Chapter 101: The Illusion Coordinator - (1)
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//win_h 【Illusion Coordinator】
■ Title Grade: SS-rank
■ Title Description: The God of Storms has provided a means to create a mysterious harmony by borrowing the power of the wind.
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As the Illusion Coordinator, you are now immune to all phenomena represented by 'Silence.'
"Complete immunity to Silence?"
Sanghyun rubbed his eyes and checked again, just to be sure.
Gaining complete immunity to any status condition was not as simple as it sounded.
An artifact with epic-grade status resistance, like the one Kim Miso possessed, was an absolute necessity.
In other words, the value of immunity alone was at least 125 billion won.
Furthermore, resistance artifacts weren’t free. They consumed a certain amount of mana whenever they resisted a status effect.
However, this title allowed resistance to Silence without any mana consumption, simply by existing.
It was a permanent effect.
Even with his eyes closed, while doing something else, or even if he ran out of mana, the effect would always be active—a reliable insurance.
Silence was a tricky status condition that instantly disabled skill usage.
If affected, even recovery skills that could remove status effects would be blocked.
In that sense, complete immunity to Silence was an incredibly powerful asset for Sanghyun.
He continued reading the title’s description. What he had read so far was only half of it.
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//win_h ■ Title Description: You have obtained 『Illusion Mediation』 as a linked skill with the title.
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Through Illusion Mediation, you can instantly move your main body to the illusion’s position.
“……”
A chill ran down his spine as he realized this skill was far more unique than he had anticipated.
The ability to utilize illusions and clones was a rare, high-tier ability among players.
It allowed for psychological warfare and complete disruption of visual information.
There's a reason why assassin players thrived using clone abilities—it was just that effective.
And now, Sanghyun had been granted the ability to use illusions.
He already had the skill ‘Fragmented Illusion’ but its high health and mana consumption made it difficult to use frequently.
However, this one was different.
Sanghyun scanned the tooltip of the Illusion Mediation skill, which flashed eagerly in the skill window as if calling out to him.
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//win_h 『Illusion Mediation』
■ Skill Level: Stage 1 (0.0%)
■ Skill Description: Uses 10% of your current mana to create an illusion identical to yourself.
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The illusion can be freely controlled according to the caster’s will, and its mobility follows the caster’s stats.
If Illusion Mediation is activated again within 10 seconds while sharing vision with the illusion, the caster and the illusion will instantly swap positions via spatial transfer.
However, if Illusion Mediation is not used, the illusion will dissipate 15 seconds after creation.
Illusion Mediation only applies to illusions created by this skill and does not affect other skills.
Cooldown: 1 minute.
‘This skill is perfect for reconnaissance and deception. It even allows for counterattacks in an emergency.’
Sanghyun’s eyes widened.
Though categorized as an illusion skill, it was essentially a teleportation ability.
As long as he reused the skill within 10 seconds, he could teleport to the illusion’s location!
Teleportation skills were rare.
Fantasy novels often depicted teleportation or blink-type skills.
But in the player world, only magic-class players above level 500 could barely use such abilities.
With the right buffs?
He could easily move over 100 meters within 10 seconds using the illusion. That was effectively teleportation.
‘If I ever have to fight Shin Taeri again, this will make things interesting.’
A fun scenario crossed his mind.
“Truly outstanding. My patience was not in vain. This is the first time I’ve been so immersed in a battle that I even forgot I was sweating.”
“I feel like I’m finally coming back to my senses now. Didn’t I seem like a madman?”
“The way you were fully absorbed in the fight! That’s not madness; it’s a display of refined focus!”
“You’re really hyping me up. Haha.”
Sanghyun burst into laughter at Lee Sehwa’s high praise.
It was interesting to see his frenzied state being interpreted in such a positive light.
Sanghyun was completely satisfied.
The two-player session with Lee Sehwa.
It had given him much to think about.
Solo play was great, but when paired with a skilled partner, duo play could generate powerful synergy.
If he had attempted to clear the Plains of Rest alone, he would have gained far less experience.
If his solo experience gain was 1, then playing with Lee Sehwa had turned 1+1 into 3.
Naturally, both of them were satisfied. Experience points never lied.
Sanghyun looked at the ten top-tier magic stones floating above the corpse of the dead Grabber and spoke.
“Let’s split them evenly.”
It was a reasonable decision.
They had switched roles during the fight, and Lee Sehwa had filled in for his shortcomings.
It was judged that there would be no problem even if they split it in half.
However, Lee Sehwa seemed to think differently and shook her head.
Moreover, she pointed at the three artifacts that appeared along with the magic stone and said,
"That doesn't make sense. I'll concede all the magic stones and the three artifacts."
Perhaps deeply impressed by today's battle, Lee Sehwa was practically offering to take only the basic compensation.
She had already reached the peak of her abilities.
Naturally, a few magic stones and one or two artifacts were not something she would particularly miss.
