Chapter 67 - The Blurry Witch (2)

Unlike the excited audience and the atmosphere urging him to accept immediately, the protagonist in the cutscene was cautious.

"If it's a spell, I would naturally realize it once I regain my soul and memories. Why would I need to learn your spell?"

"For an ordinary spell, there would be no reason."

"…Is your spell special, then?"

"Of course."

The Blurry Witch replied with a voice that seemed proud and composed. The protagonist pondered for a moment before nodding.

"Alright, I'll hand over my soul."

Just as the gravekeeper had done, the protagonist's body was enveloped in light. Soon, a cluster of blue light coalesced and floated between them.

"This… The state of the soul is purer than I expected. Could it be that the gravekeeper willingly gave up his soul?"

"Can you tell that much?"

"Having been in a spirit form for a long time, I thought there would be some difference, but to this extent… Your vessel seems deeper than I imagined."

Her voice became even softer. The chat window buzzed with reactions.

- The lines are a bit different?

- They added new lines lol

- The effect of a pure soul is clear lol

- From the mention of the soul's state, it seems there's definitely a branching path.

- Wow lol, her voice is dripping with honey.

- Really? In the original route, she's super business-like.

- Could she become like HoneyDra?

- What's HoneyDra?

- It's a reference to a game lol

As the audience chatted, the witch formed a pattern with the mist.

['Rising Dragon']

Just like when she learned her first spell, the mist pattern transformed into Korean characters. This immediately changed the topic in the chat.

- Rising Dragon? Is it a dragon summoning spell?

- Info: Rising Dragon is a Korean word similar to a tornado, depicting the transformation of an Imugi into a dragon.

- Oh lol, props to the smart translator!

- They really put effort into localization lol

- It seems to involve manipulating wind?

- Read it quickly!

Since it was a new spell, the chat was filled with speculations about its nature. Lee Kyungbok quickly recited the spell in his mind. With that, control over his upper body returned.

"Ah, it seems like practice time."

With Lee Kyungbok's line, the Blurry Witch began her explanation.

"This is the spell I used to create my form. It can be used like this as well."

She waved her misty hand, and branches in the distance snapped.

Lee Kyungbok let out a light exclamation.

"Oh, is it a spell like telekinesis?"

The ability to attack enemies at a distance or manipulate the environment.

- This seems similar to the Soul Whip spell?

- Yeah, it might be an advanced version.

- But how would a player use this?

- No idea

The chat window was filled with question marks. Lee Kyungbok raised his hand to eye level.

"Can you see this? The air is swirling like mist."

- Is he getting presbyopia…

- Mom, bring me some reading glasses!

- I… I think there's something there.

- Oh! It's there!

- Wow, are you serious?

As he said, the air above his palm was swirling. However, it was a subtle movement that was hard to notice without careful observation.

- Even if you can see it, mastering it so quickly is impressive.

- Really? Trial and error?

- (Praise) Our God Player, praise him!

- If God Player is God Player, what's the problem?

- If he's God Player, he should do it lol

- I want to be perfect too!

- Don't say that out loud, idiot!

The audience was surprised but quickly adapted, thanks to Lee Kyungbok's consistent performance.

However, he once again defied expectations.

"Trying it out, I think I can control multiple at once."

Before the chat could react with question marks, Lee Kyungbok demonstrated. With a series of snapping sounds, three branches fell.

- Controlling three at once!?

- What kind of multitasking ability is this!

- But even a regular whip would be hard to control with three at once.

- Ah lol, God Player is a hexa-core!

- We're single-core, man lol

Lee Kyungbok shook his head at their reactions.

"No, once you try it, you'll see it's not that hard. Think of it like strings attached to your fingers. But due to my stats, three seems to be the limit."

- ?????

- While mental stats are related to spell power, what does this mean?

- What is he talking about?

- So, is ten possible?

- In summary, God Player can control ten invisible strings?

- Gimanbreath is on the level of Rising Dragon lol

- God Player! I'm giving up on thinking!

The witch was also surprised.

"My goodness, what an incredible talent! I feel embarrassed to have offered to teach you…"

As the witch marveled, the chat exploded.

- Did she unlock the soul function and then leave?

- Is she a proud witch?

