The Legendary Moonlight Scluptor

Soul Summoning Item!

In general, new players who could not get out of the fortress for 4 weeks would do many quests. Unlike Weed who dedicated himself to strengthening the skill by beating the scarecrow. Weed's case was of course rare.

Most players do not want to spend time with things that are considered a waste of time like that. They choose to go around to do side work at an inn, read various books to hone knowledge about the virtual reality world, there are also those who improve skills according to the profession to be taken.

For players who chose the path of a Mage, they would learn identification skills by working in an identification shop. Because assessing the magic properties of an item will increase the main skill of the profession. If you are lucky, you will find rare items to get a large amount of skill increase.

A Mage named Lindell clucked in annoyance, 'Damn! How can I be short of 3 gold when it's that important!'

He had raised his level to 200 and had just entered the intermediate level. After experiencing this improvement, a Mage could learn a new spell.

Lindell who specialized in lightning magic chose to learn the Lightning Shower spell. This skill will produce lightning strikes that fall from the sky to create beautiful scenery like fireworks on new year's night. Lightning Shower could also inflict great damage on monsters, making it a very useful skill.

However, the price of a special book of Lightning Shower was worth 540 gold.

And the bad news is, poor Lindell has not been able to make that much money despite working hard during the night to collect money.

In fact, the mage profession could bankrupt anyone in an instant. While still low-leveled, a mage must buy various magic equipment to strengthen the basic skills possessed. Then, when the level rises little by little, it must still be equipped with books that contain knowledge of the skills learned. In addition, it must also equip the equipment used, such as robes, magic sticks and others.

On the battlefield, a mage would be a much needed profession. Unfortunately, they always live in poverty. So, even though the mage was already quite high level, they had no other choice but to work part-time in the identification shop, because to buy magic equipment required a lot of money.

But today, Lindell almost choked when she got the first customer who actually looked more terrible than a beggar. Lindell's smooth forehead was filled with wrinkles, 'What is a beggar doing here?'

That was the first impression embedded in his mind when dealing with Weed. 'Uh! It smells so bad! When was the last time he took a shower?'

Lindell blinked a few times, who knew her eyes were hallucinating. But no matter how many times he made sure, there was nothing wrong with his sense of sight.

How he did not suspect when he saw a ugly man wearing low-quality equipment that had been torn and fragile. The clothes attached to his body looked worse than a mop, and ragged camping here and there. 'I'm sure there's no equipment worse than his.'

On his back was a backpack that was unknown what it contained, but the smell coming out of this man was extremely disgusting. Strong aroma derived from herbal plants.

Lindell forced a smile and put away the bad thoughts that were dwelling in her heart. If he is rude to a customer, he will be immediately kicked out of the identification store, then must be willing to lose his way to make money. "I'm sorry, customer. This place was a special place to identify rare items of high quality. Whereas, to identify ordinary items located on the lower floor."

This kind of treatment will be obtained anywhere. If it was in the game, an NPC would only glorify someone based on their fame. But, it would obviously be different when dealing with fellow players like Lindell. He was just an ordinary human being who did not escape judgment based on appearance.

Weed was aware of this, without commenting, he handed her a necklace, "Please identify this item."

"Em." Lindell seemed to scratch his head even though it didn't itch, "It doesn't cost cheap, customer sir. Are you sure you still want to identify him?"

"How much?"

"50 silver." Lindell grinned while showing all five fingers.

Weed's heart froze for a moment, even though he had strengthened his heart when he came to this place, but it was undeniable that his heart was deeply slashed when he had to take out his precious treasure. 'I can't back down!'

Despite his heavy heart, Weed took the money out of his pocket, "Here, 50 silver."

Lindell's eyes flickered for a moment, shocked that the person in front of him had this much money, "Are you sure you want to keep going?" He was worried that this money was a treasure to provide daily food, so Lindell deliberately questioned the customer's decision a second time.

"Yes." Yeah."

Lindell sighed resignedly, "Alright, I warned you. Don't regret this choice yes when the item turns out to be just an ordinary item."

Lindell's words were not wrong, among the items found by the players, there were usually rare items that were surprising, but realistically the items were more often disappointing after being identified. Because of this, usually some people even firmly refuse to pay it. Through that bitter experience, Lindell always required her customers to pay first.

