Regression Sword Apocalypse Reconquest - Chapter 53
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Episode 53
An object of unusual magical power brought out by a fairy.
It was a crystal ball that radiated a beautiful golden light.
A pale golden glow from the late afternoon sun.
The color of golden waves felt in ripe rice fields.
It was a precious item even at first glance.
‘The flow of magic power is unusual.’
Sehyuk also seemed to be able to vaguely guess the value of that object.
The fairy looked down at the crystal ball with sad eyes, then handed it to Sehyuk with trembling hands.
“Take it.”
Sehyuk held the crystal ball and examined it.
‘It absorbs the magic power of the silver mine and releases it outward in double quantity.’
That is, it has two effects: ‘interference’ and ‘amplification.’
And these effects are of the utmost utility when it comes to magic.
A sophisticated technique that changes the course of the world and creates powerful effects.
That’s the essence of magic.
In other words, it is a way to shake up the opponent’s foundation and solidify my own foundation.
The fairy who was looking at Sehyuk continued to sigh deeply.
“As you can imagine, it may be special as a weapon, but the additional effects are even better.”
Special grade.
When used as a weapon, it is unique by human standards.
In most cases, it is a level that can be used for a lifetime, and it is a much-needed rain in a drought these days when Sehyuk is already short on equipment.
However, it is said that there is an additional effect.
‘Isn’t it like saying that special abilities are more than unique?’
Sehyuk looked at the fairy as if telling her to speak quickly.
And, Sehyuk was quite surprised to hear the fairy’s words.
“Have you ever heard of the Fairy’s Treasure, the ‘Autumn Twilight Sun’? This is it.”
“Wait, that’s it? Is it okay to give something like that?”
The sun at autumn twilight.
Sehyuk also knew about this item.
‘A treasure that symbolizes Cha Ye-seong before his return. There was a famous story about how he used it to protect Suwon.’
Suwon’s ruler, Cha Ye-seong, fought off 500 marauders with 10 men and restored the devastated farmland to feed the people of Suwon.
The object that appears in that anecdote is the sun at dusk in autumn.
Because of its impact, it was a widely known item in terms of its name and effectiveness.
The options, simply put, are:
‘The magic and strengthening effects used by allies are doubled in power. And the enemy’s skills are blocked using magic power.’
Skill amplification.
Magic interference.
Both are powerful options and have endless uses.
Among them, Sehyuk liked the option to double the strengthening effect.
Because it was an option that would be used in the near future.
‘If we do this well, we can accelerate resource production. Just like Cha Ye-seong showed us a miracle.’
Doubled strengthening effect means that the effect of growth acceleration magic is also doubled.
And Sehyuk had a lot of trees brought from the farm.
‘That’s not all. We had to drastically increase our resource production facilities in the future.’
Survival.
Since that event was coming, there had to be a facility that could produce resources.
‘In that situation, doubling the magic amplification?’
Double production.
If only he had this ability, Sehyuk would have been satisfied.
On top of that, they added a fraudulent option called magic interference to the unique grade weapon.
“As you said, if you add additional abilities, it could be an item that could even aim for legend.”
At those words, the fairy folded her arms as if it were natural.
“It’s one of the items that Elder Nature used. It was originally supposed to belong to his disciple, but the owner disappeared, so I ended up having it.”
The face of the fairy who said those words was filled with regret.
Sehyuk wasn’t the type to not notice such feelings, but he decided to just pretend not to notice.
‘I have to give that to Cha Ye-seong.’
Cha Ye-seong, who instantly transformed the burnt-out granary into golden rice paddies.
Cha Ye-seong, who used magic interference and prophecy together to manipulate and manipulate her opponents almost as if she were doing her will.
The impact was so great.
“He is the one who made his disciples comfortable, so he will be satisfied if you take it.”
Fortunately, the fairy seemed to have already made up her mind to give it to him.
“If you have this, you will be able to overcome the disaster more easily. Give it to your prophetic companion.”
“I thought so. Thanks.”
“Huh, me?”
Cha Ye-seong was lying on the sofa, drinking alcohol while stroking a dragon.
She sits up in surprise.
“Yes. It will help you make predictions too.”
The fairy hands the crystal ball to Cha Ye-seong and extends her hand to Se-hyeok.
“Is this enough of a reward for purifying the forest? Quickly give me the source of the forest.”
“No, not yet.”
A fairy staring intently at Sehyuk.
“What’s the problem?”
“I should tell you what I said I would tell you. I have information that could be helpful to me.”
Sehyuk also stared at the fairy without giving up.
“The origin story, the Seoul Survivors’ Association, and important information about those traitorous bastards.”
“Ha, is that what you want first? Okay.”
The fairy rested her chin on her hand.
“Let me tell you first. All beings who have fallen from the source to this place are subject to restrictions. This also applies to our species. So, you should interpret it as you see fit.”
“Don’t worry. Just talk.”
And the fairy said this:
‘One. The purpose of the fairies purifying the forest is to rebuild their hometown.’
“Then, did the other races also lose their homeland because of that source?”
The fairy was just looking at Sehyuk.
Expressionlessly.
“Yeah. I said I couldn’t answer. Keep talking.”
The fairy’s mouth opens.
Sehyuk chewed over the story again.
‘The key to close the gate of the source is divided among various races.’
As soon as he heard those words, Geomje’s intuition kicked in.
‘Are you trying to say that the alliance of different races, including the elves, holds at least one key?’
The goal of rebuilding one’s hometown can only be achieved by losing it in some way.
