Light-Speed Rune (1)
The next day.
Early in the morning, Baek Jinwoo set the weekday dungeon runs on repeat and headed to the training grounds, where he began warming up. HunGyo and the other summoned creatures were already in place, training.
"Let's check the rewards first."
Here's a summary of the rewards obtained from Floors 2 through 9:
[Floor 2 – Essence of Light ×10]
[Floor 3 – Universal Polishing Agent ×10]
[Floor 4 – Supreme Rune (Light-Speed) ×1]
[Floor 5 – Intermediate Skill Book Selection Ticket ×5]
[Floor 6 – Supreme Rune Selection Ticket (Bound)]
[Floor 7 – Supreme Summoning Scroll ×3]
[Floor 8 – Supreme Rune Selection Ticket (Bound)]
[Floor 9 – Universal Polishing Agent ×10]
"Phew."
To put it simply, the results were excellent.
Aside from the "trash" in the middle—ten Essences of Light—everything turned out quite well.
What's the Essence of Light? It's a rare material, likely used in certain crafting blueprints.
"But I can't use it right now."
There's no guarantee that a blueprint requiring it will appear soon, so the best option is to sell it at the marketplace—at a very high price.
Since it's rare and scarcely available, anyone in urgent need will buy it regardless of cost.
"And the real jackpot is…"
The reward from Floor 4: the Supreme Light-Speed Rune!
Light-Speed is the superior version of the Swiftness Rune currently equipped by Lamba, capable of pushing attack speed to extreme limits when conditions are met.
Existing Swiftness Rune
[Rune]
[Grade: Low]
[Set Effect: Swiftness]
- 4 equipped: Attack Speed +30%
- 6 equipped: Attack Speed +50%
Light-Speed Rune
[Rune]
[Grade: Supreme (Rare)]
- Limited to 100 worldwide.
[Set Effect: Light-Speed]
- 6 equipped: Attack Speed +300%
- If the summoned creature uses a staff, Attack Speed +200% additional increase.
The set effect of the Light-Speed Rune was nothing short of insane.
Just equipping the full set grants +300% attack speed, and in Lamba's case, it becomes +500% since she uses a staff.
"And it's a rare rune!"
Rare runes only appear in the Tower of Trials. Although a Rune Dwarf can craft them, that would be explained later.
Rare runes always come with excellent stats, and even when enhanced, they reach maximum values. In other words, they are endgame-ready from birth.
Baek Jinwoo checked the stats:
[Level: 1]
[Stat Increases]
Intelligence +12%, Intelligence +30
Agility +12%, Agility +30
"Nice."
It was a rune perfectly specialized for magic-type attack speed—practically Lamba's exclusive rune.
Intelligence boosts the effectiveness of Lamba's Wind Pressure skill, while Agility further increases her attack speed.
"Perfect."
For reference, rare rune stats are fixed. No matter where or when a Light-Speed Rune is obtained, it always has these stats.
Once enhanced to the maximum level of 10, it becomes Lamba's definitive endgame rune—a true "graduation" rune.
"Since it's come to this, I'll complete Lamba's build first."
Baek Jinwoo decisively used the Supreme Rune Selection Tickets (Bound) obtained from Floors 6 and 8.
[Using Supreme Rune Selection Ticket (Bound)!]
[Player 'Baek Jinwoo' has obtained the Supreme Rune (Light-Speed)!]
[Using Supreme Rune Selection Ticket (Bound)!]
[Player 'Baek Jinwoo' has obtained the Supreme Rune (Light-Speed)!]
Among the countless runes displayed before him, he selected Light-Speed, and all the obtained runes shared identical stats:
[Rune]
[Grade: Supreme (Rare)]
- Limited to 100 worldwide.
[Set Effect: Light-Speed]
- 6 equipped: Attack Speed +300%
- If the summoned creature uses a staff, Attack Speed +200% additional increase.
[Level: 1]
[Stat Increases]
Intelligence +12%, Intelligence +30
Agility +12%, Agility +30
"I still need three more."
He would have his sister search the global marketplace and acquire them using Yoobaek's capital to complete the full set.
A summoned creature can equip up to six runes.
"I'll save the Universal Polishing Agents for later."
The polishing agents obtained from Floors 3 and 9 are used after enhancing runes to Max Level (10).
They further boost fully enhanced stats, and the Universal Polishing Agent guarantees maximum values regardless of options.
By convention, polishing agents are reserved only for endgame runes.
Since they are obtainable only from the Tower of Trials, their price is essentially whatever the seller demands.
"Three Supreme Summoning Scrolls from Floor 7."
These were also extremely valuable, but they shouldn't be used or sold.
They serve as materials for crafting a future Guaranteed Summoning Scroll (Grade B).
"I'll keep these as well."
Finally, the last reward:
"Five Intermediate Skill Book Selection Tickets from Floor 5."
Honestly, these were also "trash" for Baek Jinwoo since HunGyo eliminates the need for skill books.
However—
"They're still useful."
Baek Jinwoo was actually pleased.
"First…"
After organizing what to sell and what to purchase, he stood up.
"HunGyo."
—Yes, my lord!
"Keep training. I'll go meet my sister for a bit."
—Understood!
It was time to meet his sister. Items from the intermediate weekday dungeons had piled up, and the newly acquired Essences of Light needed to be sold.
* * *
Player Zone.
In front of the offline marketplace where Baek Ajin spent her days:
"Huh?"
Baek Jinwoo was surprised. At her usual stall, there was another masked woman.
"Why is Yoo Jia here?"
