Chapter 136. Just Take It (1)

The Korean Player Associations warehouse was empty. The mithril door of the morgue that had been attached until last night was now in a pile on the floor.

Shim Deok-Gu stared at the metal, deep in thought.

Jun-Ho and Skaya said they moved the other Heroes, so

There was no need to keep the mithril door. But the Seoul History Museums morgue was symbolic, so it would remain.

...Should we do it?

As Shim Deok-Gu stared at the mithril, the old, ridiculous dream of his popped into his head. He wanted to create a great statue in front of the Association building. Of course, the statue wouldnt be of him. That would be embarrassing

We should make a statue of Specter.

Because he was the greatest Player that had ever come out of the Korean Player Association.

Hmmm, with this much, we should be able to make it really big. He smiled, satisfied.

Just then, Seo Jun-Ho came rushing in. Oh, it really is here.

...Whats the occasion? Whyre you here? Shim Deok-Gu asked, worried that it was something urgent.

Oh, its nothing big. Seo Jun-Ho pointed at the scattered pile of mithril. Can I have that?

You mean Shim Deok-Gu looked at the metal and paused. They were in lumps, and there were a lot of them.

Well, since theres so much

He nodded slowly.

Yeah, sure.

Thank you so much. Seo Jun-Ho began to hungrily pick up the lumps of mithril like a starved animal. They quickly disappeared inside his inventory.

Surprised, Shim Deok-Gu reached out. Hey, hey What are you going to do with so much mithril?

Huh? Ah, Black Armor was destroyed, so I wanted to make a new set of armor. Kwon Palmo said that it would be nice to have some mithril. Do you need some too? he asked.

... No, why would I?

Thats a relief. Then, Im going back to the Workshop. Thanks, you really saved me. As Seo Jun-Ho smiled brightly and left, Shim Deok-Gus shoulders slumped.

Well I suppose its better to use the mithril on the real Specter, rather than a statue of one.

It would be the more honorable choice for the mithril as well.

Shim Deok-Gu spotted the tiny amount of metal left and snorted. I suppose Ill at least be able to make a figurine.

Of course, he wouldnt be able to place it in front of the Association building.

I should probably clean my desk.

He would display it in his office.

***

Where did you get all of this? Kwon Palmos jaw dropped. It was shocking enough that Seo Jun-Ho had returned in 20 minutes, but he had never imagined that the Player would bring back this much mithril.

Is it not enough?

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N-NoNot at all. On the contrary

The gears started to turn in Kwon Palmos head as he stared at the pile of mithril. His original plans dissolved, and he decided to come up with a whole new plan.

With this much mithril

Originally, he planned to strengthen the joints of the armor if Seo Jun-Ho brought a little bit of mithril. The blacksmith had expected Seo Jun-Ho to bring 1 kilogram at most. But with this amount, Kwon Palmo could make an entire suit of armor out of mithril.

I should mix it, he said, eyes sparkling.

Huh? Mix what? Seo Jun-Ho asked.

Originally, I was planning to remake Black Armor with dragon bones and coat the joints with mithril. But I can do something totally different with this much mithril. Im going to ground the dragon bones into powder and melt down the mithril to make a new material for your armor. He breathed heavily as if he was excited by the mere idea. Whats your current level?

60.

... Huh? Youre level 60? Considering that Seo Jun-Ho had only been a level 20 rookie when he received Black Armor, his growth rate was unthinkable. Kwon Palmo had never met a Player who had leveled up so quickly in his life.

Tsk. Its your fault for applying normal standards to him, Kwon Noya said as he descended the stairs.

Its been a while, Noya.

Youre supposed to greet people when you visit them, you rascal, the old man grumbled.

But youre gonna go back up as soon as you finish your business

Ahem. Kwon Noya shook his head, unable to tell Jun-Ho that hed been waiting this whole time.

As soon as he discovered the mithril, Kwon Noyas eyes brightened with a youthful light. Oooh, mithrilIt has been decades since Ive seen this much of it.

Is it hard to acquire mithril these days? Seo Jun-Ho asked.

Of course it is. Mithril is extremely rare in the first place, but people with money and power have been using it to make their own gears throughout the years. As such, it has only become even more coveted. Kwon Noya sat in a chair and nodded toward Black Armor. Seems like youre gonna get a whole new set of armor, eh?

Yes. Ill be in your grandsons care.

A-hem. Kwon Noya opened the fan he was holding and started to fan his face. It was a habit of his to do that whenever he was made uncomfortably aware of his age, and Kwon Palmo knew this.

Grandpa, would you like to make it together? he carefully asked.

Ha, did I say anything? The customer hasnt even said anything He snorted as if he was offended. But despite what he said, he looked expectantly at Seo Jun-Ho.

This old man is so easy to read. The Frost Queen cackled. She was hiding from the blacksmiths.

But youre just as easy to read

Seo Jun-Ho thought. He always seemed to attract these kinds of people.

Seo Jun-Ho sighed as if it couldnt be helped. Noya, are you busy these days?

Busy? Geez. If I opened commissions, Id be busy for the next ten years, he huffed.

Really? Then I suppose you wont be able to help out, Seo Jun-Ho said.

Im not taking commissions, though.

Then, you arent busy?

Swoosh. Swoosh.

The room became silent save for the sound of the fan.

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This is fun.

Seo Jun-Ho decided to stop teasing the old man. He chuckled. Please help me, Noya.

