Chapter 358
< Power of Gluttony (1) >
‘The last yellow dragon.’
The name as well as the introductory phrase were very familiar..
The achievement was already received once in Outerica under the name ‘The Last Gold Dragon’..
‘It seems that Tam has been treated like a yellow dragon..’
To be precise, it should be said that its body contained all of the five dragons due to its special ability..
It seems that with his death, he was declared dead all at once and the title of 'last' was passed to Horus..
Unexpected income that comes at a completely unexpected moment.
‘So far, no related messages have popped up, so I wasn't expecting much.···.’
Other dragons used to treat Horus as a yellow dragon, but I thought that was different from systematic recognition..
But there was another reason?.
“Well, it's good for the body anyway..”
The additional karma that increases is karma, but the perks gained through achievements can be said to be great abilities in and of themselves..
As the level of difficulty is so extreme that it is difficult to obtain even one through normal means, each ability can be viewed as a separate unique skill..
‘Let's see, what perks I have now···.’
First of all—Summon the Otherworld Transmission, obtained by accomplishing the ‘feat’ of returning to Earth under one’s own power.」.
In fact, it was achieved through a method that was nothing short of a trick, but this ability was the core privilege that made him who he is today..
Now that the cooldown has been cut in half by accomplishing the additional feat of entering a new world, it's hard to even mention its importance..
‘Also, the “Instant Death Immunity” gained by becoming the Immortal King, the “Extra Life” that Hans gained as he gained notoriety, and, conversely, the “Hero’s Footsteps” that he acquired thanks to Heinrich.···.’
It didn't end there.
“Karma Store Ver.2 Update” obtained by accumulating too much Karma」.
The “lord’s power” arose when he became the vampire king who unified the Auterica vampires.」.
Most recently, he became the last Gold Dragon and acquired “Dragon Lair”..
‘There were only seven that I had until then. Now there are two more, making it nine..’
The corner of Hans' mouth, who was quietly stroking his chin, quirked up..
Looking back, I realized that there were more than just a few things I had achieved so far..
There are so many trophies that can literally be called great ‘achievements’ that require conditions so stringent that others can’t even think of them.!
‘While there are some abilities that I use often, there are also quite a few that are left lying around because I rarely use them..’
What are the perks I got this time?.
He slightly opened his eyes and reaffirmed the new powers in his soul..
「Power of Gluttony」.
Just by looking at the name, I could tell that it was related to the 'Tam' he dealt with..
There was no particular difference in that ability..
Because it was all about eating, digesting, and making it your own..
‘···I think it would go well with Harley..’
That was the only thing that came to mind right away, but since there are so many perks, it's probably not everything..
Due to the nature of the system, which does not provide a friendly user manual, a process of self-research and development is necessary to bring out all its potential..
‘「It will be of great help to Hugo, who has a “heavenly retardation” and has a pile of elixirs that he has not digested yet. Even with the growth of other avatars... no, wait a minute..’
His body, which had been rolling his head as he thought of several ways to use it, suddenly stopped..
Suddenly, a new possibility of using this occurred to me..
‘Eat it and make it completely yours. If we apply this, the main body on Earth···.’
Barren Earth of Imagination.
No energy or mystery grows naturally in that land..
The only exceptions are a few awakened people chosen by the system that encompasses all dimensions, including Earth..
The fact that they were able to recover the energy they had already used was due to an unknown action caused by the system, and was not a phenomenon that occurred by absorbing any energy from the surroundings..
However, from the moment they left this world and returned to Earth, they had no choice but to face inevitable restrictions on growth..
Like a plant that grew rapidly in a rich land and then was transplanted to a barren desert with no nutrients..
‘Of course, with the blessings of the system, you won’t wither and die..’
You can still use the abilities you have accumulated so far..
It is also possible to increase the proficiency of skills acquired through the system and, if lucky, evolve and strengthen them..
but—.
‘That alone is not enough.’
All the growth compensation that was always with me disappears..
No matter how hard you try, change is slow, and even the confidence that you are getting stronger fades, leaving only a feeling of deprivation..
Karma points, which were a reliable insurance policy, can no longer be used..
‘At least that’s if you only consider skills. Above all, the biggest problem is···.’
On Earth, where no mysteries exist, no matter how much you practice, you cannot accumulate energy or advance to a higher level..
Whether it's martial arts or magic, technical proficiency may increase, but the wall blocking your path will never be able to be overcome..
In order to break down a wall, not only enlightenment but also the help of surrounding energy was essential..
