"Oh. This is the house where the legendary enchanter lives!"
The cat walks on two legs.
Only the feet have white fur.
It looks like you're wearing white socks.
"There are so many amazing things. I'm lucky to be the first to see this."
A guy sitting on a chair with a meow-like smile.
Round eyes turned this way.
"I am the cursed merchant Noryang. What is your name, Ninggan?"
"Me? My name is Kim Jinseo... Are you a monster?"
"How rude! What do you mean by a cursed merchant representing the honorable Miao tribe!"
Oh, is it some kind of foreign species?
The gate has opened and the Hunter era has begun.
All this time, humanity has been waiting for a similar species beyond the Gate.
Actually, I did encounter things like orcs and goblins.
'But I was irrational.'
There was no interaction between the different races and humans as some had hoped.
All that happened was a war of attrition, with people killing each other.
So, it was generally accepted that rational species did not exist.
'But I was the first to encounter it?'
Your first encounter with a friendly alien race that speaks your language!
The guy spoke to me, waving his two legs that were not touching the ground.
"Kim Jinseo, you idiot! Your name seems so ordinary."
Ugh. So that's what it sounded like to the ears of a different race.
It's not the appearance or name that stands out.
This was a word that applied not only to all nations, but to all races.
"But Noryang. You said Miao, but are there other merchants from other races?"
He asked while offering water.
Noryang's tongue came out to greet us, holding a cup of water in both hands.
Lick, lick. The guy who drank the water stroked his beard.
"Of course. All the dimensional merchants are drooling over the opening of the upper dimension after a long time. I'm glad I won first place. Thanks to you, I can trade such a precious curse."
Nyahahaha. The tail of the lion, who was laughing lazily, wagged here and there.
"Upper dimension?"
"Hehe, you don't know more than the previous enchanter? I don't know much either. I just heard that this is a higher dimension, and that there are many rare and precious things that make us lower dimension residents drool."
Noryang looked at me and his eyes lit up.
"The rumors were true, huh! Kim Jinseo Ningan. In the future, merchants who will deal with the various values you have will come. Before that."
The guy's plump, white front paws pointed at me.
"Sell me the curse you have!"
The curse I have?
He introduced himself as a curse merchant.
'If it's what I have, does that mean I absorbed it with the truth of the reverse slaughter?'
The truth of the reverse slaughter was opened through the inspection of the workshop.
There are two curses I have currently absorbed.
Both are top-tier curses.
The symbol of death and the chisel of weakness.
-The symbol of death.
-Interpreting the drag of weakness (91%)
The second curse was still being interpreted.
This one took quite a while to interpret.
"One has been translated. There is still one left. Is one okay?"
"Of course! That alone is worth a lot! Haha, I'm rich now."
He rubs his chubby front paws and swallows his saliva.
No, this one hasn't even decided whether to trade yet, so I'm the only one who's making kimchi stew.
"Okay. Let's hear the deal. Let's say I sell a curse. What will you give me?"
"Let's see...."
Noryang's round pupils contracted vertically.
Oh, that's a little creepy.
It's a gaze that stares straight at me.
Soon the boy's eyes returned to their original bright, sparkling state.
"My trading method is simple. I sell what the buyer needs most, reflecting his desires."
"It reflects my desires?"
"That's right!"
So what I just saw as a glare was desire?
What the heck? I'm scared.
"Haha, it's no use covering your body with your arms like that. I've already seen all your desires."
Noryang put his front paws into the pocket of the jacket he was wearing.
What is it? Is it a subspace pocket?
'The feet are almost all the way in.'
"Ugh. Where the hell is this...Ah!"
It puts out its front paw as if it found something.
What came out was a transparent crystal.
"Is this the object that reflects my desire?"
"Okay, then. Let me check."
Pass the correction.
After receiving it, I looked at the item information.
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[Link of Companion]
Grade: A+
Description: The anonymous alchemist loved his companion very much. This gem was created to be a link between them and his wandering companion.
Effect: 1. The user and holder of the jewel can communicate by two-way voice.
2. Once a month, the holder can be summoned to the location where the person using the jewel is.
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Two-way communication.
