#When I returned, my family was ruined (274)
Time flew by with just simple training. After hanging on for a full week, Ethan looked at his body and smiled.
“That’s it.”
The tyrant’s body was harder and stronger than anything else, but it lacked agility. On the other hand, the body of the shadow was different. Muscles full of elasticity gave off explosive power at every moment, giving a powerful sense of speed.
The downside was the durability of the body. If you mix the two things half and half, wouldn’t you be able to create a body that can be used easily at any time?
It was an opportunity for me to devote myself to training. Of course, it wasn’t easy at first. Simply starting from the shape of the cells to the bones and muscles inside.
Even though the two bodies were different, they were very different. Moreover, in these experiments, even the slightest mistake would usually result in an unexpected accident.
Nevertheless, the reason Ethan was able to take on the challenge boldly was because this body was composed of mana.
The way Yonginhwa was structured itself was like that. It was a way to strengthen the body through mana without having any effect on the original body.
If it were an experiment that would change everything that makes up a human being, including one’s own bones, organs and muscles, it would not have been attempted in the first place.
Isn’t this actually an experiment no different from warlocks mixing species to create chimeras?
As for the side effects, all I could say was a sore mouth. Not only is human reason slowly being eroded, but eventually everything gets mixed up to the point where even the essence becomes blurred.
Is it possible to take one step ahead and do something that may end up taking us ten steps back?
In that sense, acceptance can be said to be a very valuable skill that allows one to overcome one’s own limitations without any side effects.
‘I’m glad I tried it then.’
In fact, it was something I couldn’t even imagine in my past life. The Yongin people were like the enemies of Daecheon, a cripple who wiped out humans. How could they even think of utilizing their bodies? In a world where even family, relatives, and subordinates have closed their eyes at their hands. At that time, all I could think about was revenge.
But this life was different.
The father closed his eyes, but most of the family was alive and well. Besides, the world had changed so much. It seemed like a war had broken out, but the knights, including my father, achieved the feat of driving out the dragon tribe.
The aftermath was huge.
Humans and dragons, who seemed like they would never mix, began to mix together. Everything, even technology, life, culture, and ideology.
I can’t tell you how shocked I was when I first found out about this.
The fact that more than half of the knights and wizards in the world were learning a mixed technology system between dragons and humans was so absurd that I couldn’t even speak properly. It was from then on that the values that had been fixed began to break down.
If it’s really that good.
Is there any reason not to accept it? Although he had hatred towards the dragon race, it was not a completely uncompromising feeling as it was right before his death.
Because the world we live in itself has changed. It was when I visited the elf village that I began to absorb their technological system in earnest.
A bishop who tried to encroach on the World Tree.
His technique was very unique. Because it was a structure that allowed the power of the dragon race to descend on the body. I felt strongly inspired by that sight. Wouldn’t it be possible to strengthen the body simply by using mana without having to remove the liver and gallbladder from a dragon like this guy?
The result was very successful.
As long as you are careful not to be too fascinated by strong power, Yonginhwa was a very useful skill.
“I got a good weapon.”
Huh!
I swung my divine sword. The muscles, which were full of elasticity but did not lose their strength, gave a lot of force to the sword’s trajectory.
[The sword strike has become much cleaner?]
Trajectory and speed.
Even the power contained within it.
It was a simple yet perfect cut.
So much so that I couldn’t help but burst out in exclamation.
[Master, I think this is enough.]
“There is still one step left.”
[You really want to do that damn thing again? I don’t want that!]
Bbangi shouted urgently. This was because I immediately guessed what the remaining step was.
Immortal body.
It’s probably a story about Yongin-hwa’s intention to capture that intense heat. Even so, if he uses his skills, he is a master who exerts so much power that it is difficult to handle. What would it be like if acceptance was also added to it?
I had that feeling that humans express every time I swung that my waist was going to give out.
From the perspective of the sword being swung, it is, in short, an extremely terrifying experience.
“You’re so crazy, your speaking habits have become so bad. “It’s a punishment.”
[Huh? I was wrong, master! That’s all…]
Good luck!
Seeing his whole body on fire, his sword trembled like a frightened puppy. The owner was a man who would do anything. I’m sure I’ll have to be a thorn in my side for a while…
But the white flames quickly faded, making no sense to that fear.
[…huh? Aren’t you training as a master?]
“Even if I want to, I can’t.”
[You can’t? Why?]
“Now, just mixing and maintaining the bodies of the two rulers is overwhelming. “It would be overzealous to challenge the vibrating method right away.”
[iced coffee…! Very well thought out. After all, the owner must be a wise man!]
Ethan chuckled.
It was a sight that could easily have misunderstood that it was not the spirit of the sword but the spirit of flattery.
