Chapter 27

After talking with my master about magic, the main focus of my magic training changed.

While I did not neglect practicing existing magic, I placed more emphasis on finding my own magic.

My own magic means creating new magic by transforming or applying existing magic.

When creating magic, I distinguished between one-on-one combat situations, battles with multiple people, and situations against humans and monsters.

In one-on-one situations or small-scale battles, I focused on stealth and speed rather than the splendor of magic, and in large-scale battles, I considered causing damage over a wide area.

In the space of my mind, as five types of mana are generated, mana is imbued in the five fingers of my right hand.

Fire in the thumb, wind in the index finger, water in the middle finger, lightning in the ring finger, and earth mana in the pinky.

The manifestation of the five mana happens almost simultaneously.

And then the placement of the runes begins.

The runes placed on each finger are different. The mana residing in the fingers becomes clearer and more pronounced.

After all preparations are complete, I flick my fingers in turn.

Ping- Ping-!

With the sharp sound of magic cutting through the air, five streams of five-colored magic split the air and hit the scarecrow set up in the training room.

A magic the size of a ping-pong ball formed at the tip of my finger, but the scarecrow enchanted with a grand magic defense magic circle shook greatly.

“Ugh-.”

A headache as if my head was about to split open surged.

I exhaled roughly, waiting for the pain to subside.

“It’s still quite a burden.”

This was much reduced compared to before.

When I first completed the ‘Five Consecutive Strikes’, I had to clutch my head and roll on the floor for a long time.

The Five Consecutive Strikes is a chain magic I developed, and it will become the signature magic of me, the magician. As time passes and the realm of magic deepens, the Five Consecutive Strikes will become Ten Consecutive Strikes, and infinitely increase.

A chain of magic that doesn’t stop until it severs the opponent’s breath.

I imagine the sight of ten fingers dyed with magic, and the trembling figures of those who witness it.

Perhaps because of this happy imagination, the pain gradually disappears.

After a short rest, I stand up.

I sweep my left hand through the air. As my left hand moves, runes manifest, and runes to assist them are created, completing the magic.

– 4th Circle Fire Magic: Fireball.

Bang- Boom-!

The scarecrow staggered greatly.

This time, it’s the right hand. Mana synchronizes with the trajectory created by the right hand, producing beautiful colors.

Crack-!

Ice spikes rise from beneath the scarecrow’s feet.

– 4th Circle Ice Magic: Ice Spike.

Finally, I move both hands simultaneously.

A powerful explosion occurs in front of the scarecrow, and the rising water stream strikes the scarecrow.

– 4th Circle Air Bomb, 4th Circle Water Magic: Water Strike.

“Whew-.”

I exhale briefly.

Although it wasn’t as taxing as using the Five Consecutive Strikes, my body is inevitably exhausted from the continuous use of magic.

I am discussing with my master about the timing of entering the Tower of Infinity.

The climb of the Tower of Infinity will begin soon.

Before that, I must surpass the level I have set for myself.

Mana gathers in my five fingers.

After performing the final Oyeongeok once more, he concludes his training.

*

– The establishment of the multinational corporation ‘Kraksha’s Tower of Magic’ has been completed.

The Dark Merchant’s efficiency is as quick as roasting beans on a lightning bolt.

– The selling price of the mana addiction alleviator ‘Gamnro’ has been set at 10 million won. Out of the initial supply for 1,000 doses, 500 bottles will be supplied to Korea. The rest will be distributed after discussions with the countries trading with the Dark Merchant.

The mana addiction alleviator will be sold under the name ‘Gamnro’.

It is said that ten mana addiction patients treated with Gamnro by the Dark Merchant showed noticeable improvement. As expected, it did not completely cure them, but it gave those who were at death’s door a renewed hope for life.

It is uncertain how long life can be extended with Gamnro, but the goal is to quickly advance in magical realms, master the 7th circle mana drain spell, and create an artifact that can completely cure mana addiction.

– As per Kraksha’s Tower of Magic’s opinion, no patent application has been filed.

A patent application for Gamnro?

There is no need for such a thing.

No matter how great an alchemist or a company with world-changing technology is, they cannot create a replica of Gamnro.

Those who tried to create a replica of Gamnro could only end up searching for its creator, a problem that the Dark Merchant will solve.

– And the information you requested has been included as a separate attachment.

He clicks on the attachment in the email sent by Park Donghyuk.

The file is quite extensive. It contains information on numerous childcare facilities.

Details about the names of the facilities, the directors, and their financial status are meticulously recorded.

“There are so many.”

Most of the childcare facilities were in poor financial condition. They were struggling to make ends meet with the little support they received from the government and sponsors.

“A worthwhile waste of money.”

They say money has value.

Its value changes depending on how it is earned and how it is spent.

There is over a trillion won.

If one decides to spend it, it will disappear quickly.

Buildings in prime locations in bustling areas cost hundreds of billions, some even exceed a trillion won.

One could buy a yacht for a pleasant vacation or an antique castle in Northern Europe.

Of course, there is no intention of giving up such things.

More money will be earned in the future, and one by one, all will be achieved.

But not immediately.

Just as hastily eaten food causes indigestion, the plan is to enjoy it slowly.

If you do everything you want and buy everything you want just because you have money, how long will that joy last?

Wouldn’t it be impossible to buy a country to feel greater joy in the future?

The world’s richest person?

