Hyun-soo quickly assessed the battle situation and understood the flow of events.
‘If one more orc warrior joins in, the subjugation squad will be wiped out.’
While watching Hans engaged in a fierce battle with the orc warrior, Hyun-soo shot an arrow and confirmed something.
‘Not even my luminous power or this buffalo horn bow can penetrate that armor.’
The situation had taken a serious turn.
Especially since Hans, the leader of the subjugation squad, seemed to be in grave danger.
Of course, if he joined the fight with his sword ‘light’ and buffalo horn bow, the situation might improve.
But he was certain that they couldn’t kill the orc warrior due to its thick armor.
Then, an idea flashed through Hyun-soo’s mind.
‘An arrow as fast and powerful as a shotgun.’
As a skilled blacksmith, Hyun-soo had a habit.
He would mentally associate everything he saw in nature with blacksmithing materials.
He often used natural materials in his handcrafted items.
That’s why, while walking with the subjugation squad, he noticed something.
“Bamboo…”
Bamboo was the perfect material for the kind of arrow he needed.
As Hans and the orc warrior continued their intense battle, Hyun-soo rushed to cut some bamboo.
He then took out a ‘Beginner’s Arrow’ from his inventory.
Holding the two materials, Hyun-soo was about to start working on them.
“Can’t it really be penetrated…”
That’s when he heard the voice of Hans, the squad leader.
Hyun-soo needed that.
Someone strong to buy him time to make his arrow.
“It can be penetrated.”
Hyun-soo’s voice was full of confidence.
Hans looked at Hyun-soo with trembling eyes.
“Just hold on for one minute!”
“Uoooooooh!”
Hearing his words, Hans, the squad leader, ignited his fighting spirit.
Now, all Hyun-soo had to do was to repay Hans for his trust.
He laid the bamboo and beginner’s arrow on the ground and quickly started shaping them with his dagger.
***
Special User Management Team.
Team leader Kim Tae-seok and employee Lee Ji-hee’s expressions were tense with anxiety.
“It’s impossible to penetrate the orc warrior’s armor.”
The Special User Management Team had a deep understanding of monsters.
The orc warrior, classified as a boss monster of the orc subjugation squad, had physical abilities around level 30.
However, due to the armor and horned helmet it wore, it was set at level 50.
A monster’s level usually represented a combination of all its attributes.
This meant the armor was incredibly tough and formidable.
The two of them watched Hyun-soo’s incomprehensible work with puzzled looks.
“He can penetrate it?”
To Kim Tae-seok, it seemed impossible.
Even Hyun-soo’s exceptional buffalo horn bow was limited.
They closely observed as Hyun-soo used bamboo and arrows for his creation.
Then, a memory flashed in Kim Tae-seok’s mind, a huge fan of historical dramas.
“…Gasp!”
“What?”
Lee Ji-hee looked puzzled at Kim Tae-seok’s astonished voice.
Soon, Kim Tae-seok rapidly typed on his keyboard.
[Jeonjeon]
[A type of arrow much shorter than regular arrows. In Korean, it’s called ‘Aegi-sal’.]
[Jeonjeon is characterized by being shot from a split bamboo tube, known as ‘tong-ah’, and was called the ultimate weapon of the Joseon era.]
[Surprisingly, it had the power to rival a shotgun and was known to possess armor-piercing capabilities.]
“…Is he making that right now?”
Kim Tae-seok’s eyes widened in realization.
Hyun-soo, now on the monitor, was inserting a shortened arrow into the split bamboo.
***
Aegi-sal.
This arrow, perfectly compatible with a crossbow, was something Hyun-soo had made many times.
Especially when he only had useless arrowheads and bamboo tubes.
The ancestors used Aegi-sal to counter enemies firing shotguns.
It could penetrate the enemies’ armor.
Regular arrows could be deflected or even picked up and fired back by the enemies.
But Aegi-sal was different.
An arrow that couldn’t be blocked or deflected.
The ultimate weapon of the Joseon era.
[You have crafted an arrow with exceptional skill.]
[Rating is being determined.]
[Rare grade.]
[All arrows crafted in this manner will be assessed at the same grade.]
Hyun-soo checked the newly crafted arrow.
(Aegi-sal)
Grade: Rare
Durability: 100/100
Attack Power: 95
Restriction: No restriction for the creator. Level 5 and above.
Special Abilities:
· Penetration power increased by 70%.
· Arrow speed increased by 60%.
Description
: With its short arrow shaft, it flies faster than any other arrow and has powerful destructive force, potentially even breaking rocks.
“Indeed…”
The great thing about the game Ares was that everything was quantified.
In reality, Hyun-soo knew Aegi-sal was far superior to regular arrows.
But actually making and seeing it, the difference was clear.
‘The attack power of the beginner’s arrow I was using was 22, with a 5% increase in accuracy.’
In contrast, Aegi-sal had.
‘70% increased penetration power, plus 60% increased arrow speed!’
And something not to forget.
Hyun-soo also possessed a buffalo horn bow, something no other player of his level had.
The damage from a bow is the sum of the bow and the arrow.
Before anyone knew it, Hyun-soo quickly placed the Aegi-sal into the half-split bamboo tube.
[The crossbow and Aegi-sal create a set effect.]
[The arrow’s attack power increases by 5% and its penetration by 10%.]
Hans, gripped in the brute hand of the orc warrior, was turning red in the face.
“Cap, Captain…!”
“Captain Hansss!”
