The Genius Blacksmith's Game
reverse. (3)
[The materials required to craft the artifact are listed. Reverse Scale, Dragon Heart Core, Dragon Blood Silver, Dragon Slayer Steel… … ]
After starting the custom crafting of the god, Hyun-su found a hint about a material called Yeokrin, which the Dragon King possesses.
“What exactly is the effect of the dragon scale?”
“Wait a minute, I’ll ask the shuttle.”
“Who is the shuttle?”
“Cavel.”
“…….”
Bahala sighed.
Even so, it is Kabel.
Considering Cavell's cruel and cold personality, there is a high probability that he would harbor resentment and not treat him like a subordinate if he were bossed around like that.
Also, Cavel is no longer an informant, but a tyrant.
There is no way he could immediately find information about materials they didn't even know about, like he used to, is there?
“……As expected, Shuttle Kabel is different from anyone else, faster than anyone else.”
You got a reply?
Bahala was flustered, and Hyunsu explained the reverse scale he had received.
“The blood of the Dragon Clan flows through the Dragon King, and such a Dragon King has a single mission. It is to kill the dragon by using the ‘Reverse Scale’ passed down through generations when Talassian is in danger.”
"It is more accurate to view the 'reverse scale' as the weakness of a dragon in Ares, rather than the weakness of a dragon."
The Dragon Scale can inflict a massive fatal wound only on dragons.
“The known effects of the Dragon Scale are said to be the power to reduce a dragon's HP to below 30%, plummet all defenses by 90%, and temporarily block its mana flow, effectively preventing the use of magic altogether. Are you kidding me?”
Hyunsu was surprised as he read out the reply from Cavell.
“Shouldn’t we just use the Dragon Scale instead of bothering to make the Dragon Slayer Sword?”
“Hmm…….”
It is a perfectly understandable story.
It is the easy path when considering only the effect of the reverse scale.
But is it really necessary to go through the trouble of crafting the Dragon Slayer Sword?
“……It does not seem right to kill a dragon with a reverse scale. I have researched various aspects of dragons in order to hunt the dragon Varga. Dragons are creatures that do not form packs. However, they are beings who firmly believe that they are the strongest race, and if they hear that one of their own kind has been killed by humans, they will not stand idly by. Furthermore, it appears that the reverse scale acted as a breakwater, preventing dragons from easily entering. If Varga is killed by the reverse scale, it means that the scale has disappeared, and thus the weakness that acted against dragons will vanish.”
“……Is that so after all?”
In other words, what we need is a dragon-slaying sword that can be wielded permanently.
“……That’s amazing. It’s the optimal material for making the Dragon Slayer Sword.”
Assuming it is produced without using one-time power, the dragon scale is the best material.
If the power of one-time use is applied to an artifact, its effect will certainly be diluted.
However, some of the forces written now will be applied in their entirety.
“I think the Dragon Scale will be the key to the Dragon Slayer Sword. Of course, there are other materials as well.”
What other ingredients are there?
“Dragon Heart Core, Dragon Blood Silver, Dragon Annihilation Steel…… Wait.”
“……?”
Hyun-su called Kabel again and brought back the relevant information.
“The Dragon Heart Core is a crystallized core formed just before an Ancient Dragon’s heart cools. It possesses the characteristic of showing murderous intent only to dragons and ignoring dragon scales, blood, and mana defense. Dragon Slayer Steel is a mineral that melts with an Ancient Dragon’s breath and allows one to withstand it. Finally, Dragonblood prevents wounds inflicted by dragon blood from healing. In other words, it prevents the dragon from regenerating.”
They are all incredible ingredients.
“I’ve never once gathered all the materials from a custom-made product.”
“……Then how have we been making it until now?”
Through custom manufacturing, all the listed materials can be replaced; we have replaced over 90%, and they were all of lower grade.
Bahala's expression becomes subtle upon hearing those words.
"It was a lower grade than what was stated?"
However, Bahala maintained a calm expression again.
“This time, for the first time, I’m thinking of gathering all these materials to craft it. I wouldn’t be able to make it with mediocre materials.”
