Genius Blacksmith’s Game - Chapter 269

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The Genius Blacksmith’s Game
Party of the Supreme Ones (9)
Hyeon-su was certain of it.
‘This will be an unprecedented reward.’
The higher the difficulty, the greater the rewards a User receives.
‘I must grow, and I possess the capacity to grow far more than anyone else in this current situation.’
This was when the high-rankers’ levels hovered between 420 and 440.
Hyeon-su, barely at level 370, had far more room to grow than them, Bahala, or Kabel.
Even the notification that sounded when Gremory demonified.
[Sudden Quest: The sealing reward has been modified.]
[Upon successful sealing, experience gain and Artifact drop rate increase by 30%.]
‘Graut gave me 3.3 million experience points back then.’
A notification arrived amid the anticipation.
[You have successfully sealed the demon Gremory.]
[Congratulations.]
[You are the first User to acquire over 10 million experience points.]
[You acquire 10,312,051 experience points.]
[Level up.]
[Level up.]
[Level up.]
[Level up…]
Hyeon-su could barely maintain his composure.
‘Ten million…?’
Even after obtaining experience equivalent to 66% of his total.
Hyeon-su’s throat moved with a gulp.
The level that soon appeared.
[Master Craftsman Hyeon-su Lv.399]
Hyeon-su could not contain his amazement. A User in the level 370s had leveled up 27 levels in a single stroke.
Even Hyeon-su himself found it astonishing.
‘Just how much stronger have I become through this battle?’
Internal resonance and internal harmony, plus experience gain from Hunting.
It was beyond Hyeon-su’s ability to comprehend.
Yet the rewards were not finished.
I anticipate the dropped items and Gold from a transcendent being.
These dropped items and Gold would also be divided according to contribution.
[You acquire 1,331,689 Gold.]
‘What the—1.3 billion won? A single mob dropped 2 billion?’
It was an amount that defied common sense.
Yet Hyeon-su’s mouth had turned bitter.
Hyeon-su possessed a special gathering skill that other Blacksmiths did not have.
This gathering was a means for the Blacksmith to achieve self-sufficiency, and at times it granted access to materials others could never obtain.
However, the probability of successful gathering was low, and because of this, I had failed to acquire Gremory’s horns or wings of transcendent grade.
‘Gremory’s horns were truly substantial, though.’
In reality, Gremory’s appearance was divided into before and after demonization.
The horns that were already massive before demonization had grown several times larger after she underwent the transformation.
Moreover, as an actual Blacksmith, Hyeon-su could see at a glance what material the demon’s horns were meant for.
‘The finest material for a Horn Bow.’
A Horn Bow primarily uses Water Buffalo Horn as its main material.
And there was a saying among the masses.
‘The source of a demon’s power originates from their horns.’
Perhaps I had considered it an opportunity to test that possibility.
But such thoughts were futile.
‘After all, I couldn’t acquire it… wait?’
A notification surfaced, and I realized I had overlooked two crucial aspects.
The first oversight was that defeating a legendary monster drops a Legendary Grade Artifact.
This was why Users were so desperate to hunt ‘legendary monsters,’ and the formula held that transcendent beings dropped transcendent Artifacts.
[You acquire Gremory’s Ring.]
The second was that the Crafting skill sometimes granted access to materials others might never obtain.
Differently put, it indirectly revealed materials that the target might already drop.
[Party Leader Bahala acquires Gremory’s Horn.]
“…!?”
The demon’s material I thought I had failed to acquire.
Bahala had obtained it.
And the most important thing in a party was trust and distribution.
Although they divided the spoils according to contribution, the party members had to coordinate appropriately for fair distribution.
In other words, while I had obtained the first transcendent-grade drop item, Gremory’s Ring, it was not yet certain who would ultimately possess it.
Before sharing, I examined Gremory’s Ring.
(Gremory’s Ring)
Grade: Transcendent
Durability: Infinite
Defense: 147
Requirement: Level 399 or higher
Special Abilities:
·Attack and defense power against evil increased by 15%.
·Ordinary evils recognized by the system fear a power they cannot approach.
·Capable of tracking the locations of Legion Commanders.
·Active Skill: Gremory’s Authority.
·Active Skill: Summon Gremory.
