Genius Blacksmith’s Game - Chapter 127
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The Genius Blacksmith’s Game
The Genius Blacksmith’s Game
The Genius Blacksmith’s Game
Masterpiece (3)
Masterpiece (3)
Masterpiece (3)
Black Anvil Guild.
Black Anvil is truly the greatest blacksmith guild in the Korean server.
It has the most blacksmiths and records the highest revenue.
Ranked 1st in Korean blacksmith shop subscribers.
A guild with an enormous gap in subscriber count compared to 2nd place.
Rowan, the master of such Black Anvil Guild, stopped forging in his blacksmith shop.
‘I can’t create a legend like this.’
He threw down his hammer.
Ranked 2nd among blacksmiths.
Even he, who possessed the strongest blacksmith guild called Black Anvil, had many worries lately.
He sat in his chair and pressed his throbbing temples firmly.
A few days ago, he left the group chat for blacksmiths ranked 2nd to 10th.
The reason stemmed directly from Blacksmith Hyeon.
Rowan made his choice when Blacksmith Hyeon revealed the world’s second legend.
‘Let’s maintain a friendly relationship with Hyeon.’
In fact, Rowan spoke politely to Hyeon.
He asked that if the day came when Hyeon’s Forge surpassed Black Anvil, please absorb Black Anvil.
The problem arose from here.
Rowan wasn’t someone who would maintain friendly relations with just words.
From 3rd to 10th place in the group chat.
Countless other ranked blacksmiths argued that Hyeon should be checked.
They wanted Rowan to take the lead.
But Rowan firmly refused.
Even though the secret whispers between Hyeon and Rowan didn’t spread, the blacksmiths sensed something.
And a small wave of criticism formed.
Countless blacksmiths who chose to check Hyeon.
They are currently proceeding with countless checks.
And they pressure him as if they can’t understand Rowan’s choice.
Black Anvil stood at the very peak.
Dozens of blacksmith shops are connected and serve the role of supply and demand.
When the supply of any material is cut off, or such stories are heard through the grapevine.
‘Guild Master, we hear that other blacksmiths can’t understand you.’
‘Guild Master, we hear that other blacksmiths can’t understand you.’
‘Guild Master, we hear that other blacksmiths can’t understand you.’
‘They’re presenting unfavorable contract conditions.’
‘They’re presenting unfavorable contract conditions.’
‘They’re presenting unfavorable contract conditions.’
Of course, Black Anvil isn’t small enough to be shaken by that degree, but it does take damage.
Under such pressure, Rowan left the group chat himself.
There was also a reason why he still wouldn’t bend his will amid much criticism and reproach.
‘I want to create a legend.’
The limit Rowan had reached.
For him, ‘closest to legendary’ was the end.
His blacksmith shop being the largest domestically was because his business ability was outstanding, not his skill.
‘I think Hyeon might be able to teach me that.’
Although it was a game, Rowan wanted to approach legend someday.
‘Three already.’
Rowan had heard too.
Hyeon had crafted Barad’s Sword, Dragon Light Sword, and Royal Sword.
Of course, the authenticity of the Royal Sword hadn’t been confirmed.
Rowan knew.
‘He only reaches legendary artifacts with swords.’
Where this rapidly spreading rumor had started.
The person who posted on the blacksmith community was a member of the same group chat as himself.
They really create rumors in various ways and package them like truth.
‘Disgusting.’
Then they somewhat promote it afterward.
That way people believe it more truthfully.
However, Rowan also had doubts.
‘There is the Thousand-Weight Bow though…’
He was closest to legendary.
It couldn’t compare to three legendary swords.
‘Is he really the best only at sword crafting?’
Then his secretary and user who handled various matters entered.
He spoke politely.
“Guild Master, how about saying you’ll check Hyeon, even if just in words? The guild members are anxious. Also, there are many who don’t understand.”
Naturally it was incomprehensible.
“Why would you, Guild Master, who is our country’s greatest blacksmith, do such a thing?”
Rowan smiled bitterly.
“You’ll understand someday.”
Even while saying that, Rowan felt a small distrust sprouting.
What if I’m wrong?
What if he’s someone who can’t tell me how to become legendary?
His plan looked years into the future.
