Regression Sword Apocalypse Reconquest - Chapter 38
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Episode 38
“But why do you need those contaminated animal corpses?”
“They are undead, but they are not part of us. This is a golden opportunity to steal and study other people’s armies.”
The strange desire of the king of the undead seemed to stem from this reason.
“Don’t you know that I can give you many useful things? Aren’t we friends? Please.”
Although it was a playful appearance, Sehyuk read quite a bit of yearning in it.
‘Well, I’m fine.’
Sehyuk is a person who always checks what is lacking and sets priorities.
So, it was already decided what to receive.
“An alchemy workbench. The best you can give me. And I’d like you to put a temporary projectile reflection enchantment on my clothes that will last for at least three days.”
I thought about asking for tools, but since it was an ancient being, I knew the answer would be ‘What are tools?’, so I didn’t say anything.
When asking for something, you will gain the most benefit if you ask for something that can be easily given.
The king of the undead is an ancient wizard.
That is why I requested an alchemy workbench.
Alchemy is magic, and the king of the undead was also skilled in alchemy and had many precious reagent materials.
‘And, you need an alchemy workbench to be able to properly convert resources. There are also bonuses to making potions.’
Scholars have defined the magical talent of creating resources and potions in conjunction with chemistry as ‘alchemy’.
And among them, there was a technology that produced a large amount of resources by consuming a small amount of resources.
‘That is, it is an unrivaled magic when it comes to resource procurement.’
It was a fraudulent talent.
Because it was a magic that could generate all resources and create consumables that were essential in disaster situations.
Of course, it is not an all-rounder, but if you use your talents, it can become a true all-rounder.
What if we accumulate resources in a state of civilization collapse?
Just the act of recruiting an alchemist incredibly early on can make a world of difference in the quality of your survival over time.
Above all, it is important to have resources to develop your talents.
Talent grows with practice.
‘It will also be faster to raise Choi Sung-hyun’s mechanical engineering talent.’
There are many machine civilization facilities that need to be built in the future.
Alchemy will accelerate your development speed.
The explosive traps were put to extremely good use right away.
However, the explosives provided by construction companies have limitations.
‘It means that if you have a method for making explosives, you can produce them consistently. It would also be good to have more advanced tools like flashbangs.’
For all this work and development, alchemy is absolutely necessary.
“Okay, okay. Where should I put it?”
“Put it in the living room.”
Pfft!
As I pointed to the location, a desk appeared, emitting light.
A desk filled with flasks and beakers, chemicals of unknown types, and catalysts.
The king of the undead who creates workbenches in an instant.
He soon expressed his admiration towards Sehyuk.
“By the way, there must be no one under you who has mastered alchemy. Did you already anticipate that guy coming soon? Hehe. You are truly amazing.”
The king of the undead looking at Sehyuk with a pleased face.
‘What are you talking about?’
Sehyuk almost made a face of disbelief.
However, Sehyuk is a person who is very good at reading people’s minds.
I could quickly guess what he meant.
‘Anyway, that means we’ll soon obtain a being that can perform alchemy.’
The thoughts continue on and on.
‘If the king of the undead is worthy of being called that guy, then there’s a good chance he’s the same monster.’
In this situation, there is one person who deserves to be mentioned in this story.
‘A personal event linked to Yeouiju. Does that mean it’ll happen a little earlier?’
If you think about it, Sehyuk had perfectly resolved the colony’s disaster.
However, the only reward is a Yeouiju.
Before the regression, it was like the reward that Oh Ji-hoon received for surviving despite ruining everything.
If the disaster pattern that Sehyuk knew of was the cause of the disaster, there was absolutely no way that the compensation would end with just one Yeouiju.
‘That’s good. Alchemy is a fraudulent talent.’
And, the compensation for the disaster linked to the Yeouiju is not only alchemy.
The rewards are greater than alchemy.
‘The Yeouiju event doesn’t give you an alchemist. I just need alchemy the most right now.’
If you give only one alchemist, isn’t that a bit too cheap of a reward for an event linked to the colony’s disaster?
‘The one who reigns over all magic. Because he can have dragons.’
Alchemy. Enchantment. Synthesis. Elemental magic.
A dragon is someone who possesses all the talents of numerous magical categories.
If you can get your hands on such a being, the things you can do become endless.
After thinking about it, Sehyuk nodded slightly to the king of the undead.
“Because I have a plan for everything.”
Sehyuk decided not to correct the Undead King’s mistake.
There is no need to shatter that illusion, as long as you interpret it positively.
“Then, please do some reflection magic too.”
“Okay. What clothes should I hang it on?”
Sehyuk handed over the clothes he had prepared.
I plan to take Choi Sung-hyun, No. 1 Slave, and Jang Young-soo on this expedition.
That’s why we need one more bulletproof vest.
“If you’re going to do it, do it with something strong.”
“Okay. Hmm. I’ll show my sincerity with the clothes you’re wearing.”
After saying that, the king of the undead snapped his fingers.
Blue magic flowing from the fingers.
The magical power split into several strands, and one strand was absorbed into the clothes Sehyuk held out.
The rest of the strands surprisingly went to the suit and flashing boots that Sehyuk was wearing.
Boots that glow.
Eventually, the appearance of the boots slowly changed.
With the perfect black dress shoes.
But the fit wasn’t the uncomfortable stiffness of dress shoes.
‘Looks and comfort. These shoes have it all.’
Sehyuk, who was looking at the shoes for a moment, suddenly realized one thing.
‘Wait a minute. The suit I’m wearing already has a projectile reflection spell on it. Then what kind of spell is on this suit?’
