Chapter 54
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Translator: Ryuma
Chapter: 54
Chapter Title: Peerless Breath
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Even a bolt from the blue has its limits. The current situation was more than enough to fluster Kang Seol.
"Hamin?"
Hamin looked at Kang Seol calmly and spoke.
"Orgo, my master, regretted handing his sword to villains throughout his life. He said the greatest virtue a craftsman must possess isn't skill, but the eye to judge people."
"……."
"I still don't trust you. So I'll ask a few questions. If your answers are wrong, I'll melt this sword and erase it from the world."
"Hamin!"
To melt the Moonlight Sword? What madness.
You're screwed lol, got caught by the troll?
Mad? Toss it? Mid-game drop? Lmao
Outsourced work but copyright transferred—real-life nightmare.
Still a rare item—give it and chop his head off.
In that instant, Kang Seol thought Hamin's rudeness had gone too far.
But you have to hear people out. Kang Seol swallowed his rising anger and asked.
"Why did you make that decision?"
"This sword... in the wrong hands, it will draw much blood."
Fucking hell, parading with a rare item screams scammer!
Just kill him!
Kang Seol had already received the helmet, and he could guess why Hamin was acting this way.
'It's because of me.'
When playing as Orgo, he'd been tricked by villains and sold the sword.
Kang Seol had separated the character from himself, but Orgo hadn't. He'd been mentally tormented, seeking seclusion over ascension.
Seeing Hamin's odd behavior stirred guilt toward Orgo in Kang Seol. Hamin had witnessed his master's suffering firsthand—he could've done worse.
If only he'd played Orgo a bit wiser, Hamin wouldn't say this.
Kang Seol felt sorry for Orgo and Hamin.
So he decided to understand Hamin.
"I see."
Hamin exhaled and asked.
"Call your shadow."
Whoooosh...
Swish!
Karuna, without his sword, was summoned before Kang Seol.
His blue eyes fixed on Hamin.
"What do you plan to do with this sword?"
The answer came instantly.
"Follow my master."
"No conviction. It all depends on you, Snowman."
Kang Seol met Hamin's gaze.
The same question came to him.
"Snowman, what do you plan to do with this sword?"
"……."
'I don't know the answer.'
Frustratingly, no choices appeared.
An objective question turned subjective, with no hints.
'What did Orgo tell Hamin?'
When playing Orgo, Kang Seol rarely talked to Hamin beyond daily chatter.
So this question might not even come from Orgo.
'Or maybe after I abandoned him, his final teaching before leaving.'
Either way, Kang Seol had to choose.
"Answer. What do you intend to achieve with this sword?"
Kang Seol spoke what naturally came to mind.
"...I don't know."
"...What do you mean?"
"I mean I don't know yet what I'll do with it."
"Don't know yet?"
"If I face an enemy, I'll cut them down. If there's something to protect, I'll swing it for that."
"Just going with the flow? No conviction in yourself?"
"Having conviction without knowing the future would be weirder. Is that answer enough?"
"...My master left me words."
Hamin froze, sword in hand.
His master, the insurmountable mountain: Orgo.
Disillusioned with the world, Orgo left Hamin these words upon departing.
"If conviction wavers, ask what they intend to achieve with your creation."
"……."
Hamin recited his master's words, eyes closed.
"Those with conviction need no creation of yours. Those who need it lack conviction."
Kang Seol sensed Hamin's change.
The chill from him was gone.
Finally, Hamin opened his eyes.
"Snowman, I give this sword to you."
Whoosh-!
Kang Seol took the sword.
Flutter...
The sheath, hidden by white cloth, was revealed.
An elegant scabbard etched with beautiful patterns.
How did he craft this so quickly?
[Acquired Peerless: Breath.]
[Obtained an item that did not exist in the world.]
For a moment, the two lines on the interface froze Kang Seol's thoughts.
"Wait, what..."
"You are worthy to wield this sword."
He'd expected the enhanced Moonlight Sword to be treasure-grade at best.
It wasn't.
'WhatTheHell!' sponsored 300 Madness!
[What is this!!!!!!]
Pee...rless?
Thought it was a glitch, checked again.
Peerless drops here? Hamin MVP!!!!!!!!!
'Tricked!' sponsored 200 Madness!
[Suspected dirty play with rare item, but back of head stings;;]
Now Hamin's assholery makes sense.
If it were me, 100 questions 100 answers activated.
