The Returnee's Hidden Strategy Stream-Chapter 132

[Translator - Jjescus ]

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Chapter: 132

"Hello everyone."

Hanbit, who had returned home, turned on the stream right away.

At the same time, chats poured in.

-Dragon hi.

-Hi hi.

-Did you see the clearance of the private area?

-They clear it right when the guide comes out, lol.

-Damn it, I still can't do it even with the guide;

-That's because you're not an advanced player...

-Do you think Odin is a joke?

-But it was expected, lol

-Of course, Odin should be the second to clear it.

'So, it's been cleared.'

Hanbit, having read through the messages, nodded at the expected news.

Odin, the advanced player.

It wasn't surprising, as he had heard the name so often.

But.

-Did you see Odin mention you?

One unexpected chat message grabbed his attention.

'Mention?'

Intrigued, Hanbit opened the community window next to his screen.

From the first page, the latest news of the private area was actively shared.

Checking the list, he clicked on a post that was ranked high in popularity.

<Breaking News> Odin succeeds in second clear of private area

<6:33 AM. The advanced player Odin’s party succeeded in clearing the private area.

He is the second player after Black Dragon to clear the area, and the guild Galaxy has obtained the qualification to enter the private area for all 21 members who participated in the attack.

Below is the full text of the interview with Odin.

Reporter: Congratulations, Mr. Odin. You have finally succeeded in clearing the private area. Can you tell us how you feel about being the second to clear it?”

Odin: Thank you. We all did our best, but in the end, it was difficult to clear it on our own. I don't know how long it would have taken if it weren't for Black Dragon's strategy guide. I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude.

Reporter: You mentioned gratitude, and Black Dragon is the hottest player these days, right? What do you think about this? You might feel threatened for the advanced player position?

Odin: The word ‘threat’ is strange. I am always happy when a skilled player emerges. I can learn from my shortcomings, and there's also the opportunity to play together. In that sense, I think Black Dragon is a valuable person who has shaken up the stagnant RP world.

…….

The interview continued, conveying a sense of humility.

Hanbit had heard that Odin was a talented advanced player, but he seemed to be a simple person without the arrogance or conceit that is often thought of.

Moreover, since he expressed gratitude, there was no reason to dislike him.

"It's a relief that someone has cleared it. I hope others will do their best too."

As expected, the second clear came out quickly, so Hanbit's strategy guide gained credibility.

Who can argue with him in a situation where Odin himself even mentioned it?

Swish-

Hanbit, who had logged out in the basement of the cabin, looked around.

The dwarves, who were in the final stages of preparation, were frantically doing their work.

"You were here!"

Just then, a voice came from the stairs behind him.

And the figure of a dwarf coming up from the lower floor was seen.

"Ah."

Gorik, appearing in the basement of the cabin instead of his workshop.

It was an unthinkable sight, considering his usual behavior, but two changes had moved him.

'He seems to have loosened up a bit.'

Several weapons were planned to deal with the monster wave.

The detailed design was planned through heated discussions between Gorik and the dwarves.

The aim was to naturally restore the relationship between the prince and his people in the process.

And the other change was in Gorik's hand.

"The sword is completed."

He approached and handed over the blue-white sword.

The sword that he had entrusted with the reverse scale of the Snow Drake.

It was completed.

"Did you finish it already?"

"It took far too long. My skills have dulled quite a bit."

Gorik, too, had not trained during the period when he had lost his heirloom.

He had been constantly searching the snow mountains, so it was only natural.

"Anyway, take it. It's the best I could do for now."

[Master Sword - The Frost-Laden Soul of Fluger]

Rank: 5

Grade: Epic

Equip Restriction: Owner Bound

Options:

-Strength 90

-Skill Efficiency 82

-Mana Conductivity 85

-Spirit Sensitivity 57

-Cold Attribute Enhancement 100

-Cold Attribute Resistance 100

-All Stats +10%

-Refinement Growth Possible

-Rank and Grade Evolution Possible Description:An unfinished sword into which the blacksmith poured everything he had. It uses spirit stones and mana-enhanced stones containing the power of wind, as well as a small amount of mithril that he cherished. If grown using special skills, its inherent abilities can be drawn out. A fragment of the Snow Drake's reverse scale has melted into it, making it even sharper. Receiving that power, it enhances the cold attribute and grants cold resistance to the owner. To fully draw out the power of the reverse scale, one more stage of growth is required.

-??

-WTF, why are the options like that?

-The reverse scale fragment really carried this, huh;

-This isn't even fully utilized?

-Info) The reverse scale fragment was Rank 6 Epic grade.

-But how do you grow it?

-Wouldn't it work with metallurgy?

-Seems like it needs materials?

'Wow, it's gotten so much better.'

The options had grown far beyond expectations, and the description was extensive.

It was natural that the effect of the reverse scale fragment was reduced.

Even if there was an inexhaustible spring, he was trying to use materials that didn't match the level.

Still, to produce such an unexpected result.

Seeing the numbers made it even more astonishing.

"Thank you. It's much better."

