The Genius Blacksmith's Game
The Land of Iron. (2)
Didn't they say that after hardship comes joy?
Although it was a punitive system, Kenya was close to being directionally challenged.
“Huh? This isn't the right place again…….”
Based on the power of the Extermination Emperor, Hyun-su searched the 32 paths with her.
The problem was that once you went in the wrong way, it wasn't easy to get out.
This time, it's for real. I'm really good at finding my way.
The serious point is that the extermination squad Kenya was unlucky on that particular day.
In fact, aside from the fact that she was bad at finding her way, finding the real path among the thirty-two was purely a matter of luck.
“This time, it’s for real. Really! I swear on my sword!”
However, the path of hardship continued.
“Your Highness, I’m telling you, this time it’s for real! I swear on the name of the Emperor of Suppression.”
“I’ll bet my gloves this time.”
“This time, the building I own…….”
“This time…….”
In that way, Kenya is on the verge of losing everything she bet. That is, if Hyun-soo had actually caught up with what she had bet.
What was even more absurd for Hyunsu was… … .
“So, in the end, the 32nd place where the Dwarf Pass is located is the spot where you said, ‘If that’s the right place, I’ll change my castle,’ when I first started searching for the pass and said, ‘I think this is the right one’?”
From today, my name is Humnya.
“Haaah…….”
Hyunsu's sigh deepened.
He clearly said that he would guide me to the land of iron, but it turned out that he was the one who guided me.
However, Hyun-su clearly felt the power of the extermination system.
It was an even better class than I thought… …?
As Hyunsu went back and forth along the 31st different path, he had no choice but to dig through the countless monsters and trap-like places there.
Fortunately, half of the places allowed immediate exit after entry, whereas the other half required clearing the area to exit.
In other words, Hyunsu went through about 15 hunting grounds in just two days.
The reason this was possible lay in the power of the subjugation system.
Emperor's wrath of subjugation.
When used, physical attack power increases by 15% and skill cooldown is reduced by 20%.
The benevolence of the extermination system.
Your body becomes more energetic and you do not get tired easily, and the experience points and artifact drop rates for hunted creatures have increased by 10%.
Praise of the Extermination Scheme.
It was a fraudulent power that increased all effects of the skills of the person with the buff by 25% for one time only.
“……Hmph.”
Hyunsu let out a hollow laugh as he looked at the sullen Kenya.
In the end, Kenya is a character you can't hate no matter how hard you try.
'Should I actually be bowing down and thanking you for coming to Hyun's country…?'
There is a vast difference between when an individual receives this power and when the entire punitive force receives it.
Sometimes, each country carries out large-scale punitive expeditions.
The scale consists of 10,000 to 20,000 troops and is dispatched.
That all of them have their physical attack power increased by 15% and artifact and experience drop rates rise by 10%?
It means she is the strongest, at least in the field of subjugation.
It's okay, Kenya. At least thanks to you, I gained a lot of experience points and loot.
In fact, Hyunsu managed to level up 3 times, and he enjoyed double the experience points and drop rates for the first entry to many of the places Kenya guided him to.
But next time, don't hang things up.
"……yes."
Hyun-su is able to smile because, in any case, only the final point remains.
Kenya said as they headed to the exact 32nd point.
“It looks like you’re going to meet a dwarf, so how about wearing a robe?”
“A robe? Is there a need to wear a robe?”
"Dwarves are exceptionally skilled at creating artifacts. That is why I feel they can contemplate your artifact just by looking at it. Humans might simply marvel and move on, but I am concerned that it might actually provoke resentment among the dwarves."
"ah……."
He had a naive side, but to think he had a side like this too?
Now that I think about it, Kenya is right.
Hyunsu wrapped a robe around himself.
Hyunsu and Kenya were filled with emotion after meeting a man named Dwarf Penny.
Dwarf Penny was about 130cm tall with a burly build, but he had a long beard.
Here, please come. I will guide you.
Hyunsu and Kenya started heading inward, following a dwarf named Penny.
It was a place that looked just like a mine.
“Excuse me, but may I ask what your professions are?”
I have a job commanding a punitive expedition.
I am a blacksmith.
A blacksmith, you say.
A smile formed on Penny's lips.
“I am aware that humans have also mastered blacksmithing skills. I am curious to know the extent of their proficiency.”
“If I go to the Land of Iron, I will show you. What kind of place is the Land of Iron?”
“As a blacksmith, it is only natural for me to take an interest in the Land of Iron, the home of our dwarves.”
It was true.
Because Hyun-su wanted cultural exchange with blacksmiths.
I was also glad to think that the dwarves were not as hostile to humans as I had thought.
Right, because it was dragons, not humans, that oppressed the dwarves.
Penny spoke about the land of iron.
The Land of Iron was a truly beautiful place. It was a place where golden waterfalls flowed and the dwarfs' melodies of forging rang out every day. It was also a place where artifacts with special powers were born daily, and where special resources possessed only by the dwarves overflowed.
[You obtain a hint about a special resource possessed only by dwarves.]
Hyunsu's heart races even more.
The thought that he could obtain any resource not found in the handover was stirring his heart.
“Our Prince Baragon was once close to being mythical, and under his leadership, five exceptional dwarves gathered to create the Land of Iron.”
