A landslide is a double-edged sword.
While it can sweep away monsters in an instant, that massive landslide could also engulf them.
The landslide was approaching at an incredible speed even now.
Rumble…
Hyun-soo embraced Arte and launched into a leap of calamity, soaring into the air.
Screech!
Flying monsters, which had been sent soaring high into the sky by the landslide, turned their bodies towards Hyun-soo and Arte.
[Snow Mountain Griffon Lv.343]
Hundreds of griffons in a swarm.
If they went down to the ground, they’d be swept away by the tidal wave, and Hyun-soo wouldn’t be able to fight while holding Arte in the leap of calamity state.
[It’s a moment of crisis.]
Hyun-soo was someone who moved forward step by step, establishing meticulous plans.
Suddenly, he recalled a conversation with his father.
“Dad, where are we going today?”
“Today, we’re going to Yeosu.”
Just like the ringing of the Boshingak Bell, designated as a treasure of Korea.
Just like the restoration of the Four Tiger Sword, the Seven-Branched Sword, and the Dragon Furnace Sword.
There were things that only master blacksmiths could create.
Yeosu in Jeollanam-do.
Tongyeong in Gyeongsangnam-do.
Sacheon in Gyeongsangnam-do.
Geumnam-myeon in Hadong.
And many other places nationwide.
People increasingly liked old things in a world becoming more modernized.
“Arte, you said it’s possible to level up a skill?”
Most of Arte’s power was focused on buffs.
“Give me that power.”
Arte wondered if there was a clever plan.
[Arte’s Blessing]
[You can designate and increase the level of two skills.]
Hyun-soo applied that power to the Divine Emergency Crafting.
In fact, it was the first time Hyun-soo used Emergency Crafting on something that wasn’t an artifact.
However, whether it was an artifact or not, the principle was the same.
The Divine Emergency Crafting uses temporarily assigned materials if there are no materials available.
Temporary materials are usually the most insignificant ones.
However, there were plenty of main materials for this on this mountain.
[Starting Divine Emergency Crafting.]
Activating the skill, Hyun-soo closed his eyes for a moment.
A blueprint unfolded in his mind.
It was filled with complex and difficult materials.
But for the people who wanted to see the most perfect version of this, Hyun-soo, the blacksmith, had understood and memorized the blueprint hundreds or even thousands of times.
Flash—
It finally began.
The main materials for this.
Trees deeply rooted and settled in the Beres mountain range were pulled out by their roots.
They were quickly shaped into hundreds of different materials.
The Sage Tower that had imprisoned the sage.
The materials that were once the Sage Tower warped and soared into the air.
Soaring up, they heated up red-hot and melted like lava.
And within the knowledge of the genius blacksmith, they became the materials for the joints.
Hundreds of iron pieces for the joints floated in the air. They were screws, nails, and similar items.
Finally, the hundreds of wooden materials moved to their respective positions.
The screws and nails also followed suit.
As they combined into one, an endless sound resonated.
Tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat!
Thud-thud-thud-thud-thud!
The secret of Emergency Craftinging is that it hammers away according to the number of times entered.
Hyun-soo entered them without a moment’s hesitation.
And then, the slowly emerging form.
Arte’s eyes trembled.
“H-how can something like this be made so quickly…?”
A total length of 20 meters.
A height that far surpassed giant monsters.
The dragon’s head shape at the very front.
[This must be the most perfect crafting method.]
The effect application rate shines the most when crafted perfectly.
[Effect application rate is 98%.]
Arte gazed at it and asked,
“What on earth is that?”
Its appearance was too bizarre.
Hyun-soo smiled slightly.
[Geumshinjeonseon (Golden Divine Warship)]
“There were only twelve.”
[Sangyusibi (Twelve Remain)]
“A ship that defeated 330 enemy ships and saved the country with just those twelve.”
[The most perfect creation.]
“It’s a turtle ship.”
[The seventh legend is written.]
[Unbreakable]
[You have found a breakthrough in a desperate moment.]
[The completed ship’s effects are 8% more outstanding.]
Arte was amazed. The ferocious energy emanating from the ship was beyond common sense.
Screech!
And the griffon swarm was closing in.
The turtle ship floated in the air.
The completed ship descended onto the mountain’s tidal wave.
Hyun-soo, aboard the turtle ship with Arte, said,
“Hold on tight.”
Finally, the massive warship landed on the snow.
Rumble…
The secret of the seventh legend was revealed.
[The defense of this ship is three times that of a normal ship.]
[No physical impact can easily break this ship.]
It was at a marvelous level.
Three times the defense of a normal ship.
In reality, it would have been impossible. But when creating the most perfect something, Ares grants rewards.
Additionally, it was the power of Hyun-soo’s custom crafting to write the contents of that reward.
‘Why did he tell me to hold on tight?’
Arte wore a puzzled expression.
Contrary to his words, the ship itself was so perfect that it didn’t shake at all.
Here, the second secret was revealed.
[Turtle Ship Acceleration]
[The turtle ship moves at twice the speed.]
Whoosh!
The sails unfurled.
A strong wind blew south, which was directly below.
Flap!
Screech!
The griffons tried to attack the two of them.
But the sails tightened, and the accelerating turtle ship shot forward.
Rumble!
Arte felt the ship violently shaking as it plummeted downward.
The scenery around them blurred as it passed by quickly.
Then, his eyes widened.
The dozens of trees and piles of rocks ahead stood firmly, even after enduring the landslide.
“U-ugh!”
