Hyun’s Forge had about 320,000 subscribers before appearing on the AJ broadcast, and its rank was 83rd.The subscriber target Hyunsoo had set was about 370,000, with a subscriber rank of 60th.Hyunsoo logged into Hyun’s Forge in the auction house and checked the subscribers and ranking.[Hyun’s Forge subscribers: 417,413.][Current Korean forge-channel subscriber rank: 49th.]“Whoa……”It was an enormous subscriber increase, even beyond what Hyunsoo had expected.‘Is this the power of a broadcast?’On top of that, in the case of AJ Internet Broadcasting Station, its viewer counts had recently been running near rock-bottom.When he came out of the dungeon, Producer Kim was there.Producer Kim had been hearing about the situation in real time.‘No way…….’It had set the highest viewer count in two years.And in fact, AJ Internet Broadcasting Station had lately been getting voices saying they needed to scrap existing content and make new content.The director had said things like this:‘Dead last in viewer counts out of all internet broadcasters…… I can’t show my face. We need to replace the lineup or something.’At those words, Producer Kim had been feeling tremendous pressure. Fear of being fired!But then.[Director Lee Taeho: This broadcast was excellent. To run the viewer count backward over what we had two years ago—this time I’ll send a bonus too. Casting Crazy Rookie and Hyun was a masterstroke.]Producer Kim felt good as he received the whisper. It was all thanks to Crazy Rookie and Hyun in front of him.“Crazy Rookie? The viewer count turned out really well this time. If the chance comes, I’d like to see you again. And if there’s any broadcast you want to appear on, or if you need help, contact me.”[AJ Internet Broadcasting Station PD Kim Minwoo]Hyunsoo took the business card and could see Producer Kim wearing a different expression than when they first met.“The total donations came to 37 million won. After taking the fee, we’ll deposit about 25 million won to you, and we’ll also deposit the 1,000 won prize for breaking the record. Ah, and Blacksmith Hyun is……?”“Hyun asked that it all be received in my account at once and then split. If you contact him, you’ll know.”“Understood. Then I’ll see you next time.”After Producer Kim disappeared by logging out, Hyunsoo wore a satisfied smile.‘Just the donations are 25 million won…….’It wasn’t a small amount of money. A little later, Hyunsoo heard another notification as well.[Hyun’s Ninth Custom Craft Gauntlet has been sold to Ian for 65,000 gold.]It was a massive sum, reaching 65 million won.Adding in the crafting time and so on, he had spent about ten days in the game and earned close to 100 million won.And inside Hyun’s Forge, he found an interesting note.[I’m Rowoon, guild master of Black Anvil Forge. I want to present you directly with the conditions for recruiting Blacksmith Hyun.][You can write the proposed amount yourself, Blacksmith Hyun. No matter what amount you write, I intend to match it, and I promise full support more than any other guild.]Rowoon.He was the one who had placed a mission on Hyunsoo.After watching the broadcast, his reaction—like he’d been testing Hyun—had completely changed.As always, Hyunsoo made his firm stance clear, then checked the other notes.[Hello, I’m FlyChicken. I’m contacting you because I’d like you to put our brand into Hyun’s Forge as an advertisement.][Nice to meet you. Blacksmith Hyun, we’re a startup company……]Those were advertisement proposals. Subscriber rank inside the top 50.Hyunsoo recalled what he’d talked about with Nell.‘Someday, we’ll even shoot ads. Profit-wise, they’ll have a tremendous effect for us too.’The day he’d shoot his first ad.He was looking forward to it.Hyunsoo returned straight to the capital of the Kingdom of Goyard. Then he submitted the guild founding certificate to the guild-founding NPC in the capital.The guild’s name was temporary.[You have established the guild Radiance.][You have become the guild master of Radiance.]DING![You have obtained the title Liege’s Grace.]Hyunsoo checked it with a puzzled expression.(Liege’s Grace)Unique TitleGrade: SSpecial Ability:·If it judges that someone has received an unforgettable grace from you for the rest of their life, it activates with an 8% chance.