The Genius Blacksmith's Game
Dragon King's Blood
Hyunsu met with Lisen with a happy heart.
Your Majesty, what brings you here?
Through the straw hat worn to shield from the sun, deep wrinkles were visible, and age spots blooming all over the face were visible.
Apart from becoming stronger, Lysen looked older than when we first met.
Since it was a job that required constant exposure to ultraviolet rays, it was inevitable that I would look older.
Hyunsu's heart ached every time he saw such a license, but not today.
Hyun-su held out the half of the Dragon King's blood he had prepared in advance.
“This is the blood of the Dragon King. It is known to grant eternal youth. If you drink this, Elder Raisen, you will retain a youthful appearance and your lifespan will be extended by at least 100 years.”
Lysen made a surprised expression.
Eternal life?
It is not actual eternal youth.
It meant that life expectancy would increase by nearly 100 years.
However, becoming young again was a heart-fluttering prospect even for Lysen.
However, Lysen shook his head.
“I am fine, Your Highness.”
“What? You mean it’s fine? I’m telling you, if you drink this, you can become young again. You can live with me for another 100 years.”
“…….”
Raisen stared blankly at Hyunsu.
That is perfectly fine. What is the point of living for 100 years?
Are you saying that because you feel pressured?
That is entirely understandable.
“You want to sell this to replenish your finances, don't you? Is that why you are saying you don't want to?”
“No, it is not like that, Your Highness.”
Then what?
Lysen laughed heartily.
“In 100 years, everyone I know will be dead, and I will be the only one alive.”
“What is the point of living like that? Becoming young again would be joyful, but having to watch those who will leave before me every time would be painful.”
To grow old means to have fully enjoyed, endured, and suffered. That is enough once.
"but……."
“Just think about it. If His Highness Hyunsu had been left alone, everyone here would have died.”
Hyun-su realized his mistake.
Even he himself is here.
It is very sad that all the NPCs in the country of Hyun are dying.
It won't be easy to have to endure that every time.
I also considered it from the licensee's perspective.
Lysen must have experienced the countless deaths he just mentioned.
Sending off parents.
Sending off family.
After sending off a comrade.
Sending the woman away.
And so I was left alone.
For the licensee, it amounts to nothing more than telling them to do this one more time.
When Hyun-su made a look of realization, Raisen chuckled.
Thank you for thinking of me that way. But I am very happy right now.
Raisen looked at the mountains, the river, and the country of the prefecture that was clearly visible from here.
Although we do not know whether we will live for one year, two years, or three years.
In fact, it wouldn't have been strange if the license had gone tomorrow.
Innate lifespan and strength are separate things…
“I have only one wish. To fall asleep by Your Majesty’s side when I pass away.”
Hyunsu was grateful for Lysen's words.
From the head of the largest family in the country… … .
To think you would say you are happy to have come to the Land of Hyun now.
You are a very precious person to me as well. I will definitely do so.
Hyunsu's eyes welled up with tears.
Lysen wondered what to do with the young king like this.
Then, what should we do about this?
“Someone will surely desire eternal life. You may sell it, or perhaps give it to another person whom Your Highness Hyun-soo considers to be in the most need.”
"A person who is needed…"
“Yes, because someone must really need it right now.”
It didn't come to mind easily.
Hyunsu went down the mountain to descend.
I saw Lysen waving his hand like a grandfather coming out to greet me.
Don't worry, I will definitely be with you.
Hyunsu hoped that the day, whenever it might be, would come as late as possible.
***
[Nell: Lord License is right. Just because life is infinite doesn't mean it is only happy. In fact… I asked the other retainers, and most of them said the same thing as Lord License. Honey, as Lord License said, I think it would be best to consider who needs it the most before giving it to them. Also, I don't really recommend selling it.]
[Hyunsu: Why is that?]
[Nell: You might need to use it someday, and the fact that the Dragon King's blood is a potion with tremendous power remains unchanged.]
Now that I think about it, that's true.
The task of being an indispensable person.
However, everyone was refusing.
at that time.
[Force: Thank you, Hyunsu. Thanks to you, I, who was merely a Knight of the Abyss, had my achievements recognized and was promoted to the position of Vice-Captain. Upon assuming the position, all my stats increased once again, and I was even able to unlock more special powers. Surprisingly, the position of Vice-Captain yielded power equivalent to that of a Legendary class. Thank you once again.]
Hyunsu smiled with satisfaction.
With this, Hyunsu has won the heart of Force, who might well be the talent to become a 'General' or 'Monarch' in Talassian, rather than just a vice-captain.
[Hyunsu: It's all thanks to Force's power. Are Prince Phone and An-o okay?]
Actually, it hasn't been long since we broke up.
Hyunsu logged out immediately after leaving Talassian.
After that, I took a good rest for a day.
Then, I connected and met the licensee.
[Force: Prince Phone is fine, but An-o is not in good condition.]
[Hyunsu: An-o's condition… …?]
An-o became unable to use one hand and one leg.
[Hyunsu: Did An-o not get better?]
[Force: It seems likely that this will remain a lifelong disability. The left arm will no longer be usable, and the right leg has completely lost its function. There is a priest in Talassian, but I heard that he said it would be difficult to cure even if the Saint came.]
[Hyunsu:… … .]
[Force: But you don't need to worry too much. We will take over Talassian's affairs now. You just need to do your own work, Hyun-soo.]