‘It's not for nothing that the Kang Hwan world is hung up on dragon veins..’
Of course, there was a slim possibility of crossing the wall even on Earth..
If you could obtain an elixir from the dimension you came from and then take it at the exact moment of enlightenment,.
‘Because of the difference in energy density, most of it scatters into the air, making it inefficient, and if you run out of energy and stop midway while crossing the wall, you will end up in trouble..’
Maybe it would have to be a dragon heart level elixir to make that possible.?
Rather than burning that precious thing every time I practiced, I felt better about just giving it up..
‘But that problem can be solved by using the “Power of Gluttony”..’
Eat it, digest it and make it your own..
To put it simply, wouldn't this mean that the energy absorption efficiency approaches 100%?!
In that case, the main body would also be able to start training its abilities without having to pour out top-quality elixirs like water..
‘Until now, the additional effect of “Object Projection” allowed me to draw energy from other avatars, so I didn’t bother to take the risk.···.’
This is how it came to be, the more power you can use, the better..
The more you don't know what will happen in the future, the more.
‘I'll have to look for elixirs more carefully in the future. After all, Harris would be the right person for that..’
Of course, Hans and the undead would contaminate the elixir just by passing by, so it was out of the question from the beginning..
They were actually helping me by not going near me at all..
‘And next is... “Yellow Dragon’s Orb”..’
Perks gained from Horus becoming the last yellow dragon.
But this was something different from what I had learned so far..
‘···what's this? How do I write it??’
No matter how many times I checked, I still couldn't figure it out..
No matter how unfriendly the system was, I couldn't help but be embarrassed because it was my first time experiencing something like this..
So far, we have provided rough information, even if it is not detailed..
But one thing he knew was···.
“It will activate automatically when the time comes..”
Just one such suspicious sentence.
It was a method so foreign that it felt disparate from the system I had experienced so far..
‘···Tsk, there’s no need to cling to something that doesn’t work right away. Anyway, this was nothing more than a bonus..’
As long as name and color are provided to you as a privilege, it will not be detrimental to you..
Because the Akasha system was really thorough in that respect..
···I don't know if this privilege was really given in principle, or if some other will intervened..
After roughly summarizing the situation, Hans' eyes turned again to the giant dragon's body..
To the hideous piece of meat lying on the floor, mangled and rotting in various places..
In his appearance, the majesty of a great being that once reached the status of a god can no longer be seen..
“In order to use this properly, I need to fix it to some extent..”
Since this was a very formidable opponent, it was inevitable that the damage to the body would increase while they did their best..
It didn't matter if I was going to revive it as an undead, but since I decided to use it in another way, I couldn't leave it like this..
Hans placed his hand on the piece of meat and sucked in as much of the 'death' that was encroaching everywhere.—.
‘oh?’
I slightly raised my eyebrows at the energy of being pulled out and stored away neatly at a faster than expected speed..
Although there was nothing we could do about the parts that were already contaminated, it was much better than I thought..
‘I see. Is the “Power of Gluttony” at work here too?.’
In the first place, the act of eating had no meaning to Hans, who was undead..
If one were to pick a similar action, it could be seen as an act of absorbing energy like what he did just now..
‘This was a perk with wider versatility than expected.?’
If this ability is flexible, the scope of its use is even greater..
Satisfied with that, Hans nodded slowly and then···.
“···This is?”
I turned my head to one side..
The place where he put special effort into setting up a barrier right before the fight..
In the direction where the dragon children captured as sacrifices are gathered in one place.
‘···Zhuge Hyemi?’
It was immediately clear who was responsible for the suddenly felt abnormal phenomenon..
Because her energy was something he was very familiar with..
“Wow, is this a communication technique with the outside world? This is really quite good.”
Hans, realizing what she was doing, brightened his eyes and gently stroked her beard..
External communication taking advantage of a moment when those watching were confused?.
Isn't it a very secretive method that would not have been easily noticed if it weren't for the barrier that was laid out in advance??
‘In addition, he is using not only his own energy, but also Joo Kang-in's energy. How did you get his cooperation? ...That means that in this short period of time when he was kidnapped, he not only learned about the dragon child, but also found a way to utilize the power that was latent within him..’
In this world, communication art was a secret art so difficult that most magicians could not even attempt it..
Despite its usefulness, it goes without saying that even large powers cannot use it carelessly..
Moreover, using such a high-level technique using an unknown power that had just been discovered was not something that just anyone could do..
