Post-apocalyptic world with Bees

Chapter 77

[Using the skill, Craft Guardian’s Auto-Collecting Beehive (Lv.1)].

[Consumes 350 Mana].

[Do you have any items to use as additional consumable materials? YES / NO]

A prompt asking if the basic framework itself is like building a beehive.

Naturally, Sung-hyuk has additional materials: two different types of plywood, a Queen’s bee cocoon, and beeswax and propolis.

After pulling out various materials, he confirms YES.

[You have selected manual construction, please begin construction of the Auto-Collecting Beehive. Remaining time: 2 hours].

※ WARNING! If the construction is not completed within the allotted time, all materials will be lost.

And so the process of manually creating an automated beehive commenced.

When it came to bees, Sung-hyuk was always meticulous.

But as they say, being meticulous has its own strengths and weaknesses.

[Bee Acupuncture Success! The Bee Guardian’s protection is temporarily applied to the designated player].

[Applies Concentrated Blood of Architectural Bee Venom from Bee Acupuncture] X 3

※ Concentrated Blood of Architectural Venom: Focuses your nerves for 120 minutes, increasing your Control by 50 and your chance to produce high quality crafted items by 10%.

The level of the Bee Acupuncture skill has risen, and the power of the Bee Acupuncture can now be applied to up to three buffs.

After applying the venom of the recently acquired Architect and stabbing himself in the same spot, Sung-hyuk steeled his nerves.

“Time to begin.”

A cooldown period of four days.

Since this is his first beehive with an auto-collecting function, Sung-hyuk realizes its importance and puts his heart into it.

“….”

In spite of his great endurance, beads of sweat begin to drip down his forehead and body.

Nevertheless, Sung-hyuk remains immersed in his work, not even bothering to wipe his sweat.

*Weing~* *Bzzz!*

*BuZzZzz!*

His determination to make a home for them is conveyed through the Bee Link.

Several bees, flying off to do their work, notice Sung-hyuk’s condition and take a leaf to gently wipe away his sweat.

At that moment.

Was it a response to the quirky behavior of bees wiping up his sweat?

[You are imbued with the energy of Prefion’s World Tree Leaf (★★★+)].

[Control and Spirit are increased by 8 for 60 minutes, and a clear state of mind is maintained].

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[Prefion’s World Tree Leaf (★★★+)]

* Category: Consumable, Material

* When ingested or in contact with the body, the energy contained in Prefion’s World Tree Leaf is infused into the body.

※ World Tree Leaf’s Energy: Increases Control and Spirit by 8 for 60 minutes, and provides a clear mental state.

* Description: A ★★★+-grade World Tree Leaf obtained from the Prefion’s World Tree. Even in its untreated state, it contains the natural power of the World Tree, providing clarity of mind.

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An unintended effect of the World Tree Leaf, though I’m not sure if the bees were aware of it.

The stat boost to Control and Spirit to help with crafting isn’t bad, but the best part is the “clear state of mind.”

‘……It’s cool.’

Like turning on the air conditioner in the sweltering heat.

It keeps him focused and allows his thoughts to flow naturally without any distractions.

And that’s a huge advantage for Sung-hyuk, who has been working on the project for more than an hour.

‘Believe in Dad, I’ll make you guys the best home.’

Sung-hyuk’s hands move faster and faster, fueled by a clearer mind, as he works to build the perfect home for the precious bees.

And does the so-called ‘sincerity’ have a certain influence on the game’s system?

[A Great Success! Successful Construction of an Auto-Collecting Beehive! The Bee Guardian’s Crest is engraved on the Beehive].

[Guardian’s Oversized World Tree Auto-Collecting Beehive (★★★★-) has been crafted].

An audible chime to finish it off.

The result is a three-star hive that blasts through the old hives and lands at a whopping four-star rating.

“Phew. This is even more intense than fighting.”

The crafting process felt even more challenging than facing the most formidable enemy encountered so far, the Emperor, in terms of difficulty.

However, as the saying goes, “all’s well that ends well.”

