Chapter 174

A smile naturally formed at the sight.

Still the same as ever.

There was no time to indulge in sentimentality. Balshion’s rough tone suddenly burst out and pierced his ears.

“So, you’re busy as hell, what brings you here?”

“Just because.”

“Just because? You rascal!”

With that, he lightly waved his hand, and a powerful energy shot out, heading for Muhyuk’s head.

Having sensed it from several experiences, Muhyuk tilted his head and easily dodged it. Balshion’s eyes narrowed at that.

“Ho, look at this.”

The atmosphere was unusual.

It felt like a pretty strong blow was coming. Although there was almost no pain, being hit by someone was never a pleasant feeling.

He felt the need to change the atmosphere.

“Master.”

“Uh, uhm?”

Perhaps it was the first time he had heard the word ‘Master’ from Muhyuk.

Balshion’s eyes widened.

“I have something to say.”

“Ahem, yes. What is it?”

Balshion also adjusted his posture.

“Why are there so many people?”

“……”

A moment of silence passed.

“That’s all you came to ask?”

“Yes.”

“You dare call me Master just to ask that?”

“I just wanted to call you that.”

“You tricked me.”

“No, I didn’t.”

“Haha, you called me Master to distract me.”

“Absolutely not.”

“Hahaha.”

Balshion (Old Man)’s hand was swung again.

Thwack.

A weaker-than-expected force struck Muhyuk’s forehead.

“Ahem, I’ll let it slide this time.”

“Thank you.”

Muhyuk smiled, and Balshion also smiled in response.

“Anyway, it’s good you came. I had something I wanted to ask you too.”

“Something you wanted to ask?”

“Yes, are you perhaps going around promoting the Gangster Necromancer?”

“Promotion…?”

“A guy came to me before, and he knew about the Gangster Necromancer. So I kicked him out at first, but he came back and pleaded so much.”

Balshion (Old Man) frowned, as if recalling that time.

“He said he came after hearing the promotion, so I taught him the skill. That’s why I’m trying to confirm it.”

“No, I haven’t promoted it.”

“Really?”

“Yes.”

“Hmm, I see. Anyway, you’ve grown quite a bit in the meantime.”

“I’ve grown quite a bit.”

“It’s indeed an amazing speed. I’ll admit it.”

“Thank you.”

“However, you’re not ready to learn the next skill yet. You need to grow a little more.”

“Yes, I’ll work hard.”

After that, they had a casual conversation.

Knock, knock.

Knocking sounds were heard frequently, interrupting their conversation.

“Tsk, those guys. They can’t wait a little longer and keep knocking.”

“They must be bored. I’ve taken up too much of your time.”

“Taken up? What are you talking about.”

“I’ll come back after I’ve grown a little more.”

“Do as you please.”

Muhyuk got up from his seat.

Before opening the door, he turned his head and added one more thing.

“You look good.”

“Ahem.”

Taking the clearing of his throat as an answer, Muhyuk left Balshion’s house. Only then did the users who were waiting enter one by one in turn.

“Who is that user?”

“I don’t know. He was inside for a really long time.”

“What a nuisance.”

Muhyuk looked at them as they talked.

Hmm, I remember their faces.

When the number of Gangster Necromancers exceeds a certain level, a group quest is obtained.

It is only natural that the Necromancer’s disciple is given a high position.

Muhyuk was determined to remember them when that time came as he left the alley.

At the same time.

Kallion, the Gangster Necromancer, who was performing a request from the mercenary guild, tilted his head at the suddenly appearing message.

[Emergency Quest (To Balshion) is activated.]

He hurriedly checked it.

[To Balshion]

Balshion, the leader of the Gangster Necromancers, is waiting for you. Hurry and find him.

[Time Limit: 24 hours]

It was a quest with a time limit.

“What is this?”

His friends next to him asked.

“What’s wrong?”

“No, a quest suddenly popped up.”

“A quest?”

