How to get Healed at Demon Farm

Rifts, commonly called as Cracks, was a disaster like phenomenon that disturbed the society in early days.

An unpredictable disaster that pops up anytime, anywhere, destroys property, and hurts people.

However, the Rifts of the present era have completely melted into everyday life, rising to a controllable level.

In particular, since the value of the unique things that can only be obtained from Rifts became known to the world, Rifts have come to posses industrial value. 

The monster's by-products became the material of weapons and armor to fight back, Magic stones became the basis of numerous magical devices and artifacts. 

Among all of them the soul stones which are obtained from the monsters have the most special value.

It allowed awakeners to increase their ability or summon creatures, and above all, it was the most essential material for controlling the Rifts. 

Unlike Magic stones, which is traded relatively freely, the soul stones were managed very strictly, and at the center of it was the Angels. 

They controlled and managed the soul stones very actively. 

It was said that Soul stones were the only way to have a normal conversation with the arrogant Angels.

However, little is known why Angels are obsessed with the soul stones. 

They just repeat the same thing, saying that it is to protect the balance of dimensions.

No one knew why. 

“As I told you in advance, I think I'll have to go to the Rift tomorrow. Please take care of the meal. Lia, I has prepared meals and snacks separately for Speranza.”

I entered mother mode and started nagging the farm members, like a mother who nags when she leaves her children alone in their home.

Unlike Lia, who nodded faithfully, Kaneff muttered with a stern look. 

"Do you have to do that? All this to bring strawberries to someone who you don’t even properly know. right? I can't believe you're taking a break from work for such a shady person. As the manager of this farm, I’m disappointed in you.” 

“Not only the strawberries, but also the sweets and snacks I bring to the Boss will be cut off. Is it okay then.?”

When I asked back, Kaneff replied with a serious face.

“After thinking deeply, I think, the balance of the dimension is more important than the work on  farm. Don't worry about the farm and get a whole lot of soul stones. I'll take care of the things here." 

I sighed softly at his sudden 180 degree change. 

"Sihyeon, isn't it dangerous to enter the things called Rifts.? Can’t you ask Ryan to bring them instead of you.?”

“Unfortunately, we can't do that. To get permission from the Angels, I have to bring soul stones by myself." 

Lia made a worried face. 

To ease her worries, I added words with a light expression.

"Don't worry too much. It's not going to be  a dangerous Rift. In addition, I've got an experienced friend in the field, so nothing will happen." 

“Okay. Still please be careful.” 

After reassuring Lia, I lowered my body and talked to Speranza. 

“Speranza. I won't be here tomorrow." 

"Papa… Wh..ere… ?" 

“I have something to do. So you have to listen carefully to  Lia's words." 

Speranza dropped her head with an anxious look.

I felt sorry looking at the pointy ears and tail dropping down in unison.

Tears started to form in Speranza’s eyes.

I hugged the depressed Speranza tightly and whispered. 

"If you wait like a good girl, I……P….Papa will come with a lot of strawberries. Okay darling.?”

I comforted Speranza using the word Papa, which I still feel very awkward. 

Fortunately, the fox's ears were pointed again as if my comfort worked. 

Bam

When Speranza was feeling better, Andras opened the door very urgently and appeared. 

What was so urgent. 

He was so out of breath.

"Huuh…Huuuh…Fortunately…uuh. It's not too late." 

“Mr. Andras? What's going on?”

He took a short breath and opened his mouth again. 

“I heard it from Ryan that you're going to a dangerous place tomorrow.? 

"No. It's not that dangerous…" 

"I didn't have enough time, but I made it in a hurry to give it to Sihyeon." 

"……?" 

"Let's go outside for now." 

Me and the farm members followed Andras outside.

He took something out of his arms and approached me. 

Andras took my right hand and tied the thing he took out in my wrist. 

"Andras, what is this?" 

"It's an artifact that I made myself. I didn't have much time, so I couldn't put in a lot of functions, but it'll still be quite helpful.”

“No. You don't have to do this…" 

"I did it because I wanted to. I'll tell you how to use it first, so listen carefully.”

Andras started to teach me how to use the artifact. 

“ Close your eyes and focus. Try to feel the magical power present in the artifact.”

I closed my eyes and focused.

I tried to do the same thing I do while trying to communicate with Beasts.

"Hmm. Huh? I can feel it." 

"Then you're ready to use the artifact. Remember this feeling well. Next, remember the magical word to use.”

Andras told me the words for attack and defense magic stored in artifacts. 

It was surprising that such a small artifact could use so much magic. 

"Defense magic has been set to respond automatically to threats. It may consume a lot of Magic, but Sihyeon's safety is the most important thing. Then let's use attack magic this time. Would you like to try the magic that I taught you.?” 

