The S-Ranks that I Raised Translation Ch. 109

< Bluebird >

Myeongwoo!

The thought I had as soon as I saw him, was that it was a long time coming. I had told him to sleep and rest properly every time we passed each other, but he had mumbled that he was okay, and now he became like that! 119[1], no, would calling a healer be better?

I put Peace and Chirpie down, and took out my cell phone as I went toward Myeongwoo.

Are you okay? Youre not hurt anywhere by any chance?

First of all, there wasnt the smell of blood. Still, there was a chance he was injured when he collapsed, so I didnt rashly raise him up, and took out a potion. Maybe he hadnt lost consciousness, because Myeongwoo let out a dying noise and turned his head a little.

Mana potion

So it was a lack of mana, huh. That was a relief. When I quickly took out a mana potion and fed it to him, the pale complexion came a little alive.

Should I get some water for you? Or what about being hospitalized and resting for a few days?

I also thought about just forcibly putting him in a hospital. But even if you tied him firmly to a bed, if he went into the Forge, that was it.

Im okay. The mana consumption was more than I had expected I just didnt have enough potions

That freaking Im okay!

I was sick of it to death. I supported the still listless Myeongwoo, who was moving limply, and sat him on the sofa.

Did you eat? When did you last sleep?

I collapsed, so I did sleep a little?

Myeongwoo replied, drinking another mana potion. Then are you proud of yourself for that, that youre smiling?

Its not like youre the kind of blacksmith[2] who has mandatory long hours day in and out[3], so why are you voluntarily working yourself to the bone? Make a schedule and stop working at a set time. And rest on the weekends.

Okay.

For some reason, a reply came obediently unlike usual. When I searched his expression wondering what kind of change of heart this was, he grinned again. It was a face that gave me dj vu. So.

Did you finish what you were making?

Yeah.

Myeongwoo, who had become perfectly fine at some point, maybe because his recovery had also become better as his rank went up, stood up from his seat. Then he took an item out from his inventory.

The thing that was revealed was a beautiful sword. There was a soft blue tint in the transparent blade that seemed like it was made of glass. It looked closer to decoration than something for actual combat use, but as an item, the strength it held would definitely not be weak.

You made a weapon?

Ah, because the basic state for a dragon heart is a sword.

What?

And the design is this ones preference.

I didnt know what he was talking about. Just then, a small bird appeared with a pyorong sound. It was a round blue-feathered bird that was small enough to be covered by one hand.

-Cheep

This ones preference.

-Cheeeep

I understood even less what he was talking about. I reflexively took the sword that Myeongwoo held out.

[Yoo Eunhye[4] L-Rank

A sword born from a dragon lord as well as great master craftsman Shalos magic stone.

Contractor Han Yoojin]

Um umm

The name, why was it like that? L-Rank excuse me? Dragon lord? Great master craftsman? If it was Shalos, then that beads material? Magic stone dragon heart And what was this contractor, why me, I dont even remember doing that, why a contract?

That transparent magic stone you showed me that time, wasnt SS-Rank, huh.

It came to mind when I saw the transparent body of the sword[5]. The dragon human types SS-Rank magic stone was an opaque white.

Yeah. It was an L-Rank magic stone. Specially, it was a magic stone with a particular name of Shalos Dragon Heart. The rank was higher than a normal L-Rank magic stone?

Wow was that so. Was that so. Wow, I learned something new.

That leaping over ranks just like that, I mean suddenly what L-Rank

Its a material with a rank thats impossible for me to handle with my current abilities, but Ismual is an elemental that Shalos-ssi made. Thanks to that, I suffered a lot, but I could finish it! For other materials, I cant handle even SS-Rank well yet. Still, this time the proficiency went up a lot, so soon, Ill be able to make low grade SS-Rank items.

Shalos-ssi made him an elemental and gave an L-Rank magic stone, too. The Forge also seemed to be that persons, so he really was a giving tree[6].

Itll be convenient to transform it into something like a bracelet or ring normally. At any rate, it doesnt have any performance as a weapon other than that it will never break.

Even though it was an L-Rank? I should try changing it into a bracelet for now. As soon as I thought that, it transformed but the two transparent chains with tons of blue gems dangling from it was disgustingly fancy.

This is a little

Its preference is like that.

