Genius Blacksmith’s Game - Chapter 26

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The Genius Blacksmith’s Game

 

 

 

 

God of Blacksmiths (2)

 

 

 

The tower masters of the Blacksmith’s Tower let out cries of astonishment.

“How could this be…”

“Why is the sword bestowed by the god…”

When Hyeon-su opened the door to the place where the ritual was being held, the top floor was engulfed in vibrations.

The sword embedded in the center.

The sword that hadn’t budged even when Daeng, the Sword Blacksmith’s Tower master, tried to pull it out, had pulled itself free and was floating before the Outsider named Hyeon-su.

“…He did it.”

Daeng, who was the first to understand the reason, had his face filled with ecstasy.

Anyone could see the appearance of that sword.

Please grab me quickly!

You are qualified!

Ah, I’m so happy I could go crazy meeting a blacksmith like you!

“Just how magnificently did he complete it…”

Daeng, trailing off his words, looked at the tower masters. Before he knew it, the tower masters’ faces were filled with greed.

Their eyes were seething with desire to somehow possess that man for themselves.

From now on, the tower masters of the Blacksmith’s Tower in this place would desperately struggle to have that man.

They must have realized that if they had him under their command, they could grasp many things.

Even if he became a descendant of a god, right now that guy was still a greenhorn. Of course, he was a tremendous being whose starting point differed from ordinary people.

A being who would shine brighter as time passed.

Of course, he coveted that guy too.

But not now. He needed to go out into the world to experience more and grow.

If he entered under any tower, he would be able to grow quickly, but in the end he would only become someone who belonged to them.

‘Is the choice his to make…?’

Daeng couldn’t see any way to stop it right now. He could see Hyeon-su reaching out his hand to grab the sword.

 

 

 

‘Finally, legendary class…!’

Hyeon-su’s heart burned hot as he reached for the sword.

He simply loved the profession of blacksmithing.

He had devoted his entire life to this blacksmithing work that no one else did.

Although it was inside a game, the fact that he could advance as a more special blacksmith than others even within this made him happy.

Moreover, he was curious about what the name of that legendary class would be and what path he would walk.

Finally, Hyeon-su grasped that sword.

 

[The sword left by the God of Blacksmiths admires the Achievement you have accomplished.]

[You will become a beacon on the path of blacksmithing that was shunned.]

[You will show new strength on the path of blacksmithing that was despised as weak.]

[The name of that class.]

[Descendant of the God of Blacksmiths. Descendant of Aska!]

 

Hyeon-su, who had been thinking he would become a legendary class, was flustered.

‘Is there such a class?’

God class.

It was a class he had never heard of in his life.

Users had known about legendary classes in advance through CEO Lee Se-jin’s statement before their appearance.

‘Legendary class. That class will become the dream class of all users.’

Users around the world went wild over this.

With just the hope that they too might become a legendary class.

But a god class?

An additional notification came.

Ding!

 

[Congratulations.]

[The first god class.]

[You have changed jobs to Descendant of Aska.]

[Descendant of Aska is special.]

[A blacksmith but also a strong warrior.]

[Your stats will change to allow you to emerge as a strong warrior…]

[This is corrected.]

[Your stats are already worthy of a strong warrior.]

[Changed to gaining 10 to all stats, which is superior to existing bonuses.]

 

Hyeon-su couldn’t collect his thoughts.

’10 to all stats…?’

Hyeon-su currently possessed a total of seven stats. The five basic stats plus Dexterity and Charisma.

The total amount of stats that went up was 70.

Considering that he received 5 bonus stats per level up, he had gained stats that would require leveling up 14 times.

And the notifications weren’t over yet.

 

[From now on, you will receive skill bonuses from the God of Blacksmiths and start from artisan-level skills or higher…]

[This is corrected.]

[Your blacksmithing skills are already judged to be artisan-level or higher.]

[The reward is changed to acquiring additional Active Skills.]

