The Genius Blacksmith's Game
Ballon d'Or. (5)
“Oh, ohhhh…….”
Dwarf King Baragon and Hyunsu, drenched in sweat.
As the two beings watched the process of creating the armor, sounds of admiration and astonishment rang out among the dwarves.
They were captivated, as if entranced, by the creation of the two beings.
It was as if they had been in sync for a long time, and a significant number of the dwarves here realized that they would never be able to become like them in their lifetime.
Sometimes Baragon assisted, and sometimes Hyunsu assisted.
With the most efficient movements, it was forged most perfectly and tempered at the precise time to complete the smooth cross-section of the armor.
How many hours had passed?
It was about two days after the two had started working together, but no dwarf left their spot and watched the two of them.
To them, this moment was…
The dwarves realize something new by watching the craftsmanship of two masters.
[All dwarves who witness the crafting gain a 6% chance of creating a better artifact.]
It is to the extent that they have achieved even greater growth.
You think it's an exaggeration?
no.
One of the reasons people enjoy watching broadcasts of world-class soccer stars and professional gamers is not simply to cheer them on.
They intend to observe their playstyle and apply and utilize it themselves to some extent.
Of course, even if they watched that play, they could not perform like it themselves, but they were bound to gain a clear improvement in their skills.
The two beings combined their parts one by one.
Click, click, click-
Click-
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Completed with all parts combined, it was emitting a pale blue light.
It looks just like looking at a frozen lake.
Shhhhhh-
It feels as though the surrounding air is freezing.
It was made of plate armor.
I mean plate armor that looks so solid and noble that no one could ever break it.
Hyun-su slowly nodded his head while looking at Baragon.
The armor of the Black Tortoise.
Giving a name to the armor.
There was no one who did not know that it signaled the end of production.
Upon completion, the Black Tortoise's armor caused a special incident.
Crack crack crack crack crack crack crack-!
The dwarves fell into a second shock.
'what?'
I just closed and opened my eyes once, how did this happen?
The entire Colosseum froze in an instant.
The blacksmith's forge, the tools just used for forging, and the remaining materials. And even the seats where the dwarves are.
However, the strange thing is that the dwarves recognized as 'allies' suffered no damage from it.
only.
Shivering
I only felt that the surrounding air had turned cold.
Shhhhhhh-
The frozen Colosseum returned to its original state in an instant.
No one here would ever wish for that completed thing…
No, it was impossible not to know that what Baragon and the human master had created together was successful.
The only thing they didn't know was that it didn't stop at mere transcendence.
“A mythical artifact!?”
“His Highness Baragon succeeded in crafting a mythical artifact!?”
Hyunsu, who had finished, was listening to the notification.
[Collaboration. You have completed the Hyunmu armor.]
[This is Mythic grade.]
[It will be remembered for a long time as a mythical artifact created by the two races.]
[It will be recorded in history.]
[Acquire the title 'Collaboration Blacksmith'.]
[As this is a collaboration, the effects obtained when crafting Mythic Artifacts are reduced by half.]
[Gain 1,000 Reputation.]
[Gain 150 Overwhelm.]
[Gain 15 to all stats.]
I merely helped them. Both the materials and the blueprints were Baragon's doing.
Rather, it was a tremendous joy to receive this level of reward even though Hyunsu's contribution was only about 20%.
Even Baragon was worried that he might not receive the compensation he was entitled to as a joint venture, but fortunately, it turned out to be a baseless fear.
[Dwarf King Baragon has succeeded in creating the first mythical artifact among the dwarves.]
[As a collaborator, you will witness the level of achievement he has attained.]
[The dwarf Baragon, who crafted the mythical artifact, grows into a higher-ranking NPC!]
[The skill levels of Dwarf Baragon change.]
[Master Craftsman's Crafting level increased from 3 to 9.]
[Master Repair is increased from Level 2 to Level 9.]
[Master's Restoration is increased from Level 2 to Level 9.]
[Master's Observation is increased from Level 1 to Level 9.]
[Baragon, the King of Crafting, was born as one of the greatest kings.]
[It is the birth of one of the kings leading the era.]
A king leading the era!?
Hyun-su was surprised.
He could not help but be surprised that a king ushering in a new era had been born before him.
The power of breaking limits and reaching something new was greater than expected.
“Ah, ahhh…….”
Baragon was overcome with emotion.
I intended to craft transcendent armor, but thanks to the help of the blacksmith before me, I was able to ascend to mythical status.
His lifelong wish.
No, actually, thanks to him, he was able to reach a place he couldn't even get close to.
Baragon, scattering a faint blue light with a tense expression… … .
I checked out the 'Hyunmu Armor,' which exudes a hard and cold energy like Hyunmu.
“Is this truly an artifact crafted by my own hands? Really? This is armor that will forever be etched in the history of the Dwarves!”
Baragon's words are by no means an exaggeration.
An endless shiver ran through my body.
During production, the spirit of the Dwarf King, the tenacity of the Dwarves, and the spirit of the Dwarves were imbued.
Also, a hammer called 'Musou'.
That hammer was a hammer with the strongest power, capable of manipulating all attributes at will.
It is the result achieved through that hammer, without a single trace of Hyunmu's immense power escaping.
Baragon handed it to Hyunsu rather than showing it to the public first.
It is a courtesy to him.
Just how bad is it that you're acting like that?
Hyun-su also hurriedly checked.
(Black Tortoise's armor.)
Grade: Mythical.
Durability: Infinite.