– Wwwiiiiiiii. 

Machine artifacts came from his sleeve and started flying in the air. 

I shouted the Magical words toward the goal as I was taught. 

< Fire ball…>

Phuong!!! 

In an instant, a tremendous fire soared and set fire to the target.

I flinched at the fire that was bigger than expected and took a back step.

It felt very interesting to be able to use magic so simply.

The fire was put off and the machine artifacts returned to Andras in good shape.

"Good job. If the target moves too fast, artifacts will aim take aim automatically. And please note that you can adjust the output using this button." 

“Uh… How much is the output set right now?”

"Of course, I set it to the minimum output.” 

“Hmm…" 

This is the minimum output.

It was much more powerful than I thought. 

I made a silly face for a moment.

However, Kaneff, who was watching from behind, gave a completely different review .

“Hey Andras, the output is way lower. What is the grade of the artifact.?” 

“It’s …….Infiger…" 

“What? Infiger? You made such a low grade artifact, even though everyone says that you can easly make a Forte class artifact.”

“Well…I heard the news too late, so I didn't have time. There was only a lack of ingredients…" 

Andras looked very embarrassed and made excuses, but Kaneff began to push further.  

"Every time you visit the farm, you got fed to your stomach’s content. But you repay back with such a trashy artifact. Schnarpe family head wasn't like this." 

“Mr. Andras. I’m also very disappointed in you. It’s for Sihyeon, you should have paid a lot more attention to it.” 

"It's not that…" 

When Lia also joined in Andras bashing, Andras’ shoulders dropped down as if he was going to cry.

“I think it's okay." 

From my point of view, I felt very grateful just for taking care of me like this, but in the end, Andras apologized to me without able to bear two's onslaught. 

Poor Andras… 

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Leaving the worried farm member behind, I was on my way back home.

After exiting the door to Demon Realm, I met with Ryan, who also had a sad face.

"I'm sorry Sihyeon. I wanted to make you avoid the hassle somehow. But the Angels are so adamant and are not backing down.”

“ It’s okay. It’s not like I’m going to a dangerous Rift. I think it will be a good experience for me." 

Soul stones cannot be traded between individuals, so they cannot be obtained unless we enter the Rifts directly. 

Even Ryan who has various connections, couldn't be an exception. 

In order to make a deal with the Angels, I had to get  soul stones directly from the Rift. 

"Sihyeon, take this.” 

"What's this Ryan?" 

Ryan handed me a business card. 

“Dimension Management… Director Lee Seok?”

“ Yes. If you have a problem, please contact me this way. They'll probably take action much faster." 

"Thank you Ryan." 

“ By the way, did you get the artifact from Andras?”

“Yes, I put it in my bag." 

I took out the artifact I received from Andras from my bag and showed it to Ryan. 

Ryan's expression hardened slightly. 

“Isn’t that Infiger grade.?” 

“Yes, that’s what everyone in the farm said." 

"Uh-huh. I shouldn’t have believed in that guy Andras. Making a Infiger level artifact at a time like this. Wait a minute Sihyeon I contacted the Schnarpe family and….” 

I urgently blocked Ryan who was really trying to contact them.

“This much is fine. It's not like I'm going to battle myself." 

"But…" 

"Andras prepared a lot in his own way." 

"If Sihyeon says so, I'll just move on.”

If I had let Ryan contact them, Andras would have really cried…… 

The appearance of the farm members and Ryan worrying too much about me was a little burdensome, but it also made my heart warm. 

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The next day.

Early in the morning, I left home on time for the meeting place. 

Yerin was waiting for me at the entrance of the apartment.

As soon as she saw me, she showed an irritated face.

"I can't believe you made me wait for you. If it’s a date, you will be getting minus points from the beginning. 

“I came down on time. And you too just came out, didn’t you. I heard you opening the front door before you came out.”

She burst into laughter at my complaining. 

"You are not as nervous as I thought you'd be. Good. Newbie, that's how it should be when you go into a Rift. you should go with confidence.”

I smiled slightly without realizing it, at Yerin's lecture.

We moved to the parking lot together. 

We decided to go to the Rift in her car.

“I'm sorry. Above asking for a favor, I even got a ride." 

"It's okay. It's more comfortable this way from my point of view. Did you prepare what I asked you to do? “

"Yes, I prepared a lunch box. Are we supposed to prepare things like this for going to a Rift?”

"Good, good. Foods in all the restaurants in front of the Rift are not delicious.”

Yerin started the car with a satisfied look. 

“Hey Newbie, Buckle up. It’s gonna be a long Ride.”