Episode 161. Mimic’s Treasure and the Duke of Morheim
This cool and heavy feeling.
I grabbed something that caught on my fingertips and slowly pulled it out.
Tung-!
The inside of the box, like black water, resonated with a circular wave.
Soon, my arm slowly came out and came with something I was grasping.
“knife.”
It was an extremely ordinary looking sword.
It looked like it was made in a factory, and even the pommel was made with a mass-produced mold.
‘But it can’t be an ordinary sword.’
As expected at first, it was a random item different from the ones you get in the game.
Its appearance was ugly, but it was worth looking forward to as much as the Chaos Mimic had.
Most of all, I could feel the unique waves flowing from this sword, albeit weakly.
‘It’s confirmed that it’s a named class item. Now the item window… ….’
[Variety]
[0% mana conductivity]
[Appearance and stats change depending on the wearer.]
What kind of item is this?
It’s the first time I’ve seen the specs, and even the characteristics are unique.
right!
As I was blankly reading the explanation, Nickel approached and held out his hand.
It was evident from his actions and his subtle emotions that he wanted this sword.
“Yeah, good. Nickel can be used.”
Anyway, I had Galaksur.
One day, I tried to plaster all the undead with named items, but it just worked.
I was lucky to get a box for a Chaos Mimic, where unknown artifacts sometimes appear.
When I held out my sword, Nickel immediately raised it and breathed mana into it.
Ugh!
The sword vibrated and a blue aura wrapped around it.
At the same time, the appearance of the sword began to change as described in the item window.
“oh!”
The sword, which seemed like a mass-produced product, had changed to a profound one.
At the same time, bone-like ornaments adorned the handle and pommel.
‘The balance of the sword has changed to suit Nickel.’
The balance of the sword was different depending on the user, and the reputation of the blacksmith who made the sword depended on how well they matched.
However, I was surprised to see that the sword itself changed its appearance and changed into an optimal shape for the wearer.
“A name is a name.”
It soon became a long sword that went well with the completely transformed black nickel.
The shape of the long single-edged sword matched very well with nickel, which was faithful to the basic skills.
[Variety – Mystery]
[Mana conductivity 150%] [Acceleration when descending 200%] [Destructive power increases the more you swing the sword in place]
[Appearance and stats change depending on the wearer.]
Depending on the wearer I didn’t know that there would be a new characteristic because the ability was changed.
It was also a custom ability, as if analyzing nickel.
‘How would it have changed if I wrote it?’
I was curious, but once the owner of a named item is decided, it is difficult to change it after that.
It’s such a shame that I, who already has Galaksur, touch it just to answer a question.
Nickel seemed to like his sword and started swinging it right away.
Whiik!
Perhaps because of the characteristics attached to the sword, it felt as if the speed of the downward slash had really increased.
‘It’s not a feeling, it’s actually faster. There’s no way the item window will lie.’
right!
Nickel’s feelings of delight were conveyed to me.
Nickel, my first swordsmanship teacher and first colleague, was happy, so I was happy too.
After having a small trial ceremony for a while, I turned my attention to the Chaos Mimic again.
The Chaos Mimic’s box turns into a normal box when it can no longer take out items.
However, judging from the fact that the black interior, like the surface of a black liquid, had not disappeared, it seemed that more could be taken out.
container!
When I put my hand back in, it made a refreshing sound as if I had dipped my hand in liquid.
This time, something will soon be grabbed and I’ll pull out my arm soon… ….
“What is this?”
I thought it was a weapon this time because I could catch the metal.
However, what appeared was an elongated object whose purpose could not be guessed at all.
I couldn’t guess the weight when I took it out of the box, but when it came out, it boasted a tremendous weight.
The golden metal was about the size of my height and was so heavy that I couldn’t even lift it without using mana.
“Is it a joke?”
Chaos Mimics often gave us useless artifacts in the game.
Items whose artistic value was acknowledged only in ancient times were mainly produced, and now it is junk that no one recognizes.
Still, I checked the item window just in case.
[Mantra]
[The key to open Savitri]
‘It’s not junk.’
It was an object with a clear purpose.
