by Park Saenal
“I will try it.”
The insane dragon stone’s hardness was low. In order to produce a hammer and anvil strong enough to temper the insane dragon iron, other minerals needed to be mixed in. Grid made a hammer and anvil by mixing black iron with the insane dragon stone. The result?
[You have succeeded in making the item.]
[Black Insane Dragon Hammer]
Rating: Epic
Durability: 410/410 Attack Power: 130
A hammer made by the legendary blacksmith Grid who is becoming a myth.
It is made of black iron and is quite durable. More minerals can be tempered without much difficulty.
However, this hammer also contains a large amount of insane dragon stone. It is possible to remove the characteristics of the mineral due to the ‘Suppression’ ability. Don’t use this hammer for minerals with unique characteristics.
Conditions of Use: Advanced Blacksmithing Level 1.
Weight: 400
[Black Insane Dragon Anvil]
Rating: Epic
Durability: 2,500/2,500
An anvil made by the legendary blacksmith Grid who is becoming a myth.
It is made of black iron and is quite durable. It is durable enough to withstand strong and continuous friction.
However, this anvil contains a large amount of insane dragon stone. It is possible to remove the characteristics of the mineral due to the ‘Suppression’ ability. Don’t use this anvil for minerals with unique characteristics.
Conditions of Use: Advanced Blacksmithing Level 1.
Weight: 6,900
“Okay!”
It was as Khan expected. The suppression ability was exerted even after it was made into a tool. Grid smiled with satisfaction as he tried to use the hammer and anvil on the insane dragon iron. Then he was disappointed.
[The Black Insane Dragon Hammer and Black Insane Dragon Anvil have failed to suppress the ability of the insane dragon iron.]
“Ah.”
It seemed that the suppression ability of the hammer and anvil was too weak to have an effect on the pure insane dragon iron.
“Hrmm.”
He was disappointed because he expected too much. Khan frowned and expressed his personal opinion.
“How about making a hammer and anvil with a combination of the insane dragon bead and insane dragon stone? I think the insane dragon bead’s ability will amplify the suppression of the insane dragon stone. If the effect of the oppression becomes stronger, it can sufficiently suppress the insane dragon iron’s ability.”
“…A genius?”
Grid didn’t depend on Khan for nothing. As a blacksmith craftsman, Khan was very talented and really helped Grid. Grid believed that Khan’s hypothesis was reliable and invested one of the seven insane dragon beads to create a new hammer and anvil.
[Insane Dragon Hammer]
Rating: Unique
Durability: 630/630 Attack Power: 290
A hammer made by the legendary blacksmith Grid who is becoming a myth.
It is made of a insane dragon bead and is quite durable. Any mineral can be tempered.
However, this hammer also contains a large amount of insane dragon stone. The insane dragon stone’s suppression ability is amplified by the insane dragon bead.
Once this hammer is used to smelt minerals, the unique characteristics of the minerals are unconditionally deleted. Don’t use this hammer for minerals with unique characteristics.
Conditions of Use: Advanced Blacksmithing Level 3.
Weight: 600
[Insane Dragon Anvil]
Rating: Unique
Omitted.
“Kuoh…!”
Khan’s hypothesis was correct. The excited Grid tried the hammer and anvil on the insane dragon iron and the result was excellent. The insane dragon iron’s proliferation ability was completely suppressed. With this hammer and anvil, it would be possible to produce items for a long time with the insane dragon iron, which infinitely multiplied.
“Good! Amazing!”
Grid jumped with joy. On the other hand, Khan’s expression wasn’t good.
“One insane dragon bead was used to make the hammer and anvil… In other words, only seven Insane Dragon Hammer and Anvil sets can be created.”
“…Ah, right. There are only seven insane dragon beads. No, it is more like six.”
Grid was going to use one of the insane dragon beads as part of his magic sword.
‘Is it possible that the miners dispatched to the dragon nest can find more insane dragon beads?’
Anything would be fine! In any case, there was nothing that would be resolved quickly. Khan comforted the frustrated Grid.
“Don’t worry about it now. Our workforce is limited in the first place.”
That’s right. Only 26 blacksmiths, including Khan and Grid, could use the Insane Dragon Hammer and Anvil set. Putting aside Grid, who would be focusing on personal activities, and Rector, who would be sent to Reidan, only 24 would be using it. Even if he made more hammers and anvils, the work hours of the 24 people were limited.
“We will have the 24 people alternate using the six hammer and anvil sets to work around the clock.”
“Cough… Advanced blacksmiths need to sleep at least four hours a day. If we work them more…
“Huh?”
“No, nothing. I’ll leave this to you. Khan, please be careful of your health, as well as that person called Smith. Don’t look into that widower’s eyes.”
“…”
Now all the preparations are over. He secured a large number of insane dragon iron, which infinitely proliferated. There was also the hammer and anvil that could control the insane dragon iron’s ability to proliferate, as well as the blacksmiths who could make the Grid set. In the future, the Overgeared Kingdom would focus on the mass production of the Grid set, which was the kingdom’s strongest weapon.
