Choi Hyun-seok’s expression was quite awkward.
He had just been told that his skin was like a mineral.
“Are you kidding me?”
“No. I’m serious.”
“But calling a person a mineral…”
“I’m serious. Even looking at it again, it’s closer to a mineral reaction than a living organism.”
Sullivan’s expression was endlessly serious.
“Please explain in detail.”
“Do you know the concept of mana conductivity? It indicates how easily mana flows through an object.”
“Yes. To some extent.”
Choi Hyun-seok had known about it for a long time.
He had experimented by flowing mana into various objects.
He just didn’t know the term ‘mana conductivity’.
He was aware of the concept itself.
Sullivan continued the explanation.
“Mr. Choi, your body has an abnormally high mana conductivity. It’s dozens of times higher than that of a normal human.”
“Hmm, could it be because I use a lot of mana?”
“No. Even a legendary human doesn’t show this level of conductivity.”
“…”
“In fact, Hyun-ah over there has a considerably high conductivity even among legends. But compared to Mr. Choi, it doesn’t even reach half.”
Only then did Choi Hyun-seok realize that the situation was unusual.
Those who have reached the level of a legend have high mana conductivity because they have handled mana for a long time.
Park Hyun-ah has a high conductivity even compared to such legends.
But he is said to have several times higher conductivity than Park Hyun-ah.
How should he accept this?
“It’s impossible for a living organism to have such high mana conductivity.”
“Is this a problem?”
“In theory, there’s no problem. It’s actually good. If the conductivity is high, it becomes easier to use magic or aura, and various restrictions disappear.”
“Ah.”
Choi Hyun-seok can infuse much more mana into one aura than others.
He had always wondered why, but it seemed to be because of his high mana conductivity.
“Then isn’t it a good thing?”
“No. Look at this.”
Suddenly, Sullivan walked to the corner of the cabin.
Rummaging through a drawer, she took out a fist-sized metal chunk.
“This is a mineral called Ertel.”
“Ertel?”
“Yes. It has the highest mana conductivity.”
Sullivan injected mana into the Ertel.
Then the Ertel began to change its shape.
It became a small dagger, then suddenly turned into a bowl, etc.
It changed its appearance from time to time according to Sullivan’s mana.
“Ertel can change its shape according to mana like this.”
“That’s amazing.”
“What you’re about to see will be even more amazing.”
Sullivan came over and injected mana into Choi Hyun-seok.
Then Choi Hyun-seok’s skin began to ripple as if it were alive.
“Uh, uh!? Why is it doing this!?”
“Mr. Choi’s body has similar properties to Ertel. So, its shape changes according to mana.”
The body, which had been changing continuously, returned to its original state when Sullivan let go.
‘I thought this only happened with Magiche [a substance or energy source], but it happens with mana too…’
In fact, Choi Hyun-seok is familiar with body transformation.
After experiencing an accident(?) in Rotark’s lab before, he became able to transform his body.
Now he was even creating and using aura using it.
However, he learned for the first time that his body could be changed with mana like this.
“But is this a problem?”
Sullivan nodded with a serious expression.
“Ertel is a very expensive mineral. It’s useful for making magic tools and equipment. However, no item is ever made of pure Ertel.”
“Why is that?”
“Because it can change its shape with mana at any time.”
Sullivan picked up the Ertel again.
“For example, if there is a sword made of pure Ertel.”
At the same time as she spoke, the Ertel instantly took the shape of a dagger.
“The moment the enemy knows that fact, it is no longer a sword. Because it can change its shape with mana.”
The dagger in her hand turned into a flower.
Only then could Choi Hyun-seok realize what Sullivan was trying to say.
“Then, could it be…”
“Yes. Mr. Choi’s body is the same. I could change Mr. Choi’s body, and so could the other person. Until now, they just didn’t try because they didn’t know that fact.”
“…”
“The bigger problem is that the body can react and change even with indirect mana. Like this.”
Sullivan released mana again.
This time, instead of sending it directly to Ertel, it passed nearby, but even so, Ertel trembled and changed into a strange shape.
“It’s not this sensitive right now, but you should keep in mind that Mr. Choi’s body may become like this in the future.”
