One month time limit.
If it's long, ... and if it's short, it's short.
It was short for me.
'It's not easy.
A magnifying glass of insight and discernment.
It is a chisel of weakness that adds supporting fire to it.
Factors that lower the difficulty of a task from very hard to very easy.
But the Dimension Stone was more difficult than I thought.
'What the hell is this guy doing?'
Even with my insight, dimensional mana is not easily defined.
It's so confusingly mixed up.
The type is unknown and the number is also difficult to determine.
But are humans animals that can adapt?
The answer was simple. It just took a long time.
I sorted the dimensional mana one by one as I sorted the attribute powers and stabilized the flow.
The process of optimizing the stone to match the perfect blend required by the Philosopher's Stone extract.
It took a long time because I had to do them one by one.
'Phew. Finally finished.'
I was able to make it just in time.
The day before the expedition entered the gate.
I successfully completed the Dimension Stone reinforcement.
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[Dimensional Stone]
Grade: B+++
Description: A part that broke away from the dimensional rock. The dimensional gravity that strongly attracts ea ch other is always manifesting.
Effect: 1. When infused with mana, you can move up to 30 people to one of the activated dimensional rocks.
2. Consumes some to restore everything imbued with dimensional mana.
3. Mana stat +4
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It is the result of knowing how to amplify the properties of restoration. There, the stat imprint that grew to level 4 was strengthened once more.
'It's perfect.'
You are ready to clear the unprecedented quest to restore the Dimension Stone and stop the Gate Breaker.
"Then I ask you to take care of me today."
"Oh, the house is clean and I guess there's not much to do."
"Haha, just do what I ask and that will be enough."
Cleaning and laundry. And preparing Heejin's meals.
"Flipping the egg at the end? What is this?"
The helper is curious.
So I showed it.
"There's an incubator here, right? You can just turn over an egg inside when you have time."
"Aha. I see you're trying to raise chicks."
"Yes, yes. I think it would be good for the child's emotions."
(Growth rate: 33% = I'm furious and say I'm not a chick.)
You keep quiet.
"Wow, you're such a good older brother. I think your little sister will be happy every day."
I'm finally happy now.
That says it all.
It's urgent. It's urgent.
I left the house and grabbed the outside bathroom door.
Register as an enchanter's workshop and open the door.
It was time to go to the X-class gate.
'I should reply before I go.'
Here's some X-class gate information that I sent late because I was concentrating on work. Fortunately, Logia had read it and responded.
- Master, we will soon enter the gate. We may die. However, the information you sent gave us great courage and hope. We will definitely achieve our goal and return.
If I had sent this, it would have already gone in.
Closed the community and used gate wandering.
Missouri's X-class gate.
This is the second way.
I wonder if Barumshi did what I asked.
You'll know when you go.'
It is a plain that we have arrived at after a familiar feeling.
Still a desolate space.
I checked the condition of my blue-tinted body and nodded.
'The ether state was applied properly.'
Looking at the floor, there are countless footprints.
It was clear that these were the expedition team's footprints.
But is this the correct stride length?
'What... Did 10 people fly away?'
If one foot is stamped, there is another foot stamped far away.
A phenomenon that I simply cannot understand with my common sense.
As expected, this is the 100th level.
They all have superhuman physical abilities.
I'm jealous. When will I ever be able to get stats like that?
"Ugh. What else can I do but run?"
If you want to catch up, you have to run diligently even now.
I don't know if Barumshi will clear out all the monsters around him, but if not, the expedition will be in danger.
'When I looked, I saw that monsters were particularly preying on my body.'
By the way, I'm tired.
Are there any items that can help with movement?
Next time I should buy one and enchant it.
'Because I might have to stop by the gate more often in the future.'
Because anything worn before using an ability will be moved while still worn.
I have to get one right.
Otherwise my body won't be able to handle it.
"Oh, I see."
How long did you run like that?
I stuck my tongue out and looked at the people in the distance.
But something is strange.
Those guys. They're being chased, right?
"Ugh! Master! Save me, save me!"
A desperate cry was heard as soon as the situation was grasped.
It looks small to my eyes.
A woman in red, wounded and in tears.
It was Logia.
This is my first time seeing it in person.
'Uh huh.'
The crisis wasn't just theirs.
The shadow walker that was rushing towards the expedition team changed direction.
He just runs towards me.
What are those things between them?
'Black Armor Knight?'
He's coming this way with an ominous aura.
After thinking about it carefully, it wasn't a crisis.
