Genius Blacksmith’s Game - Chapter 63

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The Genius Blacksmith’s Game

The Genius Blacksmith’s Game

The Genius Blacksmith’s Game

Frost Mine (3)

Frost Mine (3)

Frost Mine (3)

[Using 11 pieces of Han Iron to activate Emergency Crafting.]

 

[The amount of ore is excessive for making a sword.]

 

Hyeon-su’s stomach churned. Those 11 pieces of Han Iron were worth a whopping 660,000 won.

 

‘The more materials consumed in emergency crafting, the greater the effect. But if I exceed the appropriate amount, some of the ore will just go to waste.’

 

His knowledge as a blacksmith stirred within him. Hyeon-su needed a powerful single strike.

 

And the weapon that came to mind was a greatsword.

 

Greatswords require 2-3 times more ore than regular swords. And greatswords and longswords each have distinct advantages and disadvantages.

 

Greatswords were large and heavy, making them difficult to swing and restricting movement accordingly.

 

In contrast, longswords were easier to swing and could strike at least twice in the time it took to swing a greatsword once.

 

However, greatswords had superior destructive power.

 

‘Regular longswords can’t cut through anything in a single strike.’

 

But greatswords are thick enough and sharp enough to possess the power to cleave enemies in two instantly.

 

A weapon capable of the most powerful force. And a weapon that could accommodate 11 pieces of Han Iron.

 

The moment he gripped the completed greatsword, a notification sounded.

 

[Effect application rate is 86%.]

 

[Epic grade.]

 

In creating this greatsword, Hyeon-su wanted a powerful single swing and high ice attribute skill damage.

 

The eleven pieces of Han Iron imbued with coldness possessed sufficient power.

 

Hyeon-su gripped it firmly with both hands, pulled back, and swung.

 

[Frost Storm.]

 

[Rapidly freezes all enemies within a 13m radius.]

 

[Applies 310% additional damage and creates a supercooling effect.]

 

Claaaaaang-

 

Hundreds of fragments from the shattered greatsword fell to the ground.

 

[The Frost Greatsword is destroyed.]

 

The stone wolf that had been trying to bite his throat stopped and fell to the ground.

 

Crackle-

 

Hyeon-su saw that about 30 monsters from the entrance onward had stopped in place.

 

Anyone watching would have thought it was just a stun effect.

 

Rek was shocked to realize this was caused by supercooling.

 

“Wh-what exactly are you…? Now escape quickly.”

 

This was the moment.

 

They had to hurry and flee while the creatures were frozen.

 

The monsters that had filled the entrance were frozen solid.

 

Those outside the radius were struggling to burst out from inside.

 

However, Hyeon-su pulled out a massive hammer from his inventory.

 

Hyeon-su also knew about this supercooling phenomenon.

 

Water that appears liquid but is actually frozen because the molecular speed couldn’t keep up with the freezing rate:

 

‘Will freeze solid with even a small shock.’

 

Hyeon-su took a few steps forward. Then, using all his strength, he raised the hammer and struck the ground.

 

Boom-!

 

Crackle-!

 

The monsters that hadn’t been frozen instantly froze solid.

 

The creatures that had become stone lumps like cold ice statues.

 

Crackle-

 

Slowly began to crack and completely shattered, scattering across the floor.

 

Thud thud thud thud-

 

Dozens of ice statues crumbling to the ground.

 

[2x experience is currently applied.]

 

[You gain 23,513 experience.]

 

[You have leveled up.]

 

[You have leveled up.]

 

[You have leveled up.]

 

Five levels gained at once. And currently, Hyeon-su had not only double experience but also double drop rates.

 

[You obtain 111 gold.]

 

[You obtain 36 Iron Ore.]

 

[You obtain 7 Han Iron.]

 

The mine monsters had Han Iron and Iron Ore attached to their bodies, which Hyeon-su acquired upon hunting them.

 

However, they didn’t drop any other miscellaneous items.

 

“Kraaaaaaak!”

 

“Grrrrrrrk!”

 

In front of exit 11, the frozen monsters formed a shield wall, preventing the creatures behind from pouring out.

 

As they collapsed in a heap, the monster horde that had been blocked by them came flooding out.

