While sweeping the materials dropped by the monsters into the 'Blacksmith's Bag' and returning to the forge.
I thought as I looked at the substantially used 'Volcanic Revolver'.
'Being able to make the Volcanic Revolver means I can make other things too, right?'
There are various named items in Final Gate.
Not only the Volcanic Revolver but also the Ash Crown, the Heavenly Lightning Strike Spear, the Eye of Heaven and Earth, and so on.
Furthermore, as you go into the late game, items based on actual myths and legends also exist.
Things like the Sword of Victory Excalibur, the Lightning Hammer Mjolnir, or the Absolute Shield Aegis.
If I could make those.
If I could recreate the things I made in Final Gate in reality.
'That means I can make the Execution Sword of the Black Dragon, Nadan, as well, right?'
The 'Execution Sword of the Black Dragon, Nadan +20' that I succeeded in making right before the Final Gate server shut down.
I might be able to make that in reality.
No, if it were possible.
'Even that…….'
Although the Execution Sword of the Black Dragon, Nadan, was called the strongest ultimate weapon in Final Gate.
The true strongest weapon of Final Gate, which only I, the number one ranked Blacksmith, knew about.
I might even be able to make that weapon, which even I had not been able to produce.
'They say to dream big, after all.'
Honestly, to make that, I had no idea how much more I would have to grow as a Blacksmith.
If things continue like this, maybe it would be possible someday.
Such a thought crossed my mind.
While thinking that, I quickly arrived at the forge.
Immediately.
CLATTER.
I poured out the materials I obtained from defeating the monsters.
The first weapon I chose from among them was...
“Shall I try using this first?”
A horn that looked quite sharp despite being small.
It was the horn of the Horned Rabbit that had attacked me first in the Blacksmith's Hunting Ground.
I didn't realize it because the S-rank Iron Armor blocked it, but the horn was sharper than I thought.
It was a monster that looked quite cute among monsters.
It was a horn that proved that a monster was a monster for a reason.
Having picked this up, I...
[ You are using the Crafting skill. ] [ Please select the item to craft. ]
Immediately used the Crafting skill.
The first thing to choose was the type of item to craft.
At this time, the most important thing to consider was exactly the characteristic of the material.
In order to utilize the characteristic of the material, one must select an item that perfectly suited it.
In that sense, the Horned Rabbit's horn, which was specialized in 'Stabbing', was as expected...
“It has to be a spear.”
It seemed perfect for making a spear.
For the spear shaft, I chose wood instead of iron.
Since if I made the spear shaft out of iron ore, the weight would increase, and I probably wouldn't be able to utilize the strength of the light horn.
Having selected the horn and wood like that.
[ Crafting will now begin. ]
Crafting began immediately.
CLANG!
At first, it was similar.
Every time I struck down with the hammer, the points shattered, and the Lowest-grade Wood transformed into the shape of a spear shaft.
The problem was what came next.
“Oh?”
When it was time for the Horned Rabbit's horn to be processed.
The speed of the points became even faster.
Not only that, but the positions where the points popped up also became diverse.
As if a live Horned Rabbit were running around.
It was quite a difficult task, but.
CLANG!
“This much is easy!”
I was someone who had already made the Volcanic Revolver through Special Crafting.
Thinking of the crafting difficulty of the Volcanic Revolver, this much was simple.
As I accurately struck the popping points and swung the hammer, the Horned Rabbit's horn perfectly combined with the spear shaft before I knew it.
As a result.
[ Crafting is complete. ] [ Crafting Evaluation: S ] [ You have obtained the 'Swift Rabbit Spear'. ]
S-rank.
I was able to complete the item, receiving a perfect evaluation.
Since the Horned Rabbit was a monster that was not in Final Gate, my heart fluttered at the item I was seeing for the first time, and reading the item description...
[ Swift Rabbit Spear ] Form: Spear Rank: S Restriction: Level 3 or higher Description: A literal rabbit spear made by creating a spear shaft out of Lowest-grade Wood and attaching a Horned Rabbit's horn as the spearhead. Attack Power: 40 Abilities: Penetration Lv 2, Sharpness Lv 1, Sprint Lv 1
“Wow, the attack power is 40?”