-Lauel, the preparations are over. Now the quests can be linked.
-Kukukuk…! It’s finally time to unseal the quests? Kuock, what is this trembling? Is the black dragon sealed in my body trying to run amok?
-…
At this time, Grid couldn’t imagine. There was another use of the insane dragon iron. It was a very innovative use.
***
[A kingdom quest ‘For the Kingdom’ has been created.]
[For the Kingdom (1)]
Kingdom Quest.
Eliminate monsters or unauthorized organizations that threaten the security of the kingdom.
Quest Clear Reward: Experience and gold.
[For the Kingdom (2)]
Kingdom Quest.
Hunt monsters, dedicate a certain amount of resources or labor to the Overgeared Kingdom, or purchase more than a certain amount from the stores in the Overgeared Kingdom.
Quest Clear Reward: Experience and gold.
[For the Kingdom (3)]
Kingdom Quest.
Listen to the people of Reinhardt and help them live a more affluent life.
Quest Clear Reward: Mass production Grid weapon.
[The ‘For my Kingdom’ quest consists of 21 stages in total. There is no time limit and you can give up along the way.]
[Grid’s mass production set items can be obtained from the quest rewards and those with a high ability can collect all the set items.]
This was announced to all 100,000 players in the Overgeared Kingdom. But the quest difficulty was quite high. The level of the monsters to be hunted or the amount paid to the kingdom was quite high, so a player had to be at least level 180 to challenge it.
It meant only 10,000 of the 100,000 players could challenge it. Even the 1~3rd stage quests were difficult. It was hard to guess how hard the later quests would be. But there was no backlash. This challenging quest gave a clear sense of purpose to the players in the Overgeared Kingdom.
‘I must become stronger so that I can challenge the quest!’
The Overgearead Kingdom started to become active. It was the power of it
ems.
***
(Column) Shin Youngwoo.
Recently, the linked kingdom quest is a hot topic among users. The linked quest consists of 21 steps in total and grants a mass production Grid item every three quests.
Grid set. The name seems somewhat cheap due to ‘mass production’ being attached to it, but no one disparages its value. When would an ordinary user get a chance to use items made by a legendary blacksmith? I can imagine how many people reading this article will want to migrate to the Overgeared Kingdom with the aim of obtaining the Grid set. In addition, pay attention to the contents of the linked quest announced by the kingdom.
The contents of the linked quests are currently open to the 8th stage and they are all directly related to the development of the Overgeared Kingdom. I’m confident that these quests will lead to the rapid development of the kingdom. The Overgeared Kingdom will become rich. It will overwhelm the kingdoms where NPCs reign as king.
Grid has created havoc with just the power of his items. Who would’ve imagined that he would use the power of a blacksmith in this way? At least, I didn’t expect it. Those reading this article should be the same.
Look back at the time when Grid first appeared in the world. You probably laughed at him and called him ‘overgeared’ in a derogatory manner. You didn’t know the true power of items.
Grid, Shin Youngwoo. An ordinary youth of South Korea. No, a young man below average is now the center of the world. And he can be your future.
Do you play virtual reality games? Then immerse yourself. Enjoy it like crazy.
You can be the second Shin Youngwoo, the second Grid.
Chapter 624
Chapter 624
‘It feels like finishing my first homework.’
Grid was proud after establishing the production system for the Grid set. What country could produce infinite items with unlimited resources? It was a feat that deserved praise for eternity. Of course, the production of the Grid set would be slow right now, but that story would change once more advanced blacksmiths, Insane Dragon Hammers, and Anvils were acquired in the future. It was possible for their military power to grow faster than the Saharan Empire.
‘…No, that isn’t possible yet.’
The population and resources of the West Continent were biased towards the empire. The empire was likely to have much better minerals than the insane dragon iron.
‘They will have hundreds of advanced blacksmiths too. Most of the ranking blacksmith players belong to the empire.’
There was no need for Grid to think about the empire’s power when he was an ordinary player. But now things had changed. The Saharan Empire was a potential enemy that could threaten the Overgeared Kingdom with just its existence. The king of the Overgeared Kingdom was obliged to keep an eye on the empire. The problem was that morale would be reduced when thinking about the empire.
‘Well… Right now, the empire isn’t interested in us. Let’s not worry about unnecessary things right now.’
According to rumors circulating among the players, the empire still perceived the Overgeared Kingdom as weak. This was even after hearing rumors that the Overgeared King Grid had overwhelmed the representatives of the 15 kingdoms and made one of them a vassal.
‘Is it because there’s no need to worry about a struggle between minnows?’
It was bad for his ego, but it was an opportunity. The Overgeared Kingdom would conserve its strength while the empire was ignoring it. The basic premise for building power was Grid’s growth.
‘I should go hunting once I make Belial’s magic sword.’
Grid’s desire for strength was great. He was one of the best among players, but he still had a weak foundation to be called the ‘strongest.’ There were monsters and NPCs more powerful than himself. It was natural to want greater strength.
‘The Red Knights of the empire seem amazing.’
