100 Floors All Master - Chapter 84

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All Master of 100 Floors Episode 084

 

15th Floor. Heaven-Gifted Blacksmith (5)

 

“You did it. Yes. I thought you would be capable of this.”

 

The Blacksmith wasn’t surprised. Rather, he had an expression that said he knew this would happen. He grinned broadly.

 

“Good. I’ll give you my full power for the first time. Consider it an honor.”

 

Finally.

 

None of the Players, no. Even among the Defeated Ones before the Tower was created, no one had ever received the Blacksmith’s full power. He forcibly suppressed his pounding heart. The Blacksmith brought down his hammer.

 

Claaaang!

 

“First, what I can do for you is craft weapons and armor. Bring me materials and I’ll create weapons and armor worthy of them.”

 

Weapons and armor created with the Blacksmith’s full power, beyond mere sincerity.

 

What would their value be, what would their performance be like? He couldn’t even imagine. It was hard to suppress the laughter that wanted to rise up.

 

“But first, let me give you one warning. Don’t impose conditions on me. I will create equipment that perfectly matches the materials you provide, in whatever type I desire.”

 

In simple terms, if he handed over materials, whether they became armor, a helmet, or a sword would be entirely up to the Blacksmith’s whim. It was an outrageous demand.

 

“I understand.”

 

But Kang Jun-hyeok gladly accepted. In his previous life, the Blacksmith would simply create and toss over whatever Players requested without much thought. The fact that he was placing special restrictions on him alone meant he would put his heart and soul into it.

 

This alone was satisfying enough.

 

But the Blacksmith’s words weren’t finished.

 

“And next, what I can do for you is weapon enhancement and transformation.”

 

“Excuse me?”

 

Kang Jun-hyeok’s eyes widened.

 

This was a function he was hearing about for the first time. The Blacksmith spoke indifferently.

 

“Simply creating weapons and armor is something even a three-year-old child could do. Right now, even you, and Manbyeonggi. You could probably do it too. If you fiddle around with valuable things, you could probably make something worthless.”

 

Clang!

 

The hammer strikes the anvil. The Blacksmith continues speaking.

 

“My full power isn’t that kind of trivial thing that anyone can do. Transforming value into something even more valuable. Elevating completed weapons and armor to the next level. That is precisely my full power.”

 

Claaaang!

 

Along with the sound of the hammer, a system window appears.

 

[You can now craft weapons and armor through the Blacksmith.]

 

[You can now enhance weapons and armor through the Blacksmith.]

 

[You can now transform weapons and armor through the Blacksmith.]

 

“…”

 

Kang Jun-hyeok let out a groan.

 

What opened up for ordinary Players was crafting. Just that one thing.

 

He had just unlocked two additional functions. After a moment of silence, he asked.

 

“What exactly are the methods?”

 

“Enhancement is simple. If you give me weapons and armor you possess along with materials, I’ll enhance the functions of those weapons and armor themselves. To give you an easy example, in the case of defensive equipment, defense will increase, and in the case of weapons, attack power will increase.”

 

It was similar to the enhancement system found in typical games. The Blacksmith continued speaking.

 

“Alteration is a bit different. If you bring special materials, I can imbue the equipment with the functions contained in those materials. To give you an easy example… the Golem you faced this time had Red Flame Jade and Cold Ice Jade, right?”

 

“Yes. I lacked the ability and ended up destroying them.”

 

“If you had defeated it properly and brought the gems, it would have served you as its master right away.”

 

The Blacksmith said with a chuckle.

 

“If you bring Red Flame Jade, I can imbue your equipment with the flames contained within it. That equipment would then emit flames on its own and gain powerful resistance to fire. Cold Ice Jade would be the opposite. Think of it as granting and changing properties.”

 

“…”

 

Kang Jun-hyeok’s mind raced quickly.

 

Enhancement and alteration. How much impact did these two functions have?

 

And the answer came immediately.

 

‘This is insane.’

 

Players could equip gear in a total of ten slots. This limitation could never be overcome by any means whatsoever.

 

So no matter how good the equipment obtained, if something even slightly better appeared, they had to tearfully discard it.

 

This included materials as well. Even if they invested countless materials to create equipment, they would eventually obtain better gear while climbing the Tower, and it would be meaninglessly discarded.

 

They could sell it to other Players for Gold, but considering the resources invested, it was a drop in the bucket.

 

But if enhancement and alteration existed, the story changed completely.

 

Once obtained, equipment could be continuously enhanced and used.

 

This provided an overwhelming advantage in terms of resource consumption. Having reached the end of the Tower, Kang Jun-hyeok could understand its value better than anyone.

 

But that wasn’t all.

 

The real core was something else entirely. Kang Jun-hyeok extended his hand to show his gauntlet.

 

“Can you enhance or alter this as well?”

 

“…Manbyeonggi, is it.”

 

The Blacksmith said with a bitter expression.

 

“To think the day would come when I’d be hammering away at you. This feels quite strange.”

 

[Such is the charm of life.]

 

Manbyeonggi said cheerfully.

 

From their exchange, Kang Jun-hyeok realized something.

 

The pinnacle obtainable in the Tower.

 

Unique equipment like the Holy Sword, Lemegeton, and Manbyeonggi.

 

The Blacksmith could enhance and alter even those.

 

Kang Jun-hyeok let out a hollow laugh.

 

This was the Heaven-Gifted Blacksmith.

 

This was his true power.

 

* * *

 

Having barely calmed his excitement, Kang Jun-hyeok asked.

 

“What does it mean for you to become my retainer?”

 

“How presumptuous. You defeat just one Golem and now you want to go beyond my sincerity and own me?”

 

The Blacksmith chuckled.

 

“You’ve only cleared the first condition. What comes next is beyond what you can handle now. I’ll let you know when the time is right.”

