Became the Weapon Monopolist of the Gods-Chapter 45: Purification (4)

Rachel's broadcast of the strategy was a huge sensation.

It was the world’s first strategy broadcast using only "magoo."

It was even more shocking because it was just 'promotion.'

A bombshell announcement was made—Yeomyeong's Constellation Guild planned to distribute magoo.

[Yeomyeong's Constellation Guild, First Ever Successful Magoo Purification?!]

[Now hunters can wear magoo?!]

[What's the difference between magoo and magical tools?]

└Is this for real?

└It looks real from the article... ㄷㄷ

└Wow, magoo... I never imagined that.

└Crazy bastards lol, now they’re even taking the monsters' weapons.

The internet was buzzing with excitement.

It made sense—magoo had always been a "magical tool" that could only be used by monsters.

But now, it had become something usable by hunters.

Of course, magical tools were essentially "lower-tier" versions of artifacts.

Magical tools were developed as substitutes for rare artifacts with limited supply.

Magoo, in terms of power, wasn't much different from magical tools.

So, it was unlikely that the market dominated by artifacts would shift anytime soon.

Artifacts from great historical figures were irreplaceable.

The significance of magoo was essentially pioneering a new "genre" in magical tools.

But even so, it was hard to believe at first.

There were still some magoo, owned by the bosses of the uncharted top-tier gates, that surpassed human-made magical tools.

Naturally, everyone's attention shifted to Rachel's press conference, where the truth would likely be revealed.

And then—

─Yes, it’s magoo.

└As expected!

└See? I told you it was magoo!

Hunters were ecstatic at Rachel’s statement.

└Wow, does that mean we can now use the Dark Whip used by Balrog?

└I always envied the Orc War Chief's longsword. If it comes out, I’ll sell everything I have just to buy it.

Among the hunters, there were some who were deeply interested in monsters and even had a passion for magoo.

For them, magoo used by monsters was a symbol of pride and status.

But Rachel's statement didn’t end there.

Her next words set the community on fire.

─Using magoo will cause the monster’s kin, who once wielded that magoo, to lose their hostility.

─What do you mean, their hostility disappears?

─It means that monsters will mistake hunters wielding the same magoo for their kin.

─Is that even possible?

Even the journalist interviewing her was stunned and stuttered at Rachel’s shocking statement.

Monsters mistaking someone for their kin?

Wasn’t this an overpowered ability?

─It is possible, but it lasts only for a short time. Only monsters with lower intelligence, starting from high-tier gates, are affected.

But even then, they catch on quickly. Rachel clarified the limitations of magoo, but that didn’t diminish its potential.

For S-rank hunters like Rachel, it was a useless ability. But most hunters couldn’t even enter high-tier gates.

It caused a stir.

Just that ability alone made magoo worth purchasing.

After Rachel's interview ended, the catalog of magoo held by Yeomyeong's Constellation Guild was released.

└Wow, no way! There's even a Minotaur Axe?

└How did they get an Ogre Mace? Haha, that’s mine.

└I’m gonna gear up with the Goblin King’s magoo. Don’t stop me.

└I want to buy it now. I want to buy it so badly. I want to buy it, want to buy it now.

[French Princess 'Rachel Bonaparte' Hosts Magoo Festival!]

[March 2nd (Tue) 1:00 PM]

[Come meet us at Yeomyeong's Constellation Guild!]

All eyes turned to the upcoming magoo festival.

The news that magoo was being distributed spread across the globe in no time.

The news reached the ears of Felix, the Archbishop of the Russian Orthodox Church in Moscow.

"They say they succeeded in purifying magoo in Korea."

Despite the bishop’s report, Felix quietly continued reading his Bible.

"Should we secure some magoo?"

"Jesus said, 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve only Him.'"

He was dismissing the notion of acquiring magoo, which was not a holy relic.

The bishop, too, thought that magoo was of little importance.

It might be useful to low-tier hunters, but that was about it.

It couldn’t compare to the sacred relics used by the higher-ranking priests of the Church.

"I understand."

The bishop, having understood the archbishop’s intent, was about to leave.

Then, the archbishop, who had been reading his Bible, spoke softly.

"Only those blessed with His grace can fully purify magoo."

He was referring to the saint.

The only reason the archbishop mentioned the saint was simple.

The bishop quietly closed the door and left the room.

Meanwhile, the news that magoo had been purified spread across the globe to the other side of the Earth.

"Your Excellency."

"......."

The middle-aged gentleman, referred to as "Your Excellency," silently watched the video on the screen.

It was a scene of Rachel Bonaparte, fully equipped with magoo, cutting down a Benshee.

"Purifying magoo must mean they've solved the problem of mana contamination."

"Seems so."

The middle-aged nobleman, Marquis Gerald Cunningham, picked up a sword placed on the marble table.