Pressure interview... Hamin was right.
Kang Seol's eyes naturally went to the details of Breath.
The sword used by Moonlight Knight Karuna, reborn through the miracle of Orgo's successor Hamin. It absorbed the power of Storm, Orgo's first work. Its aura has surged, but mysteries remain.
Base Stats: Strength +24, Agility +19, Stamina +28, All Stats +10
Special: First Strike Victory (Unique), Turn Peril to Opportunity (Unique), 25% fixed crit chance vs wounded foes, +10% attack range & power.
Maiya? (Does this make sense?)
Jaw dropped from shock.
Insane lol, even cosmos wasn't this OP! No mercy!
Kang Seol checked the weapon and handed it to Karuna.
[Equipped Peerless: Breath to Moonlight Knight Karuna.]
After equipping Breath on Karuna, Kang Seol said to Hamin.
"Fine sword."
"Using energy after so long tires me. I've done my part, so I'll head in."
"Thank you."
"Visit sometimes. Retired long ago, but I can still help occasionally."
"Then, I'll ask for your help."
['Charismatic Being' activates. Gained extra affinity.]
[Acquired ally 'Orgo's Successor Hamin.']
['Orgo's Successor Hamin' grade: Hero.]
[Allies can appear in any adventure.]
[They provide aid based on affinity.]
When things align, they really align.
This harsh world forced players to uncover info and opportunities themselves. Those with knowledge and connections outclassed others like mountains vs pebbles.
'Hamin as an ally? Too smooth for an ominous journey.'
Early on, getting troll ally Mael came with 'Charismatic Being' title.
Probably boosted affinity to snag Hamin as ally.
'Come to think of it, Mael hasn't shown in adventures yet.'
Still early in adventures, so Mael could appear anytime for aid.
'Anyway, perfect flow so far.'
Kang Seol knew info and how to use it, but sometimes followed unseen currents.
And results were always good.
'Maybe following my heart is more efficient?'
Now even doubting that.
Hamin, lingering in view, had vanished into the distance.
Direct trade incoming
Hamin: Cool trade done, posting listing.
Trust this and direct trade? Bad bro acts friendly then steals cash. Beware everyone.
Kang Seol checked Breath's unique abilities.
'First Strike Victory': If attacking first, foe can't counter.
'Turn Peril to Opportunity': After taking damage, outgoing damage +50% for 5s.
'Ridiculous abilities.'
Especially in low levels—no such power anywhere.
Rivaled skill point investments.
'Check the helmet too.'
He nearly forgot amid sword excitement.
Helmet crafted by Orgo's successor Hamin using a spirit stone. Curse dimmed its power, but master's touch drew out maximum potential.
Base Stats: Strength +10, Stamina +12
Special: Immune to Panic status, enhanced dynamic vision.
"Hm..."
Hmm? Just heard 'hmmm'. I caught it!
Someone tilting head at treasure?
Standards so high now lol
After Breath... this is grad gear til 30 fr
Karuna got peerless before master...
[Equipped Helmet of Serenity to Moonlight Knight Karuna.]
"How is it?"
Kang Seol asked Karuna, now geared up—his way of showing familiarity. Karuna's reply was curt, as expected.
"Good."
Master and summon alike fr
Ugh so stuffy lol
What, expect a headspin from joy? Lol
With Karuna geared, Kang Seol relaxed a bit.
No easy defeats in danger now.
'No Grizz lab disasters at least.'
Jamad isolated by monsters lingered vividly.
Thought stronger, but unexpected crisis hit.
Now with new gear, safe for a while.
After Hamin, Kang Seol prepped for adventure.
The familiar sensation hit.
Ziiing-
[Starting next adventure.]
[Ninth adventure begins.]
[Adventure 9. Necromancers' Secret Ritual]
You're still searching for Chao near Great Forest.
Chao's trail vanished near Great Forest; unsearched areas remain.
Among her traces, one stands out. You followed it to a secret campsite deep in the forest, planning to observe closely.
Necromancer traces here.
Goal: Scout campsite, find Chao's traces.
⏰ Time Left: 23:59
As particles surrounded Kang Seol for transfer, messages appeared.
[Insight activates.]
[Carriage tracks passed here.]
[Insight activates.]
[Someone left traces here.]
Kang Seol focused on the second Insight over the first.
Checking the area: knife marks on a tree, intentionally left.
Likely by carriage driver or guide.
Or...
'Chao.'
Her trace.