Book 64 – Ancient Spiny Slime
[Recover mental power].
Although it was quantified in the status window, [Spirit] is an ability that is difficult to measure compared to other abilities.
Naturally, it is difficult to look into someone’s mind, because it is not easy to set standards.
So among the options, [Mental Power] is not composed of normal magic circuits. It is common to pay royalties for [intellectual property rights] used by a specific mage tower or corporation, or to use by-products of a specific monster.
‘Royals are too expensive.’
Best of all, the by-products of monsters involved in the mind.
The highest rating was the eyes of a [Persian man-eating cat] that seduces people and devours their brains, and the second was the nucleus of the [Goseong Swamp Landlord].
But both are not easy to find.
‘To write the whole SP… … Too bad.’
The remaining SP is 8,650.
It’s because I used it all to raise my mental power. I’ll start the next climb in a few days, but when I start climbing, I need to have SP.
‘Let’s try to find the core of the Earthquake Spirit somehow.’
[Siren’s Vocal Cord] isn’t bad either, but it’s not very useful because sound waves are the default option.
Chark.
Jihoo opened the 3-star magic circuit book. There are only 10 mana circuits in 150 pages, and it costs 200,000 won.
Even though it was a book written down a common magic circuit that anyone could use.
‘If I learn a little bit of shape geometry magic, I think I’ll be able to apply it.’
The principles of [Common Magic Circuit] and [Shape Geometry Magic] are completely different. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be combined.
In particular, since [Shape Geometry Magic] contains the principles of morphological sequence and neural network construction, which are the basis of artificial intelligence, the two can be combined.
‘As if the car frame and interior are completely different, but they should become one.’
Jihoo shook his head.
Something got weird. As [Intelligence] increased and [Mental strength] used [Understanding], thinking itself changed.
magic and sorcery circuits.
combination with other fields.
He was able to understand the principles of all the circuits and magic that Jihoo knew, and the application examples of the numerous artifacts he had appraised passed through his mind.
‘I was living in a magical world that was too small.’
The combination of [Shape Geometry Magic] and [3-Star Magic Circuit], which he learned through [Understanding], showed him a new magical world.
It was then.
– Magic understanding has increased significantly.
– The mastery of 『Exquisite Magical Talent (C)』 has increased significantly!
– It has become 『Excellent Magical Talent (B)』.
– Achievement achieved!
– [Growth of humble talent (rare)]
– [Look at the possibility of setting intervention rights (rare)]
– [Realize the greatness of talent (rare)]
– You got a total of 500 SP.
“… … Grade B!”
It became the same grade as dexterity.
Enlightenment from magical knowledge had a huge impact on [Proficiency] of talent.
– The growth rate of [Magic] increases.
– The growth rate of [Spirit] is slightly increased.
– The efficiency of magic-related [Special Ability] increases.
– The efficiency of [Enhanced Magical Power (Low)] increases.
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“What’s going up so much?”
It seems to be a characteristic of ‘talent’.
It affects all his abilities.
with my daughter-
“mister! No, boss!”
“What are you doing?”
“Hey, can I ask you one question?”
The person who rushed in was Kim Sang-sik’s daughter named Kim Ye-bin. She held a pocket watch tightly in her hand, which glowed and pointed somewhere.
“That responded.”
“Yes, I was at home, and it suddenly started to glow… … ! This is what appeared, right?”
“Ancient Thorn Slime.”
“Yes, that.”
Jihoo wiped his face.
If [Ancient Spiny Slime] came out as the result of a general appraisal, I wouldn’t have believed it. However, it appeared in [Read].
That’s why I thought it wasn’t just coming down as a legend. But even so, I thought it was extinct.
But no.
The fact that this pocket watch responded means that [Ancient Thorn Slime], which existed only in oral tradition and partially uncertain records, exists.
“A 500m radius is the default. The closer you get, the brighter the light will be, and the second hand will point to the target.”
“okay… … !”
Kim Ye-bin’s face flushed red. At the same time, he broke out in a cold sweat, but his eyes seemed to be thinking about something.
Dangerous.
Jihoo could vaguely guess her thoughts.
“It’s dangerous.”
“It’s an ancient thorn slime… … !”
“If the records are true, it would be an A-class monster. Besides, in this radius, they will be in the forest, and they will attack you from the invisible darkness.”
“Yes, I guess.”
There is a reason Jihoo knows well.
This is because I heard it from my father several times when I was young, and Sang-sik Kim brought up the story whenever he drank.
She must have looked for it.
Usually no one knows.
“Anyway, I have to go. Because that’s what I came for… … !”
I could feel Kim Yebin’s body hardening. tension and fear. Expectations and worries consumed her whole body.
‘It’s an ancient thorn slime.’
Jihoo wanted to stop her.
but that’s nonsense
individual’s freedom of choice.
From nob le mt l. co m
Moreover, he is not even an ordinary person, but a candidate for the Korean Hero Academy. An elite candidate with a grade C or above.
“Thank you so much… … !”
under.
Saying hello like this, how can I just let it go?
“Are you thinking of going with me? Did you see Heeyeon? He’s playing, and if you bring me the by-products, he’ll go.”
“… … But how can it be a nuisance?”
“Ah, no. You might be able to make a request. It can’t be helped if Hee-yeon refuses.”
“I’m so sorry… … !”
Ancient Thorn Slime.
It is a monster with an A-level danger.
According to records, it hides deep in the sun during the day and is active at night.
In addition, the attack range according to its volume is very free and wide, so if you make a mistake, you can die without even recognizing the target.
It’s that dangerous.
But the benefits are also great.