“I agree. Then it seems we need to move efficiently. As for the materials you mentioned above—the Dragon Heart Core, Dragon Blood, and Dragon Slayer Steel—I will gather them.”
“Dragon Slayer Steel is made by melting minerals with an Elder Dragon’s breath, isn’t it…?”
In other words, when the Elder Dragon breathes fire, Hyunsu uses it to refine and smelt.
"Can't we just catch her and make her squirt the dress?"
The ancient dragon?
Nodding
Ancient dragons are not old dragons.
According to the description, it is an old dragon and a much higher being.
“……Well, I’m sure you’ll handle it. Then, give it to me now.”
“What do you mean?”
How to get to Talassian.
Unfortunately, Talassian could not even go to Koko's flower bird.
“I cannot tell you how to get to Thalasian. I went there in the past by completing a quest to help the Thalasians myself. Even I do not know the way. Though you can get there using a scroll.”
“……So that means I have to start looking now?”
"yes."
Hyunsu had a headache.
Just then, Nell, who was not far away, appeared.
A user named Force in the community is recruiting new members for Talassian. Please check it out.
“Where did you come from?”
Nell is like Doraemon.
Appearing suddenly every now and then to take something out for Hyunsu.
And then it disappeared again, and Hyunsu accessed the community right there.
Bahala stood beside Hyunsu.
Hyunsu soon spoke.
"I revealed it was me, but you don't believe me?"
Bahala was flustered.
“Someone is even impersonating you. He claims to be Bahala?”
Bahala didn't think much of it.
It is because it is a common occurrence.
“Why don’t you believe me? Then tell me you’re with me.”
“……I did.”
Do you believe it now?
"Now that you say you're with me, I believe you even less?"
“???”
Hyunsu tapped the hologram. And his face grew redder and redder.
“Ow……!”
Bahala wore a puzzled expression.
Hyun-su poundes the hologram even more violently.
From Bahala's perspective, Hyunsu looks like a madman as he frantically bangs on the air.
Hyun-su's breathing quickens, his face turns red, and he even trembles.
“……Jiwon, you’re dead. I wonder if he’ll be at the Entrance to the Abyss? I’m going straight to that place called the Entrance to the Abyss.”
Boom-!!
Hyunsu disappeared with a divine movement.
He appears to be running with all his might, moving more agilely than ever before.
Bahala was surprised.
Jiwon, that person is truly remarkable.
How could you make someone like Hyun-soo run with all his might?
Moreover, it would be convenient to use flowers and birds.
In other words, it means that Hyun-su is so angry right now that he can't even think about Hwa-jo.
However, Bahala ignored it and turned away.
He also stopped walking to find the ancient dragon and looked in the direction where Hyun-su had disappeared.
"You mean you've never made anything with materials found in custom-made products until now?"
It doesn't feel real.
That means everything Hyunsu has produced so far was a 'second best option,' made with much worse materials.
So, if I use the ingredients recommended by the custom materials, how much can I make?
Bahala's footsteps quicken.
Anticipation.
That gave Bahala a reason to obtain those materials at all costs.
And Hyun-su moved at full speed toward the entrance of the abyss, but then realized his mistake.
I got too excited. I should have just gone to Hwajo.
Hyun-su, engulfed in flames, arrived at the entrance of the abyss.
Countless users were in a panic.
But Hyun-su didn't care.
As the user named Force said, I have to go in to meet the conditions.
[You have entered the entrance to the Abyss.]
***
Underwater, the color of the water turned blood red.
The corpses of users floated up, and around them, severed arms, twisted legs, and torsos with clear shark tooth marks floated up here and there.
For adult users, it was a stark portrayal of reality, whereas for Jiwon, who is still a minor, it was shown with a mosaic effect.
Nevertheless, everyone could feel how horrific the sight was.
“Ugh!”
Even though it is a game, it is not without resistance.
Among the users who couldn't even breathe, there were many who threw up.
“Why isn’t the body disappearing?”
“What? Why isn’t it disappearing?”
“Huh? Over there?”
Thump thump thump-
Gold coins and artifacts poured down from among the corpses.
