Chapter 29: The Lucky Charm Bow

A week of hammering.

The result—

“An ordinary bow now?”

“Right?”

What the heck.

Where did that subtle aura go?

It definitely looked like a weapon worthy of legend…

But now it’s just a smooth white bow?

“No way! It’s beautiful! Rani said she worked really hard on it!”

“Uh-huh…”

Honestly, it does look pretty.

You can tell at a glance it’s high-end, almost like a luxury brand.

But…

Maybe the impact I felt while it was being made was just too strong.

It feels kind of plain now.

Such shallow thoughts don’t last long.

Ah, whatever…

Since Rani made it, it has to be good.

First, let’s check the options.

Ah, before that, we should decide on a name.

“Rani, have you thought of a name yet?”

“Umm…”

Unlike usual, Rani seems to be thinking hard this time.

Well, it took a whole week to make, after all.

And it even contains a Robin Hood’s Bow Fragment…

Shouldn’t it have a fitting name?

Robin is looking hopeful too, but…

“Huuhhhm… Kkalkkeumi!”

Huh?

“Kkalkkeum?”

“No, no! Kkalkkeumi!”

01…

Suddenly?

“Yeah! I like Kkalkkeumi!”

That’s a weird name.

From a gentle hum to a blaze of flames.

I thought it would be something like “shuk” or “shuk-shuk” again this time.

But suddenly, Kkalkkeumi?

“…?”

Look at that.

Robin’s confused too.

Still, curiosity must have gotten the better of him because he came closer.

“…Options.”

Right.

The name isn’t the important part.

Honestly, whether it’s shuk or kkalkkeumi…

Alright, let’s settle on Kkalkkeumi then.

Let’s check the options.

[Kkalkkeumi]

• Masterpiece of a Skilled Artisan.
• Contains the power of a legendary figure.
• Can grant desired elemental damage.
  (Available elements: Poison, Wind, Water, Ice)
• Special skill ‘Absolute End (절명)’ can be used.
• Special skill ‘Flying Rapid Fire (비연사)’ can be used.
• Immune to elemental attacks of poison, wind, water, and ice below a certain level.

“Wow…”

What is this…

No way.

“Elemental infusion?”

“Yep! Now Robin can choose which element to shoot with every time he goes shuk!”

Whoa.

Totally worth stuffing all those materials in.

“It even has elemental immunity? Didn’t it only have poison before?”

“Right! But it’s weaker than before…”

“Really?”

“Yeah… because there are several elements…”

Looks like it got a little weaker.

Still, well…

Going from immune to poison only to immune to four elements…

Isn’t that like night and day?

I’m satisfied for now.

What about the owner?

“…Lucky charm!”

“Huh? Rani?”

She nods.

That’s not just satisfaction.

Is that really Robin?

Calling it a lucky charm…

“Hehe~! Yeah! Rani’s a lucky charm!”

Right?

Making a weapon like this in just a week.

If that’s not lucky, what is?

“No, seriously… if a High-Grade Worker makes a weapon like this… then if they become a Top-Grade Worker……………

Todd’s probably about to faint.

By the way, I wonder how much this would sell for if I were to sell it.

Nope.

I’m not selling.

Just curious.

I asked Todd quietly, and he responded with interest:

‘If you hand this to someone who knows how to shoot, they’d become a hero instantly… you wouldn’t have enough selling a whole country for it.’”

Kya.

And Rani made this.

“Heh, yeah!”

Great.

Then, before Robin’s neck twists from waiting, let’s give him the bow.

“Robin, ready?”

He immediately nods.

Wow.

His neck really might snap.

“Here you go.”

Handing it over, and—

Flash!

The moment he takes it, light flashes.

And—

[You have obtained a weapon linked by fate.]
[Some of the worker’s potential ability awakens.]

Huh?

Potential ability awakening.

The target is obviously Robin.

What changed?

The light faded, and I looked right away…

“Is that really Robin?”

“Did he get cleaned up?”

“No, he looked the same even after being cleaned…”

The first time I met Robin—

His hair was messy, falling past his waist.

His clothes were full of holes.

Even his safety helmet was crushed.

Really a Top-Grade Worker?

