Transcendent Warrior with a Dimensional Shifting Inventory

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‘Could it be real?’

So far, there had been strange items that came out of the refrigerator, but there had been no fakes.

So the ceramic item was definitely an antique made a long time ago.

In addition, the manufacturing methods of Goryeo celadon and blue and white porcelain engraved on the surface would also be real.

The Azure Dragon’s Heart had become a one-of-a-kind item that existed only once in the world, let alone being mass-produced.

A ceramic item engraved with lost ceramic techniques,

Even Minhyuk, who was not an expert, could tell that it was a national treasure-level cultural asset.

‘It’s not something I should use to charge magic power.’

Originally, he had planned to use the Azure Dragon’s Heart to restore Sylphid’s Altar.

However, the Azure Dragon’s Heart was more valuable as a ceramic item than as a magic bead.

So he would restore Sylphid’s Altar with the magic bead he obtained by hunting dragons.

Since he had also received a map from the Azure Dragon that marked the locations of the dragons, he could start hunting as soon as he went outside the Tower of Trials.

‘But how do I dispose of this?’

He had no intention of quickly turning the ceramic item into cash.

He was not in a situation where he needed quick cash, and he did not yet know the exact value of the ceramic item.

It wasn’t something to ask for an appraisal just to anyone.

Perhaps the manufacturing method written on the surface might be more valuable than the worth of the ceramic itself.

Isn’t it the famous Cheonggi and its manufacturing method that the son wasn’t even told about, so the price was cut off?

The manufacturing method of Goryeo Cheongja is also very precious.

The moment you ask someone to appraise it, the manufacturing method will be revealed and its value as a secret technique will disappear.

So if you want to dispose of it at a good price, you shouldn’t rush and need to act carefully.

For now, I’ll just keep the ceramic well and deal with it properly later.

“Return.”

BAM-

Along with a dazzling flash of light, Minhyuk returned to the Magic Tower.

He spread out the map of the 2nd floor of the Magic Tower.

The locations where he could acquire the Nosco and go up to the 3rd floor were marked.

Since he had the map of every floor of the Magic Tower, he’d be able to quickly acquire all the Noscos and go up to the top floor.

‘But is there nothing else I can get from the Magic Tower besides the Noscos?’

The Magic Tower’s guide said so.

The Nosco is one of the treasures that can be acquired from the Magic Tower.

There are other items.

However, there were no other marks on the map.

‘Let’s just get all the Noscos first.’

Minhyuk headed to the place marked on the map.

***

Golden Carp Square on the outskirts of Melbeck Fortress.

Despite the late hour, people were swarming like bees.

They were patients waiting for their turn to get treated by the wandering magician.

Among them were some who came from Asdel through Gaon.

After Minhyuk became the emperor, the supply of red recovery potions became plentiful, but the aftereffects of old wounds or chronic diseases couldn’t be cured with recovery potions.

Patients flocked here because the wandering magician’s medical skills were divine and he didn’t charge for treatment.

However, there were some who took advantage of this phenomenon to make money.

They were the merchants of the square.

The owners of the inns and restaurants in this square charged 10 times more than the market price.

‘A cash cow has arrived!’

The owner of the Bluebird Inn grinned and counted the money.

He had made more money in the month that the wandering magician stayed at his inn than he had ever seen before.

He charged more than 10 times the price of lodging compared to other inns in Golden Carp Square, so he was making a whopping 100 times more profit than the market price.

Seeing that all the patients were paying without complaint, it seemed that one gold coin wasn’t much money for nobles.

‘Should I raise it by 10 times more?’

At that moment, someone came down the stairs.

It was the wandering magician.

The innkeeper jumped up and greeted him respectfully.

“Sage of the West! It’s late at night, where are you going? Should I call you a carriage? Of course, it’s free!”

“I’m much obliged for your hospitality.”

“What? What are you talking about?”

