Chapitre 63: The dexterity of a madman
The problem is that I, who has this money, am a wizard trapped in a crazy world called [Cthulhu World]. To survive in this world, you need a lot of money. And when you think about the money that will be spent from now on and the funds needed for various plans, it is definitely not a lot of money.
Moreover, even an absurd amount of money is ultimately an amount that can only be reached by handling it as ideally and safely as possible.
'Because it was a magic stone, I was able to dispose of it without making a fuss.'
It is impossible to get the full price for other items, and most of them are impossible to dispose of.
A cursed golden scale harvested from the body of a golden dancer. Originally, it was an item that should have been shared with Jang Hyeon-deok, but Jang Hyeon-deok waved his hand and refused. It is a worthy item.
Where and how on earth would such a cursed item be disposed of?
As can be seen from Jeong Eun-taek's reaction, an ordinary person can face catastrophe with just a single piece of scale, let alone dispose of it.
Although there are other methods if you go to other regions, there is only one place in Paju where you can dispose of these items.
Cheongeumdang.
Unlike Jeong Eun-taek's Geumchon Pawnshop, which is clumsily run as a secret store that is not a secret, Cheongeumdang is a truly secret store. It is a place that operates on a membership system and cannot even be accessed without a recommendation from an existing member.
I didn't think I would be able to get in right away. In the first place, there is a set level for receiving Cheongeumdang member recommendations. The reason I brought up the story of Cheongeumdang to Jeong Eun-taek today was simply to check how the abstract concept of level restrictions operates.
'Well, I can't say I wasn't impatient, but... … .'
I asked them to wait, but in the end they refused.
When you go back 2-3 weeks later, you will be asked to wait with another excuse.
'I guess I'll have to talk to him again after I eventually reach level 30, which is the entry requirement.'
I'm now level 25, so there isn't much left.
I wanted to get rid of those cursed gold items as soon as possible... … Judging by the atmosphere, it seems like it will take some time.
After going out for the first time in a while, I headed to the refrigerator and filled it with the ingredients I purchased on my way back.
It was a short outing after a week of being out of doors, but I have no intention of going out again for a while.
Using magical power, the items in the backpack were levitated in the air.
"Let's see… … ."
First of all, the folder given by Tudor.
I should read that too, but right now there are things I want to do first. So, I made a light gesture toward the folder, and the folder was stored on a shelf in the corner of the room, making a fluttering sound as if it was flapping wings.
As for the other items I bought at the pawn shop... … All kinds of miscellaneous things are floating in the air. A water bottle, a fragment of a jujube tree struck by lightning, a piece of stone with a strange pattern engraved on it, several artificial rubies, a skein of silk thread, a bundle of amulets of unknown origin, a false sword that shamans might carry, and even a mirror that is said to prevent possession.
We will begin the process of turning these clutter into something more valuable.
"Then I guess I'll have to clear my desk."
The desk was already occupied by various miscellaneous items. Objects brought from Helistic's laboratory, a wad of paper crumpled after scribbling a magic circle-like shape, pieces of metal, pieces of stone, and fragments of a mask brought from Tanhyeon. And fragments of the golden dancer's body.
"I left it for a while because I was lying down, and it was a complete mess."
Okay, anyway, here's the next task. I used my magic power to sweep away the junk piled up on my desk... … .
hmm… … .
"Where should I put this away?"
After all, a house must have a lot of storage space. In the end, I sighed and piled it in the corner of the room with other miscellaneous items.
Rumbling.
"… … ."
Cancel the statement that it was piled up. Even the previously accumulated miscellaneous items were destroyed. The room suddenly looked like a pawn shop right after Jeong Ye-eun had an accident.
"I'll clean it up later… … ."
I placed an object on the desk, ignoring the hellish sight the paranoid demon had created.
widely.
[Myeongdu (B-class accessory): A tool used by shamans or shamans to tell fortunes or perform exorcisms.
Yejian: The effect of the unique characteristic 'God's energy' increases by 30%.
Pasabukdu: Blocks the effect of 'possession' with a 60% chance.
Restrictions on use: For those who do not have the unique characteristic 'Magnificence', it is nothing more than an old antique.
Special measures are required for use by those who do not have 'spirit'.
※ Can be strengthened]
Okay, shall we begin?
By concentrating my mind, I released the power contained in [Carcosa's Mask].
Giiiing… … .
[The unique function of the L-class accessory 'Carcosa's Mask', 'Madman's Dexterity', is activated.
// Madman's Dexterity: You can unlock the artifact's hidden abilities or attempt to modify it to give it other abilities. Plus +100% success rate for inventions, repairs, research, and development.
However, whenever you use this ability, you will attempt a Sanity check. Each time you fail a check, a random bout of madness takes over your mind.]
A yellow, glowing, slimy energy body flows out from the mask. Although it is in a position where I cannot see it due to the angle, I can guess its shape and movement because I have magical power perception.
My head would now be covered in yellow, writhing tentacles.
Right now, he definitely has nothing to say even if someone calls him a monster. If anyone had been around, they would have felt terrible fear and confusion upon seeing me.
Translucent yellow tentacles sprouting from the mask began caressing the bean on the desk.
And one more thing.
[Ancient God's Guardian (Class B magic tool): It is a protective amulet with the power to drive away unclean powers and weaken the beings of the abyss. The blessings of the ancient gods reside.]
