Chapter 32

Episode 32 Unknown Words and Inventory

After the battle ended, blood continued to drip from my left ring finger.

To be precise, it was from the tip of that finger.

Below the nail, where the fingerprints are.

This part had been sacrificed to enter here.

The dagger, which looked like a bronze dagger, didn’t seem to be an ordinary one.

Although it was a minor wound, it didn’t heal easily; perhaps it had something special in it.

“Ha… So that’s why there were bandages in the system’s shop…”

I realized the reason for the bandages in the shop.

“… Although I was being dominated… you managed to defeat me… what is your name, my friend?”

The black armor lying on the ground spoke to me.

‘What is this? Is he not dead yet?… Well, if I had killed him, I wouldn’t have leveled up.’

“My name… I am Han Shiwoo.”

“Heh… Quite an unusual name.”

“What? Isn’t it a perfectly ordinary name?”

But soon, it seemed the amusement had disappeared from the black armored one’s voice.

“It was a very good gift for the journey to the underworld… Finally, I may awaken from this long dream.”

“Awakening from a dream? You’re undead. Shouldn’t you rest and sleep?”

“… Listen well, rookie. If we assume there is a dream world and a reality world, my reality has long since ended.”

“What nonsense are you talking about? Just say it plainly.”

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That’s right. To summarize the words of that black armor easily, he had already finished living a long time ago and faced the end of ‘reality.’

Now, he was dead and guarding this place in the form of a skeleton, an undead body, from the world of ‘dreams.’

It’s frankly hard to accept that a person moves after death.

No matter how advanced swords and magic and various scientific technologies become, one can’t move ‘bones.’

When thinking of undead, zombies come to mind much more readily than skeletons.

In any case, this place where I fought just now is perceived as a ‘dream’ by that fellow.

So, if he awakens from this long dream, he will be able to take the ‘rest’ he has been eagerly waiting for.

Thus, he might finally be able to have a true dream.

Because this is a nightmare.

A dream is realized based on my memory and inner psychology.

If there are wounds in that deep consciousness, one dreams a nightmare, and perhaps that black armored fellow has a tragedy of his own.

Whatever it is, it seems highly related to the parasite.

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“… And the other skeletons based on me will also extinguish the moment I face true death.”

“Is that so? Well, it doesn’t matter anymore.”

‘If I kill you and become the gate, that’s the end of it.’

“Also, I am a body that could not possibly exist without the parasite. So… now that I have no time left… will you hear my last words?”

“… Fine, just make sure to remember.”

I sheathed my sword.

The black armor raised his hand.

“To the one who has fulfilled the power… Han Shiwoo…”

Then he struggled to speak like a person who could hardly breathe.

“Finding the fall of the seven races created by the gods and walking the right path is your unavoidable fate of a savior…”

“Damn, what are you talking about?”

I was taken aback.

Is he casting some sort of curse? That thought wouldn’t leave my mind.

“… A savior possessing special powers… savior, rely on your immense power… accept the strength.”

The hand raised by the black armor trembled as he spoke his last words.

“You mentioned you had an incurable disease… Of course, it was me who inflicted it.”

“… Is that so?”

“I’m sorry, but before I faced my end, I ‘accelerated’ the rate at which that incurable disease spread.”

“What the…”

“You don’t have much time left. Seek out one who possesses divine power…”

I rushed towards the black armored fellow and pretended to grab him by the collar as if mounting him.

“Who is that?!”

“O savior, may there be divine salvation in this desolate land.”

– Ding!

[You have defeated the King of the Land Without a King (Lv.??).]

[Your level has significantly increased from 20 to 30 after defeating the King of the Land Without a King.]

[The level of the Blessing of the Drug Addict has leveled up from Lv.2 to Lv.3(max).]

[The level of Basic Swordsmanship has leveled up from Lv.4 to Lv.5.]

[The level of Triple Attack has leveled up from Lv.4 to Lv.5.]

[The level of King’s Insight has leveled up from Lv.2 to Lv.3.]

– Ding!

[The Blessing of the Drug Addict has reached Lv.3(max), and effects are changing.]

[Basic Swordsmanship has reached Lv.5 and has changed to Sharp Swordsmanship.]

[Triple Attack has reached Lv.5 and has changed to Quadruple Attack.]

