Awakening After Divorce

Chapter 40: Court of Darkness

– Achievement achieved!

– [Creation of Level 8 Artifact (History)]

– [Extreme Zaringobi (Rare)]

– [Extract Concept (Rare)]

– [Breaking the limits of leather armor (rare)]

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– You got a total of 2,300 SP!

Jihoo looked at the finished coat in front of him. The appearance is no different from the black coat from before. However, if you shed magic lightly, you will see a blue film.

This is because the entire high-grade mana stone was stably injected into the entire court, and options were given that mixed magic circuits such as amplification, transformation, shock absorption, and release.

『Dark Shadow Coat [Water/Dark] [History] [Lv. 08]』

: Skillful artisan’s black crocodile coat. Due to the action of an unknown force, a large amount of good quality mana flowed in. The magic power has broken through the limits of general leather armor by granting ‘special’ options as if it had a unique circuit.

The unknown power of ‘Shadow in the Dark’, completed by the handing down of a skillful storyteller, was added to achieve a rise in [Gyeong].

* [Shadow Buried in Darkness]

– Creates a circular omnidirectional shield.

: Conversion of some mana of the impact amount below level 7

: Level 8 impact magic power consumption defense

: Consumption of impact coat of level 9 or less

: Normal – Sleep mode conversion

: Defense – Creates a circular shield after detecting a crisis

– Retained mana: 8,900/8,900

* [Intermediate self-repair]

I checked the appraisal.

Gorgeous.

No, it was only focused on defense, and even the magic needed for [loading low-grade items] and [maintaining intermediate temperature] was focused on defense.

[Intermediate self-repair] had to be included. [Shock Absorption] and [Discharge] are monsters that consume durability.

“… … Fortunately, it looks no different from a regular black crocodile coat on the outside.”

level is 8

It is one level higher than the level 7 that will reach history, but it is the first ‘artifact’ created from scratch rather than reinforcing the existing high-level artifact.

Originally, it should have stayed at level 7 even if a higher-grade mana stone was inserted, but by adding [History Setting] to the options combined with [Option Extraction] and [Fusion], the completed [Shadow Buried in Darkness] reached level 8. It became.

What’s so great about this?

As you can see from the standard of impact, it means that ‘normal’ level 8 armor can block the impact of level 7 monsters without difficulty.

However, Jihoo’s armor is specialized for defense, so the defense level is higher.

What does that mean?

‘Defense without difficulty up to level 8.’

[Indomitable Tower] The predator on the 6th floor is level 8. It is not a general option, but an option with a proper noun, so it can be defended up to level 9.

Of course, blocking the impact of level 9 is all it takes, and even level 8 is all it takes to defend for a few minutes… … .

“That is enough.”

In addition, it is not a general defense, but the creation of a circular omnidirectional shield. That means that it includes physical and magical attacks, and even attacks that Jihoo’s senses and physical abilities cannot respond to can be defended.

‘Duration time is a problem, but if I carry a few medium-grade mana stones for recharging, there won’t be much shortage.’

“Anyway, something great has been created… … .”

Jihoo tried on the coat.

Certainly no change. Due to his [super sense], the coat was able to detect the faint wavelength as if recognizing the body, but that was the end.

It’s not bad.

It was wiser for Jihoo to focus on defense rather than other stats or active skills.

‘I’ll have to do an experiment.’

Jihoo called.

“Heeyeon-ah, uh. Did you recover?”

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Based on Mt. Chueup, Gaegun-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, if [Indomitable Tower] and [Street of Craftsmen] exist, there is Mt. Chilbo, just a few kilometers away from them.

“You mean a labyrinth is manifesting in this area?”

Anya Taylor asked, rubbing her tired face.

“That’s right. Entire mountains and two villages were wiped out. dead, corpse… … People turned into zombies are constantly spinning around the mountain.”

Next to her was a middle-aged man with the business card of the Superman Task Force 363 Mobile Battalion Commander. Although he was 2m tall and had a body like a stone, his characteristic was [buff/heal].

[Mad Dog Lee Cheol-hyun], who buffs himself and heals himself and stirs the battlefield, is a superman who reached the S rank in such a ridiculous way.

“Did you figure out the location of the artifact that manifested the labyrinth?”

“That’s the problem. When you start entering the mountain, your skin starts to die black, blinding and zombifying. All kinds of magic defenses are useless.”

“This is why the labyrinth is scary. It’s because it’s the same as a [characteristic]. Normal magic won’t be able to stop it.”

Anya Taylor struggled.

Labyrinths and artifacts are [Red] grade strategic resources that can destroy a city depending on how you use them.

That’s why he came to the [Korea Appraisal Association] and suffered until now, and that’s why he decided to help with the labyrinth in consultation with the Korean government and receive a share of the artifact.

So I am here.

‘If it was a labyrinth of this scale, I wouldn’t be able to afford this kind of equipment.’

She looked at the container’s worth of artifacts to one side. It was a high-level artifact that could cost billions of won each, but I couldn’t guarantee that it would be effective just by wrapping it up.

“What’s even scarier is… … .”

From nob le mt l. co m

Mad Dog Lee Chul-hyun spoke out as if he was embarrassed.

“I don’t know if they are dead or alive. It looks like it’s dead, but it has vital signs. If you can recover, you shouldn’t kill anyone.”

His words were firm.

Civilians must not be sacrificed. That’s the reason they exist, and it’s a belief that never breaks down, constantly crossing the line.

“All right. It is impossible to enter anyway. what.”

“… … Heh heh, that’s right.”

From nob le mt l. co m

Monsters need to be subdued.

You can withstand physical attacks.