This item was brought from an abandoned hospital in Gamaksan Mountain. Contrary to the grandiose explanation, it is a weak item, so it cannot stop the voices and nightmares that try to penetrate my mind.
But let's add a few things here. Pieces of wood, high-purity magic stones, pieces of golden dancer's scales, and even purified water… … .
Device Device… … .
The ominous yellow light emanating from the mask begins to color the entire room. The objects I prepared begin to orbit around Myeongdu, who is fixed as if nailed in the air.
Each item had an ordinary appearance that could be found in a market or an antique store, but now that it had received golden magic and began to shine brilliantly, none of the items could now be called ordinary.
I raised more magical power, and Carcosa's mask exerted a surreal influence on each object floating on the desk according to my will.
Paaaa!!
An explosion-like flash obscures my vision, and the physical structures that make up the items I prepared disintegrate and disintegrate. Then, they become entangled as one and begin to transform into objects with new shapes and abilities.
Fragments of profound wisdom and the laws that make up all things begin to appear in your mind. How insignificant and trivial are the wisdom and knowledge that mankind has accumulated over a long period of time? The great master of gold, the one with indescribable power, the King in Yellow, who exists on the other side of a distant galaxy, presents deep, deep, deep wisdom. The sound of a golden trumpet made from curses and poisonous flames trapped underground was heard... … .
[System: The exclusive attribute 'Abyss Madness' is activated. Nullifies the effect of madness.]
"Achachacha… … ."
Ugh, I thought you were losing your mind. It seems that the penalty effect depending on the madman's dexterity characteristic was activated, and he almost fell into a state of insanity for a moment. The advanced characteristics that exist in [Cthulhu World] are generally like this. There are few traits that are just plain good. The better the effect, the more it eats away at the user's mind and destroys their soul.
"So, the Abyss Madness trait is a good thing."
The Abyssal Madness trait solves all mental problems except for the two madnesses that are forced into my mind. So, those great beings of the abyss are not directly using me as a slave, but are exerting no influence beyond bothering me by sending me nightmares or nudges from afar.
And that nightmare is now over.
[Ancient God's Mirror (Class A Accessory): An object imbued with the influence of an ancient god has been added to a mirror made for communication with divine beings. It has the power to subdue evil spirits and prevent disasters.
Cheongi Lightning: Blocks the effect of possession and reduces the influence of otherworldly beings.
Heavenly Perspective: You can see your surroundings even in the dark, and your eyesight +100%.
Cheon Seon Jin-gi: Automatically casts the 'Healing Meditation' spell on the designated target and increases the effect of rest by 100%.
Cheonak Mosul: Automatically casts the 'Powerful Hallucination' spell on the designated target and improves sensitivity to magical power or divine power.
※ Producer: Shinhwa Kim
※ Additional enhancement possible]
"good. Complete sleep essentials for a good night's sleep."
The options I needed were two, Cheonki Lightning and Cheonseonjinki, but two more options that I didn't even think of came out because I clumsily increased the critical hit.
"Hallucinations aside, what purpose did you use your eyesight for?"
If anything is going to come out, it's going to be a stat increase option.
Well, I guess it's good. I checked the magic power and resources consumed to strengthen the artifact.
It doesn't cause much strain on the mind, but it eats up a lot of mana.
Besides that, there is some unexpected physical drain... … .
"Umm… … "It doesn't seem like an ability worth using twice a day."
If you overdo it, you can force yourself to use it three or four times, but it may not be a good choice for your health.
Anyway, using it once a day is enough.
"good."
Artifacts can now be modulated, fused, and strengthened. If you start using this ability properly, you may reach a situation where trivial money really doesn't matter. The fact that it can only be used once a day is not a limitation.
Materials worth tens of millions of won can be turned into artifacts worth hundreds of millions or tens of billions of won.
The items we have created now are too much to use just to aid sleep.
As a wizard, I currently have decent abilities, but I cannot escape the constraints that come with being a wizard. However, if you start actively using your artifact enhancement abilities, you may be able to overcome your limitations in that regard.
Of course, it is not free, and it is necessary to collect certain materials in advance to use the desired option. Another problem is that some ingredients are difficult to obtain with money alone.
"Well, Tudor will do something about it."
Anyway, it will be difficult to do any other activities today. I reached for the folder I had left on the shelf. As Tudor often did, the folder lifted itself into the air and flew into my hand.
"Would you like to read it out of courtesy?"
I spent some time reading the list of quests I could choose from and organizing the list of new artifacts to try to strengthen tomorrow, when I saw the sun rising beyond the window.
I guess I should sleep now.
I lay down in bed, anticipating how much my newly created artifact would prevent the nightmares that had been bothering me for so long.
[The unique functions of the A-class accessory 'Ancient God's Mysterious Scenery', 'Heavenly Lightning Lightning' and 'Heavenly Immortal Qi' are activated.
// Cheongi Lightning: Blocks the effect of possession and reduces the influence of otherworldly beings.
Cheon Seon Jin-gi: Automatically casts the 'Healing Meditation' spell on the designated target and increases the effect of rest by 100%.]
I closed my eyes in a cramped room filled with magic tools, cursed objects, by-products of human experimentation, and body fragments of monsters created by beings of the abyss.
I don't know if it was the effect of the artifact or the fatigue that had built up, but I slowly fell asleep, feeling as if my body was falling into a deep abyss.
État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
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