- My witch had an intellectual career woman image… What's with this voice…

- Really? She was so business-like.

- There's a line where she praises him?

- Me, me, I want to be praised too!

- Aww, I'm a baby translator, praise me.

- lol, translators are so dramatic, the witch will block them.

- Block? Ugh…! My blind date trauma…

- Be careful and let us know when you get home ^^ > Do you even have a home?

- Going on a blind date? Are you guys insiders?

- Ah lol, I was the only one being serious again.

While the audience was reacting, control was lost. The system clearly judged that Lee Kyungbok's practice was perfect.

"Connecting with a great spellcaster like you is a greater honor than obtaining a soul."

"I'm just exploring the source. But why don't you create a body even though you have a soul?"

"Ah, that's because… I can't leave the forest yet."

In response to the protagonist's question, the witch replied with a bitter tone.

- Ah! That's right! God Player doesn't need to defeat the Fog Forest boss anymore.

- Really? I forgot because of the impact of the witch.

- What?

- Help! Speed Wagon!

- In the original route, the Fog Forest boss is defeated and a deal is made.

- Ah, but the gravekeeper brought the soul first, so the deal was immediate.

Thanks to the chat, Lee Kyungbok easily understood the situation.

"Can't leave?"

"Exactly. The totem and the branches I used to create the spell are all materials for a protective barrier."

"Protection? From what?"

The witch hesitated for a moment before moving her hand. A gust of wind swept through, gathering the mist.

Soon, the overlapping mist formed a large giant.

"There is a giant in this forest. This being creates monsters using the bodies of the dead."

"Monsters…"

"You must have seen the bone-covered monsters."

The protagonist nodded with a stern face.

- Is she talking about the bone creatures?

- Yeah, that's right.

- There are many types, but God Player arrived directly lol

- Oh, there are more of those things?

The witch bowed her head slightly.

"If you could deal with that giant, I could find a body with peace of mind."

"Are you proposing another deal?"

"No, not at all. It's a very dangerous task. I… can't pay the price for such a risk."

She smiled.

"Everything changes with time. The giant and the forest will change as well. I will wait again."

"Wait? For how long?"

"It could be a day or an eternity. But it's fine. I have the soul you gave me."

Gradually, her form began to dissipate. Her voice also grew distant.

"Broken one, may your wish come true."

With that, the cutscene ended.

- Oh… So it's like this.

- In this route, dealing with the Fog Forest boss is optional, not mandatory.

- It seems they're providing shortcuts for multiple playthroughs.

- Maybe this is a branching point?

- I don't know, but save the witch!

- Ah lol, the more she says not to save her, the more I want to.

- 100% it's what the developer intended lol

Lee Kyungbok nodded at the audience's reactions.

"This is the right choice. I want to see what kind of boss it is, and it doesn't feel right to just learn one spell and leave."

- Agreed lol

- You have to see the boss!

- Multiple playthroughs like a first playthrough? I like it!

- Really? There's no way God Player would only learn one spell from the witch.

No one opposed.

Lee Kyungbok smiled and continued his journey.

* * *

A head, losing focus, emitted a strange sound.

"Shishish-!"

A pack of bone wolves, moving on all fours like beasts, approached.

Lee Kyungbok cast a spell at the charging bone wolves. The wind whip entangled their legs, causing them to collide with each other and tumble.

Lee Kyungbok didn't miss the opportunity.

With consecutive strikes, the bone wolves' necks snapped and they fell.

- What adaptability!

- His adaptability is insane lol

- Wow, he's using it in real combat right away.

- This can be used to disrupt the enemy's tempo lol

- Fact: Only God Player uses it like this.

- Really? Others can't hit it when it charges so fast.

Lee Kyungbok took a deep breath and absorbed the souls of the bone wolves.

"I'll invest the soul in mental stats."

The chat reacted immediately.

- ?????

- Wow, he's raising mental stats here?

- But what about health?

- One-shot kill play?

- Is he a doctor?

- A doctor? lol

Since death is common in the game, most players focus on survival.

But Lee Kyungbok was different.

"As long as I don't get hit, right?"

- Wow! I didn't know that.

- Really? If you don't get hit, you're invincible.

- Perfect judgment lol

- Perfect? No, it's a flawless judgment lol

- (Praise) (Praise) (Praise)

- It's convincing!