·When it activates, they will gain a 마음 to be with you, or hold high respect and loyalty for you, and may also hold other feelings.·They can volunteer to become your vassal.Hyunsoo thought of when he’d gained the miner Banya. Along with a notice that something special was happening, Banya had suddenly said he wanted to become a vassal.The reason was here.And looking at the guild he had made, Hyunsoo felt satisfied.The guild name could be changed.Later, when he revealed that Crazy Rookie and Hyun were the same person, he planned to change it to “Hyun’s Forge.”Hyunsoo checked the information for Radiance.(Radiance)Guild Master: HyunsooGuild Members: NoneOwned Territory: NoneAchievements Built by the Guild: NoneOwned Vassals: NoneEnemy Guilds: NoneDescription: Radiance is a guild that has just begun.It was wretched beyond words.But Radiance was a little different from other guilds that started early on.[Nell has joined the guild Radiance.][Bark has joined the guild Radiance.]Soon, the guild chat window activated.[Bark: A name that means a bright future, huh. That’s really good.][Nell: I like the feeling too. Now, the first thing our guild has to do is decide on a base, and gather a small elite of guild members. I’ll look into where we should make our base for now.]A base was important.It was the place where the guild would mainly operate.Especially because Radiance was a blacksmith guild, it needed a forge.Not a forge to borrow temporarily, but a “guild-owned forge.”And guild members.‘Since we’ll operate as a small elite for a while, we can’t take just anyone.’They had to be trustworthy.And even if they acted as a small elite, it would be good if they were people who could exert power against huge groups that might threaten this guild.[Guild Master Hyunsoo: I’ll stop by the forge right away, then I think I’ll go meet Sword King Barad. He told me to come find him if I made a guild.][Nell: I’m looking forward to it.][Bark: Fighting^^. I’ll be power-leveling.]After ending the guild chat, Hyunsoo headed straight for the forge. The reason he came to the forge.‘I realized it. I’m still way too weak.’Hyunsoo was only level 100.People like Ian or Rowoon who showed up in this broadcast.Most of them were people over level 300.‘Our guild has to keep a small elite for a while.’It couldn’t be helped.The love calls from countless guilds were definitely a good thing.But there were also those who didn’t look at the world with a gentle gaze.‘There might be people who want to crush a small but strong Radiance.’That was why he had created Radiance in secret.And for any situation, he had to grow stronger, and Hyunsoo was the guild master in name.How would he become stronger?Fortunately, Hyunsoo had a somewhat easy method right now.(Fenrir’s Damaged Helm)Grade: Epic, UnrepairableDurability: 500/4,000Defense: 148Requirement: Level 100 or higherSpecial Abilities:·Strength 8, Vitality 11·Magic Defense increases by 12%.·Lightning-element Resistance increases by 27%.·Active Skill Little Wolf’s Howling.·Passive Skill Tear-to-Shreds.·When wearing two out of the three set artifacts, all effects increase by 3%.·When wearing all three, all effects increase by 10%.Description: Fenrir’s Damaged Helm has been so greatly damaged that it has completely lost its original form, and only the original maker can repair it.(Fenrir’s Torn Cloak)Grade: Epic, UnrepairableDurability: 1,000/8,000Defense: 201Requirement: Level 100 or higherSpecial Abilities:·Axe Mastery increases by Lv.2.·Magic Defense increases by 15%.·Lightning-element Resistance increases by 32%.·Active Skill Wolf Rush.·Passive Skill A Wretched Wolf’s Eye.·When wearing two out of the three set artifacts, all effects increase by 3%.·When wearing all three, all effects increase by 10%.Description: Fenrir’s Torn Cloak has been ripped so much it’s like rags, and only the original maker can repair it.‘Just looking at the damage, it’s amazing that they even give effects like this.’Fenrir’s helm was a wolf-head-shaped helm. But it was damaged enough that you could say the shape of the face was unclear.And Fenrir’s Torn Cloak was something else.This red cloak looked like rags.If you put it on any market, just from the appearance, people would think you were selling a cloak that was trash.There was something most decisive.