The Blacksmith’s God (1)
Hans has lost many of his men to the sturdy armor of the orc warriors.
Today was the same. Even though I focused on one area, I couldn’t get through him in the end.
‘I almost died.’
There is no one who does not fear death.
Hans also desperately wished that someone would save him just before his neck was about to snap.
The one who saved Hans was a stranger named Hyun-soo.
The one who creates arrows with tremendous destructive power in urgent situations!
Another one who defeated two orc warriors.
“You are the hero of our punitive force.”
[The Orc Squad will remember you as a hero.]
[Those in the Prime Kingdom capital will recognize and treat the hero well.]
[You gain 30 reputation.]
[Gain 10 Charisma.]
“I, Hans, the captain of the punitive force, grant you the protection of a hero.”
[The protection of the hero rests upon you.]
[All stats gain +3.]
[No matter what expedition you join in the future, you will be able to start at the rank of Lieutenant Commander.]
‘What do you mean… …?’
Hyunsoo had also heard about Gaho.
Only high-ranking NPCs or named NPCs can grant protection.
The important thing is that this protection is not something that NPCs can grant infinitely.
I understand that it is possible only once in a lifetime, or in the case of kings or emperors, three times.
‘The protection bestowed by the level 48 expedition leader increases all stats by 3… …?’
Hyunsoo was amazed. In this Ares, there are kings, emperors, and popes.
I thought about how great the protection they would bestow would be, but it quickly disappeared.
The first time I came here, a soldier van approached me.
“When I first met you, I was worried because you said you were an aspiring blacksmith, but now that I see you again.”
[Intimacy with the van is MAX.]
“Sir! Thank you so much!”
“Thanks to you, I was able to survive!”
Hyunsoo smiled slightly as he watched the soldiers gather around him to express their gratitude.
Before we knew it, the punitive force had begun to return.
The chest of the returning Hyun-soo swelled.
‘Can I finally change my profession to a blacksmith? What kind of powers does the legendary blacksmith class have?’
His steps back to the tower were light.
***
The tower builders of the Blacksmith’s Tower gathered together for the first time in ten years, all because of one stranger.
The Stone of Talent is connected to all the Blacksmith’s Towers. They checked the Stone of Talent, which was cleanly split in half.
Ten blacksmiths sitting around a round table.
And Colson, the bowsmith’s tower master, thought he had seized his opportunity.
‘I might be able to pull it down.’
Colson, the leader of the bowsmiths, hated Dang, who was the leader of the bowsmiths.
It was a very common human greed.
My desire to stand in that place.
But at this time, a very good excuse arose.
“You’re telling me to send a blacksmith to an orc expedition and make 70% contribution to a foreigner who has just set foot on this land?”
“Umm… … .”
“Ugh.”
The other tower leaders groaned.
The shieldsmith’s tower guard, Rex, sighed.
“It was a natural talent. The talent that cut through the stone of talent was a genius talent that surpassed Dang-nim. So why did you give him such a reckless ordeal?”
It’s reckless.
Yes, the ordeal that Dang-i gave was a reckless ordeal from any perspective.
The masters of the Blacksmith’s Tower have been waiting for the one who will take the place of the god.
The tower masters can impose subjective trials on those who are qualified to do so.
Most of these trials are very difficult.
But the problem was that the ordeal that Dang had to endure was close to impossible, regardless of how difficult it was.
Coulson said in a reproachful voice.
“Dang, we are blacksmiths.”
What kind of job is a blacksmith?
“Even we who lead the Blacksmith’s Tower have a hard time defeating even the common knights of the Knight’s Tower.”
His voice grew louder and louder.
“But you’re telling a blacksmith, or someone who hasn’t even changed jobs yet, to achieve 70% contribution? I looked into it. Foreigners who changed jobs in the Orc Suppression Corps usually only get 10% contribution. So 70%? How on earth? Are you telling me to hunt Orc warriors? Someone who hasn’t even changed jobs?”
“… … That’s right.”
“yes?”
At Dang’s words, the faces of those in the blacksmith’s tower turned red.
The Blacksmith’s Tower has long awaited the arrival of the descendant of the Blacksmith’s God.
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“Is that right? Are you saying that you intend to hunt orc warriors?”
Coulson intended to use this opportunity to prove his incompetence to the other blacksmith’s tower masters.
Kuuung-!
He slammed his fist on the table roughly and twisted his lips.
“Thank you, thank you very much! The rare talent that appeared after thousands of years has finally been unable to walk the path of the gods. To have a blacksmith hunt orc warriors!”
“Dang, you were so reckless.”
“We should never forget that we are blacksmiths… … !”
Daeng, who had been listening to their story with his arms crossed, frowned.
“What’s the matter? Don’t you know what the blacksmith god is?”
He looked at each of the blacksmiths in the tower one by one with a sharp voice.
“As you may know from the myths, the blacksmith god is known to be able to defeat anyone with a single sword he makes.”
The reason why the blacksmiths await the descendants of the god of blacksmiths.
Because the blacksmith is ultimately the only one who can break the perception of weakness.
Even today, blacksmiths have a very important job of creating artifacts, but they are ultimately one of the most neglected jobs.
This is evident in the occupations that foreigners choose.
Among foreigners, only 2% choose to become a blacksmith.
It is difficult and they cannot hunt properly, and they cannot easily join group hunts that foreigners often do.
