Genius Blacksmith’s Game - Chapter 112
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The Genius Blacksmith’s Game
The Genius Blacksmith’s Game
The Most Pathetic Sword (1)
The Most Pathetic Sword (1)
Lukk, one of the kingdom’s five talents.
He had no desire to become king.
Unlike his father who was wise, intelligent, and knew how to earn the love of all people, all he could do was swing a sword gracefully.
So he had a dream.
That was to become the capital commander who protects the king.
And Lukk knew that would be a story for quite some time in the future.
He didn’t know who the king would be at that time, but he hoped for one thing.
‘In this chaotic and troubled world. A king who wisely leads the kingdom.’
When he first saw Hyeon-su, he was angry.
He looked down on him for ultimately being a blacksmith, and was amazed when he swung the club.
And seeing him speak the true essence while standing among those who were rejoicing, he considered him the material of a true monarch.
As expected…
To him pledging loyalty, Hyeon-su spoke of something other than greed.
“Sir Lukk, you should be punished, shouldn’t you?”
“I believe this will serve as that punishment.”
Yes, this too was part of a demotion.
Lukk was someone who could become a royal knight in any foreign or domestic country once he left Araham territory.
What he chose was merely Guild Gwangmyeong, and becoming subordinate to someone of equal rank to himself – what else could it be but punishment?
“I permit it. And stay in Araham territory for a while before coming.”
Lukk was happy.
First, because he had accepted him,
Second, because he was showing consideration for him.
He had given him time to say farewell to his father.
Lukk was certain.
Indeed, he was the material of a good monarch.
***
Having accepted Lukk as a subordinate and stepping outside, Hyeon-su couldn’t hide his anticipation.
Of course, he also thoroughly distinguished between public and private matters.
Lukk had to pay for his reckless actions, and he thought that taking him recklessly might cause unnecessary damage to Gwangmyeong.
But if he received punishment in the form of a demotion as Lukk said, there would be no problem.
Hyeon-su reviewed the information of Lukk, whom he had newly recruited.
(Lukk)
Grade: Epic
Type: Retainer
Level: 290
Attack Power: 3,040
Defense: 2,805
Special Abilities:
·Passive Skill Outstanding Commander.
·Passive Skill Advancing Swordsmanship.
·Passive Skill Talent to learn many things from one.
·Active Skill Bayard Swordsmanship.
·Active Skill Awakening.
Potential: 121
Current Experience: 67%
Description: Has the talent that might become a Sword Saint. Has the talent to learn many things from one. Grows faster than any other knight and is intelligent. Also, from a young age, he was already called one of the kingdom’s five talents and known by the name of Sword Saint material.
He brought up the Ares Community with a hologram and also checked the status windows of general knights.
‘This is insane, really…’
The knight Hyeon-su just checked was an NPC knight of the same level as Lukk, who had just been knighted.
The core information of a knight posted by a guild master user on the Ares Community was as follows:
Attack Power 2,301
Defense 1,999
Potential 70.
But what about Lukk?
Though clearly the same level, he was completely different.
Attack Power 3,040
Defense 2,805
Potential 121.
Even at the same level, it clearly showed the difference between named and non-named knights.
And Nel had said directly.
Named knights.
In other words, knights with titles required paying about 50 million won or more per month to command.
But the Lukk that Hyeon-su saw was better than most Named NPC knights.
‘Though not better than Bella.’
Bella was estimated to have talent close to a Sword King.
And not long after Hyeon-su came out, Lukk emerged.
‘I should go back now.’
Just as he was about to return to the base, a group approached.
At the center of the group was a soldier named Fel.
These were the ones Hyeon-su had led when he received the Subjugation Leader Quest.
“Commander…!”
Fel prostrated himself, and the other soldiers followed suit.
They were feeling regret that they couldn’t follow Hyeon-su.
Hyeon-su also couldn’t help but feel regret.
‘If only it weren’t for the system’s limitations…’
He wanted to take them all with him.
