nagpurpolice Chapter 165: It Won't End as a Funny Story
Chapter 165: It Won't End as a Funny Story
Kkaang-!
The longer the sparring went on, the more overwhelmed Ethan became by Hang Woo’s strength.
‘He’s become one with the spear.’
Just like the unity of sword and man in divine swordsmanship, Hang Woo had reached the state of unity with his divine spear.
The spear technique showed ever-changing movements. What was most problematic was the range of Hang Woo’s spear.
Even when Ethan thought the spear couldn’t reach, it would suddenly elongate, leaving him constantly at the mercy of Hang Woo’s spear technique.
‘But.’
Ethan’s body was in a complete mess. A deep wound on his shoulder rendered one arm useless, and an injury to his thigh prevented him from moving as quickly as before.
‘I can’t end it like this.’
He needed to launch at least one proper counterattack.
‘This isn’t giving up.’
It’s just setting a clear goal.
“This should be enough. Persevering any further would just be reckless. You know it too, don’t you, Subscriber?”
Hang Woo highly praised Ethan’s skills.
He had also gathered enough information to give advice as Ethan wanted. That’s why he hoped Ethan would admit defeat on his own.
But Ethan didn’t give up.
Kwak-!
Thinking this might be his only chance, he concentrated all his strength on his injured foot.
Bzzzt-!
Yellow lightning wrapped around his foot.
‘How far can I go?’
Ethan sheathed his sword and used the highest technique of Ethan Swordsmanship.
The ultimate move of Ethan Swordsmanship, combining Frost Thunder Flash Blade with the instantaneous monstrous strength of Cheok Shin Sword Technique.
Ethan Swordsmanship Third Form
Ten Thousand Thunder Frost Strike
Ethan’s sword directly struck Hang Woo’s spear.
“Huh!”
Surprised, Hang Woo tried to retrieve his spear, but Ethan’s strength was much greater than before. He had concentrated all his power into that single moment of swinging.
Hang Woo’s stance crumbled, leaving his chest wide open.
Ethan didn’t miss this opening.
Slash!
But in that instant, Ethan’s sword cut through empty air.
Hang Woo had dodged backward, leaving an afterimage.
Having evaded, Hang Woo stared intently at Ethan.
Ethan was breathing heavily.
One might expect a despairing expression after his killing blow failed to connect.
Yet he was smiling as if relieved.
Seeing this, Hang Woo laughed brightly.
“Uhahahahat-!”
Drip-!
Though he thought he had dodged, Hang Woo hadn’t escaped unscathed.
A long wound appeared on Hang Woo’s chest, blood seeping out.
“That was an excellent strike!”
“Is this enough to count as a win?”
Ethan asked, gasping for breath as he sat down on the spot.
Hang Woo approached Ethan and helped him up.
“There have been many subscribers who sparred with me through this joint content.”
Hang Woo said.
“They all asked me to teach them something. So I did. I can’t go easy, but since it was sparring, I gave it my all. What do you think happened?”
“I guess they all got crushed by you, Lord Hang Woo. Miserably.” (+)[1]TLN: I’ll use Lord for the gods from now on. I’m sorry for the inconsistency.
“That’s right, not a single one could withstand it. Every single one of them, without exception, passed out and wasted their joint content time.”
Saying this, he patted Ethan’s back heavily.
“You’re the only one. The only subscriber who maintained consciousness and didn’t pass out after the sparring ended. And you even managed to wound me.”
Hang Woo touched his chest. Though it had been quite a deep wound, Hang Woo’s injury had already healed completely.
Shaaaak-.
At the same time, all of Ethan’s wounds disappeared as well. Ethan’s body, which had been utterly exhausted just moments ago, recovered instantly.
“So, did you find what you were looking for in this sparring match?”
“Yes, thanks to you, I’ve realized many things.”
Cheok Jun-gyeong, Hercules, Hang Woo.
He felt it was a good decision to have joint content with these three.
“Hahaha... It’s been a while, Ethan.”
It was Letra Huntar.
The eldest son of the Count Huntar family, who had sparred with Ethan when Count Huntar visited before, was right in front of Ethan’s eyes.
And not just standing there, but waiting in line.
“Are you here for attribute enchantment?”
“That attribute enchantment thing, it’s really amazing.”
“There’s no need to be embarrassed.”
Ethan gave a thumbs up.
“It’s a natural aspiration and romance, isn’t it, Letra?”
“...That’s right!”
Letra, who had been hesitating, smiled brightly.
After chatting with Letra like this.
Ethan immediately filled his spatial pocket with money.
“It feels like stocking up food in the fridge.”
1 billion gold.
‘This should be enough for a few months.’
Then he headed to the workshop.
“Everyone’s working hard.”
The mages from the Magic Tower who joined at the start of the business were already completely familiar with their work.
They applied magic as if they were machines, showing the skill of veterans.
“Lord Ethan! You’re here!”
“I’ve created a new method of attribute enchantment this time.”
“I can now apply different colors of flame!”
“Now lightning attribute enchantment is possible too! Of course, there’s no actual lightning attribute!”
“I’ve developed a technique to combine two attribute enchantments into one. Please take a look!”
Despite the enormous number of customers visiting daily, those dealing with these customers didn’t look tired at all.
Rather, when Ethan arrived, they eagerly talked about the new attribute enchantments they had researched, as if they had been waiting for him.
‘How pure.’
Pure passion, and the desire to be recognized.
For them, dealing with numerous customers wasn’t a difficult task.
‘The more customers that come, the more they feel their magic is being recognized. It’s not just a feeling. That’s an accurate indicator.’
The long line stretching out. All the customers standing in this line want these mages’ magic.
‘With so many people wanting their magic, they can’t help but research magic more. They’ll want to show something new and be recognized even more.’
That’s why those dealing with many customers had greatly increased confidence in their magic.
Their old appearance with slumped shoulders was nowhere to be seen now.
“Everyone, speak slowly. How do you like the houses and research labs that were provided this time?”
“Sniff, to give such big houses and research labs to all of us, it was really touching.”
“I’ve never even been inside such a big house before.”
“This is my first time having a specialized research lab just for my magic, Lord Ethan.”
Ethan had given them definite rewards.
For those who had lived in the Magic Tower’s shared research lab and tiny rooms until recently, this must feel like a completely new world.
“Until now, you haven’t received proper compensation for your abilities. But that’s different now. Those houses and research labs are just the beginning. From now on, you’ll receive proper rewards for your abilities.”
At those words, the mages looked at Ethan with eyes full of reverence, as if seeing a god.
‘A big house and research lab, it’s a reward that feels very tangible.’
“Now, shall we see the results?”
Now the mages didn’t doubt Ethan’s judgment.
“Hmm.”
Ethan checked the new attribute enchantments that each mage had created. Ethan had various knowledge, so he knew well which methods could appeal more to customers.
“Oh.”
Ethan looked at the attribute enchantment Marakan had created.
“You can change the color of the flame as desired. Color mixing is possible too!”
“That’s amazing. How many colors are possible?”
“In addition to the original red, blue and black flame colors have been added.”
Marakan’s expression was full of pride.
Ethan stroked his chin and said, “Hmm.”
“Is this color possible too?”
At Ethan’s words, Marakan’s eyes widened.
The color Ethan described was one that Marakan had never even thought of before.
1. TLN: I’ll use Lord for the gods from now on. I’m sorry for the inconsistency. Author's Thoughts
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