My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 41

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Episode 41

 

When I was heading to the Blacksmith District.

 

I thought it would be simple.

 

When I was making the Armed Zombie Warrior, the Artisans did flock around.

 

I figured they were just curious about Bone Metallurgy.

 

I was wrong.

 

“The Hunter who accomplished great things has come!”

 

“We have good tea in our workshop. Come have a cup.”

 

“Tea? Old Man Jeong. Didn’t you misspeak about soju?”

 

“Hey! I’ve got snake soaking in it, so it’s good for the body. If it’s good for the body, it’s all tea and medicine!”

 

“Stop fooling around. Hunter Park should come to our workshop…”

 

The Artisans who had given me various things in return for watching the work process.

 

Those teachers.

 

Have you all lost your minds?

 

【Hahaha. It’s good to see them coming out barefoot to greet you.】

 

【As expected of Master. To receive recognition from the Artisans.】

 

It wasn’t just the Artisans who had lost their minds.

 

Everyone snap out of it!

 

“Hunter Park is our workshop’s guest!”

 

“Hey now. Don’t be rude by not asking his opinion.”

 

“Who was it that mentioned Snake Wine?”

 

Hmm.

 

At this rate, I’m going to be split into Park/Min/Ho and enter each Blacksmith Shop separately.

 

Who said that Artisans have no interest in anything other than hammering!

 

【That was you.】

 

【That was Master.】

 

Damn it.

 

I have no allies.

 

【Enjoy their hospitality.】

 

It seems like you’re the one enjoying this?

 

The countless handshake requests pouring toward me are fine.

 

They don’t mean any harm.

 

Hmm.

 

No. The atmosphere does seem like they might split me into three pieces though.

 

Anyway.

 

There’s also the matter of the Break incident.

 

I suppose I can understand them welcoming me so enthusiastically.

 

But the artisans’ momentum was a bit different.

 

They were like veterans who had gone crazy at the sight of a newbie.

 

Maybe I should have jumped into the Blacksmith District instead.

 

“Ahem.”

 

A heavy clearing of the throat easily suppressed the voices of the three craftsmen.

 

The artisans who had been about to grab each other by the collar just moments ago slightly distanced themselves.

 

“How lively.”

 

Unkempt white hair fluttered left and right in the wind.

 

Through it, bloodshot eyes glinted sharply.

 

At his fierce appearance, I gulped and swallowed involuntarily.

 

【Summon me!】

 

An appearance that even made Sir Isra panic.

 

But.

 

“Master Craftsman, you came out?”

 

“How did you come out for a stroll without bringing your hammer?”

 

“How long has it been since you saw sunlight?”

 

The artisans who had been growling just moments before became docile sheep.

 

Master Craftsman?

 

Don’t tell me.

 

This person is the greatest craftsman in South Korea…

 

“Nice to meet you, young man. I’m called Han Yo-han.”

 

It really was him.

 

The strange person who looked like he could devour me with just his gaze was…

 

The meister Han Yo-han, a craftsman renowned not just in our country but throughout the entire world.

 

“We meet again.”

 

The person who followed behind was someone I knew.

 

He was the one who had helped me rob—no, receive gifts from the three craftsmen.

 

“You’re Chief Apprentice Nam Jin-woo, right?”

 

“Oh my. The Guui-dong Necromancer even remembers my name. It’s an honor.”

 

Ugh.

 

That damn Guui-dong Necromancer title.

 

My profession isn’t even necromancer to begin with.

 

Sob sob.

 

If I really were a necromancer, I wouldn’t have suffered for 5 years like that.

 

【But this is strange. It doesn’t feel like a mediating atmosphere.】

 

【Looks like a fight’s about to break out, doesn’t it?】

 

Huh?

 

What do you mean by that, my familiars?

 

“Master Craftsman. What brings someone who rarely comes out at this hour?”

 

“I came out to watch because it’s been noisy since morning.”

 

For reference, it’s eleven in the morning right now.

 

The time when the sun will soon be at its zenith.

 

“Then get some fresh air before you go. I need to go talk with my customer.”

 

“Good, good. Can I join in on that conversation too?”

 

“Let’s have a cool glass of snake wine together.”

 

What the hell.

 

Just moments ago, the Three Craftsmen were glaring as if they’d grab each other by the collar.

 

Now they were working together like they were on the same team.

 

Should I call this a 3-versus-1 situation?

 

In the midst of this strange atmosphere.

