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A New Power (4)
A new rune obtained after clearing the <Transcendent’s Room>.
[Brave Eternal Wave] is a rune that handles the ‘power of water’.
Precisely, it allows me to borrow the power of water and infuse the secrets into the sword skills I use.
It is a superior rune that combines my main runes [Wave Sword Technique] and [Water Sword Technique], and a unique type of rune that requires possession of a water-attribute magic rune to use.
Therefore, the ultimate skills of those two runes also returned to me in an evolved state.
‘True Flowing Sword.’
The True Flowing Sword with the added word ‘true’ gained the power of water on top of its existing defensive capabilities, adding a long-range attack function.
First attempting an absolute defense with the ‘water sphere’ extracted from the sword, then counter attacking the enemy with dozens of thrusting strikes created afterwards.I didn’t realize it until I used it directly, but it definitely felt different.
Not just the changed parts, but the sheer power itself felt completely different.
It felt at least three times stronger than before.
‘Sky-Shattering Heavenly Sword Technique…’
Just as [True Flowing Sword] was created, naturally [True Sky-Shattering Heavenly Sword] was born as well.
Unlike the more extensively changed [True Flowing Sword], [True Sky-Shattering Heavenly Sword] maximized the existing attack method of thrusting the sword and releasing magic.
It draws out water from the thrust sword tip and creates a vortex with that water, generating powerful rotation.
Combining that rotational force with the explosive release of magic to unleash a formidable single strike.
Originally used as a finishing skill, this one solidified and enhanced its abilities much further.
Among my single attack skills, its destructive power is now clearly at the top.
<Rune Information>
◎ Name: Brave Eternal Wave
◎ Grade: Legendary / Superior
◎ Level: 1
◎ Engraved Location: Right wrist
◎ Special Effects:
: All sword skills and techniques used gain the power of water. The power of water flexibly enhances all attacks of the user. This constantly activates only when possessing a water-attribute magic rune.
: Compatibility with movement-related runes is greatly increased. Smooth motions with no obstructions gain added fluidity.
: Abilities are amplified in special terrains like the ocean or rivers, and the rune’s power increases by 20% during underwater combat or against fire-attributed enemies.
◎ Ultimate Skills:
◎ [True Flowing Active Sword]
◎ [True Sky-Shattering Heavenly Sword].
To be honest, when I first read the rune’s description, I didn’t quite get the full sense of it.
Aside from the straightforward effect of increased power in places like the ocean, there were too many vague descriptions.
But after directly wielding the sword in battle, I think I understand.
[Brave Eternal Wave]… In a word, it was an extremely high-level martial arts rune.
Kuhuhuh-?!
Shuk- Shuk-
Shaaah-
I lightly tore through the midst of 9 manticores.
The ones already heavily damaged by a direct hit from [True Flowing Sword] collapsed without regaining their senses from my sword strikes that scattered water.
With [Wave Sword Technique] and [Water Sword Technique] combined, there was no stuttering when transitioning between the two techniques.
Slashing and rotating was flexible, while thrusting and striking down was destructive.
The ‘power of water’ granted me smoother and faster movements… And the techniques unfolding from my sword were exquisitely smooth.
‘I can feel the increase in power.’
Moving directly with it makes me sense it.
It’s a feeling that can’t be conveyed just through stat numbers.
Faster and stronger movements.
More difficult and profound motions.
Things that only existed in my mind before but never manifested in reality are now possible.
[Brave Eternal Wave].
In the end, this rune is a powerful martial arts rune that raises my overall combat prowess.
‘Fortunately, the prerequisites are also aligned.’
[Brave Eternal Wave] is the power held by the dragon Fluvius.
Hence, to unleash this rune’s true might, I had to peculiarly use the [Dragonization] skill.
While the rune could be used without [Dragonization], I couldn’t fully utilize all of its abilities.
Gaining the ‘dragon’ characteristic was a prerequisite of sorts.
But that demanding condition was resolved through the [Trace of the Dragon Race] rune I obtained by defeating Fluvius’ clone.
<Rune Information>
◎ Name: Trace of the Dragon Race
◎ Grade: Legendary
◎ Level: Max
◎ Engraved Location: Heart (Duplicate)
◎ Special Effects:
: Allows drawing out the true power held by dragons. All dragon-related runes gain a 10% power increase and have some usage restrictions lifted.
: Further accelerates the rapid growth of dragons. All dragon-related runes gain double the growth speed.