First of all, the attack power itself was overwhelming.
Of course, since it was an S-rank spear, it was natural for the attack power to be high.
Moreover, since the restriction level had also increased to level 3 instead of level 1, the attack power increased per level as well.
Even so, according to my calculation, the attack power of a level 3 S-rank weapon should normally be 37.
Not only had it become higher than that.
“There are three abilities attached to a Standard-level equipment?”
There were three abilities attached to the Rabbit Spear.
Perhaps fitting the name 'Rabbit', the 'Sprint' ability seemed to have been added.
Furthermore, there was even a level 2 ability included among them.
It couldn't be compared to the Volcanic Revolver, but compared to the regular Standard series, a weapon with superior performance was created.
Following that.
-Similar to Special Crafting, Regular Crafting can also be granted additional attack power and abilities depending on the materials used and your skill.
-In particular, if you use special ores or monster materials, the probability of fitting abilities being added is high. “Ah, so that's how it is.”
Ember's explanation followed.
If so, I looked forward to it even more.
I was already getting a bit bored because I had been making only the same Standard series for the past few days anyway.
Crafting became even more fun.
“I am looking forward to it, aren't I?”
Every time I use a new monster material from now on.
No, not only monster materials but also every time I obtain rare or unique ores or wood.
Because it meant I would be able to create specialized equipment fitting that.
Thinking that way.
“Shall I try it with this this time?”
[ Walking Mushroom Spore ]
I lifted a new material.
CLANG!
And forcefully swung my hammer.
A novice Awakened who had just awakened a little over ten days ago, Kim Min-su.
Thanks to the 'Standard Dagger' he purchased from an Awakened named 'Steel Hammer', he was able to easily pass the level 1 section, which was said to be the most difficult and dangerous.
The subsequent level 2 section was also accompanied by the Standard Dagger.
Originally, it was best to change equipment every time the level went up.
Because this 'Standard Dagger' was at a level similar to or better than a decent level 2 weapon.
“Wow, I am already level 3.”
Thanks to that good weapon, he was able to achieve level 3 already.
An exceptionally fast speed.
Thanks to the high attack power of the Standard Dagger, he was able to maximize his abilities.
Thanks to that, he was able to achieve this kind of speed.
However.
“Should I slowly let it go now…….”
Since he had achieved level 3.
It seemed difficult to use the Standard Dagger anymore.
Of course, even after reaching level 3, the attack power of the Standard Dagger was superior to a level 3 C-rank dagger.
It was an incredible level, but.
“Still, since it's worse than a level 3 B-rank.”
The attack power of a level 1 A-rank Standard Dagger was 21.
In contrast, the attack power of a level 3 B-rank weapon was 24.
Now, just obtaining and wielding a B-rank dagger made him stronger than using the Standard Dagger.
It was a pity, but it couldn't be helped.
As the level went up, the quality of the equipment became better, and changing equipment to increase combat power was common sense in the world of Awakened.
“It cannot be helped.”
Kim Min-su made up his mind and listed the Standard Dagger on the Exchange.
How sturdy the weapon was, its durability had barely diminished even though he had used it until now.
Also, since there were so many people looking for the Standard Dagger, he was able to dispose of the weapon without any depreciation.
Adding the money he had earned by selling Mana Stones so far and preparing funds through a loan from the Awakened Association.
“Let's only look for B-rank or higher.”
He searched for a new weapon.
However.
“Hmm…….”
Was it because his standards had risen because of the Standard Dagger?
Decent weapons didn't even catch his eye.
Even if they were B-rank weapons, why did they look so bad?
The more he looked at them, the more he seemed to only see their flaws.
Looking at those, he was at the point where the 'Goblin Edge' he broke at level 1 came to mind.
In the midst of that, unable to hold back his regret, he searched for the name 'Steel Hammer'.
Even so, all the items sold by Steel Hammer were level 1 equipment, but he searched with the thought of soothing his regret.