[You get a hint that the Dwarf King Paragon is close to myth.]
“However, the Land of Iron lacked the power to defend itself. Although there were outstanding warriors, their numbers were too small. Even if they possessed dazzling artifacts, the dwarves had no talent for handling them. Thus, they began to forge weapons.”
The story that followed was the same as what Hyunsu and Kenya already knew.
After that, the Iron Kingdom rapidly declined, and its era of revival came to an end.
Hyunsu and Kenya silently nodded their heads.
penny.
He wishes for them all to die inside the mine, but he says this because, firstly, he knows they will die, and secondly, he misses that country of the past.
I shouldn't have said that. Let's hurry on our way.
Penny led them.
Unfinished weapons will soon be released.
The unfinished weapons do not obey the dwarves' orders.
The dwarves succeeded in reclaiming a very small number of them, 10 unfinished weapons.
The unfinished ones that were successfully secured were designed to allow the dwarves to listen to them once again.
“What is that? A weapon? Why is a weapon here…!”
Dwarf Penny played the role.
The level of the unfinished weapons walking towards us from inside, making squeaking sounds, was very high.
The rapidly incoming unfinished weapons have killed countless people who have tried to reach the Land of Iron.
And Hyun-su felt nervous as he watched the unfinished weapons approaching.
Just as the unfinished weapons rapidly approaching were about to head toward them.
A strange event occurred.
[Unfinished weapons find the sense of superiority they felt from successful works.]
[The unfinished weapons are surprised.]
[I realize that the success was destroyed by your hands.]
[The unfinished weapons dare not attack and turn away.]
Kittidick, kittidididick-!
Tatatatatatak, Tatatatatatak-!
The unfinished weapons rushing toward Hyunsu ran away in a panic.
It is something that surprised Hyun-su as well.
"Killing a success creates this kind of synergy?"
Sometimes, special things happen even if the effect is not written on titles or artifacts.
For example, let's assume you possess a mythical sword.
The artifact does not have a feature called 'You will respect and admire it more.'
However, it is the same principle as receiving praise from people when that sword is raised.
Still, I didn't expect it to be this bad.
Penny, however, could not understand this situation.
The unfinished weapons were getting further and further away.
Is it broken?
Otherwise, it didn't make sense for the unfinished weapons to suddenly run to the other side.
Then, Hyunsu heard another notification.
[You easily defeated the unfinished weapons.]
[Gain Strength 1, Agility 1.]
Hyunsu, who had acquired stats while doing nothing, was facing a situation that was like a god-tier deal.
Oh, oh oh… …?
Hyun-su looked back at Penny. Penny feigned innocence.
“I don’t know why there are unfinished weapons here. And to think they move as if they’re broken the moment they appear… Haha…….”
Is that so?
Hyun-su sensed that something was off, but he didn't take it seriously.
Why?
It is based on the confidence and conviction that one is strong.
Hyunsu's confidence had grown immense after the battle with Cavel.
Then Penny continued to lead Hyunsu deep into the path.
It was the first time a human had arrived at what followed.
It couldn't be helped.
Most humans die at the hands of unfinished weapons.
What follows is the 'legendary weapon.'
Did the dwarves stop making weapons out of frustration after the failure of their successful creation?
No, they admitted their mistake and created a new weapon capable of at least defending the pass.
Although it is far inferior to the successful work, it is a weapon that appears in legends, serving as the successor's offspring.
The moment you enter a certain place.
Screeeeeeek
Kuuuuuung
The guy who had been cowering started to operate.
[warning.]
[The legendary weapon Ballong detects an intruder and begins to move.]
[The legendary weapon Ballong relentlessly kills any being deemed an intruder and blocks the path to the Land of Iron.]
The one was different from the success.
The successful work was close to a humanoid type.
It was only about 2 meters tall, but that made it agile and capable of using all of a human's strength.
On the other hand, the legendary weapon Ballon reached a height of 4 meters and appeared to be covered in iron armor.
The appearance of the legendary weapon Ballong could be said to be similar to that of a Titan.
Despite its rough appearance, it is a legendary being created through the efforts of the dwarves and commanded by the dwarf king Paragon.
[Legendary Weapon Titan Lv597.]
Soon, the guy walked toward Hyunsu and Kenya.
Then Hyunsu said to Kenya.
Move aside.
"yes!!!"
Hodadadadadak-
As soon as a woman named Kenya heard those words, she distanced herself from others faster than anyone else and differently.
'Is that an ally…?'
Penny chuckled, saying that even a Dark Elf would cry watching Kenya, a woman who cut ties with her allies faster than anyone else.
“……???”
Even Hyun-su was dumbfounded, but Penny doesn't know.
The fact that it stems from a huge belief in Hyunsu.
Soon, Ballong, the legendary weapon standing before Hyunsu, raised his weapon.
Ballon's power is strong enough to split even an ogre in two purely.
The reason the dwarves created weapons in the first place was to stop dragons.
Penny stared at the man, frozen and unable to even react to Ballon's speed, and Ballon's axe soon struck the man's body.
Kuwaaaang-!
Hyunsu was not split in two the moment his body was struck directly by the axe.
Rather.
Crash-!!
A massive explosion occurred in one part of Ballon's body, and Ballon staggered.
