Acquired the Scam Rune in the Academy

Chapter 77: Reward (1) (2)

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Since Min Chae-hwan’s main weapon was a bow, he naturally possessed the [Bow] rune, and he also had [Magic Control] for smooth magic manipulation, [Agility] as a common rune among archers, and [Exploration].

These four were without a doubt.

The first two were already in my possession, so they were unselectable, and there was no reason to choose [Agility] because I had a higher-tier equivalent called [Agile Agility].

[Exploration] was useful, but considering my role in the party, it didn’t mean much.

“Starry Spells… not so much.”

[Starry Spells].

This was the most basic rune related to archery among archers.

A rune similar to the swordsman’s [Threefold Sword Technique] and the martial artists’ [Eternal Fist], belonging to the category of martial rune techniques.

It wasn’t a rune I had, but it seemed a bit wasteful to bring it as a reward, as it was a kind of common rune that any archer-type would possess.

“Celestial Void Magic and Precise Arrow Tip. These are a bit tricky…”

[Celestial Void Magic] was a rare-grade rune among archery techniques.

I don’t know the details of the rune or its contents.

I’ve only heard the name.

But Min Chae-hwan’s exceptional archery skills during the conquest and the skill ‘Arrow Baptism from Empty Air’ he sent towards the Hunting Team 5 at the last moment… there was a high probability that all of these were based on [Celestial Void Magic].

[Precise Arrow Tip] was also a rare rune.

It was a rune that occasionally appeared for some talented archers among archer-type Holders, allowing them to imbue their arrows with magic to trigger specific conditions in their target.

Among my possessed runes, this was a rune that had similarities with [Simple Curse]. Due to this rune, archer-type Holders were sometimes referred to as the party’s CC (Crowd Control) specialists.

“Still… I think…”

Although I hesitated slightly, my gaze eventually settled on [Ice-Cold Focus].

The first two runes were undoubtedly good runes. They were rare grade, and Min Chae-hwan’s primary runes, so their levels should be quite high. However, the drawback was that these two runes were limited to archer-type Holders, and my archery skills were not advanced enough to make full use of them.

On the other hand, [Ice-Cold Focus] was a rune that had an impact on the entire combat. It was a rare rune in the willpower category that allowed one to resist various status effects without being shaken by sudden attacks, unexpected variables, or special status ailments, and it also countered runes related to status effects like [Precise Arrow Tip] or [Simple Curse].

Even if it was one step below Park Jin-woo’s [Clear Mind Index], considered the best in this field, it would still be helpful to me.

[You have chosen [Ice-Cold Focus]. Since it is a level 9 rare rune, it will be registered as level 5.]

[You have acquired a new rune.]

[By the rune’s disposition, you gain 4 points in Willpower.]

A new rune was inscribed on one side of my body. The special effect of [Ice-Cold Focus] was the ability to resist various status effects in proportion to the ‘Willpower’ stat, just as I had anticipated.

“Next is… The Mountain Serpent.”

I called up the second information window I had postponed.

[You have won the duel! Your significant contributions in the duel have been recognized. With the mysterious power of the Rune Hunter, you can replicate one of your opponent’s runes. Please choose the rune to replicate.]josei

[1. Fragmented Earth Garden 2. Sturdy Stamina (unselectable) 3. Sturdy Fangs (unselectable) 4. Magic Control (unselectable) 5. Iron Wall Defence (unselectable) 6. Agile Agility (unselectable)]

The rune setup for the ‘Mountain Serpent’ was straightforward. Most of the runes were already in my possession, leaving only one choice available. Judging from the fact that most of the runes were focused on physical enhancement, it seemed that this monster’s basic abilities were already quite high.

Its abilities and rune setup went beyond the standard A-grade monster, and it even included dungeon gimmicks like freely manipulating trees. The fact that I had managed to hunt it down was a miracle in itself.

[You have chosen Fragmented Earth Garden. Since it is an epic-level rune at level 11, it will be registered as level 6.]

[You have acquired a new rune.]

[By the rune’s disposition, you gain Earth Resistance 6 and Magic 3.]

[A new resistance has been activated.]

With all but one rune being unselectable, the choice was made automatically. I quickly examined the rune information.

<Rune Information>

◎Name: Fragmented Earth Garden

◎Grade: Epic

◎Level: 6

◎Engraved Location: Sole of Foot

◎Special Effects: –

: Allows the user to freely reshape the earth and manipulate the energy of the land. Usage is restricted in special terrain such as deserts.

: Abilities are enhanced in terrains like mountains or forests. The user can designate the direction of ‘Mountain Landslide,’ which is generated by causing vibrations in the ground.

: Earth Resistance +6, Magic +3

◎Derived Skill: –

: [Power Break]

◎Detailed Information: –

: The crevices of the Fragmented Earth Garden contain accumulated energy from countless years. Within the garden’s territory, the user can freely manipulate that energy.

Staring blankly at the rune information, I muttered to myself, “Jackpot…”

They say that after all the hard work, there’s a reward. Well, this was like hitting the jackpot after enduring hardships. Obtaining these sweet rewards after conquering the dungeon…