The Genius Blacksmith's Game
Ballon d'Or. (2)
Hyunsu always brought something special whenever he went somewhere.
There have been times when, when the country's finances were shaken, a huge amount of money was obtained as compensation in just a few days.
When he left saying he was going to meet the elves, he brought the World Tree and planted it in the capital of the country of the prefecture.
Is that all?
Sage Arte, Pirate King Akao, Legendary Alchemist Mandala, and over a million immigrants.
They were all people Hyun-su brought along.
“But again…?”
At this point, isn't this a bug?
“It’s not a bug. Hmm… wouldn’t it be more fitting to say that I created a bug?”
“…….”
It seems like they’ve gone too far to even create a bug.
Of course, everyone there knew that it wasn't actually a bug.
Power is relative, and the top 0.01% are bound to monopolize everything. Just look at us here right now; we are taking all the rewards that regular users cannot obtain.
Hyeoksu's words were quite credible.
Yes, it must have been possible because Hyunsu was one of the top 0.01% of users.
“Cavel and Bahala are probably monopolizing everything just like Hyunsu.”
Hyein, who was tapping on her phone, said.
I actually just messaged Kabel on KakaoTalk, and he asked if that was a bug.
“……?”
I sent a KakaoTalk message to Bahala as well, and he said he would report me as a bug user.
In other words, it is something even Bahala and Kabel cannot do.
Just then, a man's voice was heard from the back seat of the cafe.
“I can guarantee that both Bahala and I gain just as much as Hyunsu when it comes to character growth and advancement. However, what makes Hyunsu amazing is that he brings back things that benefit the massive entity known as the Kingdom. The Kingdom is enormous. Just looking at our own country, South Korea, the very act of bringing back something that benefits that nation defies common sense, yet Hyunsu manages to obtain such things every time he goes. It really is nothing short of a bug.”
“But why bother sitting separately? Why bother texting Hyein? You’re sitting right behind me.”
Yunchan did not answer.
Shall we check it now?
rattle
Yun-chan quietly moved to a different seat.
Hyein smiled faintly.
I felt pleased as Yun-chan, who had seemed so distant at first, gradually grew closer to the guild members.
Of course, none of the people here hated him for the recent attack by the descendant of the tyrant.
“20 billion….”
That's truly incredible.
I feel a renewed sense of emotion.
Next is the Dwarf's Shining Enhancement Stone.
It strengthens up to a maximum of 3.
“Huh? It’s only a 3? I thought it would be special since it’s called a Dwarf Enhancement Stone?”
Of course, among enhancement stones, enhancing to +3 is top-tier, but I expected it to be at least +4, so it falls short of expectations.
“……Each one can be enhanced up to a maximum of +3, and there is no failure up to +5. To top it all off, there isn't even a limit on artifact destruction.”
enforce.
It is the most common way to make artifacts outstanding or more expensive.
However, the biggest risk of this enhancement is that the risk of the artifact being destroyed increases upon failure.
“……You mean there is no limit on expiration?”
Hyein's words shocked everyone present.
“They say it can be enhanced up to +12 with Dwarf Enhancement Stones. Of course, the probability will become dramatically slim, though.……”
Currently, the one with the highest enhancement is Hyunsu, but even he has not been able to reach +10 enhancement.
“Was it even possible to enhance it by 10 or more in the first place…?”
It was originally impossible, but starting today, it has become possible. Because we have discovered the Dwarf race for the first time.
"ah……."
“This enhancement stone must be five times more expensive than the best existing ones. And as for the blueprint, there isn't really anything we can see… Huh? No, wait. It says the Dwarf blueprint is special. It claims that upon completion, all its effects are 10 to 17% superior to those of regular artifacts relative to their grade.”
"At that level, isn't it the next tier of artifact?"
“……Th-I think so?”
Hyein nodded.
As she turned the page of a screenshot sent by Hyunsu, a ring appeared this time.
“Baragon? Who is Baragon?”
“It looks like he’s one of the dwarves Hyun-su formed a bond with.”
