I Entered a Gacha Game That Had Been Abandoned for 10 Years chapter 143

143 – Jin…Jeon? (4)

The Tower of Magic in Lartania.

Unlike Shardra’s first visit, the interior of the Tower of Magic in Lartania was now filled with various magical equipment and items, even more so than what was being sold at the tower.

The reason for this was the mercenaries.

Unlike other territories, in Lartania, where the number of mercenaries was significantly higher, there was a great demand for scrolls and various equipment made by wizards.

Therefore, following the laws of supply and demand, the Tower of Magic in Lartania was selling a much wider variety of magical items and scrolls than the tower itself, and in addition, there was a significant increase in the sale of magical ingredients recently.

Originally, even if scrolls or magical equipment were sold where mercenaries were present, selling magical ingredients was almost unheard of.

Magical ingredients were in high demand not only among mercenaries but also among wizards.

However, despite this, the reason why the Tower of Magic was selling a large quantity of magical ingredients was that few, if any, wizards among the mercenaries were all gathered in Lartania.

If, as usual, there was only one wizard among the many mercenaries, there would be no need to sell potions with expiration dates at the tower.

However, Lartania had so many wizards among the mercenaries that the tower was selling magical ingredients as well.

Thanks to this, not only mercenary wizards but also solo wizards studying magic were coming in to buy ingredients at the tower in Lartania.

And Shardra, the manager of the Tower in Lartania and the owner of the Blue Tower, said,

“Finally arrived…”

Having arrived in the Lartania territory, Shardra showed a slightly tired expression.

Originally, she should have arrived a few days ago, but due to the matter concerning the demons, the meeting was prolonged more than expected, causing her arrival at the territory to be delayed.

However, despite looking somewhat fatigued, Shardra quickly changed her expression and smiled.

It was understandable as she had something she obtained on this trip to Matap.

“hehehe-“

Shad smiled as she caressed the small wooden box in her arms, smiling.

In that small box was the item Kim Hyunwoo had asked for.

“He went through a lot to get this.”

Thinking back on the effort she had put into obtaining the item in this small box, Shad smiled at the thought of being praised by Kim Hyunwoo while discussing this effort in detail.

“Dad won’t know if I don’t show off-“

Smiling, Shad shook her head slightly from side to side, making a humming noise.

“Now, is there only one left?”

She recalled Kim Hyunwoo’s words.

He had already told her twice that he would grant any wish.

“Now, only one wish left…”

Recalling Kim Hyunwoo’s words from ten years ago, Shad pondered on the one wish that would be fulfilled if she filled it just one more time and took a step forward.

“?”

Shortly after unpacking her belongings at the Matap branch and preparing to run straight to Kim Hyunwoo, Shad stopped as soon as she entered the first floor of the Matap branch.

The reason was that people were crowded on the first floor where the auction was taking place.

Looking at that, Shad raised her head with a grin and moved towards where the people were gathered.

Soon, she could see it there.

“Please, please, let’s go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

“If it doesn’t work this time, it can’t be!!!!”

“Pleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleaseplease

“Yes. This is a new artifact that the Lord of Larthania has recently introduced with a magnifying glass-“

The wizard began explaining the current situation briefly to Shadra.

The Lord of Larthania started selling an artifact called the Hammer of Enhancement along with a magnifying glass a few days ago, which enhances any weapon when used.

Though the success rate of the Hammer of Enhancement is extremely low, once successful, the performance of the weapon improves significantly.

Thanks to this, all the mercenaries in Larthania are buying the Hammer of Enhancement to enhance their weapons.

“Hmm-“

Shadra showed an interested expression, but soon her expression turned curious.

“It’s certainly intriguing, but… to become so obsessed with getting stronger?”

Shadra asked with a slightly puzzled expression.

The wizard was about to explain something when he said, “It might be better for you to see it for yourself.”

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He then mumbled and called over the assistant who was despairing on the other side.

“Lady Shalon! The Tower Master has arrived!”

“Ah!”