What Sung-hyuk managed to achieve after overcoming those difficult moments is beyond imagination.

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[Guardian’s Oversized World Tree Auto-Collecting Beehive (★★★★-)]

* Category : Other

※ Auto-Collecting: When the honey status reaches 100%, it collects honey and produces byproducts nearby (cooldown 12 hours).

※ Navan’s Accelerated Passage: Increases the movement speed of bees entering and exiting the beehive by 30% for 10 minutes (cooldown of 30 minutes per individual).

※ World Tree Abundance: The amount of honey gained from foraging is slightly increased.

* As a secondary effect of the loss of the “Sturdy” Keyword, the Durability and Armor of the beehive will be further increased.

* Is currently empty.

* Capacity : 0 / 583,000(+188,000)

* Current Honey Status : 0% (+0)

* HP : 35,000(+10,000)

* Armor : 422(+183) Resistance : 371(+136)

* Durability : 1,355 / 1,355(+285)

* Description : A ★★★★-grade, Oversized World Tree Automated Beehive with the keyword “Guardian” engraved on it. It is made of two types of energized plywood and a queen’s bee cocoon as an additional material, which gives it added durability and a unique effect. It also automatically starts collecting honey when it is filled with a certain percentage of stored honey.

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An enormous, oversized beehive that can house a colony of 583,000 bees.

Perhaps because of the combination of expensive plywood and world tree being utilized?

The options attached to the beehive are all quite generous, capable of delivering a blow strong enough to make most foes recoil.

The additional bonus buffs, such as increased movement speed to help the bees on their foraging expeditions, and the option to enhance the amount of honey that can be stored, are enough to make any beekeeper satisfied.

“But, the most important thing is still the automated collecting.”

The alpha and omega of an automated beehive is that it can collect by itself.

Granted, there’s a cooldown period to prevent tampering, but with such a large capacity, it would take a lot of time for the beehive to reach 100% honey, which is never a bad thing.

“It’s a combination of efficiency and convenience.”

The ultimate in convenience for future excursions.

It’s a comfortable and functional house.

Now there’s only one thing left.

“Whose house should I give this to, anyway?”

There are currently three types of bees on Sung hyuk’s farm: Rubigem, Peridot, and Imperial Topaz.

While these bees get along without fighting, thanks to Sung-hyuk’s guidance, they can’t all live together in the same hive because they produce different types of honey.

Could it be possible that the bees know this?

*Buzzz!*

*WeiIinNngg~*

*Bzzzz!!*

Three types of bees try to impress Sung-hyuk with their cuteness in order to be chosen for the finished model of the new house.

Sadly for two of the bees, the owner of the completed hive has already been chosen.

“This one belongs to the Imperial Topaz bees.”

In the case of the Rubigems, they were the first bees and therefore currently had the largest share of the existing beehive, while the Peridots are basically focused on evolving their venom organs, so they specialize in collecting bee venom rather than honey.

In contrast, the Imperial Topaz, due to its rapid production, has a considerably smaller share of the Beehive.

The owner of the house was chosen due to various circumstances and interests.

*Wiggle* *Weing~~* *Wiggle*

*Buzzz!* *BuUuZzzZ!*

The outcome left a winner and a loser.

Unlike the Imperial Topaz bees, who are doing a dance of joy as they wiggle their bodies energetically, as if in defeat.

The Rubigem and Peridot bees, who are expressing their sullen emotions by flopping down to the ground.

It was kind of cute, and he wanted to continue watching them, but he knew that if he pushed them any further, they might sulk.

“Hmmm.”

Sung-hyuk clears his throat and pats the bees on their bodies, as he loves them all equally.

“Don’t be too down. You guys can always have the next one I make, right?”

*WEING~~*

And it’s not like he can only build a loving residence once.

The bees are encouraged by the comforting words that the next time they will not fail in their efforts.

“Then I’ll ask you to take good care of me in the future.”

With the birth of the new house, the bees devote themselves to their work even harder.

Sung-hyuk and the bees.

Two beings who have become so much alike in the course of their lives,

“Okay, Let’s all get back to work!”

