Martial Arts Returnee's Game Broadcast-Chapter 369: Measures for the Sunk Cost
Mark 2’s assessment of her weakness was not unexpected, but rather a natural conclusion.
[The child doesn't want to hurt people.]
“That seems to be the case, but even so, it looks like she’s still struggling to control her abilities on her own...”
[She recently gained new powers, so maybe that’s why.]
Originally, Mark 2 had been considered a promising prospect within the Haenampa.
Even now, if she fought with full intent, her specs would be formidable, on par with Whisper under Baek So-cheon.
But no matter how strong the power, if the person herself isn’t willing to exert it, what use is it?
“I think I understand now. The reason for her weakness...”
[What is the reason?]
“Her mana doesn’t naturally regenerate... so she’s consciously trying to control the outflow of her power to maintain peak performance for as long as possible...”
“!!”
This was an unexpected flaw.
It wasn’t simply because she was timid?
“Where does she get her mana from...”
[The scientist who created Mark 2 supplies mana directly once a week. The cycle has narrowed to once every five days now.]
“So she can’t use her full strength then... She needs to stay with her mother for five days to recharge...”
How embarrassing.
The one who had taken on the role of the mother was now receiving consideration from the child.
That little one, with her strength, had been holding back her mana just to stay with her “mother,” taking hits instead.
-ㅠㅠㅠㅠ
-So sad for Mark 2
-What did the child do wrong? You’re the bad ones!
-I’ll send a jar of honey candy to Haenampa...
-One honey candy for her
-Where did the jar I sent go?
-The Demon King Swordmaster took it
-What is this distribution margin ratio?
-Haenampa’s broken sponsorship system, haha
-This is why he’s the Demon King
Ha Eung Eung felt wronged.
Even though she loved to joke around, would she really go as far as extorting once she learned this fact?
‘She said she would leave three for me.’
The chatroom, if she spoke, would turn into a bigger mess.
Maybe with her years of streaming experience, Ha Eung Eung had learned to read the room, so she ignored it and responded calmly.
[Actually, that’s why I came here today.]
Mark 2, who was entirely reliant on Dr. Johan II for mana supply.
Unless this unreasonable method of survival was changed, both Ha Eung Eung and Haenampa would continue to be swayed by it.
[Is there another way to sustain life?]
“There is...”
“!!”
Ha Eung Eung hadn’t come with much expectation, but to her surprise, Azishahab showed strong confidence.
“Mark 2 can be considered a mana-dependent being... On the continent, there are other mana-dependent creatures... namely, spirits...”
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Spirits. Azishahab suggested using their method.
“Spirits operate by absorbing the mana paid by the summoner through contracts... If Mark 2 forms such a contract, she should be able to survive anywhere...”
[Is this possible with the energy I have?]
“Refined mana, strong in color... unlike the pure natural energy, not all spirits will be able to absorb it... Most spirits will dislike it...”
[Really...]
“But the contract you seek is not with most spirits, but with Mark 2 herself... If she doesn’t refuse, it won’t be a problem...”
A spirit contract. With this method, Mark 2 would be able to stabilize her mana supply.
“But spirit contracts are a standard format only allowed for spirits... non-spirits cannot be protected by the contract, and it’s difficult to transfer mana...”
Ha Eung Eung understood.
Remembering how difficult it was to pass on internal energy in the martial world.
When Bing Sosu, who had been a fellow internal energy patient, gave up her life to pass on her energy, it had been a life-risking act.
Passing on internal energy was, in the martial world, a matter of life and death.
‘Even if I survive, my life as a martial artist will essentially be over.’
Refined internal energy came at a high cost and required harsh conditions.
Mana, on the other hand, was easier to use and had a low cost.
It naturally regenerated over time, unlike internal energy, which could only be given once with the price of permanent loss.
‘When you think of it like this, higher quality energy isn’t always better.’
Internal energy had high costs and complicated conditions.
Mana was more convenient and had a lower cost.
It was a difference in how one was raised, whether by humans or nature.
And with it, a difference in usage.
[How do we get Mark 2 to form a spirit contract?]
“It’s not difficult...”
Azishahab said calmly.
“First, Mark 2 has to become a spirit...”
“?”
“Then you must become a spirit summoner...”
“??”
“Finally, you must learn spirit magic... and then form the contract...”
What?So easy, right? (Not easy)This is easy, for youWhat’s this? Give me back my easy!Hah, of course, the Silent Swordsman teacher would say thisTeacher going one step further, haha, Silent Swordsman looks like she’s thinking how to even do thisThe road of a mother is long and difficult!You chose the Silent Swordsman as your mother. Endure with grit and determinationI’m about to smack with a hammerWant to die?Don’t touch Mark 2!
[How do I do that?]
“You go to the Spirit King and beg him to turn Mark 2 into a spirit...”
[Such a method.]
The Silent Swordsman marveled.
[Dragons are said to be close to spirits, so if teacher steps in, we might get help.]
“That’s impossible...”
The Cloud Dragon sliced the clouds with her tail, throwing several circles into the air.
Meanwhile, as a serious conversation unfolded above, Mark 2 was happily flying through the circles, entertaining herself.
The viewers were unsure whether to focus on the conversation or Mark 2’s antics.
Split the viewpointsSuch a method
The viewers quickly resolved their dilemma, but the Silent Swordsman’s worries were not so easily solved.
“Since I became like this, I’ve become an enemy of nature... If I go with you, I’ll only provoke the Spirit King’s wrath and get cursed...”
Radiation Cloud Dragon
Doomsday Evil Dragon
Azishahab, who had acquired such troublesome titles, had almost severed all ties with spirits.
Though she might have blamed her disciple for this, Azishahab did not.
“Don’t make that face... I lost the spirits I’ve ◈ Nоvеlіgһт ◈ (Continue reading) been with for thousands of years, but in return, I gained a proud disciple and granddaughter who avenged me...”
The boundless love for her disciple, reminiscent of the elders of the old Haenampa.
Overcome by love that was beyond what she deserved, Ha Eung Eung felt more guilt than gratitude.
[I’ll visit more often from now on.]
“It’s fine... I too have the freedom to not run away from fireworks...”
“......”
The next day, Ha Eung Eung stepped through the gate to the spirit realm, with Azishahab’s farewell.
From a distance, Mark 2, holding her hand, looked like a twin, but up close, her blank expression made it clear.
The previous day, Mark 2 had been mimicking cloud ring-making, breathing out smoke.
This is totally cigarette smoke, right?A school delinquent, hahaIsn’t it a gain for Mark 2 to evolve from sunk cost to delinquent dragon?It’s a dark evolution, damn, hahaIsn’t it cute...Get the spirits back!!
It wasn’t real cigarette smoke, though, and as long as Mark 2 was enjoying it, wasn’t it fine?
Ha Eung Eung thought lightly about it, waiting for the scene beyond the gate.
10 seconds.
20 seconds.
After a long wait, the scene that appeared in front of the mother and daughter, who looked like fish-shaped bread, was...
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