The Genius Blacksmith's Game
Ballon d'Or
[With the return of the dwarves, who formed the foundation of the Iron Kingdom, many changes begin.]
[The building will be able to be kept clean.]
[You will be able to teach the dwarf children.]
[You will be able to mine minerals.]
[Artifact production capabilities will be able to return to the past.]
[The soldiers will become systematic again.]
[Dwarf crafting ability can return to the past… … ]
The buildings of the Land of Iron, which had been neglected for a long time, had dirty windows, were rusty in places, and had messy weeds growing on them.
Fifty years ago, all the dwarves were effectively given a death sentence, and the Iron Kingdom gave up everything.
However, today, those hideous buildings in the land of iron began to regain their former appearance.
[Building Creator Kong.]
It is because Dwarf Kong, who designed these structures and participated in their construction long ago, has started restoring him.
“It’s, it’s Mr. Kong!”
The story was true.
Mr. Kong is back!
It wasn't just the king who was lost in sorrow and stared at the rusting building.
Everyone was frustrated by the death of the building's creator, Kong, and abandoned management.
However, as they watched the buildings being repainted, polished, and weeded out by his fingertips, the dwarves who had learned about architecture from him gazed at the swords, axes, and spears they held.
“……It’s not that Your Highness’s choice was wrong.”
But Kong has returned, and there is no longer any reason for us to take up arms.
Among the dwarves who reached adulthood, some had to become warriors.
Since that day, countless people have unwillingly come to hold weapons.
Those who had laid down their weapons picked up the hammers again.
Taaang, taaang, taaang-!
Bang! Bang! Bang!
And those buildings were turning into the most beautiful Iron Kingdom of the past.
***
Iron Kingdom Knight Training School.
Unlike the average height of dwarves, which is about 130 to 135 cm, a dwarf who was 150 cm tall, had bulging muscles, and was holding the largest axe was entering.
“Commander…….”
“Commander Caro!”
It is only natural that there are those among the dwarves who possess exceptional martial prowess.
Commander Karo. A legendary axe-wielder, he is the one who used that axe to defeat several legendary monsters that had threatened the dwarves until now.
He is also the one who trains dwarf knights and soldiers, ensuring that this land of iron does not waver.
“You guys… have you been well!”
In the past, the dwarf Karo had a cold and heartless personality.
However, the moment he saw them, the dwarf Karo dropped the axe he was holding.
Kuuuuung-!
Even giant trees are bound to sway.
I was grateful to the knights who protected this country while I was away.
The knights were also glad that he had returned to them.
“Sob, sob. Commander!”
I missed you!
“I, I missed you too. Starting tomorrow, it’s hell training again!”
“…….”
It seemed like a road of hardship lay ahead, but…
Anyway, the troops of the Iron Kingdom, which had been stagnant, were being captured immediately.
Central Fountain of the Land of Iron.
“You bastards!!!”
A dwarf who had guarded the pass alone for a long time and endured the position of an elder shouted at the dwarf elders staring at him with bloodshot eyes.
The dwarf, who was extremely stubborn and obstinate and did not know how to be affectionate, trembled with his fists tightly clenched.
His name is Penny.
“Do you know how much I, I have suffered all alone because of you bastards! Look at the state of this country. See what has become of it because you have turned out this way!”
Tears streamed down my face.
“The children have lost their place to learn, and with the dwarves capable of crafting fine weapons gone, we have lost our former prestige. It has reached the point where we dwarves have to wield swords ourselves!! And yet, with what audacity do you dare return!”
The dwarf elders patted him on the shoulder.
Good job, Penny.
Now that we're back, you don't have to endure it alone.
“Let’s start over. I’m going to teach the children.”
“Th-th-this…… damn…… Whaaaaaaah!”
Dwarf Penny eventually hugged them.
The Land of Iron Mine.
Dwarves with flushed faces looked at the mine while wearing safety helmets and holding pickaxes.
The mine, which had been completely closed off since that day, was blocked off with crisscrossed wooden planks.
I'm getting restless.
"How long has it been?"
“Really, you mean Log Miner is back? Then you’re coming back here again?”
I was reminded of the dwarves who had spent their entire lives working as miners to make a living.
Soon, Rogue, the dwarf miner captain leading the dwarf miners, appeared.
The miners were moved when they saw the miner log wearing a safety helmet and holding a black pickaxe that represented him.
“Captain!”
You really are back!
“How has everyone been? Let’s get back to mining!”
"yes!"
Zzz
The crossed trees blocking the mine entrance were broken.
The mine containing 'special minerals' that had been closed for 50 years was reopening.
King Baragon.
He, too, was watching the rapidly changing land of iron.
[The Land of Iron is regaining its former appearance.]
[National power increases by 32%.]
As time goes by, it will probably return to its old self faster.
Baragon could sense the presence of the guard knight Bu standing behind him like a shadow.
Guard Knight Division
He is praised as the strongest dwarf, appearing only once in a thousand years, and is a talent even more outstanding than Commander Kong.
In the present era, there is no dwarf stronger than the bodyguard knight Bu.
Baragon, sensing the presence of the one-eyed man wearing an eyepatch, spoke in a trembling voice.
“Never, never leave me again.”
“I will not leave, Your Majesty.”
