The Genius Blacksmith's Game
Land of Gold
[Hyunsu: You mean the territory of the Parion Empire… …? Has the Parion Empire ever lost territory in history?]
No matter how much Hyun-su thought about it, he did not exist in the history of Parion.
Rather, it is the side that takes rather than is taken.
According to one estimate, it is said that 71% of the territory of the Parian Empire consists of seized material.
[Nell: Because it is missing, taking it will hold even greater symbolic significance. It will be the first instance where Parion, a nation that has never once ceded or lost territory to another country, has given him away.]
[Hyun-su: Do you think the Parion Empire, knowing that fact, would really hand over the territory? It seems they grasped the current situation through the broadcast, but the Silver Dragon Army is nothing more than a bunch of defeated soldiers. Do you think the Silver Dragon Army is valuable enough to Parion to give them territory?]
[Nell: I apologize for saying this, but I also watched the broadcast live and checked on Eunryung. I have seen videos of Eunryung several times in the past. He is at least 50% weaker than I knew him to be. It would be appropriate to say that he is fighting while carrying a backpack weighing nearly 70kg each.]
[Hyunsu: … … Is it that bad?]
[Nell: The Silver Spirit Army is a powerful force. Although they number only 200,000, they include as many as 10,000 knights. The 'Silver Armor Set' worn by the soldiers is of the same standard as that worn by ordinary kingdom knights, and the 'Brilliant Silver Armor Set' worn by the knights is the same one worn by knight commanders. Although His Highness Hyunsu managed to stop them… I do not know why they have weakened and cast off that armor, but if the Silver Spirit Army had entered the royal castle, even the 500,000 troops of the Kingdom of Hyun could not have stopped them.]
“…….”
Hyun-su's gaze turned toward Eunryeong-gun. Those who had laid down their weapons and resisted.
By the time Hyunsu arrived, all the horses were already collapsed, and more than half of the soldiers had taken off their silver armor sets.
At least the knights tended to have better stamina, so there were many cases where they did not take their clothes off.
However, the knights were also clearly at their physical limit.
If Ruma and Luxiu hadn't made me like this, it wouldn't have been such an easy battle.
Perhaps Ruma and Luxiu did that because they knew that fact better than anyone.
[Nell: As such, the Silver Dragon Army is a truly powerful group within the Parion Empire. That is why the Parion Empire would rather take the Silver Dragon Army back than give up territory. Furthermore, you previously eliminated the Successor and received confirmation from Duke Pralo that you are a hero of Parion, and you are promised a massive reward from Parion. If you demand territory in exchange for that promise and the handover of the captured Silver Dragon Army, they will surely grant your request.]
Listening to Nell, it seems quite possible.
“You bastards….”
flinch-
I couldn't help feeling angry and resentful, but when I thought about it carefully, Nell was entirely right.
[Nell: It is certainly painful to send back such a powerful Silver Dragon Army. However, you must look at the bigger picture. Parion's territory is several times more advantageous than the 70,000 Silver Dragon Army.]
Sending the strong Eunryeong-gun back?
That fact clearly made Hyunsu worry.
It was because someday they might aim at him again.
Just then, Hyun-su wore a puzzled expression.
A strong Eunryeong-gun? Is that right?
A certain thought crossed Hyun-su's mind, and that thought put him at ease.
[Hyun-su: You said that if 200,000 Eunryeong troops entered the capital, even our 500,000 wouldn't be able to stop them, right? No, I just found out. As long as I was here, they wouldn't have been able to enter Hyun's country. Even if I hadn't been exhausted. I've decided.]
Hyunsu looked at the Eunryeong soldiers who wished for his survival.
His anger toward Eunryeong-gun had subsided considerably, and he looked at him as if he were a worthless person.
Yes, to Hyun-su now, they were no longer a threat, but nothing more than insignificant beings.
***
Nell became anxious. It was anxiety about Hyunsu's inability to calm his anger.
I can understand Hyunsu's feelings, too.
“Eunryeong-gun has advanced right to our doorstep. If it weren't for Hyunsu, hundreds of thousands of people might have truly died. To think we have to let them live.”
Conference room of the country of Hyun.
