[The use of attack skills is restricted for 2 hours.]
[It’s the power of the Venom King. Resistance is futile.]
Venom King Liu.
Hyun-soo was slashed by the spear he wielded and felt the poison spreading through his body.
When he returned to the fortress, the poison had spread throughout his body, rendering the use of attack skills impossible.
Hyun-soo immediately took action.
Was he running away?
No, he wasn’t.
Tingling—
Hyun-soo directly confronted Pond and Liu, along with Chinese players.
And he felt it.
“Each one of them can withstand our guild members, or even stronger.”
It was the words of the participants.
In that moment of fighting there, he realized one thing.
“We’ll lose.”
It seemed to echo.
[It’s a crisis moment.]
As always, Hyun-soo found a way.
He wasn’t running away.
Where he stood was a hidden forge in an unseen part of the fortress.
He drew out the Twin Dragon Sword.
“Let’s make it for real this time.”
Divine customization allows for recreation.
“Twelve Turtle Ships.”
Perhaps it could be a variable here.
***
Pond was someone who needed to be restrained.
Usually, someone might have questioned why they should restrain Pond, the talented one.
But this was the Continent War, an event broadcasted worldwide.
Every action is criticized, and every word spreads rumors.
So, the one playing the role of restraint was none other than Jegal.
The moment Jegal died, Pond, who trusted him, became unbridled.
Like a tyrant.
“Everyone, equip the weapons supplied by Kingang!”
Shuk, shuk, shuk—
Chinese players began arming themselves with unbelievable artifacts.
Pond’s weapon was nearly a legendary artifact.
Additionally, six more legendaries emerged from the players.
But what was even more astonishing was this.
-All Chinese players are armed with unique artifacts.
-About 200 uniques were expected to participate from China this time!
-The visible number alone exceeds 400!
Pond smiled broadly.
It was China’s strategy.
After spreading the word about 200 in the media, they received uniques from all of China’s forges.
In other words, China was staking its life on this Continent War.
“Wowww!”
“Wowwwww!
-The cheers of Chinese players pierce the sky.
-It’s crazy.
-When else would we see 400 uniques appear at once if not in the Continent War!
Pond crossed his legs.
Initially, Jegal had devised such a plan to win most efficiently.
But even if it wasn’t efficient, the fact remained that they would win.
As he crossed his legs, he looked around.
“Where the hell did that crazy rookie go?”
Crazy Rookie was nowhere to be found.
However, soon his lips stretched into a grin.
“Hyun’s Forge is truly amusing!”
He was using the witty knowledge he learned from Jegal. It was pure public manipulation.
“China’s forgers have done their best for their homeland. But what have you done!?”
There was a woman named Nel where his gaze fell.
The commentators were bewildered.
-We shouldn’t pay too much attention to Pond’s words.
-Yes, the Continent War is an event for everyone, but how to participate is an individual choice.
However, this was exactly what Pond aimed for.
“Hyun’s Forge is an individual. This is the clear limitation of an individual, and it’s evidence that your subscriber count is a lie!”
It was convincing, and the viewers agreed.
-Hyun, that’s too much.
-Blacksmiths and forges in our country were obsessed with the Continent War, but Hyun hasn’t shown up.
-Hyun is an individual blacksmith.
-That’s just inflated, lol.
-For real, it’s like Korean apartments, lol.
He was attributing Korea’s defeat to Hyun’s Forge.
Suddenly, Chinese players began colliding with the fortress walls.
And massive spells struck the fortress.
Kwakwakwakwa-!
Kwajajajajajajajak-
The durability of the walls was rapidly decreasing.
Korean players popped out everywhere to respond, but they were overwhelmed by the Chinese players with powerful artifacts, even those with leveled-up characters.
Pond’s reason for saying such things was to trample Hyun’s Forge.
Having been tricked by Crazy Rookie, he felt this was necessary to satisfy his conscience.
