Chapter 69 (1) The first floor (2/2)
Henova then exhaled a wisp of smoke with his face looking contented with Yeon-woo’s reaction.
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“I feel so much better now after seeing you with that look. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but that armor also has an effect that eases the flow of mana and increases mana recovery by 10%. The basis of all the options comes from mana.”
‘I knew it.’
His guess was only half correct. It not only sped up mana circulation, but it would help him fill it back up. This artifact had already surpassed the point where he could call it ‘Gyges’ Eyes’.
Furthermore, Henova’s gifts did not end there.
“There’s one more. Check out the mask.”
This time, Yeon-woo picked up the black mask.
The mask was black with its surface glowing like obsidian and it had three red marks painted next to the eye holes.
It reminded him of a devil’s mask that appeared in ancient mythology.
[Henova’s Magic Mask(魔裝鐵面)]
Classification: Headpiece
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Rating: A
Description: A mask which Henova, a dwarven blacksmith, put his blood into crafting. It was made with a mixture of Gon-O iron (昆島鐵) and Han iron(寒鐵) which are both known to be found only in special environments, based on Beast Lord’s Lion Mane Helm.
* Recognition Interference
The magic circle engraved on the mask interferes with the opponent’s cognitive ability. It also helps the mask stick to the face, it will never fall off without the wearer’s permission. Can restore itself when damaged.
* Attack Enhancement
Increases attack power up to 30% in proportion to the number of monsters killed within the last 30 seconds with each kill increasing attack by 1%. Also reduces the duration of crowd control skills on the user by 10%.
* Territory of Terror
Borrows the power of the Beast Lord, inflicting the surrounding enemies with the status effect ‘Fear’ for 15~20 seconds. Also weakens the enemies’ defense by 20%.
**This is a ‘Growth’ type artifact. The artifact can grow along with its owner, and its growth speed depends on the owner’s familiarity and proficiency with this artifact.
**This is a ‘Unique’ artifact. No same artifact exists in The Tower, and it will be bound to its owner. It cannot be transferred or traded between players.
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**This is a set item with ‘Henova’s Magic Bayonet’. When equipped together, provides the wearer with bonus effects.
-Current bonus effect
2 pieces: Attack speed +8%
Hoo-
Henova once again exhaled a puff of white smoke.
“I just thought whatever you had on your face looked uncomfortable and stuffy, and I had nothing to do in my spare time, so I made that. You won’t get sweaty in that mask, and I bet it’ll fit you well.”
Henova spoke as if it was nothing, but Yeon-woo knew that it wasn’t as simple as that.
The Lion Mane Helm was an artifact he gave Henova as payment for Gyges’ Eyes. But Henova actually tore it apart, made it something completely different, and gave it back to him.
Yeon-woo asked as he fiddled with the Magic Mask.
“…This is too much. My payment is far from enough.”
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Henova snorted as if he had said something absurd.
“Did you really think you could get your hands on the works of this great Henova with what little things you had? Just take them for now. I’m selling them to you on credit. Pay me back later.”
Yeon-woo looked at Henova.
He was standing with his arms akimbo and his belly sticking out. But at the same time, the tips of his ears were slightly red, making Yeon-woo chuckle.
Though Henova spoke lightly, Yeon-woo didn’t miss the heat still lingering inside the smithy.
And through his Draconic Eyes, he had a glimpse at the image of Henova working all night long in front of the scorching furnace to give Yeon-woo the best artifact he could make.
He knew Henova had been hiding something. But he never thought it was to give him a present like this.
“….”
Yeon-woo’s two eyes sank deeply.
‘Or, maybe it was because of Bahal.’
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It seemed like Bahal did pay a visit to Henova.
Henova must have hammered all night long to forget about him.
But even so, items like these could not have been made in a day.
It could have sped it up a day or two, but he must have been preparing this artifact for a long time. All for Yeon-woo.
And those facts made Yeon-woo feel a lump in his throat.
‘Maybe, he just missed having people around.’
Henova was just an old man with a loving heart, without a person to give his love to.
That must have been when Yeon-woo came to him.
‘He did not change.’
He was sure of that.
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“What are you doing just standing with your mouth shut? Why? Are you that deeply moved by the grace of Henova?”
Henova chuckled.
But strangely, Yeon-woo’s heart felt more bitter.
He was thankful that his face wasn’t showing because of the mask.
“I will put it to good use.”
Yeon-woo thanked with a bow.
But the moment Yeon-woo turned away,
“Oh, by the way.”
Henova caught Yeon-woo and cleared his throat. His nose was a little red as if he were ashamed.
“Ahem! I don’t think I’ve ever asked your name. So, what is it?”
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Yeon-woo’s eyes grew slightly bigger, and went back to normal.
He couldn’t answer for a moment.
“Come on, what’s your name? Tell me already.”
Below the mask, Yeon-woo said something silently over and over again.
“…Cain.”
Then he spoke out loud after a long time of silence.
“It’s Cain.”