The Game of the Greatest Black Mage

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Chapter 46

0.

"I'm off to work."

"Mom, I'll see you later~"

"Okay, have a good day."

"Yeah~ See you later~"

Father, Yoo Gwangjin, was leaving for work, and mother, Lee Nakyeong, was going out for something.

Seonghyun and Yoo Mina saw them off at the front door.

The two were left at home.

And Yoo Mina seemed to have a lot of complaints.

Seeing his sister, Seonghyun shook his head as if to say,

"Still at it?"

Why did she have so many complaints?

"What is it this time?"

"No, of course, we have to form teams, even if you're a Necromancer. But why Luna's team?"

"If the guild decided that, then we just go. What's the big deal?"

"No, why that crazy team of all teams! Luna is the only normal one, and the rest are out of their minds."

"Sigh, you're not exactly normal either, you know."

"..."

Yoo Mina looked at him as if to say, "Are you serious?", but...

It didn't faze Seonghyun at all.

He looked at Yoo Mina with a cold gaze.

Yoo Mina, seeming to understand, pouted and replied,

"Fine."

"Just try complaining."

"Ugh, I'm usually the boss in the guild."

"Fix your temper."

"I said fine!!"

Yoo Mina shouted and went back to her room.

He wondered when she would ever grow up.

Still, it seemed like she understood, so he should leave her alone.

Speaking of crazy teams,

'There must be something going on.'

If even his crazy sister called it a crazy team,

Then it must be something.

However, Seonghyun didn't really care.

Even if it was a crazy team, a team was a team.

He had heard that the team leader, Luna, was normal.

There shouldn't be any problems.

Seonghyun stopped thinking about it and went back to his room to check his schedule.

First, what he had to do today.

'We were supposed to meet at 10 AM, right?'

The most important thing was Kim Chegeon's interview.

Seonghyun was also going to accompany her to the interview and enter the famous dungeon, Fortress of the Past.

That was scheduled for 10 AM.

It was still before 8 AM, so it was a bit early.

But he wasn't short on things to do.

'Kahku's second warehouse.'

He had already decided what to do.

If he obtained the Hidden Pieces there, he should be able to make it in time for the meeting.

'I'll probably level up if I clear out the warehouse, right?'

He was about to reach level 40.

He could obtain skills at every 10 levels.

If he cleared out the warehouse, he would level up and learn a new Overlord-exclusive skill.

He wondered what kind of skill he would obtain this time.

As Seonghyun logged into the capsule with anticipation,

The familiar welcome message appeared before his eyes.

[Welcome to Eternal World, another world, an eternal world.]

[May good fortune be with you, Player 『Seonghyun』.]

1.

Kahku's second warehouse.

Unlike the first warehouse, this one was quite serious.

From the guardian protecting the warehouse to the treasures inside.

After all, there was a limit to the treasures that could be obtained in the first village.

The same went for the guardian.

It was definitely on a different level from the Goblin Stone Statue in the first cave.

[Lv.49 Magic Armor]

[Lv.49 Magic Armor]

Leaving aside the fact that their levels were 11 higher than Seonghyun's, their appearance alone was extraordinary.

Antique armor with golden embroidery.

Perhaps it was powered by magic circles, as a faint blue light leaked from the gaps in the armor.

They exuded an aura of strength, but...

Before those Magic Armors stood a group of ten.

-K giggle! K giggle! K giggle!

-K giggle! K giggle! K giggle! K giggle!

-K giggle! K giggle! K giggle! K giggle! K giggle! K giggle!

The Imps were sneering at the Magic Armors.

Ten Kaishaks were laughing with their mouths wide open.

The cave was filled with the sound of their giggling, and the Magic Armors charged towards the Kaishaks, but...

It was no use.

A barrage of Kaishak tails swung from all directions, their sharp tips closing in.

If the Magic Armors were living beings, they would have turned pale.

It took less than 30 seconds for them to be dismantled by the tails.

They couldn't even counterattack once.

As the Magic Armors collapsed and fell, Seonghyun walked leisurely through them.

With Seonghyun's indifferent expression and the Kaishaks naturally bowing to him after completing their task, a solemn atmosphere filled the air.

The Kaishaks then returned to the Netherworld through the teal portal.

It was truly the majesty of a monarch.

Unlike the overwhelming atmosphere of a monarch,

Seonghyun leisurely thought,

'It ended faster than I expected.'

The power of ten Kaishaks was greater than he had imagined.

He was satisfied with the Hidden Pieces, but...

Having the Kaishaks under his command was also quite satisfying.

Pleased, Seonghyun tried to open the warehouse door.

[You have won against monsters with a level difference!]

[You gain experience!]

[Level Up!] ×3

[You have reached level 41.]

