The Genius Blacksmith's Game
Essence. (4)
Director Lee Su-ho.
He always wears neat semi-formal attire and has a permed hairstyle with a side part, giving off a soft impression.
Thanks to consistent self-care and exercise, he had a youthful appearance that made it hard to believe he was in his early 40s, and the shirt suited him very well.
Lee Su-ho is also someone who has proven how difficult it is to become a director at the Korean branch of Purum Co., Ltd.
Director Lee Su-ho traveled around the world's branches holding the special position of Story Audit Team.
His job was to 'prepare' for stories arising from the poor management of story teams in other countries.
He is someone who knows how to see the long term, not just the story at hand.
A special story or variable.
He, who can see right ahead, has prevented such things dozens of times by preparing them in various branches around the world.
In recognition of his contributions, Director Lee Su-ho became the youngest director at Purum Co., Ltd.
Director Lee Su-ho was, to put it crudely, flying high even in the Korean branch.
As if to say that being the youngest executive at Purum Co., Ltd. is not something just anyone can achieve.
An incident happened to him.
cabinet.
That day as well, Lee Su-ho was giving various work instructions and gathering department heads to deliver a message.
However, I received an urgent call from CEO Lee Se-jin.
User Hyun-su might establish an empire much faster and more solidly than we anticipated. Keep in mind the possibility that Hyun's country could become an empire and have all teams prepare.
From the user's first King to the Emperor!
Its power will transcend common sense and cause various tectonic shifts.
The user will break the mold that they cannot reign over NPCs and subjugate many others.
Lee Su-ho did not deny that fact and believed it would be reached very quickly, but in the case of this instruction, he had a dissenting opinion.
"Prepare already? To think the empire might be established much faster and more solidly than expected…"
The Hyun Empire might be born.
But I expected it would take a very long time to stabilize?
May I ask the reason?
It is because User Hyun-su has gained the eye to see the essence. Based on that power, Hyun's country will be able to grow into an empire and stabilize within three years in real time.
3 years in real time.
It is 9 years in Ares time.
In other words, it meant that stability would be achieved in less than 10 years in Ares time.
After ending the call, Lee Su-ho viewed the skill in question in his office using his director's authority following the conclusion of the meeting.
(An eye that sees the essence.)
Active Skill.
Rank: Legendary.
Level: 1
effect:
You can instantly recognize the hidden power or ability that something possesses.
One who has the eye to see the essence can awaken that hidden power or ability.
· There is a spell.
·Example) O essence, open your eyes.
“…Did you order the entire team to move just because of a single legendary skill?”
Suho was quite flustered.
The eye for seeing the essence appears to be a skill exclusive to blacksmiths.
It wasn't that Suho was ignoring this skill.
but.
It was incomprehensible that a mere legendary skill would quickly secure the speed and stability required to become an empire.
“I could understand if it were a Mythical skill. But this is a bit…”
He himself admits that this skill is the best among the legends.
However, the fact that he had to make the entire team work 'overtime' with just this one skill came as a major side effect to Suho.
Suho visited the CEO's office.
“…I will not carry out the order issued by the CEO. I do not believe it is right for the entire team to endure a grueling march for several days due to the legendary skill known as ‘The Eye of Essence.’”
“…Do you know why I hired you as an executive?”
Suho was clearly young and was able to become an executive because he had Sejin's strong support.
“That is precisely why. Just because you are an owner doesn't mean you can always make the right decisions. Sometimes, it is the duty of an executive to stand up against wrong decisions.”
“…….”
“I haven’t changed my mind yet. Honey, how about we watch it together?”
Until just now, Sejin was monitoring user Hyunsu.
User Hyun-su was roaming the kingdom to verify his newly acquired power.
“I know you believe that by awakening the hidden power of an artifact possessed by a certain individual, that person will side with Hyun-soo. However, would the powerful among them really do so?”
It was said that black-haired beasts are not to be gathered.
Suho believes that it is impossible when looking at the essence of humanity.
And while watching Hyunsu go around, I checked the information about the NPC Lucas.
Are you quite talented?
It's not quite legendary material.
However, if his eyesight hadn't been damaged by an incurable disease, he would still be a skilled archer capable of securing a high position.
However… … .
[He was a promising archer with quite outstanding skills for his age, but having collapsed in an instant, I believe that there is nothing more futile than striving.]
I let out a wry laugh when I saw the tendency.
The lives of such people are predictable.
In the end, I am treading water because I believe that nothing changes no matter how hard I try.
He looked at Hyunsu with a puzzled expression.
Why… are they listening…?
This is the first time he has monitored Hyunsu.
What a waste of time.
For someone like Hyun-soo, there must be a mountain of work to do right now.
Rather than listening to the story of someone named Lucas who isn't even a citizen, it would be better to just take the bow and wake him up right away.
However, Hyun-su listened attentively and also sympathized with Lucas's statement that it could not be sold.
'Comfort me?'
I was even more flustered when they even tried to comfort me.
Why bother?
As those processes pass, you come to hear stories.
Director Lee Su-ho did not know the hidden truth about Mangwon Palace.
I marveled at the notification that came when the bow became unique grade, and at Hyunsu's words about 'two black lights.'
