The Martial God who Regressed Back to Level 2 Novel

Chapter 278

"The fusion of Red Thunder and Dragon Flame...."

Red Thunder itself is a combination of the energy of fire and lightning.

What would happen if Dragon Flame is added to this?

"Would it become Dragon Thunder? Anyway, it's fascinating. It's a completely new message I've never seen before...."

Even though it gains various powerful stats such as Red Thunder and Void,

I've never seen a message related to stat fusion before.

Why does stat fusion appear when there is a connection between Red Thunder and Dragon Flame?

"Should I give it a try?"

Sung JiHan stared at the message window and decided to attempt the fusion.

"The value of the 'Dragon Flame' stat is significantly lower compared to Red Thunder."

"The probability of stat fusion failure increases."

"Do you really want to attempt stat fusion?"

The following message caught his attention.

"The value of Dragon Flame is 50... The difference with Red Thunder is significant."

No matter how much Dragon Flame absorbed the power of stat enhancement,

the difference was still significant compared to the Red Thunder obtained from the Brain God.

If he fused them like this, the probability of failure would be high.

"It doesn't mention what penalties there would be if it fails. There's no need to take unnecessary risks."

Since Sung JiHan had no experience with the stat called Dragon Flame,

he decided to increase this stat for now rather than attempting a risky fusion.

To do that,

"Altkaizen. Can you breathe on me again like earlier? Can't you take it again?"

"...What? You want me to take it again...? Are you saying that the first breath was nothing?"

"It did cause some damage, but I could withstand it."

The first breath, which condensed the heat of the sun and shot it out.

The power of the breath was absolute enough for Artmu to run away and for Altkaizen to wonder if he could withstand it.

"If he didn't become stronger after the planet development, he would have suffered quite a lot of damage."

The life force absorbed from the High Elves.

And the Void obtained when the mask exploded, Sung JiHan was now stronger than before.

He could easily withstand even the first breath.

Altkaizen, in his Dragon Form, looked at Sung JiHan with his mouth wide open.

"Even though you didn't inherit the bloodline of the Lord, how can you be so casual... You. Did Dragon Lord provide you with another sponsorship? Like inheriting the blood of a dragon...."

"No. I just received the heart and that was it. But you. Did you want me to burn and shoot the first breath?"

"Kuh, cough. You're a lower race that broke me. Of course, I knew you could withstand it! Didn't I say that I could hurt a little!"

The flames falling from the sky, although they weren't too painful,

Sung JiHan decided to pass it off lightly.

"Okay, forget about that. Can you do one more breath?"

"No... This is a blessing given to the dragon that will become my child. It's a breath that can be requested from the Lord once every thousand years."

"Once every thousand years? That won't work then. Okay."

"I have partially absorbed the 'Dragon Heart'."

"The value of Dragon Flame has increased by 10."

"I have partially absorbed the 'Dragon Heart'."

"The value of Dragon Flame has increased by 10."

Shuuuuu....

Sung JiHan looked at the Dragon Heart, which was gradually shrinking on his palm.

After being hit by the first breath and the subsequent Dragon Flame absorption,

the Dragon Heart, which had the size of a fist, had now shrunk to the size of a baby finger.

"It's already reached 100 before I knew it."

Dragon Heart, one properly absorbed, the Dragon Flame grew to level 100.

Sung JiHan quietly stared at the remaining Dragon Heart fragments.

The last piece, based on the Alt Kaizen of the Flame Dragon Mode.

[...Dragon Heart, it seems to absorb really well.]

"Oh. You've raised the stats of the Dragon Flame a lot."

[Dragon Flame...! You, a human, obtained that ability. Indeed, you are an existence beyond the norm. Anyway, your abilities... have they risen to a satisfactory level?]

"No. They're still far from the target. If you absorb your remaining Dragon Heart, I might be able to raise it by about 10 more..."

As Sung JiHan said that, he stared intensely at the Dragon Heart.

Alt Kaizen urgently flapped his wings in a small Flame Dragon state.

[That gaze. It's somewhat eerie... We. We definitely made a promise, right? If I were to teach you how to absorb the Dragon Heart, you would release me.]

"That's right. But I'm also considering just eating the remaining pieces. After all, I'm a lower race, so I don't really feel bound by promises."

[That, that's not true! Even if you're a lower race. Is it not a matter of pride for the representative of your species to have no pride in their own words?]

"You shot the first Breath knowing I might die."

[...No! I naturally thought you would endure it!]

"Can you swear on your honor?"

[Urgh...!]

Alt Kaizen couldn't answer when asked if he could swear on his honor.

Sung JiHan smirked at that.

"So you thought I would die after all."

[...If I didn't have any expectations, that would be a lie.]

"Now you're being honest."

[So, are you really going to absorb even this remaining piece?]

"No. I have to keep my word. However, since I didn't properly warn you about the first Breath, if you answer a few more of my questions in addition to the previous conditions, I'll consider it."

[Questions...! Ask as many as you want. I'll try to answer as much as possible.]

Alt Kaizen hesitated, thinking he was going to die.

"Is there any other way to increase the Dragon Flame stat besides investing stat points?"

[Another way... Absorb the power of fire. Extract the power of fire from items or equipment related to it in the BattleNet Market. Although the GP efficiency is not good, investing stat points is the most efficient.]

"Anything related to fire?"

[The item must be at least S-grade to have an effect.]

I finally have a chance to use the GP that has been accumulating because I have no use for it.

Sung JiHan nodded at that and asked the next question.

"Why are your dragon race weak against the World Tree Elves?"

[That... Right. It should be fine to talk about it since the Lord is sponsoring you. The Dragon Lord has given a command to all dragon races. They are to never fight against the World Tree Elves and to yield to them.]