...Hmph. Usually, Kwon Noya wouldnt give in right away, but this time he stood up as if he had been waiting for this moment. He walked over to the workbench and studied the dragon bones and mithril. Do you have a plan?

I was planning to mix the two materials for now, answered Kwon Palmo.

I see Kwon Noya looked impressed as if he had been thinking the exact thing. But after a few moments, he barked. Hey, whatre you doing standing there like an idiot? If youve made a decision, you should draw up a design and a plan.

Ugh. Ill do that. Kwon Palmo scratched his head and disappeared.

Itll take ten days at most, Kwon Noya said.

Thats longer than before, Seo Jun-Ho commented.

But this one will be incomparable to the first version. Itll still be a Spread armor, of course, but with the mithril, we can have state-of-the-art effects Mithril has natural magic resistance, and we can make it lightweight Kwon Noya rambled on and on, using jargons that only he knew. He gave a satisfied smile. Ill be able to make a decent one, for once.

Wasnt Black Dragon Fang pretty good? Seo Jun-Ho asked.

This one will be even better. Think about how much more will go into it Of course, itll be more. He chuckled. And I saw the articles. Skayas awake now, isnt she?

Yes

So why hasnt she visited me yet? I should scold her the next time we meet, Noya muttered, sounding disappointed.

Please let it go this time. Were going to the 2nd floor, so she has to prepare a lot, Seo Jun-Ho explained.

Tsk, Ill let it go because I got to see you. And Tell her to come here if any of her weapons or armor break.

... Ill do that.

Despite the sharp way that he spoke, Noya obviously cared about her. He scratched his nose awkwardly as he patted Seo Jun-Hos shoulder. And It mustve been hard. You have really done it this time.

... Seo Jun-Ho smiled wordlessly. Those simple words were worth more than any sort of flattery he had received so far. I havent done anything praiseworthy yet. Theres still three of them left.

You can do it. Because youre you.

I can do it. Because Im me.

Knowing that even one person had such unwavering faith in him made Seo Jun-Hos heart swell. And once he freed his remaining comrades, that number would increase by three.

He closed his eyes, imagining that day.

Ill save you no matter what.

One day, he would see it in real life.

***

Before the two Heroes left for the Dimensional Elevator, they met together with Shim Deok-Gu.

When will you come back this time? Shim Deok-Gu asked.

Im not sure. Contact me if the fiends cause trouble, though. Ill come right away, Seo Jun-Ho said. Shim Deok-Gu smiled at that and placed a hand over his heart. He turned toward his other friend, looking at her awkwardly.

Good luck. Be safe, and be healthy, he said to Skaya.

Is that all you have to say? She asked.

Um, well

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Alright. You stay healthy too. She turned away. Lets go.

Um, okay. Seo Jun-Ho quickly waved goodbye and followed her.

Once they arrived at the Dimensional Elevator, he confronted her. Skaya, are you still that mad at Deok-Gu?

Not really...

Then why were you so cold to him?

Your friend keeps pissing me off. Is be safe all he can say? Is he a butler or something? Its funny. Its his first time seeing my pretty face in 26 years, but he apparently has nothing he wants to say despite me being gone for so long. She scowled, uncharacteristically cold.

One might think that she was the Frost Queen.

Um Well, dont take it out on me. You guys should figure it out.

Dont mention that idiot again. That bald idiot.

... Hell be hurt if you call him that, Seo Jun-Ho muttered.

Really? Then Ill make sure to say it to his face next time. She was properly pissed.

They received a basic inspection like last time before they stepped into the Dimensional Elevator.

Seo Jun-Ho looked mischievously over at Skaya. Youve probably never experienced anything like the way it feels to go to a different planet.

...Really? She swallowed in anticipation. She then inspected the Elevator with her signature curiosity befitting that of an Archmage.

Shes probably a lot more excited than I was.

He glanced over and found that the Frost Queen was also watching Skaya with an expectant look. She had decided to hide from the mage.

Now, I expect that she will experience the same overwhelming disappointment that I did. She giggled.

Yup.

Skaya pressed the button with a trembling hand as the two of them snickered.

And then it was over

[The doors to the 2nd floor are now opening.]

Seo Jun-Ho laughed when he saw Skayas frozen face. Hahaha, how was it? Isnt it disappointing? Actually, when Frost and I first went up

Thats amazing

...What?

He hadnt expected this. Skaya started to inspect each corner of the Elevator excitedly.

Even though we have teleported across planets and dimensions, there wasnt a single trace of magic. And there was no motion sickness at all either Just who was it that made this elevator? I need to meet themI'm sure theyll be able to teach me a lot more about magic. Maybe its a god? Oh, or maybe its one of the Administrators you mentioned. Dont you think?

Seo Jun-Ho and the Frost Queen stared at her, shocked. They had experienced the same thing, so how come she was this excited and they hadnt felt anything?

I feel like an idiot, Seo Jun-Ho finally said.

I agree. This is disheartening

Seo Jun-Ho sighed and stepped out of the elevator. He bowed respectfully. I will escort you to Baron Vashtis estate, Skaya-nim.

Huh? Oh yes. Skaya quickly pulled herself together as she noticed all the people staring at her and realized what was going on. She looked thoroughly entertained as she looked down at Seo Jun-Ho. Lead the way, Player Seo Jun-Ho.

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She was definitely enjoying this.