Genius Blacksmith’s Game - Chapter 74
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The Genius Blacksmith’s Game
The Genius Blacksmith’s Game
The Genius Blacksmith’s Game
Guild Founding (1)
Guild Founding (1)
Guild Founding (1)
Hyeon’s Blacksmith Shop had about 320,000 subscribers before appearing on AJ Broadcasting, ranking 83rd.
Hyeon-su’s target subscriber count was about 370,000 with a subscriber ranking of 60th place.
Hyeon-su accessed Hyeon’s Blacksmith Shop from the auction house to check his subscribers and ranking.
[Hyeon’s Blacksmith Shop subscribers: 417,413.]
[Current Korean blacksmith shop subscriber ranking: 49th place.]
“Wow…”
The subscriber increase was even more tremendous than Hyeon-su had expected.
‘Is this the power of broadcasting?’
Especially considering that AJ Internet Broadcasting had been running at nearly the lowest viewership recently.
When he exited the dungeon, PD Kim was there.
PD Kim was hearing about the current situation in real-time.
‘This is unbelievable…’
They had recorded the highest viewership in 2 years.
And in fact, AJ Internet Broadcasting Station had recently been hearing voices saying they should abolish current content and create new content.
The director had said this:
‘Being dead last in viewership among all internet broadcasting companies… I can’t even hold my head up. We need to do some housecleaning.’
‘Being dead last in viewership among all internet broadcasting companies… I can’t even hold my head up. We need to do some housecleaning.’
‘Being dead last in viewership among all internet broadcasting companies… I can’t even hold my head up. We need to do some housecleaning.’
Those words had made PD Kim feel tremendous pressure. It was the fear of being fired!
But then.
[Director Lee Tae-ho: This broadcast was excellent. To reverse the viewership from 2 years ago, I’ll give out bonuses this time. Casting Crazy Rookie and Hyeon was a stroke of genius.]
PD Kim felt good after receiving the whisper. It was all thanks to Crazy Rookie and Hyeon in front of him.
“Crazy Rookie-nim? The viewership came out very well this time, I’d like to see you again if there’s an opportunity. Also, if you want to appear on any broadcasts or need help, please contact me.”
[AJ Internet Broadcasting Station PD Kim Min-woo]
Receiving the business card, Hyeon-su could see PD Kim making a different expression than when they first met.
“A total of 37 million won came in as donations. After deducting fees, we’ll deposit about 25 million won, and we’ll also deposit the 10 million won prize for breaking the new record. Oh, Blacksmith Hyeon-nim is…?”
“Hyeon-nim asked me to receive it all in my account and divide it. You’ll know if you contact him.”
“I understand. Then I’ll see you next time.”
After PD Kim disappeared by logging out, Hyeon-su smiled with satisfaction.
’25 million won just from donations…’
It was by no means a small amount of money. Shortly after, Hyeon-su heard another notification.
[Hyeon’s ninth custom-crafted gauntlet has been sold to Ian-nim for 65,000 gold.]
It was a huge sum amounting to 65 million won.
Including the crafting period, he had earned close to 100 million won in about 10 days in the game.
And he found an interesting note at Hyeon’s Blacksmith Shop.
[This is Guild Master Rowan from Black Anvil Blacksmith Shop. I would like to personally present conditions for recruiting Blacksmith Hyeon-nim.]
[You can write the offer amount yourself, Blacksmith Hyeon-nim. We are willing to match whatever amount you write and promise full support beyond any other guild.]
Rowan.
He was the one who had given Hyeon-su a mission.
His reaction, which had seemed like he was testing him, had completely changed after watching the broadcast.
Hyeon-su expressed his firm intention as always and then checked other notes.
[Hello, this is Flying Chicken. We’re contacting you because we’d like to place our brand as an advertisement in Hyeon’s Blacksmith Shop.]
[Greetings. Blacksmith Hyeon-nim, we are a startup company…]
Those were advertisement proposals. Within the top 50 subscriber rankings.
Hyeon-su recalled his conversation with Nel.
‘We’ll eventually film advertisements too. It will have tremendous financial effects.’
‘We’ll eventually film advertisements too. It will have tremendous financial effects.’
‘We’ll eventually film advertisements too. It will have tremendous financial effects.’
The day they would film their first advertisement.
He looked forward to that day.
Hyeon-su immediately returned to the Goyad Kingdom capital. And he submitted the guild founding charter to the guild founding NPC in the capital.
The guild’s name was temporary.
[You have established Guild Gwangmyeong.]