“Yeah, an emergency one?”

“Oh, really? I’ve never heard of that kind before?”

“Me neither.”

“Isn’t that a jackpot quest?”

He was tempted by their words.

“A jackpot quest?”

“Yeah, it seems like something special?”

“The reward must be amazing!”

“Of course! Share some if you hit the jackpot!”

“Deal!”

Kallion was grinning from ear to ear.

Yes, good!

How desperate he had been to become a Gangster Necromancer.

He had even lowered his pride and knelt.

He was realizing the strength of the Gangster Necromancer through hunting after obtaining the job.

He even thought that he had done well to abandon his pride.

In that situation, he was even given a special quest. What else could this be but the will of Haneul for him to enter the Ranker?

“Okay, let’s finish the request quickly!”

“Let’s do it.”

“Hurry, hurry!”

“This bastard, he’s gone crazy with joy.”

“Yeah, I’m crazy. Hurry!”

With his friends pushing him, Kallion quickly finished the request and headed straight to the Hamil Empire without even saying goodbye.

As he entered the alley, a considerable number of users were lined up.

He couldn’t cut in line, so he had no choice but to take a spot at the very end.

It was only after waiting for about 2 hours that he was finally able to meet Balshion alone.

“You’ve come.”

“Yes, you called me…”

“Yes.”

The quest ended at that moment.

[Emergency Quest completed.]

[Continuing to ‘Persuade Balshion’.]

It was a linked quest.

Oh, yes!

But persuasion.

“I called you because I had something to ask.”

“What is it…”

He quickly checked the contents of the quest while talking.

[Persuade Balshion]

Balshion is currently suspicious of you. Persuade him so that his suspicion does not turn into anger.

He didn’t understand the content.

Suspicion? Anger?

Then Balshion asked in a heavy tone.

“What you said before was a lie.”

“Yes…?”

“I called my disciple and asked him directly, and he said he didn’t promote it at all.”

“N, not at all…?”

“Yes.”

Balshion’s eyes narrowed.

“Tell me honestly.”

“Th, there’s no way…”

He could lose his job if he made a mistake.

He absolutely couldn’t let that happen.

How hard he had worked to get this hidden job!

The job of a general Necromancer was really difficult in itself.

It was only after becoming a Gangster Necromancer that he was finally able to do the work of one person. No, he was even able to do the work of two people.

How proud he had been lately because he had the highest contribution in the party.

To give up such a job was impossible.

“I definitely came after hearing the promotion!”

“Hmm, if you continue to lie…”

An Aura of Darkness formed in Balshion’s hand.

The energy grew stronger little by little, and it was so powerful that he felt pressure just by looking at it.

Even though it was virtual, the weight of the momentum was clearly felt.

Fear and terror as well.

“I have no choice but to kill you. So why can’t you tell me honestly!”

He couldn’t give up here.

He’d rather die!

He gritted his teeth and answered.

“I really came after hearing the promotion!”

“……”

“Just kill me!”

The energy in Balshion’s hand disappeared.

“Good. If you say that much, I’ll believe you a little. But you’ll have to pass a test.”

“A test…?”

It was a relief.

Did, did I make it?

Fortunately, a message popped up.

[Completing the quest ‘Persuade Balshion’.]

[Continuing to ‘Find the Disciple’.]

It was getting worse and worse.

Crazy, the disciple?

Balshion’s voice was heard belatedly.

“Find the disciple and come to me with him.”

“……”

“If you bring him, I will not only acknowledge you, but also give you a gift that others have not received in consideration of your damages caused by my mistake.”

It was a relief that there was at least a reward.

“The deadline is one month.”

“Yes?”

“I’ve said all I have to say, so go.”

“M, Master!”

“You are not my master yet.”

At the resolute appearance, Kallion had no choice but to get up.

Damn it!

He turned his back and left the room.

[Find the Disciple]

Find the Gangster Necromancer disciple and meet Balshion with him. If you clearly reveal that the past events were a misunderstanding, you can obtain a special reward.

