Episode 11 I’m Curious about the Lineage (2)
“This f*cking bastard.”
Kwon Ji-seok nervously hung up the phone. Still, I tossed the items on the desk to see if my anger was not resolved.
“How much do I need that inner hem! What do you mean by swallowing it? can’t you give it?”
His anger never subsided. Another stimulus was needed to get rid of this dirty feeling.
Kwon Ji-seok called somewhere. After a short ringing, someone answered the phone.
“Yes, it is me. Are you getting the things I said well? You already saved half? What did you get?”
I heard the name of the item over my smartphone.
Augerite, Troit, Heavenblue, etc.
All of them were expensive materials that needed to be crafted.
“Yes, please do your best in the future.”
After the call ended, a satisfied light appeared on Kwon Ji-seok’s face.
“Chansung hyung-nim, you may have better skills, but not as much as equipment.”
* * *
It has been three months since Kwon Wol became a blood relative of Heukcheon.
It was a time spent only in training and classes, but I didn’t feel bored at all.
Quite the opposite. I wondered if I had ever had such a fulfilling time in my life.
Thanks to that, Gwonwool’s abilities increased day by day.
Awakened: Gwonwool
Title: Owner of Yonghyeon Mugo, Owner of Yeoui-seok
Strength (C) 42.25 / Agility (C) 41.55 / Stamina (C) 43.24
Magic (C) 44.52 / Sense (C) 40.91 / Spirit (C) 42.18
Originally, blood relatives of Heukcheon can raise all abilities to B grade through Yeouiseok.
Until then, it takes about 1 year at the shortest and 2 years at the longest.
However, Kwon Kwon-wool has a B-class in front of him in just three months.
It was thanks to the titles of Geonganghyeol and Yeoui-seok. The more you think about it, the more absurd the rate of increase is.
It wasn’t just abilities. The introductory form of Hyeonryong Ascension was already at 3 stars.
Everything went smoothly, but there was one thing that was disappointing.
It was said that the assimilation rate of Black Dragon Blood was 9%.
When the assimilation rate reaches 10%, one Power is unlocked. So, as much as I had very high expectations, the regret only grew.
Are other training methods needed?
It was one day when I was searching for many things.
“Kwon Han-ul, I think you should cancel all of today’s schedules.”
It was while eating breakfast. Joo Ha-yeon said that at first.
“Is anything going on?”
Joo Ha-yeon said to Kwon-ul, who was puzzled.
“You need to visit the workshop to craft equipment.”
* * *
After the meal, Kwon Wol got on the chartered plane.
The workshop of Heukcheon Group was so large that it was not located within the Heukcheon family.
It was located in Jagang Province, a province right next to North Pyongan Province, where the Heukcheon family is located.
He boarded a chartered plane to go there.
“Originally, blood relatives receive production equipment from the Black Heaven family when all stats reach C grade.”
The materials, cost, and everything that goes into it are said to be free.
“It would be amazing if it was made in the Black Sky Workshop.”
“At least unique quality and C-grade equipment.”
Equipment and skills are divided into grades and quality.
Even if the quality is the same, the performance varies depending on the grade.
Among them, the unique item is an item that makes the hunter industry buzz once it comes out.
It’s not something you get in a dungeon, but you can make it through crafting.
Indeed, it is a black-and-white group.
It seemed that no one could help but admire.
“That’s amazing.”
“Even this is a low-grade item in Heukcheon Group.”
“Low quality?”
“The equipment currently provided is for initial use only. After that, depending on the performance, higher level equipment will be produced or paid.”
I thought you would treat unique items as initial equipment. Kwon Kwon-ul stuck out his tongue.
“Have you ever made equipment during your Hunter days?”
“doesn’t exist. I’ve never had such a great material.”
In the case of entrusting the production of items, it is to make the most of the materials obtained from the monsters.
Kwon Kwon-ul, who was a third-rate hunter, had never obtained good enough materials to entrust production.
“So I have a lot of expectations.”
