Chapter 16

Chapter 16

Now that he thought about it, something similar seemed to have happened on Earth.

-Yeonseung. What do you think about the name ‘The Strongest and Supreme Invincibility’ for our clan?

-Uh, that sounds like trash.

-...I-Is that so? In fact, I thought so as well. I was just joking.

The clan leader’s eyes filled with tears as he said those words.

-...Come to think of it, it is a fairy-like name...

-That’s right?! I knew you would like it! These days, even hunters have to promote themselves, right? The clan name should be neat and refreshing. I thought about names like ‘Best SSS-grade Clan’ or ‘My Clan Members are Limitless,’ but I liked that one better.

-Wow... Too... good...

Put up with it! Still, he was usually a really good clan leader! Fortunately, the government rejected the clan name under the reason that it was too playful.

Ever since then, Choi Yeonseung had learned a lesson. If someone named something, just say the name they picked was good no matter what! So what if it was called the Alliance of Small and Medium-sized Constellations? It was good enough for as long as it clearly conveyed their alliance's purpose!

“Is it bad?”

“No. I think it’s a really good name. Really.”

The Manipulator of Dreams and Desires laughed at Choi Yeonseung’s response. He said it was good even though it didn’t seem to suit his taste. He a very rare constellation, considering the basic personality of most constellations revolved around arrogance and rudeness.

‘I chose really well.’

She was lucky. If Choi Yeonseung was stronger or didn’t have desires, she wouldn’t have been able to join forces with him.

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ is welcomingly waving its paws.]

[The 'Cat of Lava and Magma' says you would’ve done better by joining its household, but you're not a stupid constellation for joining the Alliance of Small and Medium-sized Constellations.]

“!”

The Cat of Lava and Magma! He talked to that constellation several times when he was leaving the Ruler of Blood and Brawls’ realm. Was it also a member of the Alliance of Small and Medium-sized Constellations?

“Since this is an alliance, there’s no way we’re the only ones in it. Who are the other constellations?”

“......”

[......]

Both constellations avoided answering. Choi Yeonseung had an unwanted thought.

“... Is it just the two of you?”

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ is angry. It wonders what's wrong with that and threatens not to give you the gift it has prepared for you.]

“No, I’m not particularly disappointed. Oh, what gift are you talking about?”

Choi Yeonseung appeased the cat.

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ heard a rumor that you are gathering adamantium and orichalcum. It says that if you want, it can make the item you desire with your adamantium and orichalcum.]The original appearance of this chapter can be found at Ñøv€lß1n.

The girl next to him gave an explanation.

“The Cat of Lava and Magma is a famous blacksmith constellation. It promised to make your weapons as a gift if you join our alliance.”

A rare good being in the Abyss... No, they weren’t good, but they were kind-hearted since they were in a reliable alliance of constellations. To be honest, Choi Yeonseung was a bit moved to be given this as a sign-up gift.

“I have collected a lot of adamantium, but I don’t have enough orichalcum. I would like to delay the request until I collect more.”

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ cocks its head. It is asking if the ‘Manipulator of Dreams and Desires’ hasn’t given you a gift yet.]

“I was going to use it to persuade him, but before I could, he has already accepted the offer...”

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ laughs while saying that it is a stupid constellation.]

“... I hope you know that I can leave the alliance.”

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ is flustered and says it’s a joke!]

“What gift is it?”

“I thought it would be more difficult to persuade you. As you said, most constellations are arrogant, which is why... I prepared things that you might be interested in.”

In addition to answering Choi Yeonseung’s questions, the Manipulator of Dreams and Desires had prepared many things. To be honest, she thought he would be pickier!

“......!”

[The A-rank martial art book ‘Star Absorption Method’ has been found!]

Martial arts? Why would anyone bother learning it?

“Well, I thought it was a martial art valuable enough for a martial artist like you to be interested in... Was I mistaken?”

“No... I do want this martial arts book. Thank you. I will gratefully accept it.”

Choi Yeonseung accepted the martial arts book.

[Do you want to learn the ‘Star Absorption Method’ martial arts?]

-Yes.

[You have learned the ‘Star Absorption Method’!]

[You are currently at the transcendent-class stage.]

[The skill ‘State of Perfection’...]

[The skill ‘Three Flowers Gathering’...]

[The skill ‘Heavenly Martial Physique...]

[The ‘Star Absorption Method’ has been completely realized.]

Martial arts lost in every aspect against magic, but it was a completely different story when Choi Yeonseung used it. Having attained enlightenment with other martial arts, he could use new martial arts immediately.

‘I see. So this is the Star Absorption Method.’

He could do something similar to the Star Absorption Method’s effects through the power of existence. However, mastering the Star Absorption Method meant he wouldn’t need to use the power of existence for those reasons anymore. The more he saved the power of existence, the better. It was like a resource that could be used for anything, after all.

‘Come to think of it, those constellations... They probably used the power of existence to grant their apostles strength.’

The orichalcum ingot, the Manipulator of Dreams and Desires’ other gift, was an ordinary yet good gift.

Choi Yeonseung had enough to make everything that he wanted.

An adamantium frying pan!

An adamantium cutting board!

An orichalcum kitchen knife!

An orichalcum cutlery set!

‘Has it been over 10,000 years? Well, it doesn’t matter.’

It seemed to have been a while since he stopped tracking time. After saving for his goal piece by piece, Choi Yeonseung finally achieved it. He was satisfied.

“You seem to like your gift.”

“I do. Thank you.”

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ excitedly asks what type of battle gear you want to make. With that amount, a great sword and shield...]

“Uh... A frying pan and cutting board.”

[......]

“I want to make a kitchen knife and cutlery set with the orichalcum...”

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ has no answer. It appears to have died.]

***

The constellation tried to persuade him to change his decision all day, but Choi Yeonseung didn’t budge. In the end, the cat shouted ‘Die hipster!’ and promised to make it. A promise was a promise.

“Now, answer my question. What is awakening?”

“Yes.”

Choi Yeonseung thought of himself as someone who had just entered the path of a constellation, a half-constellation. In that sense, he had to grow one step further to become a constellation. The reason why he thought so was the message window he received from the world when he reached the transcendent-class stage.

[’Resonance From the World’ is becoming stronger and stronger. The world is waiting for your call.]

Waiting for his call. In other words, he needed to evolve one more time. Even the demon Barigos told him as much.

-Become a constellation, human!

Choi Yeonseung truly thought he wasn’t a constellation yet.

However, the Manipulator of Dreams and Desires waved her hand as if all of those were nonsense. “No, you are a constellation. There is no such thing as a half-constellation or an apprentice. There are just constellations.”

“......??”