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Chapter 32 – Evolve, troll!
The Moonlight Grass was obtained after setting a new record on the fourth floor of the tower last time.
I had completely forgotten about it and hadn’t planted it yet.
And that’s not all.
“There are also a bunch of regeneration herbs.”
“Where did all this come from?”
“Youngho hyung sent them.”
I had mentioned to Youngho Hyung’s wife that I needed them.
Perhaps because of that, she sent me a large quantity.
With this much, I should never run out of them again.
And even more.
“Besides the regeneration herbs, there are a few other medicinal herbs in here, too, right?”
Thankfully, Youngho Hyung’s wife had sent more than just regeneration herbs.
There were also herbs of the same rare grade as the regeneration herbs.
She sent three more kinds.
“Young Master! Look at these herbs first!”
Following Nureongi’s advice, I examined the white herb first.
[Herb Information]
▶Name: Bone White Flower
▶Grade: Rare
▶Effect 1: Upon consumption, it rapidly increases bone density and enhances the body's defenses for 60 minutes.
▶Effect 2: After the initial effect ends, the joints stiffen, making movement difficult for 10 minutes.Bone White Flower.
I’ve heard of this herb.
It is commonly consumed by tanks.
Simply eating it reliably boosts defense.
However, there’s one problem.
It has a backlash.
“I didn’t expect them to send the Bone White Flower.”
“Can this be used?”
“If used well, maybe?”
It’s a flower that increases bone density.
There must be a way to use it.
The other herbs were useful, too.
“They even sent me Dreamgrass and Heatweed.”
I was truly grateful.
Each one was perfectly suited for its intended use. I should buy something to repay the favor later. I was planning to visit soon anyway.
“About that national project, you know.”
That’s why I resolved to repay them without fail.
“Should we open the box we got earlier, too?”
“The New Record Random Box? Of course.”
Last time, I got Moonlight Grass.
Another herb should appear then.
I immediately pulled out the New Record Random Box.
[You used the New Record Random Box.]
[Floor Reached for New Record: 5th Floor]
[Rewards for the fifth floor are being distributed.]
[You obtained the artifact Puddle Boots.]
[You obtained three Sun Guardian herbs.]
[You obtained 14 packs of troll blood.]This time, the new record box gave me an artifact. What a strange artifact—the Puddle Boots!
“What on earth are these used for?”
“The boots are absolutely lovely!”
“Do you like them?”
“Yes, I do!”
“Just a moment, then.”
I checked the information on the Puddle Boots.
[Artifact Information]
▶Name: Puddle Boots
▶Rarity: Rare
▶Effect 1: Movement speed increases by 100% in swamps or water-filled areas.This is an incredibly sweet artifact.
It speeds you up in swamps and standing water.
It was the perfect artifact for Nureongi, who worked the rice paddies.
I handed the boots to Nureongi.
“A gift for Nureongi.”
“Wow! Is this really for me?”
“I wouldn’t have anywhere to use them. Above all, I thought they’d suit you perfectly.”
“Thank you so much! I’ll wear them with gratitude!”
I squatted down and put the boots on Nureongi’s feet.
And just like that, a cute Nureongi wearing boots was born.
“They really suit you!”
“Do they? Hehe!”
“You really are adorable. If someone from the Beast Palace saw you, they’d definitely want to take you home,” said Nak-yong
“Mr. Nak-yong, when did you arrive?”
“It was a bit noisy, you see.”
Saying this, Nak-yong gazed fondly at Nureongi.
“Do you like cute things?”
“W-what? Of course not! It just looks good on him…”
Nak-yong hurriedly made excuses for my words.
It was understandable.
Nureongi was incredibly cute, after all.
“Young Master, thank you so much for the gift!”
“It’s nothing. I’ll give you something even better later.”
“Really? You truly are the best, Young Master!”
Nureongi jumped up and down.
It felt truly healing.
But I couldn’t just keep watching Nureongi forever.
“A new herb came out of the box, too.”
This herb was none other than the Sun Guardian.