"The Lord? Why?"

[How would I know that?]

The Dragon Lord and the World Tree Elves.

Did they make some kind of deal?

"Other than that, is there no other reason?"

[None. Otherwise, would you let those doll bastards defeat us unilaterally?]

"Alright."

[Then... Is that the end of the questions?]

Sung JiHan nodded.

[Then... Will you release me?]

"That's right. Throw the remaining Dragon Heart to your planet."

[T-That's right!]

"But how do I throw it there?"

[A-Are you serious?]

Alt Kaizen couldn't believe that Sung JiHan would actually release him.

"Just eat it then."

Ah, no! I have a way! Can I apply some dragon's fire here?

Whoosh!

As the Alt Kaiser in Dragon Mode ignited, dozens of magic circles were instantly drawn in the air.

Only about half of them were activated, emitting a red light.

Here?

Yes!

Sung JiHan used the dragon's fire he obtained this time inside the magic circle.

Then, the magic circle burst into flames in an instant.

Great! Then I'll go! Promise me you'll keep your promise!

Flash!

Dozens of magic circles merged into one.

As Alt Kaiser's voice resounded from within, he disappeared along with the Dragon Heart Fragment.

That was quick.

Perhaps afraid that Sung JiHan's mind might change, Alt Kaiser quickly returned to his own planet as soon as the opportunity arose.

Chiik!

At that moment, Artmu descended from the sky next to him.

Customer. You're still in good shape, as expected. But... did you ultimately release the dragon earlier?

Well, it was a deal.

That's a shame... I wanted to study it a bit more, you know.

Looking disappointed, Artmu looked at Sung JiHan's empty palm.

Sung JiHan asked him.

Do you have any S-rank or higher items related to the fire attribute?

Fire attribute? I sold all the useful ones. Why?

Because I need them to raise my stats.

Sung JiHan explained the method of stat growth using the dragon's fire he had heard earlier.

Artmu questioned it from the perspective of an item expert.

Extracting the power of fire from items? I know your wealth is considerable, but if you raise your stats in that way, you'll go bankrupt.

Is that so?

Yes. Even if it's an S-rank item of the fire attribute, firepower is not the only evaluation factor for high-grade items. Even items of the same rank can have vastly different firepower.

So even if I buy items that match my rank and absorb them, the efficiency will be low.

That's right. I have a good service for customers like you.

What is it?

Our exclusive Market Searching System for the blacksmith's shop.

Ziiing!

Artmu projected a screen in the air.

It showed a BattleNet Market window that was more detailed than the one Sung JiHan usually accessed.

There, the conditions were much more refined than the BattleNet Market, which only had item grades.

In this Market Searching System, I've given it the insight of a dwarf. If you focus on purchasing S-rank items with good firepower here, it will be more efficient.

Oh, that's good.

Yes. And if you only want to absorb the power of fire... how about doing it at the blacksmith's shop? I can help you bring out even stronger firepower from the items.

That's good. What do I have to pay?

The items that you absorb and have left... can I handle them? After all, once the firepower is extracted, most of them will turn into lumps of metal.

Sure, go ahead.

Sung JiHan accepted Artmu's proposal.

Okay. Let's go back then!

Artmu opened a portal leading to the blacksmith's shop.

And...

...Wait, how much longer are you going to live?

I still have a long way to go.

Flash! Flash!

The spacious blacksmith shop quickly began to fill up with items.

***

[Absorbed the fiery energy contained in the items....]

[Dragon's Flame has reached 150.]

"Now that it's reached 150, it seems like absorption is no longer possible."

Sung JiHan savored the taste.

From S-grade to eventually SS-grade items.

With the GP he had collected so far, he could have shopped endlessly and raised his stats up to 150.

But anything beyond that was impossible with just items.

"After dealing with Dragon's Flame for a while, I understand now. If there's a difference of about 20, fusion is likely to succeed."

Sung JiHan, who had been diligently absorbing only the fiery energy at Artmu's blacksmith shop.

Now he had become somewhat familiar with Dragon's Flame.

He had a rough idea of when to mix it with Jekroa.

When there's a difference of 150.

When there's a difference of 50 like now, fusion can be done.

Jekroa would just swallow up Dragon's Flame as it is.

Then the unique stat would decrease from 2 to 1, and it would just end like that.

But if Dragon's Flame were to reach 180 like this.

Without being absorbed or integrated, it seemed possible to fuse somewhat evenly.

"...Sir, is your GP all gone?"

"I still have some GP left. But it seems like my abilities won't increase anymore with items."

"I see... So are you going back to your original planet?"

Looking around the blacksmith shop, which was piled up with item remnants.

Artmu said to Sung JiHan.

"Yes. Let's return for now. Open the portal."

"Understood. Then I'll... tidy up these metals."

Flash!

Through the portal opened by Artmu, Sung JiHan returned to the penthouse.

"30. Should I just raise it with additional stat points?"

The additional stat points that were left over from before.

But ever since points were heavily consumed in the Void, they became a resource that needed to be saved.

Should I increase the Void limit, or raise Dragon's Flame and fuse it? Sung JiHan was contemplating.

Suddenly!

Sung JiHan's door opened.

"Uncle!! You're here?! You came!"

Yoon SaeA rushed in urgently.

"Why? What's the matter?"

"Uncle... something big happened!"

"What happened?"

"There are now three Abysses in North Korea!"

"Abysses...."

"Yeah. Mom... Uncle, what did you do?"

Sung JiHan blinked his eyes.

What did he do?

"I just came to swallow my grievances."

"...Ugh. Anyway, before the owners of the Abysses are assigned, we need to deal with two of them quickly."

While saying that, Yoon SaeA relayed the words she heard from her seat, Sung JiA.