Paper 143 The Waves of the Waves
“Long time no see. I was too busy these days so I couldn’t say hello.”
After the meal, the three of them left the restaurant and were able to meet team leader Oh Yong-pil and assistant manager Han Jin-jung waiting in front of them.
The five entered a recently opened cafe.
Hororok.
Jihoo tasted the coffee.
Certainly, general store coffee is delicious. Well, it’s not just a simple coffee machine, it’s a level 7 machine, so it’s inevitable.
“no. I’m busy too. By the way, are the knights good at climbing?”
“Yeah, it’s easy to adjust my condition because there’s definitely a place to rest in the middle. Still, they quickly broke through the 11th and 12th floors, and struggled on the 13th floor, but they say they broke through this time. It will come down soon.”
“Wow, that’s good. The 13th floor deserves a struggle.”
Jihoo and Lee Heeyeon know.
I also had a strategy book, so I knew the level and characteristics of the monsters that appeared there. The average was level 11, the highest being 13.
Considering that the level of Cerberus on the 11th floor was 12, it doesn’t seem that high, but by no means.
The average level of the 11th floor is 9.
The boss mob is 12.
However, the average level of the 13th floor is 11. It’s like having a bunch of Cerberus without the boss mob perks.
And after level 10, each one is a monster. It is literally the level of the heavenly world, and from then on, each level is like crossing a mountain.
It’s a story on a different level.
But he attacked it.
“This is nonsense. It must be level 13.”
“They say it was a hydra. Nine heads had to be cut at the same time… … The level is also a level, but it wasn’t easy. Fortunately, there were no casualties this time.”
That was the greatest thing.
Anyway, the chat ended here.
“I found the ruins.”
“… … yes?”
“The size is medium, the risk level is B. It is a desert space. I think it will probably be similar to the ruins that the Mercenary Guild attacked at the end of last year.”
“Now, wait a minute. That- no, how did you find out?”
“That is a secret.”
“… … Yes. bewildered wait a minute.”
Assistant Manager Han Jin-jung, who was next to me, took out his cell phone and straightened it once or twice. The palm-sized cell phone screen has tripled in size.
“Oh- it looks like the latest model.”
“hahahaha, yes, that’s right. I pre-ordered and bought it. It’s nice to have a big screen so it’s easy to work on. I should have carried a tab before.”
Deputy Han Jin-jung answered that and entered something. Then, information about the ruins that the Mercenary Guild had attacked came to mind.
At that time, it was large, and the risk level was A or higher. It was below S grade. Team leader Oh Yong-pil, who was looking through the information, spoke cautiously.
“A minimum attack period of one month is likely to come out. The assumption is that there will be auxiliary and supply teams. Also, you can see it as an 85% attack criterion. The remaining 15% explore the surroundings after defeating the boss… … It is to organize the remaining threats and excavate the artifacts that could not be excavated during the battle, and it takes at least three months.”
At his explanation, the three nodded.
“We thought of catching the boss in 2 nights and 3 days.”
“… … If the knights of the cold go directly, it is possible within that period. Of course, that’s when you go straight to the boss, and the attack progress is only 35%.”
Jihoo felt the need to give more accurate information.
It seems the same goes for Oh Yong-pil.
“I’ve heard a lot about the boss lately. I heard that you climbed to the 8th floor of the tower, and I also heard about a revolver called Thunder.”
“hahahaha, it was worth it.”
“If you tell us how you plan to build your team, we can give you an accurate prediction. Or, if you are uncomfortable, you can tell us after signing a contract with us.”
Jihoo thought for a moment.
There must be a supply team. In the case of medium-sized ruins, there will be about 10 artifacts worth putting up for auction.
However, in order to pack everything from artifacts that could cost less than that to non-magic items, that amount of manpower and equipment was required.
Especially, if Jihoo and his team are to focus only on attacking, this is all the more so.
“What about contract fees?”
“In normal cases. No, I will tell you the terms of the VIP contract right away.”
Based on B-class medium-sized ruins, you have to pay a 12% commission to receive all the assists from the supply team and auxiliary team.
It can be replaced with an artifact excavated from the ruins, or it can be paid in cash. However, replacing it with an artifact is cheaper by 9%.
“Okay, let’s make a contract.”
Jihoo nodded.
Lee Hee-yeon or Kim Mi-ji, who knew the physiology of this side, made a surprised expression. It’s because I know that I usually receive from 20% to 30%.
Of course, the points that surprised the two were different.
“If you do that, what will be left?”
This was Lee Hee-yeon’s concern.
“Buy this- To the S-rank guild. Isn’t that the fee standard for teams that can guarantee capture without 100% variable?”
This was Miji Kim’s question.
It was worth it, and Oh Yong-pil explained it directly after seeing Ji-hoo’s eyes.
“That is me. No, it is because the president of Samhyeon Group and Samhyeon Artifact believe in President Shin Ji-hoo and Hunter Lee Hee-yeon. The reason why I made a separate contract condition called VIP is because of the trust that is inversely proportional to the risk. After all, there is a limit to the strength of the auxiliary team, and if the main target guild collapses, both the auxiliary and supply teams can be in danger.”
“… … what is that?”