I immediately checked the information.
[Herb Information]
▶Name: Sun Guardian
▶Grade: Rare
▶Effect 1: Its true efficacy is only known when imbued with the power of the sun.The Sun Guardian’s effect is still unknown.
After all, it was a medicinal herb I’d never seen before.
But the more I looked at it, the more a thought kept surfacing.
“Is this… a pair with the Moonlight Herb?”
* * *
After obtaining the new herbs,
I planted them immediately.
I did it with the trolls.
“New herbs, trolls.”
“Grow them well, troll.”
Trolls have a talent for growing herbs.
However, I still couldn’t make rare herbs any better.
Like how I used to buff my vegetables.
However, signs of a solution were slowly emerging.
“Employer, we are truly grateful, troll.”
“Why suddenly?”
“Thanks to you, my legs don’t hurt anymore, troll.”
“Getting up in the morning is easier, troll.”
“The employer is the best, troll.”
Well, I suppose.
I’d been giving them medicine since that day.
Was it thanks to that?
Their rheumatoid arthritis seemed to have improved.
Of course, it wasn’t completely cured.
“Keep taking it diligently from now on. The important thing is improving your lifestyle habits, okay?”
“Of course, troll.”
“I listen to the employer’s words, troll.”
“And I have good news for you, troll.”
I tilted my head at that.
“Good news?”
“We’re evolving soon, troll.”
“All thanks to the employer, troll.”
“…Evolving? Why is that thanks to me?”
“Thanks to the employer, the conditions were met, troll.”
The trolls looked at each other and nodded.
At that moment—
—whoosh!
—The trolls’ bodies began to glow.
And that wasn’t all.
[The gate in the second zone grew.]
[The monsters appearing from the gate evolved.]
[The monsters evolve from "Troll" to "Herb Troll."]
[You have grown the gate.]
[You obtained the gate growth reward.]
[Reward: You obtained an Unknown Seed.]Messages popped up one after another before my eyes!
I read the messages and was startled.
“Evolved from a troll to a herb troll?”
“Yes, troll.”
“This means we can grow regeneration herbs, too, troll.”
“Really? That’s perfect timing!”
Nice timing.
I just happened to bring back a bunch of regeneration herbs.
I also brought back some other rare-grade herbs.
What if the trolls grew all of this?
“Finally, I can bestow special effects!”
I clenched my fist and grinned.
“And I got a reward, too!”
“An unknown seed? What on earth is this?”
The seed couldn’t be appraised.
It seems I just have to plant it to find out.
“All right, everyone. I’ll leave these with you.”
“Leave it to us, troll.”
So, the trolls received a large bundle of regeneration herbs.
They quickly began planting them.
At that moment—
Whoosh!
The herbs grew at an unparalleled rate!
That sight excited Nureongi and me.
“The regeneration herbs grew tall!”
“Wow, herb trolls are something else!”
“Of course, troll.”
“Herb trolls are very capable, troll.”
I looked at the herbs that had grown.
I wondered what effect had been added.
I also marveled at how splendidly they had grown.
[Herb Information]
▶Name: Herb Troll Brand Regeneration Herb
▶Grade: Rare
▶Effect 1: When consumed, it temporarily greatly increases regeneration power.The word “Troll-brand” is written on this regeneration herb, too.
Herbs were added to it as well.
Moreover, that wasn’t the end of it.
“Temporarily greatly increases regeneration ability, huh.”
“I don’t really feel like I can grasp what that means.”
Because the troll cultivated it, the regeneration ability increased greatly.
What about the previous regeneration herb?
Eating it would heal a cut.
So, what about this one?
“Is it more than that?”
Clearly, since it’s a medicinal herb cultivated by a troll, it should perform better than the original regeneration herb.
“Young Master, how do you plan to test the regeneration herb’s performance?”
I opened the Awakener Marketplace and said,
“I suppose our customers will tell us, won’t they?”
* * *
In a very luxurious residence, there lay a man covered in scars, sprawled on the sofa.
