Chapter 93: The Reincarnated One Does It All

"Hmm..."

After finishing the intermediate refining with Yoonha, Iseun returned to the dormitory, took a quick shower, changed into new clothes, and lay down on the bed.

"Maybe I overdid it a bit..."

At first, he only intended to do some simple adjustments, but as Yoonha seemed to be getting bored, he unconsciously used his attribute magic to give her a more elaborate treatment.

He felt a languidness throughout his body, yet his mind was unusually clear. In this awkward state, neither able to move nor rest, Iseun decided to check his current condition for the first time in a while.

[Iseun]

Strength - C (170) Endurance - C (165)

Magic Power - C (190) Agility - C (167)

Unique Skill: 'Fate's Blacksmith'

Attribute Magic: Hongryun Flame (D+), Moonlight (D+)

Skills: Heavenly Insect Sword (S), Spirit Refining Magic (S), Dream Storage (A), Two Eyes (A), Two-Handed Killing Technique (A), Flame Master (C), Command: Bestow (C), Awakening Dream (C), Black Spirit (D)

"Hmm... Not bad..."

His physical abilities were still average for Babel, but his attribute magic and the number of skills he possessed had increased significantly.

Especially, there were many new skills he hadn't learned before the reincarnation. As Iseun skimmed through the information, he stroked his chin.

"Having new skills I didn't learn before is good, but it feels a bit disorganized."

Before the reincarnation, Iseun had grown his abilities by acquiring various attribute magics based on Spirit Refining Magic and using them effectively.

His talent for martial arts and magic was lacking, and at that time, it suited his nature.

"But this time, the feeling is different."

He learned the Visionary Sword Technique, Two-Handed Killing Technique, and Two Eyes from Magangs, and he easily mastered Command and Incantations.

Perhaps, or rather, he now had a talent for martial arts and magic.

Though it was a situation he couldn't understand, since things were like this, there was only one thing he could do.

"I should try to learn something properly first."

If there were materials to use, he would use them.

Recalling the teachings from his master, Iseun pondered how he should grow from now on.

"First, I should get a third attribute magic."

The Spirit Refining Magic would only fully function after acquiring a third attribute magic.

He could decide what to learn and how to move forward after mastering it.

"Let's see. Who can I ask for this..."

After thinking for a moment, Iseun recalled a suitable person and picked up his phone to send a message.

Just as he was about to turn off his phone and wait for a reply,

[Inoue Erica]

A call came in instead of a reply.

"Wow, that's fast..."

Perhaps she was looking at her phone by chance. Feeling curious, Iseun immediately answered the call.

-What do you need?

"Ah, nothing much. I was wondering if you could get me some 'Purifying Stones' (淨土石)."

A mineral containing pure earth attribute magic, used to restore land corrupted by demons.

It's not hard to obtain, but since it's prioritized for various cultivation facilities and areas affected by the Demon Swamp, good quality items require connections.

-What grade?

"Minimum Rare grade or higher. I'll pay properly, including the intermediary fee..."

-Actually, I don't need money.

Erica cut Iseun off and spoke calmly.

-I want the weapons you made.

"Ah, right. I did promise to make them."

After completing the Luminous Sword, he got busy with the extermination practice and the aftermath, so it got delayed.

"Considering the order, Yan Chengxia and Louise should come first, but I can at least give you an estimate."

Since she offered to get the materials, he should show some effort. Iseun made his decision and replied.

"Then, can we meet now? Let's start with the estimate..."

-I'll come over. Meet me at the entrance.

Click

The call ended before he could reply. Feeling the urgency in her calm tone, Iseun was taken aback but then smiled.

"She must really want them."

Since she had been watching his abilities and wanted to recruit him, it was a natural reaction.

Iseun got up from the bed and went down to the entrance.

"Hi."

"Kaa."

Erica, who had arrived first, greeted him.

She wore a white knit top and a brown long skirt, with a crow perched naturally on her shoulder. Iseun looked at her with a dubious expression.

"Were you nearby?"

Perhaps she was out for a walk and came straight after receiving the call. Erica shook her head.

"No, I flew here."

"Kaa."

The crow flapped one of its wings, as if to confirm. Iseun found this interesting.

'Does she have a movement incantation? If it only took her two minutes from Ur's dormitory to here, her speed is quite... Hmm?'

As Iseun examined the crow on Erica's shoulder, he noticed something and narrowed his eyes.

"Did the crow from last time die?"

At first, he thought it was the same one, but the more he looked, the more the atmosphere and feel were different.

It was a vague, intuitive feeling, so Iseun asked hesitantly, and Erica, after a moment of silence, nodded slowly.

