chapter 207 – First Sight(3)


    [Earth Orb]


    [SSS-rank]


    [Special Abilities: Giant, Earth Spirit, Titan]


    *Giant: One who never breaks. It gives absolutedefense to those who have the orb andalso increases attackpower.


    *Earth Spirit: Grants the power of the spirit of the Earth. When standing on theground, all abilities increase, and you gainaffinity with theground.


    *Titan: You gain the power of the original giant born on the Earth.


    “Oh…” There was a saying that simplicity was best. Kang Shin-hyuk thought thatthis orb fits that saying perfectly. In short, it was a treasure thatamplified defense and attack insanely.


    “It’s absurd.”


    -When you’re standing on the ground, you canexpect an additional increase to stats. You’ve received one powerful artifact.


    The administrator was right. Of course, the Shinfeng Orb,Dark Spirit Pearl, Great Heavenly Spirit, and Water Orb eachhad special abilities, so this was the first time he received an orb that specialized justin physical battle. Even just holding it in his handamplified his abilities immensely, so he could only imagine how powerful it wouldbe in the Godyer sword. It was a bit surprising,though, that the treasures all appeared in the form of such orbs.


    [How fun. The power of the giant mixed with mine to produce suchafruit.]


    Halo was even surprised after checking the item’s information.


    “This must’ve been because of my refinement of the tree roots.”


    [It harmonized our two powers. Hmm, such a treasure would havebeen impossible to make if it weren’t for your excellent craftsmanship… it’sourcoboration.]


    “Can I take something like this?”


    [Sure. In fact, I’ve returned all the energy except what is in thatorb to thisnd, so rather, I’m theone who has gained a lot.]


    The giant was an X2 rank monster,so the by-products it would’ve produced would have been immeasurable. However, ithad disappeared because Halo used theshackles to turn it into fertilizer forthis world. Therefore, Halo thought at least this would serve as a suitablereward for Kang Shin-hyuk.


    [I’m rather sorry. I thought it would be enoughfor it to reach the X-rank…no, it is possible the orb doesn’t fittherank.]


    “If Halo says so…” Kang Shin-hyuk storedaway from the orb. Just like the other ones, he couldn’t hand itover as it was likely to be apowerful card that would save his life. Additionally,it wouldn’t be effective until it replenished its energy, so he had tosave it fornow.


    “Do you think you can save the world with that giant’s energy?”


    [It was a monster that could destroy the world, but it’simpossible to save it. However, I was able to takecare of them so they can live in abundance forthe rest of their lives. That is thanks to the fields you created.]


    “Is that so…” Itwas gloomy to hear that this world couldn’t be saved.He recalled the image of Neorust as he thought of it.


    [But, with you, the vitality and spiritual power you possess, it may bepossible to sprout new nts in thisnd.]


    “Is there still more I can do here?” Kang Shin-hyuk swept his eyesover the area the giant had died before climbing onto the bike.


    [Sure. The seeds of this world are dead, so new ones are needed.]


    “Seed? Oh, I don’t know exactly what kindof seed it is, but I’ll check the tradingboard.”


    -Member.


    [Anvil, that is not the type of seed I’m talking about…]


    -Member, the quest is over, so let’s go back right now.


    The administrator’s message seemed somewhat cold. However, he had just caught the giant sothat he couldn’t leave right away. Theyhad to celebrate with the elves, repairfacilities that had copsed, expand the fields…


    [The seed I’mtalking about is your love…]


    -Questpleted! Returning to My Room!


    The next moment, Kang Shin-hyuk was in his MyRoom.


    -Sorry, member, I returnedyou by my authority as an administrator.


    “No, it’s okay. I waste to understandwhat Halo was saying.” He didn’t know what would havehappened with the elves had he stayed. Kang Shin-hyuk cleared his heartand looked around. The dim lighting,a fairly luxurious bed, and a burning furnace.There was even a nice anvil in front of thefurnacenow.


    “There wasn’t an anvil or furnace before.”


    -This is a questreward.


    It was a high-quality facility iparable to the simple stove and anvil he had been carrying.Kang Shin-hyuk looked at the anvil and suddenly felt his pulsequicken.


    “What is this… branch?” On top ofit was a branch about the size of hishand. On it was the leaf he used tomunicatewithHalo.


    -He said that when you finish the quest, you will receive the best branches.


    “Hah, he sent them in advance… can anyone use this kind of magic?”


