Episode 172
The old man in the blacksmith shop looked at the gate with a vain look on his face.
And then he mutters to himself.
“Why would the great one undergo such an ordeal?”
I thought he was mute, but he knows how to talk.
The content was even more surprising.
‘The Great One?’
This felt extremely religious.
As far as I know, religion does not exist in the 27th floor worldview.
The monarch of the 27th floor is a cripple of pure flame, whose existence can only be recognized by the players, and the natives here live with an extremely materialistic way of thinking.
That was why this old man’s muttering felt special.
I read again the strategy book that was sent to me just now.
[In 30 minutes, a masterpiece will be created in the blacksmith shop within the barrier. Preserve your forge from monster attacks.]
This was the reason why the old man could not leave the barrier.
A rare masterpiece. I don’t know why it was created in a shabby blacksmith shop in a rural village like this, but it was clear that something unusual was going on.
The same goes for the strategy book sent at an unexpected time, and there is a high probability that the great person the old man spoke of is the monarch of the 27th floor.
‘I don’t know what it is yet, but I eat it.’
It’s such an incredible item that the strategy book described it as a masterpiece.
Moreover, the blacksmith shop on the 27th floor here is a very mysterious place.
Although science and technology are far behind those on modern Earth, amazing things are created in these forges.
For example, the Mana chariot we rode on has the function of autonomous driving, and the place where these artifacts are made is the blacksmith.
“Elder, please carry me on your back.”
Originally I was going to pick it up and move it, but now I have a reason to be more polite.
“no! “I can never leave this place!”
The old man spoke with unfocused eyes.
Judging from the gate’s wavelength, monsters are about to pour in.
There is no time to delay.
“Elder, perhaps this blacksmith shop is a precious workplace that contains your entire life. I promise you clearly. “I will definitely protect you no matter what monster appears.”
“Hunters can never be trusted!”
“A trustworthy hunter is here.”
“You’re going to fight, destroy things, and then leave here like nothing happened, right? “You get treated like a hero.”
The old man said without even looking at me.
Kim Se-yong and Lloyd shouted in frustration at that sight.
“Hoyoung hyung! I do not have time. “I’ll just lift that old man and move him!”
“Hey, team leader! “I don’t have time to fool around like this right now.”
Our team members know nothing.
Thanks to this, I, the team leader, had a good opportunity to score points from the old man.
I made a straight face and yelled at the two.
“These guys!!”
Kim Se-yong and Lloyd looked bewildered at my sudden outburst.
Moreover, ‘these guys’.
I yelled once more.
“Such immature guys!!”
“tongue… … brother!”
“Take a look at your speaking habits towards the elderly. what? Flirting? “Is that something a pale young person would say?”
“that… … “That’s because I don’t have time.”
Even at this moment, the gate is bouncing with waves, and it looks like it might spew out monsters at any time.
But there was something more important, so I continued speaking calmly.
“Besides, this person is a blacksmith. “It is because of the sweat of these great engineers that we are able to live a comfortable life.”
“Hey, team leader! Now is the time to do this… … .”
“And this blacksmith shop is the old man’s workplace and home for his entire life! “In a disaster situation like now, it’s natural to not easily lose your footing!”
[The monarch of the 27th floor was deeply impressed by your remarks respecting the blacksmith.]
[Favorability has increased by 5.]
[Likeability: 23]
‘what?’
Anyway, the old man’s eyes also turned red at my speech.
I just said a few insignificant, cringe-inducing comments, but it seems to have had an effect.
On the other hand, Kim Se-yong and Lloyd’s expressions harden in real time.
“Elder, please piggyback on me. “Monsters are coming soon.”
I lowered my posture in front of the old man and put my knees on the ground.
“Then make a promise! “I will protect my workplace.”
“I promise.”
* * *
Pabababat-
The sparks emitted by the gate are getting stronger.
The appearance of monsters is imminent.
‘Ogre this time?’
Considering the characteristics of this tower, I thought there was a high possibility of that happening.
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Right now, it doesn’t matter what comes out.
It’s a relatively small gate, so the three of us should be able to handle it.
What’s really important is not now, but after the gate surge.
The quest message suggested reinforcement of the team for this expedition, but I ignored it for my own sake, so I may have to pay the price.
Wow!
After a while, what the gate spit out was, of course, an ogre.
So far, just a regular ogre.
It is by no means a weak monster, but it was true that it seemed to lack some force as it dealt with other species such as Twin Head and Lord.
I shouted to my two teammates.
“No matter what happens, be sure to defend the blacksmith shop!!”
I was conscious of the old blacksmith and paid attention to my vocalizations.
I tried imitating Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s voice that I saw in the movie, and although it was a bit contrived, it was definitely effective.
In the distance, you can see the old man’s eyes turning red.
I wielded Elysion and began clearing out the pouring ogres.
If a guy appears who looks towards the blacksmith shop,
Taaaaaang-
I immediately fired the gun and drew aggro back towards me, so the blacksmith shop was never threatened.
‘Anyway, Seyong has gotten stronger again.’
Even compared to yesterday, the force of the guy shooting the wind is clearly different.
The size and strength of the firestorm launched from the fist were further upgraded, and the guy was pouring out his magic power without hesitation.
Obviously, there is a mission to restore magic power if certain conditions are met.
