[Chapter 174]
[Foundation of Reconstruction (6)]
Eunha and Yeonhwa followed the secretariat staff down to the Eulji grade treasure vault.
"─Opening the Eulji grade treasure vault is happening for the first time since the Fairy Government was established. You, Pandora Clan Lord and
The secretariat staff guiding the two spoke in an elevated voice.
On the other hand, Eunha was indifferent to the mention of being recorded in history.
What's the use of being recorded in history?
Whatever is written about me after I die, I won't be able to see it anyway.
Eunha didn't care how he would be evaluated as long as he achieved his goal.
Regardless, the staff continued to explain.
"It's said that mysteries appearing in legends are also stored in the Eulji grade treasure vault. I've never been inside, so I don't know the truth of the rumors."
Eulji grade treasure vault.
Eunha looked up at the huge iron door erected in front of the treasure vault.
Several locking spells were placed on the iron door.
Soon, the staff unlocked the spells with several artifacts.
The huge iron door opened.
""...."""
A long empty corridor appeared.
Eunha and Yeonhwa quietly exclaimed at the sight of the long corridor.
Locking spells were also placed on the corridor.
"My guidance ends here. The item I'm handing out now is a token proving you can enter the treasure vault. Please don't lose it under any circumstances."
The staff handed out tokens.
It was a palm-sized gold coin with a hole in the center.
Eunha hung the coin around his neck with a string connected to the hole.
As he took a step into the corridor, the token suddenly flashed and shook off the effects of the locking spells.
"─Then I hope you have a time without regrets."
The staff bowed.
Eunha and Yeonhwa proceeded to the Eulji grade treasure vault, leaving the staff behind.
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Compared to the Chungmu grade treasure vault, the Eulji grade treasure vault was extremely spacious.
On the other hand, the number of artifacts displayed in the vault was much fewer.
Nevertheless, the presence they exuded just by being there was on a different dimension.
Artifacts emitting considerable mana could be easily found even without imbuing mana in the eyes.
"Shall we look around separately here?"
"Yes, let's do that. Eunha, do you have anything in mind that you want to choose?"
"I'm thinking of looking for something good among the armor. What about you, noona?"
"Hmm... I don't have anything particular in mind, but I want to find materials that complement my gift or strengthen my spear."
"I see. Then let's meet in front when we choose. Or whoever chooses first can come find the other."
"Sounds good."
After scanning the treasure vault visible beyond the corridor.
Eunha stopped walking.
It would take a long time if they went to see the artifacts together.
They decided to split up here.
Eunha high-fived Yeonhwa and then headed to the right path.
I'm looking forward to the Eulji grade treasure vault since it's my first time too.
Chungmu grade treasure vault.
It was the highest grade treasure vault Eunha had entered before the regression.
He was able to enter after being recognized for his contribution in defeating the 3rd tier overrank Gyesini in the 2nd Uijeongbu Subjugation Battle.
Besides that, he had gained the qualification to enter the treasure vault once each for his contributions in defeating Beelzebub and Lilith.
As a result, the Eulji grade treasure vault was very unfamiliar to Eunha.
"It must be somewhere..."
"Papa?"
Nevertheless, Eunha knew that the artifact he was looking for was sleeping somewhere in the treasure vault.
He couldn't not know.
Because in his previous life─.
─On Taeyeong had used it.
It was a story that everyone knew what artifact On Taeyeong had obtained and what artifact he had created as a result.
Eunha had decided to choose the artifact that On Taeyeong had selected before the regression as the artifact he would choose from the Eulji grade treasure vault.
There were two reasons why he was deliberately trying to choose that.
One was that artifacts of Eulji grade or higher were often veiled because it was difficult to verify the magic embedded in them.
So it was better to choose a reliably verified artifact.
The other was─.
─What I lack now is armor. Now that the Counterattack of Arrogance has been destroyed, I need armor that can replace it.
To compensate for his weakness.
Until now, Eunha had not taken care of his body while using attack and speed-oriented tactics.
It was fine until now.
But as long as he had to continue facing monsters like Yekyung in the future, he inevitably needed an artifact to protect himself.
In fact, he had recently been badly beaten by Yekyung as a result of almost completely neglecting defense.
