The Twin Dragon Sword is shrouded in mystery.
It disappeared over a hundred years ago, leading to numerous speculations.
One of these theories suggests that the Twin Dragon Sword is symbolic rather than a combat weapon.
The Twin Dragon Sword is longer and larger than typical greatswords, making it difficult to wield, and there are two of them.
One thing is certain: Hyun-soo understands the crafting method of one Twin Dragon Sword better than anyone.
‘A symbolic sword, not meant to be wielded.’
He thought with hope.
‘When Father wakes up, let’s create the other Twin Dragon Sword together.’
So, one sword for the power of all.
And the other sword, capable of cutting down all enemies, to be the Twin Dragon Sword itself.
[The Twin Dragon Sword consists of two swords.]
[Only when the two swords are combined do they shine the brightest.]
This was the notification received upon completion.
Hyun-soo posed an innocent question.
The system grants the greatest power when it is perfect.
As the system said, the effect application rate of crafting this Twin Dragon Sword is 100%.
However, it could still be considered incomplete.
And the system concluded with this:
[The first transcendence will be written.]
Hyun-soo learned about a new artifact grade not found in this world.
And he wondered if the system was making him a legend so easily.
But.
[It is incomplete.]
[The power applied to the Twin Dragon Sword is transcendent.]
[However, it is insufficient to be ranked among the top ten legendary craftsmen.]
[You have crafted Transcendent Advance.]
[The world message does not ring.]
[However, when you forge another sword of the same grade, you will be recognized for crafting the true transcendence.]
[When you craft the true transcendence, you will trigger an even greater world message.]
[However, the effects of crafting a new grade are still applied.]
[All stats increase by 15.]
“……!?”
Hyun-soo was astonished.
‘All stats increased by 15?’
This was double the value of crafting a legendary grade.
Moreover, an increase of 15 in all stats meant Hyun-soo’s total stats jumped by over 100 instantly.
[You have gained 200 Dexterity.]
[You have gained 500 Fame.]
[Your Intermediate Sword Mastery has leveled up.]
Hyun-soo had become significantly stronger than before.
But there was no time to enjoy it.
Soon, the Twin Dragon Sword flew like light.
Hyun-soo immediately moved towards the Kingdom of Goyard.
The Boldrom Fortress was massive.
Hyun-soo knew that King Barad was on the other side.
He was about to run towards that direction but stopped.
[A legend that saved the country responds.]
The main material of the Twin Dragon Sword is the Snowstone.
The Snowstone, a mineral that grants greater power to stories, combined with blacksmith Hyun-soo’s knowledge, created a new skill.
It was called Awaken.
‘Awaken is a power that unleashes all potential for a brief moment.’
The duration is about 30 seconds, but the strength depends on the user.
Furthermore, perhaps due to the Snowstone, once crafting was completed, it was written that if the story was deemed excellent, it would be inscribed into history.
[A legend that saved the country records the history of Bella.]
“……!?”
Hyun-soo was amazed to know that the subject was Bella.
And when history is recorded, something special happens.
[The first history is being recorded.]
[After Awaken ends, all stats of Bella increase by 2%.]
Bella’s awakening is astonishing.
But the enemies inside were the first and second calamities.
Hyun-soo placed his hand on the barrier.
[It is the barrier of the evil god.]
[Provides infinite durability to beings above level 450.]
[Provides 80,000 durability to beings above level 400.]
[Provides 10,000 durability to beings above level 300.]
[The barrier recovers the damage taken within 30 seconds.]
‘Those below level 400 would not be of much help if they enter.’
Furthermore, the durability of a standard fortress wall is around 10,000.
No matter how quickly the wall is destroyed, it would take at least a few minutes.
In such a situation, the barrier recovers after 30 seconds.
‘It’s thorough.’
He thought he should meet with King Barad to come up with a strategy.
But that thought vanished with the screams he heard soon after.
Hyun-soo ran quickly.
He saw Bella beyond the barrier.
The end of her Awaken skill was approaching.
Crisis sometimes prompts quick thinking.
Suddenly, three combinations came to mind.
The secret skill of the gods, Counter (反).
The Gauntlet of Power.
Click-
Orichalcum arrows.
And Jumong’s Bow.
The trinity achieved earlier.
He quickened his steps and drew the bowstring.