It's a crisis for those guys.
Rather, it turned out well.
Because it provides an escape route for the expedition team.
"Come and see."
I walked calmly.
This is not the manly Kim Jin-seo from outside.
I am now in ether form.
It was the new Kim Jin-seo, a manly alpha male.
Kwahoooong! Kwakwakwang!
Shadow Walker and the Knights swear at me.
You didn't even know you were going to die without knowing it.
A familiar roar. A tingling sensation on the skin.
The intense red light poured out by the Guardians.
"hmm."
My eyes hurt so I closed them for a moment.
In those few seconds, the situation was over.
Shadow Walkers and Black Knights disappeared, leaving behind only traces.
It's neat.
'It is indeed the spear of the Flame Dragon.'
As he was satisfied, something sparkled on the dead Shadow Walker's corpse.
I approached out of curiosity and saw something like obsidian lying there.
"Oh, is this a good find?"
Yoo Seong-jun also said that he caught an X-class monster that appeared in Seoul and obtained an item.
Is this something that Shadow Walker spat out, despite the odds?
Confirmation will come later.
I looked up at the sky, holding a jewel the size of a duck egg in subspace.
Kugugug.
"What is that?"
A giant castle is falling from the sky.
And it was split in half.
I could guess who had done this.
Barumshi. You were following my orders.
But the last names are closer than I thought?
Kukwaaaaang!
In an instant, the surrounding area was filled with dust.
***
The dust showed no sign of going away.
Well, that's to be expected, since a structure the size of a skyscraper fell from several kilometers above.
But it is a world where magical powers exist.
As I walked, the dust cleared away.
I guess it's wind attribute magic.
Whioooo!
I approached, brushing away the flying dust.
Ten pairs of eyes turn this way.
Everyone is tired and hurt.
He looked at me as he treated my wounds.
"That person is the master...?"
"Are you human? No, how can you look like that?"
"It's sacred... Ah, Mamen...."
One of them even looked at me, made the sign of the cross, and prayed.
No, now that I look at it, it was Shasha.
Actually, this is my first time seeing you, but maybe because we exchanged messages.
It felt somehow familiar.
"Are you really the Master?"
The only one who seems to be okay is Yoo Seong-jun.
A cautious question, handed over while holding a sword in his hand.
Hmm, let me play a joke.
Should I tell you that I came here to kill you guys?
'Okay, that's enough.'
....
Don't get too drunk on your invincibility.
Because the identity will be revealed anyway.
Even a useless prank can become a black history stack.
And the interest of so many people.
Actually, I feel burdened when I receive it.
On top of that, I was embarrassed.
I checked that it doesn't pop up in the ether state.
As for clothes... it looks like you're not wearing any.
To a third party, it would look like a naked man walking around after completing his blue self-censorship.
I barely managed to pull my hand back from my groin without realizing it.
"It's the master. It's nice to see you like this."
"Wow, wow! Master! I'm the one who's happy to see you!"
"Thank you. You saved my life."
The vocal exercises you've been doing on a regular basis will shine.
I shrugged at their vehement reaction.
Ah, the dream I vaguely imagined back in my school days of singing at a talent show and becoming popular. This is how it is achieved indirectly.
"What on earth does that look like... Master. Are you perhaps someone who has transcended human limitation s?"
I guess I was seriously mistaken about the etheric state.
Those eyes are almost like looking at a god.
I shook my head at Yoo Seong-jun's question.
"I just walk around like this at the gate. It's comfortable."
"Ah, I see."
It's a face that looks like it has a lot of questions.
But Yoo Seong-jun backed down.
He just bowed his head and showed me the light sword.
"Thank you. It was thanks to you that I was able to come this far that you sold me such a great weapon."
The second sword that I acknowledge.
It's nice that he's so bubbly in real life too.
More than that....
"Is it Shasha? It's so close."
A beauty whose everything is white, in contrast to Logia.
Pinroy Shasha looked up at me, her eyes sparkling.
"Oh! You remembered me!"
"Because you helped me. I guess you're using the cane well."
Strangely, words come out smoothly.
The tension has long since been relieved.
Is it because there is no need to worry about being caught in this situation?
My confidence is soaring.
"Again, again?"
Again.
Is this what you want me to praise you for?
"You've also risen a lot in the rankings. I hope you continue to work hard in the future to become a strong player worthy of my work."
"Yes, yes! Hehe, hehe! Master's compliments.... I should brag about it on the Meister fan site...."
What did he mutter at the end?