“Hoo…”
This was a really serious problem.
What if his body changed at will every time he was hit by the enemy’s magic or aura?
He would have to give up on close combat forever.
“Is there a solution?”
“I’ve never seen anything like this before… Of course, there are no records either.”
“I actually handle Magiche. The first time my body changed was because of Magiche, could that be related?”
Choi Hyun-seok asked, just in case.
Then Sullivan’s eyes sharpened.
“Magiche… There has never been a case where a human has handled Magiche. It would be worth investigating.”
“Please.”
Choi Hyun-seok bowed his head deeply.
Sullivan patted him on the shoulder as if to tell him not to worry.
“Don’t think too seriously. This might be an opportunity.”
“Opportunity…?”
“Once the stability is secured, you will have a body that far exceeds the limits of humans.”
Sullivan said with a smile.
“There’s also a saying that a crisis is an opportunity, right?”
Choi Hyun-seok chuckled at her words.
A crisis is an opportunity.
It was his favorite quote.
‘Yes. If I want to do it somehow, it will be done. I’m sure I can find a solution.’
Currently, there is a fatal risk, but there are also advantages that are no less than that.
Solving this problem may be an opportunity to grow once again.
“Let’s come and get tested periodically in the future. I’ll try to find a way in my own way.”
Choi Hyun-seok nodded at Sullivan’s words.
‘I should research it in my own way too.’
It was a problem that he would have had to face someday.
Choi Hyun-seok planned for the future, grateful that he had noticed it even now.
***
A few days later, somewhere in Inemosit [a fictional location].
Choi Hyun-seok had a look of emotion on his face.
“Finally… finally…!”
Rachel also looked at Choi Hyun-seok with teary eyes.
“Hero!”
“Rachel!”
The two hugged each other, sobbing.
After all, it was like Rachel clinging to an old tree.
Anyway, their hearts were together.
‘Disgusting guys…’
Park Hyun-ah, who was next to them, subtly took three steps back.
Whether she did or not, Choi Hyun-seok and Rachel were in a festive mood.
“Finally, I’ve reached level 1,000!”
“Eughyaaaaa!”
Choi Hyun-seok and Rachel roared, raising their hands.
“Oh, please don’t make such a fuss.”
Choi Hyun-seok and Rachel did not give in to Park Hyun-ah’s nagging.
“Hero! The days of suffering in this world are passing by…”
“I struggled to live day by day… It was like hell…!”
“That’s right! It was so hard to fall into the Demon King’s fortress!”
Choi Hyun-seok’s face hardened at the word Demon King’s fortress.
“Ah… that’s…”
Rachel, realizing her mistake, rolled her eyes around.
Choi Hyun-seok’s gaze becomes more and more persistent.
“Hero is the best! Level 1,000 is so cool! Awesome!”
Rachel cheered exaggeratedly and praised Choi Hyun-seok.
Choi Hyun-seok chuckled at the sight of her trying to avoid the crisis somehow.
Today is a happy day, so it’s okay to let it go once.
‘It’s a result-oriented story, but thanks to starting in the Demon King’s army, I was able to become this strong so quickly.’
If Choi Hyun-seok had started on the human side instead of the Demon King’s fortress, could he have grown like this?
Instead of growing, he would have died with a high probability.
Thanks to falling into the Demon King’s army, or rather Hemorn Fortress [a location], he met Raidrun [a character].
Since then, he has been able to overcome the many trials Hemis [a character] has given him and come this far.
Looking only at the results, Rachel’s mistake created the current Choi Hyun-seok.
“Hero! Let’s measure your combat power to commemorate level 1,000!”
“Good!”
Since he has reached a monumental level, measuring combat power cannot be missed.
Choi Hyun-seok approached Park Hyun-ah.
“Sister. Please lend me the measuring device once.”
“Why? You have one too.”
“Doesn’t mine only measure up to 200,000?”
Park Hyun-ah swallowed a laugh at Choi Hyun-seok’s words.
“Do you think you’ve already exceeded 200,000 combat power?”
“Because you never know…”
Choi Hyun-seok scratched the back of his head, smiling awkwardly.