But isn’t that too big for a key?
It’s almost the same size as my body.
Since he had no idea what Savitri was, there was no way he could use it right now, even if it was a key.
‘Something is drawn, but… ….’
Unknown symbols and patterns were engraved on the huge key.
They ranged from patterns the size of my palm to small symbols.
“Ancient letters…same but slightly different colossus? giant?”
Only one letter with a redundant meaning was barely deciphered.
It was possible because he had learned some ancient language while studying magic.
After noticing that the goal of this world, or the game, is actually closely related to the ancient times, I studied it right away.
Thanks to that, it was possible to interpret the ancient magic circle, but this one was a little different.
‘I had a headache because the ancient letters and magic-related letters were written differently.
More data was needed.
It’s hard to interpret right now and it seems like it will take a lot of time, so I decided to leave it at that.
Should I say it’s fortunate that it’s not junk?
I looked back and saw the box.
Fortunately, the box was still opening its black mouth.
My heart trembled when there was probably no chance left.
‘I don’t even want the sword I pulled out in the first place. Please, just one more useful named item… ….’
Even if I was lucky enough to bring out five of them, it would be meaningless if they were all junk.
Of course, that junk could be sold at a high price, but named-level items were so rare that money couldn’t buy them, so I wanted them to come out as items.
“please!”
When I shouted out my wish, Nickel stopped swinging his sword and looked at me.
I felt pathetic, but I tried to ignore it and put my arm back in.
water.
water?
I was taken aback by the unexpected feeling.
However, he didn’t miss it, so he brought out a strange feeling in his hand.
“ah….”
When I took out the mushy thing, the inside of the box became normal.
I only took it out 3 times and it’s over.
Sadness came like a wave, but it was unavoidable.
Nickel will have to be satisfied with the sword she drew.
“What is this again?”
I lifted something flimsy in my hand.
It was a black orb the size of my head that could change shape like slime.
I immediately checked the information.
[Chaos Mimic’s core]
A simple explanation.
And it baffled me as much as it was simple.
“Chaos Mimic?”
* * *
Everyone in the mansion knows that I went to the office, so I couldn’t stay long.
I entrusted the key named Mantra to Ludo to send it to Subspace and the core of the Chaos Mimic to Nickel.
Sigh.
When I came out, Amy, who was waiting for me, made a fuss.
“brother!”
“why.”
“Did you know? uh?”
“What?”
What else happened during that brief moment when I went underground?
I haven’t even met Salem yet, so I don’t know what’s going on.
“Someone from the Duke of Morheim is coming!”
“Anyone from Morheim?”
I heard that there was a letter from Amy, but the timing was wrong.
Did you guess that I would visit the mansion?
At first, he nodded and calmed Amy down.
“Calm down a little. Because it’s no big deal.”
“What’s wrong with this! What a duke!”
Amy’s reaction was amazing because I had met Bahat Alven and Minus Morhaim casually, as well as my memories as a modern person.
In any case, if someone came from Morheim, it wouldn’t be a bad thing, so there was no big worry.
“Be prepared to respond. I don’t know if he came to see me or to see you.”
“I already told Maria.”
“right. I was going to ask, but how did you hire Maria?”
“Drunn-nim introduced you?”
Is it Salem? I didn’t know that Maria had a connection with Salem.
Either way, it wasn’t a bad thing.
Rather, it was nice because I felt like I was taking care of the part that I hadn’t been paying attention to.
‘Maria Franz. The owner of the Franz Merchant Company, who will grow in power at once from the latter half of the Northern War that will take place later. In the second half of the game, a named character that will occupy one of the top 5 continents.’
I know you’re quite ambitious, but I don’t know how you got hired.
I’ll have to ask Salem about this in detail.
“My brother has to come out, so I waited because I was able to leave the office too, right? Since the Duke of Morheim will be arriving soon, I have to go and ask for the understanding of the other business partners I had appointments with today.”
“okay. Go see.”
“Your brother should go with you. What are you talking about?”
“I?”
“then! Do you know how big your brother’s stake is at the top, as he invested in the beginning? And given Cromwell’s name, my brother is also in charge of this guild.”