    -It’s impossible. Would you like to check its information?


    Kang Shin-hyuk gently examined the branches with his emotion skill.


    [The EarlyBranch]


    [???]


    [The purest branch of a tree that has grown sincethe beginning. It can umte a vast amount of energy and purify it.]


    “I wonder what I did to look at this.”


    -It would be nice to have anaffinity with the Great Heavenly Spirit… it feels a littletoo early to try and process it.


    “It’s still a long time away.” Still,there was something to be gained by examining the branch withspiritual power. He put it away carefullyin his inventory andid down on the soft bed.


    “The bed is also softer.”


    -The dimension quest you solved this time involved a lotof high-ranking beings, so the rewards wereinevitablybetter.


    “How about the quest on the Neorust side?”


    -That is not the name of the world… probably, you willreceive more than this quest if you seed.


    Why? There were no traces of other Hero Universe members in that world; therewas only the artifactcreated by Anvil.


    “…Is it such an importantartifact?”


    -That you will probably realize for yourself.


    Kang Shin-hyuk stood up, pursing his lips.


    -Would you like to go backtoEarth?


    “No, I’m trying to think of what Ishould make since I got the orbs.”


    -What will you make?


    “A belt.”


    -…


    “A beadedbelt.”


    ***


    Kang Shin-hyuk returned to Earth safely after finishing his work. ire, who was dealing with customersat the bar, shook his hand with a brightsmile after heentered.


    “You’re here?”


    “Yes, I’ll changeclothes.”


    “No, business is overanyway. Come and sit down; I’ll give you something delicious.”


    “You guys are asking me to leave?” The superhuman still left in the store clicked his tongue.He was one Kang Shin-hyuk recognized from TV as a high-ranker.


    “I don’t think we have any ns to hide our rtionship anymore, but Idon’t know if the conversation will go well with Eunah.”


    “No, what kind of rtionship do the Korean superhumans knowabout?”


    “Korea?” The manughed at ire’s frown.


    “Don’t you know that you’re not just talking about Korea? No. 5 in theinternational ranks is entangled with the Alchemist. So, you twoare really dating? I also thought you had a better chance thantheEmpress.”


    “If you’re curious, whydon’t you ask her directly?” Kang Shin-hyuk sat at thebar table as he said that. The customer emptied his ss and stoodup.


    “Me? I don’t want to die. Then, I’ll vanish as you wish, so please doyour best inlove.”


    “Love?” Shin Eunah appeared at that moment. Witheveryone frozen, she first looked at Kang Shin-hyukand ire to confirm they weren’t doinganything particrly suspicious. The two hadn’t even been holding handssince he had just arrived, then Shin Eunah looked atthe man with clearrelief.


    “So, who is datingwho?”


    “Ah, Thunder Empress. It’s been a while! It’s me; I washoping to have an affairwith thebartender.”


    “Aren’t you married?” The man who wasn’t aware Shin Eunah was that knowledgeableabout him was sweating as he backed up.


    “Ah… that…”


    “Tsu.” Shin Eunah clicked her tongue at hisattitude.


    “A cheating man is the worst. Don’t betray your loved one. Nexttime I hear such a rumor, I will punish you severely on behalf oftheassociation.”


    “Well, then! Of course! Everyone have a good evening!”The man disappeared from the bar, leaving behind only his tears.Kang Shin-hyuk and ire looked at Eunah, ncing away when shelooked back atthem.


    “…Both have you been busy these days.”


    “I was doing a personal request.”


    “I was one a dimensional quest.”


    “I wonder what it was. Uncle Halodoesn’t talk much.” Shin Eunah walked down and satnext to Kang Shin-hyuk, then put her head on hisshoulder.


    “I want to be together today. Tell me about thedimensionalquest.”


    “…”


    “…” ire and Kang Shin-hyuk shared a nce, thinking the samething.


    “Then, a drink first? Non-alcoholic for Shin-hyuk.”


    “Thank you, ire. Yes, there’s not much to say. Halo wanted to protect the elvesand stop a giant…” Rather than dating; it felt like they wereraising a child. Kang Shin-hyuk shrugged and told the storyof the shackles he made. It was agrotesque story, but Shin Eunah listened with her eyes shining all thewhile.


    Halo suffered from the anger of ire and Kang Shin-hyuk the next day, as they learnedthe elves of that world were aiming for Kang Shin-hyuk’s chastity.