Chapter 53 – Count Dimitri’s Castle Ruins (9)

The Item rewards were next, starting with Dominic .

[Spider Silk Mantle]
[Recovery Potion – Medium x2]

Dominic, who didn’t previously have anything draped over his back, immediately equipped the mantle . It appeared to be at least ‘Rare’ tier, and he seemed to be satisfied with it . Next up was Giovani .

[Vampire Slayer’s Axe]
[Recovery Potion – Medium x2]

He picked up the axe and muttered

“This is so much worse than my current Axe… time to sell…”

Next in line was Peng Long .

[Arugo – Frankenstein’s Monster’s Ringer’s Solution*]
[Recovery Potion – Medium x2]

Peng Long lifted up the item .

Arugo – Frankenstein’s Monster’s Ringer’s Solution
Heroic Belt – Defense 5%

Passive Skill
First Aid (I)
Once HP drops below 10%, the belt automatically injects recovery potion into the bloodstream .

Cooldown 20 Minutes

Ringer’s Solution attached to Frankenstein’s Monster . It is so large that it is the perfect size to be used as a belt on a human being .

It wasn’t a bad item . Drinking recovery potion in the middle of combat was difficult to say the least . The health recovered by the automatic system could be the difference between life and death . But,

“Hmm… this is a tank item . ”

As Peng Long suspected, it was meant to be used by tanks .

“I’ll just sell it at the auction . ”

As soon as he declared that, Giovani immediately ran up to him .

“Peng, sell that to me!”

“You want to buy it? For how much?”

“Give me some discount . I spent a lot with the Ratman earlier and don’t have much left . ”

“You just received the raid reward a moment ago!”

While the two men were haggling, the rewards moved onto Mahadas .

[Mahaeen – Frankenstein’s Monster’s hard flesh]
Heroic Shoulder pad – Defense 36%

Passive Skill
Living Skin(III)
Recover 2% of the total health per minute

Skin from Frankenstein’s Monster’s shoulder region .
It automatically regenerates upon taking damage .

Mahadas unhesitatingly equipped the item right away . The green skin from Frankenstein’s Monster’s shoulder wiggled its way under his clothes and made its way to the shoulders . It was great that the item was not visible from the outside .

Last was Sungjin’s turn .

[Blood Sucker – Vampire’s Ring]
[Besgoro – Dullahan’s head]
[Shadowrun – Ghost stallion]
[Spellbook – Illusion]
[Recovery Potion – Medium x4]

Sungjin was reading the messages when the Operator gave out another announcement .

[Congratulations! You have obtained the legendary item ‘Besgoro – Dullahan’s head’!]

Sungjin picked up the items that fell before him . The first item to catch his eye was ‘Besgoro – Dullahan’s Head’ .

It was a legendary item, but the skull emitting green flames was still a strange item to behold .

[Last but not the least, you will be awarded titles earned in the Raid . ]

Everyone received one title each . The title Sungjin received was

[Summoner – Familiars summoned through ‘Spiritual Link’ will last 10 additional minutes longer . ]

‘So not having this title equipped means that the bonus is only 5 minutes . ’

This title wasn’t all that great for now, as it only granted an additional 5 minutes to Soldamyr and Cain’s active time . It would probably be more useful once he was able to increase the number of summons available to him via Spiritual Link .

‘Well, there’s no downside to having more titles available to me…’

Sungjin checked the item he received, starting with the Besgoro’s head . The Operator opened up a status screen .

Besgoro – Dullahan’s head
Legendary Helm – Defense 70%

Passive Skill
Ghost Vision(IV) – Enables low light vision . **
Substitute Chanting(II) – Chants the incantation of the spell being thought of on behalf of the caster . Cooldown 1 minute
Chat(I) – consult Sir Besgoro, who has a wealth of knowledge from countless battles .

Active Skill
Frenzy(VI) – Increases attack speed by 10% for each hit against the enemy . 1 Minute duration, 20 minute cooldown .

Legendary Hero Besgoro was well renowned on the battlefield, but met a terrible end .
Whispers of his grudge can be heard from his head .

Sungjin frowned while reading the status screen .

“It’s a helm?!

The skull was covered in green flames . And yet this ghastly thing was still considered a helm . The specs were undoubtedly good . High defense rating and great skills, both passives and active .

With the exception of ‘Chat(I)’*** . Sungjin swallowed once and said

“Equip”

The skull grew large enough to accommodate Sungjin’s head and then jumped on top of his head . Once it was on, Sungjin’s vision changed dramatically . Despite being dark out, he could see as clear as day .

‘So… This is ghost vision…’

Sungjin turned his head left and right . When he saw Dominic, Dominic jumped back in surprise .

“Wah!”

Sungjin felt the skull that was covering his head as he asked .

“Is it… weird?”

Dominic replied

“No… I mean… it’s intimidating rather than weird…”

Sungjin felt the skull that covered his head . Dominic was probably right . Suddenly, he heard a familiar voice from above .

‘Hmmm . Are you my new master?’

Sungjin looked up in surprise . But there was nothing there . But this time he heard the voice from behind .

‘Where are you looking? It is I! You are wearing me . ’

Sungjin made a poker face as he continued to feel the exterior of the skull .

“… Mister Besgoro?”

