Genius Blacksmith’s Game - Chapter 99

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The Genius Blacksmith’s Game

The Genius Blacksmith’s Game

Noble (1)

Noble (1)

Special User Management Team.

 

Team Leader Kim Tae-seok felt relieved.

 

Saint Aria.

 

A woman with influence rivaling the continent’s 10 great legends.

 

It was because she held gratitude toward Hyeon-su but wouldn’t bestow her blessing.

 

The Special User Management Team could infer the rewards NPCs would give users through notifications.

 

However, as Saint Aria and Belia continued their conversation, Aria’s feelings were gradually changing.

 

“Belia is the only Outsider the Saint trusts. For that Belia to speak so highly of him means something. Also, when others speak of your accomplishments, it tends to resonate more deeply.”

 

These were the words of employee Lee Ji-hee.

 

Team Leader Kim Tae-seok now thought the Saint’s blessing might actually be bestowed.

 

“It’s practically the finest blessing in Ares.”

 

The Saint is the most outstanding priest.

 

Moreover, blessings were a power Hyeon-su had received countless times before.

 

The blessings of Subjugation Captain Hans, the Lord of Cassel Territory, Sword King Barad, and Lord Belin.

 

But among all of these, the Saint’s blessing was the finest.

 

And there was something Tae-seok couldn’t understand.

 

“Why is Belia speaking so highly of him?”

 

Belia and Hyeon-su hadn’t known each other for long. Ji-hee quickly caught on to the feelings of a fellow woman.

 

“I think I know why.”

 

“Why?”

 

“Belia said it herself, that she wants to be with Hyeon-su.”

 

“Ah…?”

 

That was exactly it.

 

Belia was currently appealing her desire to be with Hyeon-su.

 

But it wouldn’t be an easy matter.

 

“The Saint’s child belongs to the Church of Ares.”

 

The Church of Ares was a sacred organization, and the Saint’s child was a class that had to remain within such a church.

 

Also, while possessing tremendous power, leaving the church at will would result in class forfeiture.

 

Therefore, unless Aria permitted it, her joining the Gwangmyeong guild wouldn’t be easy.

 

***

 

[You have logged into Ares.]

 

[The Saint’s compassion has resisted the curse of death dwelling within you.]

 

[The Prayer of Birth dwells within the Royal Sword.]

 

[The Royal Sword regains its complete form.]

 

Hyeon-su, who had been forcibly logged out and reconnected, showed a surprised expression at the notifications he heard.

 

The papal palace of the Church of Ares.

 

Opening his eyes in the luxurious room, Hyeon-su could see the Royal Sword placed neatly to one side.

 

‘Is this power called Prayer of Birth the power the God of Blacksmiths told me about?’

 

Hyeon-su showed a somewhat surprised expression, as the curse that had been placed by Jack had also completely disappeared.

 

He felt a bit confused.

 

Then Belia entered.

 

“You’ve reconnected. That’s good. And thank you so much, thanks to you my various skills and stats have improved.”

 

Belia had awakened as a superior priest upon completing the quest.

 

“I heard from Nel that you run a guild called Gwangmyeong. How is running a guild? Is it fun?”

 

Amid the rapid-fire questions, Hyeon-su felt an indescribable emotion.

 

He could see considerable wistfulness in Belia’s expression.

 

She kept asking only about him and Gwangmyeong.

 

After chattering for a while, Belia said,

 

“The Saint said to come see her when she awakens, that she would give you a reward. She had an expression that suggested she would grant whatever you asked for.”

 

Belia had a joyful expression as if it were her own affair.

 

“What will you ask for, Hyeon-su?”

 

At her curious smile, Hyeon-su looked at her briefly before saying,

 

“What I need most right now.”

 

“What’s that?”

 

Hyeon-su didn’t answer and only smiled.

 

Belia was about to press him but shook her head.

 

‘It would be rude to ask that, but I’m curious…’

 

What could Hyeon-su possibly want?

 

Soon, Hyeon-su took the Royal Sword and began walking to meet Saint Aria.

 

Standing together in front of the Saint’s audience chamber, Belia pointed outside.

 

“I think I should stay outside.”

 

“Understood.”

 

Hyeon-su opened the door to the audience chamber and entered.

 

There sat Aria, the most noble woman in the world.

 

[Your intimacy with Saint Aria is at MAX.]

 

This was joyful news for Hyeon-su.

