Genius Blacksmith’s Game - Chapter 36

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The Genius Blacksmith’s Game

 

 

 

 

Emergency Crafting (4)

 

 

 

Hyeon-su, who had acquired Divine Emergency Crafting, put as much distance as possible between himself and the giant ghoul.

Then he checked the skill called Divine Emergency Crafting.

 

(Divine Emergency Crafting)

Active Skill

Grade: Divine

Level: 1

Penalty:

Effect:

·You can create a weapon within 20 seconds.

·You can apply materials you possess to the weapon being created.

·If there are no suitable materials, basic materials created by the skill will be applied.

·You can put in desired effects at up to 100%.

·Weapons created through emergency crafting can only be used for 30 seconds.

 

Hyeon-su was quite shocked.

The biggest weakness of the Blacksmith class was that they couldn’t demonstrate the resourcefulness of combat classes.

Other classes like Swordsmen or Archers could immediately fight monsters with their special attack skills.

But most Blacksmiths couldn’t.

That’s probably why ordinary Blacksmiths were looked down upon in hunting parties.

But this skill compensated for that weakness.

‘I can create a weapon in 20 seconds…?’

Hyeon-su felt a burning excitement.

‘I might be able to win…!’

The distance from the giant ghoul was about 30 meters.

Fortunately, the giant ghoul approaching him had been hit in one leg by Baby Flesh, so its speed was quite slow.

Hyeon-su immediately tried activating this newly acquired power.

 

[Divine Emergency Crafting begins.]

[You can achieve desired effects at up to 100%.]

 

Divine Emergency Crafting, similar to custom crafting, allowed him to put in desired effects.

“A powerful skill that can emit divine power.”

 

[You can craft a sword imbued with divine power.]

[However, since you are not a Church Blacksmith, it will not be easy to craft a sword imbued with divine power.]

[You may need a crafting method based on divine power.]

[The desired effect application rate may drop significantly.]

 

“…?”

Hyeon-su’s face contorted. The notification meant that even if crafting a sword imbued with divine power was possible, he shouldn’t expect much from its effects.

The reason was that Hyeon-su wasn’t a Church Blacksmith.

Moreover, it seemed that swords with divine power had special crafting methods suited to them.

However, Hyeon-su no longer had time to hesitate.

 

[Please select materials.]

 

Hyeon-su currently had no suitable ore. He selected the most common material.

At that moment, translucent ore floated above his head.

 

[To bring out the desired effects, various things like your skill, insight, luck, etc. are needed.]

[Through various factors, those effects can be applied at up to 100%.]

[Please craft a sword that can apply divine power within the creator’s knowledge.]

[The effect application rate may vary accordingly.]

 

It was a similar notification to the custom crafting.

The notification then told him to make it so the sword could cut swords within Hyeon-su’s knowledge.

So Hyeon-su thought of actually crafting a sword that cuts swords and made it that way.

The sword blade sharper and more pointed. The sword’s strength higher.

Hyeon-su sighed while looking at the approaching giant ghoul.

‘In the end, since I’m not a Church Blacksmith, it’s saying it’s hard to make, right?’

Bitterness crossed his face. Looking at the giant ghoul that had gotten even closer, he felt utterly dejected.

Fear began to consume Hyeon-su at this reality-like appearance.

Faintly, his arms began to tremble.

Then he realized.

‘…Crazy bastard.’

Hyeon-su laughed with a self-deprecating smile.

‘Since when have you been dependent on the system? You’re a blacksmith, not a pro gamer.’

Right, Hyeon-su wasn’t a pro gamer. He wasn’t a user with outstanding skills either.

He was a blacksmith.

From the beginning, he didn’t need the help of the system or anything like that.

In ordinary games, blacksmiths receive 95% help from the system.

But Hyeon-su said confidently.

“System. Follow me well.”

Hyeon-su was the opposite.

95% blacksmith ability, and this mere system’s help would be about 5%.

Right, the system helps Hyeon-su, not Hyeon-su depending on the system.

He closes his eyes.

For just a fleeting moment, he thinks this.

Church crafting methods, Church materials, Church blacksmiths – he wasn’t included in any of that.

But the enemy was undead.

Undead take greater damage from the noble power called divine power.