What does even the most excellent blacksmith do?
There are eight types of towers on the continent.
Inspector’s Tower, Wizard’s Tower, Archer’s Tower, Assassin’s Tower, Tamer’s Tower, etc.
But the blacksmith’s tower is the most neglected here.
Why? Because I’m weak.
“The Blacksmith God’s power is known to be great. So, are you saying that it is okay for the Blacksmith God to be weak, unlike in the myth? Or do you wish for him to become strong by borrowing the power of the god? The worthy should become the Blacksmith God! If he cannot even kill an Orc warrior, then he cannot continue the name.”
Dang’s words also make sense.
Of course, Dang’s standards were very strict.
Is it for nothing that he is called an unparalleled genius?
“Still, it was too much to induce the hunting of orc warriors.”
It was the sighing voice of the shieldsmith’s tower master, Rex.
“Umm… … .”
Dangdo let out a shallow groan.
In fact, Dangdo was also regretting it. Regret that it might have been his own greed.
It is something that is logically impossible.
It’s a shame that someone who just set foot here is killing an orc warrior.
Moreover, as they say, he is unemployed and has not even changed jobs.
But his thoughts do not change.
‘Isn’t it possible that only those who have achieved what no one else has been able to achieve can reach that position?’
“His talent has already been proven by cutting through the stone of talent. But if he doesn’t even draw his sword, let alone shake it, I won’t stay still. You’ve lost a talent that has been around for thousands of years.”
“The bowsmith’s tower guard, Coulson, warned with a cold expression.
Anyone who receives the mission to become a descendant of a god from the top must return and perform a ritual.
Through this ritual, we can see whether he has indeed completed the mission he set for himself.
The ritual varies depending on which tower you are assigned to.
Those who receive it from the Bowsmith’s Tower must hold a bow imbued with the power of the gods and shoot arrows.
But this isn’t something you can shoot just because you want to.
Those who have accomplished their mission and been recognized by the archer can shoot arrows, but those who have not will ultimately not be able to shoot arrows.
At the Shieldsmith’s Tower, there is a ritual of raising the shield.
At the blacksmith’s tower, one had to perform a ritual of lifting the hammer placed on the ground.
And the stranger, Hyunsoo, has been given a mission in the Tower of the Swordsmith, and must show that he has completed it by pulling out the sword buried deep in the ground.
Additionally, when he tries to draw his sword, the degree to which it is drawn will determine what kind of achievement he has achieved.
As Coulson said, the sword doesn’t even waver.
The implication is that the man has failed his mission miserably.
“Okay.”
Dang agreed to Coulson’s warning.
Perhaps, due to their own excessive trials, the Blacksmith’s Towers really lost the one they had been waiting for so long: the one who would become a god.
at that time.
“Captain, that stranger named Hyun-soo from last time has returned!”
At Han’s voice, those in the blacksmith’s tower stood out.
“Take me to the top floor.”
Now it is time to perform the ritual.
Why the God of Blacksmiths Needs This Ritual.
The weapons and armor used in rituals are creations of that god.
Those weapons, each with a certain degree of ego, want to test him on his behalf to see if he is truly qualified.
The tower leaders came out of the conference room and headed to the top of the tower.
And in front of that, I was able to meet a stranger named Hyunsoo.
***
Hyunsoo climbed up to the top floor of the blacksmith’s tower under Han’s guidance.
As we came up together, we heard the general idea of what to do.
‘You mean I should just pull out my sword?’
Beyond the transparent door on the top floor of the Blacksmith’s Tower.
Hyunsoo could see a sword buried deep in the ground.
‘Is it because it’s a legendary class? It’s really grand.’
Hyunsoo’s heart pounded. The legendary class held by Smith, ranked 1st in the blacksmith rankings!
He couldn’t hide his excitement at being in that position.
At that time, Hyunsoo could see the blacksmiths who had come up with the blacksmith’s tower he had seen before.
[Shield Blacksmith’s Tower Master, Lv.345]
[Bow Blacksmith’s Tower Master Colson Lv.365]
‘and…….’
Hyunsoo couldn’t help but be amazed.
The tower leaders were super-named NPCs.
Of course, Dang-i had the highest level, but it wasn’t easy to see such high-level named NPCs in one place.
It occurred to me that if I were to ascend to the legendary class, I might end up on par with them in the future.
Soon Dang came and said.
“I’m sure you’ve heard the explanation, but all you have to do is draw your sword. Now, go in.”
Hyunsoo, nodding his head, opened the door to where the ceremony was being held and went in.
The moment he entered.
Kurrururur-
A huge vibration filled the room.
[You have successfully completed the previous quest: Participating in the Orc Suppression Squad.]
[???’s sword reacts to you.]
[???The sword recognizes your talent.]
[???The sword wants to be held in your arms quickly.]
Hyunsoo’s gaze turned to the source of the vibration.
The sword that had been firmly planted was pulled out of its place by itself.
Puhwaaaaak-!
Right after.
Paaaaat-
The sword was drawn out, bursting with a brilliant light, and flew in front of Hyun-soo like a flash of lightning.
Woooooooooo-
The sword that resonated seemed to be speaking to Hyun-soo.
Come on, hold me.
I want you so badly I’m dying to have you.
I’m crazy about your talent.
[Only you are worthy to wield this sword.]
The notifications were proof of that fact.