The executives said.
Take Eunryeong-gun as a prisoner and conduct business through him.
It was a decision made at the meeting.
“Actually, I’m of the opinion that it’s fine even if Hyun-soo wipes them all out. It would be a huge problem if Eun-ryeong became an enemy later on. By then, he will have grown much bigger than he is now. Those who have overcome death are bound to become stronger.”
Risell's words were reasonable.
Nevertheless, the conclusion reached at their meeting was that receiving territory was the overwhelming choice.
at that time.
[King Hyunsu of the Kingdom of Hyun accepts over 70,000 soldiers of the Silver Army as prisoners.]
Nell wore a look of relief.
However, she had the same headache.
“It does give me a headache to think that Eunryeong-gun will return stronger. Of course, he will likely receive territory commensurate with that, though.”
She knew the true horror of Eunryeong-gun because she had analyzed it herself.
Nevertheless, the huge reward of territory was so sweet.
“But what did Hyun-soo mean by saying that as long as he is here, even if there are 200,000 Eunryeong troops, they won't be able to enter anyway?”
Nell had told the guild members what Hyunsu had told her.
“……Doesn’t that mean they intend to make it that way? That’s how people usually talk.”
"yes?"
Just then, Hyunsu's whisper reached Nell.
[Hyunsu: Come to think of it, I only showed a little of the power of the Armored Hyunmu myself. Even if they had been complete, the result would have been no different. (Screenshot)]
(Hyunmu.)
Grade: Mythical.
Durability: Infinite.
Defense: 1888
Restriction: Level 600 or higher Tank.
Special Ability:
· Strength and Stamina increased by 22%.
· Total HP increased by 39%.
· Magic Defense increased by 180%.
· Durability repair speed increased by 120%.
· Invincible against ice element.
· Passive Skill: Breath of the Black Tortoise.
· Passive Skill: Black Phosphorus Circulation.
· Protect the active skill, Hyunmu.
· Active Skill: Guardian of the Black Tortoise.
There are a total of two modes, divided into basic and defensive types.
· When proceeding in the basic form, Armor Hyunmu's passive is activated, and active skills can be freely activated.
· When proceeding as a defensive type, the passive and active skills of Armor Hyunmu cannot be used, but Strength, Stamina, Total HP, Durability Repair Speed, Physical Defense, and Magic Defense are increased by 40%.
Description: This is a mythical armor crafted by the master general Hyun using the Black Tortoise, which signifies protection and safeguarding.
“……Look at this.”
Nell, shocked, shared the armor with the executives.
The fact that Hyun-su sent a screenshot is interpreted to mean that it is okay to show it to the executives.
“The effect of the armor we saw on the broadcast wasn't even half of what it should have been? You're crazy…….”
Bark is the one who understands armor best.
His voice trembled.
“As befits a special artifact, the MP consumption is the highest I’ve ever seen on any artifact in my life. However, the defensive mode doesn't consume MP at all. The physical defense is already 1,888 to begin with, and you're saying the defense gets 40% better? The durability repair speed, total HP, and even the strength and stamina?”
Everyone sympathized with him and was left speechless.
"Perhaps this is the reason why Hyun-soo was able to quell his anger toward Eun-ryeong-gun."
That's right.
Nell let out a hollow laugh.
"Because the Eunryeong Army is now at a level where it can be blocked at any time, Hyunsu. The Eunryeong Army is a force with high defensive capabilities, not high offensive capabilities."
“The Eunryeong Army? This 'Hyunmu' created by Hyun-soo looks worth more than 500,000 Eunryeong troops. Does Hyun-soo really have the confidence to stop even 200,000 Eunryeong troops by himself?”
Everyone smiled.
They were pleased that their king had grown bigger.
The King of the Country of Hyun entered the Great Parion Empire.
The king, holding the leash of the 70,000 Silver Dragon troops, boldly desired the territory of the Parion Empire.
However.
The Parian Empire had no choice but to accept him obediently.
The Silver Dragon Army of the Parian Empire was precious. In particular, since not many knights had died, it seemed possible to fully rebuild the Silver Dragon Army.
As for the soldiers, we just need to retrain them and dress them in high-quality armor.
