Stat Stimulation

The night shift is simple.

Light a fire in the kiln to raise the temperature.

Once it is hot enough, heat the metal and take it out when it is ready to be shaped.

Hammering followed.

Shape it to some extent and soak it in water or oil.

The hardness was increased through rapid cooling.

'Then repeat the previous action. Continue until you have a perfect shape.'

It might be boring to the viewer.

But it looked different to me.

Jeong Ji-su. She probably doesn't feel that way either.

It's the work of a craftsman.

That's the same size as me or lower.

It was a pious act by a man of great talent.

She was already a skilled blacksmith.

Check the temperature of the kiln frequently.

Change the hammer according to the purpose.

The delicate hammering was constantly changing, even at its angle.

[Observe others' production skills closely.]

[??? Stats are stimulated.]

Oh, I'm stimulated again.

The last stat I couldn't open.

I knew what this stat was.

'Concentration.'

I didn't search for it in the community.

A stat awakening pill I took a while ago.

Because there was one more thing besides awakening mana.

'But it might not be concentration.'

Just in case, I did some more research later.

The five major stats are strength, agility, mental power, mana, and concentration.

The last stat among them, which is concentration, may change.

'Some people say that their jumping ability, spatial perception, and things like that have been developed.'

So you never know.

If I use this opportunity, I might be able to unlock other stats.

So it was an opportunity I couldn't miss.

Kyaang!

The hammering sound that had been like white noise stops.

I looked up and my eyes met the tiger mask.

Beyond the mask. Clear brown eyes looked this way.

"What are you doing blankly? The processing is finished."

Chiiik! An iron ball rolling on a wooden table, spitting out smoke.

The red rust had disappeared.

And yet, it remains in its original form.

You hammered so hard, but nothing changed?

"You're very dexterous."

I was purely amazed.

The only thing that has changed is the rust has come off.

I never thought it would be processed like this in its original state.

'It wasn't something that could be created with just one skill.'

There was something in common between enchantment and blacksmithing. Skills were only an auxiliary means, and she and I had to process the materials ourselves.

"Because it's something I always do. So, what do you want to make with this?"

Roll the iron ball held with tongs back and forth.

Dorok.

Dorok.

I told him what I had imagined while listening to the sound.

"He said he wanted to make a sword handle."

"Hmm, the handle is made of iron. I don't think hunters would like it. Well, if you tell me to make it, I have no choice. The Meister will have a plan."

That's true.

It was all planned out.

Who would swing a handle made of solid iron?

The vibration of the point of impact will be transmitted as is.

'But I have a cursed item.'

When a tiger dies, it leaves its skin behind.

Hwang Jun-tae died and left behind a cursed item.

I was thinking of completing the handle with that.

"The handle is okay. What about the sword? Is it not necessary?"

You probably won't need it.

If it turns out just as I imagined, that is.

"I think a handle would be enough."

"Well then. We'll need to prepare."

"Ready?"

Jeong Ji-su showed off his iron fist while wearing thick heat-resistant gloves.

"This isn't an ordinary lump of iron. I hit it so hard, so why isn't it deformed much?"

Isn't that because you're good at hammering?

If not that....

'no way.'

She nodded, her expression revealing itself.

"It's so damn hard. It's hard to melt it with the materials I have now. So come back tomorrow."

Since it was a quest-given material, I thought it wouldn't be something common.

It must have been a lump of iron with something in it.

'The quest rewards are like that too. The Enchanter of the entire generation, what kind of person does he do?'

You'll probably be able to figure it out if you clear the quest.

They say they'll give you the knowledge of the previous enchanters as a reward.

I have no choice but to believe in it and create a masterpiece item.

"Then shall I come back again tomorrow at this time?"

"Can't it be earlier?"

"What time do you want?"

Jeong Ji-su held up five fingers.

"Five o'clock in the morning?"

Give a thumbs up.

That early?

"It'll probably take a long time. And there's a condition, right? Watching the production process."

That's true.

I also have another reason to watch this entire process.

'Stats. I should open it just to be curious.'

The last stat, which may or may not be concentration.

To open it, it was necessary to constantly observe other people's production skills.

Because that was a hidden unlock condition in my stats.

"Okay. I'll come out and see what happens then."

"Then see you tomorrow. I'll keep this safe."

