NOVEL WEB Chapter 16 - Treasure Vault (1)
Chapter 16 Treasure Vault (1)
[You have fully read the item, ‘The Book of Green Shade.’]
[You have acquired the skill, ‘Green Shade Divine Art (Epic)’.]
[It will be fused with your existing skill, ‘Mana Control (Fairy Tale)’.]
The next morning arrived.
As it was a holiday, I woke up early and finished reading the remaining parts of the Book of Green Shade.
“It’s hard to understand…”
The text itself was in Korean, so it was easy to read.
There wasn’t much of it, either…
But the content was quite difficult.
The condition for acquiring the skill was not just flipping through the book but ‘completely reading’ it.
To fully understand it, each page had to be comprehended, which was not easy.
“Rather than the Book of Green Shade… it was just a farming book.”
The content wasn’t particularly special.
That was the most surprising point.
The book’s contents weren’t about any special techniques or mana manipulation methods.
Simply put, it was a highly detailed ‘farming book’.
It described various farming methods and types of seeds.
The process was outlined as well.
It seemed old and crude, but it covered all the key points.
It was a condensed version.
Since I had never engaged in agriculture, understanding it was even harder.
“Still, I got it…”
Having obtained it was enough.
With that thought, I opened the skill window for Green Shade Divine Art.
[Name]: Green Shade Divine Art
[Grade]: Epic
[Proficiency]: 1%
[Effects]
-Allows the use of mana imbued with Wood energy.
-Absorbs Wood energy.
[Detailed Description]
-An unknown technique whose origin cannot be traced.
-However, it is certain that its origin exists, and it’s possible someone intentionally erased it.
The effects of the Green Shade Divine Art were simple.
It converted mana to Wood energy.
And it absorbed Wood energy.
These two features alone offered endless applications.
“Is this how it’s done?”
Knowledge flowed into my mind naturally upon acquiring the skill.
Manipulating mana according to this knowledge felt entirely different.
It felt twice as comfortable compared to the ‘Mana Control’ skill.
Rather than the usual ‘Mana Control’ skill I used.
It was a proper mana control method. The effect was evident.
The turquoise aura emanating from my body softly illuminated the surroundings.
‘This must be the Wood energy.’
The change wasn’t just in the amount of mana.
It was solid yet more flexible than Metal.
If the previous mana felt like lukewarm water, this one felt warm and comforting.
Crackle-
Moreover, it didn’t stop there.
The small plant by the window began to grow rapidly.
It nearly doubled its usual size.
This was the result of resonance with the Wood energy.
“If I farm with this, it would be a huge success.”
Should I consider farming when I retire?
If I farm with this, I could make a fortune… or maybe not.
I almost forgot.
In a world where farming deities are plentiful, what farming could be done with just a technique?
‘It’s a red ocean, a red ocean.’
In this world, even the most barren land yields an enormous harvest.
The issue of food supply here…
It’s not even remotely a concern.
Even in far-off Africa, there’s no shortage of food.
It still doesn’t feel real, this different world.
The era itself is no different from my past life, so it keeps confusing me.
‘Can it also absorb?’
That thought crossed my mind briefly.
After retracting the mana, I recalled the second effect.
If the first effect was emission…
The second was absorption.
When I activated the Green Shade Divine Art towards the plant again…
The turquoise aura appeared.
Though the direction was opposite.
The turquoise aura from the plant was drawn towards me.
[The skill, ‘Green Shade Divine Art’ is absorbing energy from the plant.]
With a brief message, the plant withered, shriveling up.
And a small amount of mana entered my body.
“What? Did it work?”
A very small amount of mana.
If it weren’t for the status window, I wouldn’t have noticed it.
It was such a tiny amount of mana that I wondered if it could even be formed.
‘…Naturally.’
It was to be expected.
It would be unreasonable to obtain a large amount of mana from such a small plant.
This is an epic-level skill.
But it wasn’t bad.
It fundamentally was an excellent mana control method.
There were many uses for Wood mana.
Even this minuscule absorption ability might come in handy someday.
[The Constellation, ‘Nine Heavens Mysterious Girl’ is silent upon seeing the technique you have mastered.]
“Do you know something?”
[The Constellation, ‘Nine Heavens Mysterious Girl’ denies it.]
Why, why did you suddenly fall silent?
Although briefly flustered by the sudden message from the Mysterious Girl,
I soon moved on.
There must be a reason for her silence.
After her actions in the recent demon species incident,
She had become a true deity within me.
She had saved my life twice, so it was only right to revere her.
‘Should I get going?’
Ignoring the Mysterious Girl’s message, I gathered the surrounding mana and got up.
Today was the day to go to the treasure vault.
It was time to replenish my gear.
