I Became an SSS-Grade Time-Transcending Almighty Blacksmith - Chapter 44

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Episode 44
Episode 44
I’d given it considerable thought.
What kind of place I should move into.
My ultimate goal is a luxury Single-Family House, but that’s just what it is—the ultimate goal.
Right now I’m busy buying Magic Stones and leveling up the Forge of Time, so pausing that to accumulate hundreds of billions won seemed impossible.
So.
“Monthly Rent.”
I decided to look for places with Monthly Rent.
It seemed like the right fit for where I am now.
After doing quite a bit of research on real estate on my own terms,
I started calling around the well-known real estate agencies in areas near the Residential Complex.
– Hello, this is Happiness Real Estate~
“Oh, hello. I’m calling because I’d like to look into a Single-Family House. Monthly Rent, if possible.”
– I see~ Thanks so much for reaching out! We manage all the properties in this Residential Complex in the area.
Even though I was hearing a genuinely friendly response, I felt oddly tense.
Was this what phone anxiety felt like?
Come to think of it, I hadn’t had much reason to have a long phone conversation with anyone recently.
And certainly not one about anything this important.
– How many people are planning to live there?
“Right now it’s four of us, but I think the number might grow.”
– Ah, so your family is moving in! That’s good thinking. So, could you tell me when you’re planning to move in and roughly what budget you’re working with?
The crucial question had arrived.
Budget.
I’d honestly agonized over it.
Until recently, I’d barely managed to secure even this cramped One-Room Apartment by taking out a full Jeonse Deposit loan.
And the average Monthly Rent I’d researched for this Residential Complex was frankly exorbitant.
But I’d made up my mind.
With what I was earning now,
when I pictured Gerom setting up his bed and crouching on it, I knew I had to move to a bigger place.
So the others could move freely, so my safety could be ensured.
I needed to move somewhere with proper security and privacy.
So I calmed my nerves and stated the budget I’d calculated.
“For the Deposit, under a billion. For the Monthly Rent…… I’m thinking around ten million a month.”
A Deposit of one billion.
Ten times the Jeonse Deposit on my small, precious One-Room Apartment.
But that wasn’t all.
Monthly Rent of ten million.
Ten million bleeding out every single month.
It was a ridiculous sum, but there was no help for it.
After thorough research, that was what the average Monthly Rent ran in this area.
In the past, I would’ve wondered what kind of person could afford ten million a month in rent.
I never imagined it would be me.
“But I’d really like a place with strong security and privacy protection. If possible, within Delivery Coverage Area!”
– Security and privacy protection are really the cornerstone of our Residential Complex~ When could you come by? We actually have a few great properties available, and I can show them to you right away!
“Would it be possible to come right now?”
– R, right now?
“If it’s not convenient—”
– No, no, it’s fine! Would you be able to make it around one o’clock?
“Yes, I’ll be there at one.”
– I’ll see you at one~
Strike while the iron is hot, as they say.
I moved to check out places right away.
I considered wearing my only suit, but instead I dressed as neatly as I could.
I checked the route on the map app and, as soon as I boarded the subway naturally,
‘…… Should’ve taken a taxi.’
That thought came to me.
With how much I was earning swinging a Hammer at home,
saving a bit on transportation costs on the subway seemed less worthwhile than taking a taxi to save time and swing that Hammer one more time in the hours I’d gain.
As I transferred trains, thinking I’d take a taxi on the way back,
“Welcome~ You have a one o’clock appointment, yes? Have you eaten?”
I arrived at the real estate office in no time.
“Yes.”
“Would you like some tea? Or we can head out to see the property right away.”
“Let’s go right away, please.”
Why hesitate for no reason?
I set out immediately to see the house.
I rode in the real estate agent’s car and made quick time to our destination.
One slightly odd detail was that the agent showing me around now wasn’t the same one who’d answered my call.
But that hardly mattered.
Gazing naturally out the car window.
‘Wow…….’
An exclamation escaped me.
A residential complex like this in the heart of the bustling city.
Each house looked spacious and beautiful.
And that wasn’t all.
High walls that balanced security and privacy perfectly, sturdy gates fitted meticulously with CCTV and all.
Exactly what I’d hoped for.
In fact, more perfect than anything I could have imagined.
As I stood there marveling,
“This is the first listing. It’s on the smaller side for this residential complex, but the previous tenant just moved out, so it’s been maintained well.”
We arrived at the first property shortly after.
From that point on, I couldn’t help but marvel at every turn.
As I stepped through the gate, I could see the focus on security and privacy at every level.
The moment I entered, a modest yard opened up before me, and my chest swelled with the sudden sense of space.
Inside, I found
‘Wow…….’
a space incomparably larger than my one-room apartment.
The living room alone looked bigger than my entire unit.
Actually, there’s no point comparing just the living room.
The kitchen here is exactly the size of my one-room apartment.
And there were multiple bedrooms, while the living room windows framed the yard like a painting.
‘Spacious.’
Here, Gerom wouldn’t have to push the bed aside and crouch down anymore.
The living room was spacious enough for several Geroms to lie down stretched out at full length.
Even if my staff grew in numbers, there would be no cause for concern.
