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81. Mr. Ryu
Unlike Dark Knight, Buffer, and Mercenary King, Blacksmith is not a unique class.
This means there are enough blacksmiths to replace Russell.
Yet the reason Ryumin took a plane and came all the way to the deep mountains of England was just one.
'Because talents like Russell are rare.'
It wasn't a lie that Russell survives until Round 15.
Nor that he reaches the pinnacle of blacksmithing.
'Though he died without reaching max level, he was the only blacksmith to survive until the end.'
This means his character, skills, and survival ability are all excellent.
'If I can maintain a friendly relationship with such a talent?'
It would be helpful in many ways for progressing through the rounds.
Repairing the bead's durability is just a bonus.
'The Blacksmith class has similarities to Buffer, so there's no harm in keeping one close.'
The difference is that unlike Buffers, Blacksmiths don't need to be attached all the time.
Their job is done once they repair or enhance equipment.
Ryumin glanced at Russell.
His mind was complicated, wondering if he should trust him.
'I should help his decision a bit.'
This is why he learned English through repeated regressions.
Ryumin spoke in a fluent voice.
"What I'm asking isn't much. Just look over equipment when needed and cast a few skills. In return, I'll give you information about the next round. If you do that, you can quickly grow stronger by reaping benefits you missed in the future."
"Hmm..."
Getting future information in exchange for just using skills.
It was an offer that didn't need consideration, but that wasn't what Russell was concerned about.
It was whether he could trust Ryumin or not.
-He seems honest from how he speaks, but can I trust him...
After pondering repeatedly, Russell offered a compromise.
"I'm grateful you value my future highly, but I'm not convinced yet. So I'll decide whether to continue dealing after seeing the Round 6 results."
"Do as you please. It's not like I'm asking you to sign a contract."
Ryumin showed a confident smile.
Like Ma Gyeong-rok, he would have no choice but to depend on him after confirming the prophecy with his own eyes.
"I'll repair the item first. Let's receive the Round 6 information after that."
"Alright. Here."
Ryumin took out the Bead of Eternal Rest from his inventory.
With only 1 durability left, it was on the brink.
Russell received the necklace and activated the skill without even looking at the item information.
Flash-
The repair was finished as the bead briefly flashed with light.
"Here, it's repaired."
Ryumin received the item and checked the information.
The durability was now filled to [1,000/1,000].
'Good. Now I can raise stacks again.'
Ryumin grinned and looked at Russell.
-I don't know what kind of necklace it is, but it must be quite good. Seeing how he wants to keep using it even by repairing durability.
Reading his thoughts, he didn't know about the item.
Even though he could have easily read the information.
'He deliberately didn't read it, thinking of customer privacy.'
As expected, he shows the proper attitude of a professional.
"Thank you. Thanks to you, the durability has been perfectly restored."
"Will you give me the Round 6 information now?"
"Of course I should. The Round 6 quest is..."
Ryumin revealed various high-level information.
Each time, Russell's pupils expanded and contracted.
"Hmm... If what you just said is true, I should gather strong companions as much as possible."
"Yes. That would help. The monsters are very powerful after all."
Though Russell nodded, inwardly he was doubting whether the prophecy would come true.
'Well, he won't believe until he experiences it himself.'
Ryumin wasn't impatient.
He would find out after Round 6 anyway.
That he would have no choice but to grasp the lifeline of a prophet for survival.
"Is the deal over with this?"
"Yes, but..."
Ryumin trailed off.
He still had more business with the blacksmith.
"Would you sell me an item?"
"An item?"
"You have [Black Iron Powder], right?"
"...!"
Russell had been half-doubting until now, but this time he couldn't help but be surprised.
'He even guessed what I have!?'
He didn't expect prophecy to even match items inside his inventory.
But that wasn't all he was surprised about.
"That item. Sell it to me. It seems you're looking for a job because you're short on material costs, I'll pay you generously."
'...He even knows I'm looking for a job?'
Though it was mind reading rather than prophecy, there wasn't much difference to Russell.
"It's truly amazing. Now I believe. That you're a prophet. And I apologize. To be honest, I suspected there might be some trick."
"No need to apologize. I just tell what I see in the future, it's up to you whether to believe or not."
"The Round 6 information must be accurate too."
Saying that, Russell pondered something and then raised his head as if he made a decision.
"You need Black Iron Powder? I'll just give it to you."
"Just give it?"
"I feel like I've received more compared to what I've done. I'm not that unscrupulous, you know?"
It seems he belatedly believed the Round 6 information and valued it highly.
Russell smiled and took out the Black Iron Powder from his inventory.
"Here, take it."
Ryumin accepted without hesitation and the item information popped up.
[Black Iron Powder]
- Category: Possession
- Description: Black iron powder. A faint magical power can be felt.
'To just give such a precious item.'
Strictly speaking, he received it in exchange for information, but Russell wouldn't know.
How much value Black Iron Powder has.
'It's no less than a material that goes into God grade items.'
Though it can be easily obtained after Round 11, it's difficult now.
Meaning there's a slim chance of it dropping while killing monsters like Russell did.
'If anything, I should be the one thanking him?'
It's not a losing deal to give Round 6 information and get Black Iron Powder.
"Are you sure? To just give this?"