In particular, the solo number knights. Based on the rumors, they could take Kraugel out with one finger.
‘Won’t I die in a blink of an eye?’
Tremble!
The Grid shivering with fear never imagined it. The Reidorn confined in his dungeon was actually one of the famous solo number knights.
“Grid.”
What type of magic sword should he make? Grid was thinking about it when an elf came to visit him. It was Sticks, who had recently been made principle of the Overgeared Academy in Reinhardt. A sage. A wise man was placed as the head of a school? Wasn’t this a serious waste of manpower? Sticks questioned it, but hadn’t objected to Grid’s appointment. Grid was his lifesaver and the key to releasing the curse on the Behen Archipelago. Sticks wanted to follow his will.
“What’s going on?”
Grid asked after not seeing Sticks for a long time. He was apathetic, but it wasn’t because he disliked Sticks. Sticks was an ideal elf beauty and it was burdensome to stand next to him.
‘I feel like a squid.’
In any case, Sticks spoke without hiding his luminous beauty.
“Great Demon Belial was destroyed, and I noticed something while watching you afterwards. The items you’re making are very limited.”
“…!!”
Grid had a total of 2,080 production methods. Around 200 of them were methods he acquired by himself, while the remaining 1,880 production methods were all provided by the Overgeared members. In other words, it was very difficult for a player to learn 2,000 production methods alone. Yet Sticks said that Grid was lacking production methods.
Grid also didn’t deny it. Why?
‘It’s true that I’m limited.’
So what if he had 2,000 production methods? More than half of them were weapons and armor. The different ‘types’ of production methods that Grid possessed were very limited. For example, there was no way to make cloth clothing. He couldn’t make the robes that he needed in large quantities after becoming a king.
‘There’s only one method to create a crown.’
The only way to know how to make the Holy Light Crown was to achieve a 100% understanding with it. Grid had earned the First King title and felt the necessity of a crown, but he didn’t have the ability to produce a worthy crown. Of course, it was a different story if he used the creation skill. However, this had a limited number of uses.
‘The reason Sticks is talking about production methods…’
It looked like a quest!
Duguen!
A light of anticipation shone in Grid’s eyes.
“That’s right. As you said, the items I can make are very limited. It still isn’t comparable to Pagma. Can you help me with this?”
“I’m called a sage because I have a vast amount of knowledge. There is now information that comes to mind when thinking about the culture, history, and legends of the fallen Eternal Kingdom.”
“Information…!”
As expected, the sage didn’t disappoint him. Grid was confident that the conversation with Sticks was a prelude to the quest. Indeed, a notification window popped up in front of him.
[A new Pagma’s Descendant class quest has been created.]
[Collection of New Production Methods (1)]
Class Quest
You are the successor to Pagma’s techniques, but not his true successor. The techniques you have gained are learned from the book that Pagma left behind.
You have the techniques to become a myth that goes beyond the legends, but you are still lacking in overall knowledge!
In order to expand your foundation as a blacksmith, you need to learn various types of production methods!
Follow the clues of the Sage Sticks and gain new types of production methods.
Quest Clear Reward: Level +2. Underwear production method. A following linked quest.
“Oh…! Ohh!”
It had been a while since he gained a new class quest after acquiring Braham’s soul!
“The reward is two levels and learning how to make underwear? Huh?”
The delight i
n Grid’s face disappeared like a lie. Then he shouted at the innocent Sticks.
“Underwear production method? Is this a joke?”
“Humans are interesting creatures. You can change emotions so suddenly, unlike our elves who are always calm…”
“No, this is ridiculous! Why do I need to learn how to make underwear?”
Of course, underwear was important. Some people avoided underwear for certain reasons, but most people wore underwear. The stability and cleanliness of underwear couldn’t be ignored. But in Satisfy, the concept of underwear was slightly different from reality. It was merely a screen. It was a screen that kept players from unnecessarily exposing important parts. The name of the underwear that Grid was wearing was simply ‘Underwear.’ It was the grey underwear given to all male players in Satisfy and didn’t have any function.
“Look!”
The agitated Grid suddenly pulled down his pants. Then he pointed to his underwear that he had worn daily for nine Satisfy years.
“Why should I make another?”
Blacksmith. He was a legendary blacksmith and he had to make underwear? He was so outraged that he was speechless. After knowing that his reward for the class quest was the underwear production method, Grid’s emotions went beyond disappointment into rage. Then Sticks spoke.
“Do you know that us elves also have occupations like blacksmiths and tailors?”
“Of course, these occupations are necessary for any species. That’s how food and clothing is obtained.”
“That’s right. The craftsmanship isn’t better than humans or dwarves, but there are also blacksmiths and tailors among the elves. And there was a famous underwear maker among the elven tailors. The underwear I am wearing now is made by the tailor. I have been wearing it for 613 years, and it’s very functional. It’s well ventilated and always keeps me in good condition.”
“No, what nonsense…”
There were too many parts to tackle. It started out with a quest for a blacksmith to learn how to make underwear, only to suddenly talk about elven tailors? He was wearing the same underwear for 613 years?