“hahahaha, and there are many leftovers.”
Team leader Oh Yong-pil looked at Lee Hee-yeon and said.
“It’s not financially, but it’s because I can buy the favor of President Shin Ji-hoo and Hunter Lee Hee-yeon.”
Jihoo replied to his words.
“You are being honest.”
“I am always honest. And I believe in the power of honesty.”
“So do i.”
“If that’s the case, I’d appreciate it if you could tell me how you’re going to organize your team and what the force indicators are. This is to estimate the schedule and supplies needed. Also, only I know the information and it will be discarded after the excavation of the ruins.”
“All right. First of all, my power level is 8 and I have two treasure grade artifacts, one is-”
“Now, wait a minute. Two treasure levels? Besides, level 8?”
“Yeah, well, by chance.”
“… … .”
“… … .”
At Jihoo’s words, everyone looked at him with dumbfounded eyes.
“Oh, and if you say it right now, other people will hear it, so it would be nice if you could sit down with me.”
“Anyway, we are the only ones here. just solve it here. It’s important for both of them to know my specs anyway.”
Jihoo started by explaining the defensive power of the [Desolate Shadow]. The most important thing was defense.
“… … A revolver that pierced level 8’s defense and level 9’s forehead. Is there advanced magic control?”
“I have witch powers, but I haven’t been able to use them well yet.”
“Besides, public magic and magic engineering are 5 stars, and alchemy is 4 stars?”
“Yes, there is also a level 8 Death Knight and a Black Kirium Golem… … .”
Team leader Oh Yong-pil and assistant manager Han Jin-joong were in a series of surprises throughout the explanation of Jihoo’s specifications. Lee Hee-yeon and Kim Mi-ji, who were listening from the side, looked surprised.
I even hunted together, but I didn’t know the specs in detail.
“… … After, that’s great. As is the case with President Shin Ji-hoo, the two of us can still get an A grade at this level.”
“Me?”
Shin Ji-hoo asked.
I was also curious.
What grade can I see with this level of specs?
“First of all, the boss will be at least A grade. Of course, Artifact is the main thing, but that’s because it’s also an ability. Maybe even if [Witch’s power] and magic go up by 1 star, you’ll get an S rank. Of course, you have to accumulate points differently from the military level, but if you have the [Indomitable Tower] 8th floor and medium-sized ruin excavation results, you can get up to A rank without difficulty.”
“okay.”
It was a bit disappointing.
It’s definitely missing a lot.
But, on the contrary, I was motivated. There is a lot to do in the future, and a lot of time. If you slowly work hard, it won’t be a problem to become an S rank.
In just a few months, I was judged as an A-class from an incompetent person.
“My name is Jung Woo-yeon, the president. I’m thinking of making a suggestion, but I’m not sure, so I’ll ask and tell you.”
“… … You mean the new black magic shop called [I was a Death Knight]?”
“yes.”
In response to Jihoo’s answer, team leader Oh Yong-pil and Assistant Manager Han Jin-joong made faces that did not understand what that meant.
“Wasn’t it just the general store owner?”
“I thought that too at first… … As the name of the general store suggests, it seems to be about [I was a Death Knight].”
“… … ?”
“It will be roughly master level. If you do, you will also hear that I went to the 8th floor alone.”
“That rumor… … It was real.”
“When you climb the tower, rumors spread quickly.”
“No, what the hell is this street- are all the bosses master level. The more you look at it… … It looks like something out of a cartoon.”
Everyone laughed at Team Leader Oh Yong-pil’s dejected words. Shin Ji-hoo also finds it absurd. It is said that since the birth of the town, it has been a series of battles, but it seems that the genealogy continues until now.
“All right. President Jeong Woo-yeon, if you are certain, tell me, President Shin Ji-hoo… … I’d appreciate it if you could let me know when you’ve finished that fire resistance artifact. The most important thing in desertification space is fire resistance.”
“All right.”
So the first meeting was over.
Obviously, excavating the ruins was not easy.
Shin Ji-hoo went straight to President Jeong Woo-yeon and asked for a doctor, and received a very good answer. In particular, it was nice to hear that the [Durahan] entrusted by Jihoo this time is already maturing.
after a few days like that.
Jihoo finished remodeling the [Grant Stone].
『 Waves of Waves [Water/Wave] [Grant Stone] [Advanced] [Lv. 08]
: The power of the strong water elemental spirit is matured and assimilated where the waves and the earth meet, and Buyeo-seok, which has the power of strong waves, has been transformed into a new look in the hands of a very talented maker.
* [Advanced Water Field]
* [Surge of waves]
“It’s definitely a high-ranking Buyeosuk, so it’s amazing.”
The Buyeo stone, which was an unworked rough stone, was packed with small shiny silver metal lines. It was a magic circuit engraved with Jihoo’s [Synthesis].
In the past, it was a natural beauty, but now it has become a work of art with a fictitious name on top of nature.
Performance and appearance were well chosen.
The problem was that this grant stone would disappear when ‘granting’ was done, but it was unavoidable. You can’t keep something like this in a frame.
“The question is, where do you assign it?”
Depending on that choice, there will be a change in options. Because Buyeo Seok was such a thing.