Chapter 351
Chapter 351
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>Translator: Ryuma
>Chapter: 351
>Chapter Title: Breaking the Shell and Emerging into the World
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Breaking the Shell and Emerging into the World.
Kang Seol was the first to think of that upon seeing Jamad's condition.
What kind of being had he become now?
Having built up his realm, was he now a different existence from before?
The barrage of messages that popped up only added more doubt to those questions.
[You can create an Illusory Ultimate Technique.]
[Illusory Ultimate Techniques cannot be passed down.]
[Illusory Ultimate Techniques possess superior effects to existing Ultimate Techniques.]
[Subjugated beings cannot use Illusory Ultimate Techniques.]
[Instead of creating an Illusory Ultimate Technique, the number of uses and effects of Grand Sorceries are greatly increased.]
[Instead of creating an Illusory Ultimate Technique, the realm of all sorceries is greatly elevated.]
[Instead of creating an Illusory Ultimate Technique, fulfilling specific conditions allows you to perform miracles comparable to it.]
[Mountain Sorcery is now unbound by the source's remaining capacity.]
[Mountain Sorcery's destructive power and range are increased by 40%.]
[10% of Earth attribute damage is converted to fixed damage.]
[Upon impact, 30% of total damage is added as Earth damage.]
[Damage received, excluding fixed damage, is reduced by 15%.]
[Sorcery concepts are expanded based on imagination and source.]
[All resistances are increased by 20%.]
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Cracks like those on a gilded statue faintly visible across Jamad's body.
But not in the sense of age or wear—it seemed more like his skin was a shell he could shed at any moment.
He had become a completely new existence now.
'Big Trouble' sponsored 3,000 Madness!
[Nosebleed won't stop... Take me!]
- Kugh... so cool...
- Yeah... Jamad was always like this... Looking at him again, he's a total hunk...
- This is the effect popularity has on looks. He just looks like a troll.
- Shut up! You're the one who looks like a troll!
[Warning! The summoned beast's realm is higher than the summoner's.]
[If this state persists long-term, it may affect loyalty.]
[The summoned beast may attempt independence.]
[An independent summoned beast cannot turn hostile toward the summoner.]
Kang Seol felt bewildered by the messages he'd never seen before, but since they also meant Jamad had grown stronger, he didn't feel displeased.
- System-approved master-servant relationship!
- From today, I'm your building.
- ??? : Between blood brothers, what's yours is mine and mine is yours...
- Hehe... Lord Jamad is the best. If I've made any mistakes so far...
"Finally... you're back...."
- Hehe... Lord Jamad is the best. I didn't do it on purpose...
Jamad's transformed body was visibly different at a glance.
Before, it had given off an ominous vibe like a lump of black clay, but now it emanated an untouchable aura.
That said, it also made him a bit worried.
'The summoned beast's independence... I'll have to address that someday.'
When a summoned beast's realm surpasses a certain level, it gains corresponding freedom.
If the subjugated target was a phantom beast, it could normally possess its own territory and even lead a pack.
The relationship was no longer one of total dependence on the summoner for every action.
'And now, even physical distance won't cause issues....'
Summoned beasts couldn't maintain their existence without continuous mana supply from the summoner. That was the primary reason they were bound to the summoner.
However, a summoned beast that reached the supreme realm could exist in the world on its own.
It was a power that disrupted the very concept of summoned beasts.
Even Kang Seol couldn't remain entirely carefree.
When such immense authority and power were granted to Jamad, what choice would he make?
The viewers suppressed their unease and watched the situation unfold.
Whirrl—!
"...Huh?"
Jamad let his blood-vitalized skin peel away as shadows enveloped him.
[The Walking Mountain Jamad is currently in shadow state.]
"This feels more natural now."
Kang Seol chuckled and responded to his words.
Jamad and his other summoned beasts would likely make the same choice.
They genuinely wished to stay by Kang Seol's side.
With that, Jamad reached complete realm, bringing the adventure to a close for now.
No reward could surpass a summoned beast breaking through its wall, so he was already elated even before other rewards.
'Still, I should claim what's mine.'
This time, no adventure reward chest was tossed his way.
It seemed the reward had been set from the start.
As Kang Seol gazed intently at Tantuinu, she seemed to catch his intent and spoke up.
"Now, the matter is settled. Mother has returned to the earth, but her wishes can be carried on. So...."
Step... step...
The cloth bestowed upon Kang Seol.
"I shall hand over Mother's possession to you."
A green cloth.
[Divine Object: Dragon's Husk acquired.]
[Level up.]
[Level up.]
[Ability point acquired.]
[Ability point acquired.]
[The Egg Collector's special ability activates.]
[Additional ability point acquired.]
[Additional ability point acquired.]
[The Cunning Blood Snake activates.]
[Additional ability point acquired.]
[Additional ability point acquired.]
[The Pursuer's special ability activates.]
[Additional ability point acquired.]
[Additional ability point acquired.]
Through that grueling adventure, the only divine objects he'd obtained so far were Jamad's weapon, the Mountain Fist, and the parchment fragment from Watara's ruins.
'Even the parchment was just a map, though.'
For some reason, Ur seemed to treasure the clone from there more than Kang Seol did... anyway.
Recalling that he'd gotten the Mountain Fist in his second adventure, its utility was debatable at best.
'Even country soup would taste like foot-washing water at this rate.'
In that sense, he had high expectations for this new divine object.
'Please, just let someone other than me be able to use it!'
He'd be satisfied if any of his summoned beasts could equip it.
Worst case, if no one could use it, it was invaluable and unsellable.
No, he wouldn't sell it out of spite.
