The Genius Blacksmith's Game
Preparation (4)
In the past, at a press conference watched by people all over the world, a reporter asked Hyun-su a question.
Can blacksmiths add desired functions to artifacts?
He was a white-haired elderly reporter. While everyone else was typing away on laptops to write articles, he was the only one who took out a notebook and a fountain pen.
What kind of question is that?
Do you not even have basic common sense about Ares?
The other reporters frowned.
I couldn't understand him calling such nonsense a question at a time when every single question counts.
A place where hundreds of camera flashes go off endlessly.
However, Hyun-su had become a global star and was accustomed to the spotlight, and he had better insight than anyone else.
I didn't rise to this position for nothing.
Why would the newspaper send an old man like me to an event attended by the world's most renowned journalists?
There must be a reason why the old man is still actively working.
It is because the elderly person is leading it.
It is half possible and half impossible. When creating artifacts, you cannot simply add the effects you want just because you want to.
The reporters nod their heads.
There are two reasons why I said it is correct. It is because it is possible to induce a certain power to be imbued through the power possessed by a mineral that holds a certain effect.
“Could you give me an example?”
As expected.
From the old man's relaxed expression, I realize that it is not that he did not understand.
There are many users who are ignorant of the Blacksmith class. Most of them are full of people who have no interest unless it is their own class.
“There exists a mineral called Cheonroeseok. It is a legendary mineral formed from condensed lightning from the sky. What kind of effects does this Cheonroeseok have?”
“……Wouldn’t there be a power like lightning that could strike or stun a target?”
“That is correct. Just like that, blacksmiths cannot create items with the desired effects, but they can induce those effects through certain materials.”
You said there were two things, so what is the rest?
In my case, unlike ordinary blacksmiths, I can imbue it with that effect.
The answer the old man wanted came out.
The old man had done the groundwork to receive this answer.
The old man has a duty to show the world the power that Hyunsu possesses.
“That is truly incredible power. But isn't he disrupting the balance? How can he be the only one like that?”
“The fact that I can add the effects I want all by myself can certainly be something that disrupts the balance.”
The hands of other reporters also became busy.
Only he can add the effects he wants.
It was always a very talkative topic.
The elderly man's question aims to resolve the questions that other reporters were curious about and that people around the world are curious about right now.
However, prerequisites are necessary to achieve this desired effect. First, it must be produced manually rather than using automated production, and the level of completion must be high.
What happens if the level of completion is low?
The result is completely different from what was intended. I was expecting lightning to fall from the sky, but what actually falls is something like a light ball, shall we say?
“That is quite ironic. However, I think I understand now that this does not mean a breakdown of balance. After all, there would be no one who could improve the level of perfection simply by crafting it with that power like you, Hyun-soo.”
The reporters sympathized.
The elderly reporter looked as if he had heard all the answers he wanted, and thanks to that, the reporters' doubts were also resolved.
At the time, this seasoned reporter garnered attention, and Hyun-su quelled the controversy over the collapse of balance by revealing that power is determined by one's own skill.
today.
Hyun-su recalled the interview he had given.
God's custom crafting is the power of the blacksmith god, capable of adding desired effects.
In addition, it is the only crafting skill Hyunsu possesses as a descendant of the Blacksmith God.
Because of this skill, I have been planning what effects to add to the Dragon Slayer Sword.
For this remarkable custom-made god, aren't the materials even listed?
“What kind of effects are you going to add?”
It is only natural to be curious about what kind of power the sword you possess will have.
Bahala has also witnessed it firsthand.
Dragon Barga is a monster.
[Dragon scales cannot be cut.]
[Attack power against cutting power is reduced by 70%.]
[Dragon scales cannot be penetrated.]
[Attack power against penetration is reduced by 79%.]
These are the alerts Bahala heard when fighting the guy in the past.
Bahala was confident before clashing his sword directly against those scales.
This is because his penetration and cutting power reach over 300%.
However, he was frustrated by Varga, which reduced such cutting power by 70% and penetration power by 79%.
“I intend to add a power that continuously reduces the target’s physical defense upon a successful consecutive attack. The advantage of the unbreakable Dragon Slayer Steel lies in its lightness and the fact that it has been upgraded by a grade, resulting in overwhelmingly higher cutting and penetration power. Also, Bahala, I believe you can land dozens of consecutive hits. Just imagine.”
Bahala imagines.
His sword, which he could not 'cut' or 'pierce' at the time.
The more dragons you slash, the more your attack power increases.
At some point.
Kwaaak-
It seems as though the sound of dragon scales shattering is coming from Bahala's ears.
“When that power accumulates and the scales shatter, the force originating from the unbreakable Dragon Slayer Steel will cause an explosion. Piercing through his scales endlessly.”
That explosion will significantly reduce Varga's HP.
“However, every time that happens, dangerous attacks will pour down on you. At that moment, I plan to automatically generate a barrier that can protect you against dragon magic.”