‘Yes, that is my name . Although, I have peerage so call me ‘Sir’ instead of Mister . ’

This was probably the passive skill ‘Chat(I)’ . It appears that the only person who can hear the voices was Sungjin . Mahadas worriedly asked Sungjin

“Is the spirit still haunting you?”

‘Yes . My grudge cannot be washed clean with just my death . Curse you Dimitri…!’

“Count Dimitri is slain . I have severed his head . ”

‘I know . You told me . You’ve done well, good job . He deserved to die!’

Sungjin recalled the Operator’s hint from earlier .

‘Betrayed and beheaded . ’

‘Anyway! He accused me of plotting a rebellion! No such thought had occurred to me at all! In fact, I was planning on joining his family as a son-in-law!’

“Son in law?”

‘Yes by marrying the Count’s Daughter . She had fallen in love with me . So I asked for her hand in marriage . But once he heard that, he falsely accused me of treason and had me executed . ’

“So that marriage… sounds like he was against it . ”

‘I stood on the battlefield fighting for his honor and clan for 40 years!’

Sungjin couldn’t help but feel that there was something strange about what had been said .

“Did you say 40 years?”

‘Yes . I have killed so many in the name of the Count . So many…!’

“How old were you when you asked for her hand in marriage?”

‘Hmm… I believe that I was 52 years old then . ’

“And the Count’s Daughter’s age?”

‘20…’

Sungjin unhesitatingly commented

“That’s totally criminal!”

‘Why? If I dedicated 40 years of my life, letting me have his daughter is fine, right?’

“No, wrong . Totally not fine . ”

Sungjin glanced at the others . The other four were staring at him .

‘What a shame…’

Their eyes seem to say . Sungjin slapped the skull on his head and said

“Ok, I got it . Count Dimitri is dead so let go of your grudge and pass on . ”

‘But I want to roam the battlefields once more . ”

“Then shut up”

‘Fine . Call me when you’re in battle . ’

He finally stopped chatting .

‘But I’m never going to call you…’

Sungjin checked the other items while thinking so . The next item was a ring with a bright red ruby . Strangely, the color of the ring resembled blood .

Blood Sucker – Vampire’s Ring
Heroic Ring

Passive Skill
Life Steal(II) – Steal health for 2% of the damage dealt by physical attacks on hit . ****

Ring imbued with the power of Vampires .
Count Dimitri had the power of this ring injected directly into his blood by someone from ‘far away’ .

Simple and easy to understand item . It only had one skill, but the effects were unimaginably powerful . Especially since Sungjin’s offensive power was off the charts .

The last item was a small round coin . On it was minted an image of warhorses .

‘Looks just like Mapae***** . ’

Sungjin picked up the coin to inspect it .

Shadowrun – Ghost Stallion
Heroic Summon

Passive Skill
Spiritual Link (Shadowrun) – Summons Legendary Stallion who can run continuously without rest . 10 minute duration .

Besgoro’s steed .
After the death of its master, the stallion continued to serve its master in death .

It was another summon . It would synergize well with the Title he had earned this round . Sungjin flipped the coin into the air . From midair

“Houhynhynm~”

With a loud noise, a ghost stallion appeared next to him . Of course, someone couldn’t help but speak up .

‘Of all the many stallions I have ridden on in 40 years, he was the best! Ride him! You’ll find no better mount!’

Sungjin climbed on top of the horse . Despite being a ghost, it made a great mount . Sungjin wanted to try running a lap around the castle like Besgoro had done . But, the Operator’s announcement interrupted him .

[Returning to Black Market in 1 minute . ]

‘I should try out the stallion next time . ’

Sungjin climbed down from Shadowrun .

‘What? Why aren’t you galloping away on him?’

Besgoro asked . Sungjin replied

“There is only 1 minute left . I wanted to say goodbye to my teammates before we go . ”

Sungjin first addressed Dominic .

“Stay well Dominic . I am glad we could save your life . ”

“Thank you, Kei . If we meet again… I will definitely be of help . ”

Next was Giovani and Peng Long… but they were too busy haggling .

“3500”

“3000”

“3300… I won’t sell below this . ”

“Let me buy it for 3000”

“No, I will not sell it for 3000 . I’ll get a much better price at the Auction house . ”

“We fought and worked together side by side through a raid . We’re comrades!”

“That’s why I discounted it to 3300!”

They were busy quarreling . Sungjin passed them and spoke to Mahadas . He had displayed impressive combat prowess as well as commendable attitude and mindset towards others .

Sungjin offered a handshake .

“It was good working with you, Venerable Mahadas . ”

Mahadas returned the handshake and smiled .

“No, you were the benefactor, Kei . You’ve worked hard for our sake . ”

“Then until next time we meet . ”

Mahadas gathered his hands into a prayer .

“As our fate and Karma allows . ”

[Returning to the Black market in 10 seconds . 10]

The operator’s countdown began . Peng Long and Dominic haggled up to the last few seconds fervently, and finally, they pressed their cubes against each others’ .

Meanwhile, they both turned towards Kei to say their goodbyes .

“Thanks, Kei!”

“See you next time!”

Sungjin waved his hands towards the other Hunters .

[3, 2, 1, 0]

He was teleported away to the Black Market .