“I bid you farewell. I shall depart from this place.”

The astonished innkeeper finally noticed the appearance of the wandering wizard.

He had indeed packed all his belongings and was ready to leave.

“Leave? Where are you going to go and leave these sick patients behind?”

“I only treated the patients because I was staying here for a while. I cannot be held back because of them.”

The innkeeper’s tone became harsh.

“That’s not something a wise man should say! Once you do a good deed, you should keep doing it until you die!”

“Why are you getting angry? You’re not even a patient.”

“W-well… I’m asking on behalf of the sick! You’re not going to do what you have to do now!”

“Was it my duty to treat the patients? Who decided that?”

“Anyway, you can’t go anywhere!”

The innkeeper gestured to the men drinking in the hall.

The thugs got up from their seats and blocked the wandering wizard’s way.

“I hired these men in advance because I knew this would happen. If you don’t want to get hurt, go back to your room quietly and continue treating the patients!”

Hmm-

The wandering wizard sighed.

“Humans really are beings that don’t deserve to live.”

“What did you say?”

Flames erupted from the wandering wizard’s staff in all directions.

The innkeeper and the thugs who were engulfed in the blue flames turned into charcoal in an instant.

The flames spread to the tables and furniture in the hall.

Whoosh-

Leaving the burning inn behind, the wandering wizard walked toward some unknown destination.

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Two days had passed since the soldiers had been waiting outside the magic tower for Minhyuk.

They were all anxious because there was no news.

“Your Majesty! Can you hear me?”

The princess called out to Minhyuk using Durango’s twin rings.

She called dozens of times, but there was no answer.

“Don’t worry. His Majesty will be fine.”

Rin comforted Chunsam while stroking her.

“Don’t worry. Nothing will happen to Daddy. I can feel it. Daddy and I are connected in spirit.”

“Really?”

Rin shouted to the people after hearing Chunsam’s words.

“His Majesty is safe! Chunsam says so!”

“Really? That’s a relief!”

The soldiers were relieved.

However, that was Chun-sam’s delusion that Min-hyuk would be safe.

Even Gaon couldn’t connect to the interior of the Demon’s Tower.

Thud- thud-

A man approached the soldiers, stepping on the snow in the snowfield.

Someone recognized him and said to his colleague.

“Isn’t that the sage of the west? What business does a hermit have here?”

The soldiers blocked the wandering wizard.

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Since he was a reputable figure, they didn’t point their weapons at him right away.

“This is the Imperial Palace, an area restricted to the general public. Turn around and leave.”

“I came because I’m worried about His Majesty’s safety.”

“You can worry once you return home.”

“Did His Majesty enter the Demon’s Tower?”

Swish-

The soldiers pointed their spears at him.

“Why are you curious about that?”

The wandering wizard raised both hands, indicating that he had no intention of resisting, and stepped back.

“I understand. I’ll be on my way.”

He turned around and began walking back the way he came.

A smile appeared on his lips.

He was certain after seeing the soldiers’ reactions.

‘A visitor has entered the Demon’s Tower.’

Since he had fallen for his own trap and entered the Demon’s Tower, there was a 99% chance that he wouldn’t come out alive.

‘The Demon’s Tower is a graveyard for fools who don’t know their place.’

The wandering wizard walked far enough that the soldiers were out of sight.

Thud-

His necklace glowed.

Swish-

He, who had been standing on the snowfield, disappeared without a trace.

Then, he appeared in a place far, far away from there.

He had returned to the dragon’s nest.

Before his eyes was a giant dragon, sound asleep.

‘The tiresome puppet show is over.’

The wandering wizard closed his eyes as he sat on a chair.

Whoosh-

His soul left his body.

And entered the dragon’s body.

Thud-

The human body lolled its head weakly.

Simultaneously, the dragon opened its eyes.

Swish-

The human body disappeared.

Akara the dragon had put it in her inventory.

