noveltune Chapter 118
Chapter 118
At this moment, the mansion in Hannam-dong could be considered one of the safest places on Earth, amidst the chaos of a viral outbreak and undead crisis that had turned the world upside down. It would not be an exaggeration to declare it the second safest location in the world. Of course, the first was Ryuseoha's island in the Polynesian archipelago.
This place provided an optimal environment where they could focus solely on crafting items without worrying about external attacks. However, upon arriving here, the awakened crafters who felt the heavy responsibility of the future of their homeland did not receive rare crafting materials or expensive equipment.
“Next, please.”
What awaited them in the spacious living room, comparable to a small gymnasium, was none other than a physical examination.
“Transformation ability measurement device is functioning properly. Item possession check complete. Next, please.”
Only after thoroughly verifying that there were no dangers could they resume their crafting tasks. This somewhat coercive measure by Choi Kang-ho considered the feelings of his lover, who was concerned for the safety of his older sister.
“Shall we head straight to the Blue House?”
As soon as the examination was over, Ryuseoha reached out, eager to go to the conference room.
“Can I not see my sister before we go?”
Choi Kang-ho tilted his head as he gazed at her outstretched hand, questioning whether she intended to leave without seeing her.
“Time is of the essence.”
In response, Ryuseoha calmly smiled, conveying her trust in Last, who had recently been assigned to provide close protection to Ryoo Jeong-a.
“A quick face-to-face would be fine.”
Choi Kang-ho tried to persuade her again, but he only received a shake of her head. Since his older sister was now fully aware of the situation, any meeting would undoubtedly lead to a long conversation. More importantly...
“We decided to focus on you when we’re together, right, Choi Kang-ho?”
She didn’t want to make her family a source of jealousy for her lover again. Just as her sister was precious and her concerns were valid, so was Choi Kang-ho, and she didn’t want to hurt his feelings.
“I didn’t mean to say you should cut ties with your family...”
Choi Kang-ho murmured, his expression awkward despite Ryuseoha’s sweet yet firm voice.
“I just meant not to take it for granted to sacrifice or feel obligated to support your sister.”
His large hand moved cautiously as he caressed the cheek of his young lover.
“It doesn’t mean you have to bear the burdens of life just because they are family. It doesn’t mean you should not interact with anyone.”
However, despite the adult-like comforting words, there was a burning excitement in his gaze that tasted of possessiveness, as if he fervently wished for Ryuseoha to not engage with anyone else.
“Yes, I understand.”
Ryuseoha smiled softly, showing no signs of hiding her joy and desire. She leaned comfortably into his hand caressing her cheek and nodded again.
“Let’s talk after we finish this task.”
However, her sudden suggestion left everyone looking bewildered.
On the other hand, Choi Kang-ho, who immediately understood the analogy, chuckled and nodded in agreement.
At the northern tip of the Korean Peninsula, an unexpected wall construction was underway. At Choi Kang-ho's gesture, the bridges connecting the North Korean and Chinese borders collapsed, and the nearby mountain peaks were sliced off as if cut with a knife.
A massive wall, constructed from parts of the mountains, suddenly rose overnight along both the land borders near Baekdu Mountain and the rivers following the Yalu and Tumen Rivers.
Using earth attribute skills instead of excavators, the soil and rocks were unearthed and moved using psychokinesis. With delicate pressure control, the resulting structure was solid enough to rival any castle wall, towering high and majestic.
[Granting buff ‘Health Recovery’ to designated target (level unknown, 1 person).]
Working on a stretch of over 1,300 km was no easy task even for a transcendent being. However, with the repeated buffs being applied, there was no chance for Choi Kang-ho's mana or stamina to dwindle.
[Granting buff ‘Mana Recovery’ to designated target (level unknown, 1 person).]
Whenever Ryuseoha, who was diligently supporting him, began to run low on mana, Choi Kang-ho would channel his mana into her. Using the mana she received, she would then grant buffs again.
Thanks to this outrageous feedback loop, as long as they stayed close together, their mana levels would never drop. This abundant mana resulted in tireless bodies and an incredible workload. It was a remarkable positive cycle.
Since the troops that should have been deployed had vanished without a trace, everything proceeded smoothly. Occasionally, skeletal soldiers that had been trudging down would charge at them, but no bones could dare cross the threshold of [Sanctuary].
The communication item, which had been quiet, reacted just after the blockade had been established at the border with Russia. It wasn’t a voice connection; only a string of text translated into Korean appeared on the item’s screen.
It was a proposal that hinted at the urgency of their situation. Sighing softly in resignation, Ryuseoha cast aside the lingering reluctance she had and threw the item away.
“Shall we also play a treasure hunting game?”
She proposed suddenly. Her lover, who agreed once again without hesitation, followed her to a mountain village bordering Korea in Jilin Province.
“Now, where could the treasure vault be?”
Standing at the entrance of the low hill, Choi Kang-ho placed a soft kiss on Ryuseoha’s forehead, who was nestled comfortably in his arms, speaking in an excited voice. He looked quite eager.
“If I find it without a hint, will I get a prize?”
“What do you want?”
He smiled at her playful inquiry and, instead of answering, lightly rolled his foot across the surface of the gentle hillside.
Boom—!
Just as a thunderous roar resounded, the ground suddenly collapsed as if a sinkhole had formed. A massive pit opened, and piles of dirt cascaded down below.
“I found it.”
The two of them, who had fallen along with it, were able to witness a very wide and luxurious place filled with high-grade items—another ‘treasure vault.’