Chapter 149

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Translated by Jinmu

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“……?”

The sudden message was questionable.
Han-bit immediately examined the contents that followed.

[Hello. This is Record Project Management GM Guard. Currently, an unexpected problem has been discovered so the special reward distribution is delayed. We will normalize it as quickly as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.]

“Ah.”

The special reward distribution message that popped up after finishing the second episode.
Unlike Edlen, this time it was an immediate distribution.
He was inwardly harboring doubts, but to think a problem occurred.

“Black Dragon-ssi?”

While observing the message, Luna approached from behind.

“You’re early.”
“Well, my house is on the closer side. But why were you spacing out?”
“Ah, it says the special reward distribution is being delayed.”

Han-bit added words saying it was the reward for the Ifrit episode’s First title.
Then Luna asked as if puzzled.

“Distribution is delayed? Why?”
“It seems an unexpected problem happened. Since it’s a game, couldn’t things like this happen?”
“No. I don’t know about other games, but in RP it’s a strange situation.”

Luna firmly shook her head.
As much as her body resides in the Advance Party, she continued her words with a voice containing certainty.

“You have heard that there hasn’t been a single update in RP right?”
“Yes. The viewers said it’s a game that came out completed.”
“That’s right. During 2 years, not even a single common error correction notice or bug has been discovered as a precedent. But a problem happened in such a game? Isn’t it a bit strange?”

She had a slightly excited voice unlike usual.
Does she like digging into these kinds of doubts.

“…It certainly is strange though.”

Hearing the story, Han-bit was also puzzled.
Thinking they are apostles who move according to the Goddess’s will made it even more so.

‘I can’t catch a feeling.’

There was no way God’s power wasn’t added to RP.
If so, did a problem happen in the process of humans configuring the world?
Did the Goddess not watch over that?
Somehow it seems the information is too lacking.

“We will just have to try waiting until the special reward is distributed for now. Let’s go to Jae-ha hyung immediately.”
“Sounds good. Please make sure to tell me if there is something.”

Along with such a request, the two people moved to the blacksmith’s street on the outskirts of Edlen.
A workspace that players can use was prepared there.

“Hey, isn’t that Luna?”
“She’s with Black Dragon again.”
“Do those two really have something going on?”

The gazes of the players gathered on the street were hot.
There was a specialness given by the existence of Luna that much.

“I’m thinking of turning on the broadcast soon, are you okay with it?”
“Of course.”

As he asked for understanding, she gladly nodded her head.
According to Yeon-woo’s words, the number of views of the video where Luna and Rafina appear would be considerable.
Told him to ask for understanding in advance just in case.

“Videos get edited and uploaded to my channel, would it be okay to use the parts Luna-ssi appears in? If you are uncomfortable I will convey in advance to leave it out.”
“I travel together because it’s fun so it’s fine. Use it to your heart’s content.”
“Thank you. I will give you the appearance fee separately.”
“If there’s something more fun than an appearance fee tell me occasionally. That’s enough.”

Luna smiling saying she just likes fun things.
Since she is receiving a lot of help to her, from Han-bit’s perspective it is just something to be thankful for if she accompanies him.

“Yes. I will definitely do so.”

Han-bit who finished the conversation immediately started the streaming.
The popped-up chat window quickly filled with the viewers’ words.

– Hihi
– Ryong-ha.
– Luna is there again?
– Lu-ha.
– What’s with those two;
– What is it what is it
– But what are you doing today?
– Episode 3?
– You have to do Snow Drake first.
– Isn’t Snow Drake tomorrow?
– ㅇㅇ Today you have to prepare.
– The time to use Gold has come.

The chat window covered with all sorts of topics.
However there was something he had to do right away.

“First I will go to Jae-ha hyung. Since I entrusted Luna-ssi’s sword to him.”

– Ah.
– ㅇㅋ
– Jae-ha hem… he succeeded right?
– [Kim Jae-ha-nim is logged out.]
– Run. Lolll

The viewers just guessed Kim Jae-ha’s success and failure as if it was fun.
Of course Han-bit was not having even a very small doubt.

“Let’s go.”

The two people moved to a spacious building in the center of the blacksmith street.
It was a place where individual workspaces were given to players.

“Number 15 is… Ah, it’s there.”

Han-bit approached the workspace with the number he heard from Kim Jae-ha in advance.
The moment he stood in front and was about to knock.

Creak-
The door opened and Kim Jae-ha revealed his figure.

“Come in.”

A hollow face felt even from the character.
He must have really continued the work without sleeping a wink.

“Was it fun for you?”
“How do you touch a Rank 6 weapon for fun? I really put my life on the line and did it…….”

Kim Jae-ha seemed to have really used up all his energy.
However satisfaction dwelled on his face.

“Is this it?”

Luna approached the pure white sword placed on the mount.
The slightly brighter and clearer color than the original also looked divine.

“I tried my best… I don’t know if you’ll like it. Honestly I even wondered if it wouldn’t have been better to entrust it to an Advance Party blacksmith.”

Kim Jae-ha was sincere.
Handling a Rank 6 weapon and material with a Rank 3 skill does not hold up in the first place.
If it wasn’t for Dwarf’s Metallurgy, he would have ruined it with 100 percent probability.

“Normally you can only bring out simple effects with a general blacksmith skill. Luna-ssi, do you want to try checking it?”
“Since you say that somehow I look forward to it more.”

Luna reached her hand to the sword on the mount.
And she started closely checking the changed options.

“……?”

Her eyes sweeping down gradually opened wide.
Luna quickly turning her head looked at Kim Jae-ha and spoke.

“Just how did you do this? How can it change this much with one ingot?”

– ?
– What is it, what is it.
– Show us too;
– He really succeeded?
– Luna-nim, the options a bit….

