[You activate God’s Emergency Crafting using 11 Cold-Iron.][The amount of ore is enough to make a greatsword.]Hyunsoo’s gut twisted. Eleven lumps of Cold-Iron alone carried a value of ₩660,000.The more material you burn on a consumable, the greater the effect. But if you exceed the appropriate amount, a few ores will just be wasted.A blacksmith’s knowledge stirred. Hyun needed a single overwhelming strike.And the weapon that surfaced—was a greatsword.Greatswords require two to three times the ore of a normal sword. And greatswords and longswords have stark pros and cons.A greatsword is big and heavy, difficult to swing, and it restricts movement that much.A longsword, by contrast, is easy to swing; where a greatsword swings once, it can swing at least twice.But a greatsword has that much more destructive power.A normal longsword can’t cleave anything in a single blow.A greatsword is that thick, and you can grind its edge that keen. Thus it holds the power to cut the enemy clean in two at once.The weapon that can hold the greatest power—and the weapon that can swallow all eleven lumps of Cold-Iron.The moment he gripped the completed greatsword, a notification rang.[Effect 86% is applied.][Epic grade.]When he made this greatsword, Hyun wanted one mighty swing and high ice-attribute skill damage.Eleven lumps of Cold-Iron holding chill had power to spare.Hyun gripped with both hands, drew back hard, then swung.[Frost Storm.][Rapidly freezes all enemies within a 13 m radius.][Applies +310% additional damage and triggers the effect-state Supercooling.]CLAAAANG—Hundreds of shards from the shattered greatsword scattered to the ground.[The Frost Greatsword vanishes.]A wolf of stone that had leapt to tear out his throat halted and dropped to the ground.KR-R-R-R-RACK—Starting at the entrance, Hyun saw nearly thirty monsters stop in place.To an onlooker it would only look like they’d been stunned.Lex, realizing this was caused by Supercooling, was aghast.“W-what in the world are you…? Now step back.”It was then.While they were frozen, he had to hurry and get clear.The monsters that had packed the entrance full were frozen solid.Those outside the radius thrashed inside, trying to burst out.But Hyun pulled a massive hammer from his inventory.Hyun knew about this Supercooling phenomenon.Water whose molecular speed can’t keep up with the freezing rate appears liquid even as it freezes—It will freeze from even a slight shock.Hyun took a few steps. The instant he raised the hammer with all his strength and slammed it down—KUUUUNG—!KR-R-R-R-RACK—!The monsters that hadn’t frozen snapped into ice in an instant.Like cold ice statues—like stones—those things—KR-R-R-R-RACK—Hairline fractures began to spread, and then they shattered completely and sprayed across the floor.THUDUDUDUD—Dozens of ice statues collapsed to the ground.[Double EXP is applied.][You obtain 23,513 EXP.][You leveled up.][You leveled up.][You leveled up.]Five levels at once. And right now Hyun had not only double EXP but double drop rate as well.[You obtain 111 Gold.][You obtain 36 Iron Ore.][You obtain 7 Cold-Iron.]On the bodies of mine monsters clung Cold-Iron and Iron Ore; once slain, those were acquired by Hyun.In exchange, they didn’t drop other junk items.“KR-AAAAAAAH!”“KR-R-R-RRK!”In front of Entrance No. 11, the frozen monsters formed a shield wall that kept those behind from pouring out.When they collapsed in a mass, the mob of monsters blocked by them spilled forward.The number was roughly twenty.There will be plenty more inside, too.[Miners alive: 96.][Your reward will vary based on the number of surviving miners.][Save the miners.]“Go in!”“Move those pickaxes faster!”“Berne, are you in there!? Hold on a little longer!”Hyun understood the miners’ hearts. A precious person is trapped, and you think maybe you can save them yourself.Just like Hyun had thrown himself into a burning forge even though he might die.I want to save them.He wanted not a single death; he wanted them all to live.He wanted this mine to bustle with life again.Watching the monsters pour from the dungeon entrance, Hyun, who had been walking, broke into a run.I know how.A way for not a single miner to die.The hammer at Hyun’s waist swapped into a Damascus Longsword as he sprinted.[+170% Cutting Power vs stone is applied.][Durability damage vs stone is reduced by 70%.]Hyun’s eyes flashed as he charged the monsters.That way is to kill every last monster.For the first time from Hyun as he sprinted, it activated—The greatest swordsmanship taught to him directly by Sword King Barad.[Aura of the Beast.][For 1 minute, Physical Attack +22%, Cutting Power +25%, Penetration +30%.]A Mine-Orc Warrior of stone charging in the lead to kill Hyun laughed.Charging alone—ridiculous.With the intelligence of an ordinary orc, he instinctively grasped the gap between Hyun and himself.A gap made by level; the orc warrior felt it as a gap in strength.And yet that feeble whelp dared to block them alone?Now that he was within a hair’s breadth, he would take the whelp’s neck—[Killing Intent is applied.]The orc warrior couldn’t move. The instant the sharp eyes of the one he’d just thought a greenhorn met his—His legs trembled, and cold sweat started down his back.