[You acquire the title God of Blacksmiths.]

[You acquire Divine Custom Creation, which could previously only be obtained by reaching level 100.]

 

‘Although it’s a class I’ve never heard of…’

He was certain. It would be a class that far surpassed legendary classes.

He first checked the God of Blacksmiths title.

 

(God of Blacksmiths)

Unique Title

Grade: SSS

Special Abilities:

·Mastery proficiency increases according to artifact creation type and grade.

·Example) Sword Mastery increases when crafting swords, Shield Mastery increases when crafting shields.

·Stat increase effects from first artifact creation are maintained.

·Example) All stats increase by 1 when crafting Rare Artifacts, 2 for Epic Artifacts, 4 for Unique Artifacts, 6 for Legendary Artifacts. Only one artifact per week applies.

·No restrictions on artifact material usage.

·Artifact Enhancement probability increased by 50%.

·When you accomplish amazing feats as a Blacksmith, others may respect you more or gain enlightenment.

·Skills may be additionally unlocked when doing anything related to Blacksmithing work.

 

‘Huh…?’

Hyeon-su blinked for a moment.

‘Did I see something wrong?’

But even after rubbing his eyes, it didn’t change.

The God of Blacksmiths title was SSS grade.

‘I’ve never heard of anyone having an SSS grade title…’

Of course, he had heard of Users with SS grade titles.

But there were fewer than twenty of them worldwide.

However, Users were confident that someone with SSS grade would eventually appear.

‘That User is me?’

Hyeon-su suppressed his pounding heart and pondered the title’s effects.

‘Just by crafting anything, mastery increases?’

Mastery.

All Users gain something called mastery upon Job Change.

Swordsmen get Sword Mastery.

Archers get Bow Mastery.

Tanks get Shield Mastery.

Cooks get Cooking Mastery.

There are dozens of different types of mastery.

The important thing is that this mastery gained upon Job Change becomes the core of each profession.

The moment a User changes jobs to Swordsman, their sword attack power increases by about 30% compared to Users who haven’t changed jobs.

This is due to the power of Sword Mastery.

Of course, it’s only basic Sword Mastery, but it produces that much power.

‘But I…’

If I make a sword, Sword Mastery increases.

If I make a bow, Bow Mastery increases.

‘If I make shields or armor, Shield Mastery increases? Then even though I’m a Blacksmith, I can become strong?’

Moreover, this title allows me to maintain rewards when crafting first-time grades.

Hyeon-su gained +1 to all stats when he crafted a Rare Artifact.

This is common to all Blacksmiths.

It was prepared as a reward for the Blacksmith profession.

But after that, you don’t receive this reward even when making Rare grade items.

However, the Descendant of the God of Blacksmiths class could receive this reward permanently, though limited to once per week.

‘This is absolutely ridiculous…’

Hyeon-su’s mouth fell open.

He felt that with just this one title, he could advance overwhelmingly beyond ordinary classes.

‘I’m no longer restricted by material level limits…’

When Hyeon-su obtained the Beginner Zone Mithril Ore, he spent an extremely long time due to usage level restrictions.

But there are no such restrictions anymore.

Level 100 materials too.

Level 300 materials too.

It means weapon crafting is now possible without level-based restrictions.

‘It far transcends legendary classes…’

After checking the title, he also examined Divine Custom Crafting.

 

(Divine Custom Crafting)

Active Skill

Grade: Divine

Level: 1

Effect:

·You will be guided to custom craft artifacts that the target currently desperately needs.

·You can custom craft artifacts that you currently desperately need.

·You can add desired effects to artifacts you want to craft.

·However, you cannot craft absurd things.

·You can add up to 100% of the effects you want to include.

 

‘Hmm…’

Hyeon-su made a puzzled expression. While the title was obviously ‘Oh, this is incredibly good!’, he felt he needed to learn more about this.

Then Hyeon-su could see the sword he was holding automatically enter his inventory.