The shape of the ring was crude. There is a hammer pattern on the silver ring that looks as if someone pressed it in.
(Baragon's Ring.)
Rank: Transcendent.
Durability: Infinite.
Defense: 231.
Restriction: Level 550 or higher, recognized by Baragon.
Special Ability:
· Dexterity increased by 10%.
· Increases the effect of all equipped artifacts by 8%.
· Passive Skill: Dwarf's Breath.
Description: This is the ring that Baragon, the King of the Dwarves, passed down from generation to generation.
(Dwarf's Breath.)
Artifact Skill.
Required horsepower: None.
effect:
· All effects of the artifact currently equipped increase by 8%.
“Baragon isn’t just any dwarf; he’s a dwarf king.”
“Just how many friends are kings? You could hold a kingdom summit just by gathering all the friends.”
Everyone was surprised and Taeha said.
“It’s not that great for a Transcendence grade. The Gremory Ring Hyun-soo wore could even summon Gremory, hmph.”
However, Yun-chan was actually trembling.
“If we had worn it, this ring would actually have been a Legendary-grade or lower artifact. But when Hyun-su wears it, it is on a completely different level. All the effects of the artifacts Hyun-su equips increase by 8%. From the Royal Sword, Twin Dragon Sword, Peerless Sword, and For Our King to the Overlord's Armor Set and Halphas's Cloak. Furthermore, Hyun-su has more artifact slots than regular users. If you add up the number of necklaces and rings… it is incredible. This is a real bug.”
Yun-chan looked serious and said he had a stomachache, and Hye-in agreed.
"Moreover, the effect is permanent. You couldn't even imagine this if Hyun-soo were decked out in Mythic artifacts. The moment you equip this, you have effectively become much stronger than before."
Taeha, who had let out a hollow laugh at the word "bug," said
It is definitely a bug. No, it has to be a bug. I'm telling you, it has to be!
Amidst the strange silence, something named Hyun Mu-cheol drew attention.
“20kg of Transcendental Grade Minerals……?”
(Hyun Mu-cheol.)
Restriction: Blacksmith level 500 or higher.
Difficulty: High.
Special ability
· Defense increased by 460%.
· Magic Defense increased by 410%.
· Total HP increased by 30%
· Strength and Stamina increased by 21%.
Description: This is Hyunmu Iron, which grew by receiving the essence of Hyunmu, a god who lives to protect and guard.
“Materials related to the Black Tortoise… I’ve never seen defense increase by over 450% before. Even magic defense is at that level. If you make armor out of this, you wouldn’t get hurt no matter how hard you hit me.”
“I agree. Even as a tank, I’ve never seen materials like this before. If I craft a set artifact with this and wear it, I’ll unleash tremendous power.”
“……This isn’t yours, Hyuksu?”
“Then it’s a bug. No matter how I look at it, it’s a bug.”
“???”
Hyuksu, who was sulking, also joined in on the remark that it was a bug.
but…….
Since it is not a large amount, you should be careful when using it.
That was true.
Finally, there was black stone.
Black steel resembled iron ore. Unlike other minerals, it was merely 'normal'.
However, it is not necessary to have only outstanding minerals.
The number of soldiers in the County Kingdom exceeds tens of thousands, and it is impossible to arm all of them with excellent minerals.
Of course, knights are generally armed with excellent equipment.
However… it was true that the soldiers were important too.
(Blackstone.)
Grade: Normal.
Restriction: Blacksmith level 100 or higher.
Difficulty: Medium.
· Defense increased by 65%.
· Magic defense increased by 53%.
· Total HP increased by 10%
· Strength, Stamina increased by 7%.
· Sword Breaker effect.
“……It’s definitely Normal. Just like regular iron ore, it’s Normal. But to think a Normal mineral has magic defense, increased total HP, and boosts to Strength and Stamina? It even has a Sword Breaker effect.”
“……If I arm the soldiers with this, will the durability of the enemies' weapons or armor decrease faster?”
"……that's right."
Everyone there imagined it.
