The sole heir to a ruined world

**The sole heir to a ruined world, Chapter 5**

It was a potion with a simple name.
But its contents were anything but simple.

「‘Elixir of Asgard.’

When consumed, it restores damage.

When consumed, it temporarily boosts mental strength.」

A potion that not only healed damage but also enhanced mental strength?

Such a type of potion had never been seen before.

Most potions were either single-purpose or focused solely on maximizing either healing or mental fortitude.

There had never been a potion with dual effects like this.

‘…And they brought something like this in a plastic bottle?’

The examiner stared blankly at Hank Yul.

While the exact numerical values for healing and mental enhancement were not yet available,

Even just from the description, the potion itself seemed remarkable.

Usually, people would present their potions in impressive packaging to emphasize their value.

But the man standing before him, Hank Yul, showed no such effort.

As if he could make this kind of potion anytime and felt it was a waste to use proper containers for it.

“So… you made this yourself?”

“Yes.”

“Uh… then can you tell me the exact figures? For instance, how much healing does it provide, and how much does it boost mental strength?”

At the question, Hank Yul gazed into the air for a moment, as if deep in thought.

Figures to determine the extent of the recovery…

Hank Yul recalled the characteristics of the world he had gained.

When he entered that world, even his lower-body paralysis was instantly cured.

During battles with the corrupted goblins, he had sustained countless injuries—cuts, slashes—but survived and fully recovered.

Considering that…

“It could even heal damaged nerves.”

“…What?”

“I’m not sure about the exact mental enhancement. I haven’t tested it yet.”

At his calm reply, the examiner blinked in disbelief.

‘It can heal nerves?’

It was hard to believe.

Potions that could heal cuts and external wounds were common.
But nerves were a different matter entirely.

Healing nerves was practically the same as regenerating severed parts of the body.

Only the world’s most skilled alchemists might be capable of creating a potion like that.
And yet, Hank Yul spoke of it so casually.

“Uh… are you saying this potion can even restore nerves?”

“Yes.”

“If that’s true…”

The examiner found himself speechless, unable to articulate further.

If it could heal damaged nerves, this was a potion beyond his ability to evaluate.

If this potion were registered on the Hunter Market right now, it could bring in an astronomical amount of money.

“Is something the matter?”

While the examiner hesitated, unable to speak, Kim Minho, who had just returned after dealing with some troublemakers, approached and asked.

At his appearance, the examiner’s expression brightened as if he had seen a savior.

“Team Leader! Could you take a look at this for a moment?”

“What is it?”

“This potion was made by this gentleman here, but it’s beyond my ability to assess. I’d like your help!”

“If it’s a potion, you can just send it to the Hunter Market…”

Kim Minho adjusted his glasses and accepted the bottle from the examiner.

After examining its contents, he let out an involuntary exclamation.

“…Oh.”

Still admiring the potion, he turned to Hank Yul.

“You made this yourself?”

“Yes.”

“What are its effects?”

The examiner beside him answered the question on Hank Yul’s behalf.

Kim Minho’s eyes gleamed for a moment.

“Mr. Hank Yul.”

“Yes.”

“I’d like to test the effects of this potion. May I purchase it from you?”

When Hank Yul nodded in response, Kim Minho pulled out his smartphone.

“Team Leader?”

The examiner widened his eyes in surprise.

Kim Minho signaled for him to stay calm and looked at Hank Yul again.

“How much do you believe this potion is worth?”

Hank Yul didn’t answer immediately.

He hadn’t really thought about its value.

Because he had been paralyzed from the waist down, he had never had any interest in hunters or their activities.

Naturally, he also had no idea about the value of potions.

‘Well, since it’s a potion… wouldn’t it be around a million won?’

As he deliberated over the amount,

“You haven’t set a price yet, have you?”

Hank Yul nodded.

“Then may I propose an amount?”

Hank Yul looked at Kim Minho closely.

His demeanor was extremely polite.

From the very beginning, Kim Minho had spoken and acted with courtesy.

At least, he didn’t seem like the type to judge someone based on appearances. Perhaps he could be trusted, just this once.

Hank Yul nodded again.

“Basic potions currently on the market are priced at around 100,000 won. Potions capable of regenerating cuts are sold for about 1,000,000 won.”

‘So I could probably get about a million won for this?’

“I’ll offer you 5,000,000 won.”

Hank Yul froze.

The unexpected amount left him momentarily stunned.

Sensing his surprise, Kim Minho quickly explained.

“Potions that enhance mental strength start at a minimum of 2,000,000 won. If a potion combines two effects, it’s worth far more than that. I would offer even more, but since I haven’t directly experienced its effects, I’ve set the price at this level.”

“…”

“If you feel it’s insufficient, you can take it to the Hunter Market for a professional evaluation.”

Kim Minho’s attitude made it clear that he would respect Hank Yul’s decision, no matter what it was.

After some thought, Hank Yul finally answered.

“I’ll sell it.”

“Thank you. Shall I transfer the money to the account you provided when registering as a hunter?”

“Yes.”

At Hank Yul’s response, Kim Minho immediately began tapping on his smartphone.

