When Hyun-soo was asleep.
[The people of Cassel territory are spreading the story of their benefactor.]
[This story reaches those who need you or those you have passed by.]
His story was spreading quickly.
Those few he had passed by. Those with whom he had built a high level of intimacy.
The Beginner village of Ares.
The blacksmith Len, who had been repeating the forging process, shivered at the story he heard.
“Hyun-soo…? Are you saying that he saved the Cassel territory?”
“That’s right, but why are you so happy?”
“Of course. He is my master!”
Len, now a mid-level blacksmith, boasted about his greatness.
And also in the castle of the Beginner’s territory.
Shhhh-
Thwack-!
Baron Vans, who hit the target using the archer’s longbow, looked down at the bow and smiled softly.
“My lord, have you heard the news?”
Hearing the story, Baron Vans laughed heartily.
“Hahaha! I knew that guy would accomplish something great. Speaking of which…”
Rumors travel a thousand miles. But something spreads even faster: astonishing achievements.
“He remade my father’s heirloom. See this bow!?”
Watching the excited Baron Vans, a soldier tilted his head in confusion.
And the Tower Master of the Sword Blacksmith Tower, Daeng, smiled broadly.
“I knew he could do it.”
The story continued to travel a thousand miles, and Hyun-soo was still deep in sleep.
[You have become a benefactor of Cassel territory, and good stories about you are spreading everywhere.]
[These stories prove that you are a person who has walked a great path.]
[You gain 100 Fame.]
[You gain 30 Charisma.]
Even in stillness, his story helped him grow.
And the story reached someone desperately in need of him.
A man with sharp eyes like a hawk and a huge frame.
Sword King Barad.
He urgently needed a sword to make himself stronger.
There was an entity he must cut down.
To cut down that entity, he needed that sword.
So, Sword King Barad repeated his words to Lord, who had become his successor, and he replied.
“I have relayed the story. Maybe he’ll come after some time?”
But there was no certainty in Lord’s expression. It’s said he even refused his proposal.
Sword King Barad received a report from his subordinate.
“…Cassel territory? Isn’t that the place bordering our kingdom?”
“…Yes. It’s the territory that was nearly overrun by the undead, saved by a blacksmith.”
“…A blacksmith?”
“Yes, he repaired an irreparable artifact.”
Barad unknowingly stood up, gazing into the darkness outside the window.
He knew.
‘He’s coming.’
He knew that he would appear before him soon.
***
Blacksmith Hyun.
He is currently hot among blacksmiths. Literally only among blacksmiths.
A large number of regular users still don’t know him, with only 30,000 subscribers.
It might be expected.
People often don’t remember those who aren’t in the top 10.
In fact, many don’t even click.
The hottest blacksmith in Korea, ranked number 1, has about 2.9 million subscribers.
And the world’s number 1 blacksmith has 70 million subscribers.
30,000.
A number that’s large or small depending on perspective.
During the time Hyun-soo remained asleep.
A user posted on the Ares community.
[Hey, do you know Blacksmith Hyun?]
[Who’s that, a nerd lol.]
[Lol.]
The community users were unanimous.
[Oh? I know, he’s the one who made Hyun’s first custom-made sword.]
[Oh, is that Hyun the same as this Hyun (現)?]
[Yeah, same Hyun, why?]
[They were supposed to update Cassel territory this time, but it was postponed because of this user.]
[…What? How can one user delay an update? Even if it’s the top ranker.]
[I heard he repaired the Bell of Ramas or something?]
Then.
[The Bell of Ramas? What nonsense? That’s an irreparable bell.]
[Huh? No, he repaired the Bell of Ramas and made Hyun’s second custom-made bell or something?]
[No… the Bell of Ramas itself can’t be repaired, see? (Screenshot.)]
[…Oh? True, but I saw something different? (Screenshot.)]
Hyun’s second custom-made bell.
As the information about the bell was posted, people were silent for a moment. One of them, having checked thoroughly, said,
[Wow, that’s amazing…]
[Wow… Did a user make this? Are there any other users who can make such things?]
[Moreover, a wide-range artifact?]
[It says in the description that he recreated an irreparable artifact, what does that mean…?]
[Irreparable, but how does he recreate it? It’s originally unrepairable?]
[You idiots, are you fooled again? Ugh. It’s obviously edited.]
[Always fooled lol.]
Just as the flame seemed to die down again, a user was tapping on the computer.
[I work in a related field of Photoshop, and I can confirm this is not edited. It’s genuine.]
[No proof, then what? Lol.]
[(Photo.)]
The man actually showed his employee ID, hiding his face.
[Is it… real?]
[Hey, what’s this? How can someone repair an irreparable artifact!]
[How did he do it, damn it.]
[It’s real. My friend in Cassel territory said he touched the bell and it’s all there.]
[Wow…]
Among them, there were those who had been keeping an eye on Hyun and had become fans.
[Hyun (現). It’s real, so go subscribe to Hyun’s blacksmith shop.]
[Ok, link pls.]
[Going to subscribe!]
And a woman also clicked to subscribe to Hyun’s blacksmith shop.
[You have subscribed to Hyun’s Blacksmith Shop.]
[Subscribers of Hyun’s Blacksmith Shop: 78,997.]
Suddenly, the number of subscribers had risen.
The woman who clicked the subscribe button.