“I put a temporary projectile reflection spell on those old clothes, just like you said. And I took extra care with your clothes.”
As if in keeping with that thought, the King of the Undead proudly speaks.
“Transfiguration. Cleanliness. Projectile absorption beyond just reflecting. And all of that is done with permanent magic.”
And then, the king of the undead floated a fireball in his hand.
“Let me show you in person!”
The king of the undead who suddenly hurls a fireball at Sehyuk.
I couldn’t stop it because I didn’t have a sword.
I wasn’t angry.
The moment he was attacked, he realized what magic the King of the Undead had placed on this suit.
A fireball that is completely absorbed into the suit.
And Sehyuk felt it.
With the magical power of the absorbed fireball, you can recharge Sehyuk’s magical power.
The results of calling in Choi Sung-hyun and testing him with a nail gun were the same.
A bulletproof vest that absorbs any type of projectile and converts it into magical power.
If you have the tolerance for that type of knife, it’s something you can use for a lifetime.
“How is it? It can absorb all types! However, be careful because it cannot absorb attacks above a certain amount like normal reflection magic.”
The king of the undead, proudly sticking out his sternum as if asking for praise.
Sehyuk decided to respect his feelings.
“I hate to admit it, but it’s amazing.”
“Haha. This body isn’t called the Great Monarch for nothing.”
A spell that is meticulously applied not only to the top but also to the pants and shoes.
At this level, it seems like we can deal with the deserter units sufficiently.
“By the way, you seem to know human clothing quite well.”
“Your kind have also been to the underworld many times.”
The king of the undead winked.
“Well then, since the deal is done between us, I’ll be leaving now. I’ll take care of collecting the bodies myself!”
The king of the undead has risen.
“Oh, right. I’ll leave a skeleton behind. If you need me, just touch it. Then I’ll give you the answer.”
Without a moment’s hesitation, the king of the undead disappeared into the dark dimension.
It was a useful deal.
Now was the time to go and see for yourself.
The warehouse of deserted engineers.
To that place filled with all kinds of machine parts.
* * * Just as the King of the Undead had said, the corpses of the contaminated monsters had neatly disappeared.
However, the situation was still not good as the destroyed roads and turned over dirt remained.
“Still, I’m glad that Sehyuk is safe. I don’t know what the reward is, but I’m glad that it’s very useful.”
Choi Sung-hyun, dressed in a suit, smiled weakly as he pulled two motorcycles out of the warehouse with Jang Young-soo.
“That’s true. But you don’t look so good.”
“I feel sick when I think about going into a real match.”
“But we have to go. There’s going to be a lot of machines over there that need to be dismantled.”
As always, Sehyuk made thorough preparations before going to the engineering camp.
Prepare Cha Ye-seong’s prophecy and prepare the necessary items.
Of course, this fight was relatively simple to prepare for, as it was a fight against a military unit without any complications.
“You said you knew how to ride a motorcycle?”
“Yep.”
“Okay. Choi Sung-hyun, you ride alone with your luggage, and Jang Young-soo, you ride with me.”
“All right.”
Choi Sung-hyun picked up the bag that was placed in a corner of the warehouse.
“Is there a problem?”
It was because Choi Sung-hyun, who was carrying a bag, had a strange expression on his face.
“Why is this bag so heavy?”
“I guess that’s because you brought tools.”
“I guess so.”
Sehyuk and his party rode side by side on motorcycles.
Start the engine and go.
The goal is west.
It’s just a short drive down the road that leads outside the house.
Quite a few roads were destroyed, but it was better for motorcycles rather than cars.
Because you can come and go freely through the unbroken slope.
We arrived at our destination in no time.
The deserted engineers were operating in a factory that they had turned into a warehouse.
At the foot of the mountain, a half-collapsed container box is visible.
Squeak.
Sehyuk and his group parked their motorcycle in front of the entrance.
“From now on, we will walk up.”
“So you’re trying to launch a quiet raid?”
“Yeah, but plans can change.”
Instead of entering through the main gate, take a detour around the mountain behind the factory.
When you get to the back of the largest building you can see it.
Sehyuk stopped them both.
“Explosives are planted from here on out. Well, they’re not anything fancy like landmines, just primitive tools like the explosive traps we use.”
Choi Sung-hyun, who was fiddling with his bag, looks back at Se-hyeok.
“So, am I going to move forward by dismantling them one by one?”
“Yes. That’s the most likely option. Even if the explosives go off, the projectile reflection magic will block it to some extent.”
Of course, explosive traps are not something to be ignored.
Because it has enough power to kill monsters with fairly sturdy shells.
If a human were to step on it, it would obviously kill them in one hit at this point.
If it was something that could be ignored, we wouldn’t have even prepared bulletproof vests.
“First, give me the bag.”
Sehyuk received the bag and opened it.
And then, Sehyuk encountered something unexpected inside the bag.
“what?”
A small dragon that pops its face out as soon as you open the zipper.
Sehyuk thought as soon as he saw that face.
‘You came here so quickly?’
A being that can learn all magic, including alchemy.
I had heard the preview, but I didn’t know I would find it this quickly.
And the moment he saw the baby dragon, a brilliant idea popped into Sehyuk’s head.
“The plan to dismantle the ship has been canceled.”
“Then what should I do?”
Instead of answering, Sehyuk looked at the baby.
“Detonate and dismantle the traps in this area.”
A mess.
It’s a problem-solving method that Sehyuk also likes quite a bit.
And Sehyuk really wanted to show these deserted engineers a mess.
Because I know what they’re doing.