Beyond the barrier, the first calamity was visible.
[First Calamity, Helena Lv.467]
He knew.
This time, there was no Sword King or Spear Heaven.
It was like fighting against the top ten legends.
‘No, maybe…’
It would be an even more difficult fight.
Named NPCs with human bodies are weaker than monster-type named NPCs.
Many things would change.
The hidden Hyun’s forge was revealed, and the world would take more interest.
[AJ Internet Broadcasting Station approves.]
[You can converse with the broadcaster.]
[Your view is being broadcasted.]
Even in this situation, he knew one thing.
‘I am not Hyun here.’
The one who had been hiding for so long finally released the bowstring.
Sending the first calamity flying 30 meters away, Hyun-soo crossed the barrier.
[Guild Master Hyun-soo has entered.]
As Hyun-soo extended his hand, the Twin Dragon Sword wrapped around him.
With it in hand, he stood beside Bella.
Bella felt an emotion she shouldn’t have as a knight.
It was relief.
As if being with Barad, she was engulfed in a sense of safety.
To that extent.
‘The day I serve you must be approaching.’
It was a brilliant day.
The sunlight blocked by Hyun-soo touched her face, and he smiled slightly.
Slowly, Bella collapsed.
And Helena, who had been slammed into the wall, descended to the ground.
[Helena’s HP falls below 70%.]
Her disgusting ant eyes, in the form of the bipedal queen ant, focused on Hyun-soo.
“I’ll kill you!”
***
People from around the world gathered.
To see the face of one man.
Blacksmith Hyun (現).
The one who had been hiding for so long.
And the man walking through the torn barrier.
-Who is he!?
-Is it Blacksmith Hyun!?
But it was a familiar face.
-Wait, isn’t that…?
-Isn’t that Crazy Rookie?
About half a year ago. There was a man who breathed life into the dying AJ Internet Broadcasting Station.
He collaborated using Blacksmith Hyun’s artifacts.
-Is the deputy guild master of Hyun’s Forge actually Crazy Rookie?
-My goodness! Everything fits together now. From that time, Hyun and Crazy Rookie have been leading Hyun’s Forge together!
-This is another shocking revelation for the world.
The strength shown by Crazy Rookie before was immense.
Some briefly doubted this.
But.
[The broadcast name changes to Hyun & Crazy Rookie.]
With the timely change of the broadcast name, the doubts were dispelled.
And a wave of disappointment took over.
-Who is he, guys? He’s handsome, though.
-LOL
-Appearance score 100 points. Expectation score 0 points.
[Hyun-soo Lv.338]
“I’ll kill you!”
The bipedal Helena descended to the ground.
Along with her, the giant ants that had been killing nobles and all the soldier ants turned their heads.
Kiheeeek-
[Queen’s Wrath]
[All insects forget fear and focus their attacks on one enemy.]
[Defense and attack power increase by 30%.]
Helena became significantly stronger.
The ants also became fiercer, crawling ferociously from all directions.
The members of Hyun’s Forge tried to stop them.
Clang-
But something absurd happened.
-It doesn’t penetrate…?
-Insane.
-How many are there? 70?
A horde of ants charging madly.
And many viewers sharing Hyun-soo’s perspective.
-Show us a different view, I don’t want to see them getting eaten.
-Why did he even come, LOL.
-Oh, he showed up late and was pathetic, LOL!
Since it was Hyun-soo’s perspective, the chatroom of the AJ Internet Broadcasting Station was clearly visible.
In the past, he was not used to it.
But now, it was different.
He was getting accustomed to the public.
And there was a reason Hyun-soo revealed Hyun’s Forge.
It stemmed from confidence.
Hyun-soo knew about the viewers.
-If he survives, I’ll donate 1,000 won, LOL.
-Oh, I’ll donate 20,000 won.
[Current viewers: 1,810,011.]
He was curious.
‘1.8 million viewers, that’s among the top in our country.’
It was a new feeling.
The name Hyun had drawn in this many people.
And Hyun-soo moved.
Hyun-soo, who kicked the ground, cut down the leading giant ant.
[Nine Slashes]
The giant ant, shredded by precise strikes, turned to ashes instantly.
-???
-What is this?
-Isn’t he around level 330?
During this, Hyun-soo was moving madly, crisscrossing the battlefield.
Kachakachakacha-!