[A new Overlord skill has been unlocked upon reaching level 40.]

[You acquire the Legendary rank skill, 『Summon Demon Knight』.]

'Oh!'

An even more satisfying system message appeared.

A new Overlord-exclusive skill.

It felt like he had just learned the Monarch's SIlence

And yet, he had already obtained a new skill.

Well, it had only been three days since Seonghyun started playing this game.

It hadn't been long for anything.

Putting those miscellaneous thoughts aside,

Seonghyun briefly pondered as he looked at the skill name.

'Should I check it out now?'

It would be natural to check it out immediately, but...

Seonghyun shook his head.

'Let's look at everything together.'

He still had things to obtain from Kahku's second warehouse.

It was more convenient to look at everything at once.

With that thought, Seonghyun placed his hand on the door of Kahku's warehouse.

A similar message to last time appeared.

[Opening the Hidden Piece, Golden Goblin Kahku's second warehouse.]

Along with the message, he heard the sound of a mechanism activating.

Creak.

The large, heavy door began to open automatically, and a golden wave poured out from the gap.

An incredible amount of gold, not an exaggeration to call it radiance.

Unlike the first warehouse, where it was just inside a box, a huge pile of gold filled the room, and even Seonghyun couldn't help but gulp.

He was starting to understand the saying "Seeing is wanting."

Anyone would react this way to such a pile of gold.

As Seonghyun stared in a daze,

Another message appeared.

[You have acquired 5,555 gold coins.]

[You have acquired the Rare rank item, 『Random Skill Book』.]

[You have acquired the Epic+ rank item, 『Tri-colored Whistle』.]

[You have acquired the Unique rank item, 『Treasure Map of Golden Goblin Kahku』.]

"Wow..."

He let out an exclamation of admiration without realizing it.

From the mountain of gold to the Rare, Epic+, and Unique rank items.

There wasn't a single thing to throw away.

The Random Skill Book and the Treasure Map of Golden Goblin Kahku, their effects evident from their names.

He didn't know the effect just by looking at it, but...

The Tri-colored Whistle seemed extraordinary.

'If 5,555 gold coins are converted to cash, with 1 gold coin being about 10,000 won...'

That was 55 million won.

He already had over 2 billion won in his account, but...

It still wasn't a small amount.

So this was another way to make money.

'Let's check out the items.'

He had a lot of money anyway, and although he was initially impressed by the amount,

The important thing was the items!

Seonghyun first looked at the Random Skill Book.

『Random Skill Book』

→《Rare》

→A skill book that allows you to acquire a random skill related to your class or a common skill.

→The skill rank obtainable from this skill book ranges from Rare to Epic.

It was the effect he had expected, but...

He was still satisfied.

It could give not only class-exclusive skills but also common skills.

Although it said Epic skills were possible, he didn't get his hopes up.

Rare was enough.

Seonghyun put the Random Skill Book back in his inventory and took out the Tri-colored Whistle.

It was the item he was most curious about.

What would its effect be?

『Tri-colored Whistle』

→《Epic+》

→A mysterious whistle created by an unknown person.

→It boasts a beautiful tone and activates a mysterious magic.

→When blown, the user can choose and apply one of three effects:

→Recover 10% HP

→Recover 10% Mana

→Recover all Spirit

*The Tri-colored Whistle can only be used three times a day.

"A recovery item?"

It could only be used three times a day,

But it recovered a percentage of HP, Mana, or Spirit.

Judging from its effect alone, it was an end-game item.

Especially since it didn't just recover HP.

It could also recover Mana?

'This... I'll keep this forever.'

Even Seonghyun, who hadn't played the game for long, could recognize its incredible effect.

If he put it up for auction, it could easily fetch tens of millions of won.

The Tri-colored Whistle alone was amazing.

So then, what about...

That Unique rank item?

With anticipation, Seonghyun took out the last item from his inventory.

『Treasure Map of Golden Goblin Kahku』

→《Unique》

→A treasure map created by the Golden Goblin Kahku.

→It is unknown what is located here, but it is said that a terrifying being guarded this place, forcing even the Golden Goblin Kahku to give up the treasure.

→It is said that he created this map to obtain this treasure in the future.

→Can only be used by players who have completed their second job advancement.

*This is a map that records a raid monster.

[You have acquired information about a new raid monster!]

A message appeared along with the item information.

Seonghyun's eyes widened at the message.

'A new raid monster?'

Wasn't it just a treasure map?

He read the message that had appeared first and then belatedly read the item description.

Only then did he understand.

Kahku had given up the treasure because of a raid monster, even though he knew where it was.

He was tempted just by looking at the information.

However, he focused on the fact that it was a raid monster.