[Time Limit: 30 days]

He stared blankly at the quest for a long time.

“Haa…”

A sigh naturally escaped.

“How am I supposed to know who the disciple is!”

Of course, he knew a possible user.

The top Ranker, Muhyuk.

He had heard the story roughly, but he had never seen a video of him hunting, so he couldn’t know whether he was a Gangster Necromancer or not.

Besides, even if he was a Gangster Necromancer, he couldn’t be sure that he was the disciple.

His head was aching in many ways.

Okay, I need information first.

He had to find out about Muhyuk first.

Logout.

He came out of Illusion and accessed the website. He hurriedly began to carefully examine each post related to Muhyuk.

His ear itched for no reason.

Is someone talking about me?

Muhyuk scratched his ear and moved to the general store in the Weebla Empire.

“Welcome!”

“Please give me 110 Flowers of Sensation, 80 Breaths of Paralysis, and 70 Black Eyeballs.”

“Yes, please wait a moment!”

The owner hurriedly gathered the items.

“Here you go. The price is 70 Gold.”

The price was quite high than he thought.

Still, whatever.

After purchasing them without hesitation, he scanned the auction system.

Found it.

10 strands of Mithril Thread.

The price was 50 Gold.

[Would you like to purchase?]

[Yes/No]

Muhyuk’s hand trembled, but he pressed Yes.

Investment is the key to success.

He patted himself on the back like that and searched for other materials.

30 Giant Troll Extracts.

The price was 20 Gold.

With this, all the materials were prepared. He headed straight to the alchemy guild.

“Welcome.”

“I’d like to rent a room with a magic cauldron.”

“What kind of room would you like?”

“Yes?”

Muhyuk thought the guide hadn’t heard him, so he told him again.

“A room with a magic cauldron.”

“Ah, I’m sorry. I didn’t explain it properly. There are also types of rooms with magic cauldrons. There is a room where you can use a newly established large-capacity magic cauldron that can mass-produce, and there is a room where you can use a general magic cauldron.”

“Ah……”

He didn’t expect that a large-capacity cauldron would have already come out.

He wasn’t interested in this.

Muhyuk quickly asked about the large capacity.

“How much is it?”

“For the large capacity, it’s 200 Gold for 12 hours. Also, when making in large quantities, it has the advantage of taking only half the time it takes to make one at a time.”

“Ho.”

The price was definitely high.

Crazy.

Nevertheless, there was no way not to use it. It was a place where mass production was possible, and it also had the advantage of reducing the time by half.

“I’ll come back later.”

“Okay.”

Then he had to get his money’s worth.

Muhyuk checked the auction house and bought all the Mithril Thread and Giant Troll Extract. There weren’t many, so there was no problem.

After that, he moved to the general store and bought a large amount of Flowers of Sensation, Breaths of Paralysis, and Black Eyeballs.

“Thank you!”

He immediately headed to the alchemy guild, rented a large-capacity room, and went through the confirmation process.

First, he put 11 Flowers of Sensation, 8 Breaths of Paralysis, and 1 Mithril Thread into the magic cauldron.

[Materials are mixing.]

[Required time……]

The materials were synthesized faster than he thought.

[Synthesis complete.]

[‘Potion of Confusion’ is created.]

Muhyuk checked the created potion.

[Potion of Confusion]

Causes loss of physical control for 3 seconds.

Smiling contentedly, this time he put in 7 Black Eyeballs and 3 Troll Extracts. It was completed quickly as well, and he was able to check the created item right away.

[Synthesis complete.]

[‘Veil Potion’ is created.]

[Veil Potion]

Steals sight for 3 seconds.

The Veil Potion was also the same as Muhyuk’s memory.

Good.

Now it was time to make it in bulk.

He poured in a lot of materials according to the ratio.

[Required time: 4 hours 27 minutes 30 seconds]

All that was left was to wait.