“Where is that nonsense….”
Amy’s eyes were fierce.
I was not afraid of even the Aura Master, but I was afraid of my younger sister.
In the end, I couldn’t win over my sister and headed to the drawing room together.
There, as many as five people from other upper ranks whose turn was delayed were waiting.
“Nice to meet you, Mr Cromwell. My name is Gion Hanson, the head of the Rodlen Branch of the Matthew Company.”
“It is an honor to meet you, Mr. Cromwell! I am….”
After receiving the greetings from the upper ranks one by one, someone spoke first before Amy could speak.
“I have already heard the story. Are there guests coming from Morhaime?”
“yes. sorry.”
“no. I didn’t know in advance, I heard that it was a sudden visit. It is unavoidable.”
At that time, the representative of the Tayton Company, who had been listening quietly, carefully opened his mouth.
“Anyway, what happened to the Duke of Morhaime…?”
“We don’t know that yet. I guess I have to meet you to know.”
“Ah, that’s right. It can be.”
Other top officials did not immediately believe in Amy’s answer.
The representative of the Tayton Company also expressed that it could be done in words, but the expression and gestures were nuanced as if they understood what they were hiding.
“I wonder if you came to see His Excellency, not from the Cromwell Company… …?”
“everyone.”
Before Amy could say anything, I stepped in first.
I hated being bothered, and since I really didn’t know anything, I had nothing to say.
That’s why, as he spoke, he secretly let go of the spirit of the universal enemy obtained by imprinting Al-Gurd.
“I’ll give you some more tea. Maybe you should wait.”
I ordered the staff next to me to pour more tea for the guests.
Those who sensed a bit of coercion from my words quietly kept their mouths shut.
“Sir Cromwell. It is said that a guest from the Duke of Morheim has just entered Welton Castle.”
“All right.”
The distance from the castle gate to the mansion is not that long, so it should be quick.
I spoke to the people who quietly started drinking tea.
“We have guests from the Duke of Morheim, so please excuse us for a moment. I am sorry to treat you like this, since you are the first guest.”
“Oh no! we are fine There is absolutely no need to apologize.”
Tayton’s agent, who asked the first question, threw up his hands.
As I looked at it with a smile, I thought of Morhaiim’s soon-to-be-arrived guest.
‘Who’s coming? Rather than that, why do they come?’
Almost half a year since we shared a meal at Muriel.
I hadn’t contacted her in the meantime, but it seemed like things were going pretty well from the rumors I heard in the world.
I was determined to unpack the information.
Having one of the dukes on my side was a great advantage to me as the emperor was my enemy.
‘At this point, can it be considered that I took the bait?’
First of all, you have to talk to the guest who has arrived to know.
“A guest from the Duke of Morheim has arrived!”
Waiting in the drawing room, I nodded.
Since it is a guest from a noble place, it would be appropriate to respond in a different place.
“Amy, is there an annex to my house?”
“I already told you to guide me separately.”
also my brother
You’re one step ahead of me.
“Cow guest!”
While I was about to leave the drawing room with Amy, I felt a commotion outside.
When I opened the door, wondering what was going on, I bumped into someone who was right in front of the door.
“uh! long time no see?”
A woman who naturally greets you as if you had met the day before.
Looking behind me, I saw a restless employee.
It seems that he went straight this way instead of going where he was guided.
“Long time no see, Greta.”
Greta Morhaime.
Minus’ younger sister and the tomboy of the Duke of Morhaime.
However, his skills could not be called a tomboy at all.
‘A talented person unknown to the world.’
And standing next to her was Danard Slay, the vice-captain of the Knights of Morheim.
“Greta Morhaime! Danard Slay!”
“Not just agents….”
“Why did Morhaim’s brother come to talk about something?”
From behind came the sounds of surprise and whispers of conversation.
It seemed that he was talking inaudibly, but I could hear everything.
‘I’m curious too.’
What the hell had happened to come to the vice-captain of the Order of Blood and Blood?
‘I should find out from now on.’
I spread my hands and said.
“I will guide you. Let’s go.”
