Chapter 44: Mystery (1)

With a 700-year tradition and a reputation as the best institution in the world, it was a place where the children of the global elite gathered.

Joaquin Academy.

Because of this, all its facilities adhered to the highest standards in the industry.

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This standard also applied to the forge adjacent to Joaquin Academy, managed for the past 15 years by the blacksmith Volundr.

The students, with a very different perception of money, opened their wallets without worrying about prices, which was a considerable advantage.

As a result, everything from supermarkets and gyms to cafés and restaurants within the academy had to pass strict inspections and controls to operate.

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It was said that any student of the academy had entrusted their weapons to him at least once during their training years. artist Countless weapons had passed through his hands.

But two weeks ago, his seemingly impeccable career took an uncomfortable turn.

Although his personality could be somewhat ordinary, Volundr’s skills were unparalleled, ensuring even the most demanding clients left satisfied with his work.

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One day, a cadet appeared at his forge with a long, single-edged sword.

To be honest, a student’s background wasn’t something Volundr cared about.

He was a first-year student with rare black hair and eyes, with tips of his hair tinged in an odd ash-gray shade.

From the black mark on his insignia, it was clear he was a student admitted under special criteria.

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The black-haired student asked for his weapon to be refined and upgraded.

As usual, he greeted the young man with a professional smile.

As long as they were paying clients who filled his pockets, even the most basic weapons from common students motivated him to work diligently.

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It was evident that the boy didn’t have many resources, and his sword, with its peculiar design, seemed so fragile that one careless strike might break it. acoustic Even so, Volundr accepted the commission without hesitation.

With his mouth watering, Volundr fired up the forge with a wide grin.

His confidence in his skills, forged through years of experience working with Grade A and even Grade S weapons, was unshakable.

Why? antenna Of course, because of the payment. airport The boy promised him an ingot from a Grade B weapon that he had left over. matrix How could Volundr refuse such an offer? aluminum Just by auctioning it, he could make at least 30 or 40 million won.

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“Ahjussi, can you reinforce this too?”

Even if something went wrong, he wasn’t worried. amber He thought he could easily manipulate a novice like this one.

But that confidence didn’t last until a week ago. harbor Currently, he was…

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His bold demeanor was almost disconcerting to Volundr.

“…”

A black-haired student arrived carrying a bundle full of some sort of material.

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“Did you hunt all this yourself?”

“My name is Kang Geom-Ma,” the boy said naturally.

From within spilled buffalo horns—at least twenty of them, maybe more.

‘Who names their kid that…?’ Volundr thought, stifling a laugh as he untied the bundle the student had brought.

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Though it belonged to a Grade C buffalo, it seemed more like it came from a Grade B or even Grade A monster.

Among the materials, one of the horns shone with a special luster.

“Not entirely. action I did it with my team.”

Although its origin was suspicious, Volundr knew better than to ask questions in this business.

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He wanted to scold him or throw him out of his sacred forge, but he restrained himself with a deep sigh.

He glanced between the horn and the boy, who licked his lips as if exhausted.

Despite the boy’s relaxed attitude, the blacksmith felt a brief pang of irritation.

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When Volundr received the Murasame sword, he felt something inside him crack.

Then Kang Geom-Ma pulled Murasame out of his pocket and handed it over.

“Oh, and this is my weapon. acid It’s in this condition, but since you’re reinforcing it, could you repair it too?”

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Volundr stared at the sword in his hands, the one he had painstakingly refined.

The blade, once gleaming, was now covered in cracks, and the high-quality wooden handle was burned to a crisp.

It was completely ruined.

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His already reddened face seemed on the verge of exploding.

A thick vein bulged on Volundr’s temple, and the calm he had maintained so far began to shatter under Kang Geom-Ma’s arrogant attitude.

“I just fought some monsters. anchor It happened, you know, things like that.”

“Hey! arena What the hell did you do to leave your weapon in this state?”

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“…”

The blacksmith swallowed back the words he wanted to shout.

Kang Geom-Ma responded vaguely, indifferent to the outrage.

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“…You could’ve been more careful. alpha What would you have done if you’d hurt yourself?”

With an almost superhuman effort, Volundr forced a grin.

Looking into the boy’s tired eyes, he recalled the scene from a week ago when the boy wielded the sword with a mocking smile.

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“That spoiled brat… even Satan himself would give him a standing ovation.”

With those parting words, the boy waved casually and walked out.

“It’s a Grade E weapon; it doesn’t have much durability. riddle Anyway, here are Grade A materials. atlas I trust you’ll know what to do with them.”

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Volundr muttered curses under his breath, but just as he thought the boy was gone, he turned his head.

Volundr’s throat went dry. orbit He thought about the life insurance premiums he had to pay every month and swallowed hard.

“Oh, by the way.”

There was an awkward pause before the boy spoke with a smile.

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Shaking his head, he grabbed his hammer and began to work.

Volundr stared blankly at the spot where he had been.

The boy yawned widely and closed the heavy forge door.

“Any leftover materials, use them to buy yourself some drinks. armor Alright, I’m off.”

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The sound of metal echoed through the forge, filled with conflicting emotions.

Two days after completing the Buffalo Dungeon.

Clang! anxiety Clang!

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If that man hadn’t botched the weapon in the first place, we both would’ve avoided a lot of trouble.

The day after I returned from Cheorwon, I brought Murasame to the blacksmith. echo Although he wasn’t too happy about it—his frown made that clear—what else could I do? wizard In the end, one must clean up their own messes.

After all, the leftover buffalo horns weren’t of much use to me. audit It’s not like I’d mount them on a wall like some hunter’s trophy.

Still, considering we’ll likely see each other often, I decided not to hold a pointless grudge and gave him a small incentive.