That shabby look made me doubt it.

And after that, no matter what—

Even after washing him…

Even after giving him new clothes…

He’d return to the same state after being summoned again.

So I gave up…

“Why do you look so neat now?”

His hair flows smoothly and his clothes are clean.

Oh, and the helmet is brand new?

He looks around, confused, glancing here and there.

Right?

Amazing, isn’t it?

If we’re amazed, imagine how amazed you must be.

Could it be…

“So this is why it’s called Kkalkkeumi?”

“Oh?”

Everyone looked at Rani in surprise…

“Huff. What’s with that?”

Why are your eyes so wide?

“Didn’t you know and named the bow Kkalkkeumi because of this?”

“Yeah! Rani didn’t know!”

“But why Kkalkkeumi…”

“Because it’s neat!”

So what is it…

Well, we can’t read Rani’s mind.

If it’s neat, then neat it is, okay?

“Robin, no more smell either!”

Hey.

Rani, that’s rude.

“But… there really was a smell!”

“Hey! We know that even if you come!”

Hmm…

Still, I let it slide…

The reason Robin changed so suddenly?

It was in the message.

[You have obtained a weapon linked by fate.]
[Some of the worker’s potential ability awakens.]

Linked by fate weapon…

It’s not a shuk (swift bow) then.

Crazy.

Could Robin really be that Robin?

No wonder his archery is amazing…

“Robin got stronger?”

“Yeah? It did say some potential ability awakened…”

But that’s potential ability.

He’s already Top-Grade.

How much stronger can he get?

“Hm, definitely got stronger.”

Todd nods.

Isn’t it just the weapon?

Robin seemed curious too and put down the bow.

“Oh, it’s still the same.”

The neat appearance remains.

Then, what about strength?

“He’s strong even now!”

So Robin himself got stronger?

Amazing…

“It’s because the weapon suits Robin! But also because Rani made it well! If we gather more fragments later, Robin will get even stronger!”

And what?

It gets further upgraded here?

Come to think of it, the bow contains fragments.

There must be other fragments too.

If we collect them… ?

“Amazing, I’m jealous…”

Arthur was unusually gloomy today.

Well…

Robin is strong enough already!

I heard Arthur was almost a lighter compared to Robin in the S-rank Dungeon…

Still.

“It’s okay. We have to run a lot of S-rank Dungeons anyway.”

“…S-rank.”

Look at him.

His will is blazing now.

Now other countries’ S-rank Dungeons are possible.

If I hear there’s one nearby, I’ll fly over immediately.

Of course, now…

“Shall we go test the bow?”

“…Yeah. Right away.”

That’s right.

I knew he’d be itching to go.

Because I planned ahead, I saved a place we can’t just go anytime.

I kept it ready to go together when Rani finished the bow.

[Key of Chaos]

E-rank Key of Chaos, can open something.

Let’s go to the Labyrinth of Chaos.

[Key Fragment of Chaos]

• Fragment; combine them to restore the original form.
  Comes out after breaking the world record.
  If you gather 10 pieces?
  You get the key.

Like this.

[Key of Chaos]

• E-rank Key of Chaos, can open something.

The way to use it is to enter a Dungeon matching the key’s rank.

There’s no other way.

“I really never wanted to go again, but here I am…”

Yoon Hajun, Labor Management Office Head.

He’s not the type to get involved directly.

I tried every way to avoid going…

But it was useless.

Even if I give the key to the Orcs and send them away.

Even if I send other workers summoned through Summon Worker.

Even if I hand it to Arthur and send him…

No reaction at all.

So there’s only one way.

“I have to go myself…”

“Hey! Chief, I’m coming with you!”

“Why are you so excited…?”

“It’ll be fun together!”

Well…

You might have fun.

I’m just going to die.

“Rani wants to come too! Safety is good! Good! Good~!”

“That’s really not allowed.”

“Huuhhhm….”

This isn’t a trip…

Well, what can I do if they don’t want to stay behind?

I’m not about to throw away the key we made after breaking the record.

If there’s no other way, we go.

Still, with Robin coming along…

“There shouldn’t be any danger.”

“Me too, I think!”

“…Yeah.”

Okay then.

We’ll just trust them…

No, wait.

