Raided The God’S Warehouse [EN]: Chapter 482

While Se-un was engrossed in writing his thesis in El Aubre, the Diablo Guild also ramped up their activities in Elheim.

KWA-KWANG-!!

“Heh… shattering Elheim’s stalactites.”

“Isn’t there anything tougher around here?”

“That’s all, I’m afraid. This place can’t handle your strength. So… head over there. That place might have a training ground where you can really unleash your power.”

Some guild members were already being recognized and introduced to El Aubre.

Baek-hyun, for example, prioritized collecting samples even after gaining recognition, traveling around fulfilling various requests. However, most guild members, following introductions, made their way to El Aubre first.

Among them, Yoo Seo-ah was the first to arrive in El Aubre.

At a place called ‘Sharp Branch,’ she defeated all the Branch members in a sparring match that began under the guise of confirming her combat prowess.

Thanks to that impressive feat, she was quickly recognized and welcomed to El Aubre.

“Ms. Yoo Seo-ah, a swordswoman recognized for her skills at Sharp Branch, welcome! This is El Aubre, a place where you can prove your own qualifications, confirm the qualifications of others, and verify all the qualifications in the world.”

Yoo Seo-ah was greeted by a guide and entered El Aubre.

The first place she was taken to was an area where sages recognized for their swordsmanship, like herself, were active.

Unlike other areas, this place was filled with swordsmen physically training their swordsmanship and developing new techniques.

“I’ve heard the rumors. You defeated everyone at Sharp Branch on your first day?”

“Impressive. Was the leader there Deril Zeias? He wasn’t quite at the sage level, but he was skilled enough.”

“How about it? Shall we spar right now?”

“Alright.”

“Oh, you’re more open-minded than I thought! I like it!”

“That’s what I call a true swordsman of El Aubre! Prepare the arena immediately!”

“Haha, a welcome ceremony after a long time! This will be a fun sight to see!”

Thus, the sparring in El Aubre began.

They had earned the position of sage by being recognized for their exceptional swordsmanship, but they were, at their core, swordsmen.

They enjoyed refining their swordsmanship through countless clashes, rather than solely focusing on creating and researching techniques in isolation.

Clang, clang!

“Heo! Amazing! Who taught you? Your swordsmanship is great, but your footwork is truly astonishing!”

“Incredibly light movements. Quick sword… no, is it closer to a flowing sword style?”

“However, your attacks are a bit too light.”

KA-ANG!

Yoo Seo-ah had defeated all the swordsmen at Sharp Branch in a single day, but things were different here.

The swordsmen here each possessed their own unique and outstanding talents.

Some blocked all of Yoo Seo-ah’s attacks with incredibly fast swordsmanship, while others were clad in full-body armor, enduring her strikes and wielding heavy swords with devastating power.

Each and every one of them was a top-notch expert.

Among them were long-time residents, as well as players who were guild leaders of prominent guilds.

“Is there poison mixed in with that light sword of yours? It’s excellent, but the attacks are too shallow. It would be difficult to fight monsters with thick shells or layers of fat.”

“Oh, a long-range attack using sound. It’s excellent, but once you understand its nature, it’s easy to counter.”

“I know it’s hard to control because the speed is so high, but after fighting a few times, the attack pattern becomes predictable. If you learn illusionary sword or pointed sword techniques, your skills will improve significantly.”

“Hey, Kang-seol, why don’t you show us some pointed sword techniques?”

“I will.”

El Aubre was essentially a hub for knowledge exchange.

The swordsmen here pursued the development of their skills through mutual learning, rather than jealously guarding their secrets.

Those who had sparred with Yoo Seo-ah freely shared their opinions, and some even directly taught her new techniques.

Of course, they never revealed techniques that could be considered closely guarded secrets, but even that limited sharing was a great help to Yoo Seo-ah.

“Where did you learn that footwork? Sometimes you even seem to kick off the air itself. If it’s not a secret, could you perhaps tell me?”

“I’m curious too. It’s the first time I’ve seen such light footwork.”

“It should be recorded in a thesis. How about writing it as your first thesis? I’ll gladly help you.”

However, the teachings weren’t entirely free.

The swordsmen shared their knowledge, but at the same time, they also wanted to learn from Yoo Seo-ah’s expertise.

Yoo Seo-ah reciprocated by sharing her knowledge, and quickly integrated into the community in El Aubre.

In the meantime, she overheard swordsmen whispering in the distance.

“Did you hear? Blood Wolf has released a new thesis.”

“No way, is it another mind technique again?!”

“It’s a type of mind technique, but it’s a method of imbuing internal energy into arrows to cause a change in their properties. It won’t be particularly helpful to us.”

“Wait, if it’s that method, can’t we apply it to flying sword techniques?”

“Oh, that’s right! We can definitely apply it to flying sword techniques. I’ll go get it right now!”

Yoo Seo-ah, who had been listening intently, flinched.

Blood Wolf. Wasn’t that Se-un’s alias?

‘Could it be that the destination Se-un mentioned was here?’

It was certainly possible.