“Huh?”
A new item was listed under the name of Steel Hammer.
The time it was listed was 3 seconds ago.
It was a brand new item that had just been listed.
The problem was that the name of the item was slightly different from the 'Standard series' that had been listed so far.
[ Walking Mushroom Spore Dagger ]
“What is this?”
Originally, the items sold by Steel Hammer were things like 'Standard Dagger' or 'Standard Longsword' that had no special characteristics.
A Walking Mushroom Spore Dagger?
He knew what a Walking Mushroom was.
As one of the passive monsters, it was literally a walking mushroom.
Although its physical attack power was weak, the spores it scattered around made it a quite annoying monster as well.
He wondered why the name of such a monster was included.
However.
“I have to buy this!”
Although he hadn't properly read the item information yet.
Kim Min-su had no choice but to immediately press the buy button.
And for good reason.
[ Walking Mushroom Spore Dagger ] Form: Dagger Rank: S Restriction: Level 3 or higher, Agility 15 or higher
Because he confirmed that this dagger was a level 3 weapon.
The Agility restriction didn't matter either.
Coincidentally, Kim Min-su's Agility stat had also just surpassed exactly 15.
Well, actually, most Awakened who handled daggers tended to primarily invest in Agility like this anyway.
[ You have purchased the Walking Mushroom Spore Dagger. ]
“Nice!”
There was a reason he bought it so urgently.
Steel Hammer had recently been gaining immense popularity as a seller of the Standard series.
Therefore, if even a little more time had passed, it was certain that someone else would have bought it.
Of course, the price was no joke.
Since he dragged in not only the money he had earned so far but even a part of his loan.
However.
“Wait, it's S-rank?”
The moment he checked that information.
Kim Min-su was able to realize.
That this price was by no means expensive.
A level 3 S-rank weapon.
Its attack power was a whopping 38.
It was a figure double that of the Standard Dagger he had been using until now.
Was that all?
When he read the item information properly.
[ Walking Mushroom Spore Dagger ] Form: Dagger Rank: S Restriction: Level 3 or higher, Agility 15 or higher Description: A dagger made by thoroughly melting the spores of a Walking Mushroom into Lowest-grade Iron Ingots and smelting it. Attack Power: 38 Abilities: Paralysis Lv 2, Sharpness Lv 1, Fatal Lv 1
“There are three abilities attached? And one of them is level 2?!”
It looked better than any level 3 dagger he had seen so far.
He paid quite a large amount of money, but.
It was to the point where the amount he paid didn't feel like a waste at all.
Accordingly, Kim Min-su, who immediately set out to hunt, was able to become even more certain.
And for good reason.
STAB!
“Kuek.”
Not only did most monsters fall in one hit thanks to the weapon's inherent high attack power and 'Fatal' ability.
Even if they didn't fall in one hit.
“Geuuu…….” “Paralysis!”
The enemy's movements stopped quite often due to the paralysis effect attached to the weapon.
The 'Paralysis Lv 1' attached to the Goblin Edge was practically a non-existent ability.
'Paralysis Lv 2' showed a quite meaningful effect in actual combat.
Thanks to that, he could immediately land an additional hit and easily end the battle.
Marveling at this, Kim Min-su scraped together every penny he had.
“Armor! Isn't any armor coming up!?”
He turned on the Exchange and repeatedly refreshed only Steel Hammer's name.
[ You have purchased the Squishy Armor. ]
“Yahoo!”
Scraping his possessed money and loans to the limit.
He finally succeeded in purchasing even the armor sold by Steel Hammer.
Thanks to that, Kim Min-su grew faster than those called 'Rookies' by the public and was able to enter the path of an experienced Awakened.
Also, since then.
“Long live Steel Hammer!!”
Kim Min-su became a fervent admirer of Steel Hammer.
During his breaks from hunting, his hobby was searching for Steel Hammer's name on the Exchange to admire Steel Hammer's works.
To the extent of praising Steel Hammer's name in the Awakened Community day after day.