Shadra, who was deeply distressed, hadn’t noticed Shalon’s arrival and belatedly composed herself, quickly approaching her and bowing her head.

“I’m sorry, Tower Master, I was momentarily preoccupied.”

“It’s alright, it happens.”

“Lady Shalon, the Tower Master would like you to explain the effects of the Hammer of Enhancement…!”

“Ah.”

As soon as the topic of the Hammer of Enhancement was brought up, her eyes lit up, and she began to explain eagerly.

“…So, if a weapon is successfully enhanced three times, its power surpasses the norm?”

“Yes! It’s true! Let me show you!”

With a mix of regret and excitement in her eyes, she nodded her head and immediately began preparing the magic, while Shadra, who was watching with a disinterested expression, suddenly…

“…!”

She looked at Shalon with a surprised expression.

Indeed, her magic was clearly no different from 4th Circle magic, but its power and magical force were clearly beyond the 4th Circle, which was why Shadra looked surprised. Shalon, noticing Shadra’s surprise, stopped the magic.

“Look at this, Tower Master! Just after succeeding three times, I can use the abilities of the 5th Circle…! If the Lord’s weapon succeeds in enhancing only three times, it can reach the 8th Circle!”

She spoke with shining eyes.

“…If it succeeds three times, the 8th Circle…?”

Shadra, unknowingly, muttered and looked at her own weapon.

“Just three times, if successful…”

Her eyes were filled with a strange greed.

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The Hammer of Enhancement was indeed selling successfully.

Not just successfully, but at an unbelievably successful level.

“Already sold out?”

[Yes, my Lord.]

“…Not an easy feat.”

Before selling the Hammer of Enhancement, Kim Hyunwoo had produced over 500,000 hammers.

The price of the strengthening hammer being sold immediately was 1 gold coin, but since the cost of making one was only around 15 silver, it was possible to stock up.

However, in just a few days, all the strengthening hammers were sold out.

“…We didn’t even promote it properly.”

Kim Hyun-woo realized anew how powerful the strengthening magic was.

“Well… I did expect it to sell well to some extent…”

Of course, in the fantasy world, especially in this Labyrinth City, power was a crucial element.

In this Labyrinth City, the higher one’s power, the more wealth one could earn—it was a game-like structure.

But increasing power in this world was, naturally, not easy.

Unlike in games where leveling up increased stats, in this world, only becoming a hero or gaining personal experience could raise one’s power.

He turned his gaze outside the Lord’s Castle.

Outside the Lord’s Castle, mercenaries lined up to buy strengthening hammers extended all the way to the second outer wall.

“…It’s to be expected.”

Kim Hyun-woo absentmindedly watched the mercenaries while also glancing at the currency window.

[Red Stones: 5,200] [Blue Stones: 232] [Gold Coins: 865,422] [Magic Stones: 442,222]

“…I shouldn’t worry about territory development.”

Looking at the absurd amount of money gathered compared to just a few days ago when he had 300,000 gold coins, Kim Hyun-woo had such thoughts.

“I should exchange some of this money by making about ten additional hammers with the skeletons making magnifying glasses.”

Muttering to himself, he smiled faintly.

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The Empire in the southern part of the continent.

Inside the lavish palace of ‘Lar,’ a territory more expansive and prosperous than any kingdom.

A woman sitting on a chair so grand that it seemed excessive for a commoner to sit on, yawning as if bored.

“Hmm… So, the mercenary guild sent a request to another Lord… is that it?”

“Yes, because you had ordered all reports related to Larthania…”

As the secretary cautiously spoke, the woman, still wearing a bored expression, nodded.

“Alright, go ahead and tell me.”

“To summarize… there’s a request to put political pressure on Larthania Territory. They claim to have suffered unfair treatment.”

“Unfair treatment…”

As she pondered, she soon chuckled softly.

“How amusing.”

“…What should we do?”

“Summon the involved party to me. Let me see their face for once.”

Saying so, she wiped away her bored expression, curling up one corner of her mouth.

“…To think someone would dare to spout such nonsense against Larthania in this Empire under my rule.”