Chapter 7 – Level Up
Thanks to the combat suit, my mind was focused and I remembered my original purpose that I had forgotten.
I took out a box containing magic stones from inside the safe.
Inside the box were F-class magic stones that emit a soft blue light.
I picked up one of them and lifted it up.
[Do you want to absorb the magic stone?]
Instead of a message popping up, Sunni’s voice was heard.
I wondered if this was the effect of synchronization.
‘Absorb it.’
The magic stone was absorbed in a familiar form.
It disappeared with my hand as if it melted like the black magic stone I picked up at the gate.
I was stunned for a moment by the sight.
I felt a bit relieved to feel a cool and refreshing energy flowing through me, different from the painful hot feeling at that time.
“…..”
There was no significant change.
‘This…. Did the experience increase?’
Then Suni’s voice was heard.
[It is calculated that if you absorb 37 more magic stones similar to the current one, you can level up.]
“…”
I didn’t think I would be able to level up as one.
’37….’
More than expected.
One F-class magic stone costs around one million won.
In cash, it is close to 40 million won.
I had to pour out almost all the magic stones I had collected during my life as a Hunter.
It was a level up from level 1 to level 2.
However, this kind of magic stone goes in.
If this is a game, leveling up becomes increasingly difficult.
This wasn’t a game, it was an awakening ability, so I couldn’t bear the hopeful thought that it would be different.
It was a fairly expensive ability.
Should I or should I not?
I was a little worried.
But I also thought that it was unnecessary worry.
It doesn’t make sense that an Awakener would worry about this kind of money.
Unbeknownst to me, I was thinking from the perspective of the general public.
“What do you think about it?”
Involuntarily, I asked Suni.
[We recommend that you level up.]
“Why?”
[Stands to get information.]
“Information?”
[This is because the information obtained along with the growth of the system by leveling up now is expected to be very important in the future direction of the owner’s growth.]
Sunni wasn’t saying anything wrong, but before that, my heart was already inclined.
Now that I’ve awakened, I don’t have to worry about money like this.
It’s not that there aren’t other means of leveling up other than this, but that takes time.
I could level up right now, but it was hard to put up with it.
It started absorbing the magic stones in the box.
The magic stone is absorbed and disappears.
It hasn’t been long since I woke up.
It seemed that the mindlessness of the hunter who had not yet completely disappeared, and the magic stones he had collected so far disappeared, and his stomach ached.
Absorbed 37.
“…….”
[……]
An awkward silence passed.
Didn’t level up.
Only 5 stacked magic stones remained.
And naturally, I was able to know the number of magic stones I had.
’43….’
Perhaps aware of my unspoken discomfort, Sunni hurriedly said,
[There was an error due to the difference in the amount of magical power each magic stone possesses. I think you can level up with one or two.]
‘I think this guy is perplexed’
“Are you sure?”
[Yes…. I’m sure.]
Sunni seemed to have died.
There are huge sunk costs.
Since I came this far, I had no choice but to go even if I had to pour all five instead of one or two.
And after absorbing not one, but two, I heard Suni’s voice of relief.
[The level has risen.]
〈 Unho Level 2〉
〈 Skill 〉
〈 Physical Strength Lv 1〉
〈Login Lv 1〉
〈 Inventory Lv 1〉
〈 Battle Suit Lv 1〉
〈 Skill Points 1〉
‘One skill point.’
That was the only change.
Leveling up didn’t change anything special.
Is this the only way to become stronger?
I thought it would give at least 4 points per skill, but it was surprisingly well done.
‘It’s too little….’
I tried to turn the happiness circuit around, wondering if it would be given more if the level went up, but it didn’t seem to be the case.
[Information has been updated.]
“What information.”
[These are the effects of upgrading skills. Would it be okay if I displayed it as a message?]
“Try.”
〈 Body Strengthening Lv 2: Strengthens the body.〉
〈Login Lv 2: One save point is added.〉
〈 Inventory Lv 2: Doubles storage space.〉
〈 Battle Suit Lv 2: Strengthens the Battle Suit.〉
I was coveted for the inventory skill.