“Take care of yourself. “Of course I’m not saying I won’t do it for the rest of my life.”
[I’ll be resting well! [Drurling… Kuul…]
It was a very cute reaction. He put his new sword into its scabbard and left the training room. The place I visited was Ilya’s laboratory.
Inside the huge laboratory, there were a lot of wizards. These were the personnel assigned to Ilya to carry out mass production and joint research.
I passed by the wizards who bowed their heads. In that moment, a sharp shout echoed through the quiet laboratory.
“Ah! Because this isn’t it! What did I say? I told you to mix only 1 mg of green moss, right? How much did you mix? Be honest. “You know when I lie, right?”
“Well… I think it was 1mg…” “
I guess it’s the same? Are you kidding me? Is potion making fun? “Didn’t I tell you that even if you measure the dosage slightly wrong, side effects will come out in all directions?”
“You did it…”
His eagerness for the research team was as great as that of any academy instructor. They say a place makes a person.
He also looked like a senior wizard that I haven’t seen in a long time. He slowly approached the two without pretending to be human.
Even during that brief moment, Ilya’s mouth was continuously pouring out words.
“Repeat Rule 1!”
“Rule 1, repeat, repeat, repeat!” Crafting wizards must pay more attention to the amount of ingredients added than anything else, and if they notice any abnormality, they immediately report it to the superiors… Huh!”
“what?”
Ilya turned her head and widened her eyes. It was because a big man was standing right behind him.
As soon as you turn around, it sticks so tightly that it completely blocks the front.
The feeling of losing all visibility was terrifying.
thud!
thud!
Ilya’s heart was beating rapidly. The magic power within my body was moving reflexively. But even for a moment. She sniffed. It was because I felt a familiar body odor.
I lifted my head high.
I saw a very familiar face. The Duke’s face looking at him with calm eyes.
Just making eye contact for a brief moment made my face turn hot.
“Oh what are you doing! “You were surprised!”
She quickly turned her head and shouted. Of course, the duke probably knows his own feelings, but to show it openly with a physical reaction is something. Because it was quite a shameful thing.
That too for a while.
When no answer came, she finally raised her head.
He was still staring at himself.
“What is it?”
“portion. “Didn’t you decide to take it?”
“No, then you can just come and get it… Cha-am, just wait a moment.”
She was rummaging through her research drawer and picked up a bundle of potions.
“here.”
Ilya handed over a container containing a potion.
It was a potion made by selecting the entities with the strongest power among the shadow family. Decal, Theron, and other executives will be able to handle it well.
Unlike when I first recruited him, he devoted himself to training day and night and his skills improved significantly.
The owner, Dekal, was a superhuman, and Theron quickly recovered his health and had long since returned to his original state.
“Goes.”
“…Come again when you have time.”
Ilya said as she awkwardly stirred up the bubbling liquid.
Before, just making eye contact made me feel anxious, but now it was different. Maybe it’s because my self-esteem has risen significantly due to the recent rapid increase in my skills, but even though I feel shy, I don’t show any shy reactions.
It must have changed.
At least one thing was certain.
Rather than spending time alone in a dungeon, it is better to see him looking after researchers and being faithful to his role as a chief wizard.
Ethan quietly left the laboratory.
* * *
Executives of the black society gathered in one place. It was because of the matriarch’s call.
The underground training hall is a long way from Londinium. There was no better place to avoid the public eye. Ethan said to the executives who were standing there with their eyes glued to their faces.
“Nearly 30 undercover agents lost their lives in this attack.”
“sorry!”
“no. I am not bringing this up to rebuke you. “I know I did my best.”
Ethan spoke immediately.
“Yonginhwa. “I think everyone knows about this technology.”
There’s no way you don’t know. It was one of the skills that all duchy knights were taught.
The effect was simple.
Making your body like a dragon through mana. An amazing technology that has no side effects because it utilizes mana rather than modifying the body itself. To be honest, it was such an attractive technology that they themselves wanted to learn it. No one could say that because the head of the family did not allow it.
“You must have been disappointed. “They might have thought it was discrimination.”
“…”
“But I never acted like that because I thought you were lowly assassins. I just didn’t tell you because that method didn’t suit you. But it’s different now.”
Ethan took out a potion from his arms. The executives of the Black Society saw this and their eyes widened. This was because it was a potion with a similar color to what knights drink.
Do you really think they will pass on Yonginhwa to themselves?
“You must have dealt with worshipers. This is a potion made from their skin. If you drink this and receive guidance from me, you will be able to create a body best suited to being a resilient yet strong stealth agent like those guys. “I ask you, do you want power?”
“…yes! “I want to gain that power and make sure no one dies ever again!”
Everyone’s eyes brightened with Decal’s shout.