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80. Young Blacksmith
The Bead of Eternal Rest is a cheat-like item that grants stat points.
'It's in the form of a necklace, but it's more accurate to view it as a consumable item.'
Because durability decreases with each monster killed.
When durability runs out, it's destroyed and disappears.
That was its only drawback.
Only when durability wears out, that is.
'If you could recover durability, there's no better cheat item than this.'
That's why it's perfect for blacksmiths.
They can aim for permanent stat increases while infinitely recovering durability with the Repair skill.
'But it's not easy to obtain the bead.'
If you don't kill the Orc Shaman in Round 5, there's no chance to acquire the bead.
Later it sometimes gets listed on the social open market 'PlPl', but at astronomical prices that most blacksmiths can't even consider.
'But it's not like only blacksmiths can benefit. Anyone can recover durability after all.'
That was why Ryumin was planning to go abroad.
There was a blacksmith overseas who would become renowned as the top in the industry.
'I need to ask that person to repair the bead's durability.'
Ryumin immediately prepared to go abroad.
He had made a passport in advance for times like this.
"Hyung, what are you doing?"
Seeing Ryumin packing a suitcase, his brother asked curiously.
"Where are you going?"
"I'm going abroad for a bit."
"Huh? Suddenly?"
"I'll be back soon. Three days is enough."
All he needed to pack were clothes to stay at a hotel and toiletries.
He could buy anything else locally.
"What are you going for? Is it for business?"
"Well, you could say that."
"If you were going for fun I was going to tag along, but I guess not."
"How many people would be traveling for fun in this situation."
"Ah, right."
"Eat well while I'm gone."
"But where are you going?"
Ryumin grinned and said.
"England."
* * *
Russell Daniel, who lived in England, quit school early.
It's been 6 years since he went into the mountains and started living in a cabin just because he liked blacksmithing.
Now he's become a proper blacksmith recognized by customers for his decent skills.
Clang- Clang-!
He hammered the iron heated in hot fire.
It's the process of shaping and increasing strength.
"Whew, this should be good enough."
What Russell was making was a 15cm long dagger.
Once it was somewhat shaped, he sharpened the blade using a whetstone.
Then he heated it in hot fire again and dipped only the blade part in water.
Hiss-
This makes the blade even sharper.
Finally, he sharpened the knife with a special whetstone coated in iron powder and attached the handle.
"It's done."
The dagger made as a hobby was complete.
It's just a hobby.
Not for sale.
"Sigh... Is it time to quit this too?"
He smiled self-deprecatingly while looking at the sharply forged dagger.
"It would be nice if I could sell even one a day."
He boldly challenged blacksmithing at a young age, but that's only when there are customers.
Now customers can be counted on one hand.
"This is all because of those damn angels."
January 2022.
Russell, who was making weapons for customers as usual in his cabin, was suddenly summoned to the other world.
He had to make an avatar in a daze and fight against goblins while mingling with other people.
'It felt like being suddenly mobilized for war while living in the countryside.'
After enduring like that until Round 5 and looking back, the world was showing signs of ruin.
The population that started at 1.8 billion was reduced to 19 million, and the economy shook and customers decreased accordingly.
'Well, I expected this would happen right? It was originally a difficult profession to make a living from.'
The cost of materials for blacksmithing is not cheap.
He managed to endure somehow until now, but now it's the limit.
His bank account balance is hitting bottom.
He doesn't want to ask his parents for help anymore either.
"Should I look for another job now..."
He wanted to do blacksmithing for as long as possible... but now that dream is crumbling.
The world is rapidly changing centered around players.
'They said they'd grant a wish if you clear 20 rounds, right?'
A wish.
Russell's wish is nothing else.
To survive for a long time and continue doing the blacksmithing he loves.
It was literally a small wish, nothing grandiose.
'Right. I can't give up blacksmithing. What's good about being young? A man needs to have spirit!'
He decided to shake off the gloomy feelings and move forward.
He set a new goal.
'I'll clear the final round and make my wish come true!'
While he had no choice but to survive until now, he decided to actively tackle round clearing from now on.
'Blacksmith may not be suitable for combat, but I should be able to manage with my current self.'
Though he didn't know the conditions, Russell was able to obtain the blacksmith class change item from the start.
At first he thought it was fate and was happy.
But conversely, as the world was ruined, it became difficult to continue his current job.
'Let's try to get to Round 20 somehow. It's the only way to keep doing the blacksmithing I love.'
It would be difficult, but it didn't seem impossible.
He increased the performance of his main weapon, the axe, with the [Weapon Sharpening] skill learned at level 20.