Description: A ring worn by the demon Gremory, used to borrow the power of Legion Commanders, and sometimes serves as proof of having hunted a demon.
‘…?’
Hyeon-su couldn’t help but be flustered.
It was because of what was clearly written on Gremory’s ring.
‘Summon Gremory?’
It was an utterly absurd effect.
First, I checked it sequentially.
(Gremory’s Authority)
Active Skill
Mana Cost: 1,000
Cooldown: 30 minutes
Effect:
·You can use the power of the 22 Legion Commanders.
·However, you can only use one of the 22 Legion Commanders’ powers, and once selected, it cannot be changed for 3 months.
It was quite an appealing power.
‘If I could have borrowed all the powers of the 22 Legion Commanders, that would have been better, but then the balance would have been completely broken.’
Cleverly, the power a User could borrow through this ring was limited to one, and even that could only be changed once every three months.
‘So I can check the list too?’
The names of the Legion Commanders and their characteristics scrolled across my vision.
(Summon Gremory)
Active Skill.
Mana Cost: 300 per second
Cooldown: Once per month
Effect:
·You can summon the demon Gremory.
·However, the demon Gremory has no obligation to be loyal to you.
·The demon Gremory may kill the summoner.
·You can dismiss the summon at will.
“???”
Hyeon-su was bewildered.
Suddenly, as I stared at this ring, another notification rang out as if reminding me of the danger.
[You contributed the most to sealing the demon Gremory.]
[On the day the demon Gremory’s seal is broken, she will lead the 22 Legions to destroy everything of yours.]
Summon Gremory.
With just this alone, this ring could be called transcendent-grade.
The problem was that it seemed completely useless.
Just as the notification said, Gremory currently despised me more than anyone.
She would attack me the moment she appeared.
‘Is there any being capable of forming a rapport with a demon?’
For this ring to truly exert its transcendent power, Gremory would need to obey my commands.
‘Just in case, maybe someday Gremory will come to serve me….’
[Demons cannot be tamed. Please exercise caution when using this ring.]
‘…Nonsense.’
Hyeon-su grasped the reality of the situation.
Demons had always treated humans as insects.
If the day ever came when he could truly command Gremory, it would only be after he’d slain Baal himself.
‘A pretty lie. That’s all this is.’
The initial drop transcendent material’s actual power appeared to be nothing more than Legendary Grade.
That Legendary Grade was the ability to borrow one of the 22 demons’ powers.
Bahala, Kabel, and the others approached after confirming the rewards.
“Can you share Gremory’s Horn with us?”
“Of course.”
Hyeon-su placed his final hope on this.
Please, let Gremory’s Horn be magnificent!
(Gremory’s Horn)
Grade: Transcendent
Restriction: Level 500 or higher Blacksmith
Difficulty: Extreme
Special Abilities
·Penetration increases by 330% when crafting Bows.
·Accuracy increases by 160% when crafting Bows.
·Critical Hit probability increases by 300% when crafting Bows.
·Strength, Agility, and Stamina increase by 25% or more.
·Attack Speed increases by 80% or more.
·Durability increases infinitely.
·Weight applies at 50% or less of normal Weapons.
·All Skills +3 applied.
·Attack power against Good increases by 350%.
·Magic stat increases by 450.
·Skills related to Hellfire can be applied.
·Anyone can handle it freely.
“Gasp!?”
Hyeon-su was astounded.
He could say with certainty.
‘This surpasses any material I’ve ever obtained.’
Including the Ore from the Transcendent Grade Box, and including the Mythstone.
From the start, it stated that penetration increases by 330%.
Of course, the percentages written on Artifact materials only indicate what’s theoretically possible.
In reality, even achieving around 50% of the stated value is exceptional.
Still, that meant 165% penetration would be applied.
And just from reading the description, I could tell.
This material itself was optimized exactly as I’d anticipated—perfect for crafting a Bow.
Moreover, Hyeon-su possessed an innate talent for crafting Horn Bows, much like the one he had made for Jumong.
‘If only I had this material.’
If Hyeon-su could obtain the branches of the true World Tree in the future.
‘A bow crafted from them might surpass even ten of Jumong’s Horn Bows.’
Of course, that was assuming success.
Hyeon-su felt a burning desire ignite within him.
