Genius Blacksmith’s Game - Chapter 97
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The Genius Blacksmith’s Game
The Genius Blacksmith’s Game
Gwangmyeong’s Raid (3)
Gwangmyeong’s Raid (3)
Hyeon-su is not reckless.
Before starting any task, he considers the feasibility.
Common sense dictates that a level 120 blacksmith trying to save a saint by fighting Jack alone would be insane.
After hearing Belia’s words, he ran dozens of simulations in his head.
There was a possible method.
Guild Gwangmyeong had Risel, the dragon knight who had become the ultimate dealer, and Bark, the strongest tank operating as an unofficial ranker.
[Guild Master Hyeon-su: How about hunting the Fifth Calamity?]
[Risel: Sounds good. The calamities have never been raided before. If we can take down such a calamity, it will have a tremendous effect on Hyeon’s Forge’s reputation later.]
[Nel: I think it’s a good idea too.]
[Bark: I’m excited ^^?]
[Nel: The key point is this. The power of the Calamity’s barrier means no one can break through and enter.]
Hyeon-su thought calmly and soon shared his plan.
[Guild Master Hyeon-su: The sky isn’t covered by the barrier, right? How about waiting above the barrier with the dragon made from the Dragon Light Sword? I think this Jack fellow will try to restore his weakened power before sacrificing the saint.]
[Nel: Sir, are you a genius…?]
[Risel: Now that I think about actually fighting the Fifth Calamity, I’m getting nervous. Can we win…?]
[Nel: It won’t be easy. Named NPCs have incredibly high HP and defense stats. Also, this Jack character has a higher level than Risel or Bark.]
Hyeon-su agreed.
[Nel: Moreover, Named NPCs are much stronger even at the same level, so the key will be how much HP Hyeon-su can shave off Jack. The wounds won’t heal just because the Calamity’s barrier penalty disappears.]
The plan was perfect, and when everything was executed, Hyeon-su aimed at Jack and said.
“Guild Gwangmyeong. Beginning our first raid.”
[Fifth Calamity Jack Lv.365]
[HP below 32%.]
Jack had already taken considerable damage from Hyeon-su’s Gungnir and Sword’s Cry, dramatically increasing the raid’s success rate.
“Grrr…”
As Jack staggered back in confusion, Risel and Bark simultaneously launched their attacks.
Watching their battle, Hyeon-su walked toward Aria.
‘I need to do what I can do.’
Jack was a level 365 Named NPC. Having level 184 Hyeon-su interfere in that battle would only be a hindrance.
So Hyeon-su wanted to do what he could.
Namely, creating a Royal Sword through emergency crafting.
Hyeon-su already had emergency crafting on cooldown.
But according to Belia, Saint Aria could remove the cooldown time.
And this Royal Sword would be much stronger than the one he had made before.
‘Belia told me that Saint Aria has a small amount of Asnium.’
Asnium, the ore created by Asuka.
It was the ore that contained the most divine power in the world.
***
Risel quickly approached Jack, who was backing away.
Kiheeeek-!
Just swinging the sword produced the fierce roar of a dragon.
Jack, who had been retreating, soon calmed down.
‘Even so, they’re still weaklings in the end.’
The difference in levels is significant.
The level gap between Jack and Risel was over 30.
No matter how much damage he had taken and how weakened he was, it was an unbridgeable difference.
Moreover, the difference between Named NPCs and users was clear.
Yes, what Risel was doing now was similar to a child attacking an adult.
Zzzzzzzt-
Dozens of dark magic blades formed into a single shield.
But something strange happened.
The dark magic blade shield and the dragon-imbued sword wielded by this Risel character.
When those two weapons clashed, there should have been a ‘clang!’ sound.
However, the dark magic blade shield was literally cut through.
Slice!
“Urgh!”
Red blood spurted from Jack’s body as it was cut along with the shield.
Jack’s eyes wavered.
‘Why?’
Tremendous damage had been dealt.
Jack’s defense and HP were twice that of same-level opponents.
And the ominous aura emanating from the sword being swung once more.
‘Is it because of this sword?’