Storage space doubled, so the increase in skill enhancement was quite large.
But for now, I think the first step is to improve my fighting ability.
Inventory was mostly about convenience, so even if I was attracted to it, it was pushed out of the priority list.
Physical enhancement and battle suit.
“What do you think should be uploaded first?”
[Physical strengthening is recommended.]
“The reason is?”
[Physical strengthening is directly related to the owner’s safety. And because it affects the battle suit.]
“A battle suit?”
[Yes. One of the power sources of the combat suit is the owner. It is predicted that more power will be needed if the combat suit skill has grown. If so, it can be seen that raising physical ability is a better option.]
“The power source is me, not the magic stone?”
[Yes. The battle suit is the master’s awakening skill. It can be charged with magic stones, but charging through the owner is the most efficient.]
I raised the energy state of the battle suit with my thoughts.
〈 Battle Suit Energy Level: 78% 〉
The amount of remaining energy was considerably higher than expected.
“Is this suit charged?”
[I charged it while waiting before wearing it.]
“Is it a natural charge?”
[Basically, it takes 10 hours to fully charge from 0% to 100%. If the suit is damaged, the time increases exponentially.]
You don’t need to recharge it with magic stones.
That meant that there was no need for maintenance.
[And by absorbing the master’s magic, it can be rapidly charged.]
“You charge from me? Are you charging now?”
[Currently, it is charging by absorbing the surrounding magic power. Unless otherwise instructed, it is constantly absorbing and recharging the surrounding magic power.]
An absurd sound of absorbing the surrounding mana came out.
[If you only wear it and there is no activity, the charge rate is slightly higher than the energy consumption rate.]
“Are you saying it will charge as long as you wear it?”
[Yes. However, it takes about an hour to charge 1%, so it is recommended to charge it after taking it off.]
It is said that even if you wear it, it will be slightly charged.
Even that alone was already enough to open the door.
Now it is 78 percent.
What would happen if I charged the remaining 20%?
I was suddenly curious.
“If you charge 20 percent from me, how long will it take?”
[Two seconds is enough.]
It was much faster than I thought.
It seemed like it could be considered 10 percent per second.
“Charge it by 20%.”
[20% fast charge is executed.]
I felt energy draining from my body.
It wasn’t such a good feeling.
[20% charge complete.]
I felt a little tired, but not to the extent of being burdensome.
‘I think it’ll be fine if I use it when I’m in a hurry.’
If you raise the physical strength skill, the amount of magical power in your body will naturally increase.
Well, if it wasn’t for magical power, there was no reason for the body to show such a dramatic change.
It is definitely a good choice to use body reinforcement rather than a suit.
[Would you like to use skill points for Physical Strength Lv 1?]
“Lets do it.”
〈 Physical Strengthen Lv 2: Strengthens the body.〉
In an instant, the area in front of my eyes turned white.
A slight dizziness occurred.
– Woodeukwoodeuk.
There was a sound like bones breaking.
There was no pain.
Awesome.
I blinked and my vision returned.
When I looked in the mirror, I saw that my height and body had grown.
“OMG….”
As he awakened, his height, which had been over 180, grew and looked over 190.
Even though he had grown considerably taller, the sense of intimidation of the well-drawn muscles visible from the top of the suit without loss of muscle was great.
‘Is this normal for my height and size to increase just because I strengthened my skills?’
It would have been difficult if the skill had grown larger each time it was strengthened.
I clenched my fist.
It felt like it could break anything.
Certainly, incomparable power overflowed.
The senses are also sensitive.
“How strong have I become?”
[It is not possible to compare due to lack of data, but the strength of the current owner’s skin is similar to the protection strength of the current combat suit.]
“My skin has the same strength as the shield of a battle suit?”
[Compared to the suit before awakening, it is twice as strong.]
The combat suit has also been upgraded.
So compared to before, the efficiency is about twice as high.
It became a strength similar to that of a battle suit.