It was the desire to obtain Gremory’s horn by any means necessary.
‘I’ll pay for it myself.’
As mentioned, the spoils from a party hunt had to be divided among members.
Though Hyeon-su’s contribution had been the greatest, he was prepared to pay additional compensation beyond his share to secure the horn.
While holding the horn for information sharing.
“Why aren’t you taking it with you?”
“Huh?”
Hyeon-su, who had been about to make an offer, tilted his head in confusion.
“It’s yours.”
“…What?”
Hyeon-su was bewildered. Gremory’s horn was material that could fetch over a billion gold on the spot.
Yet both Bahala and Kabel accepted it without hesitation.
“Without you, we couldn’t have hunted Gremory. Besides, I’ve already obtained something far more valuable.”
Bahala bowed with genuine sincerity.
“It’s all thanks to you. Because of you, I can walk the path to becoming a Sword God much faster.”
Bahala’s words made Hyeon-su’s heart race.
Bahala might well be the most arrogant User in the world.
But no one could fault him for it.
He had every right to be.
Such genuine sincerity from Bahala.
Yet Hyeon-su understood this wasn’t happening solely on Bahala’s terms.
Looking at Kabel, he too stood with arms crossed, his expression one of absolute certainty.
“Take the horn, and Gremory’s ring as well.”
“You two really…”
Hyeon-su couldn’t help but be moved.
It wasn’t just their consideration.
The fact that he had forged a friendship with the most remarkable people in this world moved him deeply.
But he couldn’t simply accept without giving in return.
“At least let me pay something…”
Just as he was about to offer partial payment, Bahala delivered a brutal truth.
“One reason we’re giving it to you is because you don’t have much money.”
Hyeon-su was taken aback.
‘Wait, I have plenty of money though?’
Of course, much of it was being invested into his Territory’s operations.
But Hyeon-su was now a man who owned buildings worth billions of won in Hapjeong.
Of course, he’d only managed to gather five billion so far and hadn’t paid the final installment yet.
I have plenty of money too!
Hyeon-su was about to say this when his words caught in his throat.
Bahala was the world’s greatest User, and Kabel reigned supreme as the finest Information Broker.
Articles he’d read about the two of them came flooding back.
-World Ranking 1st: Bahala. Estimated personal assets exceeding 300 billion won.
-The Greatest Information Broker Kabel. Estimated average commission: 700 million won. Kabel’s wealth surpasses the combined fortunes of all other Information Brokers ranked 2nd through 20th.
Bahala spoke.
“I don’t want to see my friend’s shoulders drooping from lack of money.”
“Ah….”
“Same here. Hang in there. You’ll have plenty of money someday too.”
“Ah….”
Hyeon-su felt grateful, but his eyes stung with warmth.
Of course, he could feel their sincerity.
They were wrapping it up that way so he wouldn’t feel burdened.
Hyeon-su spoke about Gremory’s ring.
“This ring is Transcendent Grade, but it doesn’t have value proportional to that. Want to check it out?”
Hyeon-su seemed to need to vent.
That it was disappointing, really.
But when Kabel and Bahala examined it, their hearts raced wildly and their eyes transformed.
‘…He’s just giving this away? I must have been insane.’
‘I want to ask for it back.’
They saw something Hyeon-su hadn’t noticed.
But they didn’t reproach him. They were rulers standing above even the high-rankers.
And knowing that mentioning this would burden him, they said nothing.
The two of them understood.
‘This ring must not be defined merely as a Summon ring.’
Both men thought the same thing simultaneously.
‘This ring triggers the most powerful abnormal status effect that doesn’t exist in this world.’
Their hearts thundered.
If, by chance, Hyeon-su encountered tens of thousands of enemies, that army would receive notifications like these.
[Demon Descent.]
[You have been afflicted with the abnormal status: Extreme Despair.]
[You have been afflicted with the abnormal status: Extreme Frustration.]
[You have been afflicted with the abnormal status: Extreme Terror.]
[Abnormal status…]
[Abnormal status…]
And at that time, they didn’t know.
That Hyeon-su would wield it in his own way, far more brilliantly than anyone could imagine.
There was one thing I could be certain of.
‘Hyeon-su had received the most valuable reward in Ares.’

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