Blink.
Jack rose into the air.
Looking down at Risel and Bark who were gazing up at him, he summoned tremendous power.
Krrrrrr-
This time, they couldn’t be called blades.
Dozens of long sword-shaped dark magic powers rained down.
At that moment, the man called Bark forcefully planted his shield in front of Risel.
Both of them hid behind the shield together.
“Foolish. That shield will soon crumple like paper.”
The dark magic long swords possessed power equivalent to 400% additional attack power.
No shield had ever blocked his dark magic long swords before…
Clang-!
With a crisp sound, the dark magic long swords were deflected.
Only scratches remained on the shield.
Dozens of long swords fell.
The shield inscribed with ‘Aegis’ blocked every single falling sword without fail.
“Frost Wave.”
Zzzzzzzzzt-
Energy surging forth from the shield.
Jack felt the air around him freezing at this moment and looked down at himself.
Before he knew it, everything up to his neck had frozen solid.
‘Why is this happening?’
Jack couldn’t understand it.
***
Pureum Corporation conference room.
They thought the death of the Fifth Calamity would only happen two months from now.
The Fifth Calamity, who had successfully summoned an evil god and destroyed countless temples, was scheduled to be hunted by our country’s top rankers through a quest.
But the hunt was being attempted from a completely unexpected place.
“Gwangmyeong is only level 1 in terms of guild level.”
Representative Lee Se-jin let out a hollow laugh.
A guild’s level doesn’t depend on the guild members’ levels, but on what they have accomplished.
Looking at it that way, Gwangmyeong, which hadn’t done anything recently, was at the lowest level.
Jack’s flustered expression on the screen.
Those present knew why he was flustered.
“Right, no matter how strong Risel and Bark are, they couldn’t be a match for Jack.”
That was the conventional wisdom.
But there was something that threw that off.
“One legendary blade and a unique close to legendary.”
There aren’t even ten legendaries in our country’s server.
In other words, Jack was more valuable and rare than these.
Nevertheless, Story Team Manager Lee Hae-seok spoke with a confident voice.
“They won’t be able to catch him.”
“…I agree. The difference in power is too great. Also, if Jack judges himself to be in danger, he’ll manifest his calamity.”
Named NPCs have characteristics, and he is special.
Having reached that conclusion, they continued watching the screen.
When 5 minutes had passed like that.
“Did he pull it off again…? This is the first time with emergency crafting?”
Lee Se-jin’s eyes shook greatly.
Story Team Manager Lee Hae-seok stood up, and Team Leader Kim Tae-seok unconsciously let out an exclamation.
Soon Lee Se-jin spoke.
“They might be able to catch him.”
The reason his thoughts changed instantly was because of the notification that appeared on the screen.
[Approaching the third legend.]
***
Risel and Bark.
Their hearts pounded, their muscles repeatedly relaxed and contracted, making their entire bodies tense.
The battle with Jack was that thrilling for the two of them.
They were also caught up in the arrogance and confidence that they could catch him even without Hyeon-su’s help.
Bark’s shield struck down at Jack with full force.
Bark was flustered after bringing down his shield.
Because he saw Jack catching and blocking the bottom of the shield with one hand.
Bark and Risel couldn’t understand it.
Mages are vulnerable in close combat.
So they thought Jack, who had gotten close to them, was prey they could definitely catch.
But that wasn’t the case.
Jack was wearing a sticky smile.
“At first I was surprised, the second time I was impressed, and I wanted to know why.”
Bark couldn’t understand those words.
“I wondered why strong ones like you follow that person. Indeed, it’s understandable – the artifacts that person creates are excellent. Now that I know the reason, my interest has waned. I also felt danger.”
For Jack, who hadn’t found a worthy opponent for a long time, this had come as fresh enjoyment.
Jack is base and vicious.
[Fifth Calamity.]
[Calamity of Enhancement is activated.]
The reason the modifier ‘calamity’ is attached to the calamities.
It’s because they manifest their own characteristics like calamities.
[Jack becomes even stronger.]
Jack’s calamity lies in strengthening himself.
