Genius Blacksmith’s Game - Chapter 111
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The Genius Blacksmith’s Game
The Genius Blacksmith’s Game
Giant King Hunt (4)
Giant King Hunt (4)
Hyeon-su was a User.
He had different thought processes from the NPCs of Ares, which mixed medieval times with various fantasy backgrounds.
Of course, Hyeon-su himself also had an extremely upright and proper character.
In his common sense, it was simply natural. That mourning came before sharing joy.
But that created a completely unexpected result.
[I promise to support Marquis Lookburg’s path to becoming king more than anyone else.]
Hyeon-su looked into Marquis Lookburg’s deep eyes.
‘For someone who aimed for the throne, he’s a person with too good a reputation.’
After meeting Marquis Lookburg in the audience chamber, both Hyeon-su and Nel had personally looked into him.
Surprisingly, the people liked him, and when they heard news of his demotion, many people were saddened.
Such a Marquis Lookburg was supporting him?
“Escort him.”
From what Lookburg said with a gentle smile, he realized that notification was true.
Soldiers approached and supported Hyeon-su, escorting him respectfully.
And Hyeon-su was expecting one notification.
‘Won’t it ring…?’
It was the Lord’s Grace.
The effect of Lord’s Grace was written like this:
‘Activates with an 8% chance when judged that someone has received an unforgettable favor from you for life.’
‘Activates with an 8% chance when judged that someone has received an unforgettable favor from you for life.’
Hyeon-su had thoroughly experienced the power of Lord’s Grace.
Thanks to this power, he could say he had essentially conquered miner Banya and master blacksmith Fer.
Hyeon-su could now take all the members of the Gale Corps with him.
It had changed into an astronomical reward compared to originally planning to take three ordinary level 220 soldiers from this place.
But Hyeon-su thirsted as the master of guild Gwangmyeong.
‘Our guild is elite with few members.’
Looking at each guild member individually, they were the strongest.
But through a recent conversation with Nel, he learned they would still lose if they faced guilds within the top 20.
Also, our country’s number 1 guild Hwarang possessed over 500 troops alone.
NPC forces, not Users.
They had as many as 30 knights and 470 soldiers.
However, even until the moment he arrived in Abraham territory and reached the luxurious room the soldiers had guided him to, no notification came.
Hyeon-su smiled slightly.
‘Since it activates with an 8% chance, it’s natural that it’s not easy.’
He felt a little disappointed, but it couldn’t be helped.
Then Hyeon-su recalled one notification.
After hunting the Giant King, truly many notifications had descended.
Among the notifications that came somewhat late, there was also this:
[The wolf egg prepares to hatch.]
[The wolf egg will grow by consuming nutrient rate through you for a certain period.]
[You gain 31% nutrient rate.]
[The wolf egg is greatly pleased.]
Hyeon-su took out the wolf egg.
‘What kind of nutrient rate does it eat to grow?’
Hyeon-su didn’t know, but that nutrient rate came from the Achievement he established as a noble.
Assuming a normal case, Hyeon-su should have raised about 7%~10% through this expedition leader Quest.
However, he had gained an enormous nutrient rate of 31%.
But even Hyeon-su, who didn’t know that fact, could infer through the notification.
‘The wolf egg is greatly pleased…’
The fact that the egg was pleased.
It meant the egg was satisfied with preparing to hatch in his care.
And Hyeon-su thought about that nutrient rate.
Ares had countless percentage-based Quests.
Percentage-based Quests naturally gave better rewards the higher you recorded.
Anyone who wasn’t a fool could tell.
‘The higher the nutrient rate, the better wolf that comes out?’
Hyeon-su recalled the gray wolf that had dropped this wolf egg.
‘Even if something like that comes out, it would be excellent.’
He remembered.
The gray wolf with magnificent fur guarding Hyeon-su’s blacksmith shop!
Then Hyeon-su suddenly felt the egg vibrating.