Rather, it seemed like she was happily conceding them to gain favor.
However, Sanghyun did not want to set a bad precedent.
If the distribution became excessively unbalanced and word of it spread among the players?
It would be the perfect situation for unnecessary bad rumors to circulate, saying he was unfairly taking advantage in loot distribution.
Conversely, from Sanghyun's perspective, giving a little more was not a loss.
He did have a greed for money, but earning it wasn't difficult. It was just a matter of time.
"Conceding everything makes even less sense. Let's split the magic stones 3 to 7, and you take one artifact."
Though yielding was a virtue, since the other party had shown goodwill first, Sanghyun proposed a reasonable compromise.
"Understood. But you should choose two artifacts first. I can't yield on that."
It was truly a heartwarming scene.
Anyone greedy would have thought this situation was absurd.
That was how much Lee Sehwa acknowledged Sanghyun and, as a fellow player, felt a deep admiration for him.
Sanghyun was someone who stimulated imagination and made those around him grow just by being together.
He was the very textbook of the sword-wielding player that Lee Sehwa had longed for.
'Just from the magic stones obtained from the Grabber, I have secured 7 billion won. Plus, there are additional byproducts gained from the battle.'
Since the battle was over, the retrieval of their porters would soon begin.
Once the post-battle calculations were complete, earnings of over 10 billion won were virtually guaranteed.
Sanghyun examined the artifacts.
All three were diamond-grade, so he just needed to choose two.
The decision did not take long.
He first picked up a ring and put it on his finger. It was a simple ring with moderate options.
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//win_h 「Strongbone Ring」
■ Artifact Grade: Diamond
■ Artifact Description: A ring imbued with the will of a warrior, granting a strong mind to a strong body.
■ Strength +80
■ Stamina +50
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Since he had plenty of fingers to wear it on, he put it on immediately without hesitation.
Strength 836, Stamina 370.
The two most important stats for a swordsman increased significantly. It felt like building a solid foundation.
'Now that my strength is over 800, the airborne effect of Rising AIrflow should last up to 4.8 seconds in the system.'
Was this what it felt like to become a monster?
Of course, against players, that duration wouldn't apply at 100%. The probability was low.
However, just because the probability was low didn't mean it wouldn't happen at all.
4.8 seconds in the air.
For the opponent, that was an unbearably long time filled with fear.
'Now, this is the main dish.'
Sanghyun inspected the other ring he had obtained.
If the previous ring simply increased stats, this one did not increase any stats at all.
Instead, it contained a unique skill—a skill he had already experienced while fighting the Grabber.
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//win_h 「Whisper of Death」
■ Artifact Grade: Diamond
■ Artifact Description: The whispers of wraiths singing of death place the target in an irresistible state.
■ Special Skill - Death Touch
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'Just from the description, it reeks of darkness. Not to mention, the ring's color itself.'
This ring, in particular, had a strong black hue.
As if it had embodied evil from the very moment of its creation.
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//win_h 『Death Touch』
■ Skill Level: Stage 1 (0.0%)
■ Skill Description: By using 10 mana, you can summon a designated opponent to a point 1 meter in front of you.
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Summoning probability increases if the opponent's skill resistance is low and if the distance is short.
By consuming 500 mana, you can achieve 'Perfect Summon,' guaranteeing that the opponent is pulled in front of you.
'Mana 500. I have 410 now, so it's not a far-off goal, but I still need some time.'
It was a bit frustrating.
However, since it was a perfect option with a 100% success rate, it was also exciting.
Against tough high-level monsters, Death Touch might have many gaps.
But against goblins or orcs, who had low skill resistance, it would be incredibly useful.
Instead of seeking them out, he could make them come to him.
'What an amazing reward this is.'
He felt satisfied.
Every time he achieved success, he had always been happy, but this time felt different.
For the first time in both past and present, he had obtained an SS-rank title.
Moreover, he had acquired two highly versatile skills for a sword-wielding player!
Illusion Coordinator. Death Touch.
These two skills would complicate the calculations of any future enemy facing him.
The fear that an illusion behind him could become real at any moment.
The anxiety that he could be pulled right in front of his opponent at any time.
These were not simple concerns that could be easily overcome with mere preparation.
"Wow... Look over there!"
Hearing Lee Sehwa's sudden exclamation, Sanghyun turned his gaze.
The eerie energy that had filled the entire Plain of Rest was being swept away at once.
The visual obstruction caused by the Grabber, along with the dark aura, had completely vanished.
It was the result of the death of the Suppressor Grabber, which had played a role in suppressing the brightness of the entire area.
Overcome with emotion, Lee Sehwa firmly grabbed both of Sanghyun's hands and said with conviction,
"This area can be considered completely cleared! It's all thanks to you, Sanghyun!"
Lee Sehwa's words firmly confirmed the situation!
With no room for argument, the undisputed protagonist of the second Personality Subjugation Battle was none other than Sanghyun.