The Cursed Blacksmith Who Regressed - Chapter 67

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Episode 67

“The weight balance seems well-adjusted?”

“Yes, it seems perfect. Wow, but how did you get it right just by hearing the stat difference? There wasn’t even a scale?”

“For things like this, you just know after weighing it by hand a few times. Plus, I happened to have some heavy materials on hand. I was just lucky, I guess.”

“Wow…”

“Did you check the option information?”

“Oh, no. I’ll check it right now.”

At Choi Hyun’s suggestion, he immediately checked the information.

[ Origin Sword ]

– Type : Item

– Restriction : Level 80 or higher

– Durability : 3,558.1/3,558.1(2541.5+1,016.6)

– Attack Power : 523.25/523.25(373.75+149.5)

– Options :

1. Targets hit by attacks take 11.5% increased damage.

2. When using sword-related skills, additional power increases by 5.75%.

3. Damage taken by the weapon is reduced by 25.3%.

4. User’s fatigue decreases by 17% while using the sword.

# A sword made by an excellent blacksmith for Kim Ha-geom.

# Repaired by an excellent blacksmith, but some performance has changed.

# Enhanced performance will disappear if durability falls below the original level.

Kim Ha-geom’s eyes widened in surprise.

Because numerous changes had occurred to his Origin Sword, which he thought had only changed in weight.

Choi Hyun smiled and said.

“Overall, there should be some numerical changes. About 15%.”

“15%? But the durability and attack power have much bigger differences?”

“That’s because my repair skill level is high. Level 5 repair skill gives a 20% increase buff from repair, but level 7 gives 40%. Instead, if you look at the additional options, didn’t they change by exactly about 15%?”

“Yes, that’s right. Why is that?”

“It’s because I increased the sword’s weight. Usually, the heavier it is, the sturdier it becomes. So the power increased by about 15%, but the fatigue reduction rate decreased as the weight increased. It was originally 20%.”

“Oh, that’s true?”

“But while the fatigue reduction rate decreased by 3%, everything else increased, so ultimately it resulted in a spec upgrade. One befitting level 87.”

“Wow…”

Only admiration came out.

How could this be possible?

It was even more amazing because he watched it happen in real time right beside him.

Kim Ha-geom was busy examining his sword for a while.

“If I had more materials, I could repair it more perfectly, but it’s a shame.”

“No. I’m really completely satisfied with just this much. No, more than satisfied. Thank you so much.”

“When you think about it, it’s really funny, isn’t it? What’s so special about this that you have to wait over half a year for it.”

“When… you put it that way, it does sound a bit like that to me too… But isn’t this just because you’re amazing, President?”

“Haha, I’d be grateful if you think of it that way.”

“No, I’m serious. By the way, how should I handle the payment? For this level of customization, I really have no idea how much money I should give you…”

“Hey, what money? I just used some skills a few times, that’s all. Besides, Ha-geom, you’re kind of our guild’s signature hunter right now, aren’t you? This much is only natural.”

“What signature hunter when I can’t even beat you, President… I’ll really work hard. That duty you mentioned, President, I’ll really faithfully carry it out.”

“Suddenly feeling motivated to fulfill your duties?”

“Yes, very much so. You might not know this, but for swordsmen like us, the sword is everything, and when you factor in the repair buff, it’s nearly a 35% spec upgrade, so even while looking at it, I wonder if this is right…”

Oh my.

If my repair skill level goes up just one more time, it’ll be complete chaos, won’t it?

From Universal Repair onwards, the repair buff effect is 50%.

Choi Hyun smiled and said.

“If you’re grateful, learn Hyper Focus quickly. Now then, since you seem to have relaxed completely, shall we try challenging the fourth Sword Ghost?”

“Yes, I’ll prepare right away. Since you’ve also upgraded my sword this time, I’ll try facing Sa-beon without using skills.”

“Fighting.”

“Yes, fighting! Then… begin.”

He called out the start.

Then the fourth grave split open and the Sa-beon Sword Ghost burst out from within.

Sa-beon was black.

A black close to ink.

It seemed that as the numbers went higher, the color gradually became darker.

Fortunately, this one also had the same conditions except for the different color.

It quietly stood up and drew its sword.

Its sword was also pitch black.

Choi Hyun asked.

“That one doesn’t use skills, right?”

“No, I’ve never seen it use skills.”

I see.

Then this time it can truly be a pure sword duel.

At that moment, Sa-beon began charging toward Kim Ha-geom.

Thud!

A tremendous running start.

Even the sound was different.

He stepped back and watched.

Kim Ha-geom calmly held his position.

His gaze was on Sa-beon.

And.

Clang!!

A rushing sword.

Kim Ha-geom parried that sword.

At the same time, Choi Hyun saw it.

The corners of Kim Ha-geom’s mouth curving into a smile.

‘He’s got the feeling.’

Masters know after just exchanging a few moves.

Especially against an opponent they’ve fought who knows how many times.

Kim Ha-geom couldn’t overcome even Third Revenant without skills.