From nob le mt l. co m

Magic phenomena can be analyzed and dismantled.

But the labyrinth is not like that. What a mystery and a curse. It is a product of someone’s anger and despair, and it is an unknown phenomenon itself, like the tower’s system.

“Are there any abnormalities yet?”

“This itself is an abnormal symptom… … In fact, wouldn’t it be strange if it exploded at any time?”

From nob le mt l. co m

Mad Dog Lee Cheol-hyun pointed at the sky above the mountain. There, an ominous purple aura rises into the sky.

It is an unusual phenomenon no matter who sees it.

then then

ugh-

The purple airflow rising into the sky began to spread in a circle.

“Anomalous signs, it’s started.”

Lee Cheol-hyeon gestured to the crew and gave an order. Set aside the defense line and strictly forbid killing contagious objects. However, it permits killing if it threatens itself or civilians.

That was when

wooo

A strange cry spread through the mountains.

A purple aura swirled around, and a heavy vibration was felt. A faint murderous intent was reflected on it.

“Looks like something is about to start. Dodge back for now.”

“… … .”

“There is nothing we can do on this street right now. We will suppress it as much as possible and contact you if an item presumed to be an artifact is found.”

After those words, Mad Dog Lee Cheol-hyun began to inflate his body. It was to prepare for battle using the buff.

Anya Taylor, lost in thought for a moment, asked.

“… … How long does it take from here to Artisan Street?”

Anya Taylor asked.

There was only one person that immediately came to mind.

“yes? Oh, it’s 20 minutes by car. If you step on it, it will be 15 minutes.”

“Can’t it be sooner?”

“… … Is there any way?”

cooong- cooong-

The vibrations from the mountain began to grow louder and louder. This isn’t just a relic about zombification.

something more than that.

It is the ‘attack’ of a giant monster accompanied by ‘contagion’.

“Maybe.”

“Even 1% is fine. If something could be an alternative… … . I’ll attach one crew member. The road condition is also bad, but it’s time to go round and round. If you run halfway up the mountain… … It should be three minutes.”

“please.”

Artifacts and labyrinths.

The resulting situation is impossible to prevent if you don’t know how, but it’s easier than anything else if you know the identity.

If so, it might be possible.

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Jihoo called Lee Heeyeon.

Her power level is 5. With the [Unbreakable Guardian’s Belief] and two daggers that Jihoo gave her, it can pierce level 7 defense.

“… … Hmmm, so you want to see through this?”

“Yes, the defense coat I made this time.”

“It’s black crocodile skin. it’s luxury If so, isn’t it mid-lower defense? Even if the circuit was painted over there, it would be about level 5.”

“yes?”

“Aren’t you ignoring me too much?”

Jihoo laughed.

Then, Lee Hee-yeon opened her eyes and pulled out a dagger.

“Are you really okay?”

“what.”

“If your skin is pierced, your stomach will be pierced too?”

“… … .”

“Just kidding~ I can control that much.”

“It wouldn’t break through, but it was creepy.”

Lee Hee-yeon approached without raising her magic. Then, he stabbed Jihoo in the side.

bank-

Her blade touched the coat.

A pale light spread around it, stiffening the surroundings. Without [stiffness], bones can be broken even if the skin is not pierced.

“Oh, what is it? Isn’t it normal leather armor?”

“Because I can’t wear iron.”

“That’s right.”

“Come and see.”

“okay? Are you really going?”

she made a spell

A light haze began to rise around the body, and the dagger became red hot. It is a powerful magic power condensation phenomenon.

“Am I really going?”

“Drew, Drew-”

Jihoo snapped his index finger.

It was the confidence that comes from a level 8 court, and I wondered how it switches to defense mode when a certain level of impact is applied.

suck!

She stopped breathing.

In an instant, a whirlwind raged at the tip of the dagger. A natural phenomenon in which atmospheric magic is sucked into high-condensed magic.

‘Are you really planning to kill me?’

It was to the extent that Jihoo was so mistaken.

Even a special skill that only reacted when it was really dangerous was used.

– [Time for setting] is activated!

However, as soon as Jihoo said ‘no’, the skill was canceled.

That’s not all.

In that moment, the gaze of [Black Child], who was guarding the general store, turned to this place. It responded despite deliberately testing it from a distance of 200m.

But, perhaps because of Jihoo’s consciousness, he didn’t come running.

hook-

The distance from her to Jihoo was about 40cm. The dagger that pierced that short distance exploded the atmosphere.

phut!

But the dagger couldn’t even reach the coat.

Dooung-

A circular shield of blue light formed from his coat, pushing her dagger and her as well. Her body floated.

“… … !”

It was a moment.

Ji-hoo, who has [Super Senses], her embarrassed expression. And I was able to read even the swearing mouth.

write-

Falling to the floor, she lowered her stance without falling, but was forced back and raised dust.

Jihoo confirmed the court information.

– Possessed mana: 8,600/8,900

A total of 300 mana was consumed. Blocking a level 5 attack once consumed about 3% of magic power.

Jihoo used [Segmentation].

OK.

– Use [Segmentation].

– Translate [System Language] to [Advanced Language].

– A [Level 3] attack has been detected.

– Judging by the impact amount of [Level 4] due to the area where the impact is concentrated, the amplification of magical power, and the transmission of perfect power.

– Activate [Defense Mode]!

– Consumes 300MP!

-Maintain mana per second 10MP!

– Defend against impact!

– Consumes 350MP!

– Converts shock into mana.

– Recovers 50MP.

– Converts magic attacks into magic.

– Recovers 120MP.

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It was another use of [Segmentation].