"If you want to make the weapon stronger, find high-quality mithril and adamantite. It seems spirit stones were also used, so it would be good to add those too. If you leave it to that guy, it won't become completely useless."

He gave advice while examining the blade.

"That guy" referred to Kim Jaeha.

Had he reached the end of the skill transfer?

'The spirit sensitivity is still the same.'

All stats had grown, but the spirit sensitivity hadn't changed.

Even with good materials, it was difficult to affect the spirit's power.

To increase this stat, high-quality spirit stones and the spirit's power within them were important.

"I will use it gratefully."

"It's not free. You carry the lives of the people of Ifrit on your shoulders."

The scope had expanded from caring only for the dwarf people to the lives of the people of Ifrit.

That change was brought about by the efforts of the humans to stop the wave.

"I understand. So, how are the preparations going?"

"They're in the final stages. The bombs to be used on the walls are also so excellent that you'll be surprised. You'll be amazed when you see them. Be sure to check them out with your own eyes."

With confidence, Gorik turned and went back down to the basement.

He seemed to be in a very good mood.

'Aysis... is still not ready, so should I go there first?'

After a moment of thought, Hanbit went downstairs and sought out Elder Balron.

"You said you had somewhere to go together?"

"Yes. Traps have been set up in the dwarf village and outside the walls, right? I'd like to get some explanations about them while checking on the party."

"If that's the case... I understand."

Balron nodded and moved to the tunnel with Hanbit.

Arriving at the dwarf village, he walked to the underground workshop.

Squeak-

Pushing the closed door, the interior space was revealed with a creaking sound.

"Oh, you're here?"

Kim Jaeha, who had been holding his head in his hands, looked up.

His face looked indescribably despaired.

"Hyung, are you okay?"

"Haa... I don't know either."

A lump of iron ore was placed in front of him as he let out another sigh.

Next to it was the hammer Hanbit had given him.

"It seems there's still something left?"

"This is the final stage. But... I really can't see the answer."

Kim Jaeha, staring at the lump of ore, was deep in thought.

Hanbit knew the reason well.

"Is it about listening to the sound of iron?"

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"You know too!"

Kim Jaeha, who had jumped up from his seat, approached.

However, his shoulders soon drooped as he said, "No, never mind. Don't tell me the method. I think I have to do this myself."

He shook his head and expressed his determination.

He thought Hanbit would give him a hint.

But Hanbit had no intention of doing so.

"I don't know though?"

"...Huh?"

-?

-What a twist?

-He doesn't know this.

-Ah, it wasn't in the novel, lol.

Everyone was flustered by the shocking confession.

"You really don't know?"

"Yeah. I don't know much about metallurgy."

Hanbit shrugged his shoulders with a calm face.

The reactions were natural.

The Black Dragon they had seen so far would have blurted out the answer.

'I'd like to, but.'

There were two reasons why he said he didn't know.

One was that the explanation itself was too abstract to be possible.

The other was that no one else should interfere with the acquisition of dwarven metallurgy skills.

Especially the latter, Gorik would have noticed first.

"You really don't see the answer?"

"Not at all. I have no clue."

"Then, what about a secret technique?"

"Secret technique?"

Kim Jaeha looked puzzled at the question.

Hanbit looked around the workshop and said, "You said you're from a family that's been blacksmithing for generations. Don't you have any family secrets?"

"Do you think we're some kind of master artisan family? There's no such secret..."

Kim Jaeha, who was about to continue speaking in disbelief, had a strange expression.

He seemed to have remembered something.

"Did you remember something?"

"...My grandfather told me something a long time ago. It was such a far-fetched story that we just laughed it off back then."

His face, recalling old memories, was filled with happiness.

The reminiscence continued for a while.

Kim Jaeha, looking down at the lump of ore, reached out and grabbed the hammer.

Then, he immediately focused and started hammering the ore.

Clang-!

A clear and bright sound echoed through the workshop.

The worries that had been on Kim Jaeha's face were no longer visible.

Swish-

Hanbit quietly closed the door and left the workshop.

As expected, he didn't need any unnecessary help.

"How is it? Do you think the skill will be passed on well?"

The elder, who had been waiting outside, asked, looking towards the basement.

It was well known that Kim Jaeha had become Gorik's disciple.

No one would object to that decision.

He was the one who had helped them recover the dwarven heirloom.

"It will go well. He's from a blacksmithing family that spans three generations."

-Master family, wow.

-Jaeha-hyung, fighting!

-Wasn't he a company employee in reality?

-RP is life. Get your act together.

-Let's go, RP's first hidden blacksmith.

While the viewers' support continued, Hanbit's gaze turned to the forest beyond the village.

The spark of change that would be burning in a nest somewhere underground.

It was natural that the largest number would gather in all of history.

"Then, please give me the explanation."

"Understood. First, I will guide you from here."

The elder slowly explained the traps near the village.

About 10 minutes had passed when a message arrived.

「Kim Jaeha」

「I learned it. Dwarven metallurgy.」

[Translator - Jjescus ]

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