The 31st Piece Overturns the Game Board

A hatchling breaking its shell and coming out into the world—that was the first thought that came into Seol's mind upon seeing Jamad's condition.

Just what kind of being had he become? Had he become a different being after reaching a new rank?

The messages that were rapidly appearing added more doubts to such a question.

[You can create a Fantastic Exceptional Skill.]

[Fantastic Exceptional Skills cannot be passed down.]

[Fantastic Exceptional Skills have better effects than normal Exceptional Skills.]

[Summons cannot use Fantastic Exceptional Skills.]

[Instead of being able to create Fantastic Exceptional Skills, the number of usages and effects of Great Shamanic Spells have greatly increased.]

[Instead of being able to create Fantastic Exceptional Skills, the mastery of all Shamanic Spells has greatly increased.]

[Instead of being able to create Fantastic Exceptional Skills, if certain conditions are met, miracles compared to them can be performed.]

[Mountain Shamanic Spells are no longer constrained by the Primal Power's remnant.]

[The range of Mountain Shamanic Spells has increased by 40%.]

[10% of Earth Attribute damage is converted to fixed damage.]

[When striking, deal additional Earth damage equal to 30% of the total damage inflicted.]

[The damage you take, excluding fixed damage, is reduced by 15%.]

[The concept of Shamanic Spells based on imagination and Primal Power has been expanded.]

[All resistances have increased by 20%.]

…

Cracks similar to those on shattered statues were faintly visible on Jamad's body. However, rather than symbolizing something old and worn, it seemed to mean that he could shed his skin at any time.

He had now become a completely new being.

['This is bad' has donated 30,000 madness!]

[My nosebleed won't stop… Take me!]

- Oof… Cool…

- Yes… Jamad originally looked like this… Upon looking at him again, he's quite a handsome man…

- This is the influence the popularity has on one's appearance. He just looks like a troll.

- Shut up! You're the one who looks like a Troll!

[Warning! The summon's rank is higher than the summoners.]

[If the current state continues, it might affect Loyalty in the long term.]

[The summon might attempt to become independent.]

[Summons that try to become independent cannot become hostile to the summoner.]

Seol felt a bit bewildered by the messages he had never seen before, but since it meant that Jamad had become stronger, he wasn't displeased.

- Even the system recognizes the master-servant relationship!

- From today onward, I'm the building's owner.

- ???: There's no mine or yours among us.

"I finally returned…"

- Hehe… Jamad, you're the best… If I made any mistakes until now…

Jamad's changed body looked vastly different from before. Previously, it was like a dark lump of clay that had an ominous aura. Now, it exuded an unapproachable energy.

However, Seol was still worried about a few things.

'Summon's independence… It was something I eventually had to address.'

When a summon's rank increases above a certain level, it is granted a corresponding freedom. If the summon was a Phantom Beast, it was given its own domain and could even lead a group.

Basically, it was no longer a being who relied on its summoner to do something.

'Moreover, there won't be any more problems when there's some physical distance…'

Summons cannot maintain their existence without continuously receiving magic power from the summoner. That was the main reason summons were subordinated to the summoner.

However, a summon who had reached the Supreme-rank was a being who could exist in the world independently.

It was hard to call that being a summon anymore.

Not even Seol could be complacent.

When a huge amount of authority and power was given to Jamad, what choices would he make?

The viewers watched the situation unfold while trying to suppress their anxious feelings.

Whir!

"Huh…?"

Jamad gave up his blood-swirling, vibrant skin and got enveloped in shadows.

[Jamad, The Walking Mountain is currently in shadow form.]

"This feels a bit more comfortable."

Seol responded to his words with a sly smile.

Seol’s other summons would probably make a similar choice, not just Jamad. They genuinely wanted to be with Seol.

And thus, with Jamad reaching a complete stage, the Adventure concluded.

A summon breaking the wall was the best possible reward, so he was excited even before his other rewards.

'Regardless, I must accept what was given.'

This time, no reward box was thrown at him.

It was probably because the reward was predetermined from the start.