Even a living body, a puppet whose soul has already died, can be put into the inventory.

Flap flap-

The dragon flew up vigorously.

And arrived at the palace of the red dragon, flying at full speed.

The red dragon was sitting on a huge stone tablet in the center of the palace.

[Great Srinagam! I have returned after completing the mission.]

[Did you eliminate the intruder?]

[He entered the ice tower of the snowfield and will never come out again.]

The ice tower was not just one place.

There were several ice towers all over the Rania continent, but the dragons called the ice tower north of Sylphir the ice tower of the snowfield.

The red dragon frowned.

[Don’t say you’ve finished the mission until you’ve confirmed that the opponent’s heart has completely stopped, Vanak!]

[No human who has entered the ice tower has ever come out alive.]

[There are exceptions to everything. He is an extraordinary being who has hurt two of our race. Just because he was lured into the ice tower doesn’t mean he’s dead.]

[Aren’t you overestimating him? All the strength he has shown so far has come from military power. He will never survive in the ice tower without a single soldier under his command.]

[The reason the Saltus dragons died was because they underestimated their opponent. Don’t make the same mistake.]

Akara the dragon nodded, agreeing with the red dragon’s words.

[I understand. I will prepare countermeasures to ensure that he is finished off. Please grant me permission to use the Golden Arch.]

In the palace of the red dragon, there was an arch that could teleport like Kaon.

It was much larger than Kaon.

Large enough for a giant dragon to use.

Also, it didn’t need to be used in pairs, and it could teleport anywhere the user had been.

And it could also move to sanctuaries and restricted areas that Kaon could not access.

[What are you going to do with the Golden Arch?]

[I will move to the top floor of the ice tower right now and meet the master of the ice tower.]

***

After obtaining the Northcore of both the 2nd and 3rd floors, Minhyuk went up to the 4th floor of the ice tower.

Three days had passed since he had set foot in the ice tower.

The higher he went up the floors, the stronger the slaves of the ice tower became.

However, there was still no one strong enough to give Minhyuk a hard time.

Whoosh-

The sandstorm grazed Minhyuk’s cheek.

The 4th floor was a desert.

The 2nd floor was a meadow with flowers in full bloom, and the 3rd floor was a volcanic zone with bubbling lava.

The oasis with palm trees growing around the emerald-colored water was the safe zone of the 4th floor.

There was no need to call the guide of the ice tower when there was nothing to ask.

Minhyuk immediately moved to the location of the Northcore marked on the map.

Swoosh-

The flying magic also increased in speed the more it was used.

It was still far from being as fast as Chun Sam, but it seemed faster than riding a horse.

When he arrived at his destination, there was a man in silver armor.

The hair and beard protruding from the helmet were gray.

He drew his sword as he saw Minhyuk.

Judging from the fact that the message about accumulating return time did not appear, he was definitely a slave of the Demon’s Tower.

‘What kind of Northcore will appear this time?’

Clatter-

Minhyuk fired a machine gun at the man.

He thought he could easily get the Northcore this time too, but

Ting-ting-

The man blocked all the bullets with a large shield.

The bullets made of star metal could not penetrate,

‘Is it a shield made of dragon bones?’

Minhyuk took out a greatsword made of dragon bones instead of a machine gun.

And approached the man.

His shield handling skill was flawless.

There were no loopholes.

‘Let’s cut it off with the shield.’

Swish-

Minhyuk swung his greatsword at the shield.

If the shield was made of dragon bones, the greatsword would be damaged, but if he continued to infuse magic into the greatsword with its automatic repair function, the shield would eventually break.

But something unexpected happened.

Snap-

Minhyuk’s sword broke.

But the shield didn’t get a single scratch.

The man exclaimed triumphantly.

“No weapon can pierce Jim’s shield!”

The man’s shield was made of Locus alloy.

The metal that Minhyuk had wanted to get his hands on so badly appeared before him.