*Weing~~*

They start to work diligently.

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Prefion’s World Tree.

A tree of life that has demonstrated its value by simply existing, as it grants various buffs and debuffs to those around it.

However, the true value of the World Tree is not limited to that.

The function of the leaves of the World Tree was revealed to him by the bees while he was building the Automated Beehive.

Realizing anew that there was not a single product to be discarded from the World Tree, which he had learned about during the production.

“It’s perfect timing.”

Having seen firsthand the benefits of maintaining a clear mind in production.

Sung-hyuk quickly realizes where the effect is most needed.

“Soo-hee, do you think it’s okay if we choose the smithy as the primary use for the leaves we get from the World Tree?”

“Sung-hyuk, it’s up to you. After all, without your help, I wouldn’t be able to obtain the World Tree so quickly.”

The forge is a strenuous place where more than a thousand bee armors are made per person per day, even though Sung-hyuk himself ordered it.

Under Kim Chul-kang’s supervision, Sung-hyuk distributes Prefion’s World Tree Leaves to the hellish field, using them as a palliative to reduce the intensity of the torment.

“And this should be more efficient than just the leaves.”

“Thank you.”

Of course, it’s always more effective to process raw products than to use them as they are.

Workers in production who toil and live in processing will find it overwhelming to use the World Leaf as is

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[Abundant World Tree Leaf Tea(★★★+)]

* Category: Consumable.

* When consumed, along with a feeling of fullness, the “Energy of the World Tree Leaf” is applied to the individual, giving a warm and clean sensation.

※ World Tree Leaf Energy: Increases Control and Spirit by 11 (+2) for 90 minutes, and provides a clear state of mind.

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A tea brewed from the leaves of the world tree, brewed warm for ease of consumption.

One can only imagine the ripple effect of supplying the forge with a large batch of this tea with enhanced effects and duration.

“Oooh, I never get tired of this, Huu!”

“Ideas! I’ve been struck with a great idea!”

“Hell has become heaven!”

The drug-like effect of making the tedious process of crafting bee armor seem enjoyable!

There’s nothing better than when something one didn’t want to do becomes something they love to do.

With the power of the World Tree Leaf Tea to keep their minds clear, the total amount of bee armor the smiths are able to create instantly doubles.

*Weing~~* *Buuzz!*

*BzzZzz!!*

As the production of bee armor goes smoothly, the swarm of armored bees begins to grow.

Some specialize their armor to function differently, such as increasing movement speed to combine foraging and maneuverability instead of increasing impact mitigation purely for body blows.

Research progresses in various ways, not solely focused on combat and minimizing sacrifice, but exploring different approaches as well.

“I would have never thought a single leaf could do this.”

“It’s not just any leaf, it’s a World Tree leaf.”

The changes brought about by a leaf that are common to trees and plants.

However, as a byproduct of the “world tree,” it is no wonder that such miracles occur.

[Rubigem Worker Bee (★★+) has made contact with Prefion’s World Tree Flower (Divine) – growth is boosted, slightly enhancing its nutrients].

[Rubigem Worker Bee (★★+) has made contact with Prefion’s World Tree Flower (Divine) – growth is boosted, slightly enhancing its nutrients].

[Imperial Topaz Silkworm Bee (★★★-) has contacted a Prefion’s World Tree Flower (Divine). Growth is accelerated, with a slight increase in nutrients].

…..

Bees and the World Tree.

The miracles of the world’s greatest insect and the World Tree had only just begun,

[Prefion’s World Tree Fruit (★★★+) has been born on Prefion’s World Tree Primary (Divine)].

[Prefion’s World Tree Fruit (★★★+) has been born on Prefion’s World Tree Primary (Divine)].

[Prefion’s World Tree Fruit (★★★+) has been born on Prefion’s World Tree Primary (Divine)].

……

“Sung-hyuk, the world tree has finally borne fruit!”

The result of receiving consistent natural fertilization from bees.

The flowers of the World Tree have finally borne fruit after a long period of patience.