The ants, with their hard shells, were shattered by a single sword strike.
Though they didn’t know it, Hyun-soo had gained 15 points in all stats from crafting the Twin Dragon Sword.
Recently, he had also achieved Supreme Sword +4.
The Supreme Sword has 50% more attack power than swords possessed by ordinary rankers.
In addition, Hyun-soo’s stat count was 70 points higher than others at the same level.
The commentators shouted.
-Amazing.
-Crazy Rookie is dominating the battlefield.
-But it’s unfortunate.
There were too many enemies.
And since he had penetrated the enemy lines, he was surrounded by the ant horde.
From the sky, twenty soldier ants descended towards Hyun-soo.
From behind, the enraged Helena approached with a spear in hand.
But they were wrong.
“Ghost Step.”
It happened in an instant.
14 steps.
Sergogogogogo-!
Nine soldier ants that were flying towards the vanished Hyun-soo were torn apart and fell.
And the reaction of the viewers changed drastically.
“-Ama… Amazing!”
“Big brother, I’ll donate!”
“What…!?”
The viewers located Hyun-soo, who had disappeared.
The Necklace of Calamity.
Through it, Hyun-soo had risen high into the sky.
“Kiiiiiick!?”
The enraged Helena turned her head.
The seventy insects on the ground looked up at the sky.
“Was it… a lure…?”
“Was it a lure!?”
He swapped to the Twin Dragon Sword.
The unique, transcendent sword revealed its hidden patterns.
Hyun-soo intended to overwhelm the viewers here and now.
[Oath to Heaven (三尺誓天)]
[Swearing to Heaven with a three-foot sword.]
[The world trembles (山河動色)]
[The mountains and rivers tremble.]
Swoooosh—
The massive pressure from the Twin Dragon Sword crashed down on the seventy insects and the one queen, like descending gravity.
Kiheeeek
Kiiiiiiik!
The Twin Dragon Sword was crafted for everyone, yet it was made to also serve the creator’s desires.
The first power he imbued.
[Enemies within a 20-meter radius are debuffed.]
[Enemies are engulfed in fear and terror, causing intelligence to be paralyzed.]
[They are stunned for 3 seconds.]
[Ignores all defense.]
The second power he imbued.
[Sweeping Strike (一揮掃蕩)]
[With one swing, everything is swept away.]
Whoooosh—
A massive red aura emanated from the Twin Dragon Sword.
This skill empowered the wielder of the sword.
[The selected skill temporarily increases by 5 levels.]
Hyun-soo drew the sword back.
The viewers had been disappointed with Crazy Rookie’s appearance.
But not anymore.
They were now holding their breath, watching him intently.
An unprecedented number of 1.8 million viewers were currently watching.
They could hardly believe what they heard from Hyun-soo’s mouth.
“Sword King’s Swordsmanship.”
“What… what did he say!?”
“S-Sword King!?”
“Is he claiming to be the Sword King’s disciple!?”
They witnessed something even more unbelievable.
The Sword King’s Swordsmanship, the Cry of the Sword, had already been widely known.
The destructiveness, the power, the elegance of that sword.
But this was superior.
A temporary 5-level increase.
[Temporarily equal to the Sword King.]
Even though the Twin Dragon Sword was made for everyone, its attack power was higher than the Supreme Sword.
A greatsword’s swing is two or three times stronger than that of a longsword.
“Cry of the Sword.”
Kiiiiiing—
The massive cry paralyzed the viewers’ hearing.
The final inscription appeared on the Twin Dragon Sword.
[Blood Stains the Rivers and Mountains (血染山河)]
[Blood stains the mountains and rivers.]
The key point is this.
AJ Internet Broadcasting Station has long existed in the same vein as platforms like Paprika and Leewhich.
Viewers love a twist.
They are always ready to open their wallets when they feel excitement, thrill, and fun in their mundane lives.
“Appearance score 100 points. Appearance score 100 points. Expectation score 200 points!”
[User Kongabum donated 100,000 won.]
[User Jevichuri donated 30,000 won.]
[User Baballimyeotgae donated 10,000 won.]
Among the 1.8 million viewers, many were renowned rankers.
“If you succeed in the Helena raid, I’ll donate 1 million won.”
The donations from the 1.8 million viewers overloaded the broadcast, and the cascading sword slashes swept away the ants.
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