ocean-life Chapter 89: Saint's Blessing (1)
Chapter 89: Saint's Blessing (1)
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Chapter 89: Saint's Blessing (1)
"Partner!! Look at this!!"
A dark blue pill.
Handed the round medicine, Yoojin checked its information.
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[Pill (Unnamed)]
Rank: Rare
Category: Consumable
Durability: 10/10
A medicine that enhances the mentally stimulating components of Black Herb. Upon consumption, it clears the mind, providing benefits in the mana rearrangement process.
* Mana rearrangement speed decreased by 20%.
* Allows mana rearrangement while moving. In this case, mana rearrangement speed increased by 50%.
* Duration - 30 minutes.
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Slightly lower performance than Yoojin remembered.
The fact that Shin Joonseok, a mere 3 Star, perfectly matched the mixing ratio without skill enhancement was practically a miracle.
'Even 20% is huge.'
In battles where victory could be decided by a mere second, just by taking this, the rearrangement speed increased by 20%, which could create various advantages in combat.
"Well made."
"Heh heh. I am quite amazing."
"If you increase your proficiency, you can increase the rearrangement reduction to 27%."
"....."
“No, really—”
Yoojin insisted.
“I know you're talented, but don't get complacent. A little bit of pressure can be a good motivator.”
He paused, tapping the pill with his finger.
"But why is the name blank?"
"The name you suggested was a bit... well, it didn't appeal to me, so I wanted to give it a different name."
‘Oh really? That tacky name. You're the original creator, you know?’
Seeing Shin Joonseok, oblivious to the fact that he was spitting in his own face, made Yoojin chuckle.
"Then you should have named it yourself."
"Ha, haha. My naming sense isn't that good. So, Yoojin, why don't you name it?"
"Didn't you say you didn't like the name I suggested?"
"Well, think carefully and decide."
Was this also a butterfly effect of his return?
It was trivial, but a bit amusing.
Yoojin stroked his chin and pondered the name of the dark blue pill.
"Saint's Blessing."
"Isn't that too grand?"
"It's a medicine made with the Saint's advice. It's okay to be a bit grand."
Shin Joonseok stared blankly at Yoojin.
"Ah, right. You're a Saint."
"What's with that reaction?"@@@@
"Seeing what you do, you're so far from being religious. I'd believe it if you said you were an atheist."
"Talking about atheists in an era where constellations bestow blessings."
Yoojin chuckled.
Shin Joonseok, holding the pill, moved his lips.
[The name of the pill has been decided as Saint's Blessing.]
[A new medicine not recorded in the system has appeared.]
[You have achieved a great feat. A large amount of experience and achievement points will be accumulated for the Hunter.]
System messages that only Shin Joonseok could hear.
His eyes sparkling, he tightly grasped Yoojin's hand.
"P-Partner!!!"
"Did the system say you achieved a great feat?"
"How did you know?"
"The Gangshim— I mean, Saint's Blessing, is a medicine that hasn't been created yet."
It was only natural.
Before returning, the first person to create that medicine was the Grand Alchemist Shin Joonseok.
'He won't ask about the source, will he?'
While inwardly feeling guilty and wondering what to say—
Shin Joonseok bowed deeply.
"To think you would generously share the recipe for such a medicine with me!!! I will continue to be loyal!!"
"Uh, yeah. Do that."
Instead of showing any suspicion, he bowed his head as if he were about to bury his nose in the ground.
It was understandable.
Yoojin had shown countless extraordinary feats so far.
Rather than being curious about the source of his knowledge, he was too busy enjoying the benefits of being with him.
'As expected, I made the right choice joining forces with my partner!'
Yoojin, oblivious to Shin Joonseok's thoughts, nodded with a bewildered expression.
* * *
Shin Joonseok's workshop's second creation.
Where should they distribute the so-called [Saint's Blessing]?
"Using the Arhan Guild like before... wouldn't be good, would it?"
"It wouldn't feel right to do anything that would benefit those guys."
"You were wondering how I knew, weren't you?"
"I didn't know you had learned mind-reading."
"Th-That's... no. It's obvious what you're thinking."
Madam.
To read his mind after just a few words... She was indeed a formidable person.
〔Khahaha. It's not just that little human; everyone in your group knows that.〕
‘What? How?’