I have no desire for such a title, not even a bit.

So, I plan to spend my money in a meaningful way.

– I have received the materials you sent.

I send an email to Park Dong-hyuk of Dark Merchant.

I will send half of the ten billion I have to Dark Merchant. And in the future, I will use half of the money that Dark Merchant will settle to spend meaningfully.

– Non-profit foundation ‘Danbi’.

The foundation operated by the multinational company Kraksha’s tower will start with an orphanage and will be active in various fields.

Just as the name of the mana addiction alleviator is Gamro, meaning ‘sweet dew’, I hope my meaningful spending becomes a sweet rain to someone.

When I went out to the garden to get some fresh air, Baek Song-i, carrying a bag, was coming up to the garden with her father, Baek Seong-hoon.

“Song-i. Is school over?”

“Yes!”

Baek Song-i’s voice is full of energy.

“Did something good happen to our Song-i?”

“Yes! Ga-eun decided to go back to school. She’s not transferring.”

“Wow-! Really? That’s really, really great, isn’t it?”

“Yes. It’s really great. I’m so happy.”

I pat Baek Song-i’s head.

I also asked Dark Merchant about Baek Song-i’s friend Ga-eun. Park Dong-hyuk found parents nearby who wanted to adopt and connected them with Ga-eun.

“Invite Ga-eun to your house later. Uncle will buy delicious pizza.”

“Really?”

“Of course! Really. Make sure to invite her.”

“Yes, Uncle!”

Baek Song-i runs into the house with a bright smile.

“Thank you, boss.”

“For something like this, it’s nothing.”

“…Even about Ga-eun…”

“Let’s stop there.”

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“Yes, I understand.”

Baek Seong-hoon smiles and bows his head.

“It seems like the garden is becoming more and more beautiful.”

“I planted a few new trees. And over there, the lighting…”

Baek Seong-hoon proudly explains the garden he has cultivated.

“I look forward to your continued care.”

He goes down to the underground parking lot and places 10 liters of nectar essence from Doomsday’s world into the delivery locker.

The essence will go to the Dark Merchant and be turned into nectar for ten thousand people, to be delivered to those suffering from mana addiction.

*

– Three members of the ruling party XX have been reported to the prosecution. The three lawmakers are suspected of exerting external pressure on the distribution of the mana addiction relief drug ‘Nectar’ that has been recently distributed. The opposition party claims…

– I, XXX, have lived my life without a single shameful act. I have no involvement whatsoever in the distribution of the drug called Nectar, which is under suspicion.

Watching the news.

When asked by a reporter, ‘If the allegations are proven true, will you step down from your position?’ the lawmaker responded with a fierce glare as if he would devour them on the spot.

– Dirty filth has splashed onto the freely distributed Nectar. I will take responsibility and eradicate the vermin. So, the Lord of the Tower of Kraksha need not worry.

This is the content of the email sent to Park Dong-hyuk.

“There’s no place they don’t meddle.”

Isn’t this why people call them ‘National Assembly members’ and ‘National Harm members’?

Although not very interested in politics, these repeated incidents instill political hatred in the people.

“Meow-.”

Seolgi, who was on his lap, lets out a long cry and jumps down. Now quite grown, he explores the house on his own.

“Seolgi!”

When Baek Song-i calls from the stairs on the second floor, Seolgi’s ears perk up and he runs quickly.

He had a good conversation with the tenants of the purchased building and reached a good conclusion. They decided to compensate the remaining contract period with money.

The underground space was entrusted to an interior company for remodeling. In preparation for any eventuality, the inner walls will be reinforced with materials resistant to fire and explosions.

*

“No, why? Why do you refuse?”

The master shouts angrily.

“Do you know how much preparation I have made for your entrance into the tower?”

“Ah, but still, I don’t think it’s right.”

“Others are desperate to climb to higher floors, why do you insist on starting from the first floor? I just can’t understand.”

The reason Master was shouting excitedly was because I said I would attack the Tower of Infinity from the first floor.

Master wants me to start my attack on the Tower of Infinity from the 50th floor. He says that elite wizards of the Magic Tower are waiting on the 50th floor to help me with my attack on the Tower of Infinity.

“I’m not just attacking the Tower of Infinity here, am I?”

“What do you mean…”

Master, who was about to shout, stops and falls into thought.

“Now that I hear it, you’re not wrong.”

“Yes, that’s right. In my world, I have to attack the Tower of Infinity alone. So, to prepare for that, I have to attack from the first floor here as well.”

“Ugh… What about the things I prepared?”

“I will gratefully accept your intentions.”

Master, who was glaring at me with disapproval, asks.

“Is the Five-Element Strike complete?”

“It’s not perfect, but I think it’s at a usable level.”

“Don’t say such things carelessly. You’ll be asking for bad luck.”

“Hahaha.”

“You are the only wizard on the entire continent who can use five different types of mana simultaneously. Is that all? You are also the only wizard who can calculate five spells simultaneously. If other wizards knew, they would realize their incompetence and bite their tongues.”

Despite his scolding, Master was smiling contentedly.

“Considering your circumstances, I won’t stop you from attacking from the first floor. But don’t refuse the other things I’ve prepared.”

“Yes, I understand.”

Master, hearing my answer, gives a meaningful smile.

“Master, your smile is a bit…”

“What’s wrong with my smile?”

At that time, I didn’t know the meaning behind Master’s smile.

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