 

Master Craftsman Han Yo-han suddenly turned his body around.

 

“Well then, you all take care.”

 

South Korea’s greatest blacksmith walking away slowly.

 

But then suddenly.

 

He stopped walking and turned his head back.

 

“Oh right. When will Hunter Park Min-ho start coming to our workshop?”

 

Huh?

 

Me?

 

“If you want to pick up a hammer, you naturally have to learn from the best craftsman.”

 

Master Craftsman Han Yo-han pointed with his finger at the sign reading [Hanil Forge].

 

“Come along quickly. I’ll show you a craftsman’s skills.”

 

As if enchanted, I entered the blacksmith shop to seek teachings from South Korea’s greatest craftsman…

 

Of course, that development didn’t happen.

 

“Huh?”

 

What’s this sudden talk about a blacksmith shop?

 

I thought maybe he had scheduled something without me knowing.

 

“You old fool! What kind of scheme is this!”

 

“Did a few all-nighters make you lose your sight?”

 

“Hunter Park should be brought to our workshop!”

 

Teachers.

 

I never said I was going to your workshop either.

 

Let me correct myself.

 

It felt like Park/Min/ho would be cut into four pieces rather than three.

 

Master Craftsman Han spoke without even looking at them.

 

“If you want to learn blacksmithing, you naturally have to come to the best forge.”

 

“You don’t even know Hunter Park’s skill level!”

 

One of the craftsmen completely dropped his formal speech.

 

This is a catastrophe, a catastrophe.

 

“You can tell just by looking.”

 

“You heard from Nam Jin-woo and now you’re trying to snatch him away!”

 

“Now, now. Snatch away? That’s a bit harsh.”

 

“What’s harsh is Master Han! You already snatched away Chief Apprentice Nam Jin-woo, and now what?”

 

“That’s right! Chief Apprentice Nam Jin-woo was talent who should have originally worked at our forge!”

 

“Ah. That’s not right.”

 

The tense atmosphere didn’t just ease up—it became as hot as an active volcano.

 

“Masters?”

 

“Oh. Hunter Park Min-ho.”

 

“Are you planning to come to our forge?”

 

“Heh heh heh. Come drink some snake wine.”

 

“Ahem. When it comes to forges, it’s Hanil Forge.”

 

The craftsmen, now increased from three to four, stared at me intently.

 

Their gazes alone seemed ready to dismantle a person.

 

However.

 

There was one misunderstanding I needed to correct.

 

“I never said I came here to learn blacksmithing, though?”

 

The atmosphere that had been hot like an active volcano.

 

Froze over once again.

 

As if a bitter north wind carrying frigid cold had swept through.

 

* * *

 

“Wh-what do you mean by that, Hunter Park?”

 

“Your sense with the hammer. I couldn’t possibly see you as a beginner.”

 

“You’re someone born to wield a hammer!”

 

Except for Master Han Yo-han who had gone ahead.

 

Sparks flew from the eyes of the remaining three craftsmen.

 

“As you can see from the news, my specialty is Undead Servitude.”

 

Let me clarify one thing.

 

[Necrosmith] is not a blacksmith class.

 

Necromancer + Blacksmith.

 

Though it’s a hybrid class with both characteristics.

 

As could be seen during the promotion exam.

 

The main concept of my class is in the ‘Mage’ category.

 

…Honestly speaking, my skill composition isn’t mage-like at all.

 

Except for Corpse Crafting, everything else is manual work.

 

Anyway.

 

Since my specialty is limited to ‘bone’, even if I learned blacksmithing, the limitations were clear.

 

“Now, now. Young friend. What does it matter if you’re a Mage?”

 

“Anyone who can hold a hammer is a craftsman.”

 

“You were destined to be born a blacksmith! Come, let’s have a drink.”

 

So.

 

I’m telling you I have no intention of becoming a blacksmith.

 

I came here just to gather information for Bone Metallurgy, and what kind of ordeal is this.

 

【As expected of the Lord that I, Isra, serve. The artisans are dying to take you under their wing!】

 

【Hohoho. Those with talent are bound to stand out wherever they go.】

 

Step— Step—

 

“You said you came to experience it.”

 

Craftsman Han Yo-han approached with bloodshot eyes.

 

Ugh.

 

He’s not going to ask me why I won’t become a blacksmith, is he?

 

Nam Jin-woo stepped between the craftsman and me and spoke hurriedly.

 

“Master has been working all night for several days, so he’s in a bit of a rough state.”