[The wolf egg is proud that you did really well.]
[The wolf egg asks you to pet it since you did really well.]
“…?”
What a strange thing.
“I did well, so why are you asking me to pet you?”
Hyeon-su let out a hollow laugh. Shouldn’t it be the opposite?
Hyeon-su petted the egg with an absurd expression.
[The wolf egg feels comfortable.]
While petting the egg like that, Hyeon-su had expectations.
The notification had clearly told him.
That Marquis Lookburg would bestow the greatest reward he could give.
Marquis Lookburg, who returned to his territory with his son Look, would discuss that reward.
‘It’ll take some time until the reward assessment.’
Hyeon-su felt tired.
Thinking that the reward discussion would be finished when he woke up from a nap, he logged out.
***
Abraham territory commander Philip.
He was amazed to see all 1,056 soldiers raise their hands.
An inexplicable thrill sent shivers through him.
He was delighted that all five members of the Gale Corps he had raised had finally found their master.
And Marquis Lookburg, the lord of Araham territory, changed his evaluation of Hyeon-su in just two days.
“I finally understand His Majesty’s will. It wasn’t an act, nor did he appoint him as successor to get rid of me. He truly deserved that position.”
Philip was amazed.
He never expected Marquis Lookburg, the kingdom’s top noble, to speak so highly.
This wasn’t simply an evaluation based on saving his son Luke and hunting the Giant King.
Right now, Marquis Lookburg genuinely wanted to support him.
“It should be something that greatly helps his path, Commander Philip. What kind of reward do you think would be appropriate?”
Philip thought carefully about it.
He had essentially saved Araham territory.
If the Giant King had unleashed all his power, Araham territory would have fallen within days.
The reward for that should also be considered.
Moreover, he had saved Marquis Lookburg’s son.
“I believe the proper response for saving Lord Luke should be money. Viscounts are those with the potential to grow into barons, counts, and marquises. Therefore, what they need is money.”
Because you need money to expand your influence.
“That matches my thinking.”
There was no need to consider anything else.
After thinking for a moment, Lookburg decided on the amount.
“We’ll grant him 300,000 gold.”
300 million won in Korean currency.
It was an enormous amount that would make one’s eyes sparkle.
However, for Marquis Lookburg, one of the richest people in the kingdom, it wasn’t much money.
Furthermore, Marquis Lookburg’s heart wanted to add ten times more to that amount.
So he thought about filling that sentiment with other rewards for the future.
But that was something not easily decided.
Then a completely unexpected person entered.
Thanks to that person, Lookburg was able to prepare the most meaningful reward in the world and what Hyeon-su needed most right now.
***
Nel had talked with Hyeon-su on the phone yesterday evening.
‘He’s truly an amazing person.’
The Giant King hunt, Marquis Lookburg’s heart, the Gale Corps.
All these stories felt incredibly impressive to an ordinary person.
But even within those stories, Nel found parts that Guild Gwangmyeong needed.
[Guild Master Hyeon-su has logged in.]
As soon as the notification sounded, Nel greeted Hyeon-su.
[Nel: Hi there~]
[Hyeon-su: Yes, good morning.]
[Nel: Are you going to receive your reward now?]
[Hyeon-su: Yes, I’m planning to return to our base after meeting with Marquis Lookburg. I’m excited to see what reward he’ll give me^^]
[Nel: You’ve achieved great results, so you’ll receive something worthy of that.]
Hyeon-su was quick to notice.
[Hyeon-su: Is something wrong?]
[Nel: There’s something that might be needed for Guild Gwangmyeong.]
Nel had been thinking carefully about something after hearing Hyeon-su’s words yesterday evening.
[Nel: I’m thinking of hiring a skilled knight.]
[Hyeon-su: A knight? Why, when you’re bringing the Gale Corps this time?]
Hyeon-su was someone with many things to worry about.
So Nel was there to think about the parts he didn’t know about.
She explained the reason.