After being paid by Weed, Lindell took over the necklace from Weed's hand. While holding on directly, he felt an unusual flow of mana. 'What is this?'

A flow of magic that even a high-leveled mage like himself could not predict. That is, the necklace contains at least 4 streams of magic or more.

But, since Lindell's identification skill was very high, he could practically tell what kind of magic was contained within.

"Identification!"

Suddenly a light burst forth from the necklace, even shining Lindell's hand as bright as fresh blood. Accompanied by the appearance of information about the item.

The Necklace of the Death Knight!

Defense: 100/100

Intelligence: +20

Wisdom :+10

Black Magic: +50%

The soul calling item created by the Dark Mage, Barkhan Demorph!

This necklace contains the soul of a Death Knight, Van Hawk. You can call Van Hawk with this item. However, changing his loyalty from Lord Barkhan to you will not be easy.

Condition: Death Knight will attack his soul summoner when he does not recognize him as a master.

How to summon: Summon Death Knight!

Effect: Calling the Death Knight.

Lindell's eyes widened with no power to withstand the shock, "I-this is the rarest item that has never appeared before."

"Return it."

"W-uh." Lindell's hand was trembling as she handed back the item.

Having managed to identify the thing that made his heart restless, then Weed could step with a relieved heart.

...***...

After finishing each other's affairs, Weed and Mapan met again a day later at the promised place. They left Regus Castle heading to their destination, the capital of Somren.

On the way, Weed asked Mapan to stop the cart in a quiet place.

Mapan did not know what strange things his comrades would do, so, he deliberately asked the question, "What's the matter?"

"Look at it later, you'll understand." Weed grinned for a moment and jumped from the rider's seat.

He is seen pulling out a necklace while casting a spell. "The Summon Death Knight!"

At that moment, black smoke billowed violently, from within it appeared the Death Knight's soul, Van Hawk. The boss of the Barkhan dungeon.

"Keuoeo!"

His appearance was the same as before when fighting Weed. This time, his equipment level changed slightly. While in the Barkhan Dungeon, Van Hawk had good equipment. But, right now he was only wearing a basic sword and equipment. The reason was simple, because Weed had ruthlessly stolen all the equipment he had.

The Death Knight's body was slightly fragile when exposed to the sunlight, as the sun caused a great weakness towards the undead. But, since he was a level 200 undead monster, he was able to balance himself well.

The Death Knight's gaze swept over the dumbfounded Mapan, then he looked at Weed with a burning fury, "Basic savage man!" He roared loudly. His aura was blazing with hatred, spreading an overflowing killing aura.

The Death Knight clearly remembered that Weed had killed him.

Weed clasped his waist watching his new toy leisurely.

"Fucking basics! You called me on purpose! You think I'll betray Lord Barkhan and serve you? Huh! You you? Who is only a Scluptor?! Your head is too high! I'll fucking kill you!" After the relief of swearing, the Death Knight immediately invaded Weed.

Weed deliberately received the attack, causing himself to be severely injured to bleed a lot.

"We-eds?" Mapan suddenly stood up, he was a little worried about her, though he was sure that the man must have a plan.

When he felt his HP had been reduced from 20%, then Weed took out his flagship skill. "Sclupting Blade!"

Crash it!

Klang's!

Weed's sword slashed at the Death Knight repeatedly. Finally Van Hawk died, making the necklace color turn back to white. The necklace will return Crimson-colored after killing many monsters. Weed wiped the blood flowing from the corner of his lips while smiling triumphantly. "Finally this item is useful as well."

All the madness and suffering of Van Hawk began from that moment on.

On the way to the Somren Capital, when the necklace was crimson in color, Weed would summon the Death Knight's soul, then torture him vilely before killing him.

"The Summon Death Knight!"

"Basic savage man! I killed you!"

"Sculpting Blade!"

Weed was very excited to use all the skills he had to kill the Death Knight. This summoning and torture activity is done periodically as if to make the record for the most murders. Weed would resurrect it only to be killed, resurrected again, killed again and so on.

"The Summon Death Knight!"

"Ke ke ke!" Weed rubbed both hands with a terrible sunyuman.

To the Death Knight, that face was already too fed up to be seen.

"Seven Celestial Steps!"

