The Genius Blacksmith's Game
reverse. (5)
Kim Ji-won
I am nineteen this year.
Future aspiration: Executive of the Prefectural Nation.
The person I respect the most: Hyunsu.
Desired University: Country of the Prefecture.
As is often the case, Kim Ji-won wrote this in the future goals that students submit, and got scolded by the teacher.
Is the country of the prefecture a university?
"Teacher, what is a university? Isn't it a place where one receives instruction and cultivates one's learning? When considering this, the country of Hyun is no different from a university."
'… … .'
How about that? You're right, aren't you?
It is so illogical that I have nothing to say.
That is how much Jiwon respected Hyunsu.
A user named Hyunsu. He is always ranked number one as the person Korean youth want to emulate the most.
Because he was young, he was honest and bold, and sometimes acted like a teenager, so they called Hyunsu a real 'hero'.
They overwhelmed China in the first continental war and defeated Bahala in the second continental war.
Then, he saved the world from the Great Demon and established the Republic of Korea as the strongest nation in Ares.
The idea that he is a hero of the modern era is not just the opinion of teenagers.
To think I'd actually see Hyunsu like that?
Jiwon hiccuped, her heart trembled, and her body shivered with respect.
Hyun-soo saved me… … .
The users, whose breathing had now stabilized, let out a hollow laugh.
“So the one fighting the high schooler in the community was Hyunsu…?”
It hasn't been long since Hyunsu got out of high school, either.
It looks like you came here to catch Ji-won, doesn't it?
“It is time for an execution order. Insulting the King. If it were me, I would ensure he never sets foot in Ares again. He must have mocked me quite a bit.”
“…….”
Apart from his respect, Jiwon realized that he had mocked and criticized Hyunsu.
Upon seeing reality, he realized what kind of situation he was in.
I don't think Hyunsu's fans will let it slide either.
Watch out on the way home at night, Jiwon.
While Jiwon was trembling, Hyunsu asked.
“Why did you do that? To have fun?”
Jiwon said without exaggeration.
“I disliked the fact that someone was impersonating Hyun-soo, whom I respect. After all, it is my dream, so it made me feel bad to think that someone in the community was impersonating me just for fun.”
You said you did it because you respected me?
If it were the old Hyunsu, he might have just gone berserk vowing revenge.
They might have logged you out without asking and issued an execution order, just as one actual user said.
Because Hyun-soo is the type to return what he receives many times over.
But now it was different.
You're saying you were upset because someone impersonated me?
It was quite a pleasant thing for Hyunsu.
With her head bowed and trembling, Jiwon felt a sense of guilt.
"To think I would disgrace Hyun-soo, whom I respect the most…"
He said, trembling.
“I have nothing to say even if you issue an order for execution. In fact, it would be better to issue it and make an example of me.”
At that, Hyunsu raised his hand.
The users thought that an execution order would now be issued to Jiwon.
However, that hand went to Jiwon's shoulder.
Thump-
"……thanks."
“……?”
Everything depends on how you perceive it.
“……Aren’t you going to say anything?”
I don't want to make an example of someone who claims they hated the impersonator because they respected me.
“What about the execution order……?”
*Snicker*
“That’s probably just for the other kings in Ares. If you insult an NPC king, it’s not just a death sentence, but the annihilation of three generations. But I’m a user king.”
“No one will attack you or blame you on the dark road you are worried about.”
It is true.
Because the guys making a fuss when Hyunsu said he was fine were the ones who were strange.
Listen to your parents, study hard, and keep your social media in moderation.
“…Th-thank you.”
“If you respect me that much, come to the Land of Hyun. It will be a country that you will be satisfied with.”
The weight of the King personally asking you to come is great.
Users watching this were also surprised.
It is because Hyunsu acted differently from their thoughts.
They could sense the composure of those who had climbed to a high place.
only…….
You talk just like someone in their 40s…
"… … There’s only a 2 or 3-year age difference with Jiwon… … ."
It did look a bit ridiculous, though.
Among the users here, some had their favorite ranked players and those they cheered for.
It is like a sports game.
Just as everyone supports a different team and likes a different player.
However, to the 432 users present, Hyunsu clearly remained a good memory.
Everyone, go back now.
Also, users who realized that they did not possess the 'qualifications' spoken of by the Force left, and they did not even dare to challenge Talassian.
It is because I realized how difficult it is to encounter a hidden alien race, given that it was only this difficult at the entrance.
***
The reason the Force summoned users to the entrance of the abyss is to distinguish the 'real' ones.
Those who are genuinely interested in Talassian and worthy of applying.
That is why they warned that only genuine applicants should come to the entrance of the abyss.
Unless they're idiots, there are sharks level 550 or higher around, so there probably aren't many who would come just for fun.
The Force clearly warned about the entrance to the abyss.
However, there were more fools than he expected, and many were willing to take on recklessness simply for the sake of enjoying the game.
training school.
