Chapter 429 - Epic-quality, Magic Carpet Opportunity!
Chapter 429: Epic-quality, Magic Carpet Opportunity!
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Since ancient times, human beings had always been dissatisfied with being confined to the surface of the earth.
They climbed trees and mountains in order to gain vantage points, and envied the ability of birds and gods to look down at things from far above.
Human beings had always walked the road of exploration and expansion in developing their civilization.
However, what was awkward was that
Until the advent of the apocalypse, on Earth, the magic carpet—and all other types of supernatural items and powers—was still limited to one’s imagination, movies and books.
What was the source of the magic carpet’s power, and what exactly was this mysterious magic?
‘Why could magic carpets not be mass-produced? Why could the source of its power not be researched so that everyone could own one?
In his childhood days, Su Mo had once foolishly asked his teacher this question.
However, the only response he received in the end was the teacher smiling without saying anything, and his classmates laughing loudly.
At the time, he had chosen to bury this question deep in his heart.
It was a pity that, as the years passed and he grew older, this sense of curiosity and fantasy from his childhood also gradually faded away.
‘The airplane satisfied humans’ need for flight.
Rockets satisfied humans’ desire for space flight.
Even normal people could go to tourist attractions and experience flying on a helicopter for a few hundred bucks.
With these human needs satisfied, Su Mo thought that this dream of his would be forever buried in the depths of his heart.
However, nobody would have thought that it would miraculously appear on an ordinary day like this.
[The Genie’s Magic Flying Carpet (Rare – Incomplete)]
(Description: …]
(Defective: This current component is Component 1. Collect components 2, 3, 4, and 5 to synthesize a complete magic flying carpet.]
[Special Ability]:
{Energy absorption (The outer surface of the magic carpet exudes magic power, which reduces any impact by a certain percentage. Current reduction: 20%)]
{Lightness (Although the flying carpet has lost most of its magic power, the magic power exuded on its surface can help the user to weaken the influence of gravity. Gravity -15%)]
{I’m Gonna Fly (locked)}
{I’m Gonna Land (locked)]
“Now I have two components. I’m missing components three, four, and five, and I still have seventy-nine treasure chests left!”
“Based on the assumption that the higher the quality of the treasure chest, the stronger the bond, it’s very likely that I can get the complete magic carpet from these gold treasure chests!”
After calculating the probability, Su Mo did not even bother to record the other things that came out of the gold treasure chests in front of him.
‘With a wave of his hand, these things were all pushed aside without any hesitation, and another ten gold chests appeared on the table.
This time, Su Mo set the bonded items as the magic carpet’s third, fourth, and fifth components.
Now that he had an objective to accomplish, the act of opening these treasure chests took on a completely different meaning!
Su Mo had not been so excited even while opening the platinum treasure chest from before.
However, now that he had experienced the temptation of possibly owning a flying carpet, his heart beat wildly.
With familiar and practiced movements, he opened the latches and applied enough strength to lift the lids of the treasure chests open!
“Very good, very good! This feeling is just right!”
Seeing the gold pillar of light burst forth once again, Su Mo—who knew what would come out—stood up excitedly and went to look through the treasure chests.
This time, when he reached the fourth treasure chest, a worn-out piece of carpet could be seen quietly nested inside.
‘As Su Mo picked it up, the carpet piece that looked to be only the size of a palm, inside the treasure chest, instantly started to expand after leaving the treasure chests’ mystical interior space!
In just two or three seconds, unlike the previous two components, this component’s size was expanding at a ludicrous rate.
It transformed into a square-shaped worn out carpet that was a full 1 square meter in size!
[The Genie’s Magic Flying Carpet (Excellent – Incomplete)}
(Description: …]
[Defective: This current component is Component 5. Collect components 1, 2, 3, and 4 to synthesize a complete magic flying carpet.]
[Special Ability]:
[Free Sizing (The magic carpet has mysterious powers. Within certain limits, its size can be changed according to the wishes of the owner. Maximum size: 1.85m*1.65m. Minimum size: 50cm*5ocm. Note: The size of the magic carpet cannot be changed during flight)]
{Buffer (Although the amount of magic power in the magic carpet is lacking compared to its original state, it can effectively reduce the amount of wind resistance during flight. Current reduction: 35%)]
{I’m Gonna Fly (locked)}
{I’m Gonna Land (locked)]
After opening ten chests consecutively twice, he had gathered three out of the five the magic carpet components needed!
It seemed Su Mo’s luck was excellent but, after carefully examining the fifth component’s properties, Su Mo’s face was full of surprise.
“Amazing. I’ve stumbled upon another bug accidentally?”
“Components 1 and 2 were both rare-quality items, but Component 5 is excellent-quality. Based on these ratings, the complete magic carpet probably isn’t excellent or rare-quality. It’s probably…”
“Epic-quality!”
“The magic carpet has its own story and legend, but I’m only relying on gold treasure chests to get them…”
To a certain extent, obtaining incomplete items was not necessarily a bad thing.
Just like the components he had obtained recently.
If the magic carpet had not been damaged and had remained in its complete state, then there was probably only a miniscule chance of finding it inside a gold treasure chest.
Even if he wanted to do it this way—gathering them piece by piece from gold treasure chests—it was likely not possible at all.
Excited, Su Mo still did not choose to check the remaining contents of those ten treasure chests.
After taking a few deep breaths, he swept the table surface clean again, and ten more treasure chests were opened once again!
However, it was a pity that his good luck did not continue. The pillar of golden light did not form either.
Fortunately, there were still 59 chests at the moment, and there were plenty of opportunities remaining.
After opening the fourth batch of ten treasure chests, there was nothing!
