The Legendary Moonlight Sculptor - Chapter 43-1

Chapter 43-1

1) The Meaning of Time Sculpting

Weed managed to raise Time Sculpting to the intermediate level .

“I need to care less about others in order to do bad things . ”

Intermediate Time Sculpting could literally stop time . Moment Sculpting could be used to stop the world .

It was like wearing a mask and holding a knife for robberies!

“I really wanted this . ”

The world of art was infinite . But it was different for everyone .

There were those impressed by making more beautiful sculptures . To Weed, it was like ordering seasoned fried chicken only to have nothing on the chicken leg .

The reason for doing the final secret sculpting technique quest was for his own intentions rather than a pure artistic soul .

Weed didn’t feel any pangs of conscience at this part .

“Let’s see…check Time Sculpting skill!”

“Good . I am ready . ”

The nature magnum opus had increased intermediate Time Sculpting to 2% so it was a large gain .

Even if he continued building up the proficiency, it didn’t matter now .

“I have 492 energy of the moment . I don’t know how much that amount is worth . I need to work out the value . ”

As the king of the Arpen Kingdom, he steadily accumulated that figure during his quests . He used Time Sculpting while sweeping through the dungeons .

Weed looked around .

The only thing visible were birds! He had spent 2 months making the sculpture of the Versailles Continent .

Weed could focus on the job because of Seo-yoon . If he was completely alone then he would receive some damage . If he created something then all his concentration was sucked into it . This was his habit when making a sculpture or any other type of immersive work .

Of course, he fell asleep as soon as he watched a documentary or educational broadcast .

“I should test it lightly . ”

Weed activated the skill .

“Moment Sculpting!”

Paak!

At that moment, the wind that was blowing stopped . The cries of the birds couldn’t be heard anymore and the birds with wings spread in the sky were locked in place .

It was the first time he felt such perfect stillness and serenity . Apart from his breathing, there was only silence .

There was a rabbit hiding in the bushes . A curious rabbit had approached to look at Weed .

Weed had high affinity to nature and animals often hovered around him . Of course, sometimes he would grab them for leather and meat but this was a heartless world .

If Moment Sculpting hadn’t stopped the world then he wouldn’t have seen the rabbit . He didn’t pay attention to anything except monsters .

The rabbit with red eyes and pointy ears was standing on its hind legs .

“I don’t know . ”

Weed questioned why the sculptors used Time Sculpting to search for radiant beauty when there was no monetary value .

An expression of radiant beauty .

It wasn’t necessary to stop time . It was like using all his strength to climb a mountain when it wasn’t necessary .

“Anyway, the world really stopped . This skill isn’t a scam . ”

Weed walked towards the rabbit as an experiment . The world had completely stopped so he was alone .

Even walking placed a heavy burden on his body . It felt like there was a pressure on him .

Weed walked slowly as the message window popped up .

“It worked . I don’t know but…the test will stop here . Skill off!”

The wind blew again and the birds continued to fly .

Hwieeeeng!

Due to Weed’s movements during Time Sculpting, the grass shook . The rabbit was startled and hurriedly tried to flee .

“Hrmm, the consumption is considerable . ”

There weren’t any other people around but quite a bit of energy of the moment was consumed .

“It isn’t very much . But it feels good . There must be a minimum consumption amount in order to activate the skill . ”

During the battle, he could stop the opponent and move so it would be a big help . The other person wouldn’t be able to stop continuous attacks .

He could deal critical blows from successive blows and escape an absolute crisis without any damage . It was a large advantage in combat but it wasn’t decisive .

First was the vitality consumption . And if it lasted longer than more energy of the moment would be reduced . He could run out of energy of the moment if he wasn’t careful .

“I’m not sure but this seems to be a fairly bad artistic skill for sculpting . But the effect will certainly work well in battle . Anyway, this world is never free . ”

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Yoo Byung-jin watched Weed’s behaviour .

Millions of people were living in the Versailles Continent . They experienced thrilling adventures that placed that on the border of life and death .

Weed was someone who hunted 10~20 hours a day . Yoo Byung-jin often watched him, especially when he used the final secret sculpting technique .

At the moment, Weed had used the skill and the time around him stopped .

Time was completely fixed .

“Umm, it is amazing . ”

Yoo Byung-jin pretended to be casual but was inwardly shocked at this speed .

Each profession had a final secret technique created for them . It was limited to certain areas but the users could display the mystical power of a god .

The quest difficulty was ruthless and atrocious! Currently, a vast majority of professions missed the chance to obtain the final secret technique .

Since Royal Road opened, there were 3~4 people who could challenge the quest . But a sculptor unexpectedly acquired the secret technique and eventually raised the skill proficiency to the extent where it would manifest in the world .

Yoo Byung-jin’s heart was overwhelmed while watching the video monitor .

Weed had gone through much suffering to reach this point .

So far, Yoo Byung-jin had enjoyed all of Weed’s suffering .

