Chapter 36

The Reincarnated One Does It All, Chapter 36

[Balance: 600,110,250 KRW]

“Wow...”

When Lee Sehoon saw the newly updated balance in his account, he couldn't help but be amazed.

When he first checked his account after reincarnation, the amount written there was 110,250 KRW. The balance that made him feel suffocated just by looking at it had finally become manageable.

‘Where should I use this first...’

The first thing that came to mind was collecting materials to enhance the Lingyan Magic. He also needed to prepare for the refining of the Dreamer, and tools like hammers and grindstones were necessary.

Once he started thinking about it, the list of uses seemed endless. After reviewing the list, Lee Sehoon quickly came to a conclusion.

‘After all, it’s an investment.’

600 million is not a small amount, but it’s far from enough to cover everything he needs. Therefore, it’s better to handle urgent matters first and focus on growing the money.

Of course, investments don’t always guarantee a return, but with the knowledge he gained through reincarnation, it should be relatively safe.

‘Still, if I act too hastily, I might end up like that old man Ma Guangshu, losing everything.’

Given that his related memories are a bit blurry and his intervention could change the future, he shouldn’t act too rashly.

He also needs to consider the profitability, so he should carefully evaluate his options. While he was pondering this, Ryu Eunha, sitting opposite him, asked with a blank expression.

“Have you confirmed it?”

“Ah, yes. It’s all deposited.”

“If you think the amount is insufficient, please let me know. I believe the White Light Longsword is worth it, and I’m willing to pay more.”

Ryu Eunha glanced at the White Light Longsword on the table, clearly impressed, but Lee Sehoon shook his head.

“No, this amount is already more than enough. I can’t ask for more.”

“Is that so? I thought it was worth it...”

While it’s not ideal to undermine one’s own efforts, in this case, Lee Sehoon spoke frankly about the value of the White Light Longsword.

“Even though it’s only one now, it can be mass-produced in the future.”

The White Light Longsword is difficult to make, but there are no conditions that prevent other blacksmiths from replicating it.

Once the basic framework is known, anyone can make it, and skilled blacksmiths could likely replicate it just by hearing its characteristics.

‘I need to be honest with Ryu Eunha, even if I don’t have to be with Erica and Jake.’

While Erica and Jake’s company focuses more on recruitment than on purchasing weapons, Ryu Eunha is a critic who buys weapons to evaluate and sample them.

If he disappoints her, it could lower her expectations and make it harder to improve their relationship, so he needs to be careful.

“Hmm. It’s not at a level that can’t be replicated. The refining process might not be easy, but...”

“Still, skilled craftsmen should be able to make it easily. That’s why 600 million feels a bit excessive. I’m not sure if I should accept it...”

Seeing Lee Sehoon’s hesitant expression, Ryu Eunha spoke with a firm tone.

“You can accept it. Even if there’s a possibility, right now it’s only one.”

And even if more are made in the future, there’s no guarantee they will be the same as the one Lee Sehoon made.

Thus, Ryu Eunha spoke without hesitation.

“The White Light Longsword is worth 600 million.”

Not to encourage Lee Sehoon, but as a customer, she spoke sincerely. Lee Sehoon, who had been quietly listening, nodded.

“Thank you. I feel good about selling it to the department head.”

“...”

Hearing Lee Sehoon’s words, Ryu Eunha’s eyes slightly widened, and she calmly muttered.

“I see.”

Though her expression was blank, making it hard to read her thoughts, Lee Sehoon could tell she was somewhat pleased.

‘She’s still weak for kindness.’

Ryu Eunha was the biggest customer for blacksmiths, but also the one they avoided.

Weapons, by nature, become known through use, spreading the name of their maker. However, Ryu Eunha’s unique skill, Dragon Soul Furnace, turned anything into a one-time use item.

‘And her evaluations are harsh, so who would like that?’

The story of a blacksmith rushing to buy back a weapon that Ryu Eunha was about to purchase at an auction shows how she is treated in the industry.

