Return of the Sword God-Rank Civil Servant novel Chapter 95

“But to do this, there’s one item I’ll need.”

“An item?”

Kang Seul-gi’s expression changed at the mention of an item.

“Yes, but it’s nothing complicated—just something simple and easy to acquire. Do you know of an item called the ‘Third-Person Controller’s Viewer’?”

“The Third-Person... what?”

“It’s an item stored in the Resource Warehouse, classified as junk. With that, I can remove the Mega Crusher from your body.”

“R-really? The Third-Person what? Controller?”

“The Third-Person Controller’s Viewer. I noticed it in the junk storage while taking the first test.”

The Third-Person Controller’s Viewer—nicknamed the Tri-View—had absolutely no connection to the Mega Crusher.

However, Su-ho needed the Tri-View for a different purpose.

It was the final ingredient for a partner item he planned to craft for Kim Gun.

“But given the circumstances, there’s no way I can take the Tri-View without leaving a trace.”

Even in a warehouse overflowing with items, any missing inventory would eventually be discovered during a stock check. Such a careless act could bring unnecessary trouble, and Su-ho wasn’t about to take that risk.

The same was true for Kang Seul-gi.

Kang Seul-gi hesitated, his expression conflicted.

“But if it’s already in the Resource Warehouse, taking it out might be a problem...”

“You’re right. Normally, it would be difficult. But now we have a way.”

“A way?”

“I just discovered the 22nd purification method, didn’t I? That means the Resource Division will need to re-examine all their items. Who knows what hidden options the 22nd method might reveal?”

“Ah!”

Su-ho’s logic was sound. With a new purification method revealed, the Resource Division would have no choice but to conduct a full reinspection of their inventory. And a clever person like Kang Seul-gi immediately realized the opportunity this presented.

Su-ho asked, “Do you think you can do it?”

“Yes. I’ll find a way to make it happen. No, I’ll absolutely make it happen.”

“Alright. Once you’ve secured the item, contact me here.”

With that, the issue of the Tri-View was resolved. Su-ho shared his personal contact information and began to rise from his seat.

But just as he stood, Kang Seul-gi hesitated and called out to him.

“Uh... Su-ho?”

“Yes?”

“I’m sorry to ask, but... how did you know about the Mega Crusher? I mean... that it’s inside me?”

Kang Seul-gi’s face was filled with anxiety.

“Of course he’s worried.”

He had believed this secret was his alone. To hear it from someone who wasn’t even part of Special Team 2, and a recent hire at that, must have been deeply unsettling.

After a brief moment of thought, Su-ho answered casually, “It’s one of my personal skill effects.”

“A... skill effect?”

“Yes. Normally, I wouldn’t share this, but I’m telling you as a favor. So don’t worry—nobody else knows about this except me.”

“R-really?”

“Of course. You can trust me. In fact, you have to trust me—I’m very discreet.”

Su-ho gently patted Kang Seul-gi’s shoulder a couple of times before walking away.

Now, all that was left was to wait.

***

The next day.

The discovery of Su-ho's 22nd purification method had a far greater impact than he anticipated. So much so that it led to an automatic pass for his next evaluation at the Research and Analysis Division.

Su-ho learned this through a phone call from Kim Seok-hoon.

“So, you’re saying I’ll receive full marks for the Research and Analysis Division evaluation as well?”

“Yes, that’s what the higher-ups decided. Honestly, your discovery is a monumental breakthrough for our Resource Academy.”

“That’s true.”

“Still, this kind of downtime is frustrating.”