Intermediate Time Sculpting, Moment Sculpting was a skill that could stop the world .

“Did you know…? Beauty is everywhere around us . ”

Moment Sculpting showed a world that was too beautiful . An indescribable beauty of the world would enter their eyes .

Just before the leaves fell . Water droplets being formed or a new bird crying . A rabbit’s ears pricking as they sensed something . The wind blowing the blades of grass .

These things happened on a daily basis . Numerous ordinary moments occurring in the present and the future .

Once time stopped, the eyes could see all the beautiful surroundings .

The hot sun shining down on the river . Far away, there was the beautiful sight of a few drops of rain falling from dark clouds .

“Once time stops, a person can finally see how beautiful this world is . ”

Yoo Byung-jin recalled the time he lay in the grass as a child and read a book .

Looking back, it was such beauty that tears came out . The world was beautiful .

Blue skies, flowers and grass, trees growing and even beautiful people . If the world didn’t stop then the beauty couldn’t be seen properly .

Sunrise, the moon and stars, the hot sun from early morning to evening, the world was beautiful .

“A gift to sculptors because…Time Sculpting can help define radiant beauty in the world . ”

The final secret technique was the best way for sculptors to express the beauty . This conclusion would be simple and obvious to sculptors .

-Feel the beauty properly first and then make a sculpture .

Weed did tremendous work and it was easy to conclude that he could turn the history of the Versailles Continent upside down .

But commitment and sacrifice was required in the process .

It was easy to hear the truth with their ears but not feel it with their bodies . A sculptor could see beauty in even the most mundane things . There was even a skill that could give life .

Yoo Byung-jin created Royal Road but he was truly surprised in this moment .

“A tremendous technique . To the extent that it can’t be priced……”

He thought that Weed would have an even greater impression . He was just watching from the side while Weed was directly using the Time Sculpting skill . Looking from the side was different from experiencing it directly .

Soon Weed’s reaction was exposed .

-Useless . It is regretful after all I suffered . However, the effects are helpful in combat . Anyway, this world is never free .

“Cough!”

Yoo Byung-jin was so disappointed from Weed’s reaction that he found it hard to breathe . The psychological impact was great but he kept staring at the image in the monitor .

He couldn’t mean it .

After a while, Weed used Time Sculpting again . Weed wasted it to chase after a runaway rabbit for food .

-Ah, it is a skill to take care of rabbits . Wasting precious energy on experiments . Using the skill for wrong things .

“T-this guy…he was originally like this!”

Yoo Byung-jin grabbed his head .

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The Hermes Guild found a new secret sword technique .

The retired Pardo who had a sword of nature!

After analyzing the continent’s history and hearing about the hiding place from the mouth of residents, they deployed combat troops .

“A sword that carries the laws of nature . This land won’t benefit if you learn it . You are people who don’t deserve the power . Go back . ”

Ddiring!

The Hermes Guild members surrounded Pardo .

Learning a secret sword technique would make them stronger in the guild . A colossal value . They couldn’t give up even if they weren’t qualified .

Darius . The name of a high ranking member of the Hermes Guild .

“Old man, those words aren’t good . The Haven Empire rules this land so we are qualified . ”

“That’s right . I have heard about your infamy . Get lost . ”

“Then I will talk with ease . If you don’t teach us……”

“Intimidation is useless . I would rather die than teach you . ”

Pardo drew his sword .

He was a master swordsman so he had an air of intimidation around him . The ground shook and wind blew from his sword .

The Hermes Guild’s combat troops contained knights, magicians, priests and shamans so it was a risky battle .

They had obtained information about Pardo from the local residents .

“He can’t be found in the village . It was about 10 years ago . He came to our village seriously injured . ”

“Injured? Okay . He will probably find the upcoming winter difficult . His days are numbered . ”

The ailing Pardo .

The Hermes Guild was ready to fight but Darius had a more relaxed approach .

“Old man, we didn’t come here to fight . But we will be forced to kill if you don’t hand over the sword technique . ”

“Do you think I, Pardo, care about my life?”

“It can’t be helped . Bring them . ”

Darius waved towards the back .

There was a line of village residents tied up .

“If you don’t give us the sword technique then we will kill the children and women . ”

“This cowardly……”

“Say it if you don’t want to stop me . I will cut this child’s neck . ”

Darius found it fun to play the villain role . It was hard to raise intimacy so he would rather use threats or intimidation to achieve his objectives .

It was a significant penalty but he held a high position in the Haven Empire so no one could touch him .

People in the Central Continent were scared of those with the mark of a murderer . The Haven Empire’s knights and soldiers were bowing towards him even if they were drenched in fear . There was even a city that boasted his name .

“There is no time . Will you teach me the sword technique? You must have realized that my words aren’t a joke and I really will cut their necks . ”

“Dirty bastards . Your sins will never be forgiven . ”

“Teach us the sword technique . Don’t you have no time left?”