Thanks to that, he could easily beat orcs.
'I don't know how difficult Round 6 will be, but I'm confident!'
Of course, apart from surviving in the other world, he has no plans to give up his real life work yet.
'I'm just putting it on hold until I save up money. Once I have enough to buy materials, I'll come back to the cabin and start it as a hobby at least.'
If there's no money, he just needs to earn it.
But he has no plans to rob like some players.
'I'd rather die than harm others. Well, the slaughter in Round 4 was unavoidable but...'
For now, he plans to come down the mountain and look for a job.
'I don't know if there will be any decent jobs in this situation...'
23% of the world's population has died.
With billions of people dying in just a few months, the economy couldn't be good.
'I saw articles saying most shops closed because players were looting...'
It doesn't seem like it will be easy to find a job.
'Still, I have to look! I'm not one to give up without even trying.'
If worst comes to worst, he plans to sell items from his inventory to raise money.
'I don't know if anyone would buy these things though.'
Russell who made his decision started organizing the cabin.
That's when he heard footsteps behind him. Pat pat-
Russell turned around reflexively and was surprised.
He turned his head thinking a wild animal had appeared, but a person was walking towards him.
An Asian person at that.
'What's this? It's rare to meet people in a place like this...'
It was even more so because he deliberately built his cabin in a secluded place to avoid bothering others.
"What brings you here? Are you lost?"
He tried speaking first, though he wasn't sure if they could communicate.
But.
"Are you Russell Daniel? The famous young blacksmith."
The other person not only spoke fluent English but even knew his name.
Russell's eyes turned cold.
"Who are you?"
"From your reaction, it seems I've come to the right place."
"Where did you hear information about me? I don't have any Asian clients."
"I didn't hear it. I saw it."
"Saw it?"
Ryumin opened his cards first.
"I'm a prophet. I can see the future."
"Prophet? What nonsense is this person..."
"Russell. Level 21. Job is blacksmith. Area name is C-EUKE008. Am I correct?"
"..."
Russell just opened and closed his mouth instead of answering.
He was too surprised to speak.
'Let's say he luckily guessed the level and job. But to even get the area name right...'
Given that he got the area name right that Russell hadn't told anyone, it seems his claim to be a prophet wasn't a lie.
"You can really see the future?"
"Yes."
"I've never heard of a prophet job though?"
"That's to be expected. It's a rare job."
"Rare?"
"You may know, but there are countless jobs in the other world. Among them, there are unique classes that only one person can have. Prophet is one of those."
"Why has such an amazing person come here?"
"Don't be so sarcastic. Russell, I came because I want to make a deal with you."
"A deal?"
"Please repair one item with your Repair skill. If you do that, I'll give you useful information."
'Information?'
Russell seemed intrigued and carefully asked.
"What kind of useful information?"
"Information about Round 6."
Russell's eyes widened.
'If I can know about the next round in advance, it would be a huge help in clearing it.'
Repairing one item?
Honestly speaking, it's not a difficult task.
It was even easier than blacksmithing.
You just need to touch the item and activate the skill.
'The problem is it's too easy.'
The benefit was large compared to how easy the task was.
Information about Round 6 no less.
Russell, who was more cautious about relationships than others, couldn't help but be wary.
"You'll really give Round 6 information just for filling up an item's durability?"
"That's right."
"The cost-benefit doesn't match up? Do you have some other purpose?"
As Russell looked with suspicious eyes, Ryumin smiled.
He had expected this reaction.
'As expected of Russell.'
He's suspicious and wary even though it should be an offer with nothing to lose.
'I would have been disappointed if he accepted without question.'
At times like this when they're suspicious, you shouldn't deceive them.
You need to open your heart first and take the direct approach.
"May I speak frankly?"
"...?"
"I want to become friends with you."
"Wh-what?"
"I saw it in the future. You reaching the pinnacle of blacksmithing."
'M-me? Reaching the pinnacle?'
Russell's eyes widened as Ryumin continued speaking.
"You survive until Round 15 without anyone's help. It's an amazing feat. But that's all. There's no future you draw after that. It's a hopeless situation."
"..."
"But I can help you. If you join hands with me, you can grow more easily and look beyond Round 15. Even the blacksmithing you so desperately wish for."
"...!"
Until just now, Russell didn't believe the Asian man's words.
He thought it might be deception rather than prophecy.
But seeing him even guess his wish correctly, his thoughts changed.
"...What do you want from me?"
"I don't want much. Just."
Ryumin smiled faintly.
"Let's help each other."
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