But after just one exchange, and against Sa-beon who had always been like an insurmountable wall, he gained confidence.

Arrogance?

It wouldn’t be that.

Emotions like arrogance or pride were usually hard to have toward opponents you always feared.

Clang!

Kim Ha-geom pushes away Sa-beon’s sword.

Then he began charging at it like a storm.

Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!

He pressed forward without pause.

The more he swung his sword, the more Sa-beon was pushed back.

It wasn’t because of a difference in strength.

Kim Ha-geom’s tempo was simply faster.

It wasn’t a tempo that became faster due to an impatient heart.

By stabbing decisively when he should stab and cutting where he should cut, his tempo naturally became faster.

‘Because his sword became stronger than before, increasing destructive power, and the floating feeling from the light sword also disappeared.’

Now, like putting on clothes that fit his body, he could finally become one with his sword.

After driving the creature like that for a while.

Clang!

A high friction sound.

At the same time, a sword shot up high and stuck into the ground.

It was Sa-beon’s sword.

Thunk!

Kim Ha-geom’s sword pierced through Sa-beon’s skull.

There was no hesitation.

As soon as the sword flew, it pierced through.

Then Sa-beon trembled with a shudder before his body went limp.

Sa-beon’s body crumbled into powder and scattered away.

“Ha! Haha!”

After victory, Kim Ha-geom burst into hollow laughter.

Even though he had clearly resolved it with his own strength, it didn’t feel real.

“That guy who seemed so towering would be this easy…”

Was that why?

Kim Ha-geom’s admiring gaze naturally turned toward Choi Hyun.

After defeating Sa-beon, whom he thought could never be brought down with a maintained sword, Choi Hyun, who already seemed large, appeared even larger.

He clasped his hands together and bowed his head in gratitude.

Choi Hyun spoke.

“Ride the momentum and face O-beon too.”

“Understood.”

Whoo.

He took a deep breath.

Finally, O-beon.

An existence he had never seen even once before.

That’s why his heart was racing.

Kim Ha-geom, having finished his preparations, called out the start.

Rumble rumble rumble-

It was the moment he called out the start.

[ The final Sword Ghost reveals itself. ]

There had never been an appearance notification before, but this time one appeared.

But it said final.

In other words, it meant boss.

That fact made Kim Ha-geom even more nervous.

The grave split open.

Then an unexpected Sword Ghost burst out from inside.

A pure white swordsman.

From head to toe, everything was a pure white Sword Ghost.

“Ah, finally my turn.”

But an unexpected phenomenon occurred.

He thought being unable to speak was the default for Sword Ghosts, but the last one actually spoke.

‘Is the boss different?’

Interesting.

Then what about Kim Ha-geom?

He shifted his gaze to look.

But Kim Ha-geom’s expression was frozen.

Anyone could see he was extremely tense.

Oh my.

Despite his high level, he’s still a kid?

Choi Hyun spoke.

“Ha-geom, don’t be nervous.”

“Y-yes?”

“Don’t be nervous. It’s just a monster.”

“B-but it’s talking.”

“So what?”

“Huh? This is my first time seeing a talking monster.”

“…?”

Ah.

Could it be that talking monsters have never appeared even once before?

He hadn’t thought of that.

So that’s why Kim Ha-geom was so nervous.

‘Well, from a newbie’s perspective, a monster that speaks human language could be quite shocking.’

Then the Sword Ghost drew his sword and spoke.

“Never once has the turn come to me before, but this is truly an honor. Since it’s such a rare occasion, I can look forward to this, right?”

And.

Whoooosh!

A sharp, fierce aura began emanating from the creature.

It wasn’t his imagination.

It was clearly the Sword Ghost’s aura with an obvious source.

Choi Hyun, who was watching the scene, raised his hand.

“Hey!”

“Hm?”

“Are you going to use skills?”

“Huh? Who are you?”

“I’m next in line.”

“Aha? That’s what you were curious about?”

“Yeah, so are you going to use them? Actually, I’m a blacksmith and I just worked on that friend’s sword a bit. That’s how he beat the guy before you. So if you’re okay with it, I’d like to clash with pure swordsmanship only, no skills. How about it?”

“Hoho?”

The Sword Ghost’s eyes gleamed at Choi Hyun’s proposal.

At the same time, Kim Ha-geom blinked his eyes, wondering what on earth this situation was.

Eventually, the Sword Ghost, who had been examining both their faces, burst into laughter.

“Kahaha! Looking at your faces, I can roughly guess what kind of relationship you two have. Fine, I’ll use only swordsmanship when facing that friend, as you requested.”

“Thanks. Can I trust you?”

“I swear on my sword.”

Good.

He had received permission.

Choi Hyun smiled and spoke.

“Ha-geom, you heard that, right? Now fight with peace of mind.”

“Huh? Ah, yes…”

Kim Ha-geom wore a bewildered expression.

What kind of situation was this?

However, there was no more time to ponder.

Soon he took his stance, and the Sword Ghost also took his stance.

Choi Hyun shouted.

“Then begin!”

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