That small distrust would grow larger…
“…!”
Then both Rowan and his secretary showed surprised expressions simultaneously.
[A World Message is being heard.]
World Message.
The exclusive privilege of those who accomplished wondrous deeds as judged by Pureum Corporation.
A notification that hadn’t rung even a few times domestically yet.
Rowan thought.
‘Did someone hunt something uncatchable?’
Or perhaps.
‘Has he reached a new realm?’
It was neither.
[He has crafted another legend above legend.]
“…!?”
Rowan’s eyes widened.
‘A legend above legend?’
Even among legends, they cannot all be considered equal.
Furthermore, the person who triggered the world message can choose.
Either anonymous or their desired nickname.
[His name is Blacksmith Hyeon.]
That notification made Rowan clench his fists tightly.
The notification that just echoed throughout the world had proven it.
‘I was never wrong…!’
And the anticipation that Rowan harbored.
The possibility that Hyeon could enable him to craft legends.
Rowan didn’t know.
That his choice would make him grow far more than he thought.
What are the conditions for a masterpiece?
NPCs and Users don’t know, but this is determined by accumulated data.
The supercomputer Ares records all data from billions of Users.
Since masterpieces are determined based on such data, a certain level and crafted items must be accumulated.
It emerges after such data has been accumulated.
How much understanding of artifacts did he show that day.
What skill did he demonstrate.
It can also emerge depending on what materials were used.
And just because a masterpiece was born once doesn’t mean it won’t appear again later.
When data accumulates again and again, and it’s judged to surpass this masterpiece, a masterpiece can appear again at any time.
And Hyeon-su, who couldn’t know this, was surprised.
[A masterpiece is being written.]
‘A masterpiece…?’
Hyeon-su had seen two people’s masterpieces up close so far.
One was Ren from the Beginner Zone, and one was Perda who became the Blacksmith of Gwangmyeong.
There was a common point.
The most amazing crafted item they had never been able to make was born.
[The system judges that legendary grade is insufficient.]
The notification that came made him puzzled.
Insufficient? And Hyeon-su learned one fact.
‘Could it be that there’s no higher grade than this in Ares yet?’
As if proving this, it came.
[This is the most outstanding legendary artifact among existing legends.]
[It is a legend above legend.]
[Congratulations.]
[You are the first User to reach the pinnacle of the most outstanding legendary artifact that existed.]
[World Message.]
[Your Achievement will be announced to Users worldwide.]
[You can do it anonymously or write your desired name or character name.]
Hyeon-su was delighted.
The statement that this bow was the most outstanding among all existing legends.
Even so, he became calm.
Was it okay to announce Hyeon to the world?
Was he ready for that?
‘I’m ready.’
[Blacksmith Hyeon’s name will be announced to the entire world.]
[You gain 300 Fame.]
[You gain 50 Charisma.]
These were tremendous rewards.
But there was one disappointing point.
‘The God of Blacksmiths title effect activates once a week.’
Hyeon-su had already received that privilege after crafting Ben’s spear.
Then.
[It is a legend above legend.]
[All stats increase by 8.]
[You gain 500 Fame.]
[You gain 100 Charisma.]
But it was a concern.
Even without the God of Blacksmiths title, this was an Achievement sufficient to receive rewards.
Hyeon-su rubbed his face with one hand.
‘Then what kind of power does this bow have?’
Hyeon-su checked the bow with a trembling expression.
After checking it, he couldn’t help but let out a hollow laugh.
(Hyeon’s Fourteenth Custom Crafting Bow)
Grade: Legend Above Legend
Durability: Infinite
Attack Power: 619
Restriction: Level 350~450, Horn Bow Mastery Advanced or higher
Special Abilities:
·Health 2.5%, Agility 3% increase.
·Accuracy 81% increase.
·Range 90% increase.
·Direct hit flame ignition.
·Passive Skill Expert Marksman
·Passive Skill Descendant of Jumong.
·Active Skill Before the Greatest Bow.
·Active Skill Flame-Guided Shot
·Effect announcing the appearance of the greatest bow.
Description: A legend above legends. This is Hyeon’s masterpiece defined by that very phrase.
He could understand why it was called a legend above legends.
Legendary grade bows existed on other national servers.