The torture Weed gave was outrageous. The Death Knight was desperate to kill him but was unable to. After appearing he would exert his full strength, but eventually the fate that befell him would be the same, death.

This was what Weed wanted. During this time, he could only spend time by chiseling casually on top of the wagon, eventually his HP and mana were full, but not used. Now, he had an opponent who would come at any time when he wanted to.

Weed was very satisfied with the ferocity issued by the Death Knight. Being so enthusiastic, Weed would not even wait until his HP and mana were 100% full to attack Van Hawk. Although he did not get EXP because he was just a summoned creature, Weed was still able to improve his Sclupture Mastery skill periodically.

"Ahhh this enjoyment is second to none. Enjoy what you deny!!!!"

After shouting loudly, Weed stepped out from the front of the grill to wet his throat.

"Gumcha!"

"If you torture her like this all the time, I'm sure she'll give up soon."

"I hope it won't happen anytime soon!"

"Basic."

"The Summon Death Knight!"

This was the tenth time Weed had paid Van Hawk to death.

When it appeared between the black smoke puffs, the Death Knight's face looked not okay, "Ugh! I admit you're very strong." He said weakly, this was the first complaint he made.

"I don't accept your flattery! Hye!" Weed attacked the Death Knight ferociously, forcing the undead to fight back.

Behind him there is Mapan who faithfully watch the fight of two other creatures of nature while eating ria. "It looks good beating up Van Hawk, should I try too?"

"Keeekkk." Van Hawk took a terrible life.

After being resurrected five more times, Van Hawk appeared with the long*****, "It seems I'm starting to forget Lord Barkhan's power bit by bit."

And again, after five more deaths, Van Hawk said sternly, "It seems your leadership is qualified to command me, though I am still not sure."

After that, Van Hawk was killed 20 more times. Up to this point, Weed no longer bothered to count his maturing numbers. As his HP and mana almost fully recovered, Weed immediately summoned the Death Knight's soul to be tortured.

The vitality of the necklace Weed was holding could recover quickly, so it would be easy to summon the soul that inhabited it.

Moments later, Van Hawk finally declared his defeat, "Master!"

The strongest Death Knight, Van Hawk finally gave up, and recognized Weed as his master. However, the answer he got was very unexpected.

"No! I can't trust you! Since you were once the slave of an evil Mage, you must be planning something!" Weed refused it firmly.

Van Hawk stammered, "A-what? I-this how can you? Nah! A Van Hawk isn't that low!"

As hard as Van Hawk tried to explain the situation to Weed, as hard as Weed's determination not to believe him. He resurrected and killed him over and over again, more than 300 times.

To the point that Van Hawk willingly prostrated himself while weeping bitterly, "I will serve you with all my soul master, please accept this lowly undead-"

"It turns out this is the limit. Ahaha!" Mapan laughed loudly watching the suffering of Van Hawk under Weed's feet.

Making Weed emotional from losing an opponent that made his spirit smolder, "Stand! And fight me!"

"Master, please." Van Hawk roared like a child missing a precious toy.

Weed kicked the Van Hawk attached to his leg until it got stuck in a tree.

"Mastererr." The whine is full of pain.

After the incident, Weed was unforgiving, ruthlessly killing Van Hawk about 500 more times. Every time Van Hawk appeared, he would beg desperately, but to no avail. Weed's goal was to torture him was to master his skills, so he had to be unforgiving.

...***...

Lee Hyun tidied up the house when he exited the game. For him, a clean house will bring peace to life. After finishing all the mundane affairs, he again dabbled in front of the computer to check the drop of the item he had auctioned off a few days ago.

"I don't think the price will be high, considering this item drop is not an extraordinary equipment."

He inspected the Death Knight items that were level 200. After all, Royal Road was a virtual reality that presented many interesting things. Including drop items, all have their own uniqueness and nickname.

Some monsters even have intelligence like humans in general, they can distinguish valuable treasures and worth saving or not. They could also gather all kinds of treasures and rare items. That is, other than the drop items Weed was selling, there were many other rare items in circulation.

This is not only in Royal Road, but applies in other similar games.

The death of a high-leveled monster would drop an item worth selling on the market.

Lee Hyun let out a long sigh, slightly disappointed by the auction results. After all, he had taken pains to obtain all of the items he now auctioned off.