"Yes, it died during the battle in the Black Lotus Swamp."

"Hmm. It seems even a regular crow couldn't handle it."

The monsters in the Black Lotus Swamp were one thing, but dealing with the roots of the Sacred Tree was indeed tough.

'Looking at the new crow, it seems ordinary... Perhaps I should make a suitable weapon for her.'

Thinking about the abilities of the mythic-grade weapon Erica used before the reincarnation and how it could be linked with the crow, Iseun quickly visualized a design in his mind.

"Wait here for a moment."

Iseun led Erica to a nearby park and sat on a bench in a secluded corner, extending his hand.

"Can you let the crow sit on my hand for a moment?"

"Sure."

Erica nodded and gestured to the crow, which glided over and perched on Iseun's hand.

"Kaa."

"Let me see..."

Iseun activated Two Eyes and examined the flow of magic within the crow's body.

Whoosh!

A thin, purple magic power flowed throughout its body, and a silver magic power was embedded like a skeleton. Iseun found this interesting.

'She must have embedded a simplified incantation to compress the time for buffs... Quite tough to use.'

To put it in a visual analogy, it's like being able to sketch a moving object at any moment with a sketchbook, ready to turn it into a full drawing at any time.

If the adjustment was even slightly loose, the simplified incantation could distort the crow's magic, requiring careful attention. Erica, however, did this very naturally.

'If the skeleton is already in place, it shouldn't be difficult.'

After examining the structure of the simplified incantation, Iseun quickly found its focal point and placed his hand on it.

'Black Spirit.'

Whoosh--

Black Spirit spread from his fingertips to various parts of the crow's body. Erica looked on with interest.

"Are you trying to connect the simplified incantations?"

"Exactly. More precisely, I'm trying to link them... Can you spread your palm a bit?"

"Sure."

Iseun examined Erica's right palm and connected the Black Spirit to the tips of her fingers.

"Here... No, a bit to the right..."

He connected the Black Spirit to the fine flow of magic in her palm and carefully removed his hand.

"Try channeling magic now."

"Like this?"

Erica, who had examined the Black Spirit Iseun connected, looked a bit uncertain.

'The structure isn't bad, but the efficiency isn't great.'

Compared to her usual method, it was only about 80% effective.

When Erica looked at him with a questioning gaze, Iseun smiled and replied.

"Just try it."

"...Okay."

Erica nodded and infused magic into the Black Spirit. The crow's body began to glow silver.

Whoosh

Silver magic power enveloped the crow from head to toe.

Since the magic infusion was different from usual, there were quite a few parts that were clumped or distorted. Iseun nodded in approval.

"Good. Keep the output steady."

Iseun raised the dark attribute magic Moonlight in his right hand and began to gently stroke the magic surrounding the crow.

Swoosh

The magic touched by Moonlight began to mold like clay, and Iseun nodded in satisfaction.

"Hmm. Spread your wings."

"Kaa."

As time passed, the silver magic surrounding the crow was refined by Iseun's hands, and after a while, it took on a completely different form.

"Kaa!!"

Sharp, silver feathers protruded from the crow's body, resembling a bird of prey more than a crow. Erica looked at it with a puzzled expression.

'Is there any meaning to this shape?'

If the magic used to create this form had been used to enhance the crow as usual, it could have been 30% more powerful.

Seeing the question in her eyes, Iseun smiled.

"Let it fly up into the sky."

"Okay..."

Though skeptical, Erica infused magic into the crow and commanded it to fly up.

Boom!

A silver flash of light shot up into the sky from Iseun's hand.

"...?!"

An overwhelming speed, far surpassing the usual enhancement. This alone was impressive, but what caught Erica's attention were the detailed changes.

'The acceleration is at least twice as fast, and the feathers interlock, enhancing the piercing effect...'

Whereas the usual attack only involved piercing with the beak, now the feathers would slash and tear the surroundings as it flew, causing more definite damage.

Seeing the result far exceeding her expectations, Erica looked at it in amazement.

"How did you do that?"

"Crows aren't naturally specialized for combat. Even if you enhance their physical abilities and add incantations, the inherent inefficiencies won't change, so I improved them."

In Erica's case, she had perfectly optimized the crow's enhancement, but she was not familiar with a form specialized for combat.

Considering that one of her main techniques before the reincarnation was 'Ghost Crow Armament' (鬼烏武裝), a strengthening incantation, it was more a lack of perceived need than a lack of talent.

"I'll make a support and practice weapon for you this time, so try to figure out how to apply it."

"...Okay. I understand."

Erica, now somewhat interested, nodded seriously and then asked, recalling something.

"When will it be completed?"

"Let's