-Cheep

The blue bird landed on the back of my hand and tilted its head. It was made from a dragon heart, but why was it a bird? Was Shalos-ssi a blue dragon?

Um Eunhye?

-Cheeep

Cant it be a little bit more simple?

When the blue bird cheeped, just the chains were left and the dandling gems disappeared. No, one was left. It cheeped as if saying that it definitely couldnt get rid of that one at least. A ring was a little, you know, and when I changed it to a necklace, a gem necklace that sparkled super blindingly appeared. Was it a crow instead of a bluebird? Or was it Shalos-ssis preference when he was alive? It was well known that dragons liked gems, but was it true for dragons of different worlds?

Anyways, a bracelet was better, then.

Its name really seems like a persons.

I didnt name it.

Myeongwoo explained himself, saying that it was decided on its own.

Currently, it only has one skill. Its a damage nullification skill like those previous Shalos Beads. But its not 1-time-use, and rank adjustment is possible. When its full of mana, lets say when its fully charged, it nullifies all of about L-Rank damage for a duration time of 1 hour, more or less, and theoretically no rank limitation like before for about 10 minutes? To charge up the consumed mana, you have to feed it magic stones.

The Shalos Bead wouldve been something like a dragon heart fragment, so I had guessed that the skill effect would be similar. But to think that it nullified L-Rank damage for 1 hour, and could be replenished with magic stones. That was a scam.

But it takes quite a while to absorb magic stones, and it has to eat S-Ranks at minimum, so itll be better to only use it when its necessary.

For S-Rank magic stones, they arent hard to find, and how long does it take to absorb?

If you say its completely empty, about a week?

Thats not that long! Wow, if an S-Rank Hunter uses this-.

The skill doesnt get applied unless its the contractor.

I had thought it might be so, and it really felt like I was splashed with cold water. I mean, why? At my upset eyes, Myeongwoo explained, scratching the back of his head.

If there wasnt that kind of restriction, I wouldnt have been able to fit it as an L-Rank Its not 1-time-use, and its much higher than a simple shielding. Since it only nullifies damage over a certain amount, and movement is unrestricted. And the maximum amount is unlimited to rank.

That was so. But no, if it was limited to the contractor anyways, then it would be better for it to be applied to me. Since I also had poison and curse resistance and the doubling skill, too.

It was a really good item. Now that the duration time had also increased, I should notify the Seseong Guild Leader that my worth had gone up from before.

Its a growth type, so other skills or effects can appear from now on, but

Myeongwoo suddenly had a grave face. I followed suit and my expression became heavy. Was there something like a side effect?

Stat integer increase was impossible.

Huh?

Even if something is an S-Rank item, stat increase is a sub because it has a separate skill, or if its just barely an S-Rank, an integer increase effect is added on. Integer increase is a little on the cheap side, should I say? Even if theyre the same rank items, if one is an integer increase, then its low quality, something like that. Its okay to see it as there arent any items at all that are integer increase starting from SS-Rank.

Is that so.

No wonder it was hard to find S-Rank integer increase items. There werent a lot of people who used it, so I was wondering why I couldnt see them. I was a little sad.

Still, how great is this already? I mean, a damage nullification skill is much more impressive! I just asked for it just in case, but to think that you would make something this perfect. On top of that, the material, the time

When the surprise over the unexpected item settled down, the feeling of being moved was pushed forward. At the same time, the bracelet in my hand felt so heavy. It was excessive, really.

You couldve just used it. In the first place, it was something that was left to you, too. This much for me-.

Besides that, theres other things you can say.

Myeongwoo firmly cut off my words. I flinched and stared at that guy. It was a face that was proud to the point that light could come out. It was an expression and eyes that were plenty satisfied.

When I saw that, I remembered what I had to say.

Thanks. Really.

Dont mention it.

For real, thank you.

No problem.

Myeongwoo, youre the best. Youre impressive.

I also think Im a bit impressive. Ah, it really was difficult.

Now, rest while you work. Please.

Myeongwoo smiled as he nodded his head. It was a bright and light attitude that seemed like he had taken off a heavy weight.

Still, dont go around alone. You know because youve used it before, right? Even if you use a damage nullification skill, theres no problem with everyday-life-level of contact. Though in the first place, you wanted a defense ability where contact was possible, so its an obvious result.