‘I've heard people say that they are more confident than anyone else in their theory of techniques, but I never thought it would be to this extent..’
Even though she was born as a daughter of the Zhuge family, Zhuge Hyemi was always bedridden due to her weak body..
Her only hobby was memorizing entire theoretical books and dissecting and analyzing them one by one..
Once I put it in my head, it's just a matter of thinking about it. I could do it as much as I wanted, even lying down with my eyes closed..
“It worked out just fine. I can use it like this.”
Hans narrowed his eyes at the vague energy carefully breaking through his barrier and nodded..
Then, they retrieved the dark clouds that had spread across the Magyeong area and packed away Tam’s body..
Although he took the lead and dealt with Ya Yul-hwan and took over his troops, he had no intention of stopping what was already going on..
This was not only a rehearsal for the home theater, but also a part of a huge trend leading to the reconstruction of Dragon Heart..
‘Narrative is more important than anything else in ending a story. Also in terms of karma that will be accumulated for me..’
The energy that had been slowly advancing under Hans's connivance finally reached the edge of the barrier..
The work is carried out very carefully, as if they thought they had not been caught yet..
and finally.
Tuk—
A small hole was opened in the barrier, and the hazy energy was connected to the outside..
I was constantly moving around with a light attack, but at some point I took a break..
Meanwhile, Ha Seung-hoon, who was devouring various elixirs using his newly acquired “Power of Gluttony,” came to Hugo..
***
After wiping out those who attacked Zhuge Dynasty and sending the bodies that could serve as clues to Hans,.
Harley again began his journey to Songshan, where the Shaolin Temple is located..
‘I'm sure they won't treat this body that saved me from danger! Now that I think about it, I wonder if Kang Hwan-gye’s number one subordinate is doing well? It was reasonably sturdy and sturdy, so it was easy to handle..’
The participation of various forces was essential in the upcoming rehearsal, and since the Shaolin Temple, the Taesan Bukdu of Wulin, played a big role, he decided to go and take care of it himself..
No matter how much damage they suffered from this attack, no one could ignore the value of the name Shaolin Temple..
Kwaaaaang—!
Grumble—
“Hehe! monster, monster!”
“Ouch! Why on earth are you treating us like this?!”
“Please, save me! Children who are like rabbits to me···.”
In the process, it was not that great of a task to punish the evil forces that would interfere with the harmony and peace of the martial arts world..
If the number of games is reduced because of these guys, wouldn't the amount of karma you can earn also decrease accordingly??
Originally, cleaning had to be done in advance when the opportunity arose..
‘And at the same time, I earn a lot of extra income..’
After completing his rewarding volunteer work today, he walked majestically, leaving the ruined manor behind..
He held a long black spear said to be made of meteorite, which is rare even in the Kangwhan world, and waved it around..
‘It's pretty good. It might be worth dismantling it and digging into the technology used..’
「Harley sent it to Dwarf Howard through “Avatar Cloud”.
Immediately after that, he received another item and quietly looked at it and savored it..
“Sniff, the scent is nice, right? It kind of looks like aged meat..”
An unidentified piece of meat that has been freshly slaughtered, dripping with blood but slightly discolored..
It was a part of Tamryong that had finished hunting just a little while ago..
Even though he had decided to use the whole game as a sacrifice to rebuild his dragon heart, he had caught a decent amount of game at best, so wouldn't it be okay to just taste it??
“Kahaha! Oh no, of course! Considering its volume, this is really nothing. ...Hmm, in that sense, it might be okay to eat a little more. Just cut a little bit from each part.···.”
I once heard that meat that is about to rot is the most delicious..
At the time I thought that was nonsense.···.
‘When I look at it, it seems okay.?’
Saliva flowed from Harley's mouth..
He tended to prefer fresh meat, but sometimes these delicacies would also be acceptable..
If you just leave it next to Hans for a short time, it will rot in an instant, so it won't take that long to make it..
“Well then, let’s take a bite first.?”
Wow—
The corners of his mouth were torn open wide, all the way down to his ears..
“Gluttony,” which automatically applies an overwhelming correction to the act of eating, is triggered..
At the same time, the “Power of Gluttony” was activated..
Kwajik—Kwaddeuk!
The sharp teeth tore the meat and the juice leaked out..
Cheese-like flavor with rich meaty aroma.
‘This is in its own way···.’
The moment Harley calmly recalled the review.
《An object grows by achieving conditions. The special skill “Gluttony” evolves into “Shikigami”.》
The notification I was looking forward to came to mind..
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