And summoning the jewel holder.
Does this mean that this is the item that reflects my desire?
'surely.'
This time, I'm making it for Shin Joo-hee, who will climb the tower.
Behind it all, there was a desire for me to be comfortable.
'Communicating messages through the community is inconvenient in many ways.'
Real-time communication is essential to help you climb the tower.
So I had a lot of worries.
If I had just this, my worries would be solved.
'There's even a Shin Joo-hee summoning ticket that refills every month.'
This way, linking effects was also possible.
When something dangerous happens during outdoor activities.
Kim Jin-seo uses the magic of switching.
'I summon Shin Joo-hee and run away through the escape portal attached to the Champion's Wish Pouch.'
Hmm, I think it's a perfect connection.
This kills two birds with one stone: my safety and my communication issues.
That Noryang guy. He wasn't lying.
"Okay. Let's make a deal."
"Nyaha, you thought well."
I made a cool deal with Noryang.
I was wondering how to remove the curse.
The guy stretches out his front paws and pecks the air.
'What's so cute?'
It seems like you're trying hard though.
From this side, it's just so cute I could die.
"Okay!"
A sphere caught in the air by the guy's forelegs.
Put the gray one in your pocket.
When I checked, I found that only the death symbol was missing from the truth of the sword.
"It was a good deal. Kim Jin-seo Ningan."
"Me too. Will I be stopping by regularly from now on?"
"Well, it'll probably be a while before my turn comes again. Maybe it'll come sooner? I don't know."
I should probably save the curse while I can.
Since you came to trade various values, I wonder if the next merchant will accept something other than a curse.
'I guess I'll have to collect this and that.'
I guess I'll have to collect them all and look at them.
That way, you can buy a lot from the next merchant.
"Okay. You drank a lot of water. Then I'll go. Take care. Ninggan."
"Why? You can stay longer."
"Time is gold to a merchant! We must sell this curse quickly and make a profit!"
So that's why he's a merchant.
Have a professional spirit.
He's a small but sturdy guy.
"Haha, take care."
"Nyahahaha. You too, live long. That way we can do business for a long time."
Noryang left the workshop with a merchant-like greeting.
-- --- --
How do you get there?
I watched the guy disappear.
'Oh, I haven't come back even after passing the boundary point that leads back to the workshop.'
It literally disappeared as soon as it left a certain area.
It looked like it was swallowed up in thin air.
It's mysterious.
'With this, we have almost all the materials.'
I held the link that Noryang had given me.
A little bit further ahead.
If you can increase your insight and figure out the secrets surrounding the sacred relics of the Holy Nation.
With that, the stability of divine power is increased and it becomes possible to combine with other mana.
'Perfectly enchant the Guardian's Bracelet.'
With that, we can further ensure the safety of Heejin and me, and Shinjuhee's climb to the top.
I left the workshop.
It was time to help Pastor Lee gain insight.
***
"Whew, you worked hard today."
"No. Pastor Lee suffered more."
I greeted Pastor Lee, who was drenched in sweat.
I felt it while assisting in the creation of his relics.
'The number of addicts is increasing.'
How the rumor spread.
The number of patients seeking him gradually increased.
My share of the holy relics has been reduced accordingly.
Pastor Lee was a saint of this era.
Never ignored someone in danger.
I did my best to help patients to the best of my ability.
But to my eyes, it's a ticking time bomb.
All these actions did was to feed the bomb and extend its fuse.
"It would probably add a lot of confusion, because it's just putting a ventilator on a terminally ill patient."
"But that doesn't mean we can turn a blind eye to sadness and hardship. Amen."
That's right.
Shouldn't we at least prolong our lives before we completely lose our minds and are buried under a mass of swollen flesh?
'Is this the spirit of this pastor's craftsmanship?'
There are different types of craftsmen, each living their own life and developing their own spirit.
Jeong Ji-su followed in his father's footsteps and helped those in need to hone his abilities.
The pastor was the same, but the ending was a little different.
'I'll help as much as I can.'
Is it a commitment to growth?
Are you growing through dedication? Although there was a difference in word order, the difference was clear.