 

“Understood.”

 

Kang Jun-hyeok answered cheerfully. It seemed like it would be quite a long-term quest. He didn’t mind. He would eventually reach the end anyway.

 

“The explanation is roughly finished. Now show me the materials you have.”

 

“Understood.”

 

Kang Jun-hyeok dropped the ores he had obtained from the mine. The Blacksmith muttered as if finding it remarkable once again.

 

“…Even looking at it again, it’s an absurd amount. It would have been difficult even in my younger days.”

 

“This isn’t all.”

 

Kang Jun-hyeok took out Alpram’s Tear from his inventory. The clear reward he had obtained from Floor 14. Interest flickered in the Blacksmith’s eyes.

 

“Tears of Life, is it? You have something interesting. What do you want to do using these?”

 

Kang Jun-hyeok took off Manbyeonggi and handed it over.

 

“Enhancement of Manbyeonggi.”

 

Manbyeonggi was Unique Grade. It was special equipment that could produce any weapon. He would practically use it until everything was over. Rather than making mediocre equipment, enhancing Manbyeonggi would be much more beneficial.

 

“If there are materials to spare, I’d also like you to make one piece of equipment.”

 

“That much isn’t difficult. Then, excuse me for a moment.”

 

[Handle it as you please. I want to see your full power after a long time too.]

 

The Blacksmith politely received Manbyeonggi.

 

After that, the Blacksmith moved quickly. He put the materials into the furnace and melted them. He then put the melted ores into molds to harden them and struck them with his hammer.

 

Claaang!

 

The sound of the hammer rang out.

 

That sound literally shook the world. It was enough to momentarily shake his emotions.

 

Claang!

 

Once again, the hammer struck down.

 

With a more serious face than ever, the Blacksmith began creating weapons and armor.

 

At an expression he had never seen even in his previous life, Kang Jun-hyeok quietly admired.

 

The Blacksmith began concentrating on making weapons and armor.

 

And Kang Jun-hyeok had nothing particular to do. He, as a Player, had entrusted the materials to the Blacksmith, and the Blacksmith began making weapons and armor using them.

 

Having completely destroyed the underground mine as well, there was nothing he could do except watch blankly.

 

But he had no intention of spending time meaninglessly like that.

 

Kang Jun-hyeok approached the Blacksmith.

 

“May I help you?”

 

“You, help me?”

 

The Blacksmith looked at him as if finding it absurd.

 

“Do you have such ability?”

 

“I’m capable enough to help moderately.”

 

“Hah. If you can do it, try it once.”

 

The Blacksmith made room with a sneer. Kang Jun-hyeok gripped the hammer.

 

He did possess Blacksmithing Technique itself. In his previous life, he had held a hammer and made a few simple pieces of equipment.

 

Even so, compared to the Heaven-Gifted Blacksmith, it was at most the level of child’s play.

 

It would be fortunate if he didn’t become a hindrance, let alone help.

 

But.

 

Kang Jun-hyeok watched the blacksmith’s movements, his hammer and anvil.

 

Observation.

 

That skill, which had reached C-rank proficiency, helped him understand the answers, processes, and profound principles of all things.

 

Even if it was the Heaven-Gifted Blacksmith.

 

‘Is this how it feels?’

 

After observing for a long time, Kang Jun-hyeok picked up the hammer. Surprise flickered in the eyes of the blacksmith who had been watching with amusement.

 

Claaang.

 

In Kang Jun-hyeok’s downward strike, his profound principle was contained.

 

It was a level close to a handful of sand on a beach, not even reaching a fragment, but it was definitely a profound principle.

 

“How did you…”

 

The blacksmith, who had been muttering in confusion, hesitated.

 

“…Player’s Skill.”

 

“You noticed.”

 

“Hah.”

 

The heaven-sent mysteries he had devoted his entire life to had been stolen just by watching from the side for a little while.

 

That was the gift the Master of the Universe had bestowed upon the Players. The blacksmith shook his head.

 

“The Master of the Universe has given something strange indeed. Fine. That too is your ability. Steal to your heart’s content.”

 

“Thank you.”

 

Kang Jun-hyeok smiled broadly.

 

Several days passed like that. Since they were making it with full effort, it wasn’t something that could be accomplished overnight. During that time, Kang Jun-hyeok continued to steal the blacksmith’s profound principles, and results appeared.

 

[You have acquired Passive Skill: Metallurgy.]

 

[Passive Skill: Mining has been integrated into Passive Skill: Metallurgy.]

 

[Passive Skill: Metallurgy]

 

[Grade: Low Grade]

 

[Proficiency: F]

 

[All techniques for handling ore and minerals. Can be handled at a level close to an expert.]

 

He had acquired the Low Grade Passive Metallurgy.

 

This was a skill he hadn’t been able to obtain even in his previous life. Kang Jun-hyeok laughed joyfully.

 

And finally.

 

“It’s finished.”

 

Kang Jun-hyeok’s eyes gleamed with interest.

 

It was exactly the 6th day since he had entered the 15th Floor.

 

‘That’s fortunate.’

 

The second test would begin if one more day passed.

 

He had been anxious that he might have to proceed with the test without obtaining equipment, but fortunately he was able to finish at the right timing.

 

“So what happened?”

 

Although he had assisted the blacksmith from the side, even Kang Jun-hyeok couldn’t know exactly what was being made. What he could grasp was ultimately just a part that didn’t even reach a fragment. The blacksmith grinned and handed it over.

 

“Take it. And be amazed. Gasp in wonder and marvel at it. This is my full power.”

 

Thud.

 

The Blacksmith set down a piece of armor and Manbyeonggi in front of Kang Jun-hyeok. Kang Jun-hyeok suppressed his excited heart as he picked up the armor.

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