Genius Blacksmith’s Game - Chapter 70

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The Genius Blacksmith’s Game

The Genius Blacksmith’s Game

The Genius Blacksmith’s Game

Real-Time Auction (1)

Real-Time Auction (1)

Real-Time Auction (1)

After the interview broadcast ended, the broadcasting station sent Hyeon-su back.

 

Hyeon-su headed straight to the blacksmith shop.

 

‘Rowan…’

 

Black Anvil Blacksmith Shop.

 

Our country’s top blacksmith guild.

 

They had about 500 guild members, and most of them were high-level blacksmiths.

 

That’s how rankings work originally.

 

The most outstanding individuals tend to gather in the most outstanding guild.

 

In reality, Black Anvil was ranked first and monopolized 40% of our country’s artifact sales market share.

 

Just as Hyeon-su stood in the blacksmith shop, a whisper came to him.

 

[Nel: I watched the broadcast well. Interestingly, Rowan is helping to promote Hyeon’s Forge.]

 

[Hyeon-su: That’s right.]

 

It was a good opportunity for Hyeon-su.

 

[Nel: The three artifacts that will appear on the broadcast will be key. Have you decided what to make?]

 

[Hyeon-su: Yes, I have.]

 

[Nel: May I hear about it?]

 

[Hyeon-su: It’s a review.]

 

[Nel: A review?]

 

[Hyeon-su: Yes, I’m going to try crafting the artifacts I’ve made through emergency crafting so far.]

 

[Nel: Ah…]

 

[Hyeon-su: Although they were made through emergency crafting, they were all based on my knowledge. Since I’ve already drawn the blueprints before, I can craft them immediately without stopping.]

 

[Nel: I see. And you know why Rowan proposed such a mission, right?]

 

Hyeon-su chuckled.

 

[Hyeon-su: I know.]

 

[Nel: Are you okay with it?]

 

[Hyeon-su: I don’t have Auto-Crafting.]

 

Hyeon-su also knew about the rumors circulating regarding hastily crafted artifacts.

 

Actually, a user had once uploaded a video comparing artifacts that took 10 days versus 3 days to craft.

 

The artifact effects created using Auto-Crafting for 10 days were significantly superior.

 

The grades also came out much better consistently.

 

In other words, it was confirmatory evidence of the Auto-Crafting trap.

 

But Hyeon-su’s case was a bit different.

 

‘There’s nothing easier than remaking something you already know.’

 

And Hyeon-su decided to focus on crafting now.

 

[Hyeon-su: Since I don’t have much time, I’ll start crafting.]

 

[Nel: Yes, fighting.]

 

Standing in front of the blacksmith shop, Hyeon-su thought for a moment.

 

So far, he had made artifacts through several emergency crafting sessions.

 

‘I can’t say I put my absolute best effort into them.’

 

Artifacts made in just a few dozen seconds.

 

Even so, the effect application rates came out excellently.

 

‘The time attack dungeon is divided into three stages total.’

 

He understood the broadcasting station’s intention.

 

One for each stage.

 

They wanted him to prove himself by using artifacts suitable for each situation.

 

And Hyeon-su decided on three artifacts from his emergency crafting that would suit each stage.

 

‘Let’s start by making this one first.’

 

[Starting Divine Custom Crafting.]

 

Hyeon-su quickly began crafting.

 

The Ares Community was heating up.

 

[Rowan from Black Anvil’s Guild challenged blacksmith Hyun to a mission lololol.]

 

[Really?]

 

[Yeah, you can see it in the AJ Internet Broadcasting Station preview.]

 

[Wow, why does the preview have 70,000 views?]

 

[He’s ranked 41st in our country’s integrated ranking and called one of the three great craftsmen. Also, when I asked a blacksmith friend, it seems like Black Anvil is trying to recruit Hyeon?]

 

[Wow!]

 

[But more than that, I felt like that mission was some kind of confrontation between Blacksmith Hyeon and Rowan.]

 

[2222.]

 

[33333.]

 

[Like telling Hyeon to prove himself?]

 

[What happens if he proves it?]

 

[How could it not work out lol Rowan, who officially gave the mission, will give money, give fame, and show favoritism too.]

 

[What if Hyeon can’t prove it?]

 

[Then Hyeon’s value will probably drop. The reason Hyeon is famous lately is because he’s superior and special compared to others, but if that’s all he amounts to, it could end up meaning regular ranked blacksmiths are better.]