 

“The Church of Ares is the largest church. Moreover, you rescued me, which was an achievement that even God Ares found remarkable.”

 

Aria’s fingers moved as she smiled softly.

 

A white box appeared before Hyeon-su.

 

“This is something the God of Blacksmiths left at the Church of Ares.”

 

Opening the box revealed an old book and white ore inside.

 

Hyeon-su immediately grasped the book.

 

[You have acquired one of the God of Blacksmiths’ secret techniques: Reverse.]

 

Reverse. A Chinese character meaning to turn back or return.

 

The one-time, 6th-level Emergency Crafting that Hyeon-su had used before was a hint.

 

A hint about what kind of secret technique he would obtain.

 

It would probably be a similar power.

 

Hyeon-su immediately checked it.

 

(Reverse)

 

Active Skill

 

Grade: Divine

 

Level: 1

 

Mana Required: 800

 

Penalty: None.

 

Effect:

 

·Creates artifacts you have crafted before within 30 seconds.

 

·You can use the special ability imbued in the artifact once.

 

·The number you can create varies based on probability.

 

·70% chance to create one artifact.

 

·20% chance to create two artifacts.

 

·2% chance to create three artifacts.

 

Hyeon-su was amazed.

 

‘This is tremendous power.’

 

The Divine Emergency Crafting he had used before was merely a hint.

 

At that time, Hyeon-su had simultaneously crafted three artifacts.

 

And if he could exert that level of power every time he used this skill, it would literally break the game’s balance.

 

Moreover, there was a good point for Hyeon-su.

 

‘That I can keep Divine Emergency Crafting intact.’

 

Hyeon-su could use both Divine Emergency Crafting and Anti.

 

‘It’s probabilistic, but it’s an absurd power.’

 

Dragon Light Sword.

 

Royal Sword.

 

Sword King Barad’s sword.

 

Just being able to use the functions of swords of this caliber once was remarkable.

 

Of course, there were complete duds too.

 

Next, he checked the most important thing.

 

(Asnium)

 

Grade: Legendary

 

Restriction: Blacksmith level 350 or higher

 

Difficulty: Supreme

 

Special Abilities

 

·Divine power increased by 240%.

 

·Recovery skills increased by up to 70%.

 

·Buff skills increased by up to 70%.

 

·Attack skills imbued with divine power increased by up to 200%.

 

·Simply possessing Asnium recovers 15% HP when it drops below 10%.

 

·Durability increased to infinite.

 

Description: One of three ores left by the god of blacksmiths, this ore contains the most divine power in the world.

 

It was truly an incredible ore.

 

Also, with this amount, it seemed possible to craft at least two artifacts.

 

When Hyeon-su finished checking, Aria spoke.

 

“That is a reward left by the god of blacksmiths. Our Church of Ares wishes to give you an additional reward.”

 

Aria wore a benevolent expression.

 

“Tell me what you desire, Hyeon-su.”

 

And Aria thought of the Church of Ares’ countless treasures of gold and silver, titles, and various other things.

 

Then Hyeon-su spoke.

 

“I would like to take Bell to our guild.”

 

Bell, the child of the saint.

 

When her name came up, Aria showed a surprised expression.

 

“May I ask the reason?”

 

Hyeon-su smiled softly.

 

“Bell came to my bedroom. She asked me about the guild like a curious child wondering about something. She looked happy at that time. But she couldn’t readily speak up. I judged that there were restrictions placed on the Outsider class.”

 

Aria’s lips parted.

 

In fact, she had thought it was a question asked because he coveted Bell’s power.

 

“It’s also true that I need her power. But Saint.”

 

Hyeon-su spoke in a respectful voice.

 

“A bird caged is beautiful but cannot fly. I want to show her by opening the cage door. That there are other joys in the world called Ares.”

 

Aria was speechless.

 

This was the first time she felt such an emotion.

 

‘Why is this?’

 

His story that might just be words.

 

Though it was just a story, she had glimpsed something enormous.

 

‘Why…?’

 

The Church of Ares has a Pope.

 

The Popes live pursuing a single title that Ares bestows.

 

But why…

 

‘Do I see in this blacksmith a name that even the Popes do not possess?’

 

The name of a Holy Ruler.

 

Yes, that thing visible in just a master of a small guild.

 

Aria was finally certain.

 

‘One who will illuminate the world…’

 

It might just be premature excitement.

 

Moreover, Aria had already decided to send Bell to Hyeon-su even before he brought up Bell’s story.