‘An unrepairable artifact.’Hyunsoo let out a small laugh. He already understood the concept of unrepairable artifacts.‘Who is the original maker written in the description?’No matter what, it was someone who made artifacts using Fenrir’s hide or teeth and such, so he was interested.But he quickly shook off the stray thought.‘After I finish the repairs, I should go see His Majesty Barad.’Hyunsoo began the repair work. ****The royal garden.Marquis Vallo, the real power of the Kingdom of Goyard, had come to see the king.His Majesty was stroking a wolf’s head.After deciding to live again, His Majesty had recently been raising pets(?).But those pets were no ordinary things.The one His Majesty was stroking was a white-furred wolf, level 270.It was even categorized as a boss monster.Besides that, several black-furred wolves were strolling through the garden with elegant bearing.The king’s expression looked good. Marquis Vallo, who had been talking with him, asked.“I heard Your Majesty told that man named Hyunsoo to come see you after founding a guild.”In the palace, Marquis Vallo had ears as well.“Indeed.”And Marquis Vallo was one of the few people who could sometimes oppose the king’s decisions, a power-broker who could summon other nobles.“May I ask why?”“Because I intend to give him something money can’t buy.”Something money can’t buy?Marquis Vallo thought about him for a moment.What could that be?Then Vallo’s eyes widened.“A, are you saying you will give him territory?”Barad nodded slightly while stroking the wolf’s head.“That is excessive.”Vallo spoke frankly. That was the duty of a loyal subject who cherished the king.“I have heard about him as well. A blacksmith, and an outstanding warrior. But even so…….”He swallowed the rest. That he was too insignificant a person.Yes, he acknowledged the blacksmithing skill.But they had never bestowed territory on a blacksmith, and at present his level was no more than a beginner among the outsiders, wasn’t it?Barad lightly waved him off.“Do you not know me?”Yes, His Majesty wasn’t someone who gave without meaning.“He will have to accomplish something worthy of that.”Even so, it was astonishing beyond measure.‘How…… could you think of bestowing territory on someone like that, even among the outsiders?’When outstanding, great outsiders were overflowing?“I am sure he is material of sufficient worth. Of course, I intend to make him step through it one by one.”At those words, Vallo denied it inwardly. You could think about such things later.A bestowal of territory meant considering the appointment of a lord over that land. Even if he said one by one, Vallo sighed.‘When that time comes, I’ll have to summon the marquises and stop it.’The grace His Majesty had received was too great. A single sword was clouding His Majesty’s judgment.Just then.“……Your Majesty, a guest has arrived.”Barad, who had already received a Courier, smiled.“Let him in.”A guest?Vallo knitted his brow. And the moment the door opened—“Grrrrr…….”“GRRRRR!”Suddenly, the wolves rose and growled toward the entrance.‘Killing Intent? No, this is a different kind of feeling.’Vallo’s face twisted miserably. An extremely dangerous aura was flowing out.And the moment the man who was scattering that unknown aura revealed himself—Kiiing, whine, kiiiing……The white-furred wolf and black-furred wolves stepped back.‘What is this…….’Vallo’s whole body started trembling. He looked back at the wolves.The white-furred wolf and black-furred wolves that had been backing away pressed their bellies to the ground like gentle sheep.It looked like worship.And in Vallo’s line of sight, the man finally walking in came into view.He was not ordinary.A height and a frame matching His Majesty.On the red cloak wrapped around him was the crest of Fenrir, king of wolves.And on his head, a ferocious Fenrir wolf helm, and a mask covering his face.‘An assassin?’An assassin disguised ~Nоvеl𝕚ght~ as a guest. Vallo tried to cover His Majesty.Then the man in front lifted his mask first. He knelt on one knee and said to the king.“I pay audience to Your Majesty.”Barad spoke as if his expectation had been correct.“Allow me to introduce him, my friend. This is Hyunsoo.”Vallo thought about him anew.‘It feels like when I first met His Majesty.’Yes. Vallo saw a legend in that man.

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