“I’ll just buy you a new one. I have points left anyway.”
“Oh! Thank you!”
Park Hyun-ah purchased a high-end combat power measuring device from the Hero Store and handed it over.
Choi Hyun-seok, who received the measuring device, turned it around and examined it.
“Hoo… This feels like sports sunglasses. Can I just wear it around?”
“You can measure up to 600,000 with that, so keep that in mind.”
“600,000? Last time, you said your sister’s was measured to be over 1 million?”
“Would I use store equipment? Of course, it’s custom-made! Custom.”
“Ah…”
I thought it was the end when I bought the item, but it seemed to be further improved from there.
‘I should ask her to do it for me later.’
It would be best to get a double curse if I asked as soon as I received the gift.
Choi Hyun-seok vowed to ask at the right time next time.
“Okay, then let’s check!”
“Good.”
Soon, the combat power measurement began.
Choi Hyun-seok confidently put his hand on his hip.
Rachel placed the combat power measuring device on the rock and brought her face to it.
“Let’s see…”
The numbers on the measuring device start to rise rapidly.
“Breakthrough 100,000!”
“Oh!”
“150,000!”
“Let’s go!”
“190,000…!”
Choi Hyun-seok and Rachel waited for the results with nervous expressions.
Beep!
Finally, the measurement is completed.
“How much is it? How much did it come out!?”
Choi Hyun-seok asked in a hurry.
“Keu~! It’s a pity.”
“How much is it?”
“It’s 198,328.”
Combat power barely reached 200,000.
[Combat Power: 198,328]
Choi Hyun-seok nodded with a satisfied face.
Even if it was a little short of the target, this was enough.
“I just need to level up a little more in the future.”
It was when he picked up the combat power measuring device and put it into his inventory familiarly.
“Hey. I’m going now.”
“Where are you going?”
“I’m going to educate Abelson [a character] later.”
“Ah…”
Choi Hyun-seok’s expression turned gloomy for a moment.
“Sister. How long will I be neglected? I’ve already reached the promised level of 1,000…”
“Let’s start in earnest from tomorrow. You’ve escaped the paper body, so it’s time to upgrade the software.”
At her words, Choi Hyun-seok’s expression brightened as if he had never been depressed.
“Thank you!”
“Then I’ll go. You’ve had a hard time, so take a good rest today.”
“Yes! Good work!”
Park Hyun-ah left.
Choi Hyun-seok and Rachel, who were left behind, looked at each other.
“I don’t think she’s gone, right?”
“Yes. I think so.”
A sinister smile appeared on their faces.
“Then shall we start the real party?”
“Kheeheeheet! Good!”
Choi Hyun-seok took out a yellow fruit from the inventory.
“Haa… Hero! Rachel has been waiting for this day.”
“I’ve endured as much as I can… I can’t take it anymore!”
Dushebariche [a fictional fruit], which means sweet greed.
In the meantime, he didn’t eat it because he was conscious of Park Hyun-ah, but today is a happy day.
One is okay.
Choi Hyun-seok carefully cut the fruit with mana.
“Keu! Look at this color!”
Saliva dripped from Rachel’s mouth.
“Sister was right. The inventory is so useful.”
The fruit was very fresh because it was stored in the inventory as soon as it was picked.
“Then I will enjoy it!”
“Aang~”
The moment Choi Hyun-seok and Rachel were about to put the fruit in their mouths.
“You bastards! I knew this would happen!”
“Hee, Hero! We’re screwed!”
“I don’t know! Just shove it in your mouth!”
Choi Hyun-seok and Rachel put the fruit in their mouths as they grabbed it.
“Spit it out! Spit it out!”
That day, Abelson went out to find Park Hyun-ah, who had not come even though it was the promised time.
After walking for a while.
He was startled to find Park Hyun-ah trying to cut open Choi Hyun-seok and Rachel’s stomachs and ran to her.
“Plea, please bear with it!”
“Let go! I have to fix these bastards’ habits!”
“You’re really going to die!”
Abelson is tearing Park Hyun-ah apart.
She secretly hid a piece of fruit in her arms without anyone knowing.