Overgeared

Shin Youngwoo's's family was relieved of the immediate crisis because of the money he earned. They was able to avoid the worst situation, where their assets would’ve been seized by paying the overdue interest caused by his father’s friend running away.

“Hum hum hum~”

Shin Youngwoo 's mother hummed to herself with a bright expression. Sehee also felt good as she held hands with their mother. As Shin Youngwoo watched the warm sight of mother and daughter walking together, his father spoke next to him. "I’m indebted to my son. I’m sorry.”

"No, indebted? Why are you saying that to me?”

"...Hey, this is a matter of a man’s pride.”

“...”

Somehow, Shin Youngwoo felt like he could understand his father. He shut my mouth as his father placed an arm over his shoulders.

"The rush is gone, so don’t worry about the future. Your mother and I will work hard and pay off the remaining debt within three years. I will also repay the 240 million won that I borrowed from you. Your mother and I are capable of at least that much. So don’t worry about it anymore, and just do what you want to do. You’re 26, one of the most important periods in your life. I will make sure that your path is clear, so do your best. If the path you decided to walk if playing a game... try to be the best there. I’m cheering you on.”

Shin Youngwoo's father said so, but the remaining 600 million won was too much for his parents to pay back. Even if his father didn’t like it, Shin Youngwoo would be sure to help him. This was atonement for being a bad son. Before that, Shin Youngwoo had to clarify one thing. "Father, I gave you 240,800,000 won, not 240 million. Don’t forget the 800,000 won.”

“...”

The sky was blue. Shin Youngwoo's heart was blue. The useless son was transforming into someone dependable after obtaining a legendary class and making a legendary item. Shin Youngwoo felt fulfilled as he grew as a person.

...Although he still didn’t escape a debt.

‘I’ll give up on going to the reunion this year.’

The atmosphere in Winston was chaotic.

“Did you hear? The Yatan Temple defeated the troops again. Captain Phoenix was seriously injured..."

“No way? Captain Phoenix is the strongest knight! He lost, even though he led the army himself?”

“It’s rumored that the opponent was one of the Seven Servants.”

"W-What? Did Winston earn the wrath of the Seven Servants? What will happen to Winston in the future?”

“Ah... we barely escaped from the Mero Company, and now we have to go through something like this...”

Not long ago, a Yatan Temple was discovered in the outskirts of Winston. Lady Irene dispatched troops three times to get rid of the temple, but all three times were a failure. The opponent was one of the Seven Servants who could make a child start crying... Honestly, Grid didn’t really care.

“That story has nothing to do with me.”

Grid left behind the anxious residents and entered Khan’s smithy. Then he thought about his future as he touched the 20,000 gold he had left.

‘I’ll get big profits when completing an item with a high rating. On the other hand, I will receive big damage if the item has a low rating.’

Thanks to the Legendary Blacksmith’s Craftsmanship Skill and Legendary Blacksmith’s Breath, the stats of an item could increase by 19%. However, he might not be able to obtain the original value if he made a level 160 normal rated item. In other words, making an item with high usage conditions wasn’t always profitable.

‘I should make an item that won’t cause huge damages, even if it ends up being normal rated.’

It was a reality that when he created items, the normal rating almost always popped up. Taking this into consideration, Grid decided to make a level 140 item that would still earn him a profit even if it had a normal rating.

‘I need to pay off the debt quickly.’

He had to work very hard to pay off the 600 million won debt and the interest each month. Grid looked at my status window before starting work.

Name: Grid

Level: 45 (3,400/238,000)

Class: Pagma’s Descendant

* The probability of adding additional options when making items will increase.

* The probably of item enhancement will increase.

* All equipment items can be worn unconditionally. However, there is a penalty depending on the rating of the item.

Title: One who Became a Legend

* Abnormal conditions don’t work well on you.

* You won’t die when health is at the minimum.

* Easily acknowledged.

Title: First Unique Item Maker

* Dexterity +200

Title: Only Legendary Item Maker

* Dexterity +350

Title: Knight Slayer

* Stamina +100.

* Strength +30

Title: Apostle of Justice

* All stats +10.

* The Apostle of Justice’s bravery is unmatched.

Health: 5,682/5,682 Mana: 504/504

Strength: 393 Stamina: 411 Agility: 195 Intelligence: 168

Dexterity: 838 Persistence: 190

Composure: 143 Indomitable: 162 Dignity: 143 Insight: 143

Courage: 87

Stat Points: 0

Weight: 842/11,660

All his stats had risen tremendously after creating various epic items and the one legendary item. In particular, his dexterity and persistence stat had increased significantly during the process of making items. He had surpassed the stats of a level 80 warrior a long time ago. Thanks to this, he wanted to run to the hunting grounds straight away.