She was Yoo Jia from 「Yoobaek」, and she appeared to have grown very close to Baek Ajin, chatting cheerfully.
"Oh, Mr. Jinwoo?"
"Oppa!"
The two women warmly welcomed him.
"What's going on?"
They explained the situation concisely.
"Ajin has decided to partner with our Yoobaek."
"That's right. The amount of materials you bring keeps increasing, and I want to sell them professionally through a proper business. Marketing, customer management… you know, those things. I want to learn properly from experts."
At the same time, Baek Ajin extended her hand and summoned her creatures.
"And I need to send my Water El out hunting too. Until now, I've only focused on trading, but with Yoobaek's help, I'll have more free time."
"…Water El?"
"Yep! Shadow Wolf and Shadow Elf—those are their nicknames."
Ah, that's what she meant. Not bad at all—in fact, it was a good development.
Even with management in place, Baek Jinwoo had felt slightly uncomfortable trading separately with his sister.
However, the important point was:
"Is the 20% share still guaranteed?"
"We were actually planning to discuss that with you, Mr. Jinwoo, since the existing contract would be changing."
"I have no objections. Please proceed in whatever way is most convenient for you, Ms. Yoo Jia, as long as Ajin's 20% share remains fixed."
"Of course. Also, Ajin will be appointed as a director, and we plan to hire many employees."
As expected of Yoo Jia—efficient and straightforward.
"Impressive."
A faint smile.
As Baek Jinwoo smiled, Yoo Jia let out a soft breath. She had been secretly worried that he might feel uncomfortable about the new arrangement.
"First, Ajin."
Baek Jinwoo handed over a neatly organized sheet of paper along with the items he had brought.
"What's this?"
"What is it?"
"They're the things you need to sell and the things you need to buy."
"Oh, there are things to buy too?"
The list included:
10 High-Grade Summoning Scrolls and 10 World Tree Leaves — materials for crafting a Guaranteed Summoning Scroll (Grade B).
3 Supreme Light-Speed Runes.
After reading the list, Baek Ajin was startled.
"Supreme Light-Speed Runes…? What are these? Don't tell me they're rare runes?"
"That's right."
"…They must be incredibly expensive. I've only heard about them. They say all the world rankers use rare runes."
"The price should be fine. You've partnered with Yoobaek, after all, right?"
When Baek Jinwoo looked at her, Yoo Jia's eyes sparkled.
"So you finally have runes you need!"
"Yes. No matter the cost… I'd appreciate your help in acquiring them."
Rare runes are limited items—difficult to obtain and extremely expensive.
Yet Yoo Jia felt rather thrilled.
'I can finally be of help to God Ji-nu!'
"Mr. Jinwoo!"
"Yes?"
"Please leave it to me. I'll definitely secure them within a month!"
Yoo Jia clenched her fist with a confident expression.
If they couldn't be found? She would enlist Daeseong's power if necessary.
"Thank you."
For some reason, Baek Jinwoo found her words more reassuring than anyone else's.
"Oh, and one more thing."
He handed each of the two women an item.
"What is this?"
"What's this?"
"What else? They're Intermediate Skill Book Selection Tickets. Summon your main creatures and have them learn one skill each."
This was the method he had previously mentioned for protecting family members—the solution lay in an intermediate skill.
"What skill?"
"Desperate Call."
"Desperate Call…?"
"Yeah."
The skill worked as follows:
- Desperate Call: Once per day, forcibly summons a designated player.
In Battle of Summoners, it was considered completely useless—dubbed the "trash of trash".
However, in reality, it was different. With this skill, precious loved ones could be summoned to safety in emergencies.
"Learn it and call me if you're ever in danger."
He also planned to give one ticket each to his parents.
Out of the five Intermediate Skill Book Selection Tickets obtained, four would be used this way, while the remaining one would be kept in reserve.
"Learn it now and set me as the designated player."
"Oh, a skill like this existed…?"
After teaching the skill to her Shadow Wolf, Baek Ajin stared at its description with fascination.
'Mr. Jinwoo…'
Yoo Jia looked at him with a slightly moved expression. After all, this meant she was included among those he considered family and wished to protect.
The time and dedication she had invested solely in supporting him now felt acknowledged and rewarded.
'Yes!'
This definitely makes work feel worthwhile!
[Player 'Baek Ajin' is setting Player 'Baek Jinwoo' as the target for the skill 'Desperate Call'.]
[Do you accept?]
[Y/N]
[Player 'Yoo Jia' is setting Player 'Baek Jinwoo' as the target for the skill 'Desperate Call'.]
[Do you accept?]
[Y/N]
Naturally, he pressed Y for both.
Now, only one thing remained:
'I need to become stronger.'
If he grew powerful enough to never lose to any player in the world, then one day he could proudly declare, "I am God Ji-nu!"
'Alright.'
Let's do this!
For now, challenging the 10th floor of the Tower of Trials would happen in one month.
That morning, he had asked HunGyo how long it would take to defeat the Cyclops.
- One month! Exactly one month will be enough, my lord!
Given HunGyo's keen insight, it was likely accurate.
'Perfect timing.'
Checking the calendar, he realized that the national team selection tournament Yoo Jia had mentioned would take place around that time. His goal was to clear the 10th floor before then.
"Well then, I'll be off. I'm going to enhance some runes."
After saying goodbye to the two women, Baek Jinwoo headed toward the enhancement facility.
What he needed to do now was simple:
Rune Enhancement.
He planned to push the three Light-Speed Runes to their absolute limits and then apply polishing agents to maximize their power.
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