“This damn wound shows no sign of fading.”
The man looked down at his chest as he said this.
A massive wound was on his chest.
It looked severe at first glance.
It looked as if blood would pour out at any moment.
“A wound even an S-rank healer can’t heal?”
That wound was no ordinary wound.
Because…
[Curse – Painful Wound].
It was a curse.
It slowed recovery.
It was inflicted by a boss monster that appeared from the Gate.
“Of all the curses, this stupid one! Dammit!”
In irritation, he threw whatever object was within reach.
Simultaneously, he let out a deep sigh.
“Master Hua Tuo would have healed even a wound like this.”
That’s right.
He was Heo Jin’s former patient!
Not just any patient, but Kim Yohan, the famously renowned S-rank Awakener.
“Going to a traditional doctor for an injury is laughable in itself, but…”
Hua Tuo never failed to meet expectations.
No matter the injury.
No matter the illness.
He always did his utmost to heal.
It was the same when Yohan suffered from frostbite.
“He did his utmost to heal my frostbite, even though healers couldn’t cure it.”
A doctor that incredible could surely heal this wound! But one day, Heo Jin suddenly vanished.
Yohan searched for Heo Jin, but all attempts failed. Because of that, he had no choice but to be more cautious with his body than before.
“Do I have to chew the regeneration herb again today?”
At least chewing the herb kept the wound from worsening.
He couldn’t have a healer on standby at all times.
He immediately opened the Awakener Marketplace.
[You have entered the Awakener Marketplace.]
He searched for the regeneration herb with practiced ease.
He could buy recovery potions made from the herb.
But lately, recovery potions were nowhere to be found.
It was as if someone had swept them all away.
Therefore, he searched for the herb and looked at the list.
But then—
“Whoa!”
Yohan’s eyes widened.
No wonder—there was a familiar name there.
[Seller: Hua Tuo]
It was none other than Hua Tuo.
He was one of the great doctors who had always treated Yohan.
But he quickly shook his head.
“Is this the person Ji Hyeonho was talking about?”
He had heard about him before.
A farmer named Hua Tuo had sold an enormous amount of crops.
Strangely, those crops had a buff attached to them.
Yohan had dismissed it as a joke and forgotten about it.
But surely not.
“I never thought I’d see him here.”
Yohan thought Hua Tuo and Heo Jin were different people.
And rightly so—the vanished Hua Tuo couldn’t possibly be farming.
Still, Yohan’s gaze lingered as he looked at the item Hua Tuo had posted.
Then…
“Oh?”
Kim Yohan was intrigued.
It was a regeneration herb, different from the usual ones.
[Herb Information]
▶Name: Herb Troll Brand - Regeneration Herb
▶Grade: Rare
▶Effect 1: When consumed, it temporarily greatly increases regeneration ability.Even at a glance, the description window was different.
The name itself had the word “Herb Troll” attached.
“What’s a Herb Troll?”
It was a type of troll he’d never heard of before.
Trolls he knew?
Just red trolls, twin-head trolls, and so on.
But that wasn’t important.
“Greatly increases regeneration ability…”
Ordinary regeneration herbs didn’t boost regeneration that much.
This regeneration herb was different, though.
The description openly stated that regeneration power would increase greatly.
“Maybe I should just take the plunge and try it?”
Moreover, the price was no different from that of a regular regeneration herb.
Therefore, Kim Yohan boldly purchased the Herb Troll Brand Regeneration Herb.
Then…
Crunch!
He began chewing the herb as usual.
He was greatly surprised.
“The regeneration herb isn’t bitter?”
Regeneration herbs were inherently bitter.
Every time he ate one, he would feel nauseous.
But this regeneration herb was different.
Should he say that a subtle sweetness rose with each chew?
“This taste… I’m going to get addicted.”
And so, he happily chewed the Herb Troll brand Regeneration Herb.
At that very moment, something astonishing happened.
“W-what? The wound is starting to heal?”
The massive wound that had tormented Kim Yohan all this time was beginning to heal.
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