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“Yoo Jinwoo, your identity has been verified. The time limit is one hour.”
With those words from the guide, I received a pass necklace.
No, it was more like an admission ticket necklace.
[1-Hour Admission Ticket: Yoo Jinwoo]
It looked like a pass to an amusement park.
It was very simple, with just the words on it.
‘The skills it holds inside aren’t simple, though.’
If someone else wore it or if I went elsewhere,
It would immediately trigger a suppression skill.
The Academy’s treasure vault was one of the most important places within the Academy.
Wearing the pass around my neck, I entered the B-rank treasure vault.
“More importantly, I didn’t expect to see you here!”
And right beside me…
Was none other than Sung Harim.
Meeting her was not intentional.
She was just there when I arrived.
While waiting to receive the pass,
I was so surprised to see Sung Harim here.
Truly.
Who would have imagined meeting her in the Academy’s treasure vault?
The reason she was here was simple.
“As part of the guild exchange, they agreed to give me one.”
The
Whether financially, through personnel, or artifacts.
Sung Harim had invested quite a lot in the Academy.
Thanks to that, she could come here.
In other words, it was a privilege of the wealthy.
‘Of course, she must have passed some unofficial tests.’
The
No matter how valuable a person might be.
She must have passed some unofficial tests.
“Have you decided what you will take, Jinwoo?”
“Not yet, but I have some candidates.”
I planned to take an artifact that could enhance my Sacred Fire or Green Shade Divine Art.
As for swords, I had the One Thousand Swords.
It was a bit mediocre, but it was a sacred relic and very sturdy.
Armor would be nice, but I intended to strengthen my skills first.
I would get armor soon anyway.
“There are many good items.”
The Academy’s B-rank treasure vault was truly a treasure trove.
All the artifacts arranged inside were B-rank.
Just taking a few of these out to sell would provide enough to live on for a lifetime.
Though the cost would be eternal pursuit by the Academy.
“Uh?”
At that moment, an item caught my eye.
A necklace with a golden gem.
A white necklace with a striking golden gem.
[Name: Whisper of the Angel]
Seeing the name on the plaque confirmed it was the one I knew.
It was here?
It was an item Sung Harim would acquire around the mid-story.
‘I wondered where it went. So it was here.’
Its effect was to enhance all effects related to holy attribute mana.
It was simple but highly effective.
“Harim, how about this?”
“A necklace?”
“It looks like it would suit you.”
Sung Harim, who received the necklace from me, checked it briefly…
Then smiled brightly, clutching the necklace in both hands.
“Wow…!! It’s amazing! It seems very good among the B-rank items.”
“Glad to hear that. I just asked on a whim.”
“Thank you very much!”
With those words, she put on the [Whisper of the Angel].
She already looked like an angel, so it seemed like the necklace had found its true owner without any awkwardness.
“How does it look?”
As she put the necklace on, she asked me.
She must have been asking about its appearance.
“It looks great. Like an angel.”
“A-an angel…?”
“Yes, an angel.”
It was a playful remark meant to see her embarrassed reaction.
But it wasn’t entirely insincere.
An angel.
She looked like a saint, giving off a calming feeling just by seeing her.
It was the impression I had from the moment I first met her until now.
It was genuine.
Of course, she was also someone who couldn’t hide her emotions.
“H-hm… Thank you…”
Her voice grew smaller, and she turned her head.
She was indeed fun to tease.
Seeing her ears turning bright red was worth it.
‘A little embarrassing.’
…It was a bit embarrassing for me, too.
[The Constellation, ‘The One Who Faces Demons’ is pleased with the sight of you two.]
[The Constellation, ‘The Lily That Embraces the Moonlight’ likes the actions of you two.]
Why are the
Constellations acting like this?
Anyway, I stopped teasing and turned my attention to finding an item for myself.
Fire, Holy, or Wood attributes would be best.
I looked for accessories with those in mind.
An item caught my eye.
‘A ring?’
It was a ring.
A ring shaped like tightly woven dark green vines.
It unmistakably exuded Wood energy.
If the effect was good, I’d go with this.
It was then.
[The skill, ‘Green Shade Divine Art’ is absorbing the energy of the item, ‘Ring of the Forest’.]
Damn, a window that shouldn’t appear right now appeared.
“…?”
With that message, the turquoise energy from the ring flowed into me.
It was a vast amount of mana.
Far beyond the internal energy of the Hundred-Year Blue Snake I had absorbed before.
Even when I tried to stop it, it wouldn’t cease.
The ‘Green Shade Divine Art’ devoured the mana greedily, like a beggar starved for ages.
[Mana has increased to B rank.]
With that message, the turquoise energy ceased.
As the energy filled me, a thought crossed my mind.
‘I’m screwed.’
Damn it.
What now?