Kwakwakwakwakwakwakwak-
Pond ruthlessly overcame Korean players as if he were insane.
He suddenly found himself close to the castle gates.
Pond thought.
Perhaps after the Continent War ends, Hyun’s Forge’s subscriber count will plummet like receding tide.
The subscribers of Hyun’s Forge are not global. Still, among the 3.7 to 4.5 million, most are Korean users.
These Koreans tend to unite well.
If they were to engage in a boycott or something similar, the subscriber count could shatter.
It was truly a timid revenge.
At that moment.
“…You saying that could cause big trouble.”
Pond looked up at Nel.
She looked troubled as she gazed down from the walls.
Pond slashed down another user coming at him.
Then, Nel said something strange.
“It seems like because of you, people in our country will become more enthusiastic.”
What nonsense is this?
“Who says that? Hyun’s Forge is an individual blacksmith. Sorry, but it’s not.”
Pond’s eyes wavered.
“But it’s not…?”
Something was going wrong.
***
Two weeks before the Continent War. Hyun-soo summoned the blacksmith, Per.
“Please instruct all blacksmiths to produce War Bows and arrows.”
Hyun’s Forge had 500 exceptional blacksmiths, all taught by Hyun-soo.
Their skill levels ranged from advanced to top-tier blacksmiths.
They began crafting exceptional War Bows and arrows.
When the Chinese side was confused by Hyun-soo’s intrusion, Hyun’s blacksmiths prepared on the fortress walls.
“Selling arrows made in Hyun’s Forge~ It’s the best, the best!”
“How much for one?”
“It’s 50 gold pieces~!”
The users were perplexed.
“If it’s just arrows, why are they ten times more expensive than regular arrows?”
Fifty thousand won for one arrow. What kind of insane price was this?
“Would you like to confirm?”
The users who checked widened their eyes.
The penetration was nearly twice as strong as regular arrows. They had never seen such absurd arrows in their lives.
“Well, still, ten times…?”
“Don’t you know weapons are expensive on the battlefield? Come on, think about it. If you shoot these arrows, you’ll kill Chinese users, right?”
Nods.
“Then won’t the whole nation cheer?”
Nods.
“Then won’t you become a hero?”
Nods.
“Then maybe we can win?”
Nods.
“Still not buying?”
“Give me 40.”
“Here are 50!”
Elsewhere.
“Selling War Bows from Hyun’s Forge, ranging from Epic to Unique grades~ Many other masterpieces made by Hyun’s Forge’s blacksmiths are available too, the best, the best!”
Of course, these were also over 40% more expensive.
But what should be noted is this.
Among them were Korea’s top-ranked users.
For them, this money was negligible.
They purchased bows and arrows made in the Ballas Territory.
And there was an additional effect.
[A perfect combination.]
[Accuracy increases by 6%, and penetration increases by 8%.]
They were astounded.
Furthermore, Commander Lee Hwan fought against over 200 Chinese users and returned.
He keenly felt his own limitations.
“At this rate, we won’t last two hours. If only we had the Great Sword…”
Lee Hwan was a user of the Great Sword. But now he wielded a legendary artifact sword.
A legendary sword was better than a low-grade Great Sword.
Then, Nel approached.
“The guild master asked for rent to lend it.”
“Rent? How much?”
“Twenty thousand gold.”
“…?”
Lee Hwan was flustered.
Even for someone earning tens of billions annually, this was an absurd price to consider.
Not even buying it, just renting it for twenty million won?
“What kind of… um…?”
Lee Hwan checked the Great Sword, which was inscribed with ‘Twin Dragons,’ and was shocked.
“Go ahead and rent it.”
“Oh, it’s per hour.”
Twenty million won per hour. There’s no such highway robbery.
But Lee Hwan had no choice but to borrow it while gritting his teeth.
“What kind of person is Hyun, really…?”
Lee Hwan sincerely admired.
Anyway, Hyun’s Forge and Korean users awaited the deeper and more extensive participation of Chinese users.
