Genius Blacksmith’s Game - Chapter 54

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The Genius Blacksmith’s Game

 

 

 

 

Three Swords (1)

 

 

 

Bella, the vice-captain of the Goyard Kingdom’s Knight Order.

Leading the 2nd Knight Order, she is a talent recognized throughout the kingdom.

Also called by the name of Saint, she rose to the position of vice-captain at the young age of just 21, proving her competence.

Such Bella also handles various tasks assigned by King Barad.

She heard the conversation between His Majesty Barad and Hyeon-su right in front of the door.

His Majesty had commissioned the creation of a sword he had long awaited from someone called Blacksmith Hyeon.

And after sending Hyeon away, he briefly called for her.

“Bella, I intend to depart for the Fire Dragon’s Nest soon.”

His Majesty smiled bitterly.

“I would like you to bring me the sword that blacksmith named Hyeon creates. Since you are a blacksmith’s daughter, you would know well.”

Bella had more insight into blacksmithing than other knights.

“Creating a sword of good grade is not an easy task.”

“That’s correct, Your Majesty.”

Bella had once shared her knowledge when the king expressed his desire to obtain a sword.

There were many legendary swords in the world that His Majesty would covet, and swords with excellent grades were not few.

However, the problem was that there weren’t many swords with the effects His Majesty desired, and there were other issues as well.

“Blacksmiths create one sword called Rare out of a hundred swords, you said.”

This was average data.

“Also, a sword of Epic grade is one out of five hundred. A Unique sword might appear once in a lifetime, if at all.”

He smiled bitterly.

“That means for one Rare to be born, 99 ordinary swords existed, and to create an Epic sword, there were 499 ordinary swords.”

From Unique onwards, those numbers couldn’t be clearly expressed.

“That’s why I couldn’t obtain that sword, so I’m placing a glimmer of hope.”

What hope was His Majesty placing?

“A blacksmith who said his power comes from skill. All humans possess innate talent.”

Sword King Barad and Bella standing in this place were living proof.

The power that places one even higher despite having skill.

“Because that blacksmith dared to speak of skill before me, I am placing hope.”

From that voice, Bella realized.

The king would regard this Fire Dragon’s Nest raid as his final challenge.

That’s why he could boldly give all the materials.

“Perhaps I’m feeling my limits now. But I’m curious about where his skill limits lie.”

Bella asked at this point.

“What level of sword do you hope he will create?”

“Hundred-Year Cold Iron is a special material. Such special materials would have the power to disrupt the one Rare out of a hundred rule.”

That’s why people are passionate about special ores.

“If I were to be greedy, I desire a sword called Unique. A sword that ordinary blacksmiths cannot obtain even dedicating their entire lives.”

Bitterness could be felt in his voice.

The materials only remained enough to make three swords.

“Of course, it’s greed. Even if he creates an Epic sword that can draw out the maximum power of Hundred-Year Cold Iron, I would be satisfied. The fire resistance should also be at maximum. If he achieves that much, he would prove his statement.”

A sword that’s one out of five hundred. Moreover, creating a sword imbued with the desired amount of fire attribute.

“If even such a sword won’t do, it would be a problem with my skill, Bella.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“Go personally and see the power of what he called skill.”

The king’s voice held small expectations.

“Whether he truly is a blacksmith with the power to disrupt the one out of five hundred rule. Also, once he finishes creating a sword satisfactory to me, immediately bring that sword and rush to the Fire Dragon’s Nest. I’ll endure with the sword Kus made for me until then.”

“I receive your command.”

Bella immediately led Hyeon-su toward the Royal Blacksmith Shop.

After nodding to him as he said he would briefly visit his world, she fell into contemplation.

‘Someone who could say such things before His Majesty…’

Was it arrogance or confidence?

And Bella sighed while thinking of His Majesty.

“You must return safely.”

The king had already challenged twice and failed. And this would be the last time.

Something even Sword King Barad had failed at.

Then worry set in.

‘His Majesty is desperate, but is he as well?’

That mindset sometimes brings out the best results.

And he who had disappeared returned.

The returned man was clenching his fists tightly.

And without her saying anything, he spoke.

“I have a feeling this sword might change my life.”

“…That’s a good mindset.”

Bella made an interested expression. And Hyeon-su, having finished his call with Nel, was brimming with motivation.

‘This sword will change my life.’

Hyeon-su activated Divine Custom Crafting.

 

[Divine Custom Crafting begins.]

 

“His Majesty hopes for fire resistance to be raised above 45%, you said?”

Hyeon-su confirmed once more through Bella.

“That’s correct.”

“I should maximize it even further.”

He examined the Hundred-Year Cold Iron information once more and confirmed its effects.

Fire resistance increased by 56%

Ice attribute skills increased to Epic level.

Sword cutting power increased by 112%.

Durability increased to infinite.

Sword skill attack power increased by 35%.

The content written in ores or crafting methods means the maximum values.

These maximum values aren’t absolute numbers as they get ignored by various factors like user level, skill power, etc.

‘Raise fire resistance to the extreme.’

 

[Raising fire resistance to the extreme is not easy.]

[Attempting crafting by sacrificing durability, cutting power, and sword skill attack power.]

 

Hyeon-su made appropriate adjustments.

Durability didn’t necessarily need to be extremely high, and while high cutting power and sword skill attack power would be nice, they weren’t essential.

Having ice attribute power imbued means it can deal additional damage when combined with fire resistance.

Therefore, removing those three things and going all-in on fire attributes could produce more excellent effects.

Finally, Hyeon-su put it into the Furnace for crafting.

And Bell stood to one side and said.