Because I could keenly feel his nobility and sincerity.
'What is my craftsmanship?'
Not just limited to one type, but making it perfect in various ways?
I don't think so.
Does that mean it's an expression of your heart for Heejin?
'It's difficult.'
Reflections on craftsmanship. Rising insight. Collaborating with Pastor Lee has been very rewarding in many ways.
"I don't think he'll come for a while. I think I've collected enough sacred relics."
"Oh, really? That's too bad. It was very convenient to make the sacred relics with you, brother."
"Haha, I'll stop by to help you out sometimes if you need it."
"I welcome you with open arms anytime."
It ended warmly.
I left the church and checked the results.
[Quest cleared.]
[Compensation will be paid.]
A new skill was given to me, the Eye of Sharing.
And up to 10 points for the exclusive store.
With this, the points have been accumulated to 14 points. Now, what about skills?
'Status window.'
I came home and checked my skills.
Grade: B
Description: Enchanters always imbue their equipment with a soul, whether consciously or unconsciously. They resonate with that soul and form a strong bond with the equipment's owner.
Ability: Once per day, when in contact with the bearer of a piece of crafted equipment, you gain access to that person's vision.
Shareable Number of People (1/1): Shin Joo-hee.
So this was the skill.
If Heejin hadn't introduced Joohee that day, this list would have been blank.
'Then can I share Joohee's perspective now?'
Shin Joo-hee, who applied to Shinsungguk to fill the gap left by the 100th lecture.
Because of this, the ultimate tower climb is on hold for the time being. Currently, all contact has been cut off.
'Is she busy with work? Or is Joohee also missing like 100 Kang?'
When I finally get a chance to check something after finishing my busy work, I become anxious.
So I started by getting some information.
Holy Nation.
Holy Addict.
Current Situation.
I searched and it was a mess.
'There were a lot in Korea, so how much more so in other countries?'
These are patients with incurable diseases whose condition is rapidly increasing.
As expected, the common factor is the experience of using the sacred relics of the Holy Nation.
They had heard rumors that the Holy Land contained a cure and were headed there as pilgrims.
'Closed prayer meeting? You're running this as a treatment program?'
There's a strong foul smell.
They receive a large sum of money and go into treatment completely isolated from the outside world.
I wonder how the community blocks it.
Can the power of the system be stopped?
'Even divine addicts are willing to do anything if it means they can be cured.'
So, was Shin Joo-hee also deployed as a guard at that closed prayer meeting?
So that's why you're not answering my calls?
Something feels uneasy.
Look what happened to my only substitute climber!
At that time, Shinsungguk and others were brought in, including Ma Seok-ho and Yoo Seong-jun.
'No, but what if I share the time with someone while they're showering?'
It's a worry that suddenly occurred to me.
But it won't matter, so in that case, why don't you just stop sharing right away?
'Okay, that will work.'
Sexual crime is a very sensitive issue.
It can't hurt to be careful, right?
'Okay. Let's take a look.'
I used the shared eye.
Then the view changes.
It was a novel experience.
Is this what it's like to wear VR gear?
The house I was looking at has been transformed into a new space.
Is this what Shin Joo-hee sees?
You can't look around.
Literally, I only shared Shin Joo-hee's perspective.
I can't hear or smell anything.
But just looking at it was enough to get a grasp of the situation.
'What is that?'
The first thing that came into view was the bound Loggia.
66th place on the red tower. Why is that woman tied up?
And that's not all.
In front of Logia. Another 100-strong player who was said to have gone missing, Broyan, is standing there.
Free compared to other captives.
A lump of flesh was writhing next to him.
'It's not just a lump of flesh.'
It was like a giant ball with a face on it.
A grotesque lump of human flesh distorted by despair. What is that? Ugh, it's gross.
'I know at least two things.'
Broyan, who seems to be bursting with madness.
The author is the cause of this incurable disease.
And that Shin Joo-hee, Logia, and others were in danger.
'Must be saved.'
At least Shin Joo-hee, for sure.
I immediately opened a community and contacted the two strongest players in Korea.
At the same time, I went into the workshop to do what I could.