But a promising student bought a weapon and was grateful? As a person, Ryu Eunha couldn’t help but feel good.

‘Though our relationship level is still Lv.1, this atmosphere seems promising.’

While observing Ryu Eunha’s expression, Lee Sehoon cautiously spoke.

“Department Head, I have a question...”

“Go ahead.”

“What do you plan to do with the White Light Longsword? I’m just curious.”

After a moment of thought, Ryu Eunha answered.

“I plan to use it in a dangerous area when I have time. It would be a waste to use it for training.”

Lee Sehoon was relieved that it was just barely considered a consumable.

“Do you have a specific place in mind?”

“I haven’t decided yet...”

Ryu Eunha, sensing Lee Sehoon’s purpose, asked first.

“Do you want to go with me?”

“...Yes. If it’s okay with you, I’d like to go to Silver Moon Mountain.”

“Silver Moon Mountain... It’s definitely a D-grade dangerous area.”

‘Dangerous areas’ refer to places that have been polluted and changed by the Swamp of Ten Thousand Beasts.

Silver Moon Mountain is recommended for D-grade and above heroes and was one of the candidate locations for the first extermination practice of the first-year students.

“What’s your purpose?”

“I want to see how the White Light Longsword performs... and it might be helpful for the upcoming extermination practice.”

Babel, as an institution for training heroes, regularly sends students to dangerous areas to exterminate monsters.

While all students participate in the mandatory practices, Borshifa accepts only those who apply, and Lee Sehoon was preparing for it.

‘Actually, it’s an excuse, though.’

While he genuinely wants to participate in the practice, his real goal is to use Ryu Eunha’s strength to secure useful items.

And there’s one item in Silver Moon Mountain that Lee Sehoon remembers clearly.

‘The artifact of the Ascended Wurgen Kruger.’

Known as the ‘Unsleeping One’ for transcending death and never closing his eyes, he is the strongest necromancer and the CEO of the global UD Group, which has been the top company for decades.

One of the artifacts he lost to the Swamp of Ten Thousand Beasts is hidden in a location in Silver Moon Mountain.

‘Before reincarnation, the ones who found it and returned it to UD Group received hundreds of millions in compensation.’

He could receive the money or ask for something of equal value.

Given that he is an ascended and one of the richest people in the world, securing it would be useful in any situation.

“Hmm...”

After a long moment of thought, Ryu Eunha slowly spoke.

“No matter what, considering my position, it’s a bit...”

“I’ll make the weapon you want as a token of gratitude.”

“Let’s set a date. How about next week?”

Ryu Eunha, who had been frowning, suddenly brightened up. Seeing her change, Lee Sehoon smiled.

“Let’s do that.”

* * *

“Hmm...”

“...”

The annoyed sigh from the opposite side made the blond young man, Jake, flinch.

“So, you couldn’t get it after all.”

“...I’m sorry.”

“There’s no need to apologize. If someone hears, they might think I’m scolding you. Does my sister seem that petty?”

Though her words suggested she was petty, Jake didn’t dare say it and quickly erased the thought from his mind.

Her sister, a monster who could see through his thoughts.

“Still, it’s a bit disappointing. I clearly said to get the weapon Lee Sehoon made, no matter the cost... and you gave up just because Ryu Eunha got involved.”

“...”

“Was my approach wrong? Or...”

Did I seem too easy to handle?

Jake’s body stiffened at her low, almost muttering voice. Even when meeting with the headmaster Ludwig, he hadn’t felt this tense.

A distant and fearful presence, despite growing up in the same house. Jake, feeling the overwhelming tension, unconsciously clenched his fists.

“Ah, sorry, Jake. I’ve been stressed lately, so I’ve been a bit sensitive...”

The oppressive feeling vanished, and a lively voice returned.

If he had met her eyes, he might have fainted.

“Are you upset?”

“...No. It’s my fault for acting on my own.”

“I’m glad you understand. But...”