[Nel: The Gale Corps has the strength of soldiers or knights, and of course our guild members’ levels are much higher. The problem is that users shouldn’t be the ones to command and control them. We need someone strong who can control the Gale Corps in emergency situations when no one is logged in. I haven’t actually met the Gale Corps, but they must have very high pride.]
[Hyeon-su: Ah… that does seem to be the case.]
Hyeon-su understood quickly.
[Nel: Because they’re such people, we sometimes need someone with the power to strongly suppress and control them. The problem is that ordinary knights would probably struggle with this.]
[Hyeon-su: That makes sense. They’re already people who display the strength of knights.]
Now it was time for the most sensitive and important discussion.
[Hyeon-su: How much does hiring a skilled knight cost?]
[Nel: About 10,000 gold per month^^;;]
It was a huge sum amounting to 10 million won in Korean currency.
[Hyeon-su: Does it cost that much?]
Nel calmly explained why skilled knights were expensive.
[Nel: It’s expensive for guilds to hire NPC knights. Of course, ordinary knights only cost 2,000 gold, but the value of intermediate-level and above knights is beyond imagination. Also, once hired, they can’t receive their monthly pay from the country, and we have to pay that on their behalf.]
Knights are also divided into ranks.
Hyeon-su’s current level was beginner.
Then intermediate.
Advanced and supreme.
The next level was Bell’s rank, and these were usually Named NPCs with at least one title.
[Hyeon-su: How much would Named knights cost?]
Nel smiled bitterly.
[Nel: Unfortunately, Named knights can’t be hired by small guilds like us. But if we were to put a price on it, it would cost 50,000 gold per month.]
Knights who receive titles are extremely few.
Moreover, their growth potential is beyond imagination.
Then, Hyeon-su spoke.
[Hyeon-su: I just received my reward, 300,000 gold. Oh, wait a moment. It seems like they’re granting me a knight…]
[Nel: What?]
A knight?
Nel made a puzzled expression as she thought about the Araham territory.
The Araham territory was located so far in the frontier that there couldn’t possibly be any skilled knights there.
But then a puzzling whisper arrived.
[Hyeon-su: I don’t think you need to bother hiring a knight!]
***
Hyeon-su, who had received 300,000 gold from Lookbourg.
He, who had been exchanging whispers with Nel, made a puzzled expression.
Marquis Lookbourg smiled slightly.
“I’m thinking of sending you a knight.”
Usually, wouldn’t he say he would bestow one rather than just send one?
Also, through his recent whisper conversation with Nel, Hyeon-su had learned how valuable a good knight was.
And as the door opened, a knight with an impressive bearing began to enter.
Hyeon-su’s lips parted.
“…I’m not the one sending him.”
Marquis Lookbourg’s gentle tone stirred Hyeon-su’s heart.
“He came to me and pleaded.”
The knight slowly prostrated himself before him.
The look of blind faith dwelling in his eyes.
“He said that serving you would mean the nation’s peace, that he would make you king and become a commander himself.”
The prostrated knight forcefully raised one arm to his chest.
“Please take me with you.”
Hyeon-su felt an indescribable pounding in his chest as he watched him make a gesture of loyalty.
[He is one of the five talents of the Goyard Kingdom and is called the makings of a Sword Saint.]
He states the reason he volunteered.
“I realized something when I heard the words ‘mourning comes before rejoicing.'”
Lord’s Grace didn’t activate. That’s why Hyeon-su’s heart was beating like crazy.
“That if I follow you, I will be able to learn many things.”
This wasn’t due to a skill, nor was it something created by a special system.
‘Something I created with my own power alone.’
Hyeon-su took in the sight of that familiar face, and he spoke with a powerful voice.
“I will serve with complete loyalty.”
[One of the Kingdom’s five talents. Look pledges his loyalty to you.]
Look, the makings of a Sword Saint who couldn’t be bought with money.
He had become Hyeon-su’s subordinate.
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