‘It’s a rare monster with nothing to throw away.’
According to records of uncertain origin, it is known that it became extinct 50 years ago.
It’s ridiculously secretly powerful, but the value of the by-product is worth calling. Besides, it’s incredibly difficult to find.
So, it was just dismissed as a story that few people actually believed in, coming down like a ‘legend’.
“Please ask me. Heeyeon and I will share half of the by-products. 50% is yours.”
“Is that worth it to Heeyeon-nim’s move… … ?”
worth not knowing
There are many people who do not know even among appraisers.
Naturally, it was strange to study the by-products of monsters that wouldn’t exist anyway. It’s because only one paragraph appeared in the book [Modern and Contemporary History of Alchemy] written by the famous alchemist ‘Kiliya’.
‘But enough.’
Class A risk.
However, if Lee Hee-yeon’s super sense, Lee Min-ho’s electric enchantment, and Jihoo’s dark shadow are enough, I think it’s enough power.
In addition, it would be even more sufficient for elite candidates attending the Korean Hero Academy.
* * *
Bantha Black.
It is a black substance that absorbs 99.965% of light. It is the principle of absorbing light through the process of innumerable reflections between tubes by erecting fine nanotubes.
If you show an object painted this color in front of you, you will not be able to feel the three-dimensional effect of the object at all. If you take a pyramid model and put it sideways, it looks like a triangle, and if you look at it from above, it only looks like a square.
“Ancient spiny slime has the same light absorption rate as Vanta Black. It’s the size of a normal human head and weighs 50kg, but it can be as big as a bus if you want.”
A body like a fluid.
Near-perfect light absorption.
“Besides, as you can see from the name of the thorn, it builds a thorn on its body and stabs it quietly from an invisible place. You have to be most careful with that.”
“A grade A risk, right?”
“At night, you may be judged more than that.”
Next to Jihoo are Lee Hee-yeon and Lee Min-ho.
Kim Ye-bin was following behind her.
Her pocket watch was in Jihoo’s hand, and Jihoo looked at the watch’s second hand and set out to find the ancient spiny slime.
“It’s a grade A risk, but at least 1 billion. If it is a medium or larger size, it is more than 3 billion.”
It’s not a lot of money for Jihoo right now.
If you divide it anyway, it’s not even a few billion per person. It would be a lot of money for Lee Hee-yeon, Lee Min-ho, and Kim Ye-bin, but Ji-hoo needed the by-product itself rather than money.
‘If it’s Vanta Black, you can upgrade it to the next level, such as shadow or coat. In addition, if it is the core of an ancient thorn slime, you can even create an artifact to restore mental power.’
The first thing to hit was the [Persian man-eating cat], but the higher-level material was the core of [ancient thorny slime].
A paragraph in the [Modern and Contemporary History of Alchemy] written by ‘Kiliya’ was an explanation about him.
[I assumed that black slime’s biggest weakness was mind-related magic, but it had mental resistance of at least upper-intermediate level.]
In the text, it was described as [black slime], but looking at the description in the preceding paragraphs, it was clear that it was [ancient thorny slime].
Upper-intermediate mental resistance.
The fact that a monster has that level of mental resistance means that it cannot be attacked with mental magic, and it has qualities that are useful for mental-related artifacts.
“You may have heard of his weaknesses, but Lee Min-ho’s [Electric Enchantment] is important. If you activate the 8 [Scrolls of Flash] I brought with you at the same time, the ancient thorny slime will light up. Wait outside the randomly spreading line of sight, and try to contain them from escaping outside.”
“How do you know so well?”
“I heard a lot.”
Jihoo noticed Kim Yebin.
I listened to it countless times whenever I drank with Kim Sang-shik. He had been chasing ancient spiny slimes all his life, and he did a lot of research.
I even made a strategy to catch it perfectly if I found it. That’s the plan Jihoo is explaining right now.
‘I must have actually experienced it.’
So, such a detailed plan can come out.
“Yebin’s role is important.”
“Yes, I understand. Oh, please be more comfortable with your words. It must be inconvenient to order on the battlefield.”
“It’s not easy to do that to guests… … .”
Jihoo scratched his head.
It’s also funny to say ‘order’.
In terms of force, isn’t he the weakest person here? Now, Lee Min-ho’s physical abilities have surpassed him, but considering his characteristics, it is true that Lee Min-ho is stronger.
‘Of course, it’s a power figure excluding [setting intervention].’
“After 7 seconds of light emission, it will shrink and minimize the area receiving the light. At that time, I need Kim Ye-bin’s cold skills.”
“yes! thank you… … !”
“… … I don’t think it’s the right time to be thankful.”
“Anyway, thank you so much… … !”
It turned out that Kim Ye-bin was a 3rd year candidate.
Due to the nature of Korean Hero Academy candidates who go through proper practice from the 3rd year, one person will do their part properly.
In addition, the Korean Hero Academy is a super-elite hero education institution that counts on three fingers in Korea and is ranked in the top 10 in the world.
In addition, it is a cold magician that is said to be highly useful in battle.
“Because we have to arrive before sunset. I will walk quickly.”
3 p.m.
The sun sets in two hours. Because it is winter, the nights are long. They are usually undetectable except at night, but thanks to the pocket watch, they can be tracked during the day as well.
That was a huge advantage.
‘It must be caught within two hours.’
If you miss this timing, you may never see the [Ancient Spiny Slime] again. Jihoo moved quickly and just before sunset, they spotted the trail of an ancient spiny slime.
And we were able to succeed in capturing without any problems with the plan. It was an unexpected situation for Kim Ye-bin, who thought of desperate revenge.
The problem was after that.