Her hands, folded on the table, and her chin resting on them, came into view.

“How long do you plan to keep your head down?”

Jake, sensing the warning in her question, quickly lifted his head to see his sister, Aria Meyers, smiling brightly as always.

“We should look at each other when talking, right?”

“...Yes.”

“Hmm. Well, what’s done is done, so we should think about what to do next.”

Aria, resting her chin on one hand, started to think. Jake, watching her, cautiously spoke.

“...Sister. Can I ask you something?”

“Sure. What is it?”

“Why are you so interested in Lee Sehoon?”

Jake, who had handled Aria’s errands in the main house, knew her interests.

World-renowned swords and the blacksmiths who could make them. As a member of the swordsmanship family Meyers, Aria was particularly interested in ‘famous swords.’

‘But Lee Sehoon doesn’t seem to be at that level.’

While he could be promising and worth expecting, Aria wasn’t the type to be swayed by uncertain potential.

So why is she so interested in Lee Sehoon?

“Hmm. That’s a good question. Why am I so interested...”

Aria, looking puzzled, muttered. It seemed she was thinking about it for the first time.

Jake, finding her reaction even more confusing, watched her.

“Is it because of his face?”

“Cough! Cough! Hack!”

Jake, who had been startled, coughed, and Aria laughed softly.

“Just kidding. Just kidding.”

“...Is that so?”

“I like the stray dog vibe, but I wouldn’t go this far just for that. I can separate business and personal matters.”

“...”

Jake, seriously considering whether to warn Lee Sehoon about this, listened as Aria continued.

“I’m just curious.”

Aria spoke calmly.

“What kind of sword he can make.”

Standing on the stage of the Thousand Martial Hall, amidst the cheers and gazes of many people, Aria had heard his voice clearly.

‘Unlucky.’

It sounded like a jealous remark.

But Aria’s abnormal senses could detect a specific emotion in those few words.

A sense of understanding, as if he knew what kind of person she was and understood her.

‘No, I shouldn’t get my hopes up.’

High expectations often lead to greater disappointment.

Having been betrayed many times, Aria folded her rising expectations and concluded.

“So, I’ll count on you to do well. Got it?”

“...Understood.”

“Hmm. Then, let’s think about the method... Ah, didn’t you say you have the same class? Professor Magangshu’s Body Control class.”

Jake nodded at Aria’s question.

“Yes, we have it together.”

“Then, ask him for a favor when you have the chance. Tell him I’ll pay properly.”

“...”

It wasn’t a bad idea, but Jake had a subtle expression. He could ask, but he doubted Lee Sehoon would accept.

‘If he doesn’t insult my sister, that’s a bonus...’

He couldn’t suggest going himself. Though he had some free time today, he was usually busy with extermination requests from Babel to graduate.

‘And if she wanted to suggest it directly, she wouldn’t have asked me.’

Why did he have to suffer like this in the middle? While Jake was complaining to himself, Aria spoke.

“If you handle this well, I’ll talk to Father about the ‘Succession Ceremony.’”

Jake, hearing Aria’s words, shuddered.

“Father said it’s forbidden until graduation, but that’s too long. And if things continue like this, I might lose my position as the top student in the department.”

“...”

“Did you expect this?”

Jake’s expression wavered, remembering his humiliating defeat in the sparring match with Lee Sehoon.

‘Sword...’

Unlike his family members who had their own swords through the Succession Ceremony, he had nothing. Thinking about this, Jake clenched his fists.

“Since I’ve helped you with some troublesome matters recently, if I talk to Father, he might allow it. So...”

“Understood.”

Cutting off Aria’s words, Jake looked at her seriously.

“No matter what method, I will get a sword from Lee Sehoon.”

While he had been reluctantly agreeing before, now he showed his own determination. Seeing his resolute expression, Aria smiled.

“Is it right to interrupt when your sister is talking?”

“...I’m sorry.”

The uncomfortable conversation between siblings continued for a bit longer.