Genius Blacksmith’s Game - Chapter 79
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The Genius Blacksmith’s Game
The Genius Blacksmith’s Game
The Genius Blacksmith’s Game
Territory Development (1)
Territory Development (1)
Territory Development (1)
[Lord’s Grace is activated for User Hyeon-su.]
Employee Lee Ji-hee called Team Leader Kim after hearing the notification.
“T-Team Leader.”
Kim Tae-seok checked the monitor. This was what Lee Ji-hee was worried about.
“Could it be that Blacksmith Fer…?”
Hyeon-su’s level is only 120 now.
In contrast, Fer’s level was 286. Originally, Fer was a level 230 blacksmith.
However, under Hyeon-su’s guidance, he had dramatically risen by over 50 levels.
The biggest problem was the fact that Fer had become a master craftsman by creating an artifact closest to legendary grade.
“If a level 120 user has a master-level blacksmith as a retainer…”
Team Leader Kim chuckled at her concern.
“It’s impossible.”
“Excuse me?”
Why is it impossible?
From Ji-hee’s perspective, Fer was certainly someone whose heart could be swayed by Lord’s Grace, wasn’t he?
“What’s the difference between Banya and Fer?”
Ji-hee thought carefully.
“Ah…”
“That’s right, Banya was unaffiliated, but old man Fer is the lord’s blacksmith.”
Yes, no matter how much the system rang, that sense of belonging would serve to restrain Fer.
Moreover, if he arbitrarily betrayed his lord and said he would follow Hyeon-su?
That would be a grave crime.
‘Is this the trap of Lord’s Grace?’
The highest S-rank title that commander types or Guild Masters can obtain!
That’s its limitation.
Then Lee Ji-hee had a realization.
“But Team Leader, Lord’s Grace is random, isn’t it?”
“That’s right? Of course, it tends to activate on the person most deeply moved, but it is random.”
“But it might not have activated on Fer, right?”
“Then who could it be… Ah…?”
Team Leader Kim made a surprised expression and let out a hollow laugh.
“Don’t tell me…?”
Team Leader Kim prayed that his suspicion wasn’t true.
[Nel: I’ve learned something from you, Master.]
[Hyeon-su: Hehe…]
Hyeon-su, who had been moved to a hospital room, had expectations.
The notification that rang at the end.
‘It must be Fer, right?’
Currently, Hyeon-su knows his situation better than anyone.
Due to Hyeon’s Blacksmith Shop’s lack of power, he even founded his guild with a hidden name.
‘We need talent.’
We need both NPCs and users. But they must be elite few and trustworthy.
‘Also, I can’t always guard the blacksmith shop.’
Ares isn’t a game where you can succeed by simply crafting items.
Hyeon-su feels the necessity of becoming stronger.
‘But I can’t just accept any blacksmith.’
If master craftsman Fer were there for him, it would be perfect.
Just then, Fer entered.
Hyeon-su secretly had expectations.
That as soon as he entered, he would bow his head and pledge loyalty like Banya did!
But it wasn’t the case.
“I misunderstood you, I’m sorry. To think I suspected that someone who saved my life might have stolen the trading company’s money and fled.”
“It’s alright.”
Hyeon-su smiled gently. Then Fer held out a sword to him.
“Please accept this. It’s the sword I crafted during the duel with Bux. It’s essentially a sword made thanks to you.”
“No, how could I accept something so precious…”
Though he said that, Hyeon-su received it like a ghost.
Hyeon-su actually needed a better sword.
Wasn’t Gwangmyeong an epic-grade sword crafted at level 1?
He immediately checked it.
(White Night)
Grade: Unique
Durability: 9,000/9,000
Attack Power: 401
Restriction: No restriction for creator, Level 280 or above, Swordsman
Special Abilities:
·Strength 3%, Health 3% increase.
·Passive Skill Triple Consecutive Damage.
·Passive Skill Six Consecutive Damage.
·Active Skill Light of White Night.
Description: A masterpiece by old man Fer, crafted under the guidance of an outstanding blacksmith, this sword is close to legendary grade. Those who receive it from Fer can equip it without restrictions.
It’s a legendary sword.
Particularly outstanding are the percentage increases to strength and health.