“As soon as a decent sword is crafted, I will immediately deliver it to His Majesty Barad and return.”

“Understood. Even if a decent sword is crafted in one go, I should keep crafting, right?”

“Yes.”

“You’re going to get quite busy.”

Bell made a puzzled expression.

Busy?

She could soon understand the meaning.

Barad wanted her to bring it immediately even if only an Epic grade sword came out.

Hyeon-su’s words sounded like he expected her to make three quick round trips.

His confidence was truly remarkable.

‘Let’s see how it goes?’

Her father wasn’t outstanding, but he was a Blacksmith in his own right.

Having watched Blacksmithing work since childhood, she could tell what level this was.

Bell began watching him with calm eyes.

 

 

 

The Fire Dragon’s Nest is considered one of the highest difficulty Hunting Grounds in Ares.

A place known to be a Hunting Ground for minimum levels 300~450.

And even within this Fire Dragon’s Nest, the difficulty varies drastically by area.

The place Sword King Barad entered was Ifrit’s Tomb, the highest difficulty area in the Fire Dragon’s Nest.

A Hunting Ground that couldn’t even be attempted unless you were level 400 or above.

Outsiders had never entered here before.

No, even if they entered, most were wiped out at the very entrance.

It was the 4th day since entering this Ifrit’s Tomb.

Barad’s face contorted as he engaged in fierce combat with them.

Hissssssss-

Because the moment his sword clashed with something called a Flame Warrior, it melted.

Drip, drip drip-

That sword flowing as molten metal was Rare grade.

Then Barad gripped another sword he carried on his back and cut them all down.

After cutting them all down, he stared blankly at his sword.

‘……It’s melting.’

This second sword he had newly drawn was also Rare.

Fire attribute resistance was 25%.

Considering attack power and various other factors, it was an excellent sword.

Of course, he could easily obtain a sword of higher grade if he wanted.

The problem was that all monsters in this Fire Dragon’s Nest possessed ‘the power to melt weapons’.

Since any Legendary Sword would melt away, a sword with high fire attribute resistance was absolutely necessary.

Moreover, a Hunting Ground of this level wasn’t particularly difficult for Barad’s standards.

The problem was the abnormal high heat.

Couldn’t you tell just from this high temperature that melted swords instantly?

Also, tremendous thirst was overwhelming him.

He turned his body.

‘I cannot advance.’

His weapons were already ruined and taking another step would truly be a dog’s death.

‘……Am I ultimately unable to do it?’

Barad’s body trembled weakly.

The reason Barad was obsessed with the Fire Dragon’s Nest and Sword Crafting.

‘At the end of this place is the one who killed my son……’

As Barad turned with a despairing expression, he saw a woman running toward him.

“……?”

It was Bell.

Barad’s face crumpled.

“Bell, I clearly told you to come find me when a good sword was made, did I not!?”

Bell, who had come running hurriedly, soon shook her head.

“I came because a good sword was crafted.”

“……What!? Already?”

How many days had passed? 4 days? 5 days?

It was sufficient time for the first sword to be crafted.

A sword satisfactory to him came out in one go?

At that moment, Bell held out the sword.

“This is the first sword. Please check it.”

The moment Barad gripped the sword, he felt a sensation flowing through his entire body.

Cold. Even in this scorching heat, this sword wrapped his entire body in cold air.

The sweat that had been flowing like rain stopped and the thirst that had parched his throat subsided.

Just as he was about to examine the sword.

Barad spotted a giant flame golem falling from the sky.

Magma Golem.

The creature that only inhabited this place had its entire body made of magma.

The moment it touched you, your whole body would melt leaving only bones.

“Bell, dodge!”

Dangerous. It was falling down to grab Bell.

But it was already too late. Bell was already beneath its falling path.

Then Bell said.

“Your Majesty, try cutting it!”

Barad and her gazes met.

Barad took her voice to heart.

And he cut down the Magma Golem covered in lava.

 

[When attacking fire attribute monsters, the power of ice attribute is imbued.]

[Against fire attribute monsters only, attack power increases by 75%.]

 

Crackle crackle crackle-

At that moment, the Magma Golem boasting high defense of level 420.

The creature whose entire body was made of hot magma completely froze starting from where it was cut.

Thuddddd-

Looking at the Magma Golem that became an ice statue and fell to the ground, Barad examined the sword with a surprised expression.

“This is the sword crafted first?”

And with a trembling heart, he checked it.

 

(Hyeon’s Fourth Custom Crafting Sword)

Grade: Epic

Durability: 3,000/3,000

Attack Power: 351

Restriction: No crafter restriction, 200~450

Special Abilities:

·Fire Attribute Resistance 98%

·Ice attribute attack power increased by 25%.

·Ice attribute attack power increased by 75% against fire attribute monsters.

Description: This is Hyeon’s fourth custom crafted sword, custom crafted for King Barad.

 

“……?”

Barad wore a puzzled expression.

‘I said that 45% or more fire attribute resistance would be sufficient…….’

But 98% fire attribute resistance?

Moreover, it creates a synergy effect against fire attribute monsters, increasing attack power by 75%.

The reason the golem froze when he swung his sword just now was because of this high ice attribute attack power.

Soon, what Bell said surprised him even more.

“He says the second sword will maximize ice attribute Mystical Power for you. He said you can choose and use whichever suits Your Majesty’s taste.”

What is this? This insane confidence?

But the artifact that proved that confidence was in his hands.

And Bell said.

“I asked him. If you craft a hundred swords, how many Rare ones do you make?”

Average Blacksmiths have to make a hundred swords to get one Rare.

“He answered like this. ‘I have never crafted a Common Grade artifact.'”

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