“I will tell you . In exchange for a guarantee of the residents’ lives . ”

“There is no reason to get rid of them after learning the sword technique . They are residents of the empire . ”

Pardo’s surrender!

The Hermes Guild acquired Pardo’s secret sword technique .

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The emperor . Absolute!

Bardray didn’t find it awkward to hear the highest praises .

“Power and gold . All men pursue this . And an individual who can achieve that dream…I am endlessly strong . ”

Bardray looked at the Haven Empire’s internal affairs at Aren Castle . Most of the administrative work was done by Lafaye but he could check it directly . Aren Castle was the former capital of the Haven Kingdom so its development was very high .

[Strict Monitoring]

Very special features were granted .

He borrowed the eyes and ears of the Haven Empire’s management system and looked throughout the territory .

“Cheap, cheap! Buy a long sword . If you’re a man then you should use this!”

“Selling armour with the insignia removed . I can tell you that it is very good . It will only be sold to soldiers of the empire . Come on!”

In Kories Castle of the former Tullen Kingdom, a store owner openly disobeyed the Haven Empire .

Public sentiment had deteriorated due to the military conquests . The situation was worse in the alleys .

“How are we going to live in the future? My children won’t have any rice this winter . Sob sob . ”

“Let’s join the resistance army . At least we will be eating and wearing clothes when going to our graves . ”

“Really? That can’t be . ”

“Shh . There is a way so listen carefully . Loot supplies from the empire . ”

“Such a thing……”

“We are just getting back what is ours . Do you think His Majesty will care about guys like us?”

The conversations between residents .

Bardray looked at the screen and laughed .

“The king’s profession will affect the characteristics of the military . ”

The direct attribute of a black knight . It was wonderful in battle and could affect his leadership . In particular, it was easy to persuade ambitious NPCs to become his subordinate .

Early on, Bardray had smooth relationships with the NPC knights and nobles of the Haven Kingdom .

In the early days of Royal Road, the users were weaker than most NPC knights . He gained their trust by participating in battles with the knights . At the time, he often went on monster subjugation quests for the nobles or the king .

The knights were competent and ensured his safety during the combat . In addition, he only had common or rare sword skills at the time . His exceptional skills gained the attention of the knights and they gave him gifts .

Bardray started his career as a knight of Earl Malkan’s family in the Haven Kingdom .

And shortly after, he was given a secret quest .

“These days, I can trust no one . I believe I can trust you . Can you solve my worries?”

“It doesn’t matter . Earl-nim can count on me . ”

“I’ll ask once again . Can I entrust this to you? If you succeed then I will grant you a probationary appointment as a knight . There really aren’t a lot of people I can put my faith in . ”

“Do not worry . I will take care of it for Earl-nim . ”

And the quest was a clean and perfect success . Bardray was appointed by Earl Malkan as a formal knight . He could join in the training groups and hunt in dungeons with other knights .

After this, he became Earl Malkan’s number 2 knight and recruited others . Earl Malkan’s power in the family slipped until he experienced a sudden death!

In fact, Bardray had received a linked quest at that time .

The quest was to fight a thief and retrieve some poison . Earl Malkan was no longer needed now that all the knights followed him . The great power of the knights was needed to achieve his ambition .

Earl Malkan thought of him as a minion . Didn’t he know that useless hounds would be thrown away one day?

The knights had high pride but it was nice when they moved perfectly to his commands .

The required method…Bardray didn’t think it was bad .

(This is the full contents of the quest window . The author only chose to display this much . )

The successor to the Malkan family .

There were legitimate ways but Bardray didn’t want to bother with them . The chances of success was very high and loopholes could be created .

‘I need to buy a few chefs and maids . ’

The mansion’s maids and chefs all followed Bardray . The black knight’s unique skills made it easy to buy others .

Bardray accepted the quest and easily succeeded . And then he assassinated the maids and chefs .

The Malkan family’s new earl! He sought power through treachery and betrayal .

The Hermes Guild had been preparing to conquer Royal Road and soon began to take the Haven Kingdom .

As an earl, he could get good information and quests with national achievements faster than other users .

He explored dungeons with magicians, knights, warriors etc . and soon made a name for himself on the broadcasts .

Bardray was the subject of much envy .

‘I was a little worried in the beginning but now it is a lot of fun . ’

Lafaye and the Hermes Guild proceeded with his plan step by step . They faithfully built up their power and fame .

The perfect preparation meant that the Haven Kingdom fell into the hands of Bardray and the Hermes Guild .

The characteristics of a black knight meant they sought power and had no loyalty to a king . Finally, he was given the fate of a Black Knight Emperor .

“Now I have everything . I am free to enjoy it . ”

Bardray smiled .

Holding absolute military and economic power on the Versailles Continent . It was an astronomical amount in reality .

In the future, he would exert a more powerful force in Royal Road .

He relaxed and enjoyed this feeling .

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