I've since had a brief chat with the other 100 strong.
"Oh, thank you. You heard my cry, didn't you?"
Logia covered her face with a cone-shaped hat.
The neck visible under the face is red.
It seems like you're dealing with fire attribute magic.
Did your skin get hot from my magic?
"So you were the one who cried out for help."
"Yes... It was so urgent that I came out on my own."
"You held on well. Your magic saved everyone."
I don't know what the actual fuss was about though.
First of all, it's the good master mode.
I have to do it even if I have to make up stories.
"Then me too...!"
Logia raised her head.
A flushed face. A determined expression.
"If I change honestly from now on, will I be able to do well?"
Wasn't it already true?
If you're good at it, it's enough to just be in the top 100.
'That's why they are talented people.'
Greed has no limits.
Is it possible to make it into the top 100 thanks to that kind of desire for improvement?
I don't know because I'm not Logia.
'But if you ask whether you can do it well or not... ... .'
I nodded.
"You can do it. So just do it like you did today."
"ah...!"
I don't know what you did, but keep doing it.
Oh, don't just look for me like I told you to do it today.
Logia is so touched.
I don't know what the topic of conversation was, but she seemed to have gained a lot of courage from my word
Anyway, it worked out well.
"Everyone is gathered here!"
It's the first time I'm hearing that voice.
That's why I had a gut feeling. Barumshi did a great job of being an escort.
"Orion?"
"Orion!"
A westerner approaches with Barumshi.
A man with brown hair slicked back.
He had a thick beard, so anyone who saw him would think he was the neighborhood uncle.
Something like that... 1st place in the top 100?
"for a moment!"
Have you seen Barumsh with him?
At Yoo Seong-jun's shout, everyone, including you, spread out their arms.
It's embarrassing to stand alone.
'When did you back off that far?'
Even if I had reacted from the beginning, I wouldn't have been able to back down like that.
So I changed the route.
"Barumshi."
"Master Lord. It's nice to see you again."
"Meister? This Flashman is the benefactor who sent you?"
Orion asks Barumsh.
Wait a minute. Are you making sense?
"How can we have a conversation?"
"It's an ancient gate!"
When did you come?
This is Shasha's explanation standing next to me.
I was finally able to figure out what language Barumsh was using.
"Oh, it's Shasha. How have you been?"
"Of course. Orion is still nagging while I'm climbing to 64th place."
"Haha! It can't be helped if you keep going through the gates. This is a place where water is more precious than gold. And 64th place? That's something to celebrate! Hahaha!"
They look close.
There are some things in common.
Two people fluent in the ancient Gate language.
"Orion taught me the basics of the ancient Gate language."
"I see."
Even without saying anything, the explanation is clear.
Anyway, it looks like we now have two interpreters.
I called everyone and introduced Barumshi.
"This is Barumshi. I freed him from the compulsion of the magic. Thanks to that, he is now free."
Orion interpreted it for me even though I didn't say anything.
"I am Barumshira. I was performing an assignment for the Master."
"Wait a minute, a race that can communicate with each other? I'm a little confused."
"It's confusing. Barumshi is a special orc. He's the boss monster of this gate."
"1"
The streets are being cleared again.
Oh, stop jumping around.
"You can't kill him anyway. Everyone, calm down. Barumshi is a true ally. That's not the issue right now. Was he a master?"
Orion is sorting out the situation.
The gentleman who was stuck at the gate when I appeared in the world.
He pointed to the black mountain.
"Shouldn't we hurry? Gate Breaker. It looks like we need to stop it."
I think Barumsh told you.
At his words, he took out the dimensional stone and showed it to me.
"that...."
"I received it from Mireung and strengthened it. I plan to move with it and restore it."
"Oh, really? You met Mi-ryeong. That kid is lucky. Then, can I come with you?"
It's an unexpected request.
So, as I was staring blankly, he opened a subspace.
"I personally have something to do at the Dimension Stone. I couldn't even think of doing it because Barumshi was standing in my way, but things are different now."
What he took out was a tombstone.
I was indifferent when I saw it.
What is that?
"Lehman Hoffman's Legacy! Did you find it?"
Sasha's reaction is more intense than mine.
That's a legacy. It's just a stone slab.
"Hey, Meister. If we use those reinforced stones, can we all move together?"
"possible."
"Then let's all go to the top of Black Mountain. I've made an amazing discovery. I'll explain it to you there."
He approaches holding a stone slab.
I wonder what's inside it.
I activated the dimensional stone while swallowing my curiosity.