Protection magic is something I can rely on supporters for.
But there are limits to how much supporters' protection magic can block attacks that occur suddenly at close range.
So he wanted to have an artifact with built-in protection magic that could be used immediately in sudden situations.
After thinking, Eunha came to recall On Taeyeong's artifact.
"Ah, there it is."
Fire rat's fur coat, woodcutter's axe, garlic and mugwort fossils from the Gojoseon era, gilt bronze incense burner from the Baekje era, goblin's hat, and so on.
Eunha briefly stopped at the artifacts displayed in glass cases, but eventually found the artifact he was looking for.
"Papa?"
"Yes, this is it."
"Bibi bibi papa papa pupu pu!"
Sangwonsa Bronze Bell.
It was the oldest existing bell in Korea.
Eunha was captivated standing in front of the huge bell.
The mana flowing out even while standing still was visible to the eye, and the color of the mana was quite clear.
It was truly a masterpiece.
However, there was a note in front of the description of the Sangwonsa Bronze Bell stating that the embedded magic had not been confirmed.
I guess they can't verify it carelessly since it's an Eulji grade treasure.
Still, it didn't matter.
Eunha was already familiar with what kind of magic the bell in front of him possessed.
It was magic that once a day, nullifies the activation of any magic and converts it back to mana.
On Taeyeong called it the Armor of Reversion.
As can be seen from the term armor, he had melted down the bell and used it to make armor.
"With just this... I'll be able to counter the magic of guys like Yekyung."
Eunha murmured softly.
Armageddon, Samael, Mastema.
The value of the artifact that On Taeyeong had taken out of the treasure vault, recognized for his contributions in subjugating the three demons, was truly enormous.
If Eunha had this, he would have been able to easily block Yekyung's wide-area bombardment.
"But how do I move this... Ah, it looks like there's an elevator for moving materials over there. Still, I'll have to carry this by myself."
"Papa bibi."
"Yeah, thanks. I'll do my best."
When he infused mana into the glass case.
The glass case containing the Sangwonsa Bronze Bell floated up from the floor.
Eunha controlled the mana to move the case in front of the elevator.
"Phew... That was close."
To avoid hitting other cases, high-level control was needed to move the case.
Eunha put down the case on the floor and sighed.
Then he turned around.
This wasn't the only thing On Taeyeong took from this treasure vault.
It seems Ryu Yeonhwa is still choosing.
Eunha set out to find her while also looking for other artifacts that On Taeyeong had chosen in his previous life.
On Taeyeong had obtained that artifact in recognition of his contribution in defeating Maegu in the 2nd Uijeongbu Recapture Battle.
And that─.
─Became the core of the Holy Sword of National Salvation.
The Seated Buddha statue and the mirror with animal design that Eunha had obtained at the Academy before.
Along with those, it was an artifact used as the central material for the Holy Sword of National Salvation.
"...Found it."
Before long, Eunha discovered the sword.
It wasn't difficult to find.
Because even purer mana than that flowing from the Sangwonsa Bronze Bell earlier was flowing out.
"..."
A sword emanating a holy aura as if to drive away evil spirits.
Chilseong Sword of Demon Slaying (七星斬妖劍).
Eunha was captivated by the sword that only appeared in legends.
"Really... it's amazing."
He could only exclaim in admiration.
He thought it might be the best even among Eulji grade artifacts.
Of course, there was no description of the magic imbued in the Chilseong Sword of Demon Slaying either.
Still, anyone who uses swords would probably choose that sword without fail.
That contains such magical power.
It could also be called attraction.
Honestly, Eunha wanted to get his hands on that sword right now.
He wanted to discard the plan he had made and choose that sword instead of the Sangwonsa Bronze Bell.
Nevertheless, Eunha was barely able to hold onto his reason.
It's a shame... really a shame.
But the swords I've been using are enough.
I returned the two swords above for safekeeping, but.
Eunha habitually placed his hand on his waist.
With his waist empty, he was even more tempted by that sword.
Eunha groaned.
The magic of the Holy Sword of National Salvation was amazing. As soon as the magic was activated, it shattered into pieces and fluttered in the air like starlight, sweeping across an area...
It also canceled all debuffs and buffs, and ignored the opponent's defense.