“It still feels like a dream. To think everyone has returned—I can’t believe it again. If what you say is true, doesn’t that mean all of this was caused by just one human?”
“Yes, if he hadn’t broken the ice trapping us with his pickaxe, we might have been trapped there forever. And perhaps, as Hyunmu’s heart vanished, we too might have died forever right there.”
Is this just speculation?
No. Because the place where Hyunmu's heart was located is such an unpredictable place.
Boo brought a box.
“What is this?”
“This is half of the Black Tortoise’s heart that Your Majesty entrusted to a human.”
Did you give this right away?
That is correct. Oh, by the way, Ballon's screws were also packed in the box.
He was definitely the one who pulled out the screws at first, wasn't he?
Baragon opened the box.
Shhhhh-
I can feel the cold…
The air turned cold in an instant.
The clear blue heart of the Black Tortoise looked not like a mineral, but like a gem.
(The Heart of Hyunmu.)
Restriction: Master Level 600 or higher.
Difficulty: Highest.
Special ability
· Defense increased by 560%.
· Magic Defense increased by 590%.
· Total HP increased by 110%.
· Strength and Stamina increased by 35%.
· Up to Mythic is possible when using Ice element skills.
· Increases ice resistance by 400%.
Description: It is the heart of Hyunmu, the god who lives to protect and guard, and is the crystallization of his power. It can create an artifact with the highest defensive power among existing materials and may also grant the greatest ice element power.
A shiver ran through my entire body.
“I’ve never seen a mineral like this in my entire life. I, too, have seen other mythical minerals.”
Baragon has handled minerals his entire life until he was 500 years old.
It is only natural to have experienced a myth at least once.
"How severe is it that you are saying that?"
“It stands on a higher level than those mythical minerals. That was true. I mean that the Heart of the Black Tortoise is the finest material among all the materials the Black Tortoise possesses. If armor were crafted from this Heart, it would be the ultimate masterpiece. The only problem would be that it cannot be made.”
What do you mean you can't make it?
“It is a myth. It appears it will not be easy to use due to its difficult method. Just as the material is exceptional, it possesses the highest level of difficulty among all materials I have ever seen. Only one bearing the title of a master craftsman can handle this.”
Even among the dwarves, those who earned the title of great general are extremely rare.
So far, there were only two.
One dwarf was Hankon, a renowned dwarf who died a very long time ago, and the other dwarf was none other than Baragon himself.
Boo smiled.
“That is why Your Highness is the only one in this world capable of utilizing the Heart of the Black Tortoise to complete the transcendent weapon, the Ballong. Although it took a long time—fifty years—we have finally reached this goal. Please complete its construction and perfect the ultimate weapon to protect us dwarves.”
That's how it should be.
Soon, production will begin to turn the Ballon into a transcendent weapon.
The leap of the Iron Kingdom begins once again.
“What kind of reward will you bestow upon humans?”
“……You like that person, don’t you?”
It's unexpected.
Wealth thinks of nothing other than the king named Baragon.
But to bring him out first?
Boo gave only a small smile, and Baragon responded.
I will give you the best I can.
Baragon is a king who takes revenge by any means necessary if wronged by someone, but returns what he receives many times over.
Therefore, it was good that Baragon was blowing like that.
Let's make sure Hyun-soo doesn't show too much disappointment just because there were no results. That would be a burden on him.
A cafe.
The officials of the county were gathered in a meeting.
Nell. Everyone nodded at Hyein's words, and Hyeoksu spoke.
“It’s not like Hyun-su can always bring back something extraordinary wherever he goes. Even if he returns empty-handed, you have to consider what he has brought back so far. How can a person expect to bring back something good and excellent every time they go? Especially something that would be of great help to the country. If you harbor such expectations, it will only weigh heavily on Hyun-su’s shoulders.”
As they said that, everyone's eyes turned to Taeha.
“Why is everyone looking at me…?”
“Taeha. Because you’re looking forward to it the most!”
Taeha felt wronged, but it was the truth. Strangely enough, Taeha always relied on Hyunsu.
However, they were right.
Hyunsu is not a god; would he bring back something of great help to the country every time he goes somewhere?
“Okay, then even if Hyun-su comes back empty-handed this time, I’ll encourage him as much as I can. Should I say, ‘Even monkeys fall from trees, so don’t blame yourself too much’?”
“……?”
In their eyes, Taeha wasn't normal either.
at that time.
[Hyunsu: Hi everyone.]
The group chat rang.
[Hyunsu: (Screenshot).]
Hyunsu shared a screenshot.
[You will receive 20,000,000 Gold as a gift.]
[You will receive 50 Dwarf Shining Enhancement Stones.]
[You will receive 20 Dwarf Transcendence Grade Blueprints as a gift.]
[You will receive 100 Legendary Dwarf Blueprints as a gift.]
[Transcendence Grade. You will receive Baragon's Ring as a gift.]
[Transcendent Grade. You will receive 20kg of Hyunmu Iron as a gift.]
[Normal Grade. You will receive 500kg of Black Steel as a gift.]
[Dwarf King Baragon bestows a more special reward.]
[Obtain the map of the location where the Divine Beast, Hyunmu, is located.]
[Hyunsu:^^.]
Silence followed.
Breaking the silence, Rissel spoke.
“Maybe I can keep looking forward to it……?”
Nodding
Everyone nodded vigorously.