Since you also possess a black light, you will one day become a great person, just like this bow.
Lucas was greatly comforted by King Hyun-soo, and by regaining the true power of the bow his father left behind, part of his belief that one should not try was shattered.
[Looking at Wang Hyun-soo, Lucas harbored a new dream. It is a dream to grow himself at all costs and protect Wang Hyun-soo.]
[Lucas learns the ultimate training of skills.]
[Lucas learns Skill Limit Transcendence.]
[Lucas's potential rises dramatically, establishing him as a potential legend.]
"what!?"
A gathering with CEO Lee Se-jin.
Suho was so surprised that he ended up screaming.
“Uh, how is this possible? You’re saying you’re mastering a skill?”
Of course, such cases do exist.
However, it is very rare.
Sejin, who had been watching, said.
“The lazy genius has transformed into a tireless genius, thanks to the user Hyun-su. NPCs aren't artificial intelligence; they are human beings living in Ares. So, that person has completely changed.”
Suho, who was watching the screen, looked at Hyunsu and Lucas with trembling eyes.
He still couldn't believe it, so he briefly mentioned the skill.
First, extreme training.
[Extreme training is a legendary skill that surpasses the level of training practiced by ordinary people and transcends human limits.]
[While others pull the bowstring 100 times a day, you will pull it 300 times, and as a result, you will grow significantly.]
[Sometimes, when I hit my limits and stumble, I look at today's Hyunsu, myself, and Mangwongung, step up, and never collapse.]
Transcending Limits.
[By consistently overcoming your own limits, mastery of all skills increases rapidly, and the skill level limit is removed.]
All of his archer-related skills will reveal their true value starting from level 9 and continue to grow.
Both skills were excellent.
As a result, Hyunsu later underwent extreme training, working himself to the bone.
It is as if we have obtained Lucas, a monster whose skill levels rise infinitely.
[Lucas will even lay down his life for King Hyun-soo.]
The notification proved it, and Director Lee Su-ho denied it.
It is just one case, isn't it? It is also a situation where various factors intertwined.
An archer who will later become a legend tirelessly strives to protect Hyun-su, even at the cost of his life.
We will firmly protect the Empire of Hyun.
Then Sejin said to the supercomputer Ares.
"Show the map."
A map appeared on the screen. It is the map of the continent of Ares.
Hundreds of black dots marked in black were visible there.
These NPCs in the black dots are the ones whose lives were changed by Hyun-su and who became friendly to him.
“…At that level, isn’t it possible for a friendly and somewhat special user?”
“…They are all named NPCs.”
Being a named NPC and being a regular NPC are on completely different levels.
“Do you still think this is a coincidence? Even after seeing it with your own eyes? It means User Hyun-su was born with the talent to make people loyal. Change the screen.”
The screen changed.
This time, it illuminated the country of Hyun.
There were tens of thousands of white dots in the country of Hyun.
“They are artifacts concealing their true nature. Even excluding the insignificant white ones among them, there are over a thousand black ones, and that is in the Land of Strings. Even if they are a minority, there must be some among them who become like Lucas.”
The screen changed again.
This time, it's the entire continent of Ares.
There were countless pure white dots.
It was described as 3 million in numbers above.
“Hyun-su will now discover those three million artifacts, each with a hidden story, simply by passing by, meeting someone, hunting, or doing whatever else. Such beings will fill Hyun’s country and protect his empire.”
The claim that numerous Lucass will be produced.
Isn't that too much of a stretch?
Director Lee Su-ho knew, even though he had uttered these words.
As Sejin said, clear preparations will be necessary.
To think a mere legend can wield such power.
“…It’s not just because it’s a legend, but because user Hyunsu happened to get it.”
Realizes.
That a skill depends on who acquires it…
Although he still tried to deny it inwardly, Director Lee Su-ho soon focused on the screen again.
Hyunsu was talking to Lucas.
… … Could you leave that bow to me for a moment?
"The bow? Of course. But why?"
It's broken in many places. I'll fix it up nicely and give it to you.
Your Majesty in person?
-huh.
Director Lee Su-ho stared at him as if entranced.
Quite some time passed, and Sejin left.
From beginning to end.
He meticulously repaired the bow.
I replaced the worn-out bow with a clean one and trimmed the rough, thorny parts.
The materials that could no longer be used were replaced.
I also felt the sincerity of someone treating another's precious things with care themselves.
Finally, that bow… … .
[Divine Repair and Restoration activated.]
[All effects of the Telescope Bow are 15% more powerful, and the range is significantly extended.]
[Penetration power increases by 20%.]
He became even more outstanding and returned to Lucas's embrace.
You did it. Phew.
Director Lee Su-ho gazed for a long time at the king, who was rejoicing as if he had completed his own work.
Then, after picking up the phone and telling them to hurry up and prepare as Lee Se-jin had instructed, he crossed his arms and watched.
Lucas was overjoyed to see the cleaner Mangwon Palace, and Hyunsu smiled slightly.
Director Lee Su-ho, who had been watching him for quite a while, muttered.
"Shit……."
As an executive of Purum Co., Ltd., he ended up doing what he should not have done.
"I ended up becoming a fan…"
I ended up becoming a fan of a certain user.