It is the first customized item in my life, and the first unique grade equipment in my life.
To Gwon-wool, who struggled with uncommon-grade equipment every time, the unique grade was something he had never seen in his dreams.
How can you get it so easily?
“You can look forward to it. Heukcheon Group’s workshop is world-class. Kwon Wol will love it.”
It has been a long time since Joo Ha-yeon appeared so confidently. Kwon Kwon-ul had expectations.
“Rather than that, are you really not going to tell me about your father?”
At the sudden question, Joo Ha-yeon put on a troubled expression. she said, lowering her head.
“sorry. Because the president had a strict order… … .”
A few months ago, after a phone call with Kwon Ji-seok, Kwon-wool asked Joo Ha-yeon about her father, Kwon-cheon. However, Joo Ha-yeon only repeated that she could not answer.
“Besides, I don’t know much. Kwoncheon-nim left before I joined the Heukcheon group… … .”
“Then I can’t help it.”
Kwon Kwon-ul cut Joo Ha-yeon’s words and leaned back on the chair.
I stared blankly at the window of an airplane where the clouds passed without rest.
* * *
The charter plane arrived in the area where the workshop was located in less than an hour.
If the Heukcheon family is a place where hanok and modern buildings are combined, the Heukcheon Workshop is a place where all the nearby land is filled with factories and smoke.
“Couldn’t that be a dungeon?”
Gwonwool pointed to a large rectangular stone mass in the distance.
If his eyes weren’t wrong, that must have been the dungeon gate.
“you’re right. Resource-rich dungeons are moved here to be used for gathering resources.”
“… … Moving the gate? is that possible? Have you ever heard of such a technology?”
“I will do just that. It is a technology unknown to the world.”
Joo Ha-yeon added that it is possible if only a few conditions are met.
“The studio is this way.”
Joo Ha-yeon headed for a building with a particularly large, gigantic chimney in this area.
When I went inside, the heat covered my face.
In the center was a hearth as large as a house. Small braziers were spread out like a circuit along the brazier, and craftsmen could be seen hammering hard around it.
It was an old-fashioned look that did not fit the modern day. However, it was not that they were working the hard way in the past.
Handling monster materials is difficult with modern technology.
It can only be handled through crafting skills, but even this was not easy.
It means that it doesn’t pop out when you press the button like in the real game.
Melting real iron, tanning leather, and so on. I had to move my body.
As Gwon-ul Kwon and Ha-yeon Joo went further inside, a craftsman approached and asked.
“Did you come to entrust a request? We’re sorry, but we’re currently full, so if you don’t make a reservation… … .”
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“He doesn’t have to wait.”
The craftsman made a face as to what that meant. Then I realized Joo Ha-yeon’s words.
“Bo, are you a family member? sorry! It’s the first time I’ve seen you, so I didn’t know you!”
“This person has recently become a member of the family, so you might not know.”
The craftsman’s eyes widened.
“recent? Seo, I can’t believe the true blood of the rumor is… … .”
Joo Ha-yeon nodded. The father-in-law stared at Kwon-wool with bright eyes. It was like meeting an idol.
The eyes were so hot that Kwon Kwon-ul felt the burden.
“Everybody stop working! A blood relative from the main family has arrived!”
The craftsman shouted in a loud voice. All the artisans who were working put down their hammers and tongs and approached Kwon Wol.
“A blood relative from the main family came?”
“Is this the first face you see?”
Other artisans had the same reaction. The craftsman who called them exclaimed proudly.
“Don’t be surprised to hear it! This person is the blood relative of the Dark Heaven who possesses the rumored true Black Dragon Blood!”
“What, what? Is this person the true blood?”
The artisans were astonished. Soon, I looked at Kwon-wool with a face full of curiosity.
“Doesn’t true Black Dragon Blood have some special talent?”
“It is very difficult for purebloods to make exclusive equipment. The bleeding will be worse. It would be worthwhile to make.”
Kwon-wool asked Joo Ha-yeon.