The Seated Buddha statue, the mirror with animal design, the Chilseong Sword of Demon Slaying, and so on.
Because the materials that went into it were so incredible, even a single magic contained in the Holy Sword of National Salvation was truly incredible.
Compared to that, No One Cry made by Byeok Haesu using Chungmu grade artifacts only had excellent durability and was excellent at handling mana.
"Come to think of it, the Chungmu grade artifact ended up going to Eunhyeok in this life."
Eunha gave a bitter smile.
He wasn't very interested in the materials for making No One Cry.
Except for the Chungmu grade artifact, they were all insignificant things.
At that time, it was a sword made with the best materials available to him, but.
In this life, if he put in a little effort, he would be able to gather better materials than that.
It was when Eunha was thinking that.
"─Eunha."
"Ah, noona."
"Yes. You... chose that sword?"
"No... I was just looking. I've already chosen. Did you choose that, noona?"
"Yes."
Ryu Yeonhwa approached.
She was holding a small box in both hands.
Inside the box was a golden belt.
"It seems to be called the Heavenly Jade Belt."
"What kind of magic is embedded in it?"
"Hmm... It seems to temporarily convert the owner's body into mana, though the number of times per day is limited."
"..."
"Since my gift is
Ryu Yeonhwa must have chosen the same artifact as before the regression.
There was some consistency between her thoughts and Eunha's memories.
One of this noona's tactics was to turn the world into a snowy field, convert her body into snow, and make it so the opponent couldn't even attack.
Although there's a limit on the number of times.
He naturally imagined what scene would unfold if she used her gift and artifact simultaneously.
It's truly unrivaled.
"That's good, it suits you perfectly noona."
"What did you choose?"
"I'll show you when we go. It's too big to show here."
"...Big? How big is it?"
"You'll probably be surprised when you see it."
Then Eunha took a step.
Yeonhwa tilted her head as she walked alongside Eunha.
Before long, Eunha was able to see her surprised expression.
"Oh... It really is big."
At the sight of her mouth gaping open.
Eunha giggled.
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Just as the Fairy Government unfailingly rewarded people who had made significant contributions.
The Pandora Clan also had to distribute the benefits obtained from the recent calamity.
"Is everyone here?"
"Everyone who participated in the calamity that occurred in Gangbuk has gathered."
Eunha summoned the clan members.
7th floor of the Pandora Clan Hall in Sadang Station.
The clan members gathered in the largest conference room had sparkling eyes.
Han Seohyun, who had confirmed that everyone was present, informed Eunha.
"We haven't had time to divide the spoils because we've been busy with reconstruction work... I'm going to distribute them on this occasion."
"To be honest. You actually forgot until now, right?"
"Clan member Kim Minji. Please refrain from showing private behavior in an official place."
"...I'm sorry, I made a mistake. I'll be careful from now on."
The Pandora Clan was gradually taking shape as a clan.
Kim Minji, who had been chattering at Eunha as usual, realized her mistake and quickly apologized.
Eunha shrugged and.
Han Seohyun started the meeting without saying anything else.
"Things that could be settled at once were all processed last time, and they will all be deposited into salary accounts before the end of this month. Shakira."
"Yes, Administrator."
"Please distribute to the clan members. The printout being handed out now shows how the spoils were processed. If anyone wants to receive spoils other than cash, please tell Shakira after the meeting ends."
The printout distributed by Shakira had many details recorded.
Monster corpses that were fortunately not destroyed and remained, mana stones, skill stones, and so on.
According to Seohyun, people from Yongsan-gu and Jung-gu brought them saying they were obtained by the Pandora Clan defeating monsters in the recent calamity.
Usable things were already distributed to clan members before, so the things here are just for selling in the player market.
By the way, how many zeros are there...
Eunha also checked the statement.
At the bottom of the statement was the calculated price of the listed items.
One, ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand...
Eunha gave up counting.
He decided not to pay much attention since he wasn't in need of money anyway.
He just wanted to earn a lot of money so the clan members could live well.
Like Eunha, some clan members didn't seem to care much about the amount either.
"How many magic books is this..."
"I-I should eat steak."
"Hehe, I'll buy a ton of snacks and dew later!"