 

Their number was roughly twenty.

 

‘There must be many more inside.’

 

[96 miners alive.]

 

[Rewards vary based on the number of surviving miners.]

 

[Please save the miners.]

 

“Go in!”

 

“Move that pickaxe faster!”

 

“Bern, are you in there!? Just wait a little longer!”

 

Hyeon-su understood the miners’ hearts. They had precious people trapped inside and thought they might be able to save them.

 

Just like how Hyeon-su had rushed into the Blacksmith Shop even though he might have died.

 

‘I want to save them.’

 

He wants not a single person to die and for all of them to live.

 

He wants this mine to be full of life again.

 

Hyeon-su, who had been walking while watching the monsters pouring out from the dungeon entrance, began to run.

 

‘I know the way.’

 

The way to ensure not a single miner dies.

 

The hammer that running Hyeon-su was carrying swapped to a Damascus longsword.

 

[170% cutting power against stone is applied.]

 

[Durability damage against stone is reduced by 70%.]

 

Hyeon-su’s eyes gleamed as he charged toward the monsters.

 

‘The way is to kill all the monsters.’

 

For the first time, it activated in running Hyeon-su.

 

The supreme swordsmanship directly taught by Sword King Barad.

 

[Beast’s Aura.]

 

[For 1 minute, physical attack power increases by 22%, cutting power by 25%, and penetration by 30%.]

 

The stone mine orc warrior leading the charge to kill Hyeon-su laughed.

 

It was ridiculous that he was charging alone.

 

With intelligence equal to a regular orc, he instinctively knew the gap between himself and Hyeon-su.

 

It was a difference that came from level, and the orc warrior felt it as a difference in strength.

 

But that weak bastard dared to stand alone against them?

 

Now that they were close, he would take that guy’s head…

 

[Killing intent is applied.]

 

The orc warrior couldn’t move. The moment the sharp gaze of the one he had thought was a weakling just moments ago met his own.

 

His legs trembled and cold sweat began to flow down his back.

 

[The status ailment killing intent applies even to those 50 levels higher than you.]

 

[Some enemies lose their fighting spirit and tremble in fear.]

 

The man who had charged swung his sword to cut him down.

 

The orc warrior trusted in his solid stone body.

 

Being made of stone harder than regular orc warriors, he wouldn’t be easily cut…

 

Scraaape-

 

Thud-

 

The orc warrior looked down at his arm that had fallen to the ground so helplessly.

 

What?

 

And the moment he looked to the side.

 

Scraaape, scrape, scrape, scraaape!

 

All the monsters made of stone were being cut down.

 

It was a bizarre sight that defied common sense.

 

The man blocking the pouring masses alone at the entrance set his eyes on the giant troll approaching him.

 

The troll was quite strong among this group.

 

Although regeneration was impossible because it was made of stone, its level was high enough to reach 110, and it possessed tremendous strength and high HP.

 

But…

 

“Raging Sword.”

 

His sword pierced precisely into the troll’s heart.

 

[Raging Sword]

 

[Deals 100% additional damage on attack, and 140% additional damage when critical hit succeeds.]

 

[3% chance to deal 200% damage.]

 

[3% chance is applied.]

 

Puhwaaaack-!

 

His sword that pierced in completely shattered the troll’s chest to pieces.

 

What did I just see?

 

Still frozen by the killing intent, he watched the man’s back even after losing one arm.

 

It was strange.

 

The orc warrior was a warrior. He knew about skill. Humans at best displayed swordsmanship only slightly better than theirs.

 

But this was different.

 

Watching the swordsmanship he displayed, the steps he was about to take to attack him stopped.

 

Up to ten monsters attempted a simultaneous coordinated attack.

 

Kiiiiing-

 

Then an unidentifiable sound echoed through the mine.

 

That sound was clear and pure.

 

Would this be the sound if you tapped the blade of a legendary sword with your index finger?

 

[Sword’s Cry]

 

[All senses of those recognized as enemies within a 20m radius are paralyzed for 3 seconds.]

 

At that truly beautiful sound, the orc warrior was momentarily entranced.

 

The other monsters were the same.

 

Those who had been roaring and those who had been charging with all their might stopped and blankly appreciated that sound.