- Really lol, it would sound cocky from anyone else, but not from God Player.

Lee Kyungbok tried the spell again. The three whips increased to four.

The power didn't seem to change much.

After a moment, he continued.

'Have I arrived?'

Feeling the killing intent through the fog, Lee Kyungbok's face hardened. The threat was more intense than the awakened gravekeeper, confirming it was the boss.

As if to prove it, a heavy thud was heard.

- Oh…!

- Look at the size of the silhouette!

- A big one is coming! A big one is coming! A big one is coming!

- Really a giant lol

- Wow… How disgusting will it be?

- The bone creatures are already terrifying lol

A large silhouette appeared through the fog. Lee Kyungbok frowned.

Not only because of the unpleasant feeling but also because the stench grew stronger as he approached.

Finally, the giant's form was revealed.

A massive body covered in the limbs and skin of the dead, but the 'giant' was not a living being.

Its limbs were blunt, and its head had no facial features. In the center of its chest, a dark red gemstone, like blood, clung like a heart.

- Ugh… So disgusting.

- What is it? It's not alive?

- Yeah, the boss is actually a golem.

- It looked like a giant because of the fog lol

- The veterans are explaining to avoid spoilers lol

Lee Kyungbok, confirming this, hardened his face and said.

"Whatever it is, I need to deal with it first."

Just as he noticed the spirit golem, it also became aware of Lee Kyungbok.

Since it couldn't communicate, the cutscene skipped directly to combat.

'Here it comes!'

The spirit golem immediately grabbed a corpse attached to its body and threw it at Lee Kyungbok.

The corpse suddenly swelled and exploded, sending bone fragments flying.

- What the… Are they grenades?

- Grenades in a hollow!

- Grenades!!! Take cover!!! To the corner!!!

- lol, classic line

- This time, there's no choice but to dodge!

The bone fragments filled the screen. For a weak spellcaster, dodging was the only way to survive.

The audience thought so.

"I see how it works."

Lee Kyungbok defied expectations again.

Instead of rolling, he swiftly extended his hand. Suddenly, his body shot upward.

The chat was filled with question marks. What was happening?

Lee Kyungbok, however, smiled faintly.

'Of course, it can be used for movement too.'

He had used the Rising Dragon to wrap around the spirit golem's arm and jump.

But his reaction didn't stop there.

In mid-air, Lee Kyungbok waved his hand at the incoming bone fragments.

A sudden gust of wind swept the bone fragments back toward the golem. The golem, preparing for its next attack, quickly covered the gemstone with its hand.

"Of course, the weak point is obvious."

Meanwhile, Lee Kyungbok landed lightly. The chat was filled with confusion.

- Wow!?

- What is it? What is it?

- How did he do that?

- Looking at the direction he extended his hand, it seems he used the spell on the golem to jump lol

- He thought of using it like that?

- What, is he Spider-Man lol

- Collecting bone fragments… Does that even make sense?

- lol, this is like EldenSouls!

- EldenSouls fans will go crazy lol

Lee Kyungbok smiled at the chat comparing him to a popular hero movie.

"Ah, since you mentioned the hero movie, I had something I wanted to try."

The chat was filled with question marks again. Lee Kyungbok showed what he wanted to try.

'Spark in the ashes.'

As he cast the spell, the air currents in his palm began to swirl intensely. Soon, the wind gradually turned red.

Four streams of wind began to burn on his hand. A blazing flame tornado whip was in his grasp.

"Wow, it works."

Lee Kyungbok smiled and checked the chat. But the reaction was not what he expected.

- What the…?!

- Spells can be combined!?

- Is this a bug? How is this possible?

- But spells and magic can only be used one at a time, right?

- Wow lol, this is insane

One viewer explained the reason. Normally, spells and magic cannot be used simultaneously.

But the Blurry Witch's spell was different.

- Wow, so special lol

- Witch is the best! Witch is the best! Witch is the best!

- Witch, you're the best! Witch, you're the best!

- Jusuri is the best character! Jusuri is the best character! Jusuri is the best character!

- Damn, this is so cool lol

- Doctor Jusuri, what is it? Doctor Jusuri, what is it? Doctor Jusuri, what is it!

The witch's spell could be combined with other spells.