Aching sounds from the viewers poured up at the unseen options.
Luna who checked that manipulated the system with her finger, and then immediately disclosed the options.

“Here, take a look.”

[Sword of Biting Cold]
Rank: 6
Grade: Unique
Equip Restriction: Bound to Owner
Options
– Strength 138
– Skill Efficiency 136
– Mana Conductivity 132
– Chill Attribute Enhancement 167
– Chill Additional Damage +5 percent
– All Stats +5 percent
– Refinement Growth Possible
– Grade Evolution Possible
Description: A sword newly forged by blacksmith Kim Jae-ha. The carefully melted Ingot of Biting Cold greatly enhances the sword’s overall performance and chill attribute. The scattering biting cold inflicts additional damage on the enemy.

– Rank 6 Unique ㄷㄷ
– Jae-ha hem huge rise.
– Believed in you. ㅠㅠ
– Options are crazy. Lolll
– Chill attribute, additional damage is f*cking bugged though?
– But because of Black Dragon doesn’t Unique feel low too?
– ㄹㅇ Because this guy is all Epic the brain is broken.
– Take responsibility.
– Info) If it’s Rank 6 and Unique grade it’s a crazy level.
– RP item farming is f*cking like a dog after all.

The viewers’ evaluations were generally similar.
That you have to exclude the player named Black Dragon from the standard.
Under that premise, this weapon is at a considerably excellent level.

“Originally my weapon was Rank 6 Hero grade. But with one ingot the grade went up, and the options rose by almost 20. On top of that the chill attribute and additional damage… honestly it’s shocking.”

To Luna people’s impressions didn’t matter.
She was just purely surprised by this change.

“Thank you. I can use a good sword now.”
“No, I am more thankful for you giving me the opportunity. It became a good experience.”

Luna conveying gratitude and Kim Jae-ha expressing thanks in return.
It was a good transaction that was helpful to each other.

“The work fee we talked about wouldn’t be enough huh. Would you be more comfortable if I added an amount and gave it to you?”
“No, it’s fine. It’s enough if you entrust it to me again next time. Because it feels like my proficiency goes up a lot when I work on a good weapon.”

Kim Jae-ha refused the additional remuneration.
The agreed-upon work fee was 5,000,000 won.
Originally it was too big an amount for a Rank 3 blacksmith to receive.

‘This work will become an opportunity.’

The work through Dwarf’s Metallurgy is the first for Luna’s sword.
As the result was disclosed through the broadcast, an outline will begin to form in Kim Jae-ha’s evaluation.
Once he formally starts receiving commissions he will become considerably busy.

“Of course. If I get good materials I will definitely request you.”

Luna also nodded her head as if she understood.
Han-bit who watched that conversation handed over his own sword and the Spirit Stone and spoke.

“Hyung, this is the next piece of work.”

– Lolllll
– Work doesn’t dry up.
– You have to do what you have to do.
– Jae-ha hem fighting
– Lifestyle jobs are this hard.

The restlessly delivered next piece of work.
However, Kim Jae-ha naturally nodded his head.
Because to him, his most priority was Black Dragon after all.

“Wait just a little. Since I also have things I saw at the Waterdrop Smithy, it won’t take long.”
“Have a deep sleep, and work slowly. It’s not that urgent.”
“I have to do this to fall asleep comfortably too. Give me 30 minutes.”

Kim Jae-ha showing a smile immediately started preparing for the work.
He couldn’t bring himself to stop that appearance where enjoyment was felt.

“Got it. I’ll come after 30 minutes.”

Han-bit exited the workspace like that.
Standing in front of the building he looked at Luna who followed outside and spoke.

“You don’t need subjugation preparations separately? It could be burdensome even for Advance Party members.”
“I’m fine. I already possess equipment and consumable items because of the episode walkthrough. Ah, it’s about time I should select the raid members.”

– I apply.
– Application complete.
– Come after attaching Vanguard at least.
– Applications are only possible in Astra~

The fact that Luna posted a recruitment post on Astra quickly leaked out.
Black Dragon takes the monopoly right on the rewards.
How many people would accept that condition and apply to the raid.
Han-bit suddenly became curious.

“How many people applied?”
“Just over 100 people. Since there will be an personnel limit, I will cull them by priority.”

Luna leaning her back against the wall started selecting with a serious face.
The standard was exclusively the information held in her head.
The goal was to pick people who would be helpful to the raid based on skill and objective reliability.

“Hmm, it’s not overwhelming but I think the combat power will be decent.”

Luna examining the list picked out applicants one by one.
And her slowly moving hand suddenly stopped.

“……?”

Luna tilting her head making a puzzled expression.
At the somewhat strange reaction Han-bit slightly threw a question.

“What’s the matter?”
“…Because there’s one strange applicant.”
“A strange applicant?”

– ?
– Strange?
– There are quite a few such Advance Party members though…….
– Don’t tell me it’s Ranger?
– He can’t enter Astra.

The viewers randomly threw guesses.
Meanwhile, Luna spoke in a small voice.

“You’ve heard of Haemu right?”
“If it’s Haemu… that upper-tier Advance Party member?”

The most famous upper-tier Advance Party member in Korea Avant-garde told him about.
He had a memory of being surprised by the unrivaled ranking of 601st.

“That person applied to the raid?”
“Yes. For combat power it’s certain, but because I am a bit worried if I should accept him. He is a human whose actions cannot be predicted.”

Luna’s evaluation was quite sharp.
Does that mean her personality bounces off somewhere unpredictable that much.
Let alone being a skilled person of 601st place, the possibility is large that control is also impossible.

“Hmm.”

A tricky character to use as a member of the raid.
However, it’s also absurd to not accept combat power of that level.

Han-bit who pondered for a moment made a decision right away.

“First accept him. I will try managing him.”