: 1 - 5
Weight: 0.1kg
Special: Consumable in various ways. Effect unknown.
Kang Seol pulled out the seed, eyed it briefly, then dropped it into the cauldron.
The Moon Seed was a relic from the Forgotten Moon Ruins.
The prime consumption method for this consumable was recooking via cuisine—and Kang Seol knew the recipe.
'The last fight will be rough, so pity to waste it, but gotta burn it as a volatile ability.'
Moon Seeds offered varied effects, typically split into two types.
Permanent stat boosts or one-shot volatile skills.
Volatile skills were non-renewable after use.
But their power made them clutch for dire straits.
Sizzle…
Cooking complete.
Plain stir-fried greens and unique seed complete.
Beginner's Luck activates.
Good aroma. Success.
Mental Power permanently +1.
Inspiration awakens.
New ingredients spark recipe intuition.
Cooking skill slightly improved.
He scooped the dish into a suitable bowl and wolfed it down.
No seasoning, just herbs and veggies—thoroughly bland.
Cooking out of nowhere why?
This real?
Weird, right room?
There's gotta be a reason crying
As he emptied the bowl, a message appeared.
Excellent meal.
Moon Seed special effect triggers.
Volatile skill 'Moon Stage' usable for 1 day.
…Huh?
Meal grants skill?
Mind exploding! Mind exploding!
How does he know this?
Saw it? Just watch quietly.
Messages poured in relentlessly after.
‘Breaking News’ sponsors 200 Madness!
[Checked settings. Moon Stage: AoE magic. Buffs moon-attuned, debuffs others. F*ck, just now?]
What rogue skill is this?
Top-tier adventure reward + processing…
Volatile = 1 day only! One-and-done.
Ultimate move shocked
'Definitely smart picking cooking as a talent.'
Veteran picks always had rationale.
Among countless talents, cooking was highly accessible with diverse effects—jackpot for all-rounder hopefuls.
Recipes gated potency wildly, but Kang Seol's repertoire was vast.
'Easy to level, and scaled effects…'
Survival was the real grind, after all. The talent exceeded expectations.
Preparations complete.
Kang Seol slipped outside and quietly ascended to the pinnacle of Pointed Rock Mountain—the highest point.
The brothers would surely gather there upon hearing the news. Settling it atop would end everything.
"Time to wrap up."
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