Bae Subin's eyes sparkled.
Jo Ara drooled.
Ariel was definitely crazy.
Of course, there were also extreme exceptions like the three of them.
Eunha chuckled seeing the grinning faces of the three.
"And this is the list of spoils we'll distribute here today."
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After a while, Han Seohyun opened her mouth.
The clan members fixed their expressions.
The reason they attended the meeting today was in the additional statement Shakira was handing out.
We really did obtain a lot. 2 skill stones from Yekyung, 1 skill stone from Freak Sphinx, 2 skill stones from Samgakji Giant Toad, and so on.
All the skill stones from 5th tier and above monsters were listed.
Unfortunately, Caesar Hopper's skill stone was ambiguous to determine ownership because many players participated in the battle.
So it was decided to sell it at auction in the Player Market and distribute a portion of the winning bid to players according to their contributions.
"In addition, we also have mana stones from Yekyung, Freak Sphinx, and Samgakji Giant Toad. We've also collected mana stones from 5th tier and above. The list is on the next page, but the calculated amounts aren't written."
Eunha turned the page.
As Seohyun said, he could find the current inventory of mana stones.
"First, the Fairy Government has agreed to buy Yekyung's mana stone at a very high price as material for making cocoons. I'll let you know the exact price once negotiations are completely finalized. I can guarantee it's something to look forward to."
The clan members' mouths stretched to their ears.
Han Seohyun also smiled.
"And we plan to use the mana stones from Freak Sphinx and Samgakji Giant Toad in the clan. Haesu oppa said he wants to use them as materials for making artifacts from the relics clan members brought back. If anyone has any objections, please speak up now. We'll start working on them in earnest from tomorrow..."
""""We don't!!""""
"Good. We plan to sell all other mana stones in the market. 5th tier mana stones are rare, and the condition of each mana stone varies, so it will take time to appraise them. I'll announce the price after these mana stones are disposed of."
Now all that remained was deciding who to distribute the skill stones to.
Shakira placed the skill stones of Yekyung, Freak Sphinx, and Samgakji Giant Toad in the center of the table.
The clan members straightened their postures.
"Now I'll distribute the commander's skill stones. The distribution method is simple. Players who fought against the monster corresponding to the skill stone have priority, and among them, the person the skill stone reacts to gets it."
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"First, I'll call the names of those who participated in defeating the Giant Toad."
Ryu Yeonhwa, Bae Subin, Han Changjin, Jin Seona, Mok Minho, Yoo Namhoon, and so on.
Han Seohyun called out the clan members' names.
"Those whose names were called, please come up one by one and infuse mana into the skill stone to check compatibility."
There were 2 skill stones from the Giant Toad.
According to the information Jeong Hayang investigated in the library, they all seemed to have the same magic embedded.
Also, there was a high probability it was magic related to poison.
"...It doesn't seem to match with me."
"Then Subin next."
Ryu Yeonhwa, who was infusing mana into the skill stone.
Seeing that the skill stone didn't flash even after a long time, she immediately passed it to the next person.
Next, Bae Subin, Jin Seona, and Mok Minho infused mana.
Mok Minho didn't apply, and Jin Seona and Bae Subin made the skill stone flash faintly.
"Next. Changjin oppa."
"...It's shining."
But when Han Changjin grasped the skill stone.
The skill stone that had reacted faintly to the two people's mana reacted violently.
The skill stone emitted a yellow light bright enough to see even with the lights off.
"Looks like one is decided."
Eunha said, looking at the light emitted by the skill stone.
Han Changjin seemed apologetic to the clan members, but seeing the skill stone emit light like that, the owner was as good as decided.
"Ah, mine also glows a little."
Besides that, when Yoo Namhoon touched the skill stone, it emitted a faint light.
But it didn't emit light as violently as Han Changjin's.
Still, it was shining brighter than Jin Seona and Bae Subin's.
"It seems we can choose the other one among Seona, Subin, and Namhoon... If anyone wants it, please say so. If no one does, we'll start aptitude tests for other people."
"I'll pass. I don't think it suits me very well."
"I'm interested in poison magic, but I'll give up since it doesn't match my aptitude."
Han Changjin was grinning with one skill stone already obtained.