 

[Indiscriminately cuts down all recognized enemies with 190% additional damage.]

 

[Even without direct cutting, anything within a 20m radius will be cut, ignoring all defense.]

 

While intoxicated by such sword cry, the orc warrior suddenly came to his senses.

 

Kukwakwakwakwak-!

 

Dozens of his comrades were being indiscriminately cut down by an unknown force.

 

Monsters split into multiple pieces were falling to the ground with thuds.

 

And he realized.

 

That he too was one of them.

 

The orc warrior’s vision was dyed in darkness.

 

Through his darkening vision, he could see the back of the man entering inside.

 

Before dying, the orc warrior thought.

 

‘That swordsmanship and sword are truly amazing, or not? Is it just that guy who’s amazing?’

 

And he met his death.

 

[You have cleared the mine dungeon.]

 

Hyeon-su was able to overcome several life-threatening situations and kill all the monsters inside Mine No. 11.

 

Fortunately, there was no boss monster in the mine dungeon, and Hyeon-su had potions.

 

‘If it weren’t for the potions, I would have died long ago. One hour, was it?’

 

The miners said they could go in and rescue them within one hour.

 

There’s magic inside, so even if the ceiling collapses, they can be saved within one hour.

 

Soon a notification appeared.

 

[Emergency Quest: Save the Miners Complete]

 

[All 96 miners have survived.]

 

[You have completed a new episode with remarkable achievement.]

 

[You can receive a reward for your remarkable achievement from Mine Chief Rek.]

 

‘Everyone was rescued safely.’

 

By Hyeon-su eliminating all the monsters, there were no casualties.

 

‘Should I go out?’

 

Hyeon-su walked out of the dungeon. His HP was almost fully recovered thanks to natural healing and potions.

 

Then Hyeon-su saw the light visible at the end of the dungeon and had a good idea.

 

‘What will the miners give me?’

 

Since they’re miners, they’ll naturally give ore.

 

Hyeon-su thought of a way to maximize that reward.

 

‘This should be okay, right?’

 

Hyeon-su knew this method would move their hearts.

 

Something possible because of the high degree of freedom.

 

Hyeon-su judged that he could do this.

 

He had saved them all and certainly deserved to seek more reward.

 

He didn’t leave the mine and waited for the miners.

 

Rek and the miners cheered.

 

“Not a single person died and everyone was saved!”

 

“Everyone did well, absolutely amazing!”

 

They were immersed in the joy of saving their colleagues. Rek also embraced them in celebration, then looked around.

 

‘He is…?’

 

Hyeon-su. He’s not visible. Then Rek remembered him going into Mine No. 11.

 

“This isn’t the time for this, I need to see if he’s safe.”

 

Rek began entering Mine No. 11 with about 95 miners.

 

Rek explained as they entered.

 

“Do you know why none of us died? He went in here alone, probably to prevent the monsters from attacking us.”

 

“That, that’s…”

 

“So that’s how we all survived?”

 

The miners and Rek’s steps quickened. Then Rek’s heart sank.

 

Because Hyeon-su was leaning against the wall covered in blood.

 

All the miners approached him as he looked precarious, as if his breath might stop at any moment.

 

“Haa haa…”

 

Hearing his faint breathing, Rek’s heart trembled.

 

Hyeon-su looked like he would die if even lightly touched.

 

Rek lowered his body.

 

“…Why did you do such a reckless thing. Why did you go so far.”

 

He had a dazed expression as if he couldn’t hear his voice.

 

When Rek grabbed his shoulder and shook him, Hyeon-su’s pupils returned.

 

He smiled faintly and spoke in a dying voice.

 

“I hoped all the miners would live.”

 

“…!”

 

The miners were speechless.

 

When they thought this friend who smiled faintly was truly foolish.

 

The smile on his lips gradually faded.

 

Thud-

 

His hand dropped powerlessly and he fainted.

 

Rek fortunately knew he hadn’t died.

 

He embraced him with all his strength and cried.

 

“…I will not forget your kindness. Blacksmith Hyeon-su! I will never forget you for the rest of my life!”

 

[Mine Chief Rek and 95 miners will never forget you forever.]

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