 

She smiled brightly.

 

“I entrust the child of the saint, Bell, to you. Hyeon-su.”

 

Aria thinks it’s so beautiful.

 

Bell also said she wanted to be with him. The guild master also spoke to obtain her.

 

Also, Aria made a decision about something she had been pondering due to the many possibilities she saw in him.

 

The highest blessing a saint can bestow.

 

A name that only one among the Outsiders who came to the Church of Ares can obtain.

 

“I bestow upon you the blessing of a saint.”

 

Yes, Saint. Hyeon-su was one who was not lacking even with that name.

 

[The blessing of a saint is bestowed upon you.]

 

[You gain 250 divine power.]

 

[You gain 200 charisma.]

 

[You gain 10 to all stats.]

 

[A Saint is special.]

 

[You gain divine power whenever you perform actions judged to be saintly.]

 

Hyeon-su was amazed.

 

The basic increase rate was excellent, but it was because he could steadily raise divine power when judged to be saintly.

 

“Furthermore, our Church of Ares would like to purchase the Royal Sword from you. We’ll pay 30% more than the average price, so could you sell it to us?”

 

“Yes, that’s fine.”

 

Hyeon-su felt that Aria wanted to make a good impression on him.

 

“And I was going to send Bell even without your words. Anything I can grant you. I’ll grant you any one thing, so please think about it slowly.”

 

Now all the conversations were finished.

 

Aria looked at Velia, who was sitting outside gazing at the flowers.

 

Hyeon-su also approached her with a small smile, seeing her dejected expression.

 

***

 

Velia felt like she was about to cry as she looked at the flowers.

 

[A Saint’s Child cannot join a guild without the Saint’s permission and will have their class revoked if they join without authorization.]

 

Velia had never once regretted becoming a Saint’s Child.

 

But now she felt a little regret.

 

It was strange.

 

The guild members who had genuinely worried when Hyeon-su collapsed from the curse.

 

And the man named Hyeon-su who had made the impossible possible. Her chest felt tight and bitter.

 

‘Strange…’

 

They looked happy. And the way they genuinely cared for and cherished each other looked wonderful.

 

‘I want to be with them.’

 

But she was a Saint’s Child. It didn’t seem as easy as it sounded.

 

Then someone approached.

 

He told her about his conversation with the Saint.

 

What he had wanted to have.

 

[Saint Aria permits you to join the guild.]

 

Learning this, Velia became somewhat shy.

 

Without realizing it, she clasped her hands behind her back and looked at the man with a reddened face.

 

The blacksmith with calloused hands extended his hand.

 

“Welcome, Velia.”

 

Velia grasped that thick hand.

 

“Please take care of me, Master.”

 

[Velia has joined Guild Gwangmyeong.]

 

It was the moment Guild Gwangmyeong recruited Ares’ greatest healer.

 

Then Hyeon-su spotted a hawk flying toward him.

 

It was a messenger bird sent by Sword King Barad.

 

Hyeon-su’s expression grew serious as he read the note attached to the hawk’s leg.

 

‘Bella is dying?’

 

Hyeon-su went to see Saint Aria again.

 

Hyeon-su was nervous.

 

That power wasn’t something even Saint Aria could easily wield.

 

But Aria smiled graciously.

 

“Let’s go together. However, my paladins will accompany us as well.”

 

Immediately, Hyeon-su, Aria, and the paladins departed for Goyad Kingdom.

 

At that moment.

 

As a woman faced death, a group was entering the Goyad Kingdom capital.

 

It was Marquis Rookburg and the nobles, the opposition faction that coveted Sword King Barad’s position.

 

“Sword King Barad has designated Bella as his puppet successor.”

 

It was a fact everyone knew.

 

Barad, who had lost his child, was struggling to prevent Rookburg from becoming the successor.

 

“Bella. It’s true she’s a child with talent close to the Sword King’s.”

 

Though a puppet, Bella seemed fitting for the name of the Sword King’s nation.

 

That child was about to die.

 

A thick smile settled on the lips of Rookburg and his retainers.

 

“What kind of person is the Saint?”

 

How could Sword King Barad possibly invite a woman whom even the Empire’s Emperor couldn’t casually summon?

 

“Today, the tiger’s fangs will all be pulled out.”

 

Marquis Rookburg and the nobles didn’t know.

 

That it wouldn’t be the tiger’s fangs, but their own fangs that would be pulled out.

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