The soldiers’ cries and despair filled the air, just as Hans’ neck was about to be snapped.
[Precision Shot]
[70% chance to hit the intended target area accurately.]
While working as a blacksmith, Hyun-soo often felt something.
The sense or intuition, fleeting in an instant, about the potential of what he was making.
And now, like a skilled archer, Hyun-soo realized the moment he released the bowstring.
“It’s over.”
He knew the Aegi-sal would penetrate the orc warrior’s head!
Swisshhhh!
The arrow, making a fierce sound, pierced the orc warrior’s head.
Thwack!
The power of the Aegi-sal was so immense it even indented the tree behind.
Slump-
“Gurgggh!”
Hans could breathe again as the orc warrior turned into ashes.
[You have hunted the boss monster, the orc warrior.]
[You gained 1,560 experience points.]
[You have leveled up.]
[You have leveled up.]
[Leveling up…]
[You have obtained 34 gold.]
[You have acquired the orc warrior’s old greatsword.]
[You have acquired the orc warrior’s plate armor.]
[You have achieved 65% contribution.]
Hyun-soo instantly leveled up four times to level 10.
Considering a regular orc warrior gave about 75 to 85 experience points, this was nearly 18 times the normal amount.
What was more astonishing was the contribution.
His contribution, which was less than 30%, had surged by about 37% in an instant.
But Hyun-soo was still thirsty for more.
“Yo, you…”
Ben looked at Hyun-soo with awe.
One step.
Two steps.
As Hyun-soo moved, the soldiers watching him cleared a path.
Click-
Hyun-soo loaded another Aegi-sal into the bamboo tube.
“Grrrrrr!”
The fierce howl of the second orc warrior was now close at hand.
The creature, holding its greatsword, leapt towards Hyun-soo, who was in front.
Whoosh-
Hyun-soo’s breath momentarily stopped.
This time, he didn’t have the precision effect of his buffalo horn bow.
But after several uses, the bowstring’s feel had become familiar to his hand.
“Grrraaaaa!”
The orc’s greatsword nearly reached his head.
But Hyun-soo was faster.
Whoosh-
Releasing the bowstring, the Aegi-sal accurately hit the orc’s chest.
Boom!
With a loud noise, the arrow penetrated the tough armor, sending the orc warrior flying a meter into the air.
“Gaaahhh!”
The orc warrior, launched into the air, awkwardly fell to the ground.
Thud!
The orc warrior had a look of disbelief.
Though a monster, it knew the strength and toughness of its armor.
It enjoyed intimidating humans while clad in it.
But now, its armor was completely penetrated.
“Grrraaaa!”
It tried to rise fiercely, wielding its greatsword in denial.
But Hyun-soo had already shot another Aegi-sal from his crossbow.
Thwack!
The arrow accurately pierced the helmet hiding the orc warrior’s forehead.
Slump-
The last thing the orc warrior saw was the human, looking dispassionately, turning away.
***
Silence enveloped the battlefield.
The soldiers and Squad Leader Hans gazed in astonishment at Hyun-soo, who turned around and slung his bow over his shoulder.
The morale of the orcs, which had been sky-high with the arrival of the two orc warriors, was now shattered by the swift defeat of their leaders.
“Chiwiii, chiiii…”
“He’s a monster…”
“Run, we have to run!”
“Chiii, chiwiiii!”
The silence was broken by the screams of the orcs.
Squad Leader Hans, quickly regaining his composure, gave the order.
“This time, let’s drive out all the orcs. Don’t let a single one escape.”
“Yes, sir!”
Hyun-soo heard the notifications.
[You have hunted the boss monster, the orc warrior.]
[You gained 1,600 experience points.]
[You have leveled up.]
[You have leveled up.]
[Leveling up…]
[You have obtained 38 gold.]
[You have achieved 92% contribution.]
[You have acquired the title ‘Orc Slayer’.]
(Orc Slayer)
Unique Title
Grade: A
Special Abilities:
· 15% increase in attack and defense against orcs.
· Orcs fall into a state of fear when they encounter you.
This time, Hyun-soo leveled up three levels, though unfortunately, no artifact dropped.
‘A 92% contribution rate,’ he thought with a slight smile.
The Tower Master at the Blacksmith Tower, Dang, had said that achieving even 70% contribution would lead to a special path that others hadn’t walked.
And now, Hyun-soo had achieved an impressive 92%.
‘Could I possibly become a legendary class now?’
Ding!
[You have completed a new episode with an astounding achievement.]
[Squad Leader Hans will award you for your remarkable accomplishment.]
Looking around, Hyun-soo saw that most of the orcs had been cleared out.
Squad Leader Hans approached him.
Hyun-soo sensed that what he had achieved was quite significant.
‘Isn’t the squad leader a pretty high-ranking position?’
Of course, Hans was only a level 48 squad leader.
But the value of the reward and the NPC’s status vary depending on the player’s level.
To Hyun-soo, now only level 13, Squad Leader Hans was a figure of considerable stature.
That was evidenced by the fact that he was commanding around fifty soldiers.
Typically, completing the orc subjugation mission would reward a player with just 1 gold, as far as he knew.
Squad Leader Hans, now standing before Hyun-soo, bowed his head in respect.
“Thank you, stranger. No, brave warrior.”
[Squad Leader Hans bows his head to you in gratitude.]
It was an unimaginable gesture, considering his position.
Hyun-soo had an intuition that he was about to receive a tremendous reward.
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