As Seol was intently looking at Tantuinu, she seemed to have sensed his intention and started speaking.

"The matter has been settled. Although Mother has returned to the earth, her will has been successfully passed on. That's why…"

Step… Step…

A green cloth was given to Seol.

"I will give you my mother's items."

[You have obtained Divine Relic: Dragon's Scales.]

[You have leveled up.]

[You have leveled up.]

[You have received a skill point.]

[You have received a skill point.]

[Affluent’s Bonus Effect activates.]

[You have received an additional skill point.]

[You have received an additional skill point.]

[Sly Blood-Hue Snake activates.]

[You have received an additional skill point.]

[You have received an additional skill point.]

[Someone Better’s Bonus Effect has activates.]

[You have received an additional skill point.]

[You have received an additional skill point.]

After going through arduous Adventures, the Divine Relics he had obtained so far were Jamad's weapon, the Mountain Fists, and the parchment piece he obtained from the ruins of Watala.

'The parchment piece was just a map.'

And for some reason, the avatar he obtained there was being cherished more by Ur than him… anyway.

The Mountain Fists he got on his second Adventure had incredible effectiveness.

'If you steep the pork and rice soup this much, the soup will taste like water used to wash feet.'

In that sense, he had high expectations about the newly acquired Divine Relic.

'Please, I'm okay if it isn't something I can use. Just let it be something usable!'

Seol would be satisfied if anyone among his summons could at least use it.

In the worst case, it would be an item that no one could use. Yet, he couldn't even sell it due to its priceless nature.

No. He didn't want to sell it out of frustration.

[[Divine Relic: Dragon's Scales]

Rank: Divine Relic

Recommended Level: None

Defense: (+6 per level) (Current Additional Defense +258)

Durability: 300/300

Weight: 0.1kg

A cloak crafted by Tancreed using rock fibers. Even just wearing it greatly enhances one's physical capabilities. However, when worn by someone unqualified, it has no effect. Additionally, it is unknown if it has any hidden powers.

Basic Effect: All stats increased (+1 per level) (Current additional stats +43)

Bonus Effect: Unknown]

'It appeared again… Unknown.'

Why did that annoying text keep appearing?

'It's probably due to the effect of Eyes of Foresight being minimal now.'

Maybe due to him having started to handle bizarre items, the effect of the Eyes of Foresight alone could no longer see through them completely.

Even if he left the bonus effect aside, the effects were already overwhelming.

'What kind of cloak has such a defense…?'

If just wearing something like a cloak could grant you 258 defense, no one in Pandea would wear armor. Moreover, it boosted all stats. Making it all-purpose.

He thought that maybe Tancreed overdid herself because she didn't know who was going to use the cloak.

'Should I use it?'

The stat increase was tempting.

However, Seol already had Fire Monkey, which had already been enhanced once.

He didn't know what kind of bonus effect the Dragon's Scales had, but based on what was visible, he didn't think he needed to replace the cloak right away.

'Also… that unqualified thing is a bit concerning.'

Someone unqualified—it was a phrase often inscribed on Divine Relics or cursed items.

If someone unqualified wore a cursed item, it would bring them great misfortune. And if an unqualified person wore a Divne Relic, that person wouldn't be able to harness even half of its effects.

'Hmm… Rather than me wearing it…'

Unknowingly, Seol brought the cloak near Jamad's shoulder.

It looked a bit shabby to use as a cloak. But it seemed that one could decide its style freely.

'It might be fine for Jamad to use it as a cloak draped over his shoulder.'

- Your husband is quite big.

- Well, he does weigh 2 tons, hehe.

- Excuse me, but are you an elephant?

On top of all that, it was Tancreed's item.

While Seol hadn’t interacted much with Tancreed, it seemed that Jamad had many stories related to her.

Seol silently gave Jamad the item.

- Dad can just eat rice with water. Don't worry.

- Sniff… I should treat my father to a meal. It's been a while.

- What will you treat him to?

- I'm going to mix some water with rice. He likes it.