– Ding!

[You have overcome a difference of 10 levels and defeated a monster.]

[You will receive a corresponding reward.]

[You can choose one reward from three random rewards.]

[Rewards]

1. Skill – Dual Wield

2. Currency – Random G-Coin Pack

3. Tool – Rope

I felt dazed as I looked at the status window appearing in front of my eyes.

To receive so many rewards… Indeed, the one I faced was no ordinary opponent.

Ever since obtaining the system, I hadn’t encountered a proper ‘boss’ monster, which almost cost me my life.

As my skills grew, I felt like I was becoming stronger myself.

‘Now, what should I choose?’

At first, I tried to choose ‘Dual Wield’ without hesitation.

But… My instincts strongly warned me that I would regret not choosing option two.

After all, if I were to regret regardless of what I chose…

In this dilemma, doing what I want might lead to fewer regrets later on.

Furthermore, dual wielding requires two swords and high proficiency.

I actually wanted to focus on one sword to use refined attacks and various methods.

Even that notably strong black armored fellow seemed to have a more monotonous pattern when dual wielding.

Of course, in terms of power, dual wielding was stronger without a doubt.

But the downsides made dual wielding seem like a poor choice for me.

I thought about simply taking the sword of frost, but that too required proficiency.

If my current sword can grow, I believed it was the right path to focus on one sword.

Without further hesitation, I chose option two.

‘Choose option 2 Random G-Coin Pack.’

[You have selected the Random G-Coin Pack.]

– Thud.

With the notification that I had selected the Random G-Coin Pack, a bundle appeared in my hand.

I untied the tightly knotted ribbon blocking the entrance of the bundle.

– Pop!

As soon as I untied the ribbon, the bundle made a ‘pop’ sound and disappeared.

– Ding!

[10 G-Coins came out of the Random G-Coin Pack.]

“Oh, jackpot.”

With about ten coins, I could buy the most expensive things in the shop.

I immediately opened the shop.

‘System.’

– Ding!

‘Shop.’

[Opening the shop.]

[Shop]

『Sword Upgrade』 G-Coin 10

『Soul Attribute Technique Infused in the Sword』 G-Coin 10

『Inventory』 G-Coin 8

『HP Recovery Potion』 G-Coin 3

『Mana Recovery Potion』 G-Coin 3

『Dress for the Queen (Random)』 G-Coin 2

『Lantern』 G-Coin 1

『Bandage』 G-Coin 1

Current G-Coins: 10

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I was about to buy the inventory but paused when I saw the option to upgrade the sword.

‘Purchase Inventory.’

[You have purchased the Inventory.]

[Items purchased once cannot be exchanged for others.]

[The Inventory is now added to the system functions.]

[From now on, items purchased will automatically go into your Inventory.]

This time, I decided to buy the inventory as I originally intended.

The convenience difference between having it and not having it seemed significant.

‘Buy Lantern and Bandage.’

[I have purchased the Lantern.]

[I have purchased the Bandage.]

[Items purchased once cannot be exchanged for others.]

I then used my remaining G-Coins to buy the lantern and bandage.

‘… I just realized, I think Chaewon forgot her clothes?’

Regrettably, I had to wait for my next opportunity.

First, I used the bandage from the Inventory to lightly stop the bleeding from the tip of my left ring finger, which was still oozing blood.

As I wrapped the bandage, I noticed two golden base rubies set in a ring that was stuck on my left ring finger.

I exerted force to try and remove the ring.

One slipped off easily, but the other wouldn’t budge.

‘Has the blood hardened?’

But that possibility was quite low.

There was only one possibility I could deduce.

Once worn, it cannot be removed.

The effects of the items do not overlap, so only one must have been fixed… That’s about all I could deduce.

I began to think of a way to put the remaining ring into the inventory without caring.

I extended my hand as if to put something into a void, and my hand disappeared.

So I simply placed the ring inside and summoned the inventory to check if it had gone in.

‘Inventory.’

– Ding!

[I am summoning the Inventory.]

[Inventory]

Lantern

Ring of Covenant

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It seemed to have gone in well.

Now, the remaining task is to inherit the powers of that black armored fellow.

I was curious about what I could inherit.

With a fluttery heart, I used my skill.

‘Activation of Inheritance of Abilities.’