hotmtlnovel Chapter 22: Night Shade (1)
Chapter 22: Night Shade (1)
Chapter 22: Night Shade (1)
Chapter 22 Night Shade (1)
As he opened the box, the medicine slowly started to appear in his sight.
The pill's round form made it look like a Starlight Medicine Ball. JaeHyun smiled in satisfaction as he looked at the finished item.
"This is what I wanted. You've worked hard, hyung."
As if relieved by JaeHyun's words, Lee JaeSang replied in a shaky voice.
"Th-Th-Th-That's good. I-I-I-It's still a prototype, b-but"
"Look at this. Hyung, youre really talented."
At the calmly spoken words, Lee JaeSang instantly became teary. It seemed like he'd opened up to JaeHyun quite a bit over the past month.
Thanks to spending time everyday brainstorming in the workshop, the two could be said to have gotten quite close.
Lee JaeSangs attitude toward JaeHyun had also softened a lot compared to how it was in the beginning.
JaeHyun nodded slightly as he checked Lee JaeSangs expression.
Ive succeeded in bringing Lee JaeSang over to my side.
Hed achieved his most important goal.
Lee JaeSang was a genius among geniuses who would turn the country upside down in a few years.
Winning him over at this time was a great victory for him.
Whats left now was checking the medicine and consuming it.
Now then, shall we see how good it is?
JaeHyun quickly unwrapped the individually wrapped medicine. Like he saw on TV, the medicine was a dark brown and had a slightly tart smell.
This is the medicine Ive only ever heard about Mana Enhancement Pill !
Filled with joy, JaeHyun heard the familiar sound of the system notification.
[Consumable Item]
Mana Enhancement Pill
A pill that permanently raises the Magic Stat of the User.
The best effect appears when taken regularly for a month.
*Every time one is taken, the Magic Stat increases by 1.
*After a month of consumption, the Magic Stat increases by an additional 15.
*Only works during the first month of consumption and will not have any effect afterwards.
JaeHyun was grinning from ear to ear.
This isnt at the level of a prototype!
Originally, Mana Enhancement Pill only increased the Magic Stat by 10 after a month of consumption.
But the medicine Lee JaeSang created added 15 points.
Lee JaeSang Hes as great as I expected. I gained a far greater item than I thought I would.
Alchemy was fundamentally a profound and difficult science. Even when making the same item, its level could differ greatly depending on who made it.
If he had given the items and ingredients and asked another alchemist to make the medicine, they probably wouldnt have been able to create an item that would increase Magic by 5, let alone 15.
Would it be alright if I ate it right now?
O-O-O-O-O-O-Of course!
Although he was still stuttering, there was confidence in Lee JaeSangs expression. JaeHyun tossed the pill into his mouth with a glad heart.
Once he chewed the round pill, a bitter smell hit his nose.
Its a bit bitter, but not so much that its hard to take. Well, if it can increase my Magic permanently
JaeHyun wasnt the type who enjoyed bitter food. It went against his principles to add an extra shot of caffeine to his coffee.
But it was different this time.
The medicine he was eating right now was a priceless one that cost at least billions of won. Before he regressed, it was a great medicine that couldnt be bought even if one had all the money for it.
It was even normal for it to taste a bit sweet.
When JaeHyun was about to swallow the medicine after chewing,
he heard a clear voice.
You have started taking the Mana Enhancement Pill (Total of 1 Day).
Your Magic Stat has increased by 1.
Just taking the medicine once had already increased his Magic by 1 point.
A medicine that costs billions of won really is on another level.
After he ate the medicine, he stood up and got ready to leave. Lee JaeSang, who had been watching from the side with a proud expression, spoke hesitantly.
I-I-I-I-Its all because y-y-y-you believed in me. Th-Thanks.
I should be the one saying thanks. Ill treat you to a meal next time.
O-Okay.
Then, Ill be leaving now.
After saying good-bye, he left the workroom.
It was still as dark and creepy, but it didnt feel as terrifyingly dangerous. It probably meant that JaeHyun had grown that much stronger.
From that day on, he had trained himself everyday. He studied Magic Knowledge and gained practical experience. He also trained his reflexes and the basics through spars with Yoo Sung-Eun.
Trembling at a dungeon of this level, especially Helheim, was usually unavoidable.
But JaeHyun only had his nervousness to face.
I didnt feel it before the terrifying mana from inside. Its probably the Night Shade. I dont know for sure if I can currently defeat it. But
JaeHyun gulped. A shudder ran through his whole body.
I have to succeed.
He started to walk forward determined.
The time left for him to clear the main quest was merely 9 days.
The woman, who had the power to send him out of the dungeon and walk around after stopping time for the Night Shade, probably meant it when she said she was going to kill him.
Hel I dont know why she decided to appear before me but the system I currently have, Im sure its deeply linked with her.
For what reason did Hel and the Nornir System call him the Adversary of the Aesir?
Aesir was the system used by all Awakeners with the exception of JaeHyun.
What did it mean to be its foe, and how did he get caught up in it?
Everything was unclear and riddled with questions, except for one thing.
Grrrrraaaaa.
The enemy was approaching.
JaeHyun took a deep breath, and then he scanned the movements around him.
The creepy and terrifying sounds coming from the graveyard he had returned to were now already something familiar to JaeHyun.
Okay. Thats how it should be. How can I show what Ive learned otherwise?
It seemed there were more of the wraiths and skeleton soldiers that began to climb up from the graves at a time compared to before.
There were probably around 20? But JaeHyun didnt get flustered.
He knew.
That he was several times stronger than them and that this wasnt a fight he would lose.
These guys are clearly weaker than me.
They were opponents he didnt have much trouble defeating before.
Not to mention, JaeHyuns current level was:
[Personal Profile]
Name: Min JaeHyun
Age: 16
Level: 15
[Skills]
Passive: One Watched by the Gods MAX, Absolute Eye of God MAX, Trained Swordsmanship MAX, Quick Step Lvl 18, Flexible Body Movement MAX, Emergency First-Aid Lvl 19
Active: Universal Derivation, Lightning Chain, 'Sacrifice (Lights Judgment)', Flash Bomb (NEW), Magic Arrow (NEW), Blaster (NEW), Flash (NEW), Magic Guard (NEW), Mana Weapon (NEW)...
[Stats]
HP: 750/750
MP: 3300/3300
STRENGTH: 18
DEXTERITY: 28(+5)
MAGIC: 66(+35)
ENDURANCE: 28
SKILL POINTS: 0
Thanks to the passive skill One Watched by the Gods , which caused all his stats to gain a point every time he leveled up, JaeHyuns current stat had grown enough that he could easily grab the flying fists of most Warrior raiders.
His Magic stat was over 60 thanks to the set equipment. Hed also learned quite a few low-ranked spells that were helpful in battle.
With this, it should be enough to clear a low-ranked dungeon by himself.
Swish!
With a grin, JaeHyun looked at the scythes rushing toward him. The wraiths fierce attacks were flying toward him as if to rip him apart where he stood.
However
Clink!
The thin steel broke, and the sound of it shattering rang in the air.
The scythe that flew toward him was held in JaeHyuns hand, broken into pieces.
A smile spread on JaeHyuns lips.
Shall we get started?
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Editor note: Mana Enhancement Potion --> Mana Enhancement Pill
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