After pushing aside Kronos's boisterous laughter, he watched as Madam set the schedule.
"Tomorrow at 11 am. Is that time okay?"
"I'll be going with my partner."
"If it's Master Shin, the Alchemist, the Chairman will welcome him as well."
The Madam giggled, covering her mouth.
* * *
The next day.
Seongcheon Corporation sent an armored vehicle to the front of their accommodation.
"We've come to escort you."
A fully armed guard opened the door.
Shin Joonseok blinked his eyes.
"Well, this is... It's nice to be treated as a VIP, but the atmosphere is a bit much."
"We've made thorough preparations since you're in Ground Zero."
At the guard's sharp reply, Shin Joonseok scratched his head as if he didn't understand.
He wondered if this was the same person who had a fit just two weeks ago at the mere mention of the word "Ground Zero."
"The Chairman will be waiting. Let's go."
Yoojin casually patted Shin Joonseok's shoulder and got into the armored vehicle.
The vehicle left Ground Zero and headed straight for Seongcheon Corporation's headquarters.
They were able to meet Chairman Jin Seonghyun immediately.
"Thank you for contacting us first, Mr. Saint, and Master Shin, the Alchemist."
"Is your daughter doing alright?"
"She has recovered enough to walk around the yard now."
Although they were meeting for the first time in a month, Jin Seonghyun addressed him with respect, just like during the treatment.
"She'll be sensitive to mana. With luck, she might be able to sense mana and become a Hunter."
"Haha. If that happens, I'll have to teach her magic."
The system's recognition criterion was magic aptitude.
Patients who suffered from Mongnaeibyeong, like Jin Seryeong, often awakened as Hunters.
With her father being a 7 Star Mage and her high mana sensitivity due to Mongnaeibyeong, it was highly likely that she would become a skilled Hunter.
Enough with the pleasantries.
"Actually, the reason I wanted to meet you is to distribute a medicine."
"By medicine, you mean... Master Shin's creation?"
"Well, yes."
"Even the intermediate potion caused a big stir in the market, so I have high expectations."
He already knew about the mass-produced intermediate potion.
Then the conversation would be quick.
As Yoojin glanced at him, Shin Joonseok, as if waiting for this moment, subtly held out the pill to Jin Seonghyun.
"This is it, Chairman."
"Hmm. Please excuse me for a moment."
Jin Seonghyun placed the dark blue pill on his palm and examined it carefully.
Shin Joonseok watched the atmosphere with a nervous expression.
‘Why is he so nervous? Just by looking at the status window, he would know it wasn't an ordinary medicine.’
"Th-This is?!"
Chairman Jin Seonghyun's eyes widened.
Surprise and admiration swirled in his trembling pupils.
"This is amazing. I believe this medicine will make a significant mark on the Hunter market."
"I would like Seongcheon Corporation to distribute this pill."
"Is it because of the Arhan Guild?"
"Well, that's also true, but I don't have the capacity to handle distribution, sales, and promotion all by myself."
A pill created by bringing back memories from his previous life.
Once the [Saint's Blessing] was distributed, Shin Joonseok's reputation would skyrocket.
After raising his reputation, he could gradually build his organization.
"Haha. I think it's us who should be asking you to grant us the distribution rights."
"Time can be bought with money. This is the same."
"My, oh my. Saint, your generosity and vision are truly broad."
Jin Seonghyun let out a short groan and then spoke again.
"May I make a suggestion?"
"Go ahead."
"Actually, I have acquaintances with family members suffering from Mongnaeibyeong."
Although they were in the process of creating treatment equipment using the knowledge Yoojin provided, it was still in the testing phase and couldn't be immediately put into practical use.
He had been wanting to request treatment, and Yoojin had contacted him first.
"I was thinking it would be better to distribute the medicine through that friend rather than through our company."
"What is your friend's name?"
"Her name is Jeong Soonim, and she's the CEO of Daehan Pharmaceuticals."
Daehan Pharmaceuticals.
They were the best in Korea when it came to pharmaceuticals, and their ranking in the business world was higher than Seongcheon Corporation's.
To arrange a meeting with the CEO of Daehan Pharmaceuticals while discussing the distribution of the [Saint's Blessing]...
Yoojin unconsciously licked his lips.
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