“The yard is really lovely, isn’t it? Despite the large windows, you’re completely shielded from outside eyes. And the residential complex has twenty-four-hour security patrols around the perimeter…….”
While the agent explained,
I carefully opened a delivery app.
I’d wondered if it would be difficult to order food delivery in a place like this.
‘There are quite a few options.’
Actually,
while the prices were higher, the app was packed with even more elaborate dishes.
After I’d looked over the entire house,
“What do you think?”
the agent asked me.
I’d originally planned to look at a few more properties and deliberate, but from the very first listing, I was completely charmed.
But before I committed rashly,
there was one thing I needed to verify.
“Would you mind if I spent a moment alone?”
“Pardon? Oh, of course. Absolutely. I’ll wait outside, so take your time looking around. However, the homeowner is rather particular, so if you touch anything without permission…….”
“I won’t. Don’t worry.”
After I’d sent the agent outside,
I composed myself with steady breaths.
“Forge of Time.”
I activated my unique ability.
This was the crucial point.
Whether I could use my unique ability in this place.
And whether, when I entered the forge here, my forge’s size would expand as Ember had said.
I’d used the ability somewhat doubtfully, truth be told.
That moment.
A low rumble—
Just as it had in my One-Room Apartment.
The distinctive brick of the forge began to stack and cover the walls, and soon the familiar Forge of Time revealed itself.
The overall shape was identical.
The walls, the hammer, the anvil.
But.
“It’s huge!”
The forge had become tremendously spacious.
Ember’s explanation had been spot on—the forge’s size expanded in proportion to the size of my room.
My assistants had been doing their jobs so well that my forge was threatening to burst with materials of every kind.
Now that the forge had expanded, that problem was solved completely.
While I was at it.
“Emergency gathering!”
“Master?”
“Hmm?”
“Little one?”
“Chirp!”
I summoned all my assistants.
“The forge has…….”
“Suddenly become this spacious?”
“Chirp chirp!”
Naturally, all three of them were startled.
But the real surprise was yet to come.
A low rumble—
I deactivated the forge.
The spacious, clean living room of the Single-Family House returned to view.
Just as it had been in my One-Room Apartment days, the living room remained entirely unaffected.
I showed them this and asked for their opinion.
“This is where I’m planning to move. What do you think?”
Their reactions came instantly.
“It looks quite pleasant, Master. I believe your rest efficiency will improve considerably.”
“Ha-ha-ha! Spacious and wonderful!”
“Chirp chirp! Splendid! It seems even wider than our clan chief’s house!”
The moment I confirmed they all liked it.
“Then I’ll go with this place!”
I decided on this location as my precious next home.
No longer the small, precious One-Room Apartment.
But a spacious, precious Single-Family House instead.
* * *
Lee Saerom, a licensed real estate agent at Happiness Real Estate.
She was a newly hired licensed real estate agent at the company.
Happiness Real Estate was a major real estate firm that handled the nearby Residential Complex.
As a newcomer, rather than handling transactions directly, she was tasked with paperwork and phone inquiries.
“Saerom, you go this time.”
“Me? Really?”
“Someone’s looking for monthly rent, but it seems they’re just browsing. Think of it as practice—show them around.”
An unexpected assignment had come.
And when I stepped out, I understood why my senior had said that.
A man whose entire outfit probably didn’t add up to two hundred thousand won.
Early to mid-twenties, maybe?
By any measure, he didn’t match our usual clientele.
Occasionally, wealthy young adults came alone to view rooms, but those types had a certain unmistakable air about them.
This one didn’t even seem to have arrived by car.
But.
‘I’ll do my best!’
When I became a real estate agent.
I made a promise to myself.
Never dismiss a customer, and always be kind and give my best effort!
They say that over time, inevitably wear and grime accumulate.
She wanted to hold onto this resolve.
So.
“Would you like to take a look? Let me show you my top recommendation!”
She introduced each property with all the effort she could muster.
Being her first time as a broker, she gave it everything she had.
Still, though brokerage was new to her, she’d seen quite a few clients come through Happiness Real Estate.
She knew the odds of closing a contract on the spot today were slim.
Yet she found herself delighted watching the client nod in satisfaction.
“Would it be alright if I looked around alone for a moment?”
For the first time, the client made a request.
Asking to be left alone.
It made her a little uneasy, but she’d heard of such cases before.
Some clients preferred to examine a property at their own pace, without a broker hovering and making them self-conscious about every choice.
So she stepped outside the door and began preparing her pitch for the next listing.
Click.
“Did you get to see the whole place?”
“Yes!”
The client emerged from the door with a satisfied expression.
“Then shall we move on to the next property…?”
She was about to lead the client out when—
From the client’s lips—
“I want to take this one!”
“…I’m sorry?”
Words she never expected tumbled out.
“I really love this place. Could you go over the contract terms again?”
“Yes, of course!”
After that.
The client proceeded swiftly through the entire contract.
Being her first deal, she marshaled every bit of knowledge she possessed to guide the client through each step.
The result.
“Saerom, that’s impressive! Honestly, I never thought you’d actually close a contract. How on earth did you manage it?”
“Ha ha, I was just lucky.”
As a broker, she had secured her very first contract.
And she renewed her commitment to always do her best for every client, never judging them by appearances.

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