Defense: 1,854.
Restriction: Warrior level 580 or higher, or Transcendental Weapon Ballon.
Special Ability:
· Total HP increased by 50%.
· Magic Defense increased by 360%.
· Slash attack damage reduced by 50%.
· Stab attack damage reduced by 50%.
· Critical hit chance cannot be applied.
· Active Skill: Hyunmu Moving Extreme.
· Active Skill: Black Tortoise Shield.
· Passive Skill: Ice Cycle.
· An mounting function exists.
Description: Crafted by a Dwarf master and a Human master, the Black Tortoise armor boasts the highest defense among existing armor, making it impossible to pierce or cut.
'… … I want to steal.'
Hyunsu coveted this armor.
It seemed as though Hyunsu could become invincible if he wore this armor at least.
In particular, the magic defense was at an absurd level.
It's at a level where it can defend against even the skills of most boss monsters… … .
Moreover, if knights are wearing this armor, it would be difficult to even scratch it.
You mean it unconditionally reduces damage from thrusting or slashing attacks by 50%?
Furthermore, a 50% increase in total HP… isn’t that literally turning it into a super-named boss monster?
ah…….
I also realized why this effect was embedded within it.
You were going to equip this on the Ballon d'Or, right?
In other words, from the very beginning, when Baragon planned and designed this, he intended to create it as a being of a higher rank.
That is why it is surprising.
In that case, what if we made something assuming humans would wear it?
It will be possible to make it even more efficient for humans.
And Hyun-su was envying someone for the first time in Ares.
A craftsman capable of making armor like this?
Hyunsu was weak at crafting armor.
Ares's armor is mostly based on medieval style.
It is true that Hyunsu, who liked to create items modeled after Joseon, did not possess the skill to elevate those pieces of armor to the level of myth.
Honestly, I'm not confident.
"Right now, my limit would be being able to create transcendence with the heart of Hyunmu."
Even that would only be the case if the countless effects Hyun-soo possesses were to explode.
My mouth feels bitter for no reason.
At that moment, Baragon approached the completed transcendent weapon, Ballong.
“Equipped.”
The armor of the Black Tortoise, enveloped in light, was fully fitted onto Ballong's body.
The colors of Hyunmu's armor and the colors of the ballong harmonized.
[The Dwarves have completed a new weapon, the Transcendental Grade Ballong.]
[It is a weapon of much higher perfection than the original plan, bordering on transcendence or myth.]
[It easily surpasses previously crafted successful weapons.]
[The dwarves will no longer be easily threatened or taken away, even by dragons.]
[The military power of the Land of Iron increases by 120%.]
'yes……?'
Hyun-su was in shock.
You're saying the military power is 120%?
It was a notification I had never heard of in my entire life.
However, considering that the Iron Country was originally focused on production, it is entirely possible.
Furthermore, if a nation can command the 'Transcendent' at will, no nation will be able to easily covet it.
Huh? I think my stomach might hurt a little?
Hyun-su was just envious.
Just then, Baragon approached.
“It seems your understanding of armor is somewhat lacking, even though your understanding of minerals is greater than mine. You are probably specialized in weaponry. It is nothing special. After all, no one in this world is good at everything.”
Hyun-su felt sad, as if he had been unnecessarily hit where it hurts.
“Let me formally introduce myself: I am Baragon, the Dwarf King, and I am 497 years old this year.”
“……I am Master Hyun-su. I am 22 years old this year.”
Hyunsu was surprised by the age, which was older than he had expected.
On the other hand, Baragon was astonished that he possessed such skill at the age of only 22.
“That is true. I generally have a high understanding of weapons, but my understanding of armor is not very high.”
“……I thought so. So, if you don’t mind me asking, may I teach you how to craft armor? I suppose you, too, would like to craft armor from the Heart of the Black Tortoise.”
“……?”
Dwarf King Baragon suggests learning how to craft armor.
Hyunsu was impressed.
It was a pure act of kindness from the dwarf Baragon to Hyunsu, and the greatest reward for completing the Hyunmu armor.
“I will teach you, so based on what you have learned, you must make sure to craft your own Hyunmu armor here.”
Hyunsu's heart pounded.
It was the moment when the creation of his own Hyunmu armor began.
***
Lebanon spoke to Voland, the Emperor of the Pharion Empire, who had been in a deep sorrow for a long time.
“Your Majesty, the Kingdom of Hyun is growing in power more and more. Its pace is so rapid that it is impossible to gauge just how far it will go.”
It has long surpassed the ten major powers, and the number of countries forming alliances with that nation is steadily increasing.
Alex, the leader, has already turned his back, and several nations that had pledged allegiance to Great Parion are wavering.
Emperor Volond.
He looked at Lebanon, his longtime friend and the strongest man in the empire.
I asked him, who was in a kneeling position.
So, what is it that you intend to say?
“……The country of Hyun that I have seen is a nation that must be broken now. If it is not broken now, it will fully bloom next spring.”
Volond looked out the window.
It was the time when winter was passing.
I knew what that spring was like.
It meant that it might become two empires that had never existed in the history of the continent.
Although Volond had lived a life steeped in alcohol, he, too, was aware of the situation.
Also, recently I had been gradually cutting back on drinking, and my head was spinning again.
“Lebanon. I appoint you commander.”
The listless voice regained its firm strength.
"Before spring comes, be sure to break it."
I obey your command.
Lebanon bowed his head, then stood up and stepped forward.
The all-out war between the country of the prefecture and Parion was beginning.