Actually, it has little to do with Hyun-soo.
And Ahn-o has a crush on Hyun-soo again?
That is also not really a big deal.
However… … .
Hyunsu might actually have noticed.
That An-o might eventually end up with a permanent disability.
However, I have been turning a blind eye.
He considered it something that had nothing to do with him.
A prime example of this is that Hyun-soo turned off the alert that sounds when An-o and Hyun-soo are connected and fall into a crisis.
Dismissing it as something that actually had nothing to do with him… … .
Hyunsu felt uncomfortable upon actually hearing those words.
He opened the notification window.
[An-o is in despair.]
The notification I heard indicated that An-o's condition was worse than I had thought.
Another reason Hyun-su turned away was that he judged there was nothing he could do.
In reality, being able to cure a 'disability' is extremely rare.
There is a clear reason why Alex was unable to cure his disability throughout his life.
Even the Pope was only able to grant Hyun-su the authority to perform such treatment once.
Maybe it would have been better not to know?
Even though he knew, there was nothing Hyunsu could do.
Because someone must really need it right now.
Suddenly, Elder Licensee's words crossed Hyunsu's mind.
You never know.
Hyunsu took a step.
“Aaaargh, aaaargh…….”
An-o fell out of bed and had a seizure.
No matter how much I tried to put strength into my left arm and right leg, I couldn't put any strength into them.
An-o tried tirelessly to stand up, but his completely broken legs would not obey.
Hearing the commotion, the Dragon King, Prince Pon, and Force hurriedly entered.
“Prince, my legs and arms won’t obey me.”
This is already the fourth time.
An-o, whose mental state was deteriorating, fainted and woke up several times, repeating the same words.
I despaired again at my immobile legs and arms.
“I’m sorry, An-o…… I’m sorry…….”
“……I am ashamed.”
“How am I supposed to live? I have lived the life of a warrior my entire life. But how… couldn’t you just heal me with the Dragon King’s power…?”
An-o never rebelled against the Dragon King throughout his entire life.
I have never spoken with such a raised voice.
However, the Dragon King shook his head.
“Such a thing does not exist in Talassian. No.”
Upon hearing those words, An-o had another seizure.
However, everyone there understood An-o as he shed tears.
A lifetime.
He was a warrior who held weapons.
But now he is crippled and cannot use one arm.
Many people will feel sorry for him as he limps.
I had another dream that wouldn't come.
Although he is currently a bodyguard, he intended to set out to find the giants once he reached the rank of a general leading the Talassians.
After all, he was a giant by birth.
But the giants will treat Anor like an idiot.
In an instant, all dreams vanished into thin air.
An-o's despair made the entire Talassian cry.
[An-o's lifespan is drastically reduced.]
[The episode 'Land of Giants' related to An-o may be deleted.]
The flapping of a butterfly's wings changes many things for Ares.
Several episodes were being altered by the dragon Varga, whom Hyun-soo had driven out.
In reality, even Talassian does not become like this under the assumption that the Dragon Varga does not invade.
The reason the Dragon King summoned the users is also due to the invasion of Dragon Varga.
As such, stories often change in connection with various things.
Special User Management Team.
Team Leader Kim and Employee Lee were currently aware of this change.
Tap-
As employee Lee Ji-hee typed on the keyboard, a clear lifespan came to mind.
[Estimated 1 year.]
“This employee. Ahn-o-ga…….”
Employee Lee typed on the keyboard before Team Leader Kim asked a question as if testing him.
Team Leader Kim was about to ask, "Why is An-o appearing for us?"
What this employee typed on the keyboard is information about An-o.
[An'o. He is one of the named NPCs among the Giants who was born with special blood. Although he was raised in Talassian, the Giants deliberately hid him there to save him due to his special bloodline.]
Why do giants exist in Talassian?
It is because she is that special.
“In a way, he is the only being who can bridge the gap between giants and humans, since Anoh is the only giant living among other races like this.”
Of course, Hyunsu has already fought the giants.
But that is not the story.
It is about talking about friendship with a giant.
Giants.
The children of the giant.
They were those who possessed the power to fight God.
Although Viscount Andar fought Hyunsu, the story could have unfolded differently from that of the Dukes.
However, everything came to nothing.
The giant episode will scatter like this and disappear completely.
My mouth tastes bitter.
"I know."
Team Leader Kim realized the meaning of those words.
An-o's remaining lifespan is 1 year.
The two people clicked on the predicted story.
Click-
[An-o. She will lose her arms and legs, fall into despair, and voluntarily step down from her position as a bodyguard.]
[I leave Talassian because I think I will be a burden to Talassian.]
Having left Talassian, she will breathe her last in a place unknown to anyone.
It was truly a miserable death.
However, as a member of the special user management team, I shouldn't have kept worrying only about An-o.
Two people monitored another person.
This is user Hyunsu.
The place Hyun-su arrived at was none other than the place with the alchemy facility.
In other words, it was the place where the legendary alchemist Mandala was.
You came to persuade me to drink the elixir of eternal youth, didn't you? I refuse.
The mandala, floating huge on dozens of monitors, rejected him.
That's not it.
-Huh? Then?
What do you mean, not?
Employee Lee and Team Leader Kim also looked puzzled.
Soon, Hyunsu handed the Dragon King's blood to Mandala.
– Please make a potion that can heal any disability using the Dragon King's blood.