Se-un’s destination was said to be under the tree pillar [a massive, ancient tree that supports the world in some fantasy settings], and El Aubre was located beneath that very tree pillar.

Yoo Seo-ah couldn’t suppress her curiosity and spoke to the sage she had just finished sparring with.

“Excuse me, is the person called Blood Wolf perhaps…”

“Ah, he’s the most talked-about person recently. He became a sage in less than a week after arriving. His name is definitely…”

“Jung Se-un, is that right?”

“Oh, that’s right. Do you happen to know him? He’s quite the mysterious person. At first, he only released theses related to spirits, so I assumed he was a spiritist, but after that, he started churning out theses in other fields.”

Indeed, it was Se-un.

As she nodded, the sage showed her some of the theses he was holding.

“These are all theses written by that sage. Actually, I’ve only picked out the ones that seem worth reading, so this isn’t even a tenth of the total amount.”

“That many?”

“Isn’t it amazing? It’s impressive that he’s producing so much, but the important thing is that most of them are graded A or higher.”

Se-un was releasing dozens of theses as soon as he arrived in El Aubre.

Based on recent conversations, there was a high probability that his actions were related to meeting the Outer Gods [powerful, often incomprehensible beings from beyond the known universe].

Yoo Seo-ah inquired about the benefits of writing theses.

The sage, recognizing her skills, gave her a warm smile and explained various advantages: access to the Grand Library, advice from experienced sages, and more.

Then, he arrived at the most important point.

“More than anything… you’re aiming to obtain the position of Grand Sage, aren’t you?”

“Grand Sage?”

“It refers to the most accomplished sages in El Aubre. As a Grand Sage, you gain access to most of El Aubre’s privileges. And, according to rumors, there’s a hidden… haha, never mind. I’m being nosy. Forget what I just said.”

Grand Sage….

Although the sage trailed off, she could infer the rest of the story. She could also guess why Se-un had come here and was churning out theses.

Therefore, she made a firm decision.

“How does one obtain the position of Grand Sage?”

She would follow in Se-un’s footsteps.

And this sentiment was shared by the other Diablo Guild members who arrived after her.

* * *

On his first day in El Aubre, Se-un, having familiarized himself with the environment by writing a thesis on spirits, began to explore other fields from the next day.

“Why are you suddenly doing this! A spiritist should focus on a single path!”

“I’m not a spiritist.”

“Anyone who manipulates spirits is a spiritist! Having the talent of a spiritist means that you are destined to walk the path of a spiritist!”

The old man grabbed Se-un, but Se-un remained resolute. He had identified the limitations of focusing solely on theses about spirits.

‘The sages who study spirits give high evaluations, but there are too few of them.’

To achieve significant recognition as a sage, you need evaluations and citations from a wide range of sages.

In that regard, theses on spirits had a limited audience.

In El Aubre, there were only five sages who specialized in spirits, including Rurubadon.

So, on the condition that he wrote more than one thesis on spirits each day, Se-un began writing various theses in the old man’s lab.

[ Efficient Strategies for Labyrinth-Type Dungeons ]

[ A Study on Mind Techniques for Controlling Violent Internal Energy ]

[ A New Approach to Expanding Mana Circuits ]

[ Artificial Cultivation of Curse Rafflesia and Utilization of Rampage ]

Se-un wrote not only theses based on his experiences as an adventurer before his regression, but also theses related to martial arts, magic, and monsters.

He wrote theses that would appeal to a broad audience, ensuring that various sages could evaluate and cite them.

And before long….

– We hereby grant member Jung Se-un the position of sage of El Aubre.

Se-un had successfully become a sage of El Aubre.

Considering that the previous record for the fastest ascent to sage status was one month, Se-un’s achievement of one week was truly unprecedented.

Moreover, the ripple effect was even more significant.

“I read your theory on mana attributes with great interest. How about collaborating with me on research into attribute utilization? I’ve already developed all the experimental methods! You just need to add your expertise, so please….”

“I’m requesting a duel! I want to perfect my ‘Resentment Sword Technique’ by testing it against your martial arts, so please help me!”

“Um, excuse me. Are you Sage Jung Se-un? I wanted to ask for some advice, do you have some time….”

Many sages sought Se-un’s assistance.

Of course, most sages prioritized their own research and typically declined such requests for collaboration, advice, or duels, but Se-un was different.

‘I was wondering what thesis to write next, but this is perfect.’

He could significantly reduce the time required to write a thesis by assisting other sages with their research.

Simply offering advice allowed him to include his insights in their theses.

Excluding time-consuming research, he dedicated his time to contributing to valuable theses by the most skilled sages.

The more he did so, the more Se-un’s reputation in El Aubre soared at an astonishing rate.

‘Should I aim for about a month?’

One month to become a Grand Sage.

It was such an audacious thought that other Grand Sages would have been outraged.

However, Se-un was confident in his ability to achieve it.

‘I’ve already achieved 20 S-grade theses.’

He had met the minimum requirements to become a Grand Sage.

Now, only one condition remained.