Then.
[The loyalty of 29 soldiers is at MAX.]
[When you later obtain the title of Baron, you can choose and obtain about 50 soldiers of your choice.]
[However, their will shall be respected.]
What Hyeon-su had shown them and accomplished was miraculous.
The God of Blacksmiths was telling him this, like the hint given to prevent the Royal Sword from scattering.
Before leaving, Hyeon-su said to them.
“Wait just a little, I’ll come back to get you all soon.”
“We’ll be waiting!”
Pel and the soldiers forcefully placed their right fists over their left chests.
It was the Ares-style greeting that signified loyalty.
And when Hyeon-su returned to the base, Pel said.
“When do you think he’ll come back for us?”
“Well? If it’s Lord Hyeon-su, wouldn’t one year be enough?”
Raising one’s title was a very difficult task.
But they didn’t know.
That they would meet again sooner than expected.
***
Nel’s heart grew warm.
A small blacksmith shop in one territory.
Hyeon-su entered with his coat fluttering, followed by one knight behind him.
And five people who looked ordinary like regular soldiers.
Nel knew their true nature.
The single knight was material to become a sword saint in the future and would lead the gradually increasing forces.
Also, the five soldiers had strength equal to knights and would be deployed for soldier training and covert missions in the future.
‘I told him to bring three soldiers…’
Hyeon-su had brought people better than a hundred soldiers.
After sending them out, they had a conversation.
“What will you do with the Gale Wind Corps members?”
To this, Hyeon-su gave a wise answer.
“The Gale Wind Corps are nameless soldiers. I think we should prepare lodging for them around this area and deploy them in various places.”
Deploying meant disguising them as fruit vendors, weapon merchants, or passersby to hide them.
Future enemies would be swallowed when they entered our jaws without knowing our strength.
Nel was inwardly amazed at Hyeon-su who thought the same as her.
Then she remembered something.
“Didn’t you say you were going to hear the rehabilitation treatment results today?”
“That’s right.”
Small expectation was lingering on Hyeon-su’s face.
Nel could feel it.
‘He wants to hold a hammer again not only in Ares but also in reality.’
It couldn’t be helped.
After all, Ares was a virtual world.
Also, for Hyeon-su who had lived his entire life only as a blacksmith, the rehabilitation treatment of his right hand would be very meaningful.
“There doesn’t seem to be anything special for a while, so go with peace of mind. I’ll pray for good results.”
And Hyeon-su logged out with anticipation.
After logging out and coming outside, Hyeon-su’s heart was pounding.
‘I’ve paid all the treatment fees and can soon remove the scars too.’
But what Hyeon-su needed most right now wasn’t such things.
Hyeon-su looked at his right hand full of scars.
Fortunately, his current right hand had no problems with daily life.
But what Hyeon-su wanted was to start blacksmithing work again with this hand.
Therefore, Hyeon-su was ready to put his best effort into rehabilitation more than anyone else.
He departed for the hospital with an excited heart.
***
Doctor Kim Jin-seop had been in a good mood lately.
Strangely, just seeing one young man made him feel good and energetic.
And he thought it was possible because it was the young man named Hyeon-su.
He was happier than anyone when the administration office told him ‘Mr. Hyeon-su has paid all his hospital bills in full.’
Jin-seop knew that he wouldn’t do anything bad, and recently heard from Hyeon-su that it was ‘wealth earned from a game called Ares.’
Jin-seop hoped.
‘I hope he continues to succeed.’
But his feelings were miserable, and the expression of Hyeon-su sitting across from him was even worse.
Jin-seop felt complicated about having to deliver such news.
Hyeon-su’s x-ray photos were placed in front of them.
“Do you remember? That I said I would do my best.”
Jin-seop had previously told Hyeon-su, who wanted to start rehabilitation, that it might be impossible.
To which Hyeon-su said he would still try.
“…Yes.”
Jin-seop wanted to do his best.