 

[Public execution for real lol.]

 

[I vote for Rowan winning.]

 

[Me too.]

 

[Even though Rowan is ranked 2nd, he’s the guild master of the 1st ranked guild. He wouldn’t lack that kind of insight, he predicted everything.]

 

[I agree…]

 

At that moment.

 

Nel had expectations.

 

‘The most important thing is getting many viewers for the live broadcast.’

 

That way, more people would be surprised and spread the word.

 

The problem was that even she couldn’t tell how much interest there was in this preview.

 

But she could find that reaction from somewhere close by.

 

Spy(?) Nel heard the story from Rune, the master of the Golden Shield Guild.

 

“I’m planning to watch this broadcast too. It’s Hyeon’s first official crafting commission. Plus, from what I’ve heard around, other rankers are also planning to watch a lot this time?”

 

Spy Nel asked casually.

 

“Why?”

 

“Hyeon has been rejecting all crafting commissions until now. Because of that, they’re grinding their teeth saying ‘Let’s see how good the stuff you make is after dissing us.'”

 

“Ah…?”

 

Golden Shield’s Rune was also one of the members in a group chat full of high rankers.

 

“There’s Brown, the 2nd ranked mage, Hansen the 4th ranked archer, and the dwarf bridge blacksmith guild masters. From what I heard, quite a lot of blacksmith guild masters seem like they’ll be watching.”

 

And Nel could see it.

 

Just by staying still, Hyeon’s Forge’s subscriber count was increasing due to the Rowen incident.

 

‘This should be enough.’

 

Hyeon-su smiled with satisfaction as he looked at the three artifacts created to clear the stage.

 

And Hyeon-su knew that broadcast time was approaching.

 

‘I hope I can maximize profits with these three artifacts…’

 

According to Nel, quite a lot of rankers might be watching.

 

The first way to sell these artifacts at a high price is to prove their value.

 

Next is how to maximize the price of what’s already been proven.

 

And a thought crossed Hyeon-su’s mind.

 

‘That’s it…’

 

A smile formed on Hyeon-su’s lips.

 

That would be enough.

 

Especially if proud rankers were watching the broadcast, the effect would likely be maximized.

 

Soon a notification appeared for Hyeon-su.

 

[An invitation from AJ Internet Broadcasting Station has arrived.]

 

Hyeon-su had expectations.

 

The more viewers the main broadcast had, the greater impact it would have on promoting Hyeon’s Forge.

 

‘Excellent items are already prepared.’

 

That’s why the viewer count is important.

 

And standing in front of the time attack dungeon, Hyeon-su could see the viewer count displayed in the upper left.

 

[Current viewer count: 88,414]

 

Producer Kim Min-woo was shocked.

 

“What the hell…?”

 

80,000 viewers.

 

And 80,000 viewers right from the start was a number only seen in the early days.

 

‘Was the impact that Rowen created really that big?’

 

-Blacksmith Hyeon. Let’s see if you made something good after ignoring my commission.

 

-I came to see that too lol

 

-I get ignored too… lol They don’t even reply to my messages.

 

‘No, there’s Rowen, but Hyeon’s value due to mystique is also big.’

 

Even though the actual performer is Crazy Rookie.

 

Soon Producer Kim was talking with Hyeon-su away from the cameras when he made a puzzled expression.

 

“…You want to conduct a real-time auction?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Of course, we don’t mind as long as we get good viewer numbers…”

 

Producer Kim’s concern was one thing.

 

‘If it’s not as impressive as expected, won’t there be a backlash?’

 

But Crazy Rookie gave a bitter smile.

 

“Then tell them Hyeon approved it and I’ll proceed.”

 

“Ah, yes. We’ll start the broadcast now.”

 

Soon a countdown began on the screen that viewers were watching.

 

-5

 

-4

 

-3

 

-2

 

-1

 

-The broadcast is starting.

 

The first broadcast of Crazy Rookie and Blacksmith Hyeon had begun.

 

Viewers could soon see Crazy Rookie entering the time attack dungeon.

 

They could also see the densely packed monsters around level 80-100 spread below him as he stood on the hill.

 

Producer Kim stood next to Hyeon-su and explained.

 

“The first stage is simple. There are about 40 monsters down there. You need to break through them and destroy the red gem placed on the opposite hill 400 meters away.”

