Artifact-Devouring Player Chapter 101

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【The Tuner of Fantasy】

■ Title Grade: SS-Grade

■ Title Introduction: The God of Storms provided a means to create mystical harmony by borrowing the power of the wind.

As the orchestrator of illusions, you will henceforth be immune to all phenomena represented by ‘Silence’.

‘Complete immunity to silence…?’

Sang-Hyeon rubbed his eyes just in case and looked again.

Because achieving complete immunity to certain status effects is not as easy as it sounds.

Something like the epic-grade abnormal status resistance artifact that Kim Mi-so has was absolutely necessary.

That means the value of immunity is at least 125 billion won.

Also, the artifact of resistance is not free. Each time you resist a status abnormality, a certain amount of mana is consumed.

However, this title allowed one to resist silence just by its existence without having to incur such costs.

It is a permanent form.

It is a solid insurance policy that can be activated at any time, even if you close your eyes, do something else, or have no mana.

In particular, silence was a tricky status effect that momentarily made skill use impossible.

If silence is applied, recovery skills that can remove abnormal status will also be blocked.

In that respect, the option of complete immunity to silence could only be too strong a support for Sang-Hyeon.

Sang-Hyeon read more of the title introduction. He had only read half of it so far.

■ Title Introduction: You have acquired the skill 『Fantasy Mediation』 linked to the title.

You can instantly teleport yourself to a fantasy location through fantasy mediation.

“… … .”

I had a creepy feeling that I had acquired a skill that was much more unusual than I had expected.

The ability to utilize illusions and clones is considered a rare, high-level ability among players.

Because it can wage psychological warfare on the opponent and completely disrupt their visual information system.

There’s a reason why people say that assassin players make a living off of their clone abilities. It’s that good.

However, Sang-Hyeon was given the ability to utilize illusions.

There is already a skill called Split Illusion, but it consumes a lot of stamina and mana, so it is difficult to use it often.

But this guy was different.

Sang-Hyeon scanned the tooltip of the fantasy mediation skill that was shining desperately in the skill window as if asking for someone to find him.

『Fantasy Mediation』

■ Skill Level: Stage 1 (0.0%)

■ Skill Introduction: Uses 10% of your current mana to create an illusion that looks exactly like you.

Illusions can be moved freely according to the caster’s will, and their mobility follows the caster’s stats.

If you cast Illusion Mediation once more on an illusion that shares vision with the caster within 10 seconds.

The positions of the main body and illusion change in an instant through spatial movement.

However, if you do not use illusionary mediation, it will run out of power and disappear 15 seconds after creation. Illusionary mediation only applies to illusions created with this skill, and does not apply to other skills.

Cooldown of 1 minute.

‘This is a skill that can be used for both visual and deception. If necessary, it’s a skill that can be used for counterattacks.’

Sang-Hyeon’s eyes widened.

Although it is titled as a fantasy skill, in reality you have obtained a space movement skill.

If you use the skill again within 10 seconds, you can teleport yourself to a fantasy location!

Spatial movement skills are rare.

Skills like teleportation and blink that you would often see in fantasy novels.

In the player world, it was a form that was only used by magic players who were well over level 500.

What if there are various buffs applied?

You can easily move your fantasy location more than 100m in 10 seconds. That’s how much space you can move.

‘It would be fun if I got to compete with Shin Tae-ri again later.’

A funny thought comes to mind.

* * *

“It was a great success. My wait was not in vain. This is the first time I’ve been so absorbed in battle that I’ve even forgotten I was sweating.”

“I think I’m finally coming to my senses. Didn’t I sound like a crazy person?”

“The appearance of being completely immersed in something and completely drunk! It’s a classy kind of immersion that’s completely different from being crazy!”

“You’re giving me too much credit. Haha.”

Sang-Hyeon burst into laughter at Lee Se-Hwa’s rave reviews.

I thought that if you wanted to interpret the state of madness in a positive way, you could interpret it this way.

Sang-Hyeon was very satisfied.

Two-player play with Lee Se-hwa.

It made me think a lot.

Solo play by yourself is good, but if you play with someone who has the skills, the synergy between two people is also good.

If I had conquered the Plains of Rest alone, I would have probably gained much less experience than I do now.

If the experience he could expect on his own was 1, then with Lee Se-hwa, it seemed like 1+1 became 3.

So both of them have to be satisfied. Experience doesn’t lie.

Sang-Hyeon said as he looked at the ten highest-grade magic stones rising above the dead Graver’s corpse.

“Let’s divide it in half.”

It was a reasonable decision.

He fought while switching positions with Lee Se-hwa, and it could be said that his role filled in half of what he lacked.

I thought that dividing it in half would be no problem. However, Lee Se-hwa shook her head, as if she had a different opinion.

He also pointed to three additional artifacts that had been revealed along with the Magic Stone.

“That doesn’t make sense. I will give up all the magic stones and three artifacts.”

Whether he was very impressed by the battle today or not, Lee Se-hwa made a gesture of accepting almost only the basic fee.

He has already reached the peak of his skills.

Of course, there wouldn’t be anything to regret if you had a few magic stones or one or two artifacts.

Rather, it seemed like he was trying to make concessions in a pleasant way and gain favor with me.