‘Then…’

I too just need to make something imbued with divine power.

Thump thump thump-

Listening to the sound of its footsteps, he recalls.

A sword that once actually existed in Joseon.

A sword that embodied Joseon’s unique crafting method that existed neither in Japan nor China.

A sword known to repel evil spirits and drive away disasters. That sword’s name was ‘Royal Sword’.

Hyeon-su’s eyes opened calmly.

“Shall we begin?”

He looks at the translucent ore.

What to make has already been decided.

Hyeon-su looked at the notification window that appeared right in front of him.

 

[Please set the furnace temperature.]

[Please set the smelting time.]

[Please set the refining time.]

[Please set how to forge.]

[Please set the number of quenching cycles.]

[Please set the pattern or Chinese characters you wish to engrave.]

 

His fingers begin to move.

A Royal Sword is not actually a sword made for cutting people.

And what makes this sword special is that it’s usually made during the year, month, day, and hour of the Tiger.

Therefore, a Royal Sword is a special sword that’s usually crafted every 12 years when the Year of the Tiger returns.

And even in modern times, Royal Swords can be found quite easily.

Dozens of them exist in our country, either in the National Museum or in private collections, and the “In” in Royal Sword means tiger.

Hyeon-su’s fingers move rapidly.

Inputting the furnace temperature setting.

Inputting the smelting time.

Inputting the refining time.

Inputting the number of forging cycles.

Inputting the number of quenching cycles.

Inputting the patterns and Chinese characters to engrave.

All of this happened within just 7 seconds.

And with each input, the translucent ore was already beginning its crafting process.

Dozens of Royal Swords that remain.

Hyeon-su had already made these Royal Swords many times with his father.

And now that countless blacksmiths around the world have disappeared.

No craftsmen remain who can make Royal Swords anymore, only Hyeon-su is left.

Smelting, refining, forging, and quenching pass by in an instant.

 

[Your knowledge in applying divine power is exceptional.]

[Your experience is remarkable.]

[Your understanding is excellent.]

[Effect application rate increases by 8%.]

[Effect application rate increases by 9%.]

 

Hissssss-

The long, extended red sword blade cools rapidly.

Polishing and finishing work is carried out.

A smooth sword body reveals itself.

The name “Royal Sword” is engraved on its front surface.

And very small stars appeared before Hyeon-su.

Twenty-eight stars representing the four cardinal directions seep into the blade, forming a single pattern.

Click-

The sword body and handle connect.

Usually, the crafting period for a Royal Sword is at least 3 months or more.

Hyeon-su held the instantly completed Royal Sword upright and gripped it tightly with both hands.

Ding!

 

[An artifact created through Divine Emergency Crafting is completed.]

[The experience, knowledge, hand skills, and various other aspects of a blacksmith with master-level or higher abilities are applied, making the effect application rate beyond common sense.]

[Effect application rate is 91%.]

[The God of Blacksmiths title shines brightly.]

[Would you like to apply the all-stat increase rate from artifact creation that can only be activated once per week?]

 

“Yes.”

 

[You gain 1 to all stats.]

[Basic Sword Mastery Lv.1 proficiency increases by 23%.]

[You gain 10 Dexterity.]

 

(Royal Sword)

Grade: Rare

Durability: 1,000/1,000

Attack Power: 186

Restriction: No restriction for creator, Level 60~140.

Special Abilities:

·55% damage increase against undead or evil.

·Active Skill Tiger’s Spirit.

Description: A sword born from emergency crafting, with an effect application rate exceeding 90% due to the creator’s outstanding experience and knowledge.

 

A notification sounded.

 

[The usage time for the emergency-crafted artifact is 30 seconds!]

[30.]

[29.]

[28.]

 

A timer appeared in the upper right corner. However, a small smile formed on Hyeon-su’s lips.

Once is enough.

Before he knew it, the giant ghoul had reached right in front of Hyeon-su.

Thud thud thud thud-

His vision is blurry.

Currently, Hyeon-su’s HP is less than 10%.

Already physically exhausted, performing emergency crafting had greatly consumed his mental strength as well.

‘I can barely see out of one eye.’

And Hyeon-su sees the giant ghoul swinging its fist at him.

Slowly, calmly.

