Chapter 172.

Jung Si-woo, who returned to the resting place, let the group rest and entered the residential area with Caina. Beto was always with Caina during her rest time.

Oh, my Master! Noona!

[Beto, Im glad youre doing well.]

I havent been away for years, so dont make me feel like a soldier who has returned from war every time.

Beto was working hard to produce bullets for the Annihilation Gun with the materials of the Mana stones that Jung Si-woo gathered, but the bullets were being piled up as he hadnt needed the Gun yet.

I need you to make me some armor. It could be a consumable one, but it needs to be powerful.

I understand what youre talking about. Artifacts that can invoke consumable boundaries would be appropriate.

Perhaps because of having the best blacksmith and wizard as parents, Beto was keen on artifacts. With just a few words from Jung Si-woo, he was able to estimate the armor he wanted.

Ill get right to it, Master. It wont belong.

All right.

Jung Si-woo stroked Betos head and left the blacksmiths shop. As always, he thought the fairy Luta would show up and bother him, but surprisingly he couldnt find her.

[This is a message from Eriu, squeak.]

Instead, Sarite, a servant of the sand tiger Eriu, was waiting for him.

[Im about to clean up, squeak. Ill try as hard as I can and get back to you, squeak.]

Yes, Ive just come up with a way to help you more.

[Squeak?]

As Jung Si-woo lifted his left hand engraved with Soul Forces imprint, causing countless ghosts to pop out. With the appearance of tens of thousands of ghosts, who averaged 100 levels, Sarites complexion became white.

[You dont have to show me more, squeak]

These guys who wont die. Oh, if you need a strong man, of course, Ill help you myself.

[They are monsters, squeak.]

I know enough, squeak.

Sarite went back, shivering. More precisely, he was caught and forced to help Simon with his farming.

[Where am I and who am I, squeak]

Oh, my Master, youre here.

Long time no seehuh.

Jung Si-woo, who stopped by Simons house with Sarite, freaked out to see Simons wife, Monas belly was now as big as the North Mountain.

Dont get up, and just rest. Dont overdo yourself.

Thank you for your consideration.

Come to think of it, wasnt she already pregnant when she entered this residential area?! Looking at Simons worried expression, Jung Si-woo thought he would take care of her even if she wanted to help out.

So help yourself diligently.

[Hey]

That was about the end of his business in the residential area. He thought he would visit Luta but quit because he thought she wouldve been hanging around in the blacksmith if she wanted to talk. There was a lake next to her secret store, which was the entrance to the Abyss anyway, so there would be another chance to face her before entering it.

But Caina, why arent you with Beto? And why are you following me?

[Master, you forget one thing.]

What am I forgetting?

Jung Si-woo tilted his head. Did he do anything to upset Caina? Brought from his reverie, Caina pressured him with glistening violet eyes.

[Isnt there a change in the masters skill?]

Umah.

Only then did Jung Si-woo realize what she wanted. Among Jung Si-woos skills, there was only one skill related to Caina: Soul Force. And the Soul Force skill had awakened a new ability by rising to level 10 this time

Well, I wish I could have said its true.

[Hmm.]

The new capability was the appointment of a military commander. As the number of ghosts increased to the size of a proper battalion, it became difficult for Jung Si-woo to control the ghosts alone, and as much as that, the ghost army commander could gain spirit from the ghosts to develop his power! Caina now had the body of Dragon knight, of course, but the underlying spirit was able to be reborn as a military commander as much as it was subordinate to the Soul Force.

Was it embarrassing for you to ask me? You have a cute side, too.

[Well, isnt it the master who determines that Im qualified to be commander of the army?]

Caina must have had enough desire for strength even if she was worse than Jung Si-woo and reacted more sensitively to the word that she was a military commander than him. He shrugged, smirked, smiled, and held out his hand, still facing her sparkling eyes. It was his left hand engraved with the imprint of Soul Force.

Okay, I know youve devoted yourself to me, even though I dont have much time. Ill appoint you as commander.

[Its an honor]

Caina naturally knelt in front of him and raised her head, even though no one asked her. Jung Si-woo touched her palm lightly to her bare forehead. Then the imprint on the back of his hand began to glow on Cainas forehead as well! Along with him, a little spirit was drawn from every ghost he commanded and delivered to Caina, raising her level by nearly 10 in an instant.

[Loud!]

Can you hold on to this?