"I'm fine with it. Honestly, I don't even know what it's used for. Only you as a prophet would know how much value that item has."
Russell was somewhat perceptive too.
-Seeing how he specifically requested it, it must be quite an important item.
But he deliberately doesn't ask.
He doesn't try to find out.
He thought it would be greedy to ask for more when he already received help.
'Not crossing unnecessary lines. That's Russell's strength.'
Ryumin grinned and held out the bag he brought.
"Take this."
"What is this?"
Russell opened the bag he received in a daze.
"Gasp!"
There were dozens of bundles of 10 pound notes inside.
"A total of 20,000 pounds."
"..."
"It feels wrong to just receive the item, so I'll pay for it. That should be enough to cover material costs, right?"
"O-of course."
Russell answered sharply.
More than enough.
20,000 pounds is equivalent to 32 million Korean won.
-Th-this much means I don't need to look for a job!
Perhaps because he thought he could do the blacksmithing he wanted for the remaining time?
Russell's gaze towards Ryumin quickly turned favorable.
Seeing that, Ryumin smirked, and Russell belatedly became self-conscious.
"Ah, b-but is it okay for me to receive such a large sum..."
"It's fine to receive it. The item you gave me is worth that much."
'Actually, it wouldn't be a waste to give hundreds of millions, but too much would be burdensome.'
This amount was restrained in comparison.
But even this seems like too much to Russell.
Thinking it couldn't be helped, Ryumin casually said.
"Of course, I didn't give such a large sum just for material costs."
"Huh? Then..."
"Open an overseas stock account and invest about half of the money I gave you in Korean stocks."
"Korean stocks?"
"The company name is Player Place. It's a company that will make it big soon, so if you invest, you won't have to worry about material costs for life. Well, it's up to you whether to believe or not."
"I'll believe you. There must be no mistake since it's the prophet's words. It's money I got without effort anyway..."
Only after seeing him promise to invest in Korean stocks could Ryumin take his leave.
"That's all my business then, Russell Daniel. I wish you luck in the next round. Ah, do you have a phone?"
"Of course. I even upload videos on YouTube with my phone."
"Then I'll give you my number. Save it just in case."
Russell who was writing it down on his phone raised his head as if he forgot to ask something important.
"I forgot to ask the benefactor's name until now. Your name is...?"
Ryumin smiled faintly and said.
"Please call me Mr. Ryu."
* * *
Time cannot be stopped.
As always, that day came.
Midnight, June 1st.
Summoned to the other world as usual, Ryumin looked around.
Unlike the lush green until now, a desolate wasteland spread out.
It was none other than the background of Round 6.
'Round 6 is a cooperation round. I need to find people to move together with.'
Ryumin looked around and used the Tracking skill.
The first person he found was Min Juri.
If he needs to party up, she's an essential existence.
'Actually, I don't need anyone but Min Juri.'
But he needed people to fill the numbers.
The rules for this round were to form a 5-person party after all.
'Excluding me and Min Juri, I need three more people. Who should I choose?'
Four candidates immediately came to mind.
One of them was a stranger, but needed to be included in the party.
It was someone who would be helpful for his future activities.
"Oh? Black Scythe-nim!"
Min Juri spotted Ryumin and ran over waving her hand.
"It's nice to see you like this! Have you been well?"
"You speak as if we haven't met in a long time."
"Hehe, but it's been a month since we last met."
Min Juri smiled brightly, no longer afraid.
Well, they got along well in previous regressions too.
'That's why we could become close even without knowing each other's identities.'
Ryumin glanced around and saw people's gazes directed this way.
-Who's that woman? How is she talking with Black Scythe?
-Democracy? Is she a high ranker to be associating with Black Scythe?
-Come to think of it, I think I saw her in last round's tally results. I think she was 2nd...
-Anyway, I'm jealous. To have a top ranker as a connection...
Ryumin didn't mind, but Black Scythe was popular among players.
Being the unchanging #1 ranked player with cold charisma, both men and women wanted to get close to him.
But they only felt that way inside, not actually putting it into practice, for a simple reason.
They were afraid of Black Scythe.
An unapproachable aura circled around him like a barrier.
However, it didn't seem to apply to Min Juri as she kept talking without minding.
"Did you kill the last boss in the previous round?"
"I did."
"You killed it quickly even though time was tight? Then did you complete the sub-quest of collecting the Stones of Balance too?"
"I completed it. By the way, I won't tell you what reward I got."
"Tch, how did you know? I wanted to ask."
"I can tell at a glance."
"I've felt this before, but you really seem to have deep insight. Black Scythe-nim."
"..."
When silence fell, Min Juri finally realized the atmosphere had become strange.
-Wh-what did I just say? How embarrassing.
Her face reddened as belated embarrassment washed over her.
"Ah, s-sorry. What I just said was too cringeworthy, right? I'm sorry."
"What are you sorry for?"
"Huh? Ah... Right. Why did I apologize?"
"Anyway, thanks for the compliment."
As he said that with a slight smile, Min Juri smiled too.
-Sometimes kind, sometimes overflowing with charisma... He's really an interesting person.
As Min Juri was laughing it off.
"Hello, Black Scythe-nim."
Two party candidates approached Black Scythe.
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