 

As Crazy Rookie nodded, Producer Kim added.

 

“For reference, Prow, who got 1st place, is currently 7th in our country’s integrated rankings. His record is 1 minute 23 seconds. It’s never been broken. And our broadcast has prize money. If you break the overall 1st place record, we’ll give you 10 million won.”

 

At that moment, a deep smile settled on Crazy Rookie’s lips.

 

-That guy went crazy when he heard about the money. lol

 

-Oh, a capitalist user, I like honest users.

 

-How many minutes do you think it’ll take?

 

-People on this stream average 4 minutes, so maybe 3 minutes?

 

-Crazy Rookie is even wearing an artifact that Hyeon made for him.

 

-Is Rowan hyung watching!!!?

 

-Yes.

 

-Why are you actually here, hyung?

 

-???ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

 

-Wow, Rowan really showed up hahahaha

 

-Rowan-nim seems to have come to see what artifact he’s made.

 

Finally, the countdown began in the time attack dungeon as well.

 

-Usually they get into a running stance, don’t they?

 

-That’s right. Crazy Rookie isn’t doing that?

 

All the viewers wore puzzled expressions.

 

And for the viewers to see clearly, the record information appeared in the upper left corner.

 

[Current 1st place holder Prow. 1 minute 23 seconds.]

 

-Wow, ranking 2nd place Prow-nim’s record is always amazing to see.

 

-For real, is that even human? lololol

 

-That’s why he’s 7th in the integrated rankings.

 

-Oh, it’s starting.

 

All the viewers expected Hyeon-su to burst out as soon as the countdown ended.

 

But Hyeon-su stood silently in place.

 

And he did something incomprehensible.

 

Click-

 

-Isn’t that the arrow from last time?

 

The black short arrow used in the Super Rookie Tournament. He fitted that black short arrow into the tonga.

 

Then he pulled the bowstring with all his might, aiming at the gem 400m beyond his range.

 

-???

 

-Is this guy crazy.

 

-Is he sane?

 

And he shot with all his strength.

 

Swooooosh-!

 

The arrow that tore through the air couldn’t reach the gem and fell to the ground.

 

-What is he doing?

 

-What a waste of time lol

 

-This is ridiculous, seriously lol You’re gonna hit that? From 400m away?

 

-Still went pretty far though. Looks like it went about 250m.

 

Viewers were constantly expressing doubt about his bizarre behavior.

 

Rowan, who was watching the stream, felt the same way.

 

‘What the hell is he doing?’

 

The arrow that fell helplessly to the ground.

 

Soon Hyeon-su muttered.

 

“Retrieve.”

 

Swoooosh-

 

Hyeon-su on screen nodded as if he had expected this, and Rowan’s brow furrowed.

 

Then Hyeon-su in the screen spoke.

 

“I’ll reveal the first artifact.”

 

“No way…!”

 

Rowan stood up.

 

He equipped a black gauntlet on his right hand.

 

Click-

 

Then he inserted a short arrow into the tonga.

 

Click-

 

He pulled the bowstring with all his might using the arm wearing the gauntlet.

 

Stretch-

 

The bowstring was pulled taut.

 

And the changes from the equipped artifact appeared for the viewers as well.

 

[Strength increases by 111.]

 

[Range increases significantly.]

 

[Due to the greatly increased Strength stat, penetration and destructive power increase, and range greatly improves.]

 

The moment Hyeon-su released the bowstring.

 

Swooooosh-!

 

The short arrow flew with a fierce sound of cutting through air, penetrating through the gem 400m away.

 

Crash-!

 

Rowan’s eyes trembled as he watched the completely shattered gem.

 

“Using a gauntlet to increase range and destroy it?”

 

At that moment, Rowan could see the notification that appeared for Hyeon-su.

 

[Congratulations.]

 

[You have set a new record for Stage 1 of the time attack dungeon.]

 

[Your record is 41 seconds.]

 

The shock didn’t end there.

 

Rowan had set a mission for Hyeon-su.

 

1 million won for crafting Rare.

 

3 million won for Epic.

 

10 million won for Unique.

 

Soon Hyeon-su spoke.

 

“Rowan-nim, thank you for the 10 million won donation.”

 

Rowan could understand the meaning of those words.

 

“Unique…?”

 

Yes, that artifact was Unique.

 

A grade that 95% of blacksmith users never craft once in their lifetime.

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