“Is it necessary to gather so many people? You look very busy.”
“All artisans are mobilized when making equipment for use by blood relatives of the original family.”
“It’s just an early piece of equipment, right?”
“Even so, it’s because it’s the equipment used by the family.”
When Joo Ha-yeon replied, “Isn’t it obvious?” Kwon-wool was speechless.
As they belong to the Heukcheon Group, the skills of these artisans will not be ordinary.
Besides, in a situation where orders are being pushed, mobilizing so many people to make equipment for the head family.
‘The power of the head family is indeed amazing.’
It was when Kwon-ul was admiring it. A gruff voice came from behind me.
“You guys! What are you all doing without work!”
The artisans were divided. An old man with a tanned beard walked through them.
From the face alone, it was clear that he was an old man, but his body was not. As if looking at a beast, the whole body was full of muscles.
“Park Tae-shik, long time no see.”
“ok? It’s Hayeon. what are you doing Did you come to make equipment again?”
“no. Today I came to see him.”
Joo Ha-yeon pointed at Kwon-ul. As soon as he saw his face, Park Tae-sik’s face was filled with surprise.
“… … Kwon Cheon?”
Park Tae-sik shook his head.
“No, it can’t be. You are that guy. The true blood of rumors.”
“Then, the old man, is the great general I know, ‘Park Tae-sik’?”
“What, did you know me?”
This time, it was Kwon-wool’s turn to be astonished.
Master Park Tae-shik.
A master craftsman who created the strongest weapon, the ‘Destructive Sword’.
At the same time, he was widely known as a craftsman who produced the most legendary equipment in the world.
Everyone thought he was dead because he went missing a long time ago. I didn’t know that I would be in the Heukcheon group.
“The fact that you brought this kid must have come to set up the initial equipment, right?”
“you’re right.”
“I’m sorry, why should I come when there is a shortage of workers? That bastard Kwon Seon-woo also set up some really troublesome rules.”
“If there is not enough hands, Park Tae-shik can make it for you.”
At Joo Ha-yeon’s words, Park Tae-sik snorted.
“Arthur, I don’t deal with gore like that. If you want to see my skills in person, you have to show your qualifications.”
“Are you qualified?”
Out of curiosity, Gwon-ul asked a question.
Park Tae-sik’s skills are the best in the world. It was clear that if I could entrust him with the production, I would get a lot of things.
“I only make equipment for those with skills. Otherwise, I only deal with those who have passed my test.”
I don’t know if it’s later. Kwon-wool is still not a person worthy of Park Tae-sik’s eyes.
Naturally, attention was drawn to the second condition.
Just as he was about to ask what kind of exam he was talking about, he heard the sound of footsteps behind him.
Five or six men were entering the studio from behind. One of them was a man Kwon-ul knew well.
“uh? you?”
The man, Kwon Ji-seok, pointed a finger at Kwon-ul.
“Why are you here!”
* * *
“what? You came here to set up your initial equipment? Ha ha ha.”
Kwon Ji-seok burst into laughter.
“What are you laughing at?”
“You, are you going to match the equipment only with the group’s support?”
“Isn’t that obvious?”
“Are there any additional ingredients?”
“By the way.”
Kwon Ji-seok laughed again. Kwon Kwon-ul felt annoyed.
“I don’t know you humble guy, but it’s customary for blood relatives of the Black Sky to receive additional materials from their parents when setting up their initial equipment. That’s why we make more powerful equipment.”
And in the case of pure blood, the quantity and quality of additional ingredients were higher because they belonged to the original family.
“However, since you are a blood relative of the family, it is laughable to say that you are manufacturing initial equipment only with the support of the group. is not it?”
Kwon Ji-seok’s laughter didn’t stop.
“This is why you can’t be a lowly person. There’s nothing left behind by Abbie, so there’s nothing to be done.”
Kwon Kwon-ul clenched his fists without realizing it. Normally, it would be ridiculed and overlooked, but now anger rose up.