Those bows had attack power around 530.
But this bow was much higher than that.
Hyeon-su could be certain of one fact.
‘Over 2 billion won…’
An inexplicable excitement filled his heart.
Then.
[Nel: That was an excellent choice. Now we’re ready, aren’t we.]
Ready? What could she mean by that.
Hyeon-su judged that he was now somewhat prepared and triggered the world message.
[Nel: Ready to become our country’s greatest blacksmith shop.]
Nel was a conservative person.
He was curious why someone like her would speak with such confidence.
[Nel: You haven’t checked the outside reactions yet, right? Of course you’d have subscriber update notifications turned off.]
Hyeon-su usually kept subscriber notifications off to focus on other tasks.
[Nel: You’re going to be incredibly surprised lol]
The Nel that Hyeon-su knew wasn’t someone who spoke carelessly.
Moreover, auction house rankings were important to Guild Gwangmyeong and Hyeon-su.
Auction house rankings were the measure that indicated blacksmith guild rankings.
[You have logged out.]
As he emerged from the capsule, news was flowing from the TV that was turned on.
[A world message just rang out from the Korean server, announcing that a legend above legends has been created. The one who crafted this is Blacksmith Hyeon, one of the domestic blacksmiths…]
Hyeon-su couldn’t believe it.
Breaking news flowing from the television.
Of course, it was all game channels, but Ares was a game enjoyed by 1.2 billion people worldwide.
Hyeon-su sat down in front of his computer.
“Whoa…”
As always, Hyeon-su clicked on Internet Explorer and entered, making a surprised expression.
Naver real-time search ranking 1st place.
[Blacksmith Hyeon.]
2nd place.
[Legend Above Legends.]
And Hyeon-su entered the Ares Community.
[Where did all those fucking experts who said individual blacksmith shops can’t beat corporate ones go lololol.]
[Wow, Hyeon, you’re insane.]
[Praise God Hyeon.]
[This is Korea’s craftsman, you people of the world!]
The Ares Community had nothing but stories about Hyeon.
That wasn’t all.
Internet articles.
[Blacksmith Hyeon. Receiving attention from people worldwide.]
[Hyeon, the first creator of a legend above legends among 1.2 billion users. What is his identity?]
Hyeon-su tried to log into the auction house while looking at these unbelievable stories.
But something strange happened.
He couldn’t get past the pure white screen.
Then a notification appeared.
[A temporary error has occurred due to a large increase in subscribers.]
[Please try again in a moment.]
‘To this extent…?’
Hyeon-su couldn’t hide his excitement.
How high would it go.
This would determine the future.
‘Another masterpiece might come out, but it would take a long time.’
That’s why this subscriber count was important. Hyeon-su closed his eyes, trying to calm down.
Then Hyeon-su fell asleep.
Come to think of it, Hyeon-su hadn’t rested while crafting the bow.
And when he opened his eyes, 7 hours had passed.
Hyeon-su tried to log in again.
The server seemed much more stable than before, allowing him to log in easily.
Hyeon-su slowly clicked ‘Go to My Auction House.’
‘The existing subscriber count was…’
After the Dragon Light Sword unboxing, Hyeon’s Forge subscribers and ranking had been continuously dropping.
It was natural.
With no supply, it would drop. As a result, he had fallen to 680,000 subscribers and 23rd place in rankings.
Soon, Hyeon-su checked the updated subscriber count and couldn’t help but jump up.
“Cr-crazy…!”
He couldn’t believe it and had to check once more.
[Hyeon’s Forge subscribers: 1,130,013 people.]
[Currently ranked 9th in Korean Blacksmith Shop subscriber rankings.]
It was the moment Hyeon’s Forge settled into the top 10.
At that time.
The VVIP hospital room where Kang Hyeon-tae was staying.
News that a nurse had turned on was playing.
[…The blacksmith who has been gathering public attention is known to be the owner of Hyeon’s Forge.]
[People around the world are showing interest in what method he used for crafting.]
The nurse who came out after washing the wet towel had a puzzled expression.
‘What? It seemed like he smiled slightly? Am I mistaken?’
When she looked at him again, he had the same expression as before.
Click
She closed the door and left.
After a while.
Twitch
A small movement occurred and then disappeared.
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