What an envious guy.
Piyung-
Piyung-
Piyung-
A feast of wind blowing splendidly.
Even during the Hunter Exam, Lloyd was one step ahead of Kim Se-yong, and it seems like it’s only a matter of time before he catches up.
[Time remaining: ???]
The remaining time on the 27th floor, which is still private, is the key.
The three of us easily cleared out the ogres that the gate spit out.
Of course, we cannot miss the tension.
The gate surge over the past few days is almost like a default value.
“Hey, team leader. “I guess this isn’t the end?”
“Well, if I were to bet money, I’d bet on the runaway side.”
Pababababat-
As soon as he finished speaking, sparks started flying at the gate.
From now on, this is the game.
And that was then.
“hey! Old man!! “You can’t come here!”
Kim Se-yong shouted urgently.
The place the old blacksmith is heading to is the blacksmith shop.
“Elder!! “It’s not over yet!”
“You have to go into the blacksmith shop! “Time is up!”
“yes?”
“We need some finishing touches!”
“Inspiration! Now the monster is coming out again! “Quickly go to the edge of the barrier!”
“Kim Se-yong, this guy! Another habit of speaking!”
“Hoyoung hyung! “What on earth is this concept?”
Of course, the concept is to score points with this old man.
Moreover, according to the old man, the hand of a blacksmith is definitely needed at the end of the production process.
“Elder, please come in. In principle, this is not permitted, but will be permitted at the team leader’s discretion. “I just hope that good works can come out into the world.”
“I will not forget this grace!”
“Hurry up. Elderly! “It looks like monsters will be pouring in soon!”
The old man went straight into the blacksmith shop.
Pabababat!
At that moment, the gate started spewing out monsters again.
* * *
It was an ogre again.
These guys were neither bigger nor stronger than regular ogres, nor did they have two heads.
It was just flying around.
[Flying Ogre]
A total of twelve flying ogres were released by the gate.
After the gate crashed, these guys flew around leisurely inside the bigger and taller barrier.
When both wings were stretched out, they were long enough to remind one of a small airplane. It was amazing to see them flying around with such huge size, but what was even more surprising was their flight speed.
Piyung-
Piyung-
Kim Se-yong’s wind blowing into the air.
But it wasn’t enough.
As expected, it was impossible to hit these guys flying more than a kilometer in the air with a wind of fire.
Twelve flying ogres taunted us by spinning around at incredible speeds.
“Ah-oh! it’s annoying! Hoyoung hyung! “What should we do with those obnoxious bastards?”
“Hey, team leader. “Won’t they come down when they get tired?”
The problem is that you never know when they will get tired.
Another thing that bothers me is that the Flying Ogre is a monster that came out after the gate crashed, and there is no way it will just calmly confront it like this.
Obviously, something will happen.
Grrrr-
Grrrr-
The ominous premonition ultimately came true.
Baseball-sized fireballs falling to the ground.
“They shot fire!”
It’s not intended to hit us directly.
First of all, because the distance is too far away.
Then there is one conclusion. The intention is to set fire to the inside of the barrier.
When my thoughts reach that point, I get goosebumps.
‘Monsters attack like this?’
At first, I thought it was just a flying ogre, but it was completely different from a regular ogre.
“It must be destroyed!”
The three of us faced the fireball with swords, guns, and wind blows.
The fireballs they shot out of their mouths weren’t that strong, but there were too many of them for the three of us to block.
In the end, the fire in the field spread like a fire demon.
Guuuuuu-
The roar echoing in the sky seemed like it was teasing us.
The situation is not so good.
Daren Village is a typical plain area.
The dried grass in the field is exactly the right condition to turn the inside of this barrier into a sea of fire.
‘It’s within the effective range of the fire goblin, though.’
The problem is that the distance is too far, so they dodge by watching the trajectory of the bullet.
Still, this was the only way for now.
Because it’s the only way to attack those guys who don’t give much distance.
I put a lot of magic into the trigger.
Taaaaaang-
The bullet is fired with great force.
First of all, what I want is to just brush against it, whether it’s the wings or the body.
“Hoyoung hyung! please!”
Kim Se-yong’s earnest cry.
However, the Flying Ogre narrowly avoided my bullets with incredible acrobatics.
I’m angry at that obnoxious appearance.
“manager! “Is this a failure again?”
I nodded with a stern face.
The fire spread further and further across the field.
I don’t think anything would be more absurd than this if you were attacked by a monster.
It was then.
[The strategy book has been sent.]
also. In any case, there is always a way.
The only problem is not being able to find it.
I read the following message.
[Please wait.]
But this was the end of the message.
Wait.
What on earth?
“Hoyoung hyung! There’s no other way, so just keep shooting! “It’s absolutely impossible with my windpipe!”
“Wait a minute, Se-yong.”
“brother! The fire keeps spreading! If we don’t finish them off quickly… … .”
“Seyong, wait a minute! “Can’t you hear something?”
“sound? “What are you talking about?”
There was definitely a sound coming from the blacksmith shop.
The sound of an old man full of joy.
And the sound is getting louder.
“I have succeeded! “It was a success!”
After a while, the old man came out of the blacksmith shop and was holding something in his hand.
A wing-shaped item.
That seems to be the masterpiece that the strategy book told me about.
-Continued in Episode 173-
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