Arte hurriedly moved to protect his face, expecting the ship to break apart.
But Hyun-soo had seen everything on the mountain.
The reason for including custom crafting that extremely increased the ship’s defense was revealed here.
Crash!
The turtle ship advanced, smashing through trees and rocks.
The flying monsters in the sky couldn’t keep up with the speed of the turtle ship.
Moreover, the force of the landslide weakened as it descended the mountain.
With all of this calculated by Hyun-soo, the turtle ship vibrated greatly.
Rumble…
[Turtle Ship Second Acceleration]
[The turtle ship moves at three times the speed.]
Whoosh!
Propelling itself forward, the turtle ship sped down without losing momentum.
Arte was in awe.
The Beres mountain range where he had been trapped for 300 years.
But now, this single ship was leading him to a new world in the blink of an eye.
The duration of the leveled-up Emergency Crafting was 50 seconds.
In just 20 seconds, they had descended nearly half of the Beres mountain range.
Just watching the passing scenery, just escaping from near the tower made Arte feel happy.
He finally made a decision.
Hyun-soo stood at the front, vigilant of their surroundings.
Arte’s hand touched his back.
[A skill creation for you is beginning.]
***
Hyun-soo, with a puzzled expression, started to turn around.
“Don’t look back, it’s a bit embarrassing.”
Arte’s voice was gentle, markedly different from when they first met.
“Originally, I would have given this to you only after completely escaping.”
They had not yet escaped this place.
“In truth, I’m also called Eccentric Arte.”
The reason he’s called Eccentric Arte.
“Do you know? I said I’d create a skill for you, but I never said what grade it would be.”
“……”
Hyun-soo smiled wryly.
Arte might have intended to simply give him a rare-grade skill.
“Skill creation is a trait I possess, but I cannot create recklessly.”
If he could produce skills indiscriminately, Arte would have been called a god.
Such is the greatness and majesty of skill creation.
“I can create 100 rares in my lifetime, 30 epics, and 5 uniques. And.”
Warmth radiated from Arte’s fingertips.
“Every 10 years, I can forge exactly two legendary skills.”
Hyun-soo heard it.
[The power of a legend is imbued in your body.]
“…!?”
Hyun-soo was astonished. Arte was giving him his most precious legend at this moment.
“This energy will read your information and bestow the most suitable power upon you.”
Skill creation, akin to custom crafting.
“Remember, the power you possess is still weak.”
It refers to the level.
“Just like the Sword King’s skill, and like the skill of the Spear Heaven, this too may need to grow continuously.”
Immediately, additional power was imbued.
[You have received 3 temporary skill creations for yourself.]
“This is a consumable skill that can be used only once. Since it is imbued in your body, use it when needed. It will manifest unique powers within the appropriate rules.”
In other words, Hyun-soo can use three consumable skills as he desires.
“By the way, creating a legendary skill will take some time.”
Hyun-soo felt it.
Slowly, Arte’s hand was gently stroking his back.
“When you first said you would climb the mountain, I doubted and denied you. When you came through the blizzard, I was genuinely impressed. I was happy when you treated my baldness, and I was grateful when you shot an arrow at Grout to return my pain.”
Hyun-soo smiled slightly. Though the time was short, he and Arte had grown close, and now Arte acknowledged him.
“You really did your best. May I ask why?”
Hyun-soo spoke of the rough sensation in his mouth.
“…I wanted you to visit your mother’s grave.”
Of course, the biggest reason was for the reward. But this was also true.
Hyun-soo shared the story of himself and his father.
“Even when I am right in front of him, I cannot talk to my father. And you, 300 years ago, had to part with your mother without understanding why.”
And Arte must have worried about her all his life.
Such stories create a bond of empathy.
Arte spoke softly.
“Thank you. With you here, I have no worries, even if a seat becomes vacant.”
Hyun-soo had a puzzled expression.
Arte spoke as if he was about to leave soon.
And the hand on his back began to tremble.
“To become a legend, I will step back here.”
“…?”
Hyun-soo’s face twisted as he turned around.
A sword was piercing through Arte’s back.
The one who lifted him up as if he were a bug flung Arte aside.
“Ugh…!”
There, a being was forming, shrouded in a black aura.
[The demon Grout descends.]
[Blood Demon Grout Lv.745]
[The main body descends.]
[There is not a trace of demonic energy.]
[Blood Demon Grout is weakened.]
[Blood Demon Grout is weakened.]
[Blood Demon Grout is weakened.]
Demons never descend to the earth in their true form.
They are greatly weakened when they come to a place without demonic energy.
They avoid descending to prepare for any possible danger.
But this time was different.
“You made me descend in my true form.”
Grout, driven by pain he had never felt before, due to one man, risked even that danger.
And the reason Hyun-soo had added the acceleration function to the turtle ship was to escape the mountain before Grout arrived.
But Grout had descended early and was waiting.
Finally, the weakened Grout revealed his full power.
[Blood Demon Grout Lv.501]
An incomprehensible level. Seeing him, Hyun-soo urgently turned to Arte.
[Arte’s HP drops below 13%.]
“Ugh!”
Arte, coughing up blood, turned pale.
Hyun-soo sprang from the ground and rushed at Grout.
From Hyun-soo, a great power left by Arte stirred.
[Skill search completed.]
[Creation takes time.]
[Starting the creation of the skill ‘Bond’.]
At that time, he didn’t know.
That one skill would change the course of this battle.
And it was heard.
[The final story begins.]
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