Regression Sword Apocalypse Reconquest - Chapter 54
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Episode 54
The fairy was trembling from the moment she saw the elder disciple’s crown, as if it was something quite important to her.
The initiative in negotiations has completely passed to Sehyuk.
‘Then let’s try to drive a wedge in now.’
I still haven’t received a definitive answer that they will compensate for the trauma.
So Sehyuk once again brought out perfect logic.
“As you know, we have many promising talents. We have prophets, witty and capable producers. I don’t even need to say anything about myself.”
“That’s true.”
“That means it’s worth investing in.”
The fairy’s transparent sky blue eyes turn towards Sehyuk.
“You do this often, don’t you? Providing free supplies to promising talents and receiving compensation in return in the future. Let’s make it something like that.”
Of course, this is closer to obtaining the goods first and then asking for support.
But there is no error at all in Sehyuk’s logic.
Because Sehyuk has greater talent than anyone else.
No one deserves support more than you.
The fairy bit her lips tightly and pondered whether to admit those words.
“It’s hard to be traumatized. But, but.”
A fairy sighing.
In the end, the fairy held Sehyuk’s hand tightly as if pleading.
“How about this? Give the crown itself to the little dragon you’re carrying, and give us only the records inside. Then, we’ll pay half of it and leave the rest on credit.”
And the fairy began to explain.
Why do you have to keep the records of the crown?
‘I didn’t know that a crown was a symbol of an elder.’
According to the fairy’s explanation, the crown itself is a precious item, but the records contained within it are knowledge that the fairies have accumulated over centuries.
That is why it became a symbol of an elder who had passed down a vision from generation to generation.
The symbolism of being a symbol of the elders.
The knowledge of the Elves, accumulated over thousands of years.
That’s why I said it had to be recalled.
“It would be a completely harmless proposition for you. After all, humans can’t write those records.”
The fairy gives me an anxious look.
“Not only can it be used by fairies, but the moment we touch it, our god will be wrathful.”
Is it because my body is hot because of the crown?
It was not the usual arrogant tone, but rather an extremely affectionate tone.
“I’m asking just in case, but could you share that knowledge with us?”
“Hmm, it’s hard for the others since they don’t have any connections. The Elder Nature’s knowledge is a druid-type skill, so none of your colleagues can use it.”
“Then, if I bring a Druid companion, can you teach me?”
The fairy’s answer follows.
Sehyuk curled the corners of his mouth when he heard that answer.
“It would require the permission of the elders, but probably to some extent.”
Perhaps, there will be an opportunity to gain the vision of the Natural Elder.
“Okay. Then let’s do that.”
Sehyuk paid the money right away.
Handing over the source of the forest and the crown, and paying for the items purchased from the fairy.
‘The money I got in the early days of destruction was of unexpected help.’
Precious metals that were carefully kept to be used as magical catalysts.
Thanks to this, we were able to save a huge amount of food, wood, etc.
‘I left about half of it, so I have enough for my own use.’
It was a good deal.
The fairy who had taken in the source of the forest held the crown tightly and extracted a very pale, almost white, light green magic from within it.
And then you put something in instead.
“What did you put in it?”
“You’ll find out later.”
After saying that, the fairy approached the little dragon who was eating candy in Cha Ye-seong’s arms.
A fairy who readjusts the garland and weaves it around the dragon’s arm.
The fairy’s eyes looking down at the dragon looked somehow lonely.
After the settlement is over, everyone starts looking through the items they received.
“This bow, arrows, and rapier, they look impressive.”
Go Jeong-hwan looks at the new weapons he received and is impressed.
“This is a work of art that our fairies put their heart and soul into, and it’s made using fairy stones. It’s the highest grade even among rare items.”
A proud fairy merchant.
Sehyuk also agreed with those words.
“The elves are the best at using bows and rapiers among the different races, and their quality is also very good. That’s why I insisted on buying those two weapons.”
At those words, the fairy merchant folded his arms.
“Huh. Be thankful.”
His speech is arrogant, but the corners of his mouth are slightly raised.
It seemed that he was secretly happy to have been acknowledged by Sehyuk.
“By the way, special crafting materials for basic magic training methods, books on magic engineering. Are you going to make some powerful equipment?”
“You know a lot. The friend who was telling me the funny story earlier doesn’t know magic yet.”
The skin of a ghost beast.
I’ve also bought books that I won’t be using right away because I want to use them.
The reason I didn’t use Ghost Beast skin when I made the equipment last time is simple.
Because I don’t have the ability to handle it yet.
‘It would be a waste to use it without proper preparation.’
I saved it because I can’t live without it right now.
The only materials we have now are inferior to the Ghost Beast’s hide.
The fact that Choi Sung-hyun’s skills are still lacking also plays a part.
‘If talent is divided into S, A, B, C, D, and F levels, Choi Sung-hyun’s mechanical engineering is at a C+, and his sewing skills are between C- and C.’
The Ghost Beast skin, which is a unique or special grade, requires sewing skills of B level to be used properly.
If anything less than that is touched, the original power cannot be fully drawn out.
‘C+ is the highest level that a pure human can reach before the disaster begins. He is a person with great abilities, but he cannot rest on his laurels.’
B’s barrier is a bit high, but with the support of the fairies, it’s not impossible.
“I think if I do some groundwork on this occasion, I’ll be able to see results quickly.”
The request for magic engineering is also for a similar purpose.
Magic engineering is a higher level technology than mechanical engineering and magic.