“I have many other things in mind. You need to ‘regenerate’ the parts slashed by the Dragon Slayer Sword; once that seal is applied, those parts won’t be able to regenerate anymore. On the other hand, you will also need to become stronger. The Dragon Slayer Sword will become more powerful when facing a dragon. Its cutting and penetrating power will increase significantly, and its attack success rate will skyrocket for a certain period. Is it possible? Probably. Because these materials are there to make it possible.”
It feels like receiving a custom-made suit from someone who has been making clothes for a long time.
Also, Hyunsu was convinced that all of these effects would be present.
Of course, I didn't know that it was material enough to be confirmed as 'already a legend,' as already verified by the special management team.
Can materials alone become a myth?
To begin with, the combined value of these materials surpasses myth, and there is no one capable of gathering the materials themselves.
You'll pay dearly for it.
Ultimately, this is a production request.
Bahala intends to give Hyunsu the substantial wealth she has accumulated over time.
"okay."
Several desired effects have been established in my mind.
It now depends on Hyunsu how effective it will be.
Hyunsu got excited.
Because even he has never created an artifact with such excellent materials.
An unbreakable Dragon Slayer Steel heated to a crimson light was placed on the anvil and pedestal.
Taaang-!
This is the first time I have seen such a light mineral in my life.
Taaaaaang!
This is also the first time I've seen such a hard mineral.
Also, because the intensity was high and the materials were of a higher standard, Hyunsu immersed himself even more.
A smile formed on the corners of Hyunsu's lips as he was engrossed.
You're enjoying it?
Watching them enjoy the production, Bahala realizes, as if he has seen Purum Inc. confirm the myth.
Is it already confirmed that a good work will come out of this?
Nothing can defeat a joyful person.
I'm in top condition today.
Bang!
Various things necessary to create something good work together.
The process of forging, quenching, forging, and quenching changes.
After quenching in water, this time quench in red blood.
[Meets the blade where the clearest and purest blood of the Ancient Dragon Gronit is forged.]
Hissing
Taaang!
Hiss!
Taaang
Instead of pouring, it is quenched to make the blade absorb 'hemoglobin' even more.
Even so, it is amazing that the color is still maintained.
Before anyone realized it, black ash had risen to the surface of the hemorrhage.
[You have used up all the hemolytic silver.]
Ta-da-dang!
Hyun-su, having used all the materials, completes the sword blade and lifts it up.
That which is fixed to the clamp and lifted up.
The smoothly and beautifully forged blade is in the shape of a 'sword'.
The end was slightly bent, and the length was about 77cm; it seemed as though white and red were still blended together.
Shhhhhh-
It turned completely white.
“What’s wrong? Has the breath power disappeared?”
“No, the color will reveal itself when you meet a dragon.”
In other words, it is an artifact effect.
It was completed after drawing a pattern depicting Gronit on the blade.
From now on, it's the grip.
White Sea Station (百海逆鱗).
It is harder than iron, and its surface has a fine grain that remains intact.
Hyunsu picked up a thinly sharpened carving knife.
Even though the scales were trimmed, no sound was made.
It sounds like peeling off hard leather, not the scraping of metal.
Hyunsu did not exert any force.
Whenever the tip of the blade slid along the scales at a constant angle, the color faded and a faint heat was emitted.
Hyunsu lit the fire.
Whoosh-
Surprisingly, the scales did not burn.
Instead, it gradually softened and accepted the form.
Now, scales were wrapped around the heartwood, which serves as the sword's handle.
With each layer, the white sea scales filled the gaps and adhered tightly to the handle.
Finally, Hyunsu gripped the grip tightly.
The moment I squeezed it, a sound like a heartbeat spread.
It seems as though the ultrasonic sound emitted by the White Sea Divine Water is coming from a distant place.
I could feel the power of the White Sea God.
and…….
Thump thump-
I could also feel the sound of a heartbeat.
Hyunsu could not have been unaware that the heartbeat was coming from the 'Dragon Heart Core,' the heart of Gronit.
I took the Dragon Heart Core out of my inventory.
The roughly pumping heart fluid is an 'applied' artifact.
[Apply Dragon Heart Core to the corresponding sword.]
Gronit's heart rises into the air and pumps rapidly, then is swallowed by the Dragon Slayer Sword as if its source of power were pouring out.
The Dragon Slayer Sword was completed.
Hyunsu was hearing many notifications.
He wore an unreadable expression, and soon Bahala received the Dragon Slayer Sword.
“This is…….”
It means it cannot be measured in money. It was that incredible.
“That’s truly amazing. To think you made a sword like this. You are a truly great master craftsman.”
“No, I didn’t make it.”
"You mean you didn't make it?"
Bahala looked puzzled and shared some of the notifications that Hyunsu had received.
[It is imbued with the power of the White Sea Divine Beast.]
[He is inside this sword.]
[Contains the power of the Ancient Dragon.]
[Imbued with the power of one who walks the path of the Sword God.]
[It contains your power.]
[You are inside this.]
[You have completed the Dragon Slayer Sword.]
Only then does Bahala see the sword properly.
The White Sea Divine Beast's reverse scale and the Ancient Dragon Gronit's, as well as myself who can wield this sword, and Hyunsu who can craft it.
It’s a sword we made together.
Yes, this sword was a sword we made together.