‘And in this situation, the most likely cause of losing one’s hometown is destruction.’
They too are beings that emerged from the source.
I felt that way.
‘We too lost our hometown to the disaster, so we will cooperate. In return, you too will cooperate in rebuilding our hometown. Something like that.’
What the Fairy Merchant could not say directly might have been a request for an alliance and a request for help.
‘So, one key is related to the alliance of different races. The other is related to the monster worshippers.’
I’ve figured out about half the clues.
Now all that remains to enter the source is one last key and one non-key tool.
You can tell intuitively.
I hope I can get those two someday too.
“And this is the information that the Seoul Survivors’ Association has decided to share.”
The fairy placed a book on the table and pushed it towards Sehyuk.
“Take your time and read it. If you’re not really satisfied with what you see, I’ll compensate you later. You know what? Fairies don’t lie.”
“okay.”
Put the book in.
“So, is it all done now?”
“No. Not yet.”
“What now?”
The fairy’s face is slightly frowning.
Sehyuk smiled brightly and comforted her.
“Calm down. This will be a good story for you too.”
“Tell me something quickly.”
“Support from the fairies. That’s all that’s left, right? So, I want to buy some things.”
Sehyuk smiled brightly.
‘We need to prepare for disaster. We have the support of the foreign traders, so we can fill in what we need.’
Starting October 30th, the survival difficulty will increase.
A disaster that will occur more frequently than ever before, and will be filled with more horrific monsters.
‘In the early stages of the destruction, people who were somehow surviving by defeating monsters began to suffer from hunger and injuries as supplies slowly dried up as soon as it began.’
The biggest feature is that now there are monsters more powerful than mutant monsters wandering around all the time.
And these monsters seek to destroy the remnants of a neglected civilization.
‘It seems like monsters of the same calamity level as the monsters that existed before are constantly appearing.’
Of course, the difficulty is more difficult.
Back then I couldn’t go out at night, but now I have to hold my breath day and night.
This is the beginning of true survival.
Because it pushes people who were adapting to destruction back into survival.
A difficulty level that is truly suitable for disaster.
You must absolutely prepare.
And there is some solution to this rule.
‘We need to increase the power of trustworthy people and gather people together.’
These randomly falling disasters only appear in places where there are no people.
That is, if you deal with the disaster at a point where there are still supplies and place people nearby, the disaster will not occur again.
‘We really need more people.’
And to gather people, you need more supplies and enough power to control those people.
“Support. Yeah. I decided to do it. Let me hear what you have to say.”
Sehyuk looked at the fairy sitting in front of him with a trembling expression.
Cross-species store.
Discounts due to support.
It looks like we can make a big splash.
“Can I buy these items?”
* * * The fairy takes out the items Sehyuk requested one by one.
Four sets of high-grade everyday clothes with increased magic recovery and movement speed.
A rare grade fairy bow and arrow set.
The Fairy’s Rapier.
Fairy gloves.
A book on magic engineering.
Enchantment, books of enchantments.
Basic magical power training method.
Finally, the materials for making special grade costumes.
Sehyuk’s colleagues divided up their belongings according to Sehyuk’s words.
The four sets of everyday clothes are for those who cannot wear the reinforced suit and magic barrier armor.
The fairy’s bow and arrows, and rapier are Goh Jeong-hwan’s.
The gloves belong to Jang Young-soo, who uses martial arts.
The remaining items all belong to Choi Sung-hyun.
The Interspecies Trader event has several drawbacks, but one reward is certain.
The risk is just too great.
‘The fact that you can gain or strengthen your talents is huge.’
Those who took advantage of this event and survived were quicker than others and created a stronger force.
‘There are a lot of people on our side who need to strengthen their talents.’
You can enjoy such events at a cheaper price than others.
That means that growth can be further expanded.
‘Especially Choi Sung-hyun. He has so many useful talents that need to be developed.’
A situation where you have to stay home and protest.
In such situations, production is essential.
And Choi Sung-hyun had the talent to create the necessary items.
machinery.
Including protective gear and weapons.
Choi Sung-hyun is a major player in the plan to prepare for destruction.
‘There are also things I want to create with Choi Sung-hyun’s power.’
The skin of a ghost beast.
With that special item, you can create even more special items.
If only Sunghyun Choi could succeed in learning all the books he has just acquired.
“You don’t need anything else now, do you?”
The fairy merchant was writing something while watching Sehyuk and his group divide up the goods.
The fairy merchant finishes scribbling letters on a piece of paper with a quill and speaks to Sehyuk.
“How are you going to pay?”
“Oh, that’s what I’m talking about.”
Sehyuk smiled brightly at the fairy.
“Can’t I pay on credit? I’ll pay you back later.”
bang!
At those words, the fairy stamped her foot.
“What the hell are you talking about? I can’t do that!”
A lively fairy merchant.
‘I had a feeling this would happen.’
I was guessing.
He is a merchant who has already handed over the elder’s crystal ball.
So I guess we won’t risk further bleeding here.
That’s why we’ve already come up with an alternative.
“Instead, I’ll leave you some collateral.”
bang!
Sehyuk placed the items he had prepared on the table.
The fairy’s eyes widened again when she saw that.
It is an expression of astonishment.
“This, this. You brought this too.”
On the table, a garland of flowers was twinkling.
The crown of the elder disciple that the dragon coveted.
‘It must have been an important item to the fairies, judging by the way the dragon reacted like that.’
And that judgment was correct.
Because the fairy’s gaze was trembling with extreme anxiety.
“Well then, shall we sit down at the negotiating table again?”