It was Nel, also known as Kim Hye-in.
She looked exhausted.
But she had to stay awake for the upcoming meeting of the Golden Shield guild.
***
Mun-su, the representative of Golden Shield, said,
“We’re thinking of offering 700 million won, what do you think?”
In the lounge.
They were talking before entering the meeting.
They too were aware of the emerging issue.
Even an internet article had just been published.
[A user who recreated an irreparable artifact appears. Blacksmith Hyun (現). Who is he?]
[Ares experts. Blacksmith Hyun (現). He is presumed to be one of the blacksmiths aiming for branding, as his name suggests.]
He repaired an irreparable artifact?
That’s an astronomical feat beyond common sense.
Just that fact alone would significantly increase Hyun’s value.
And Golden Shield had initially proposed 400 million won.
But it was rejected by Hye-in.
“Will it work? With Kim Hye-in’s personality? If we propose 700 million won, won’t she just storm out?”
“Umm…”
Representative Mun-su groaned.
But with a flicker of hope, he said,
“Really, can’t we do it? But it’s amazing that he repaired an irreparable artifact, right?”
Representative Mun-su is also ranked 12th among blacksmiths in Korea.
Therefore, he knew its true value.
However, there were various issues.
“Team Leader Kim Hye-in doesn’t believe anything unless she sees it with her own eyes, like last time. And she would probably say this?”
“What would she say?”
“If he takes 700 million and becomes lazy, then there’s no need to accept it.”
“Ah…”
Mun-su also highly agreed with that.
How many people take the money and just slack off?
Of course, those who did were all kicked out after their one-year contract ended.
“Sigh, but I understand Kim Hye-in. Honestly, she’s the one who saved the Golden Shield guild.”
Representative Mun-su nodded.
She is a genius.
Sales, planning, finance. She excelled in all these fields.
Initially, the Golden Shield guild was a decently ranked guild.
In fact, it shouldn’t have been just decent with a 12th-ranked blacksmith in it.
That shows Mun-su’s lack of skills in business and guild management.
Everything changed the moment she joined.
Simply following her words, guild members were recruited rapidly.
And selling as she advised, they earned up to 1.5 times the expected amount.
‘Yes, she’s a genius in growing the guild. No, in growing a guild or people.’
The answer she gave to his question about why she joined such a guild was funny.
‘I just wanted to grow it.’
And many of Mun-su’s mistakes were also fixed by her.
“I’ll just try mentioning it, or else, we’ll have to listen to Team Leader Kim.”
“That’s right.”
“Okay.”
“That’s the best approach.”
They entered the meeting room.
In the meeting room, Hye-in, looking tired, was pressing her temples.
She seemed busy recently but managed her work well, so no one bothered or nitpicked.
The meeting proceeded.
During the meeting, Representative Mun-su cautiously brought up the topic.
“Hmm, I don’t know if you’re aware, but Blacksmith Hyun has become an issue again, having repaired an irreparable artifact.”
Glance.
“It’s a significant feat, repairing an irreparable artifact. You know the potential, I don’t need to say more. Of course, it could be due to a one-time skill.”
Mun-su empathized with Hye-in’s perspective.
The custom creations made by Blacksmith Hyun.
So far, only two have appeared.
The problem is, what if these were created by a skill with a limited 5 or 10 uses?
In reality, there were many skill holders like that.
That’s why he was cautious.
“But considering the potential, we are thinking of offering about 700 million won. Team Leader Kim, what’s your opinion…?”
Snap-
“…?”
The moment Mun-su spoke those words, the pen in Hye-in’s hand snapped.
She furrowed her brow and looked around the meeting room with bloodshot eyes.
Representative Mun-su swallowed nervously.
The atmosphere in the meeting room turned icy in an instant.
He had touched a nerve.
This time, he really touched a nerve.
Maybe, indeed, it was too much.
Promising 700 million won a year to a user who has only created two custom pieces…
“An irreparable artifact. He recreated an irreparable artifact, and you’re talking about just 700 million won!?”
She snorted in disdain.
“At least 1 billion won! Even that’s not enough!”
Slam-
She slammed her hands down on the desk and looked at Representative Mun-su and the directors.
“We, Golden Shield, must mobilize as much funding as we can to raise the stakes!”
***
Hye-in couldn’t hide her excitement.
Just 700 million won?
Ridiculous.
A one-time creation?
It wasn’t that either.
Having a blacksmith who gives side effects nearby?
Not even that.
A special class?
That too wasn’t it.
No matter what you attach to it, it can’t match its worth.
It’s a privilege of the chosen.
What is talent?
What is a genius?
Does the world’s highest-paid soccer player earn his salary because he is twice as fast as other players and has a shot twice as strong?
‘No. It’s not that.’
It’s because they are just a little bit more superior.
A genius is someone who can see up to 120 where others can only reach 100.
It’s the same.
Hyun is a genius. A blacksmithing genius.
Considering the rarity of real blacksmiths in the current era, his scarcity is also immense.
Add to that his effort and passion.
His worth is immeasurable.
Furthermore, she remembered Hyun-soo’s voice as he ran with the bell in his inventory.
He had responded to her words, “I desperately want you.”
“Do you want me? Then tell me. My worth.”
Yes, let’s do that.
Let’s maximize the value right here, right now.
Cliche Novel 
Thanks for the chapter
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