[Fixed Team Summon]

• Orc Horde (Mid-Grade)

“Chiiik!”

Yeah.

You guys need to be here too.

Now everything’s ready.

Let’s open the Dungeon.

[Dispatch Worker]

Dungeon

Since it’s an E-rank Key of Chaos, E-rank it is…

“E-rank, E-rank….”

Found it.

[Enter the Angry Spider’s Lair – E-rank?]

Okay.

This time, we enter.

E-rank.

Normally, I wouldn’t even hesitate.

Orcs alone are enough for E-rank.

But with Arthur and a stronger Robin?

This is more than enough to prepare for an S-rank Dungeon.

Yeah, I know.

“I know, but…”

Honestly, I’m still scared to actually go…

“Safety! Good! Good! Good!”

“Chiiik! Chiiik!”

“Hey! Great!”

Phew.

While spacing out, prep finished.

Then let’s go.

“Alright, everyone, let’s go….”

“Arthur’s coming too!”

“Chiiik!”

They’re always fast.

No way.

If I don’t keep up, it’ll get messy.

I closed my eyes and entered immediately,

As expected.

A message appeared.

Ding!

[Key of Chaos confirmed.]
[Moving to the Labyrinth of Chaos.]

The second Labyrinth of Chaos.

The environment was similar.

The maze was dark.

Swaaa~!

Monster sounds echo from all around.

The air is eerie and cold. It’s still not easy…

“But this time it’s manageable.”

Why?

Because the Orcs, Arthur, and Robin…

Are all much stronger than before.

Especially Robin.

“…Arthur, fire.”

“Arthur’s not a lighter!”

“…Fire.”

“Lighting it up!”

Looks like he caught the bug after one try.

Now he openly treats Robin like a firestarter…

But the effect is definite.

Shuk! Pishuk!

He shoots five flaming arrows at once, lighting up the surroundings.

Then hits all the monsters’ foreheads approaching them with arrows.

“So neat…”

If Rani was watching, she’d say, “Yep! Kkalkkeumi!”

Anyway.

Unlike before, there was no reason to feel a crisis.

The monsters couldn’t even get close in the first place…

“Chiiik?”

The Orcs tilted their heads.

Arthur?

“Robin’s doing all the shooting, so there’s nothing for me to do! Chief? Arthur’s heading out!”

After watching Robin shoot for a moment, Arthur left immediately.

Meanwhile, Robin silently kept shooting arrows.

Just by looking at his expression, you can tell how excited he is.

“How’s the bow?”

When asked, he just silently gave a thumbs-up.

It must be really good.

That stoic guy even gave a thumbs-up.

But…

Just watching is a mess.

Some arrows poison and kill instantly.

Others freeze.

Some even tear with fierce winds.

He’s already insane, and this says he can get even stronger…?

S-rank Dungeon.

I definitely have to go.

And I need to make something for Arthur too.

If this keeps up, he really will become a lighter…

Anyway.

[Labyrinth of Chaos cleared.]
[Exiting the Dungeon.]

That was the test for Robin’s new bow, Kkalkkeumi.

Of course, it was cleared without incident.

[E-rank Labyrinth of Chaos cleared!]

[Clear time – 00:05:27]
[Clear reward – E-rank Chaos Box]

This is worth going again, huh?

Of course, with Robin.

“How’s Kkalkkeumi? Good, right! Rani worked super hard on it!”

Rani immediately came running, excited.

Oh my.

Robin lifted Rani up in a flash.

“Hehe~! This is fun!”

Let them play for now.

Let’s open the box.

Opened inventory immediately.

[E-rank Chaos Box]

At first came the Ability Unleashing Elixir.

That unlocked the request feature.

Now, this time…?

Opened it, and—

“Huh?”

It’s empty.

Instead, another message popped up, ding.

[E-rank Chaos Box rewards provided.]
[Daily Chaos Tower entry count increased by 1.]
[1 -> 2]

Oh…

Chaos Tower entries increased?

Robin can now be summoned daily.

With this, we can climb the Tower faster.

Great.

For today, let’s rest a bit.

Tomorrow, we’ll try climbing.

How far?

Hmm…

As high as possible.