And Nel stalled for time while talking to Pond, creating this situation.
“…?”
Pond looked perplexed.
The archers who were shooting regular arrows from the walls just a moment ago had switched their bows to War Bows and their arrows to arrows.
And the woman named Nel spoke coldly.
“This is it.”
Pond’s face contorted grotesquely.
“The reason we took out Jegal, the head of China.”
Indeed. If Nel had Jegal, she was sure such recklessness wouldn’t have been enforced.
Hundreds of arrows were fired simultaneously.
Swoooosh
Kwaaaang-
A hit user flew about 7 meters.
“Aaargh!”
“…?”
The rain of arrows that saved the small country of Joseon poured down.
Originally, arrows should make a ‘whooosh’ sound.
But hearing that sound, some Chinese users doubted their ears.
Kwajaaak, Kwakwakwak, Kwaaang, Kwuk, Kwakwakwak!-!
“Ugh, aaargh!”
“Krrrgaaah!”
“Aaargh!”
Dozens of users continued to fly up.
Since they were also equipped with Uniques, the damage wasn’t enormous.
However, it was a fact that they suffered unexpectedly huge losses due to this arrow barrage.
Also.
“Let’s go.”
Kiiiiing.
Thud-
Lee Hwan, wielding the Twin Dragons sword, advanced with Korean users.
“Wooow!”
Chinese and Korean users started to fiercely clash.
Viewers went wild seeing their unwavering determination.
But Nel, watching them, had this thought:
“How long can we hold on…?”
Three hours? Four hours?
Even if it’s tense now, eventually, Korea would be overwhelmed by the overwhelming level difference.
***
At that moment.
Hyun-tae remembered everything Hyun-soo had told him.
Dr. Jin-seop once said that a very small number of patients listen to what people say.
Hyun-tae was one of them.
At his request to see Hyun-soo, the blacksmith Ren came with him to Lord Castle.
Viscount Ban opened the gate leading out of the territory, and they were escorted out into the world.
Viscount Ban and Hyun-soo still exchanged letters.
It wasn’t a special letter. It was a letter about how Hyun-soo was doing recently.
That letter was helpful.
Ban whipped his horse, and soon they meet the strong figure of the Sword King and Ben.
“So Hyun-soo followed after his father.”
“Heh heh, glad to see you like this.”
The two weren’t just anyone.
But they were tied by the name of Hyun-soo’s friend.
The long-held wish of their friend. They ran on the thought that it could be fulfilled.
“Right now, Hyun-soo is participating in a foreigner’s festival. But, due to the strong power, ordinary people can’t enter.”
Hyun-tae asked in a bewildered voice.
“…So I can’t see my son?”
The Sword King and the Spear Heaven looked at each other.
“We’ll somehow get you in. Don’t worry.”
“Having one person enter there is no big deal.”
Hyun-tae looked at the two smiling widely. He rode his carriage towards where his son was.
The scenery outside the carriage brushed past the forge.
Hyun-soo’s words before participating in the Continent War came to mind.
“Dad, I want to be a great person too. There are people who believe in me and follow me, but I’m not sure how far I can go in that war.”
His own son, Hyun-soo, was always someone who found a way.
Even Hyun-soo was afraid. It was inevitable.
In the world, there were always things one wanted to do but couldn’t.
“I’ll do my best, I’ll finish it splendidly and come back, so watch over me.”
Hyun-tae asked Ben, who was sitting across from him.
“Could I borrow a pen and paper?”
Ben handed over a pen and paper.
Scratch, scratch, scratch-
Ben was surprised as he watched what was being drawn quickly.
“I’ve seen Hyun-soo draw crafting methods before.”
His father was much faster and more precise than Hyun-soo. Ben became curious about what he was drawing and asked.
“What are you drawing?”
Hyun-tae replied with a small smile.
“The crafting method of the Twin Dragons sword.”
The carriage was approaching the place where the Continent War was taking place.
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