Awakening After Divorce

Part 25 Seoul

Material is gold.

The hardness is good for gold, but it seems that there is something like durability enhancement in the magic circuit. However, the fact that there are still many scratches means that it has been a long time.

‘Because I treated it so carefully.’

weapon or armor.

Or, it is not easy to appraise a [watch] that is not an ordinary accessory. This is because not only the knowledge of magic and materials, but also the knowledge of the clock itself must be penetrated.

‘Because there are very few things this small and this complex.’

Of course, digital devices are excluded. It’s because it’s close to impossible to apply magic circuits to machines that use semiconductors.

Among devices with an analog structure, it is not easy to find a machine as complex as a watch.

‘The magic circuit engraved on the surface seems to condense magic and enhance durability. My magic detection detects three times as much magic.’

Extra volume remains.

That means the main circuit is inside the mechanism, not on the surface.

‘It won’t be easy.’

One must be careful with the magic circuits carved into such a delicate device. If you recklessly use emotion-related magic to test it, the circuit may burn out.

Ordinary emotion-related magic sends out 1 mana and judges it by the stimulus that returns. As long as you don’t pour in excessive magic power of 3 or higher, the circuit won’t be damaged.

‘The clock was usually 0.5 to 0.8.’

so that’s the problem

Aside from the question of whether or not magic can be used, the ability to precisely manipulate magical power is important. So, most appraisers cannot appraise artifacts of precision devices such as watches.

Usually it is.

“… … hmm.”

But Ji-hoo wasn’t worried.

Haven’t tried it yet.

But somehow I could tell.

do.

There must be an effect of [Super Sense] as well. However, [Enhanced Magical Power (Low Level)] can complete appraisal magic with only 0.5 Magical Power.

“It works.”

I even did an experiment on one side. Draw the [Magic Resistance Circuit] in order of output and send it out once in a while.

There was a problem.

‘I made it with 0.5, but it burns up to 0.8.’

Apparently, the output increased because of [Enhanced Magical Power (Low)]. Okay. It wasn’t a problem until I lowered it to 0.3.

But nothing really was found.

‘If you look at the brand, it’s handmade, but who made it?’

If it were a brand, even a regular watch would have been priced much more expensive, but that’s not the case. It’s pure gold, so it’s all about millions of won.

‘However, the volume of magical power remains. One common low-mid option is enough to fit in.’

It’s hard to come up with a special artifact with an ordinary watch. Because it is a very precise machine. But Jihoo’s [Read] didn’t activate either.

‘huh?’

I felt something then.

pounding. pounding-

very small beats. It was such a shallow vibration that even [Super Sense] could barely catch it.

anger.

In an instant, the position of the beat caught by Jihoo’s hearing and touch was identified. The center of the clock was clearly enlarged.

As if using a microscope, I could see every detail, even the dust floating in the air.

‘Blue… … dot? Magical energy flowed in from all sides to the size of a hair, and then came out again. Distributing power evenly… … Just like a single heart.’

I’ve heard of it.

To Kim Sang-shik, who is no one else.

[Blue sucker jellyfish].

This jellyfish has a smaller body than a fly and lives by attaching itself to certain creatures and absorbing the mana flowing out of them. It’s like a sucker shark sticking to the belly of a whale and feeding on debris.

The important thing is that the heart reacts when the [Blue Sucker Jellyfish] comes near the creature it used as a host in life.

‘You can think of it as a biological radar. The clock was like an antenna and direction keys.’

now i get it

purpose of this watch.

– The [Appraisal] of the target was successful.

– [View] the target.

– [Ancient Spiny Slime Compass (Lv. 06)]

“… … !”

Jihoo couldn’t hide his surprise.

There was something my brother used to joke about.

‘You know it’s an ancient thorn slime? It’s dark red, and a village was wiped out with just one of them. I also lost this arm then.’

said jokingly.

Everyone was drunk, and he said he lost it while harvesting acidic slime, so I thought he was just talking.

Those are the usual pretentious words.

[Ancient Thorn Slime] itself is a legendary slime passed down only through oral tradition. It is not known whether it actually exists.

It wasn’t another monster, and he thought it was absurd to think that he had been attacked by such a monster.

‘Did I tell you? I committed a lot of sins. Someone dies because of me. Throwing away all the precious people who remained to avenge it. i’m sorry i’m dying always.’

So he said he settled here.

Abandon revenge, a precious person. He said that he would live for the person who believed in him until the end.

‘All I can do is earn hard and pay it back. hehehe, so please use our store. President Shin.’

It was something my brother used to say as a joke.

I didn’t know that I had a daughter, so I thought they were parents or siblings. But those words were all to her daughter.

“Hmm, emotions are over.”

At Jihoo’s words, she approached.

Looking at the appraisal report and pocket watch, she lowered her head.

“… … that, maybe Big hum. how much is this? Just don’t buy… … I want to have it!”

In response to her watery voice, Jihoo quietly told her the amount. Although it is a level 6 artifact, it is not very expensive.

There is no demand for this.

Ji-hoo is troubled at such times.

What should I say?

How far can I say?

‘I guess I shouldn’t get involved.’

Not uncommon on this street. Bring mementos from family, or dead friends. Or, there are people who steal belongings from colleagues.