Also, in the past, Duke Pralo promised that the Parion Empire would 'bestow' a huge reward.
Regardless of whether there was war or not, Parion had to reclaim the Silver Dragon Army and keep his past promise.
At that, Ananti, the Chancellor of the Parion Empire, moved swiftly.
Ananti.
He is the chancellor filling the void left by Duke Pralo's return to prison.
Originally a strategist, he is a figure who has led hundreds of victories by devising countless strategies.
Prime Minister Ananti was a key figure in this negotiation.
With his hair slicked back like a gentleman and dressed in a suit, he looks more like a butler than a chancellor.
King Hyunsu of the country of Hyun entered Parion immediately after taking Eunryeong-gun as a prisoner.
It must be due to the judgment that territory needs to be secured quickly.
Upon entering, Hyun-su immediately sat down at the negotiation table with Ananti.
I thought it was a tiger cub, but it was a tiger.
Ananti did not look down on Hyunsu.
When he first opened the door and came in, I felt a sense of intimidation as if a white tiger were entering.
His job is to make him take the most insignificant, worthless, and trashy estate.
“What is the Karon territory like?”
“The territory of Karon is a port city of the Great Pharion Empire. It occupies a significant portion of the port, so how can you say that we should hand it over to another country?”
What about the territory of Bolluo?
“Your Majesty, the territory of Voluo is where the largest number of soldiers train. It is a place that could be called the Sword of Parion.”
What about Arkan territory?
“The territory of Arkan is a land of gold overflowing with villas belonging to the nobles of the Parion Empire. We absolutely cannot hand it over.”
“It doesn't work here. It doesn't work there. It doesn't work here either. What on earth is actually working?”
“However, Your Majesty, I have never once offered you such insignificant territory. It was entirely Your Majesty who proposed it.”
"hmm……."
It was true.
Prime Minister Ananti did not underestimate the country of Hyun.
I just wanted him to tell me the name of that territory.
After a conversation lasting over an hour, the name of the territory was finally revealed.
“What about the Prax territory?”
Ananti's eyes sharpened.
“……Your Highness, the territory of Prax is located only 5 kilometers away from the Imperial Castle and is very close to the Pharion Empire. Also, do you know that it is called the Land of Gold?”
Land of Gold.
This is the name of the Prax territory.
A few years ago, the Pharion Empire discovered that there were enormous resources there.
It is a treasure large enough to turn a country with nothing into an oil nation.
If you succeed in digging it up, you can reap enormous profits.
“But isn’t it better than the port city of Karon or Voluo, the Sword of Parion? Also, you tried to mine the resources of the Prax territory but failed. Of course, it has only been a few years since they were discovered, though…”
That is true, but…
Ananti wore a bewildered expression.
“Why would we pick up a gold mine where we can mine resources if we just invest the time?”
“Then killing all of Eunryeong-gun would be one way.”
That is what Ananti intended.
Actually, I wanted Hyun-soo to act like this.
That way, I can make a disappointed face.
Ananti really wanted to hand over the Prax territory.
"……All right."
"really?"
"yes."
Ananti pretended to sigh as she watched Hyunsu visibly happy.
He handed over the written contract.
Ananti shuddered as she watched him sign.
With this, Eunryeong-gun was reclaimed, and a minimal price was paid.
In fact, the territory of Prax was useless land to Parion.
The investigation revealed that the resources buried there could not be extracted by humans.
Take the mines, for example.
The entrance is so narrow that only young children can enter.
Furthermore, the territory of Prax is a place where fierce gusts of wind constantly blow, making it impossible to build buildings.
Right, Parion gave up trashy territory to get Silver Dragon County back.
Hyunsu picked up the king's royal seal and stamped it with a loud bang.
Prime Minister Ananti also stamped his seal.
bang-
Hyunsu, having received the contract, said.
"Oh, by the way, I made a friend a while ago, Prime Minister."
Friends? Haha, you really do make friends often.
But it's not human.
“You’re saying you’re not human? Then what are you?”
Dwarf.
“……?”
As mentioned…
The resources of Prax territory can only be mined by those the size of a young child.
Prime Minister Ananti realized that something was wrong.
