The Genius Blacksmith's Game
Preparation (6)
[The next best option starts with a myth.]
You're saying it starts with mythology?
The successful crafting of the Dragon Slayer Sword raised Hyunsu's status as a blacksmith by one rank.
The skill notifications that could be acquired were heard as a result.
Hyunsu's chest swelled up.
Descendant of the Blacksmith God.
Just because he possessed that class, Hyunsu did not have any skills to assist with production.
Of course, the descendant of the Blacksmith God possessed unique advantages, such as an increased chance of crafting higher-grade artifacts or acquiring all stats when crafting artifacts of any grade.
The point is that he didn't have a single crafting-related skill, the kind that ordinary blacksmiths possess.
Ah, so it does exist. Something like God's forge.
Being able to summon your own forge anywhere is a clear advantage.
However, even that divine forge is ultimately something Hyunsu works on, not something the system does for him.
I was happy, really.
The thought that he could now live comfortably sent shivers down his spine.
However, something crossed my mind.
It is the sight of my father's back as he woke up at 5 a.m. every day and headed to the blacksmith's shop.
I guess I can't use this.
"What? You're going to remake it just because of a single scratch? Do you think materials cost this much these days?"
A very small groove that only they can recognize.
Even after seeing that, Father spoke.
If you are a blacksmith who has been commissioned, it is only right to make the best thing you can.
Hyunsu thought that was foolish.
However, I have come to realize it now.
My father was a greater general than me.
Although Hyunsu's skills have improved significantly, his father's knowledge was far superior to his own.
It is not just my own thought.
As Hyun-soo became famous, the whole world took to new light on his father, Kang Hyun-tae.
Those who received the father's creations all praised them highly.
I once purchased a Saingeom from him. It took a very long time to receive it. I offered to pay several times the price, asking if he couldn't make it for me right away, but he refused. He insisted that the Saingeom must be crafted when the year, month, day, and hour all fall on the sign of the Tiger (寅). I told him that such superstitions didn't matter, but he said they did. He said it was a matter of respect for the sword and for me. Even now, when I see that Saingeom crafted according to those specific year, month, day, and hour, I can't help but smile.
This is what people in the domestic political and business circles said.
A master like that.
A person who takes the long way around instead of the easy path.
A great blacksmith.
A person who doesn't think, "This much will be fine."
A good blacksmith is.
He is someone who knows how to look back one more time.
Hyunsu's heart swells with emotion.
The alternative starts with myth.
The reason Hyun-su was able to reach this reward is thanks to his father.
It is because, thanks to my father, I became convinced that this path is the right one for my growth, even if it is hard, arduous, and difficult.
Hyunsu felt no regret at all right now.
Then something surprising happened.
An intense light was shining down on Hyunsu.
'divinity?'
Bahala was surprised.
He, too, had a sense of awareness. He took a few steps back and looked at Hyunsu.
The fact that divine power strikes means that Hyunsu receives something of mythical caliber.
Normally, Bahala would have felt a pang of jealousy, but seeing this 'Dragon Slayer Sword' now, he felt that Hyunsu deserved the reward.
That intense light soon projects an image.
A faceless figure is fighting the fire demon with all their might inside the blacksmith's forge.
He was sweating profusely, but surprisingly.
[The one who does not leave the fire.]
[This is a mythical skill that maintains focus and prevents a decrease in crafting efficiency when crafting continuously without taking a break, even after a long time.]
Hyun-su trembled.
Yes, the person on the screen was clearly fighting a raging fire, but their condition did not appear to be deteriorating.
Moreover, it is a myth.
In addition, since it requires Hyunsu's effort and time, it does not receive help from the system.
however.
[The One who does not leave the fire dwells within you, but senses the power of the tenacity you possess and is unable to dwell.]
[Failed to acquire skill.]
“……?”
Hyun-su was flustered.
Mythic Stats. Tenacity.
It is one of the twelve Mythical stats. It is a Legendary skill that Hyunsu obtained in the past. It is an evolved version of Will.
But to think that one cannot obtain such a thing simply because they already possess it?
Is the compensation ending like this…?
But fortunately, it didn't end.
The faceless blacksmith caresses the bow this time.
As he touches the bow, a light emanates from his fingers that is visible only to Hyun-su.
Hyun-su is amazed by the skillful and meticulous hand movements.
[Memory of the Hand.]
[Your sense of touch becomes extremely sensitive, providing numerical data on minute cracks, material repulsion, and temperature differences, and this power overwhelmingly elevates the quality of your work.]
This is also a skill that has absolutely nothing to do with automatic or convenient crafting.
You mean it dramatically improves the production quality?
In other words, the probability of getting a better artifact increases.
It will also create synergy with God's custom production.
However.
[The memory of the hand dwells within you, but after examining your creation process, it realizes that the memory of the hand is not needed by you at all and is unable to dwell within you.]
Again.
I also failed to acquire it.
Hyunsu looked down at his hand.
I think I know why.
Does it heighten the sense of touch and detect minute cracks, material repulsion, and temperature differences?
I already know…
That's right.
Hyun-su already knows the material to some extent just by touching it.
However, the power of improving the level of perfection was considerable.
[The Blacksmith God is flustered.]
Hyunsu realized that this power originated from the blacksmith god.
[I am dumbfounded that they have it when I didn't give it.]
[It is said that this was saved for a long time to give to you when your status rises.]