Swish-

He twists his toes.

Changing his position, Hyeon-su activated the power called “Tiger’s Spirit” dwelling within the Royal Sword.

 

[Tiger’s Spirit]

[Movement speed increases by 30%, attack speed increases by 50%.]

[Slash through enemies in one swift motion, with 410% increased attack power against undead or evil.]

 

Instantly, a strong divine power dwells within the sword.

Looking at the Royal Sword’s effects, it says 55% increased attack power against undead or evil.

It’s essentially a tremendous sword against undead or evil.

Plus the added effect of the tiger’s aura.

Swooosh-

Hyeon-su slashed through the giant ghoul in one swift motion.

The creature writhing in pain began burning in pure white light, starting from where it was cut by that holy power, spreading throughout its entire body.

It looked just like a vampire burning upon meeting light.

Kuuung-

Finally, the giant ghoul fell to its knees.

It began crumbling and scattering into ash, disappearing completely.

 

[You have hunted a Giant Ghoul.]

[You gain 11 gold.]

[You have leveled up.]

[You have leveled up.]

[Level up…]

[You obtain Giant Ghoul’s Molar.]

[You obtain Giant Ghoul’s Cloak.]

[You obtain the title ‘Hunter Beyond Common Sense’.]

 

Hyeon-su achieved 7 level-ups in one go. He also checked the new title he had obtained.

 

(Hunter Beyond Common Sense)

Multiple Title

Grade: A

Special Ability:

·When fighting beings 50 levels or higher than yourself, all stats increase by 1.5%.

 

It was quite an excellent title.

Soon, an additional notification came.

 

Ding!

 

[Emergency Quest: Giant Ghoul Hunt Complete.]

[The value of hunting 50 ghouls is applied.]

[You have hunted a total of 83 ghouls.]

 

Instantly, Hyeon-su’s HP and MP filled back up to 100%.

“Haa haa.”

However, his rough breathing wasn’t easily calming down.

 

[Emergency Crafting usage time has elapsed.]

 

Swooosh-

Soon, Hyeon-su could see the Royal Sword that had been gripped in his hand scattering away.

Hyeon-su felt deep regret.

‘This isn’t a complete Royal Sword…’

The Royal Sword is more refined and more beautiful than this.

‘Just seeing it came out as Rare grade shows that.’

If he had used excellent ore and put in the effort like when truly crafting a Royal Sword, it would have been much superior.

Right, this was just a hastily made fake Royal Sword.

‘…I should try making a real Royal Sword later.’

Hyeon-su smiled bitterly. And he realized one fact.

Emergency Crafting is a double-edged sword of a skill.

Using ordinary materials provided by the system would be fine.

But if he needed a stronger and superior artifact, he might have to use his own materials.

‘Making an artifact to use for 30 seconds with permanent material destruction.’

A bitter smile formed.

However, he thought there was no skill like this when in a hurry. Even using ordinary materials, the effect defied common sense.

Right at that moment.

Centurion Render and Knight Commander Karl came running quickly. Knight Commander Karl’s expression, breathing roughly, was close to shock.

Knight Commander Karl stared at Hyeon-su for quite a while.

“I put in more generously.”

Karl’s voice had become respectful. He handed over a gold pouch.

It was more money than Hyeon-su had expected.

 

[You gain 2,000 gold.]

 

It was a fortune amounting to 2 million won in Korean currency.

“I misunderstood you, I thought you were like the other Outsiders.”

He didn’t trust Outsiders. However, the fact that Hyeon-su had killed so many ghouls.

And though it disappeared like a mirage, he had actually created something imbued with holy power.

He had proven himself.

Knight Commander Karl bowed his head.

“Gasp, C-Commander…!”

Centurion Render was shocked.

Knight Commander Karl was still an NPC reaching level 300. Moreover, he was the supreme commander of this territory.

For Commander Karl to bow his head?

 

[Intimacy with Karl reaches MAX.]

 

And Karl spoke respectfully.

“I have a request.”

Initially, Karl had told him to hunt ghouls if he wanted to examine the Bell of Lamas. That was close to telling him to get lost.

But now it was different.

“Please check if you can repair the Bell of Lamas!”

He was earnestly pleading with Hyeon-su.

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