Perhaps it was because of his newfound curiosity about his father.
“It would be a waste of time to deal with you any more… … Master Park Tae-sik?”
Kwon Ji-seok snapped his fingers. The iron boxes held by the men standing behind them were placed side by side.
Park Tae-sik asked with a frown.
“What is this?”
“They are ingredients. Please use this to craft my equipment.”
Park Tae-sik opened the boxes one by one and checked the contents. As the number of boxes checked increased, Park Tae-sik’s face was filled with surprise.
“They are all rare metals with the blood of monsters. It’s expensive and hard to find… … How did you get it?”
“That’s a trade secret. Anyway, the equipment I want is… … .”
“My dear, the customer is ordering. Listen carefully and make your own.”
Park Tae-sik tried to turn around. Kwon Ji-seok panicked and shouted.
“Where are you going? I came here to let you do the production!”
“I don’t deal with kids.”
“My, am I a kid?”
Kwon Ji-seok made a shocked face. Park Tae-sik laughed as if it were natural.
“A kid who hasn’t built a single track record is a kid. Are you a pro then?”
“Be careful with your words. The reason why I don’t have results is because I didn’t get permission from the president to make a team!”
“That’s proof that you’re a kid. Anyway, nothing. go away.”
Kwon Ji-seok had a face that he couldn’t understand at all. Then Park Tae-sik said with a laugh.
“good night. Then let’s do this. If you pass my test, I’ll make it for you.”
“Are you sure?”
“Instead, if I don’t pass, I will leave this place without saying anything. Got it?”
Kwon Ji-seok nodded without thinking a word. Park Tae-sik smiled and gestured.
“good. come this way… … Hmm, no.”
Then he turned to Kwon-ul and asked.
“Would you like to participate too?”
* * *
The place where Park Tae-shik took Kwon Wol and Kwon Ji-seok was a warehouse in the studio.
“The content of the test is very simple. You just need to find the materials from the dragon species monsters in this warehouse.”
Kwon Kwon-ul and Kwon Ji-seok looked around the warehouse in unison.
As the size of the studio is large, the warehouse is much larger than most logistics warehouses.
When do you mean to find the material for the dragon in this place?
Besides, the two were outsiders who knew nothing about materials.
Even when I stared at the material, I couldn’t tell if it was a dragon or not.
“Then try to do well.”
Park Tae-shik spread out a folding chair and sat on it. He quickly fell down with his arms crossed.
“Like a crazy old man. How the hell are you trying to find materials for dragon monsters here!”
Kwon Ji-seok gnashed his teeth. While he was angry, Kwon Wol went around the warehouse to check the ingredients.
Horns, bones, teeth, hides, ligaments and so on.
It was full of all sorts of items. However, it was cut, so no matter how much I looked, I couldn’t tell them apart.
＜True Black Dragon Blood senses the power of the dragon.＞
… … I thought there would be no
Kwon-wool looked at the leather in front of him with a surprised face. I felt a strange magic power oozing from my fingertips.
＜True Black Dragon Blood senses the power of the dragon.＞
It was not an illusion of the eye. The same message popped up.
‘Can things work out this well?’
Gwon-ul gathered his thoughts for a while.
With this, you can pass the test of Park Tae-sik, who is said to be the best commander.
That alone was something to be happy about. That alone isn’t enough.
Seeing Kwon Ji-seok wandering around, it was clear that only true black dragon blood could sense the dragon’s power.
It just went well.
Because I owe a lot to Kwon Ji-seok.
“Hey.”
“yes?”
“It’s not fun to search vaguely like this. Let’s do it myself.”
Kwon Ji-seok made an impression.
“What bullsh*t.”
“If you pass this test, I will give you an offering.”
Kwon Ji-seok’s pupils widened at Kwon-wool’s condition.
“Instead, if I pass the test, you must kneel before me.”
Kwon Gwon-ul said while glaring at Kwon Ji-seok.
“Get down on your knees and formally apologize for all the insults you have caused me.”