The Genius Blacksmith's Game
The land of iron. (3)
“……!?!?!??!”
Penny let out a silent scream of astonishment.
Ballon's axe struck the man's chest with all his might. It was an impact strong enough to instantly kill him, severing his ribcage completely.
The impact was so great that this place, which is only 3 meters high, vibrated violently.
However, Hyun-su braced himself by putting his weight on both legs, and instead, an explosion occurred in one part of Ballon's body, causing Ballon to stagger.
[Overlord.]
[Returns 3x damage and ignores all defense.]
The relevant tomb.
It was the secret of the passive skill 'Overlord' that Hyunsu had been using very well for a very long time.
Moreover, the most terrifying aspect of the Overlord was that he ignored defense.
As mentioned, the Ballon is a being with tremendous power.
For such an entity to receive three times the damage back is a fatal blow so massive that it is hard to imagine.
Crackling sound
[Damaged 641,310.]
Ballon, who had been staggering, once again lifted his axe with all his might.
And then he started swinging indiscriminately at Hyunsu.
Kuwa, kuwawawawawawawawa-!
Ballon's attack speed was not very fast, reaching about 3 attacks per second.
However, its immense destructive power was extraordinary.
The more the ballon was swung without rest, the more puzzled it became.
"Gasp!"
The man, making a sound as if tensing his abdominal muscles, was holding on without wavering.
Rather, about once every 10 times.
Kwaaaaaak-!
Another explosion happening to oneself.
[Damaged 764,103.]
Penny couldn't help but stammer as he watched Ballon stagger once again.
Then Penny was able to spot a beautiful black armor shining through the man's severed robe.
That's cool… …
Even to Penny the dwarf, that artifact was so magnificent and well-made.
I can't even begin to guess how long it has been since I last saw an artifact as magnificent as mine.
at that time.
“Phew, the Overlord’s armor. It’s really cool.”
Kenya’s admiring words made Penny understand.
Penny had also heard about the Overlord.
why?
This was because the Overlord was known to have even slain a dragon. To the dwarves, for whom slaying a dragon was a lifelong dream, the Overlord was like a dream come true.
That means… … .
Does that mean the author is the Overlord!?
He might have been deceived.
blacksmith?
No matter how great the armor you are wearing is, you cannot endure without basic physical strength.
'Why, why is the Overlord… … here… …?'
Penny was flustered. At that moment, Ballon's axe was striking Hyunsu from the left once again.
Kwaaaaang-!
Hyunsu's HP dropped as he was pushed back.
It was about 4%.
Compared to the success, it's just a rookie level.
One of the reasons Hyun-soo keeps taking Ballong's attacks is to find out just how powerful the legendary weapon 'created by the dwarves' actually is.
Also, as a blacksmith, a well-crafted weapon serves as a good learning experience.
In the case of a successful work?
I couldn't even study.
Why?
It was because trying to study the successful work would have been a surefire way to get him killed.
And the weapon called Ballon that Hyun-soo saw was certainly solid and formidable.
If Ballong had been born in a human kingdom instead of among the dwarves, he might have been a truly practical being. No, other nations wouldn't even dare to attack him.
The advantage of such weapons is that, no matter how damaged or broken they are, they can be repaired and used as long as the creator is still alive.
Conversely, what about humans?
Humans were the ones who suffered irreversible damage if their arms were severed or they sustained serious injuries.
If you secure a weapon of the Ballon class, the enemy forces on the battlefield will surely experience the Ballon returning, which they believed they had destroyed.
"What would happen if the people of our county received the crafting methods for these weapons from the dwarves and learned them?"
A new weapon corps could be born, and the military power of the country of Hyun might rise rapidly.
At that time.
[Dragon Split.]
A massive power was condensed into the axe. The magical power that operates the being named Ballong was concentrated in the axe.
The power of striking the enemy with 3,200% strength caused a red aura to scatter.
This is dangerous.
At that moment.
The secret of absolute invincibility was activated.
Dragon Split struck Hyunsu, who was enveloped in a bright light.
Kuwaaaaaaang-!
Crackle crackle crackle-!
However, not a single ounce of damage was inflicted on Hyunsu, and instead, huge cracks were spreading across the surrounding floor and fissures.
“Wow…… I don’t regret it…… I absolutely don’t regret it……. I absolutely don’t regret coming to the Land of Hyun……!”
The one who is most out of their mind is not Penny, but Kenya.
Ballong was a super-named NPC. He is an entity that requires at least 5 high-rankers of Kenya's caliber to raid.
However, Hyunsu was handling it with great ease.
"How's the durability? Is it okay?"
Hyunsu stretched his fist back and swung it with all his might.
puck-
Ballon, struck by him, looked down at that insignificant fist.
Hyunsu pulled a huge greatsword out of his inventory.
"I guess a guy like this wouldn't take a hit from a punch of mine."
“Ooh, ohhhh!”
Absurdly, Penny was captivated by the greatsword he had drawn.
The long, red sword was flawless.
The inscription "Twin Dragon Sword" engraved on the surface of the sword looked great and magnificent.
At first glance, Penny noticed that the sword was a transcendence that surpassed legend.
Taaaaaaah-!!!