*Ding!*
「5,000,000 won has been deposited by ‘Kim Minho.’」

Kim Minho had sent the money without hesitation.

Hank Yul couldn’t help but admire his decisiveness.
**”Would you like to watch as I test it now?”**

The effects…

He definitely wanted to see them.

He still didn’t know how well the ‘Elixir of Asgard’ would work in the real world.

「5 minutes remain until the invasion begins.」

If it weren’t for the invasion, he would have had plenty of time to observe.

“I have something I need to do.”

Hank Yul left the testing site, suppressing his regret.

As the examiner watched Hank Yul’s retreating figure, he quietly spoke to Kim Minho.

“Why do you think he left without watching?”

“Who knows.”

Kim Minho looked at the bottle in his hand and reached for his own forearm.

*Chiiiiiik!*

“Oh, oh my god!”

He burned his own arm.

The intense flames left severe burns on his arm, despite his resistance to fire.

“Hm.”

Even after leaving a deep burn on his arm, Kim Minho only let out a soft groan.

“Y-your arm…!”

The examiner beside him panicked, unable to do anything but stomp his feet in shock.

Ignoring him, Kim Minho opened the bottle he had received from Hank Yul.

He poured a small amount of the potion onto the burn.

And then, his eyes widened.

*Sssss.*

The burn began to heal instantly, new skin forming over the wound, until it was completely restored.

“…Wow.”

Kim Minho muttered in amazement, while the examiner stood frozen in disbelief.

‘One second? Two seconds? That speed is insane.’

In the blink of an eye, every injury had disappeared.

No, it wasn’t just healing. Even with just a small amount of the potion, his body felt more energized than before.

“At this level… it’s no wonder he didn’t stay to see the results.”

The recovery effect alone was enough to make it the best in the industry.

And on top of that, it also boosted mental strength.

“Whoever he is, we’ve just encountered an incredible alchemist.”

Staring at the potion in his hand, Kim Minho was convinced.

This potion was going to bring a massive change to the field.

‘I’ll remember the name Hank Yul.’

He gripped the bottle tightly.

The 5 million won he had spent was more than worth it.

—

「The invasion has begun.」

The moment he stepped into the meadow, the invasion was upon him.

「‘Corrupted Goblin Scout Leader’ has appeared.」

「‘Corrupted Goblin Scouts’ have appeared.」

「‘Corrupted Goblin Scouts’ have appeared.」

So far, this was no different from his previous encounters.

But the last goblin to appear was unlike the others.

「‘Corrupted Goblin Skirmisher’ has appeared.」

The scout leader and scouts were only lightly armored, with leather protecting their vital areas.

But the skirmisher was different.

Though it was leather, the skirmisher wore proper full-body armor.

Its longsword gleamed as if brand new, and a bow and quiver were slung across its back.

Hank Yul let out a dry laugh as he observed it.

“How many times am I going to die this time?”

This fight was going to be incredibly difficult.

*Whoosh!*

From behind the other goblins, the skirmisher fired an arrow.

*Thwack, thwack!*

The sharp arrows flew with precision, striking Hank Yul’s arms and legs one after another.

Groaning, Hank Yul pulled out the arrows.

“Damn it.”

The skirmisher was an incredibly troublesome opponent.
Whenever he tried to kill the other goblins, arrows would rain down on him.
And when he tried to attack the skirmisher, it was skilled at close combat as well.

In the brief skirmishes, Hank Yul narrowly avoided death over ten times—arrows to his forehead, his neck, even his heart.

“This is seriously tough.”

Hank Yul was grateful he didn’t get tired while in the meadow.

If he had limited stamina, he would’ve given up long ago.He would’ve collapsed and died after losing his footing.

‘What should I do?’

So far, all he had managed to kill were the goblin scouts.

The scout leader and the skirmisher were still alive.

Together, the two made a surprisingly effective team.
And Hank Yul simply wasn’t skilled enough to fight properly.

Until now, the only enemies he had fought were goblins during invasions.

Even though he had awakened, he didn’t possess any combat skills or abilities.

Having never learned how to fight, dealing with goblins was proving to be a monumental challenge.

Gritting his teeth, Hank Yul swung his longsword.
Crunch!

It happened at that moment.

His longsword shattered.

The already damaged blade couldn’t withstand the skirmisher’s sharp sword.

Now he had to fight barehanded.

As Hank Yul charged at the skirmisher, he suddenly froze, his gaze shifting toward the scout leader.

“Oh… no, no way.”

A villager was charging at the scout leader.

Somehow, the villager had picked up a cracked dagger and was swinging it at the scout leader.

Stab!

Screech!

The scout leader screamed as the dagger pierced its thigh.

The goblin swung its longsword at the villager in retaliation.

Seeing this, Hank Yul’s heart filled with anxiety.
Would the villager die?
But… the situation unfolded differently than he expected.

Stab!

The goblin’s sword clearly pierced the villager’s neck.

But then—

Boing!

The villager didn’t die. Instead, it kept attacking the scout leader.

Only then did Hank Yul remember an important fact.

「In the ‘world,’ all residents recover from injuries and are immune to all status effects.」
That ability also applied to the villagers.