After opening the fifth batch of ten treasure chests, still nothing!
Su Mo maintained his composure. He was neither arrogant nor impetuous while opening the sixth batch of ten treasure chests.
This time, a pillar of gold light shot forth, lighting up the captain’s quarters.
In the ninth treasure chest, an item just like the previous worn-out components could be seen inside, looking extremely ordinary.
After picking it up and using a few points, the new component’s properties were displayed.
[The Genie’s Magic Flying Carpet (Rare – Incomplete)]
(Description: …]
[Defective: This current component is Component 3. Collect components 1, 2, 4, and 5 to synthesize a complete magic flying carpet.]
[Special Ability]:
{Energy transmission (Thanks to the available residual magic power, although insufficient for flight, it can resonate with the user to a certain extent and enhance the user’s physical fitness properties. Strength +20%, Speed +10%)]
[Gravity shield (If the user’s body is on the flying carpet, it will greatly reduce the effect of gravity on the user. Current reduction: 40%)]
{I’m Gonna Fly (locked)}
{I’m Gonna Land (locked)]
At this point, with three new components arriving fresh from the oven, only one component of the magic carpet was missing.
Through the special abilities listed on these components, Su Mo could envision the terrifying benefits that the magic carpet would bring the user if it could be successfully assembled.
At the moment, he was left with 29 gold treasure chests!
Based on the current drop rate, these treasure chests would likely yield the final component.
However, out of nowhere, a strange feeling came over Su Mo.
Though he could not reliably state where this feeling was coming from, it clearly expressed to Su Mo that this number was not enough, and
That the most important component was still missing!
That Component 4 would be the most important of the five components!
Without this part, even if the other four were connected together, it would all be in vain. It could not neither be used nor flown!
If he wanted to get it, he had to rely on quantity and the build-up of probability in order to obtain it.
“No. 29 treasure chests is not at all enough. I can only open two batches of ten treasure chests. It most likely won’t appear!”
“It would be better to take advantage of the fact that the foreign races have not yet been completely dispersed and use Hope One to reap a large harvest on the ocean.”
“This will not only help prepare some supplies for the journey to the New World, but also help me gather the last component of the magic carpet!”
He pondered his options while looking at the piled-up loot around him.
‘Without looking at them in detail, he quickly sorted them out into broad categories, and then strode out of the captain’s quarters and went straight to the bridge.
As for the foreign races, he felt no pity in his heart for them.
Even the previous plan to gather foreign races under him had been canceled abruptly thanks to the large-scale release of the Superpower Suppressant.
In the future, foreign races would still be humankind’s enemies, and not friends!
Now, if one killed one more foreign race member, one would have to face one less bloodthirsty zombie in the future.
“The detailed properties for Hope One’s upgrade to legendary-quality will only be able to be seen after thirty days.”
“Originally, I was thinking of staying idle to avoid affecting the upgrade process but, in this situation, it seems that I have to make a move!”
“OS, scan the surroundings and detect whether there are traces of foreign race activity within 200 kilometers.”
{Captain Su Mo, there are no traces of foreign race activity on the ocean within 200 kilometers of Hope One at the moment.]
[The last trace of activity recorded was nine hours ago, 195 kilometers toward North 28.]
Uudging by the number of life signs recorded, they number between 5000 and 19000.]
With Almighty Su as a deterrent, there were no foreign races within 200 kilometers of Hope One. This was considered normal.
However, looking at the activity history from the OS prompt, Su Mo’s eyes turned cold as he immediately developed a plan.
He strode down the passageway to disembark from Hope One under the respectful gaze of the guards. Su Mo then jumped down onto the small raft that had been prepared.
“Head to Tundra One. I have something to discuss with Leader Lu Yongyi!”
After greeting him, the crew on the raft nodded and started paddling hard.
‘With Su Mo sitting on the raft, the two crew members used all their strength. The journey that usually took about five minutes took only two minutes and fifty seconds this time.
‘The crew standing onboard Tundra One also spotted Su Mo sitting on the raft at this moment.
With a few shouts, they let down a rope ladder.
He climbed three steps in two motions; after the game had given him the five-point physical fitness properties boost, even Su Mo did not know just how abnormal his body’s physique had become.
However, he grabbed the rope ladder and climbed up at a speed far beyond that of an ordinary person. By the time the crew came back to their senses, Su Mo was already standing steadily on the main deck.
“Oh, Su Mo, I thought you would only be coming in the afternoon. I’ll come over…”
Having gotten the crew’s notification, Lu Yongyi ran over in a rush and even nearly fell down when he came up from the lower deck.
However, seeing his vigorous posture, without saying anything, Su Mo knew that Lu Yongyi had definitely received a boost to his physical fitness properties, which was probably the reason behind his unfamiliar and awkward movements and body coordination.
“No, Leader Lu, there’s no rush!”
“Are you interested in going another round before leaving?”
“Huh?”
Seeing Su Mo glance in the direction where the army of foreign races had been located previously, and then seeing Su Mo’s “innocent” expression, Lu Yongyi first displayed some doubt, but then he immediately got the message and displayed an expression of excitement.
“yes! Yes! We definitely are!”
“Right now our ship still has the boost from Hope One’s special ability. I had originally planned to wait until we left at night to find some foreign races to have a good go, but I didn’t expect you to have the same idea!”
“We must make them remember this!”
Ignoring the stunned expression on the face next to him, Lu Yongyi took two steps forward while “grinning”.
In his eyes, Su Mo saw endless “hatred”!
However, aside from this hatred, Su Mo saw a trace of something else that was slowly rising up.
Fighting spirit!
Humankind would never be defeated—not before, and not now!
This time, the foreign races were doomed!