Ballong slid and slid back as Hyunsu swung the Twin Dragon Swords.
Crackle-!
Sparks flickered at the struck area, and Ballong staggered from the massive impact.
In the first place, a greatsword was suitable for those wearing huge, thick armor.
Hyunsu moved quickly.
Boom!
Hyunsu, who had been just standing there getting beaten up, decided that he could now hunt the guy after finishing some of his analysis.
Puff puff puff-
Sparks flew every time the ballon was struck.
Then, something went wrong.
A massive force swirled from Ballon's hand as he stretched his palm forward to respond.
It was Ballon's 'rage', spewing breath-like power from his palm.
Just as it seemed like it was about to blow it off Hyunsu's head, Ballong hesitated like a broken toy.
Kwaaaaaak-
And Ballong, struck again by Hyunsu's Twin Dragon Sword, seemed about to retaliate but lowered his hand.
Why is Ballon acting like that?
Penny couldn't understand Ballon, who was acting like a broken toy.
What are you doing, Ballon d'Or!
Ballong is a creature completed by the Dwarf King and the exceptional blacksmiths who built the Land of Iron, pouring their last ounce of strength into it.
Although it was not as successful as the original, the difference was that it obeyed the dwarves.
Just when I was feeling puzzled because such a high-quality ballon was acting as if it were broken.
Screeeeek
Kuuuuung-
Ballon knelt before Hyunsu on both knees.
“Hoooooh……!?”
It was adoration for him to anyone who saw it, and Penny was on the verge of death.
***
[The legendary weapon Ballon begins to sense the 'class' of you, who have defeated a being of a much higher caliber than yourself.]
[The legendary weapon Ballon ignores its rank and attempts to attack you.]
[Successfully scans that the legendary weapon Ballon d'Or has a 0% win rate.]
[The legendary weapon Ballon's self-protection system is activated.]
[The legendary weapon Ballon makes its final choice to survive.]
[The legendary weapon Ballon bows down.]
“……?”
Even Hyun-su was surprised to see Ballon kneeling.
Why… …?
If you look at it strictly, this is one of the things that happened because the existence of the Ballon d'Or was too perfect.
Also, Ballon felt the power from Hyunsu that had destroyed a success, just like the unfinished weapons of the past.
The title "Success Destroyer" was based on the name.
At this time, Ballon decided that he absolutely could not beat Hyunsu.
This decision was made by the self-protection system.
in other words…….
[Ballon carries out your order.]
Just as the Successful Work subjugated all the weapons with the power of 'superiority,' Hyun-su subjugated them through power and the fact that he destroyed the Successful Work.
Kidididick-
Hyunsu rose to his feet and marveled as he looked at the legendary weapon Ballong standing before him.
Stand next to me.
Ballon immediately carried out Hyunsu's order.
He stood right next to Hyunsu and protected him.
Kenya covered his mouth.
It was because, in all my life, I had never seen anyone overwhelm and subjugate a monster(?).
“Ah, no! Ballon, what are you doing? Your mission is to kill those heading to the Land of Iron from here and protect the Land of Iron…… Hmph!”
Penny, who had screamed in panic at the situation, covered her own mouth.
However, from Penny's perspective, she had no choice.
Without the Ballon, the Iron Kingdom can no longer be safe.
When someone came in, the Ballon was ultimately protecting us.
“I already knew, ever since the unfinished weapons appeared.”
"……profit!"
Penny's face turned red.
Although he was embarrassed about being caught, he realized from the beginning that he had been toyed with.
[Kenya: Did you really know from the beginning?]
[Hyunsu: Actually, I just found that out?]
[Kenya:… … .]
Actually, Hyunsu just found that out, though!
However, Hyun-su could now sense the presence of enemies and determined that there was no one in here who posed such a danger.
Because he trusted himself, he didn't have to worry about Penny's plan.
And Penny changed her stance in an instant.
“You may kill me. So please, return the Ballong! His Highness Baragon and the exceptional dwarves stayed up day and night to create the Ballong. The Ballong is the very being capable of protecting the dwarves living within. To you, it may be nothing more than an insignificant existence, but to us, the Ballong determines the fate of an entire race.”
Penny raised her voice.
It also clearly pointed out the current situation.
“Even if you take Ballon, you won’t be able to use it properly anyway. It is already 50% damaged because of you, and unlike ordinary living beings, damaged weapons cannot regenerate. Also, weapons weaken significantly when damaged. You know that better than anyone! Give it back, please, I beg you!”
Shameless. Without embarrassment. Shameless.
Every word suited Penny. After all, she had tried to kill them, yet she was demanding the spoils back.
However, everything Penny said was entirely true.
“That is certainly true. I don’t particularly want to take Ballon with me either. To think he can determine the fate of the dwarves again… I suppose that’s possible. I’ll give him back.”
“Ah, ahhh……!”
Penny was moved.
The man in front of me was a really good person.
Penny herself knows that it wouldn't be strange if he cut off her head right now.
But is he making a concession for the fate of the dwarf race?
Perhaps the human in front of me is an angel?
Hyun-su placed his hand on Ballon's shoulder and said.
But then Hyunsu said.
"how much?"
Penny's thoughts changed.
That was originally ours…?
This was no different from the devil.