[You have become the Guild Master of Guild Gwangmyeong.]
Ding!
[You have acquired the title Lord’s Grace.]
Hyeon-su looked puzzled and checked it.
(Lord’s Grace)
Unique Title
Grade: S
Special Ability:
·Activates with an 8% chance when someone judges that they owe you an unforgettable debt for life.
·When activated, they will have a desire to be with you or high respect and loyalty, and may have other emotions as well.
·They may offer to become your retainer.
Hyeon-su recalled when he had gained the miner Banya. Along with a notification that something special would happen, Banya had suddenly said he wanted to become a retainer.
The reason was here.
And looking at the guild he had created, Hyeon-su was satisfied.
The guild name could be changed.
Later, when revealing that Crazy Rookie and Hyeon are the same person, he planned to change it to ‘Hyeon’s Forge’.
Hyeon-su checked the information of Guild Gwangmyeong.
(Gwangmyeong)
Guild Master: Hyeon-su
Guild Members: None
Owned Territory: None
Guild Achievements: None
Owned Vassals: None
Enemy Guilds: None
Description: This is Guild Gwangmyeong that has just started.
It was utterly pathetic.
However, Guild Gwangmyeong was a little different from other guilds that start early on.
[Nel has joined Guild Gwangmyeong.]
[Bark has joined Guild Gwangmyeong.]
Soon the guild chat window was activated.
[Bark: The name means bright future, that’s really good?]
[Nel: I also have a very good feeling about this. Now the first thing our guild needs to do is decide on a base location and gather a small elite group of guild members. For now, let me look into where we should establish our base.]
The base location was important.
It would be where the guild would mainly operate.
Especially since Gwangmyeong Guild was a blacksmith guild, they needed a blacksmith shop.
Not a temporarily rented blacksmith shop, but a ‘guild-owned blacksmith shop’.
And guild members.
‘Since we’ll be operating as a small elite group for the time being, we can’t just accept anyone.’
They had to be trustworthy.
And it would be good if they were people who could exert power against large groups that threaten this guild, even when operating as a small elite force.
[Guild Master Hyeon-su: I’m going to stop by the blacksmith shop right away and then meet Sword King Barad. He told me to come find him when I make a guild.]
[Nel: I’m looking forward to it.]
[Bark: Fighting^^, I’m leveling up.]
After ending the guild chat, Hyeon-su headed straight to the blacksmith shop. The reason he came to the blacksmith shop.
‘I realized it, I’m still too weak.’
Hyeon-su was only level 100 now.
People like Ian and Rowan who appeared on this broadcast.
Most of them were over level 300.
‘Our guild must maintain a small elite force for the time being.’
There was no choice.
The countless love calls from many guilds were certainly a good thing.
But there were also those who didn’t view the world with gentle eyes.
‘There might be those who want to bring down small but strong Gwangmyeong.’
That’s why he secretly created Gwangmyeong Guild.
And to prepare for any situation, he needed to become stronger, and Hyeon-su was the guild master in name.
How to become stronger?
Fortunately, there was a somewhat easy method available to Hyeon-su right now.
(Fenrir’s Damaged Helmet)
Grade: Epic, Unrepairable
Durability: 500/4,000
Defense: 148
Restriction: Level 100 or higher
Special Abilities:
·Strength 8, Stamina 11
·Magic Defense increased by 12%.
·Lightning Resistance increased by 27%.
·Active Skill Small Wolf’s Howling.
·Passive Skill Tear Apart.
·When wearing two of the three set artifacts, all effects increased by 3%.
·When wearing all three, all effects increased by 10%.
Description: Fenrir’s damaged helmet that has lost its original form completely due to severe damage, and can only be repaired by the original creator.
(Fenrir’s Torn Cloak)
Grade: Epic, Unrepairable
Durability: 1,000/8,000
Defense: 201
Restriction: Level 100 or higher
Special Abilities:
·Axe Mastery Lv.2 increased.
·Magic Defense increased by 15%.
·Lightning Resistance increased by 32%.
·Active Skill Wolf Charge.
·Passive Skill Shabby Wolf’s Eyes.
·When wearing two of the three set artifacts, all effects increased by 3%.
·When wearing all three, all effects increased by 10%.
Description: Fenrir’s torn cloak that has become like rags due to being torn too much, and can only be repaired by the original creator.
‘It’s amazing that they produce such effects just based on the damage level.’
Fenrir’s helmet was a helmet shaped like a wolf’s head. However, it was damaged to the point where the facial features were indistinct.