Yeah, I know.

Since I could be handled however, I would be in a state where I was easy to just grab and run off with. But there was no cause for me to go around alone, and above all, I liked that there would be nothing that would be dangerous even if I carelessly went into a dungeon . Now, Yoohyun should worry less, too.

Eunhye, take care of me from now on.

-Cheep

The blue bird that had landed on my wrist replied. Just then, I noticed Chirpie, who was sitting blankly at my feet. It seemed like it had received some shock. What was it? Did it realize that the magic stone it had aimed for had turned into an item?

Chirpie?

-Chirp

Was it looking at the bracelet no, the bird? Just then, Eunhye flapped down in front of Chirpie. Chirpie, who had jumped up, shouted strangely combatively.

-Chirp!

-Cheep cheep cheep

-Chirp chirp!

And then, Chirpie started to flap its small wings. Persistently, to the point of being pitiful. The blue bird looked at Chirpie being like that, and flew back up to my wrist. Then it disappeared as if seeping into the bracelets gem. Was that why it left one gem?

-Chirp cheep

Oh, Chirpie! Whyre you crying!

From the small and black eyes, water droplets that were bigger than the eyes themselves fell sadly. Even when I quickly held it and soothed it, it kept on chirping and crying.

Whats the matter, why?

-Chirp, chirp

It chirped, and flapped its wings again. Was it crying because it couldnt fly? It didnt pay attention to Blue or Comet flying, but was it because it saw a bird like it? But Chirpies wings were too small compared to its body. It was mostly fluff, and it didnt even have proper wing feathers.

Hey, Myeongwoo.

Yeah?

If you happen to have time, could you make just one flight item for Chirpie? It can just be something like slowly floating around.

Alright. If its that much, then Ill make it quickly.

Him readily replying was really reliable and made me thankful. How do I live without you, really.

Now you should set up an item workshop properly.

After soothing Chirpie, I ate dinner with Myeongwoo for the first time in a while. The side dishes made ahead of time were delicious of course, but the ones cooked directly were to the point of provoking admiration. I automatically thought of Yoohyun and Yerim, but Myeongwoo didnt particularly like either of them, so I suppressed it. Yerim did carefully take some side dishes, but I would be sorry to Myeongwoo if I involved Yoohyun, too. That Yoohyun, you should treat Myeongwoo gentler. Though it was bad starting from the first impression.

I felt it while I was making Eunhye, but this thing called the system seems like its dragging people down.

You felt that?

You know using skills inside the Forge is different from outside. Status windows dont pop up either. And Yoojin, you seem like you already knew it.

Ah, I also had matters where I got free from the system.

Above all, a lot of it was thanks to the memories of the lizard owner guy.

Especially skill explanation windows, you cant believe them just the way they are. How should I say it, if its an ability that can set fire, it just has it can burn something. Even though you can cook food, or avoid cold, or brighten darkness, etc. And there are explanations that arent exact.

Not only that, the things called skills are my abilities in the first place.

Myeongwoo nodded his head and spoke.

If you use them with skill windows, it does work, but since the windows dont pop up, the feeling is completely different. Above all, an L-Rank item is something I definitely cant make within the system. But after combining strengths with Ismual and understanding the trick to handling mana, it was possible. Should I say that I broke free of the decided skills?

To think that he had already realized that. That Myeongwoo really was impressive. I also somehow used Diarmas abilities, but it wouldve been impossible if I didnt have the memories and that guys magic stone.

So Im thinking of trying to train people who dont have item production skills, but have the talent.

Training them?

Yeah. Instead of making items by myself, wouldnt it be better to form a team? First, I was going to give an offer to Haeyeons Lee Minsuk ahjussi. He only has repair skills, but thats also an ability for handling items. And he has much more real life experience than me.

Teaching the skill. In worlds without the system, that was standard procedure. The method of taking in disciples with talent, and teaching them special abilities, making them familiar with it.

It might be possible if its inside your Forge. Ill also find people with related aptitudes for it and send them to you.

Its not certain, so if I succeed.

Ah, and while youre out, lets go raise our levels.

How many days was it since I used the My Brat skill? A long time had passed. At my words, Myeongwoo nodded his head, saying he was free now.

While we were going, should I bring Yoohyun? They could also become a little friendlier. I didnt know if he had named the elemental.