‘Percentage increases shine brighter as level increases.’
Also, it’s a legendary sword among legendary swords with not a single useless effect.
Just looking at attack power alone, while Gwangmyeong was 143, this sword is 401.
And Hyeon-su had expectations.
‘If he’s willing to give me his sword, surely Per is…?’
Hyeon-su unconsciously lifted his head up. But Per looked puzzled.
“Does your neck hurt by any chance? Should I massage it for you?”
“No, don’t you perhaps respect me or want to be with me?”
Hyeon-su felt embarrassed but asked directly.
“That would be true.”
Per spoke honestly.
“But I am the Lord’s man, so how could I abandon that person and follow another?”
From those words, Hyeon-su could understand the reason.
‘Even if it activated, he can’t because he’s the Lord’s man?’
Hyeon-su felt disappointed. But it couldn’t be helped.
He couldn’t imagine what would happen if he forced Per to serve him.
“The Lord is looking for you.”
And Hyeon-su had arrived at the moment he’d been waiting for.
When the Lord came to retrieve the money, Hyeon-su heard this notification.
[Development increases by 15%.]
Hyeon-su had an audience with Lord Bellin.
Bellin was extremely beautiful even in Hyeon-su’s eyes.
Her height of 167cm, blonde hair, and excellent figure without any excess was admirable.
Nel was certainly a beauty too, but even she would look shabby in front of Bellin.
Hyeon-su was certain.
If Bellin hadn’t been imprisoned and had been widely known to users, wouldn’t she have become ‘the NPC most loved by users’?
Bellin spoke.
“Welcome, Hero Hyeon-su.”
Words that were always thrilling to hear.
Especially, Hyeon-su had something he expected whenever he met lords or Named NPCs.
“I shall bestow upon you the Blacksmith’s blessing.”
[The Blacksmith’s blessing is bestowed upon you.]
[All artifact effects become 5% more excellent.]
Bellin was strictly the owner of the blacksmith territory.
Also, while not a skilled blacksmith, she was learning blacksmith techniques.
“I heard from a woman named Nel. Why you were kneeling there in such a state.”
Bellin spoke with a small smile.
“If it hadn’t been for you in the first place, we wouldn’t have been able to get the taxes from forced labor either. Therefore, I’ve decided to give you 50% of the money we retrieved.”
[You acquire 160,000 gold.]
Hyeon-su was surprised. In an instant, the huge sum of 160 million had come into his hands.
And Hyeon-su felt something strange.
Bellin’s face turned red whenever their eyes met.
Also, her eyes would redden and she seemed unable to control her emotions.
‘Wait, could this be…?’
“This is strange.”
Bellin slowly stood up.
“When I look at you, I feel unknown emotions. You are merely a blacksmith, yet inexplicable respect wells up.”
Bellin couldn’t understand what this was.
“I want to be with you and protect you.”
Hyeon-su was bewildered.
‘Why did the Lord’s Grace go there?’
However, thinking about it carefully, it made sense.
Bellin had been imprisoned for a long time and was freed from there thanks to Hyeon-su.
Hyeon-su realized. She was a lord, so she couldn’t serve him.
After all, Hyeon-su was merely someone without even a position.
And Bellin looked anxious. Because of these unknown emotions.
So Hyeon-su understood.
Hyeon-su intended to stay in this territory anyway to raise the development further.
He had a simple method to increase development.
And he wanted to make her respect and cherish him more to achieve the result he desired.
“I’m thinking of staying here to teach the blacksmiths before leaving.”
Bellin’s emotions surged even more.
“I want this territory to grow much more. I am a blacksmith. So this is natural.”
Bellin felt like she was receiving another favor. She wanted to resolve these emotions somehow.
And she made a decision.
“Per.”
“Yes. My Lord.”
“…Please protect Hyeon-su.”
“Pardon?”
Per didn’t understand at first, then slowly nodded his head.
A lord cannot follow someone lowly, and she wanted to repay him somehow.
Moreover, even if the Lord’s Grace hadn’t activated for Per, his favorability toward Hyeon-su had already reached MAX.
He had saved Per and fulfilled Per’s 20-year lifelong regret.
And both Per and Bellin had already heard from Nel, the woman who had awakened earlier.