[Magic defense increases by 44%.]
[Magic attack increases by 56%.]
[Physical defense increases by 54%.]
[Physical attack increases by 43%.]
[Jack temporarily transcends himself.]
“Do you know why I let you come close?”
Bark and Risel let out groans.
Massive dark magic power runs wild from Jack’s body.
Soon that dark magic became spears and scattered in all directions.
Pupupupupupupupuk-
[HP has fallen below 90%…]
[HP has fallen below 60%…]
[HP has fallen below 40%…]
The two were pierced by dozens of spears without even a chance to dodge.
“Kheup… Dragon’s Claw!”
Even while being blown backward, Risel counterattacked.
Two sharp claws that appeared in mid-air struck down at Jack’s chest.
Kwazaaak-
Bark and Risel, who had taken tremendous damage, fell into a stun lasting over 5 seconds.
Jack, who had composed his chest, walked toward the two.
He would kill these two first, then kill that blacksmith.
‘Now there’s nothing to fear.’
[Fifth Calamity Jack Lv.401]
[HP is below 11%.]
He had been rapidly strengthened and felt like no one could do anything to him.
Then he felt an enormous sense of intimidation from behind.
And something strange happened.
As if someone had flicked a switch, the bright surroundings became dark as night.
Jack raised his head and looked at the sky.
28 stars were floating above.
‘What is this?’
Soon Jack realized what this was and felt chills run down his spine.
Artifacts have something called effect phenomena.
But this was the first time he’d seen a mere artifact turn day into night like this.
‘What on earth has been created…’
Jack, breaking out in cold sweat, slowly turned his head.
There was Hyeon-su, holding a single sword and looking at Jack.
***
Hyeon-su had obtained a small amount of Asnium from Aria.
The Asnium held in his palm slowly floated up.
The white ore known to contain the most divine power in the world.
Hyeon-su grasped the white sword being forged into a beautiful form.
‘It will become nothing but a mirage.’
This sword that was created would disappear after 30 seconds.
But that was fine. Something equally valuable would return.
A sword created by his knowledge and experience, knowing why the ancestors made this sword.
[The third legend is being written.]
An effect phenomenon occurred, and the surroundings were consumed by darkness like night.
Jack turned around and his gaze met Hyeon-su’s.
Jack asked out of pure curiosity.
“…What exactly is that sword.”
“It’s a sword called the Royal Sword.”
The 28 stars in the sky became meteors and seeped into the sword.
“This sword is not for cutting. It was made with shamanic meaning.”
Kheoheoheong-!
A tiger’s roar burst from the sword. The fierce power of divine force became wind and struck Jack.
[Tiger’s Energy.]
[The enormous power of divine force weakens you.]
[You are weakened.]
[You are weakened.]
[Fifth Calamity Jack Lv.331]
[Fifth Calamity Jack Lv.301]
[Fifth Calamity Jack Lv.287]
[You fall into a stunned state for 3 seconds.]
Jack received a debuff he had never felt in his life, and Hyeon-su spoke about this Royal Sword.
“The king wished.”
Peace and prosperity for the nation and people.
“He wanted both the people and the country to be at peace.”
An era of great peace and prosperity.
“He wanted it to be so, at least during his reign. So he ordered such a sword to be made.”
Hyeon-su swung the sword once more.
[Light of Divinity]
[Deals 640% damage to evil or undead and extends up to a 15m radius.]
An enormous light of divine power swallowed Jack.
“The sword made for him is this Royal Sword, the holy sword of Joseon.”
Jack felt it.
His body was slowly disappearing.
It was an irresistible force.
The powerful force and pain burning his entire body were so intense that not even a scream came out.
Moreover, his thoughts about the one he had considered to have a trivial level changed.
This was someone who should not be underestimated.
‘He was a blacksmith who made the finest weapons in the world.’
He was a different kind of Strong One.
Sssssss-
Thus, the Fifth Calamity Jack met his complete death.
And tremendous reward notifications began pouring in for Hyeon-su, who had killed one of the Super Named NPCs and an axis of evil.
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