He seemed so happy it showed even with his hood on.
Noh Euna, sitting next to Changjin, giggled asking if he was that happy.
Meanwhile, Jin Seona and Bae Subin gave up ownership of the skill stone.
The remaining person was Yoo Namhoon.
Yoo Namhoon─.
"─I couldn't show much this time... but if you're okay with it, I'd like to have this skill stone."
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"I have a gift that can neutralize poison. If I can use this gift and skill stone properly, I think I can create synergy effects."
""""...."""
"I wasn't much help to the clan this time, but I want to use this to be helpful to the clan. Please."
With a solemn expression.
Yoo Namhoon bowed his head.
The clan members were silent for a moment.
Soon after, Choi Eunhyeok burst out laughing.
"If hyung wasn't helpful to the clan, what kind of people are helpful?"
"That's right. I could only do paperwork lying in a hospital bed. Namhoon, you're not giving it to me, right?"
"No, that's not..."
"I think it's fine for Namhoon hyung to have it."
Choi Eunhyeok, Yeoubi.
The two led public opinion.
Eventually, the clan members also laughed and agreed to give the skill stone to Yoo Namhoon.
"Next, I'll distribute the Freak Sphinx's skill stone. According to Hayang, there's a high possibility it uses providence that puts people into hallucinations. Then I'll call the names of those who will first conduct the skill stone compatibility test."
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After the skill stone went to Yoo Namhoon.
Han Seohyun mentioned the next skill stone.
The clan members gulped.
It was a skill stone from a 3rd tier monster.
There was no way they didn't want it.
Especially those who defeated Freak Sphinx were much more tense.
"─The people compatible with the skill stone are Eunha, Ara, and Kaede."
"I'll give up. As someone who attacks monsters from afar, I don't think I'll have much use for that magic."
Eunha, Jo Ara, Kaede, Choi Eunhyeok, Jin Parang, Kang Sihyeong, and so on.
Among those called, three people showed aptitude.
Then Kaede raised her hand and declared she would give up the skill stone.
Eunha also raised his hand.
"I don't think I need it much either. This type of providence seems more suitable for casters like Ara."
"...Eunha, Kaede. Thank you both. I'll make sure to use it to help you."
Eunha already had two brainwashing-type magic.
That was why he wasn't very attracted to Freak Sphinx's providence.
In the end, the skill stone went to Jo Ara.
Now the last remaining skill stone was─.
"─I'll call the names of those who participated in the battle to distribute Yekyung's skill stone."
"I investigated in the library, but I couldn't guess what providence is in this one. It seems we'll have to test it directly."
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Yekyung's 3rd tier overrank skill stone.
Silence fell over the conference room.
The clan members couldn't take their eyes off Yekyung's skill stone.
Yet they were already giving up on Yekyung's skill stone.
Because there weren't many who contributed to defeating Yekyung.
"Noh Eunha, Ryu Yeonhwa. Those are the only two, any objections?"
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"If not, I'll proceed like this."
Ryu Yeonhwa grasped the skill stone in her hand.
The two skill stones flashed brightly.
"Eunha, here."
"Thanks."
The skill stones that soon came into Eunha's hands.
He was anticipating what providence was contained in Yekyung's skill stone.
In the previous life, it contained jamming magic and magic that could perform wide-area bombardment. Probably, if nothing unusual happens... it will be the same in this life too.
He infuses mana into the skill stone.
Suddenly, streaks of light leaked from inside the yellow skill stone.
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Light penetrating the cross-section.
The light from the skill stone was faint.
It was far inferior to the light Ryu Yeonhwa had emitted.
It didn't match his aptitude.
Eunha immediately put his hand on the other skill stone.
When it seemed there was no particular reaction this time either─.
─Whoosh!!
""""...!!""""
As if it had been waiting for this moment.
Suddenly, the skill stone emitted an intense light from within.
It emitted a brilliant light incomparable to the light Han Changjin's skill stone had emitted.
The light dyed the conference room yellow.
"─It's decided. Eunha can have that one, and Yeonhwa unni can have the remaining one."
While the clan members were absorbed in the light.
Han Seohyun said with a chuckle.
The corners of Eunha's mouth rose to his ears.