Hyun-su is just as flustered.
“Surely, you aren’t going to end up getting nothing like this, are you?”
Hyunsu feels anxious.
The next best option becomes slightly better.
Even within myth, power is divided.
Just as not everything is exceptional simply because it is a myth.
A blacksmith appeared at the forge again.
A blacksmith is handling a mineral.
The mineral appears to have reached its limit after continuously repeating processes of smelting, refining, forging, and modification.
at that time.
Shhhhh-
Small piles of ash spewed out from the mineral.
[The sound of iron breathing.]
[Just before the material reaches its limit, ash rises to send a signal; when the material is smelted, refined, or carved to its finest state, it is enveloped in light, bringing the material to its optimal condition.]
good night.
Even Hyunsu thinks it is better than the previous skills.
It essentially means it helps you utilize materials in their best condition.
but.
[The Breath of Iron dwells within you, but observes that you always maintain the materials in their highest state. Realizing that the Breath of Iron is not needed, it cannot dwell within.]
Hyunsu was speechless.
“…….”
Now that I think about it, that was true. Even without systemic assistance, the materials Hyun-soo generally handles always remain in top condition.
What Hyun-soo regrets is the additional effect.
Skills are useful if you have them.
The memory of the hand improved the level of perfection, and the breath of the iron helped Hyunsu to make the unfamiliar materials he was seeing for the first time into a superior material state.
“One who does not leave the fire is truly useless, but…”
In the first place, there was absolutely no need for it because of the Mythic stats and tenacity.
[The blacksmith god has everything, so he is flustered.]
[He seeks more power.]
The Faceless Blacksmith
The person reflected in front of me is clutching his head.
Of course, it is a faceless blacksmith created to demonstrate skill effects, but it seems to be actually linked to the Blacksmith God.
You realize it from the way he tore at his hair while lost in thought.
Is he looking for the best for me?
god.
He is an omnipotent being in Ares.
There is a 99.99% chance that users will never have an audience with God in their entire lives.
Also, even though Hyun-soo is of the class of a descendant of a god, I could feel the affection for him.
How do I know?
[The Blacksmith God is laughing.]
Because that sound was clearly coming.
Yes, he looks flustered, but the blacksmith god is excited.
It is because Hyunsu is much more special than he thought.
Of course, it looks like I'm on the verge of losing all my hair from worrying so much.
In fact, it looks like the faceless blacksmith's hair is gone.
“Thank you. Really.”
Having someone worry about me like this.
Cherishing.
It is something to be grateful for every time.
However, since he spoke in a low, inaudible voice, it seems he did not hear.
[An alternative plan is presented.]
The gesture of the blacksmith(?) whose head was never left intact changed.
He was looking down at his sword, which was a complete failure and in a mess.
In other words, it is a failure.
[I am not afraid of failure.]
As if giving a warning, I did not sense anything like that from the blacksmith looking down at the failure.
Can a human being not fear failure?
no.
Hyunsu is afraid every time. He is afraid every single day.
In fact, I felt the same way while making the Dragon Slayer Sword.
Beneath my confidence lay a massive trauma regarding 'failure'.
Failing to produce something at a critical moment, at a time when it is absolutely necessary for someone, is that terrible.
But, you're saying you're not afraid of failure?
[Accumulation of failures.]
[Records of crafting failures do not disappear but accumulate. When retrying the same type of artifact, the success probability increases proportionally to the number of failures, and those failures become hidden options that create new power.]
[However, intentional failures do not apply.]
"……omg?"
Although it failed, we can look forward to the next opportunity.
No, the probability of success increases because you failed and tried again.
Of course, most people make better things when they repeat them.
However, this means that it enables that to happen systematically as well.
This time, there was no notification that it could not be acquired.
[Mythical Grade. Gain Accumulation of Failure.]
The announcement that came through impressed Hyunsu.
It is a skill I absolutely need.
Yes, like a custom-made suit, it is a power that fits Hyun-su perfectly.
If I make it named Hyunsu, won't it fail?
He repeats the same failure every time. It's just that people don't know it.
The reason Hyunsu's production takes a long time is that he starts over immediately if he thinks he has failed even the slightest.
However, now that failure makes the artifact even more solid systemically.
[The Blacksmith God cannot find the following.]
[I believe it has not yet reached that level.]
Is this the end of the compensation?
Hyunsu was presented with three transcendences.
Of course, one myth is much more valuable than three transcendences.
Even so, I felt a sense of regret, wondering if this was really how it ended.
[The blacksmith god protests to the god who governs all things, saying that there is a shortage.]
[He raises his voice.]
Was he always this bold?
However, I realize that it is quite plausible.
It’s not that Hyunsu didn’t receive it because he was outstanding.
[The blacksmith god succeeds in persuading the god who governs all things.]
[The Blacksmith God is confident.]
You mean to be confident?
Just as Hyunsu was making a puzzled expression, a notification was heard.
[You can craft the Supreme Blade.]
Even the supreme one?
The Dragon Slayer Sword crafted by Hyun-soo was a sword that unleashed its greatest power exclusively against dragons.
It seemed as though it was obtained because it was made into the strongest sword in a certain field.
but…….
Is this the compensation… …?
Hyunsu had doubts.
[The Supreme Blade is of Ether grade.]
“……!?”
Hyun-su was surprised.
In other words, Hyunsu became the only one capable of crafting a sword that transcends mythology.