The pouring gold coins and artifacts began to sink into the water by their own weight before anyone could even catch them.
[You pay the price for entering the entrance of the abyss.]
[Artifacts and gold drop amounts are triple the usual. If you fail to clear the Entrance to the Abyss within the set time, it will sink into the sea and be lost forever.]
“Damn it!!”
“Force, you bastard!”
Users fell into a panic.
The recovery rate of artifacts dropped upon death is approximately 42% on average.
This is because deceased users either go there quickly themselves or ask acquaintances to retrieve them quickly.
But this place is the sea.
If you drop it, you can't easily find it.
Is this the time to blame the Force?
The Force told us not to come if possible. If you aren't an applicant, we are the ones who broke that rule!
It was they who broke that word.
It is their own fault for ignoring the warning, treating it as a mere game.
"Here I go again!"
One of the users being torn apart by a school of hundreds of sharks shouted.
The sharks were excited by the smell of blood spreading like dripping paint.
Sword Energy Dance.
Triple Arrow.
Windcutter.
He expends his skills to keep the sharks in check, but his powers, weakened by the water pressure, could not inflict fatal injuries on most of them.
Kwaziiiik-!
Users were rapidly declining due to the sharks approaching once again.
Among them, there were also users who were actual applicants.
Japanese user Yaki, who has reached level 599 and is a semi-ranked player.
He was the hope of the users.
However.
Kwa, kwa kwa kwa, kwa kwa kwa kwak-!
“My damage isn't registering… I've never experienced a dungeon like this before. To think my attack power dropped by 50%!?”
Yakki was just as flustered and flailing about.
Even Yakki, a semi-ranked player, only managed to cut down three sharks.
Disaster struck again.
[Total breathing time at the Entrance to the Abyss is 3 minutes.]
[As 2 minutes pass, you start to suffocate.]
[You have the abnormal status effect: Difficulty breathing.]
[As HP gradually depletes, you become disoriented and lose control of your movements.]
“Ugh……!”
Yakki, suffocating, thrashed about, and the sharks recognized Yakki as the strong one.
The struggling Yakki was nothing more than a user swinging a sword while suffocating from the sharks.
Kwa kwa kwa kwak-!
The sight of a dozen or so sharks tearing apart and dismembering yakki is shocking.
Other users also panicked.
“Oops, ooooosh!”
“Mmm mmm!”
“Ugh, cough!”
Users were in distress, unable to breathe due to suffocation.
The sharks opened their mouths wide at the sight of it struggling on the water.
The sharp teeth signal a chilling sensation.
Harpoons were spat out simultaneously from the mouths of approximately 400 sharks.
Rrrrrrrrr-!
The sharks' harpoons plunge the users into despair.
Also, a significant number of users felt that this scene would leave them traumatized.
I mean the sight of the yaki shattered into pieces and the things struggling to breathe.
Those harpoons pierced one user.
Kwaaaaaak-!
With the sound of bones being crushed, the limp user dropped artifacts and gold in a thudding sound.
It was when the users sensed their impending death as they watched hundreds of harpoons raining down.
The Sword King's Swordsmanship, Chapter 1.
A noble and heavy voice rang out.
He has a voice that users have likely heard at least once, and a skill name they are likely familiar with.
The Sword's Rampage.
Kwa kwa kwa kwa kwa kwa kwa bang-!
At that moment.
Hundreds of sword energy strands flew out despite the 50% attack power reduction being applied.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Kwa kwa kwa kwa kwa kwa bang-!
Hundreds of strands of sword energy shattered the harpoons one by one underwater.
All users marvel at the spectacular sight of harpoons shattered underwater rising to the surface.
He smashed hundreds of harpoons and arrived in front of a user.
Are you Jiwon?
“……???”
Jiwon covered her mouth and was flustered.
Hyunsu, seeing him struggling to breathe, asked the users.
How many minutes of breathing time?
“Forty-five seconds!”
It was only 45 seconds.
*Snicker*
That’s enough.
That day, the users nearly suffered lifelong trauma.
however.
Thanks to a man, I come to realize that trauma is bound to disappear once you overcome the crisis.