But Sang-Hyeon didn’t want to set a bad precedent.

What if the distribution is too unbalanced and it reaches the players’ ears little by little?

It’s perfect for spreading unfounded rumors about thuggery in the distribution of proportions.

In other words, from Sang-Hyeon’s perspective, there would be no regrets in giving in a little more.

I may be greedy for money, but earning it is not difficult. It is a matter of time.

“It doesn’t make sense to give in to everything. Let’s split the magic stones into 3 and 7 and take one artifact.”

Although compromise is a virtue, since the other party showed favor first, Sang-Hyeon came up with a suitable compromise.

“Okay, but instead, choose two artifacts first. I can’t compromise on this.”

It was a truly heartwarming sight.

If a greedy person had seen this, they would have wondered if this was a reasonable scene… … .

To that extent, Lee Se-hwa acknowledged Sang-hyeon and, on the other hand, felt a deep affection for him as a player.

Not only does it stimulate your imagination, but it also seems like the more you are with it, the more you grow.

That player was none other than Sang-Hyeon. He was like a textbook for the inspection player that I had so desperately wanted.

‘Just the magic stones obtained from Grabber alone are worth 7 billion won. And there are additional byproducts obtained from fighting.’

Now that the battle is over, the diligent collection of the porters will begin.

After the post-mortem settlement, it seemed certain that the income of more than 10 billion won would be unconditionally confirmed.

Sang-Hyeon examined the artifact.

All three are diamond-grade artifacts, so you just have to choose which two you want.

The worry didn’t last long.

First, I put the ring I picked up on my finger. It was a plain ring with some decent options.

“Bone Ring”

■ Artifact Grade: Diamond

■ Artifact Introduction: A ring containing the fighting spirit of a warrior that gives a strong spirit to a strong body.

■ Strength +80

■ Stamina +50

Since I had plenty of room on my finger to wear the ring, I didn’t eat it and just finished putting it on.

Strength 836, Stamina 370.

The two most important stats for an inspector have been raised generously. It feels like a solid foundation has been built.

‘Since your strength is over 800, the rising air current airborne effect will last up to 4.8 seconds in the system.’

Is this what it feels like to gradually become a monster?

Of course, that time will not be applied 100% against players. The probability is low.

However, it is not a situation that cannot be implemented, just that the probability is low.

4.8 seconds of sky viewing.

It is a very long time, which must be a terrifying time for the person being affected.

‘This is the important main dish.’

Sang-Hyeon examined the additional ring he had acquired.

If the ring just now simply increased stats, this one doesn’t increase stats at all.

Instead, it was equipped with a special skill. It was a skill that had been experienced while dealing with Grabber before.

“Whispers of Death”

■ Artifact Grade: Diamond

■ Artifact Introduction: The whispers of the ghosts singing of death put the target in a state of helplessness.

■ Special Skill – Death Touch

‘Just looking at the introduction of the artifact, it gives off a dark feeling. Even the color of the ring is like that.’

This ring in particular had a strong black color. It was as if it represented evil from the moment it was created.

『Death Touch』

■ Skill Level: Stage 1 (0.0%)

■ Skill Introduction: Uses 10 mana to summon a designated opponent 1m in front of you.

The possibility of summoning increases as the opponent’s skill resistance decreases and the distance is closer.

By consuming 500 mana, you can implement ‘Absolute Summoning’, which will definitely pull the opponent towards you.

‘Mana 500. Now it’s 410, so it’s not a story of the distant future, but we still have to wait for now.’

It was a pity.

But on the other hand, it was promising because it was in the form of an absolute option that guaranteed 100% probability.

Death Touch has many weaknesses when dealing with difficult high-level monsters.

It seemed very good for dealing with monsters with low skill resistance, such as goblins or orcs.

You can use a service that will find them for you without you having to go find them yourself.

‘This reward was really good.’

I was proud.

It’s true that I’ve always felt happy whenever I’ve experienced accomplishments and successes, but this time it felt different.

This is the first time in my life that I have ever received an SS-class title.

Even though it is said to be for the Inspector’s player, it has two skills in a row that are highly expandable!

Fantasy Arbitration. Death Touch.

These two skills will make calculations more complicated for all enemies who face you in the future.

The fear that the illusions behind me could become my true self at any time.

And the anxiety that I could be dragged in front of the other person at any time.

This is because it is not a simple problem that can be easily overcome even if you are well prepared and prepared.

“Wow… … look over there!”

Sang-hyeon turned his gaze to Isehwa’s voice that he had just heard.

Then, the gloomy atmosphere that had spread over the entire Plain of Rest was suddenly cleared away.

Not only the vision that had been blocked by the grabber’s presence, but even the dark aura disappeared.

It was the result of the death of the suppressor grabber that had been suppressing the bright energy throughout this area.

Lee Se-hwa, overcome with emotion, grabbed Sang-hyeon’s hands and spoke with strength.

“It can be said that the suppression in this area was a complete success! It was resolved thanks to Sang-Hyeon!”

Lee Se-hwa’s words that pinpoint the current situation more clearly than anyone else!

That concludes the discussion.

As no one can disagree, the main character of this second Gaeseong suppression war was none other than Sang-Hyeon.