[The status effect Killing Intent applies even against targets 50 levels or more above you.][Some enemies lose their will to fight and tremble in fear.]The man who had sprinted in swung his sword to cut him down.The orc warrior trusted his hard body of stone.Harder stone than common orc warriors—he wouldn’t be cut so easily—SEOG-EO-EOK—THUK—The orc warrior looked down at the arm that had dropped to the floor—emptily, absurdly.What…?And the instant he glanced to the side—SEOG-EO-EOK, SEOGEOK, SEO-GEOG, SEOG-EOK!All monsters made of stone were being cut.A bizarre spectacle that defied common sense.The man standing alone at the entrance, blocking the flood, set his eyes on a massive troll coming for him.Among this mob, the troll was fairly strong.Though stone, so regeneration was impossible, its level was as high as 110, and it had brutal strength and high HP.And yet—“Raging Surge Blade.”His sword bored into the troll’s heart with exactness.[Raging Surge Blade.][On hit, deals +100% additional damage; on a vital strike, deals +140% additional damage.][3% chance to deal 200% damage.][3% chance is applied.]PWOOOOOK—!The sword that had pierced in blew the troll’s chest completely to pieces.What did I just see?Still frozen by Killing Intent and down an arm, he watched the man’s back.It was strange.The orc warrior was a warrior. He knew about skill. Humans at best displayed swordsmanship a little better than theirs.This was different.Watching the swordsmanship he displayed, your step—meant to carry you forward to attack him—stopped.Ten-odd monsters attempted a joint assault at the same time.KIIIIIIING—Then an unknown sound rang through the mine.The sound was clear and pure.If you tapped the blade of a masterwork with your index finger, would it ring like this?[Cry of the Sword.][Paralyzes all senses of enemies recognized as hostile within a 20 m radius for 3 seconds.]For a moment, the orc warrior’s soul was stolen by that truly beautiful sound.So it was for the other monsters as well.Those that had been letting out howls, those that had been charging with all their might, stopped and blankly savored the sound.[Indiscriminately cuts all recognized enemies for +190% additional damage.][Even without a direct cut, if within a 20 m radius they are cut, and all defense is ignored.]While he was intoxicated by that cry of the sword, the orc warrior snapped back to himself.KUKWAKWAKWAK—!Scores of his comrades were being indiscriminately cut by an unknown force.Monsters divided into several pieces dropped to the ground with dull thuds.And he realized—He was one of them as well.Darkness filled the orc warrior’s vision.Through his darkening sight, he saw the back of the man striding deeper inside.Before he died, the orc warrior thought:That swordsmanship and sword are truly remarkable, aren’t they? Or… is it just that the man is remarkable?And he met his death. ****[You have cleared the Mine Dungeon.]After skirting death multiple times, Hyun was able to kill every monster inside Mine No. 11.Fortunately, the mine dungeon had no boss monster—and Hyun had potions.If not for potions, I’d have died long ago. They said one hour, right?The miners had said they could go in and rescue within an hour.Magic dwelled deeper inside; even if the ceiling collapsed, if it was within an hour you could save them.A notification soon rose.[Emergency Quest: Save the Miners complete.][All 96 miners survived.][You completed the new episode with an astonishing achievement.][You can receive a reward for the astonishing achievement from Miner-Captain Lex.]All of them were rescued safely.By Hyun sweeping every last monster, there were zero casualties.Shall I go out?Hyun walked out of the dungeon. By natural recovery and potions, Hyun’s HP had nearly recovered.Then, seeing the lights at the far end of the dungeon, Hyun had a good thought.What will the miners give me?They were miners; of course they would give ore.Hyun had thought of a way to maximize that reward now.This should be fine, right?Hyun knew this method would shake their hearts.It was something possible thanks to high freedom.Hyun judged it was fine for him to do this.He had saved them all; he had every right to seek more reward.He did not exit the mine; he waited for the miners. ****Lex and the miners cheered.“Not a single one died—everyone was saved!”“You all did well—truly superb!”They were soaked in the joy of saving their comrades. Hugging them in joy, Lex looked around.Where is he…?Hyun. He was nowhere to be seen. Then Lex recalled him heading into Mine 11.“This isn’t the time to celebrate. We must see if he’s safe.”With roughly ninety-five miners, Lex started into Mine 11.As he went in, Lex explained:“Do you know why none of us died? He went in there alone—no doubt to keep the monsters from attacking us.”“Th-that…”“So that we could all live?”The miners’ and Lex’s pace quickened. Then Lex’s heart dropped.Hyun, covered in blood, was slumped against the wall.Looking as if his breath could stop at any moment, all the miners rushed to him.“Haa… haa…”Hearing his faint breath made Lex’s chest tremble.If you so much as tapped him, he looked like he’d die.Lex lowered himself.“...Why did you do something so reckless? Why go that far?”He wore a dazed expression, as if he couldn’t hear Lex’s voice.When Lex grasped his shoulder and shook, Hyun’s pupils came back into focus.With a small smile, in a dying voice, he said:“I wanted all the miners to live.”“...!”The miners were struck speechless.Just as they thought this lad with the small smile was truly a fool—The smile at his lips slowly faded—THUD—His hand went limp as he fainted.Thankfully, Lex knew he was not dead.Gathering him into his arms with all his strength, he wept.“...We will not forget your grace. Blacksmith Hyun! We will never forget you for the rest of our lives!”[Miner-Captain Lex and 95 miners will never /N_o_v_e_l_i_g_h_t/ forget you.]

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