It’s definitely not a normal world.

“Sangsik hyung, he was close to me. I haven’t heard the news of the obituary, but all I can do is this.”

Jihoo said he would not accept advance payments and commissions. She said that it was okay, but she nodded her head, saying thank you for Jihoo’s determined decision.

“thank you. president… … ! I will come often! Bring your friends too! really… … .”

Until the very end, she blurted out her words without confidence. Still, I didn’t feel bad when I saw her smiling and going out.

… … But how often do you come?

The Korean Hero Academy is in Seoul.

* * *

Jihoo took out a suit that had been in the closet for the first time in a while. It was a suit tailored to me when I got a job, but since I wore slacks and a shirt while I was at work, it was a suit I hadn’t worn a few times.

Black gray would be correct, a dark gray suit. The reason why I wear a tie after a long time is to go to Seoul.

“Jihoo! Are you ready!”

It was Heeyeon Lee.

I’m still preparing on the second floor, but I’m screaming in front of the store.

“Coming down soon!”

“come fast! Coffee when you come!”

All preparations have been made.

I gave him a suit watch and took the key. It’s been a while since I haven’t driven here.

Jihoo went down.

“Hey, what show are you going to?”

It was the first time he had seen her makeup face and neat plain clothes. A light blue dress with a slightly tied waistline and a headband. White sneakers and rose gold bracelets and necklaces went well with her pale skin.

He is a completely different person.

Leather armor dyed black from hardened blood. Or I only saw a figure full of dirt and bodily fluids. Although he occasionally wore sportswear, he looked tired.

It’s definitely decorated, so it’s pretty.

Her height is 170cm, on the large side, and her body, which has been trained to the limit, cannot find any flab, but her proportions are good.

It’s not even that the face is missing.

She scratched her head with a slightly flushed face. This kind of clothing and makeup was awkward even for her.

“Yeah, but you’re going to Seoul. Long time no see.”

“But aren’t you going to update your military level?”

“That’s right, we don’t fight. All you have to do is check your system settings. ah! why! what!”

“aha. no.”

“Sheesh, hey. would you like to see this? They say it’s a great restaurant in Cheongdam! He, since we went nearby, shall we eat this too?”

Jihoo looked into Lee Heeyeon’s eyes.

Almost like Puss in Boots.

I didn’t know there was such a side. And it’s not bad to eat something delicious with grated seaweed. I also missed Jihoo.

“Don’t go there, let’s go somewhere I know. Wouldn’t it be better to go to a place that only people in the know know than to stand in line like that?”

“Oh, do you know that I lived in Seoul for a while?”

“Well, yes.”

It’s a place where I learned how to go to a place like that alone, by following everyone around. Of course, thanks to that, I learned the pleasure of eating.

“Your appraisal level?”

“We have to measure the level and verify the characteristics.”

delayed a lot

There was a lot to do on the way to and from the top. But now I have to. This is because the level of the [General Store of Trust] itself rises.

“Registration as a producer?”

“You should do that too. What grade do you want to come out?”

The two got into the car.

She was holding an iced americano, and she was making a excited expression as she was sucking on the straw.

It was a quick trip to Seoul.

There was no traffic jam, so we arrived in an hour. It’s Gangnam, so it didn’t take much.

“and-“

She looked out the window and exclaimed in admiration.

It’s amazing.

Seoul has changed rapidly every year. She looked so different from the last time she came five years ago.

Yangpyeong also developed rapidly because it is not far from Seoul, but development is inevitable because there are many raids by monsters, such as dungeons and labyrinths being created in all directions and fields expanding their territory.

“What is that? It’s ridiculously high.”

“125 floors. It is called the Magic Tower of the Five Elements.”

It’s only a few years.

Dozens of such skyscrapers have been built during the four years that Jihoo has been living in Seoul, so it is only natural that she is surprised that she came to Seoul after five years.

“That one? that’s awesome Like the shape, it’s the same height as the mage tower?”

“It will probably be higher. This is the headquarters of Samhyeon Group.”

“ah! So you came to attack the tower this time?”

“yes.”

Gangnam is a tall building in the sky. In other words, there are many buildings called skyscrapers. It’s to the point where I can’t see the sky properly.

The reason was obvious.

The development of building technology through magic engineering is fundamental, and it is because the [top-notch, large-scale regional shield] called the [Eye of the Sky] surrounds Seoul.

The population concentration in Seoul is getting worse day by day. Of course, you can’t completely block the [crack] that is created inside Seoul, but compared to the outskirts, it’s heaven.

“Do well.”

Jihoo dropped her off first.

he moved separately. There was a place to stop before the grade review.

It was a cafe in Cheongdam.

“Hmmm.”

It’s nothing.

But I don’t know why my heart is so stuffy. After tidying up her clothes and needlessly looking at her watch, Jihoo opened the cafe.

with my daughter-

When I opened the cafe door and entered, I saw a beautiful woman sitting by the window. Fair skin, small and petite, but stubborn mouth.

Minyoung Kim.

It was Ji-hoo’s ex-wife.

She wasn’t carrying a child. She was as brightly decorated as when she first started dating, and was wearing expensive luxury items all over her body.