 

[Job Quest: The sword left by the God of Blacksmiths can be progressed at level 100.]

 

Users who have changed jobs can receive job quests whenever they level up or meet certain conditions after obtaining their profession.

Ordinary Blacksmiths are known to learn only two things upon Job Change: ‘Auto-Crafting’ and ‘Basic Blacksmith Skills’.

And they’re known to gain skills by leveling up or receive additional skills through job quests based on level achievement.

As Hyeon-su levels up and progresses, things related to the God of Blacksmiths will be revealed.

Just looking at the ‘God of Blacksmiths’ title alone, it far transcends ordinary Users’.

‘There’s no rush.’

Even this much would be of great help to Hyeon-su.

After checking everything and coming outside, a Blacksmith blocked Hyeon-su’s path.

He was a tower master named Colson, wearing clothes with bow patterns drawn on them.

 

 

 

Colson, the tower master of the Bow Blacksmith’s Tower, was a greedy person who also knew well how to handle Outsiders.

They cannot see the future for the immediate rewards before their eyes.

Not only that?

They hope to build virtue with someone in his position in this land or come under them.

Knowing this, Colson, who stepped forward as the second-in-command, spoke.

“Congratulations, Descendant of the God of Blacksmiths.”

“Thank you.”

The Outsider named Hyeon-su smiled slightly. Colson wanted to take the Outsider named Hyeon-su with him.

To do so, he threw out bait.

“How about coming with me to the Bow Blacksmith’s Tower? I’ll help your growth as much as possible, and I’m thinking of recommending you as deputy tower master of the Bow Blacksmith’s Tower.”

 

[Colson offers you the position of deputy tower master of the Bow Blacksmith’s Tower.]

[The deputy tower master of the Bow Blacksmith’s Tower is at least a baron-level position.]

[The deputy tower master of the Bow Blacksmith’s Tower receives 50,000 gold in tribute annually.]

[The deputy tower master of the Bow Blacksmith’s Tower can operate a Blacksmith Shop with 500 Blacksmiths under their command.]

 

“…?”

Hyeon-su looked surprised.

There was the baron-level position, but realistically, what was most visible was the money.

‘50,000 gold annually?’

Ares is three times faster than Reality.

So in reality, it’s like earning 150,000 gold.

In other words, Hyeon-su could earn 150 million a year just by becoming a vice tower master.

And Daeng’s expression, watching this scene, was tinged with pity. He knew Colson’s thoughts.

‘He plans to keep him under his control and thoroughly exploit him.’

A vice tower master is ultimately lower in rank than a tower master. He would have to live subordinated under him.

Daeng knew Colson better than anyone.

He would thoroughly exploit the one who held the position of the God of Blacksmiths, then eventually aim for his position.

However, Daeng desperately hoped for the myth to come true. There was a saying in the myth.

The God of Blacksmiths is one who will lead all tower masters, and furthermore, all blacksmiths.

It wasn’t a position to remain as a mere vice tower master.

In other words, as soon as Hyeon-su became vice tower master, he would only make a name for himself as a bow blacksmith within that role.

A period of stagnation in growth would come.

However, this was solely his choice.

Stopping him might just be Daeng’s own greed.

Then Hyeon-su answered.

“It’s fine.”

“…?”

Colson showed a perplexed expression.

Why?

“My friend, think about it once more. The position of vice tower master is one that any Outsider would be dying to have. Although Blacksmith Smith is better than the current tower masters, in your time you coveted the vice tower master position.”

“No, I have no intention of entering under anyone’s command. I would appreciate it if you would refrain from such offers.”

Daeng’s eyes wavered as he looked at him. Colson didn’t know, but he read the expression of the Outsider named Hyeon-su.

That expression was exactly like this:

‘How could a tiger cub enter under a cat?’

Daeng, who had come to know him, burst into wild laughter.

“Ha, hahahaha, hahahahaha!”

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