But the results were not good.
“As I said, if you continue forging with your right hand, even I cannot guarantee what will happen to that right hand.”
Hyeon-su’s expression was not good.
“Right now, there’s no problem playing catch, driving, or doing anything else, right? But I’m telling you that if you start blacksmith work, you might not even be able to do those things.”
Seeing his expression becoming miserable, Jin-seop’s heart also felt heavy.
And it wasn’t all pessimistic content.
“A treatment method for Mr. Hyeon-su’s case that’s waiting for FDA approval in America might come out soon. Let’s wait until then.”
In fact, even Jin-seop didn’t know whether this would take six months, two years, or if approval would never come.
Hyeon-su’s expression wasn’t good, perhaps because he knew this too, and Jin-seop spoke with a bitter voice.
“I’m sorry. There’s nothing I can do.”
Sometimes Jin-seop had to give harsh truths.
“Mr. Hyeon-su, you said you wanted to try physical therapy at the blacksmith shop, right?”
Jin-seop recalled his conversation with Hyeon-su from a few days ago.
Hyeon-su’s blacksmith shop.
It was being built quickly with Chairman Lee Tae-seong’s help.
Actually, the blacksmith shop was almost completed, and he knew they just needed to rebuild their home that was connected to the blacksmith shop.
Jin-seop spoke firmly.
“Unfortunately, that seems difficult. Currently, you should focus on treatment to improve daily life, not focus on blacksmithing work.”
Jin-seop saw the expression of a young man whose world had collapsed.
Watching Hyeon-su’s powerless retreating figure, he couldn’t say anything.
Of course, there was the tiny hope of American treatment methods, but even that was uncertain.
“Haah…”
Jin-seop had seen countless patients’ despair until now.
Among all those despairs, this was the most heartbreaking story.
When several days had passed like that, Jin-seop received one puzzling phone call.
-Hello, this is Kim Hye-in.
She said she was an Ares user with the nickname Nel and worked with Hyeon-su.
-Mr. Hyeon-su hasn’t been answering calls for several days. Did he say anything to you, doctor?
“Excuse me?”
Jin-seop was flustered.
He had a fleeting thought but then shook his head.
‘If it’s the Hyeon-su I know, that can’t be.’
That was his conviction.
Even when he tried calling, the phone was turned off.
Suddenly, Jin-seop thought of Hyeon-su’s blacksmith shop.
Late at night, Jin-seop hurriedly drove his car toward where Hyeon-su’s blacksmith shop was located.
Late at night.
Jin-seop felt unbearable anger.
Because he could see the blacksmith shop illuminated by fire in the distance.
He knew Hyeon-su’s heart better than anyone.
But there was a reason Jin-seop had earnestly pleaded with him.
Jin-seop had seen people who became completely paralyzed after reckless attempts.
Of course, it was the worst-case scenario, but as a doctor, it was natural for him to assume the worst.
He ran frantically.
‘What are you doing right now!’
He thought to shout and drag him out of the blacksmith shop.
However, he was entranced by the flames rising before his eyes.
Without realizing it, his lips parted.
“….”
He watched him silently.
It was the first time.
The first time he had seen his patient Hyeon-su smile so joyfully.
And it was wondrous.
Inside the blacksmith shop filled with sweltering heat, the movements of a master craftsman he had never seen in his life.
Without realizing it, he stared in fascination.
At his happy smile, he couldn’t help but smile happily himself.
And….
Clang
Claaang-!
Claaang-!
He finally came to his senses at the beautiful ringing sound.
Jin-seop is a doctor.
He doesn’t believe in miracles.
Medically speaking, Hyeon-su’s right hand was absolutely unable to do blacksmith work ever again.
‘But how…?’
Jin-seop couldn’t help but take a step back.
This is not a miracle.
It’s not something that can’t be explained medically either.
Yes, this is.
‘Only, his left hand…!?’
It was something possible because it was Hyeon-su.
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