[Trace of the Dragon Race] is a rune that acts like a vessel capable of containing the ‘power of dragons’.
Possessing this rune allowed me to freely use the power of dragons even in my normal state without using [Dragonization].
Moreover, the insane effect of doubling the growth speed of all dragon-related runes…
After [Effort of the Seeker] and [Swirling Tidal Wave], this is the third ‘growth-related’ rune to appear.
Although it’s a special max level rune with no unique skill, this growth effect alone makes it a treasure of a rune.
-Master, they’re all dead. That’s enough now.
Lost in the trance of swinging my sword, eventually Tyrbon approached nearby.
He was looking at me with a fed-up gaze, like he was watching some monster.
…He’s one to talk, being a monster himself.
“Ah, sorry. I got carried away without realizing.”
Looking around, by now 8 manticores had fallen to the ground while I still grasped one in my hand.
I must have really gotten excited over the new martial arts rune.
I sheath my sword and mounted the hovering Tyrbon next to me.
“Let’s go.”
-Where to, Master?
“Let’s hunt a bit more.”
I’ve tested everything that needed testing.
Tyrbon and I have verified the power of our newly acquired runes, and I’ve confirmed the close-to-90 combat stats that are my main abilities.
Only…
[The wave that slumbers within the dragon is rugged like the tides yet flows gently like a stream. Your comprehension of the Eternal Wave increases rapidly.]
[‘The Brave Eternal Wave’ rune level increased.]
While they were perhaps a bit too easy to defeat, the manticores were still A-grade monsters.
By mob-hunting the high-ranked beasts together, the level of the rune I had just acquired kept rising rapidly.
Enjoying the long-awaited fun of hunting, I continued the aerial travel with Tyrbon for a bit longer.
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Ippotranslation
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“No way, you’re just too damn strong!”
Park Jin-woo’s exasperated voice rang out.
We were at the <Prime Haze Field> in Sangdo-dong as usual, our regular meetup spot, crossing blades like we always did.
And just now, Park Jin-woo called for a time-out during our intense sparring session.
With a dejected look, he said to me, “This monstrous bastard. How am I supposed to beat this? You’ve gotten way too strong.”
The sparring results were an overwhelming victory for me.
Though Park Jin-woo’s growth was dazzling as well after so long, I had the upper hand after rapidly growing over the past two months.
With the new runes including [Brave Eternal Wave], my main stats nearly reach 90 (Strength, Speed, Magic), gradually stabilizing magic and auxiliary runes, and more.
Not only were my growth indicators good, but the sheer variety was an advantage.
[The Promise Bound by a Dragon], which had now become one of my main runes, was even a summoning-type rune that I didn’t use and still won easily, so it’s understandable Park Jin-woo felt frustrated.
“You got really strong too.”
“Is that supposed to be consolation right now?”
“Then what should I say? It’s a fact you got stronger too.”
“Argh…”
Park Jin-woo scratched his head vigorously. Seeing that, I let out a small laugh too.
Even with his whining, he probably knows deep down.
That his growth rate is exceptionally fast compared to others.
While I did undergo an excessive rapid growth spurt, Park Jin-woo grew considerably stronger too after experiencing the mission to Japan and the villain subjugation operation.
‘He’s already at the early A-rank level.’
Speaking in terms of ranks, he’s reached the early A-rank Holder level.
If he just accumulates some achievements, the Association will soon approve his promotion.
Considering the original Park Jin-woo was around average B-rank at this point in time, this is an astonishingly fast pace.
It’s Park Jin-woo, rapidly strengthening at a rate far exceeding before using his own training methods instead of learning from Professor Tak Won-ho, having suitable sparring partners, and experiencing momentous events.
Since my own promotion is being processed at the Association currently…
If he gets promoted as well, he’ll become the third A-rank Holder in our group after me and Kang Ju-yeon.
‘Or actually, are they all almost A-rank?’
In fact, Kim Chae-eun has nearly reached early A-rank skill too, just lacking some accomplishments. Moon Ga-eun will likely get close to A-rank with just a bit more of a spurt…
The ‘Academy Underground Dungeon Party’ has almost all become A-rank, it seems.
For mostly all five of us, students who have just entered our second year of the academy, to be A-rank?
Just hearing it makes you want to laugh in disbelief.
If reporters who like talented Holder prospects ask, it’d make for a huge scoop article.
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