Royal Road displays a very detailed and real quality. Including the pungent smell of undead monsters. Not many people can withstand the smell while hunting.

There had been scattered information regarding the undead were the most avoided monsters at the hunting grounds. People did not want to hunt the undead, making their item drop prices increase drastically due to its rarity. Thanks to this also the drop price of the undead items was very expensive, but Weed was still dissatisfied with the results obtained from the auction.

After counting Weed summed up the total money he got, "At least surpassing 2,960 thousand won, right?"

Weed stopped looking at the auction results towards the emails he had ignored these few days.

The Dark Gamers Invitation!

He read the contents of the invitation stating that the invitation was only sent to the chosen ones. And Lee Hyun was one of the chosen ones, invited to join in their meeting.

That's how the invitation is.

The background on the site shows a skeleton holding money with one hand.

"This-"

Lee Hyun finally realized the most important fact, "Dark Gamer Union?!"

He had heard rumors about this organization before, the organization was indeed very famous but the truth about its existence was never clearly known.

"Maybe it's a fake account, well, anyway it has nothing to do with me." Lee Hyun nodded a few times.

He then again clicked on the buying and selling site to confirm the auction. After sending a private message to each buyer, they finally determined the location of the in-game meeting. The transaction will take place a day later.

...***...

Somren Capital!

The capital Somren had the same characteristics as a feudal lord. There is only a small tax. Thanks to that, the city was finally exploded by the arrival of Merchants and adventurers who moved citizenship.

Most players are always looking for the best weapons at affordable prices. Elsewhere, the purchase price in stores includes a very expensive tax. However, in the capital Somren the tax is too cheap.

Finally got the nickname of the Merchant Paradise.

Weed and Mapan arrived in the city on the last day of the church's quest deadline, Goddess Freya, which Weed was worshipping.

"Then, I'll trade over there." Mapan pointed to a place that was crowded.

"alright. See you soon."

"Hm."

Weed looked at Mapan's back which was getting further away in the crowd of the city. Need Weed to admit, Mapan was a suitable partner to gather the funan, given his burning spirit when it came to multiplying money.

While passing through the Baruk mountain range, the man faithfully accompanied Weed to collect an incredible amount of drop items after Weed killed the monsters. To the extent that their carts were full of drop items.

The fighting spirit of a Merchant is not spared from the pleasant sensation when trading and buying merchandise. There is a satisfaction when you managed to buy goods at a cheap price and sell them at a price that is twice as high, to reap great success.

As far as Weed knew, the fighting spirit of a Mapan was second to none. This is the biggest advantage as a partner. "It looks like this symbiotic relationship will last for a long period of time. I have chosen you, Mapan. I won't let you down. And I believe in your abilities." Weed moved from his original place.

Started to observe the market waves in the capital. "Freedom to trade without taxes?" Weed's smile rose as bright as the morning sun, "Visiting the Somren capital isn't bad either."

Weed's arrival destination to the center of the continent was almost complete. He examined the Treasure of the Goddess Freya in his backpack.

He must complete the quest to restore the sacred relic belonging to the church of Goddess Freya.

But Weed was not in a hurry, he still had enough time to complete the quest. Before heading to the church, Weed went to the fountain in the town square to observe the market waves for a little longer.

For the most part, the Somren capital was crowded with Merchants.

On the outskirts, they opened stalls to peddle goods while promoting directly to passing players.

"I can repair equipment damage until maximum endurance!"

"Please visit! I sell food that can recover 20% HP!"

"Selling clothes made of quality silk, having resistance to electric magic, limited stock should not run out!"

"Providing a wide range of equipment that I own, guaranteed durable!"

"Get jewelry of various attributes for 1 gold just for today! The stock is running low don't miss it!!!"

Some players who passed by were just struck with the lure of the Merchants, "How much is the price of the jewelry?"

There were also people who deliberately went to the merchants to take orders, "I came to pick up the clothes I ordered yesterday."

And there were also people who were looking for food for hunting preparations, "I want to buy 100 pieces of bread."

Everyone has their own needs and interests, this is not far from clothing and food. Artisans like Tailor and Chef are in dire need of its existence. This is a good time for them to reap huge profits.

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Hey guys!

Please understand if my writing is increasingly different from the early stages of this story. After all, the writing of a writer develops after many times of writing.

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