LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 78
“Ah, thank you very much…”
Hearing the shopkeeper’s strained voice, I exited the Core Shop.
『Master, hurry, hurry! I can’t wait any longer!』
Thanks to the demolition job I took at the Adventurer’s Guild, which I finished in just a few hours, I even received a bonus payment.
And thanks to that, I was able to obtain a Dungeon Core VI.
(Calm down a little. First, let’s move to a quiet place. Then we can check it inside the room.)
『Master, your walking speed is about 30% faster than usual. You’re excited, aren’t you?』
Eve was saying something, but I ignored it.
I continued heading towards a deserted back alley.
“Alright, I’ll take it now.”
As always, Eve projected the flawless appearance of a beautiful girl and gazed at the Dungeon Core in her hands with loving eyes.
“I’m counting on you.”
I was restless, eager to know the result as soon as possible.
Beside me, Kaiser was also chirping, “Kue Kue,” looking just as pleased.
“This… might take quite a bit of time. I’m sorry, but could you wait while resting?”
“Oh? Alright.”
It seemed that the higher the rank, the longer the analysis took. I took Kaiser with me and returned to my room.
“Alright, I’ve finished analyzing the first core.”
A day had passed when Eve finally completed the analysis.
“What kind of ability does it have?”
Eve placed a hand to her mouth, smiling as if gauging my reaction.
“The first one grants the blessing of Flight.”
“F-FLIGHT?!”
Hearing those words, I immediately jumped to my feet.
“Fufufu, excellent reaction, Master.”
Eve had a composed expression, but for me—or rather, for all of humanity—this was incredible news.
There was a magic spell called Fly, but it only allowed a person to float a few meters above the ground. More like an enhanced jump rather than true flight. After using it, one would gradually descend back to the ground.
But Flight was different. It meant soaring freely through the sky.
Every ability I had acquired from Dungeon Cores so far had been high-performing. There was no way Flight would be an exception.
“Of course, it’s humanity’s dream to fly freely in the sky.”
In this world, air travel did exist in the form of magical airships. However, they were rare, and only a select few could board them.
“Alright, let’s head outside the town and test it immediately.”
I couldn’t sit still any longer. I turned to Eve, urging her, but…
“Master, calm down.”
“Kukukueee!”
Eve and Kaiser both tried to soothe me.
“We haven’t finished analyzing the other core yet. Just wait a little longer.”
Her words helped me regain my composure, and I sat back down.
“Now, about the second core… This one might be a bit of a letdown.”
“Huh? What do you mean?”
After analyzing the second, purple-colored core, Eve responded hesitantly.
“Let me project the details.”
Using illusion magic, she displayed the information before me.
Amplification – Temporarily enhances the effect of another ability. Each use lasts for one hour. Can be used up to three times per day.
“Honestly, it doesn’t seem much different from the Blessing one can receive at a temple. You can enhance power or stamina, but even a small special core could achieve that.”
Eve had a point. It wasn’t bad, but considering I had purchased a Rank VI core, it felt a little underwhelming.
“Should we go outside and test Flight first?”
Eve, having lost interest, suggested heading out. But as I listened to her, another thought crossed my mind.
“Wait a second. This Amplification might actually be useful.”
“So, what’s your plan for using it?”
“Just watch.”
I led Eve and Kaiser to the Farm while contemplating my idea.
“Amplification temporarily strengthens another ability, right?”
“That’s what the description says.”
“Then it shouldn’t only work on magic—it might also enhance Blessings or Skills.”
“Huh? That can’t be…”
Eve looked confused.
“I’ve never heard of a Blessing enhancing another Blessing!”
“If we go by that logic, then talking Blessings like you shouldn’t exist either.”
Every phenomenon has a first time.
“Even if it fails, there’s nothing to lose. But if it works, it’s a huge win. Let’s give it a shot.”
As Eve and Kaiser watched, I activated Amplification on the Farm.
“M-M-Master!? Something’s happening to the Farm!”
As expected, the result aligned with my theory. Eve was flustered as she reported to me.
“The Farm, after being affected by Amplification, has evolved into the Divine Farm!”
What kind of ridiculous name was that? Was someone messing with me?
As I furrowed my brows, the land before us began to change.
“Whoa, this is amazing…”
Normally, the crops and fruits on the Farm remained at peak condition until harvested, and as soon as one was taken, another grew in its place.
But now…
“Golden fruits and vegetables…”
Eve gazed at them in awe.
“Hmm. When I harvest one, another doesn’t immediately grow…”
I plucked a golden apple and examined the area where it had been. Unlike before, nothing sprouted right away. It seemed to be growing back slowly over time.
“Let’s taste it.”
“Kukukuee!”
Kaiser, looking eager, split the apple with me.
As I bit into it—
“……”
“……”
“M-Master? Kaiser? What’s wrong with you two?”
It’s said that when people eat something truly delicious, they are left speechless.
Neither Kaiser nor I reacted to Eve’s calls.
“No… this apple… It might be a forbidden fruit. If I eat this, I’ll never be able to go back to a normal diet.”
This was a level of flavor that could spark wars and assassinations.
The usual crops from the Farm were already delicious—just barely within the range of what humans could replicate.
But this? This was on an entirely different level. Something beyond mortal reach.
“The food of the gods.”
“Auuu… No fair, no fair! I want to eat some too!”
Listening to Eve’s envious complaints, I realized something—
My abilities had taken another step into the realm of the absurd.