‘With these stats and the Ideal Dagger... I can easily hunt level 100 monsters after making a few pieces of armor.’

It was exciting to swing a sword at monsters. Grid could acquire items and experience, eventually leveling up. The excitement that could only be found when raising his level through hunting! It had been months since he felt that feeling!

‘...Forget it. I have to earn money.’

He held a hammer instead of a sword. It was an old hammer that he had been using for many months now!

‘The durability is falling faster... Hrmm, should I make a new one?’

Grid didn’t know how to make a hammer, but he could make a simple one with my capabilities. He put iron in the furnace for the sake of making a hammer. Khan asked from where he was watching on the sidelines. “What type of work are you making this time?”

“Hammer.”

“Huh?”

“I’m making a hammer.”

“Huh...? Are you going to use the hammer you’re making?”

“Yes.”

Grid nodded and Khan spoke with confusion. “You’ve been using that hammer for the last few months, so I thought there was a special story regarding that hammer...”

"Story? There isn’t anything like that. This is the only hammer I have, so I just used it. There’s no special meaning.”

"No, then why didn’t you make a new hammer sooner?”

“Ah, what a surprise! Why are you shouting all of a sudden?”

Khan explained. “There are four important things when making battle gear! First! Outstanding techniques. Second! The materials. Third! Patience and devotion. Fourth! A hammer with a good performance. But you have been using that garbage like hammer for no special reason! This is really ridiculous.”

“...What?”

Grid brought up the details of the hammer he used.

[Blacksmith’s Hammer]

Durability: 50/70 Attack Power: 18~25

A hammer used by a blacksmith to make items, but it can also be used as a weapon.

Conditions of Use: None.

Weight: 60

He got this hammer from Bairan Village and there were no special features. He always thought that all production hammers were the same but Khan’s response told me differently. Grid tried appraising Khan’s hammer.

“Legendary Blacksmith’s Appraisal.”

[The blacksmith who becomes a legend that appraises items with an excellent discerning eye. If a hidden feature exists in the target item, it will be found.]

[Excellent Blacksmith’s Hammer]

Rating: Rare

Durability: 166/250 Attack Power: 40~50

Odds of Making a Rare Rated Item: +10%

A blacksmith hammer that Khan inherited from his father. It can still be used on a daily basis because he uses it carefully.

User Restriction: Level 80 or higher. More than 60 strength.

Intermediate Blacksmith skill.

Weight: 80

[A hidden function doesn’t exist.]

[You have grasped the materials that make up the Excellent Blacksmith’s Hammer, the production method and the intentions of its creator.]

[Your understanding of the Excellent Blacksmith’s Hammer is now at 100%.]

[You have learned how to make the Excellent Blacksmith’s Hammer.]

“Wow...”

It was true. Hammers also had several ratings and options. If Grid had known this, he would’ve thrown the crappy hammer away and made an epic rated hammer!

“I thought that all production hammers were the same.” He shouted towards the air, before looking at Khan. “What? Why? Why didn’t you tell me that hammers were so important? How long were you going to watch while I used this old hammer?”

Khan was embarrassed. "You’re Pagma’s Descendant, so I never imagined that you wouldn’t even know the basics... As I said earlier, I thought you were using the old hammer because there was a special story...”

“Ugh!”

Now wasn’t the time to blame Khan. Grid hurriedly started making a hammer. Normal rated hammers emerged, but he continued sweating and was able to make an epic rated hammer on the sixth attempt.

[Unknown Blacksmith’s Hammer]

Rating: Epic

Durability: 350/350 Attack Power: 70~80

Odds of Making a Rare Rated Item: +17%

Odds of Making an Epic Rated Item: +7%

A blacksmith’s hammer made by a craftsman with great skills and potential, but his experience and reputation is somewhat lacking.

This is a hammer produced by the craftsman himself, so it isn’t suitable for other blacksmiths to use.

Conditions of Use: Pagma’s Descendant

Weight: 80

Was it because Grid specifically designed it? Only Pagma’s Descendant could use it. Out of two billion Satisfy users, it was an item only he could use. But the options weren’t so great compared to the conditions of use.

‘If it’s only for Pagma’s Descendant, it should increase the rate of making unique and legendary items... In any case, this is a stingy game. Huh? The item description changed?’

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