The sword, once bright, now looked dull and clouded, its mana severely corrupted.

"Then, we might be able to cleanse this 'Iduz' as well."

The sword in Gerald’s hand was the magic sword Iduz, once wielded by the leader of the First Crusade, the Tomb Guardian Godfrey of Bouillon.

It was also a symbol of his ancestor, the Swordmaster Alexander Cunningham.

When Alexander Cunningham died in an uncharted gate, Iduz became tainted, and restoring it had been a long-held ✧ NоvеIight ✧ (Original source) wish of the Cunningham family.

To solve the problem of the uncharted gate "Sultan’s Demonic Mirror," the Iduz was essential.

Gerald had entrusted the sword to numerous purifiers, but none could cleanse its corrupted mana.

Yet, now news of the purification of magoo had reached him.

For Gerald, who had long sought to restore Iduz, it was a rare piece of good news.

"Finally, the day to use Iduz has come."

Gerald, gazing at Iduz with a nostalgic expression, said,

"Contact Yeomyeong’s Constellation Guild. I have something to discuss."

"Understood."

The nobleman of England, Marquis Gerald Cunningham, boarded a plane to Korea that day.

[French Princess 'Rachel Bonaparte' Hosts Magoo Festival!]

[March 2nd (Tue) 1:00 PM]

[Come meet us at Yeomyeong's Constellation Guild!]

Gerald Cunningham was attending the magoo festival.

"Who’s coming?"

"Marquis Cunningham."

"Swordmaster Cunningham?"

"Yes, he contacted us saying he wants to purify a relic."

"If it’s a relic, it must be the magic sword Iduz."

"That’s correct."

Hajinwoo swallowed nervously.

They had only thought about selling magoo, but they hadn’t expected someone of this magnitude to move.

Gerald Cunningham.

He was a close ally of the British royal family and, as an S-rank hunter, was an exceptional individual in his own right.

What they had forgotten was that Gerald Cunningham’s lifelong wish was to restore Iduz.

But Iduz was no ordinary relic.

It was the spoils of the leader of the First Crusade, the Tomb Guardian Godfrey of Bouillon.

A magic sword taken after cutting off the right arm of the Turkish Sultan.

If such a sword was tainted, purifying it wouldn’t be easy.

"The price?"

"He offered 20 billion."

20 billion.

It was an enormous sum that could never be used up in a lifetime.

Yet, Marquis Cunningham was willing to offer that much to purify Iduz.

That only proved how important Iduz’s purification was.

After all, in order to challenge the Sultan’s Demonic Mirror gate, they would need the magic sword of the Crusade leader, Godfrey of Bouillon.

But this wasn’t a matter they could decide themselves.

Purification was to be done by Seo-jun, not them.

"I’ll go speak to Seo-jun."

"Go ahead."

Kim Ha-yoon stood up from her seat.

Jeanne had been deeply immersed in reading lately.

Having never learned to read as a child, Jeanne, perhaps due to the resulting gap, had developed a deep interest in books.

She mostly read books about gates, monsters, and modern science.

With her lack of modern knowledge, there was a lot she wanted to learn.

Sometimes, she would read romance novels, and whenever she did, she would be completely engrossed, either staring wide-eyed or with her mouth slightly agape.

Modern romance novels must have been quite a stimulating experience for Jeanne, who was raised to value chastity.

For some reason, Jeanne seemed to want to hide the fact that she read romance novels.

"Today it’s 'Daddy Long Legs'."

I’ll just pretend I don’t know.

Meanwhile, Vanessa was sitting at the table, knitting. As a seamstress, she enjoyed making clothes for children.

But the look on Vanessa’s face as she knitted was full of joy.

"What are you making?"

"A scarf."

"A scarf?"

"Because it’s cold."

Vanessa smiled gently at me as she spoke.

Then, with a joyful expression, she continued knitting.

Ding-ding—

Suddenly, my phone in my pocket rang.

[Team Leader Kim Ha-yoon]

It was Kim Ha-yoon, the 2nd team leader of Yeomyeong's Constellation Guild.

‘What could it be?’

I tilted my head as I answered the call.

"Team Leader Ha-yoon, what’s going on?"

─Seo-jun, are you home right now?

"Yes, I’m here, but what’s the matter?"

─I don’t think this can be discussed over the phone. It’s better to meet in person.

I looked at Vanessa and Jeanne, who were both lost in their activities, and quietly got up from the sofa.

"I’ll head out now."

─Okay, I’ll wait at Starbox out front.

"Understood."

After finishing the call, I put on my outer coat, and Vanessa naturally stood up.

Jeanne, who had been focused on reading, also noticed and looked at me.

For some reason, I had a feeling I shouldn’t go alone.

"Shall we go together?"

"Yes."

"Alright."

At my question, both of their faces lit up with smiles.

Scratching my head, I ended up leaving with both of them.