'Raid monsters appear after the second job advancement, in other words, from the third village onwards, right?'

The item's usage condition also stated that only players who had completed their second job advancement could use it.

He had also been informed that he had to complete the raid after reaching level 50 and participate in his first team activity.

So, after finishing the designated raid, he would go for this?

'There's no reason to object.'

Rapid Guild was originally a raid-focused guild.

If Seonghyun brought a new raid opportunity, there would be no reason for them to object.

Moreover, the treasure or rewards obtained from this would belong to Seonghyun, who brought the opportunity.

'I should bring this up later.'

He had truly obtained some incredible things.

After checking the last treasure map,

Seonghyun took out the Random Skill Book again.

He already had a skill he obtained from reaching level 40, so...

He didn't have high expectations.

Still, it would be nice to get a useful skill.

But it was random, so...

'Should I use it?'

[Would you like to use the Rare rank item, 『Random Skill Book』?]

[Yes / No]

*Upon use, the skill book will disappear, and you will learn a random Rare to Epic rank Black Mage exclusive skill or a common skill.

*Are you sure you want to use it?

Even a stern warning message appeared.

However, Seonghyun pressed "Yes" without hesitation.

Why would he try to use it if he wasn't going to?

As Seonghyun coolly pressed "Yes,"

The Random Skill Book gradually rose from his hand, and...

Countless pages fluttered and turned, emitting a bright light.

Flip!

Along with the sound of the pages turning and emitting various lights,

A single page appeared before Seonghyun's eyes, floating in the air.

A page painted with dark ink.

As the page floated, it began to emit an eerie shadow around it.

The shadow that spread around the book.

It felt like a Black Mage exclusive skill at first glance.

What kind of skill would it be?

As Seonghyun's curiosity grew,

Whoosh!

The page painted with dark ink scattered into the air, and a figure appeared.

A person-like shadow appeared, and...

It disappeared from the air and reappeared under another shadow.

'This is...?'

It was so intuitive that he couldn't mistake it.

[You acquire the Epic rank Black Mage exclusive skill, 『Shadow Transference』!]

'Oh!'

The name was exactly as described.

And the rank was Epic.

'I'm lucky.'

Seonghyun hurriedly checked the skill information.

His jaw dropped.

『Shadow Transference』

→《Epic》

→[Lv Max][Complete Type]

[Instant Effect][Active]

[Cooldown 1 minute]

→Black Mage exclusive skill.

→Envelops the body in shadows and allows transference to any visible shadow.

→Grants 1 second of invincibility after transference.

"Wow."

As a Complete Type skill, its effect was incredible.

Even just the transference itself was amazing,

But to be invincible for 1 second afterward...

It was practically cheating.

It might only be 1 second, but...

If someone used a wide-range skill, he could use this to block it with the right timing.

'I'm really lucky.'

It seemed like he had obtained a very good skill, even among Epic skills.

The skill he obtained from the Random Skill Book was this good, so...

What about the Overlord exclusive skill?

He couldn't help but get his hopes up.

The skill name was 'Summon Demon Knight'.

How could he not be excited?

He had just experienced the power of the Imp Kaishak firsthand.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

And now, a Demon Knight?

He couldn't even begin to imagine how strong it would be.

Of course, there would be restrictions, but...

'Let's see...'

Without further ado, Seonghyun immediately brought up the skill description.

『Summon Demon Knight』

→《Almighty》

→[Lv Max][Complete Type]

[Instant Effect][Active]

[Currently summonable number: 1]

The Demon Knight, who walks out of hell at the behest of the Monarch, shall be the instrument of judgment that carries out the Monarch's will.

→Overlord exclusive skill.

→Summons a Demon Knight from hell.

→The Demon Knight, a faithful servant and sword, is the same level as its master.

→One additional Demon Knight can be summoned for every 100 levels.

*Currently, a new Demon Knight can be summoned upon reaching level 100.

*Demon Knights can also enter the Netherworld.

'Hmm.'

It seemed strong, but...

He couldn't be sure just by looking at this.

It felt like he had to summon it to know for sure.

Summoning a Demon Knight from hell.

It seemed like it would randomly summon one Demon Knight.

Random again.

He was a bit anxious because he had just gotten a good skill from the Random Skill Book.

What if he was unlucky this time?

It would be strong since it was a Demon Knight, but...

There was a chance it could be a useless knight.

Considering that, it might be better to summon it later.

It was a thought worth pondering.

However, Seonghyun dismissed the thought.

'If it's not going to come out, it's not going to come out no matter what I do.'

He might as well summon it now.

If it wasn't good, he could just keep it in the Netherworld.

Seonghyun immediately cast the skill.

[Summoning Demon Knight.]

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