A notification rang for Force, who was holding a trident and raising his skill proficiency.
[The number of those who have entered the entrance to the abyss is too great.]
[The Entrance to the Abyss is upgraded to a Rage state.]
[Due to the escalation of the Rage state, the existing breathing time changes from 15 minutes to 5 minutes.]
[The 20% reduction in all attack power based on rage status is changed to a 50% reduction.]
[Gromar, the King of the Abyss, descends according to the rage state of the Abyss Entrance.]
[Those who die at the Entrance to the Abyss receive a 3x penalty to artifact drop rates.]
[The artifacts of the deceased will sink deep underground and never be found.]
"what……?"
Force's whole body trembled.
The reason Force can hear such notifications is that he, as a knight, manages the entrance to the Abyss.
It was nothing more than a simple position.
Until now, no one has actually attempted to enter through the entrance to the abyss.
So even Force never dreamed that something like this would happen.
"Did I… … force hundreds of users to log out?"
The artifacts that users cherished are submerged underwater and can never be found.
“Force, where are you going!”
“……Ugh!”
Force ran through the training camp.
Force isn't such a bad person to begin with.
He was nothing more than a slightly special user living in Talassian.
Force rushed past the long, continuous cave.
At the end of the cave was the entrance to the abyss.
Surprisingly, the entrance to the abyss felt like just the ocean to those who entered it, but to those inside the Talassian, it appeared as an aquarium.
Force, the manager, would always see hundreds of high-level sharks floating around here and the boss monster Gromar.
A view like beyond a giant aquarium.
The sea, which should have been blue, was dyed red.
Force wore a horrified expression.
“Damn it… these idiots… even if it’s just a joke, why did they come here!”
It feels as if I have lured some people into a trap and massacred them.
You ask if it's just a game?
No, if it were ordinary users, they would naturally feel guilty if the blood of hundreds of users were floating in the sea.
at that time.
"uh?"
Force sensed that something was strange.
Things that were barely visible due to the blood-stained water began to become visible.
Things like the original monsters often turn to ashes when they die.
However, this is not the entrance to the abyss.
In the past, a user accidentally stepped into this place and, naturally, died inside the entrance.
The body of the deceased user was kept for one week, and the Talassians could view it for one week.
Just like humans who go to an aquarium to see dead fish.
However… … .
They're sharks, aren't they?
Floating on the water with their bellies exposed was a school of as many as 900 sharks.
"omg……!"
The corpse of a monster over 15 meters long in the center was clearly Gromar, the King of the Abyss.
“Did the users succeed in clearing the Entrance to the Abyss…?”
Does this mean that about 50 high-ranking users formed a team and came as applicants without my knowledge?
It is a perfectly plausible story.
Because Talisian must feel that attractive to high-ranking users.
However, if about 50 high-ranking users have come, that is a bigger problem.
They probably didn't come as actual applicants.
It must be because I covet the things in this Talassian.
However, there was one fortunate thing.
Just because I killed all the monsters at the entrance doesn't mean I can cross over to Talassian. Phew…
The entrance could only be opened with the administrators' approval, and only those who entered with approval could breathe permanently.
To begin with, the breathing candy itself only works in other seas; in Talassian, you cannot move freely without permission.
Is it because I realized that fact?
Hundreds of users were not visible.
“Did they try to smash this glass door?”
Force gave a bitter smile.
Within the common sense Force knew, the only one who could break this glass door was the Dragon King.
I mean the King of Talassian, known as the strongest in the sea.
Back then.
A figure stealthily emerged from behind the blood.
Force was startled to see him, and the man floating on the water dragged his great sword behind his back with all his might.
“Odoyadan.”
The man's voice cannot be heard because it was beyond the water.
At that moment.
Smaaaaaaah-!!!
A huge solid line appeared on the glass wall. It was a huge solid line over 30 meters long.
As the surprised Force took a step back, the man in the water tilted his sword back again.
“Ph-a-s…o-ae.”
The water struck the glass wall, creating a huge vortex.
Rumble-
A huge crack appears in the middle of the glass wall.
Eventually, that crack.
Crunch, crackle, crackle-!
Kaaaaaang-!
It completely broke apart.
Shhhhhh-
The remnants of the glass wall scattered into the water, and Force was flustered.
In Talassian, the only ones who could move on two legs without being affected by water were the Talassians.
however…….
[The effect of Abyss King Gromar's Breath is applied.]
[In Talassian, no one can suppress your breathing or restrict your movements.]
The moment the man entered the water, a gill appeared on his neck and then disappeared.
Gromas's Gills?
Force was shocked to the point of fainting, and soon realized a fact.
You were alone!?
Right, it wasn't dozens of high-rankers, but the man in front of me who did it all by himself.
The man walked over steadily and introduced himself in front of Force.
I am Hyunsu, the applicant.
Force was surprised to see who the applicant was up close.
The largest lamp was shining in Talassian, which had been filled only with darkness.