Fenrir’s torn cloak was also a sight to behold.
This red cloak looked like rags.
If you put it anywhere in the market, people would think you were selling a garbage-like cloak just by looking at its appearance.
The most crucial thing existed.
‘Unrepairable Artifact.’
Heh, Hyeon-su smiled. Hyeon-su already understood the concept of unrepairable artifacts.
‘I wonder who the original creator mentioned in the description is?’
Even so, he was interested since it was someone who made artifacts using Fenrir’s hide or teeth.
However, he quickly dismissed the idle thoughts.
‘I should finish the repairs and then go see His Majesty Barad.’
Hyeon-su began the repair work.
The royal garden.
Marquis Valo, the real power behind the Goyard Kingdom, had an audience with the king.
His Majesty was stroking the head of a wolf.
His Majesty, who had decided to live again, had recently been keeping pets(?).
But these so-called pets were anything but ordinary.
The one His Majesty was stroking was a white-furred wolf that had reached level 270.
It was also classified as a boss monster.
Besides that, several black-furred wolves were gracefully strolling through the garden.
The king’s expression looked pleased. Marquis Valo, who had been conversing with him, asked.
“I heard that Your Majesty ordered that man named Hyeon-su to have an audience after establishing a guild.”
The royal palace had several of Marquis Valo’s ears as well.
“That’s right.”
And Marquis Valo was one of the few people who could sometimes oppose the king’s decisions, a powerful figure who could summon other nobles.
“May I know the reason why?”
“I’m thinking of giving him something that money cannot buy.”
Something that money cannot buy?
Marquis Valo pondered over him for a moment.
What could that be?
Then Valo’s eyes widened.
“A, are you saying you’ll grant him territory?”
Barad nodded slightly while stroking the wolf’s head.
“That’s too excessive.”
Valo spoke honestly. That was the duty of a loyal retainer who cared for the king.
“I’ve heard about him as well. A blacksmith and an excellent warrior. But even so…”
He swallowed the rest of his words. The words that he was too insignificant.
Yes, he acknowledged the blacksmithing skills.
But there had never been a case of granting territory to a blacksmith, and currently his level was nothing more than a beginner among the Outsiders, wasn’t it?
Barad lightly waved his hand dismissively.
“Do you not know me?”
Right, His Majesty was not someone who gave things without meaning.
“He would have to accomplish something worthy of it.”
But even this was incredibly surprising.
‘How… could you think of granting territory to such a person even among the Outsiders?’
When there were so many outstanding and remarkable Outsiders overflowing?
“I’m confident he’s sufficient material. Of course, I plan to have him take it step by step.”
At those words, Valo inwardly disagreed. Such thoughts could be had later without being too late.
Granting territory meant considering the appointment of that territory’s lord as well. Even though he said step by step, Valo sighed.
‘When that time comes, I’ll have to summon the marquises and stop it.’
The grace His Majesty received was too great. A single sword was clouding His Majesty’s judgment.
Then.
“…Your Majesty, a guest has arrived.”
Barad, who had already received the messenger bird, smiled.
“Tell him to enter.”
A guest?
At that, Valo frowned. And the moment the door opened.
“Grrrrr…”
“Grrrruuu!”
Suddenly the wolves stood up and growled while looking toward the entrance.
‘Killing intent? No, this is a different kind of feeling.’
Valo’s face contorted miserably. An extremely dangerous aura was flowing out.
And the moment a man radiating an unidentifiable aura revealed himself.
Whine, whimper, whine…
The white-furred wolf and black-furred wolves stepped backward.
‘What is…’
Valo’s entire body began to tremble. He looked back at the wolves.
The white-furred wolf and black-furred wolves that had been stepping backward pressed their bellies to the ground like gentle sheep.
It looked almost like they were bowing in worship.
And finally in Valo’s sight appeared the man walking in.
He was no ordinary person.
Height and strong build that matched His Majesty’s.
The red cloak he wore had the emblem of Fenrir, king of wolves, drawn on it.
And the fierce Fenrir wolf head worn on his head and the mask covering his face.
‘An assassin?’
An assassin disguised as a guest. Valo tried to embrace and protect His Majesty.
Then the man in front first lifted his mask upward. And kneeling on one knee, he spoke to the king.
“I have an audience with Your Majesty.”
Barad spoke as if his expectation had been correct.
“Let me introduce my friend. This is Hyeon-su.”
Valo thought about him anew.
‘I felt the same feeling as when I first met His Majesty.’
Yes, Valo saw a legend in that man.
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