“I think it will help Hyeon-su’s small guild. What do you think, Per?”
“It’s a good idea.”
Per stroked his chin.
“Actually, if Hyeon-su had just left, I would have been very worried. But didn’t Hyeon-su say it himself? That he would teach the blacksmiths before leaving.”
Per had directly witnessed Hyeon-su’s power.
The Lord had given permission, no, the Lord was sending him directly.
Per took a step forward.
“I, Per, have lived as a blacksmith for about 40 years.”
He slowly bowed his body.
“From now on, I will only create for Hyeon-su, and live only for Hyeon-su.”
Lord Bellin thought of Hyeon-su awkwardly accepting him.
A man who now only ran a small guild was accepting a master blacksmith, so it was natural.
But…
“No.”
His voice was firm. And Bellin’s mouth opened slightly.
That power stemming from such a low level. No, perhaps it came from standing at the pinnacle among blacksmiths.
“Create for me and my people.”
Bellin was amazed. And she realized.
Respect.
Awe.
Trust.
At the end of admiration, there was excitement.
And Per was in awe. The words to create not for himself but for his people and people.
He truly felt that he had come to serve a rightful lord and answered with vigor.
“Yes!”
[Fer swears eternal loyalty.]
“Your Majesty, may I ask you something?”
Vice-captain Bella asked while playing chess.
“What is it?”
“Why did you specifically send Hyeon-su?”
At that, Barad was silent for a moment, and Bella didn’t understand.
Barad had heard that he would grant him territory later.
But why did he specifically send him to the blacksmith territory?
In fact, it might have been resolved if Bella had been sent instead.
Yes, Bella felt this was like a test.
A test to grant territory?
Was it because he needed to build up such achievements?
Barad answered.
“Because I have no children.”
“Pardon?”
Wait, Bella’s brain stopped.
Because he has no children…?
After pondering and pondering and pondering again for a long time, she dropped her chess piece.
“You mean…”
The words that he has no children.
It means there’s no one to inherit his position.
“Don’t take it seriously, it’s just something I said.”
Even saying that, Barad smiled bitterly.
“It’s just a wish.”
Someone in the kingdom is constantly waiting for his teeth to fall out.
“I’m still young.”
Barad was still young. He just wanted to test many people before reaching that time.
“He’s just one of them.”
Yes, one among many.
“Hyeon-su is still a commoner.”
Yes, Bella understood.
It’s just His Majesty’s wish.
And even if such a thing happened, it would be years from now.
“What percentage of development would satisfy Your Majesty?”
“Hmm.”
Barad stroked his chin.
A commoner and level 120 blacksmith.
“Wouldn’t 40% be worth having expectations for?”
“…I see, satisfying Your Majesty is indeed difficult.”
Bella nodded her head.
One single Outsider developing a territory by more than 40%?
Of course, exactly 40% is a difficult number to say became more impressive.
However, this was a problem that even those called strong rankers would find difficult.
Then.
“Hyeon-su has arrived.”
Barad heard the story.
Two weeks ago, he had driven out someone named Buks and was staying in the territory for a while.
And Barad was the one who gave the mission and possessed the ‘King’s Judgment Sword’.
The King’s Judgment Sword had one power.
What happened when an Outsider completed a mission, or when the king ordered something.
Or a mysterious sword that could even check the kingdom’s current status with this one blade.
Hyeon-su had an audience with Barad.
Barad was curious.
Yes, how far had Hyeon-su changed that territory?
20%?
‘Even that much would be quite satisfactory.’
A successor is just a wish anyway.
So Barad drew his sword.
Curious about the development he had achieved, he infused mana to activate it.
[The blacksmiths of Balas territory have come to craft higher-level weapons and armor.]
[The quality of artifacts supplied to soldiers and knights increases.]
[The national power of Goyard Kingdom increases by 1%.]
Barad was shocked.
It’s not just 1%.
Being able to raise a country’s national power by 1% was already an astonishing feat.
Even policies proposed by retainers had difficulty raising it by 1%.
Barad was extremely curious.
‘Then exactly…’
What percentage of development did he achieve?
Unable to contain himself, he asked.
“…What percentage of development did you achieve?”
Hyeon-su’s mouth opened.
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