When enemies attack the soldiers of the County, the durability of their weapons drops rapidly.
That means they are getting weaker and weaker.
Also, soldiers and knights do not carry two weapons.
It is because it cannot be carried around on the battlefield, where it is already heavy.
Soldiers and knights whose weapon durability has dropped to 30% will be up to about 50% weaker.
Is it that bad?
“Just imagine that Taeha’s Dragonlight Sword’s durability dropped to 30% right now.”
That makes sense.
What's even more surprising is in the KakaoTalk messages.
Everyone looked puzzled.
What do you mean, KakaoTalk?
They entered KakaoTalk.
[Hyunsu: It looks like we can keep buying black steel at iron ore prices?]
“Cough…….”
“Exclusive contract with a dwarf!?”
Nothing is known about the Land of Iron.
Even if there were people who knew, it couldn't have been easy to supply it like this.
For a moment, everyone fell silent and started tapping on their cell phones.
And several reports were received by the Purum Bug Report Team.
[Rissell reported user Hyunsu as a bug.]
[Isn't this a Hyunsu bug? We're friends, but this is too much. Please check into this.]
[Cavel reported user Hyunsu as a bug.]
[Hyunsu is a bug. As a user, I consider this impossible. I am a former information gatherer, so I am certain of it.]
[Bahala reported user Hyunsu as a bug.]
[Cavel ordered him to report it.]
The bug reporting team leader tilted his head.
***
As expected, the Overlord is different. His recovery ability is extraordinary.
“I’m a blacksmith.”
“Haha, how could a blacksmith endure the storm of the Black Tortoise and wake up fifty other blacksmiths by striking them with a pickaxe?”
“I’m telling you, I’m a real blacksmith.”
“I get it, I get it! The Overlord who wants to be a blacksmith. I understand your story perfectly! So you want to become a blacksmith because life as an Overlord is boring!”
Hyun-su gave up on telling Penny.
Even if I tell them dozens of times, they won't listen.
Well, Penny has a point.
Awakening the storm of Hyunmu or fifty dwarves was impossible without possessing a strong body.
What if I were a real blacksmith?
Even if you endure the storm of Hyunmu, it is impossible to break even one piece of ice, let alone 50.
It started with my lie, but…
Also, Penny is the dwarf who guided Hyun-su to the Land of Iron.
I have seen all of his prowess, so it is only natural that I wouldn't believe him no matter how many times he claims to be a blacksmith.
I am a blacksmith, and I even caught a Great Demon.
Even Hyunsu wouldn't believe it.
That's a relief you recovered quickly.
It is evident that Penny is genuinely worried.
The initial wariness vanished without a trace.
“Do you like the ring? I insisted that I give it to Your Highness. It will enhance the effects of the artifacts you, the Overlord, are wearing.”
Hyun-su was shocked when he saw Baragon's ring.
And the suggestion to give that.
Also, everything that brought all the rewards and swept up here was all penny.
“When are you going back?”
Now that I've recovered, I should probably start getting ready to go back.
“I see. Still, how about watching the ‘Transcendent Weapon’ production ceremony before you head back?”
"The crafting ceremony for a transcendent weapon?"
“As I explained previously, the Ballong could have become a weapon of transcendence, but that was impossible without the core ingredient, the 'Heart of the Black Tortoise.' Therefore, I crafted it by downgrading it back to a legendary weapon, and now that I have obtained that material, His Highness Baragon, the master commander, will complete the Ballong in front of the dwarves.”
“A great general, indeed…….”
A glimmer of light filled Hyunsu's eyes.
“Your Highness is a unique master craftsman. You are the finest blacksmith, a rarity even in the dwarf world. Wouldn’t it be a blessing to witness such a master crafting right before your eyes?”
I will go.
“Haha, is that so? Got it. Make sure to come.”
Penny stepped forward first, and shortly after, Hyunsu also stepped forward.
"The only great general… … I'm looking forward to it?"
Hyunsu's heart pounded at the crafting skills of another master and the question of how much it would help him grow.