[Of courseI can!]

Not only did her level rise, but her skills and magic also changed tremendously, and Caina had to suffer from the rapid evolution of the spirituality she experienced for a long time. Of course, the pain didnt last that long. Soon, the imprint of the Soul Force, which symbolized the position of the commander of the corps, was fully placed on her forehead, and the imprint that shone on the back of Jung Si-woos hand also calmed down.

[You have chosen one worthy of the rank of commander and given her the rank of commander. An army commander who can lead all ghosts will help you grow them into the strongest corps in the future.]

[Soul Force skill became Lv11. You will be able to deal with spirituality more naturally.]

Soul Force had grown again! Caina outperformed Jung Si-woo in terms of level, so it wasnt surprising that these messages were listed. Jung Si-woo vaguely thought so, but in fact, things were a little deeper than that. A commander was a special being who was closely connected to the ghosts owner. In the process of deepening the connection between the two, the records and experiences of countless years of her life and her life as undead were indirectly conveyed to Jung Si-woo!

As a result, it further improved the Soul Force skill itself, raised the level of the ghosts, and finally developed Jung Si-woos ability to control spirits.

[Amazing! Have you been under such pressure?]

Meanwhile, Caina, along with Jung Si-woo, also felt her head throbbing for a moment as she was in charge of the ghost corps. It was as if she had discovered the unexpected side of her master. However, Jung Si-woo spoke in a sullen voice to Caina, who was surprised and admiring him.

It hasnt been that long since Ive felt this pressuremore than that, now that I have chosen you as commander of the army, I think I can do it.

[What? Ohno way?]

Yeah.

Jung Si-woo nodded calmly and raised the back of his hand. At that moment, all 32,154 ghosts who were asleep in the imprint rushed out!

[Master!]

[Ill do anything!]

[What a big place!]

[What do I have to do, master?]

For now.

Jung Si-woo declared with a faint smile.

Gather one-hundred men at a time.

[You ignorant master]

The ghosts quickly formed 321 groups, including 54 sub-groups, and lined up in front of Jung Si-woo and Caina. It was inevitable that the overall level would fall compared to the 33 groups already active outside and raising their levels. Still, they wouldnt die anywhere as they achieved an average level of 100.

From now on, youre going to spread all over the planet, hunt monsters, and collect Mana stones. In the meantime, dont forget to report to me immediately if you find another fragment of God.

[Okay!]

The leadership increased due to the increase of one commander, and the ghosts were dispatched as quickly as they formed into groups. Jung Si-woo and Caina stumbled in unison as they were scattered in 321 groups and ran to the ground.

[Itsits going to be hard to get used to.]

I was going to go to the Abyss right away, but its too much. Ill have to take a physical exam and train my strength skills.

[Amazingly, the word rest doesnt come out there.]

Even at this moment, Caina frowned as she felt unblocked information coming in from ghosts who ran outside. As he became a military commander and improved his ability, she also had a clear burden to bear. However, if she adapted to this, she would display another ability as a commander. Anyway, it was satisfying that she got helping her master.

[HoweverI realized the true power of the Soul Force only after I became a commander. As ghosts continue to grow, so will the master. Those spirits will be growing in real time.]

And a power derived from Setnak. Im just fed up with how strong Setnak can be.

Moreover, Hecto, the god of power, was comparable to Setnak. What the two gods have in common was that they were learning how to call their power more effectively. Where were the two gods alone? Some of the other gods would have comparable power to Hecto and Setnak.

So you need to be stronger faster. To defeat them

[Master is amazing. Theres nothing strange about being intoxicated by ones power, but youve developed a desire for development by comparing yourself to the gods. Ordinary human beingsno, no matter how good a human being is, you can say youre going beyond God without hesitation.]

Caina shook her head, recalling the people she had met and experienced in the world she lived in before. Usually, humans were bound to give in or turn away the moment they feel the great power of the gods.

It may be more convenient. Ive been very tired of my personality.

[Im glad youre aware.]

But I cant help it because hes a man of my taste. And its annoying to have someone on my head.

He added in a very serious voice.

The only person that can do it above my head is my mother.

[Youre so cute that you bend your back for your mother.]

Shut up.

He snorted at Cainas words and sent her to rest with Beto. Then he returned to his resting place, thinking about calling his parents after a long time.

[I havent seen you in a while, son.]

And he got an unexpected call from his father.