 

Wow.

 

You’re saying it’s really because he stayed up all night?

 

Are all blacksmiths like this?

 

“Once Master starts concentrating, he’ll hammer away in that spot for days.”

 

Ah.

 

“Um, excuse me. Are all craftsmen originally like this?”

 

“Many are single-minded. Including Master.”

 

Nam Jin-woo whispered quietly.

 

Fortunately, the Three Craftsmen didn’t seem to hear.

 

Phew.

 

Still, I’m glad there’s someone I can communicate with.

 

It’s nice that they think highly of me.

 

But I have no intention of signing up to become a blacksmith.

 

When I briefly explained the situation.

 

Nam Jin-woo nodded as if he understood.

 

“They’re a bit excessive, but they’re not bad people.”

 

“Well, I don’t think badly of them.”

 

“That’s just how blacksmiths are.”

 

Nam Jin-woo sighed with a “Hah—”

 

“They have no interests other than fiddling with iron.”

 

Says the guy who’s also a blacksmith.

 

It was kind of funny how he talked about it like it was someone else’s business.

 

I was also relieved that I could communicate with him better than with the craftsmen.

 

Well then.

 

Let me remind myself once again of the main reason I came to Blacksmith District.

 

“Today’s blacksmith shop experience would be difficult, right?”

 

The atmosphere suggests that these craftsmen representing Korea would only be satisfied if they each took one of my arms and legs.

 

I came here on impulse, but I felt a bit disappointed.

 

“Don’t worry. I’ll help you with the blacksmith experience.”

 

“M-Master Craftsman?”

 

“That’s something only freshly appointed apprentices do.”

 

“Hey. That’s not right.”

 

They say there’s never been a case where a craftsman helped with a blacksmith experience.

 

Even the least popular blacksmith shop in Blacksmith District has orders backed up for at least a month.

 

South Korea’s top blacksmith assisting with an experience session?

 

Such a thing had never happened before.

 

“There’s no law against it.”

 

“That’s right, Master. Customs are just customs.”

 

Nam Jin-woo chimed in agreement with Master Craftsman’s words.

 

“Ahem! Then we’ll observe too.”

 

“The more people helping, the better, right?”

 

“If you get thirsty while working, you can have a sip of snake wine too.”

 

Unexpectedly, the Three Craftsmen joined in as well.

 

We headed to the Experience Blacksmith Shop, whose layout I’d grown familiar with.

 

* * *

 

South Korea’s greatest craftsman helping with a blacksmith experience.

 

Things had gotten quite big.

 

Still.

 

It didn’t feel bad.

 

Receiving such intense attention made my fingertips tremble with nervousness.

 

【Are you alright?】

 

“Don’t worry.”

 

A moderate amount of tension helps with work.

 

If you’re too relaxed, mistakes happen.

 

And.

 

During my 5 years as a Hunter.

 

This was the first time I’d received so much ‘expectation.’

 

As a Hunter who prevented damage from the Break incident.

 

And also.

 

As promising material for an excellent blacksmith.

 

Either way, it felt equally good.

 

“Do you specialize in working with bone?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“I’d like to see your skills once before you experience the blacksmith shop.”

 

Oh ho.

 

You’ll provide customized guidance?

 

It seems South Korea’s greatest craftsman is planning to teach me properly.

 

At first, I was a bit scared because of his bloodshot eyes.

 

But thinking it was just the aftereffects of frequent all-night work sessions made me less nervous.

 

“Then let’s begin.”

 

Clang! Claang!

 

As I always did.

 

I heated and hammered the bone while thinking of Sir Isra’s sword.

 

How much I concentrated on the hammering.

 

Hisss!

 

I repeated the quenching and finished all the way to the final process.

 

[Sharp-Edged Bone Knife]

 

Grade: Magic

 

Category: Sword

 

Durability: 250/250

 

A bone knife made by connecting two orc thigh bones. Mana was appropriately infused during the joining process, increasing its durability.

 

The sharpness remains intact thanks to repeatedly forging the blade.

 

*Slash Lv 28

 

*Thrust Lv 25

 

Same materials.

 

Made in the same blacksmith shop.

 

But the performance improved slightly.

 

When I first made it, Slash was level 24 and Thrust was level 22.

 

I’m gradually growing.

 

“Is this that sword?”

 

“Yes. Please take a look.”

 

Han Yo-han slowly examined the bone knife and then spoke.

 

“Fascinating.”

 

Huh.

 

Why?

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