He ends his remarks coolly.

The one who came out of the front door was Jeong Ji-su with his mask removed. No, it was Jeong Ji-hyeon who had entered timid mode

"I'll see you off."

Often approaches at a leisurely pace.

She was so embarrassed that she covered both cheeks with her side hair.

She stood cautiously next to me.

Split personality? It's a bit scary.

A new routine has been added to my daily routine.

From the crack of dawn, I go to Jeong Ji-su's blacksmith shop.

I asked for Heejin's understanding.

Fortunately, they understood.

'I'm fine! I recently made a really mature friend! We decided to hang out around the school together during our free time!'

I don't know who he is, but he seems like a good friend.

He said to invite her to his house if possible.

If you make me something delicious, I'll eat it well.

What kind of food should I make for kids at a prestigious elementary school?

Doenjang jjigae?

Cheonggukjang?

After getting a promise to introduce Heejin to a friend.

I finished preparing everything, including the meal, and then left.

"hello...."

When I arrived at the blacksmith shop, Jeong Ji-Hyeon greeted me.

Jeong Ji-su always performed this routine before putting on his mask.

I greet her shyly and go into the house.

After that, he comes out wearing a mask.

"Shall we start right away?"

He holds a hammer and speaks in a polite, casual tone.

Without saying a word, he began hammering away at the iron balls to turn them into swords.

Bang! Bang!

Repeated pickling and heating.

She didn't put any firewood in the kiln.

Why did you put in some brown lump?

"What is that?"

"Falcatu's stool."

That's what they call a monster byproduct.

Falcatu, a monster that lives in volcanic areas.

The bastard's feces raise the temperature of the fire quickly and highly.

surely.

From the perspective of someone who also works at a night market, there seemed to be a lot to consider.

Just as even a small hammering stroke requires a different hammer depending on the striking point.

She also took care of the materials needed for fire and cooling.

It was so cold that I could feel it just by looking at the steaming bucket.

[Closely observe others' production skills.]

[??? Stats are moderately stimulated.]

There are definitely conditions.

Even if the modifier changes in the middle, it is the same.

So far, I've received three notifications.

Changed from plain to detailed to delicate.

Since you said you observed it carefully, the stats also changed to be appropriately stimulated.

'There was a hidden element in the unlocking conditions!'

In that case, I can't just sit there blankly and watch the night shift.

From then on, I acted differently.

"When hammering, why do you hit this part with a smaller hammer?"

"The reheat time is inconsistent. Is there a reason for this?"

Bang! Bang!

"You're hitting the hammer on the spot? Why do you have to hit only one spot like that...?"

"Because it's not meant for unfolding, but for putting in. You don't fold it all the way down, you just fold it part way down. That way, the strength is much higher."

A word from Jeong Ji-su who couldn't stand it any longer.

She looked at me with tired eyes.

"Why is the gentleman who was just watching silently acting like this? Are you suddenly interested in this? Do you have any skills?"

"No."

"Right. Because he's the Master's agent. What would an Enchanter know about this?"

"I'm curious."

One simple word.

Her eyes change.

From boring to ridiculous.

But all I could see was the result of the iron plate being turned into a metal plate.

"Don't you need to heat it again? I think it was heated around this time."

Jeong Ji-su's eyes widen.

He took his eyes off me and put the iron plate into the kiln.

Then a notification window appeared in front of me.

[It helps others' production skills.]

[??? The stats are quite stimulating.]

Three modifiers have changed.

Okay. Helpful. Quite stimulating.

If I help out at the night shift, I get more points?

'I can't stand this.'

It's not for nothing that I almost became the youngest master.

Of course, that talent was supported by delicate dexterity, but there was one more thing.

'There is definitely a rhythm that is unique to Jung Ji-soo.'

Observation, that is.

I don't miss even the smallest thing.

Because balance and symmetry are very important in craftsmanship.

If you cut just one side a little off, it would all fall apart.

That's why I have the habit of not missing even the smallest thing ingrained in me.

That habit helped me at this moment.

"Shouldn't you turn it slightly and then hammer it in?"

"The fire has dimmed. It's a bluish-green color, maybe because of the feces."

"Hey, now! Is now the right time to pickle it?"

A feast of training that would make even a third party extremely angry!

Jeong Ji-su remained silent.