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Would it even fail using Class A materials? zenith If that happens, I swear I’ll cut off his hands.

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Being Class C materials, buffalo horns were only useful for upgrading from Class E to D. apple There’s a chance of failure during the enhancement process, but the King Buffalo material should significantly reduce that risk.

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Before the morning meeting began, I organized my thoughts while opening the status window against the backdrop of the green chalkboard.

[Blessing of the Sword God]

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If you cut it, it will cut.

◎ Weapon Level: 3 ▷ When the blessing is activated, pain is reduced by (1) level.

◎ Body Level: (8 ▶ 9) ▷ Enables the use of larger swords.

◎ Spirit Level l: (4 ▶ 5) ▷ Imposes intimidation in speech and actions.

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☆ Synchronization Rate: 9.3% ▶ 12.7% ▷ An additional line of (1)【???】is now readable.

★【???】

[The blessing only activates if the sword measures less than 38+1 cm in length and has a width of less than 9+1 cm.]

→ [Reaching 15% unlocks the next enhancement condition.]

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Unlike the stagnant values of other attributes, this one rose noticeably every time I went through a significant event.

Body and Spirit levels also increased, though the growth seemed insignificant compared to the earlier stages.

The first thing that caught my attention was the increase in the synchronization rate.

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I didn’t expect to discover it immediately, so I stopped worrying too much about it.

On the other hand, the weapon level remains the most pressing concern, though there’s no need to rush.

The reason I’m interested in delving deeper into the Blessing of the Sword God isn’t just about becoming stronger—it’s about solving a more fundamental issue.

Still, they weren’t completely useless. album I could feel a much stronger physical and mental resilience now, though it’s clear I still have a ways to go before the next level.

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If this doesn’t just reveal a new line but also additional attributes, it might turn out to be an absurdly overpowered skill.

At the current synchronization rate, I’ll likely meet that condition after completing one more dungeon.

‘Reaching 15% unlocks the next enhancement condition.’

Though, to be honest, even now, the synchronization seems ridiculously powerful, beyond any logical limits—especially considering how it continues to grow without stopping.

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Nothing in this world comes free.

While the three main categories have clear goals, the synchronization doesn’t seem to consume any specific resources, which is intriguing. matrix Could it be entirely positive?

‘A skill with a consistent growth curve…’

That’s a lesson ingrained in every Korean soul, taught by parents before we even cut our first teeth.

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“Something else is definitely at play here.”

Even so, the irregularity in the stats seemed to serve some hidden purpose. admire Despite attempting to calculate averages across the three main categories, I couldn’t reach any definitive conclusions.

As I stroked my chin, I reviewed the differences I’d noticed so far.

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The first significant synchronization increase happened after my duel with Chloe.

What started as 2 cm of gray streaks has grown to nearly 5 cm. echo I considered dyeing it, but since it doesn’t bother me much, I left it alone.

If I take that as a turning point, the only physical transformation I’ve noticed has been the appearance of gray streaks at the ends of my hair.

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‘Could these gray streaks be the price of synchronization?’

Moreover, the strange sensation I experienced immediately after the duel hasn’t returned.

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This rules out the idea that synchronization comes with physical side effects each time it increases.

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Not just in relation to the blessing, but also the general circumstances. abstract I finally had some mental space to reflect.

I carefully revisited everything that’s happened since I arrived in this world.

‘…If every increase brought those side effects, I would’ve abandoned this sword long ago.’

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However, those matters are beyond what a mere first-year student can handle.

My style is to address the problem at hand rather than analyze every detail piece by piece.

Still, I need to prepare. anxiety My first master always emphasized the importance of being prepared.

Of course, I should also consider the elders pursuing me and the mention of “that instructor” by the access control employee.

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Instinctively, I ran my fingers through my hairline. sphere Feeling the dense hair under my fingers, I let out a sigh of relief before shaking my head to clear unnecessary thoughts.

Although that same man couldn’t avoid going bald in the end…

I also needed to think about how to use the new Blessing of Transfer. advance Once acquired, it’s not something I can simply discard.

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I stretched and leaned back in my chair. anchor The sounds of students arriving on campus began to fill the classroom.

Since it’s a synergistic blessing, its effectiveness depends on how I use it. adapt Though I feel a bit guilty about Leon, he’ll eventually obtain even better abilities.

As I idly turned my head toward the window, a ray of sunlight illuminated my face. absorb The day was exceptionally clear, with the warm sun announcing the arrival of summer.

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However, not everything at the academy had been bad. auction I had made two friends: Speedweapon and Chloe.

The routine I had once longed for now seemed like an unattainable mirage.

I reflected on how my life had changed since arriving in this world a year and a half ago.

‘Soon it’ll be summer uniform season.’

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In any case, my friendship with Speedweapon was solid, forged through two life-and-death situations.

He was someone who understood circumstances well and was reliable.

Though I wasn’t sure if Chloe considered me a friend…

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Come to think of it, Chloe called in sick today due to a sudden cold brought on by the changing seasons. amateur No matter how skilled an assassin she was, she was just an ordinary human when it came to illness.

‘…Well, getting a VIP room for a cold isn’t exactly ordinary.’

Moreover, since Chloe and Speedweapon weren’t main characters in *Miracle Blessing M*, I had no reason to distance myself from them.

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At that moment, my phone, which was always on silent, began to ring.

As I distracted myself by organizing my thoughts, I heard the sound of the academy door being pushed open. legend The classroom atmosphere grew even more chaotic.

Riiing—

‘What?’

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A message from an unknown number. advance Immediately, my phone vibrated again.

I tilted my head slightly to check the screen.

[Hey, what are you doing?]

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[Look forward.]

Saki Ryozo, holding her cellphone in one hand, smiled brightly and waved at me.

My eyes slowly moved toward the front, and at the same time, widened.