Once you understand the principles, your level of mechanical engineering and magic will increase quite a bit at the same time.
It’s not the Fairy Tribe’s specialty, so you won’t be able to get any specific help, but the book should be enough.
As a merchant, he must have books.
The fairy who was listening to that glanced at Choi Sung-hyun.
“I thought he was just a funny guy, but he’s definitely very capable. That’s right. It’s best for people who make things to start with the basics of using magic. That’s the most versatile.”
“I will listen carefully.”
“Haha. Okay. I hope you can make something good. Well then, I guess I’ll be going now.”
The fairy rose from her seat.
Soon, a green dimensional gate appears in the air in front of the fairy.
The fairy, who had been looking at the dimensional gate for a moment, turned around just before leaving and threw something at Sehyuk.
“I found this on the alchemy desk.”
Sehyuk caught the object the fairy threw and examined it.
A coin with a skull design.
‘There’s a coin with a skull drawn on it on the alchemy table. I have a rough idea, but I can’t be sure.’
Did you read that expression?
The fairy gave the answer instead.
“It’s an item that can summon the king of the undead.”
When I think about it that way, it makes sense.
It looks like he left it behind when he made a surprise visit and stole Cha Ye-seong’s alcohol.
And Sehyuk was a little surprised when he saw the fairy’s expression.
This was because the face of the fairy merchant, who had been showing dramatic emotional changes, was frozen stiff.
“I see. I’ve never used it.”
Even after saying that, the fairy’s expression still wasn’t good.
“I don’t believe in monsters. You better not believe in monsters either.”
Since then the fairy has not said anything.
But Sehyuk noticed something amazing.
That the fairy’s lips were moving very slightly.
“Do you have anything you want to say?”
But the fairy chose to keep her mouth shut.
“Now is not the time to talk.”
“It’s so exciting.”
Sehyuk smiles lightly.
But the fairy’s expression remained serious.
“I really hope you live long. If you do, I’ll come back with something better next time.”
And then the expression on the fairy’s face as she spoke was quite complex and difficult to describe.
“Perhaps, about what you are looking for.”
It certainly seems like that fairy is hiding some kind of secret.
“I will visit periodically.”
* * *
After the fairy’s visit.
Sehyuk reorganized what he had acquired.
‘Before a full-blown disaster strikes, we must strengthen our defenses.’
The most notable achievement was installing traps, alarms and surveillance cameras around the house.
This is the result of Choi Sung-hyun’s diligent study of tools he took from the secret storage of deserted engineers.
‘Thanks to this, I can now monitor what’s going on around me in real time from inside my mansion.’
Information is power.
This provides a more effective means of dealing with visits from monsters or humans.
Not only that, they joined forces to clear land near their house and plant the seedlings they brought.
The pond, which had been an unsightly puddle of water, became a little more presentable.
There was an accident where a small dragon tried to swim and splashed around, causing everyone to get wet, but that was acceptable.
‘I don’t know if it will grow well right now or not, but I guess I can get some professional help later.’
Everything is going smoothly.
And now.
Sehyuk was out again, trying to get the necessary elements for the impending disaster.
A narrow, old alleyway with a white ceiling.
Store signs are packed tightly on both sides of the alley.
It’s a livestock market.
‘Now it’s time to become self-sufficient in food.’
There is a limit to how much you can survive with stockpiled supplies.
Because now I won’t be able to go out freely.
There are two things Sehyuk is aiming for in this livestock market.
One is tools for preparing meat.
The other is the spirit of a chef with the ‘Slaughter’ skill.
‘If you have the slaughter skill, you can get meat resources from monsters.’
Since the plant has a connection with the fairy, it can do anything.
Now is the time to get some fresh protein.
‘I want to enjoy the various strengthening effects of cooking and the effects of elixirs.’
Moreover, they are now a body that has to gather people.
At the very least, you need to have food, clothing, and shelter to make people follow you.
‘Food is a higher priority. It has a long shelf life, and you can solve the problem to some extent by collecting damaged clothes from places like used clothing collection boxes and taking them to Choi Sung-hyun.’
Achoo!
“I have a strange feeling. Is someone talking about me?”
Sehyuk heard Choi Sunghyun sneezing next to him, but he ignored it.
I park my bike in front of the market and get off.
As Se-hyeok gets off his bike, Go Jeong-hwan and Choi Seong-hyeon also get off their motorcycles following him.
“Is this the entrance to the livestock market? It looks much more intact than I thought.”
Choi Sung-hyun looks inside the market.
“I see. It’s better than I thought.”
Contrary to expectations that it would be broken and worn out due to the destruction, the market was intact, just like before the destruction.
“Let’s go in and see what the situation is.”
“I hope many of you survive and hold on.”
However, Go Jeong-hwan’s words did not come true.
As they looked around the market entrance, they realized that there was something strange about this place.
“This is so suspiciously empty?”
“I see. No blood, no signs of damage. Nothing at all.”
Old fashioned sign. Old piece of vinyl.
A bit of interest with a rural feel.
It was strangely ordinary and nothing at all.
Even though people are being torn apart and buildings are being destroyed by monsters.
‘If destruction has begun, there should at least be human corpses and traces of destruction. Or at least survivors.’
An empty, normal alley market with no people.
It was strange.
“For now, keep looking around.”
Because there’s nothing we can know right now.
And while Sehyuk was looking around the store, he found a strange object.
Perhaps something to do with the strangely normal, obviously upsetting situation at the livestock market.