[Divine Object: Dragon's Husk]
Grade: Divine Object
Appropriate Level: None
Defense: (Level +6) (Current additional defense +258)
Durability: 300/300
Weight: 0.1kg
A mantle crafted by Tankrid using rock silk. Merely draping it over greatly enhances physical abilities. It has no effect on the unqualified. Its hidden power remains unknown for now.
Basic Ability: All stats increased (Level +1) (Current additional stats +43)
Special Ability: Unknown
'Unknown again...'
Why did that infuriating "unknown" keep showing up?
'Guess Foresight's effect is waning now.'
The items he handled were so extraordinary that Foresight alone might no longer pierce their true capabilities.
Even setting aside the special ability, it was overwhelmingly powerful.
'What kind of defense is this for a cloak...'
Just wrapping oneself in a mere cloth for 258 defense? No one in Pandea would wear armor.
Plus, the monstrous all-stat bonus made it versatile.
Tankrid might have made it with no specific user in mind—such absurd delusions crossed his mind.
'Should I use it myself?'
Its scaling with levels made it tempting.
But Kang Seol already had the Fire Monkey cloak, upgraded once.
No matter its special ability, the visible stats didn't scream for an upgrade.
'And that "unqualified" bit bothers me too.'
Unqualified.
A phrase often inscribed on divine objects or cursed items.
The unqualified suffered great harm from cursed items, and got half the effect from divine objects.
'Hmm... maybe this one...'
Unconsciously, Kang Seol held the mantle near Jamad's shoulder.
It looked shabby as a cloak, but it equipped to the cloak slot—style was flexible.
'Jamad could use it as a shoulder sash.'
- Lol, hubby's built.
- 3 gens, 2 tons lol.
- Excuse me, is he an elephant?
And it being Tankrid's item nagged at him.
Kang Seol had little interaction with her, but Jamad seemed deeply tied to her tale.
Without a word, Kang Seol handed the item to Jamad.
- Dad can eat rice soaked in water. This is better.
- Sniff... Time to treat Dad to a meal after so long.
- What'll you get him?
- Rice soaked in water. He loves it.
- Wow...
Somehow it felt like Kang Seol did the work and Jamad reaped the reward, but since positions reversed normally, it wasn't a big deal.
Jamad's strength was Kang Seol's strength, after all.
Swoosh...
As Jamad draped the sash with dragon wings over his shoulder, messages appeared.
[Divine Object: Dragon's Husk has found its master.]
[Divine Object: Dragon's Husk's special ability is revealed.]
[Memories are transmitted.]
[The Walking Mountain Jamad learns a new sorcery.]
Jamad's eyes turned to the void.
As if verifying something beyond.
"I see."
"What was transmitted?"
"Nothing much. Ways to use the earth's power more efficiently."
As expected, the sash's master was Jamad. Kang Seol delving into earth power wouldn't have yielded much.
"Little lifeform, is that item in your hand the one she left behind?"
"Hand? Ah..."
Jamad showing the Mountain Fist to the sleepyhead.
"Indeed."
"Heh... it's worn. Must be quite old."
Kang Seol listened closely to the sleepyhead's words.
'Something useful might drop...'
And he'd prepared for this moment.
Kang Seol pulled out the honey jar from his inventory.
"Hm?"
The sleepyhead raised an eyebrow.
- The hive's intact! Perfect for the sleepyhead.
As the forest keeper said, giant bee honey was incredibly effective. Especially for a garden keeper like her.
"That is!"
The sleepyhead's eyes lit up.
- Live up to your name, Sleepyhead...
- She'll get insomnia without honey!
Kang Seol extended the honey.
"I heard you like sweets."
"Hoho... a rare treat! I thought you an rude intruder, but you have manners. No wonder you seemed extraordinary. A human bringing giant bee honey... it's been ages. Has that one truly departed?"
Kang Seol could guess who she missed but feigned ignorance.
"Perhaps... something in exchange for the honey...?"
"Something...?"
"Advice, or... whatever..."
As Kang Seol hemmed and hawed, the sleepyhead took the honey with a tendril.
Ssshh...
"Good! That item! I'll fix it up."
Kang Seol clenched his fist.
Stepping up for Jamad like this—maybe shadows suited him naturally.
"Bring it here, and... that in your inventory too."
"Inventory?"
"The item from the frozen land. No use just holding it, so I'll use it to reinforce the divine object."
"Ah!"
Kang Seol quickly pulled out the item.
[Unparalleled: Ice Star]
Grade: Unparalleled
Appropriate Level: None
Weight: 0.1kg
A gem containing the essence of the fallen primordial god Elizad's fragment. Its immeasurable power is violent, causing clashes.
Special Ability: Unknown.
He'd kept it since its use was unclear, but to think it'd come in handy here.
The sleepyhead took it, flinched, and spoke.
"I'll have to destroy it... or it won't yield anything."
"...Pardon?"
"No. Ho... it's already been tampered with messily."
Kang Seol scratched his head.
Traces from reinforcing it with ingots bought from the Madness Shop during the black knight fight—to survive.
A bitter pill, that remark.
"Amusing. Well! For such a precious item, returning it as something even more valuable is fitting."
"...Pardon?"
Not just reinforcement?
As question marks floated in Kang Seol and Jamad's eyes, light swirled.
Whoooong...
Crackle...
The crude Mountain Fist's form crumbled, reshaping.
Larger than before, more striking.
Intricate patterns etched along the black body.
Golden motifs of a dragon flapping its wings, elegantly taking form.
"This is..."
The item's owner and the owner's owner both gaped.
[Divine Object: Mountain Fist undergoes revolution.]
[Divine Object: Mountain Fist is reborn anew!]
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