- Woah…

Although it felt like Seol had done everything, the reward still went to Jamad, though it didn’t feel like a big deal since their roles were usually the opposite.

Not only that, but Jamad becoming stronger would directly make Seol stronger, too.

Swoosh…

When Jamad wore the cloak adorned with dragon wings, a message suddenly popped up.

[Divine Relic: Dragon's Scales has found its owner.]

[Divine Relic: The bonus effect of Dragon's Scales is revealed.]

[Memories have been transmitted.]

[Jamad, The Walking Mountain has obtained a new Shamanic Spell.]

Jamad gazed up at the sky as if he were looking at something beyond it.

"I see."

"What did you see?"

"It was nothing. It was just ways to use the power of Earth more efficiently."

As expected, it seemed that Jamad was the rightful owner of the cloak. Seol probably wouldn't have gained anything unless he delved more into the Earth's power.

"Oh, small life form. Is that item that you're holding something left by her?"

"Holding? Aah…"

Jamad raised the Mountain Fists toward Sleepyhead.

"Yes."

"Hehe… It's old. It must have quite many years."

Seol listened attentively to what Sleepyhead was saying.

'It feels like something good will happen…'

He also had something prepared in case something like this happened.

Seol took out a honey jar from his pouch.

"Hmm?"

Sleepyhead’s furrowed brow lifted upon seeing the item Seol was holding.

- Because the beehive is intact! If you give it to Sleepyhead, something good will happen!

Just as the Forest Guardian said, the giant bee's honey was very effective, especially for the Garden's Guardian, Sleepyhead.

"That's!"

Sleepyhead’s eyes grew wide.

- Weren't you always sleepy…? Isn't that why you're called that?

- If I don't eat honey, I'm going to get insomnia!

Seol offered him the honey.

"I heard you like sweet things."

"Fufu… It's a delicacy! I thought you were an uninvited guest, but you have manners. A human who brings the giant bee's honey… It's been a while. I wonder if that guy really left."

Seol seemed to know who Sleepyhead was longing for, but he pretended not to know and asked.

"Maybe, could we exchange something for the honey…"

"Like what…?"

"Advice… or maybe…"

As Seol tried to skirt around the conversation, Sleepyhead took the honey.

Slurp…

"Good! That item! I'll fix it."

Seol clenched his fists tightly.

Since Seol got involved in Jamad's affairs like this, it was only natural for him to be more comfortable as a shadow.

"Bring it here. And… that thing in your pouch as well."

"Pouch?"

"That thing you obtained in the cold lands. Having it in its current state is useless. So I'll use it to enhance the Divine Relic."

"Ah!"

Seol quickly took it out.

[[Peerless: Ice Star]

Rank: Peerless

Recommended Level: None

Weight: 01.kg

A gem infused with the essence of the fallen Old God’s fragment, Irizard. The power contained within it is immeasurable but aggressive, making it potentially dangerous.

Bonus Effect: Unknown]

Due to not knowing its use, he kept it and hadn't done much with it. But to think he would be able to use it here.

Sleepyhead flinched as he took the item and said.

"Even if you eliminate me… I won't give anything."

"What…?"

"It's nothing. Oh… There are some traces of it being handled messily."

Seol scratched the back of his head.

There were probably traces of him trying to somehow use the Divine Relic by enhancing it with ingots he had bought in the Madness Store before, during his fight against the Black Knight.

It was something he did to survive, so it was a disappointing remark.

"How amusing. If it's something so precious, it would be nice to return it and make it something even more valuable."

"Yes…?"

Wasn't it a simple enhancement?

Just as question marks appeared in Seol and Jamad's eyes, light swirled.

Whoosh…

Crack…

The clumsily shaped Mountain Fists shattered and gradually began to change form.

It was bigger and more noticeable than before. Patterns were engraved along its dark body. Fancy golden patterns resembling a dragon's wings were engraved onto it.

"This…"

Both the item’s owner and the item owner's master were left speechless.

[Divine Relic: Mountain Fists has undergone a revolution.]

[Divine Relic: Mountain Fists is reborn anew!]

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