Chapter 80 - A Trillion Scenery

Fake Saint.

The newly given keyword ignited the chat window like a spark.

-Is the Church Eye a fake?

-No;;; She wasn't a major character anyway.

-Didn't she just shuttle people to the Holy Shrine?

-Shuttle lol, you were really bad lol.

-If the Church Eye was real, that would be sad.

-<Message deleted by the management bot. (Warning 2)>

-Damn, that's a spoiler.

-Now the plot points are starting to align.

-Stop spoiling, Elden players.

-You'll get banned if you keep this up.

The audience's reaction was intense. But the questions were not just one.

-But how does the witch know all of this?

-LOL, what is it?

-Is she not just a cute lady?

-Isn't she the source of vitality for the desolate Elden players?

-That's true lol.

-This is an absolute spoiler, I can't say.

-Really, we don't talk about the witch's identity.

-Elden players, stop spoiling.

-You'll figure it out just by watching!

The identity of the witch, who knew everything, elicited different reactions from experienced and inexperienced Elden players.

The protagonist in the cutscene was the latter.

"How do you know about the real saint?"

The witch shuddered at the question.

"That... I cannot say."

"Is it a secret?"

"No, if I could speak, I would. But this is... due to the curse of the 'Exile' brand on me."

"Curse?"

"Yes... but I have no intention of deceiving you. Broken One, please believe me."

The witch made a sad face and looked up at the protagonist.

-Lol, I believe you! There's no choice but to believe you.

-Who would doubt this? She's not human lol.

-I'm absolutely on the Mini Eye's side!

-Indeed, cuteness is the strongest weapon.

-She's too cute to be the mastermind.

Eungbok smiled at the chat window, which quickly filled with messages of belief.

"Indeed, it doesn't seem like the witch has any reason to lie. What good would it do her to lie about the saint being fake?"

-I thought the same thing!(Didn't say)

-Officially recognized, the witch is a god-tier character!

-Anyway, it's a perfect choice!

-Lol, just follow the witch's lead!

Eungbok's encouragement made the chat window even more lively.

Meanwhile, the protagonist in the cutscene stared at the witch and nodded.

"The saint is indeed suspicious right now."

"Thank you for believing me..."

"No, I don't believe everything the saint or the Wyrm-Knight says. As I said, I only believe what I see."

The protagonist extended his hand toward the witch. After a moment's hesitation, the witch carefully climbed onto his hand.

"The saint I met tried to give me a fake Holy Shrine. That alone is enough reason to be cautious."

"Then... what will you do now?"

"I've dealt with the Wyrm as you asked. But I feel uneasy about just going back."

"Then how about informing Blondo about this?"

At her suggestion, the protagonist turned his gaze.

"The Knight-Captain?"

"Yes. Whatever the fake saint's purpose is, the residents of the Holy Land could be in danger. Blondo can help them."

"That's not a bad idea. The enemy of my enemy can be my ally."

The protagonist agreed with the thought and left the lair. The cutscene ended with him.

-The Knight-Captain alliance is certain lol.

-It would be solid to bring the knights along lol.

-King-level, he could cut through everything alone.

-This is a god-tier play!

-Requesting help from the knights (unnecessary)

-Ah lol, it's a part of the story, right?

-Is this literary license?

-It's good that I need to make weapons anyway.

-Lol, let's prepare thoroughly.

-The dragon scale weapon is made!

Eungbok also agreed with the audience.

"Indeed, the weapon might break next time. It would be troublesome to find a new one, so I'll make it this time."

He said this and left the lair. However, the direction he was heading was not the mountain path.

-Guy?

-Where are you going?

-That's not the way down.

-Ah lol, you can't be serious?

Eungbok shrugged at the chat window filled with question marks.

"I'm going to the knights. This is the fastest way."

There was no path in the direction he was looking. Instead, a steep mountain slope was visible.

-No;;; That's not a path at all!

-I can understand going up, but going down the same way?

-Is it like jumping out the window instead of using the stairs?

-Lol, what a metaphor.

-But if it's a god-tier player doing it?

-Ah, then it's the shortcut lol.

-God-tier player? (Nod)

-For someone of Elden's caliber, light movement is a joke.

-Lol, don't you know about walking on air?

-Is he going to use the Heavenly Horse Dominance Step?

-The Elden players' martial arts jokes never run dry lol.

Eungbok stretched his body lightly.

"Then, let's go back!"

He confidently said and threw himself down the mountain slope.

* * *

Knight Headquarters.

Eungbok was facing Blondo in the captain's office again.

"Is Sophia... deceiving the knights?"

"This was found with the corpses."

The protagonist placed the fake Holy Shrine on the table. Blondo's expression hardened immediately.

"The Wyrm-Knight Order has been a thorn in the side of the Orthodox Church from the beginning. The priests vehemently opposed the idea of humans and monsters working together. But our order, I believed we could prevent greater harm."

Blondo's fists trembled.

"When the Wyrm attacked the knights, I felt responsible for their deaths. But if it was the Orthodox Church, the saint, who was behind it?"

"What kind of person is the saint you know? Wasn't she a young woman?"

"Young woman? No, I've never seen her face. The saint always hid her face behind a veil. But her voice... it was that of an old woman."

"I see. Then, as I suspected..."

The screen went dark and then returned. Blondo was holding his forehead, shocked.

"Ah, it seems the explanation is over."

Eungbok was right.

Blondo sighed deeply.

"The Orthodox Church has fallen into the hands of an unknown person? This is a situation we cannot ignore. For the sake of our mission, I promise to cooperate."

"What do you mean? Are you planning a war?"

"If necessary."

Blondo answered immediately.

But then he shook his head.

"But if it comes to that, innocent residents will suffer. They might even side with the church, seeing us as invaders."

"That will happen."

"So, I will station troops near the Holy Land. We will intervene if a problem arises. You can freely enter and exit the Holy Land, so I'll leave the timing to you."

"Understood. I'll head to the Holy Land once I'm ready."

The protagonist left the room with the agreement. Control returned with him.

-100% there will be a problem, right?

-Lol, it would be strange if there wasn't.

-But with the power difference, the knights will be wiped out, won't they?

-No, if the church uses the residents as a shield, it's a different story.

-Oh... That's a good possibility. If they misjudge and fall into corruption, it could turn into a chaotic battle.

-It doesn't seem like God-tier Player would let that happen lol.

-He might get banned for being too good!

-Ah, just watch lol.

The chat window was filled with predictions about the upcoming plot. Eungbok felt like he was watching excited children.

However, just as spoilers can ruin the fun, such predictions can also diminish the enjoyment of the broadcast.

"Let's head to the forge right away."

He quickly changed the topic.

-Ah lol, right! Dragon scale equipment!

-What are you going to make?

-For Elden, it's obviously a sword, right?

-Lol, can't you focus?

-Even the hardcore fans are in focus mode!

-The dragon scale sword will be amazing lol.

-The black color of the dragon scales gives it a unique feel.

The audience followed his lead, shifting their attention. The forge was not far from the headquarters.

"Ah, these are dragon scales! And they're in such good condition?"

The blacksmith marveled at the materials Eungbok had brought out.

-Of course, he took them down in one hit lol.

-Ah, are these the first scales without any damage?

-Pristine dragon scales are incredibly rare.

-Wow lol, there's even a special line for this.

-I worked hard to get them, so if they break during the process, I won't be responsible, he said lol.

-You took them down with a single blow, so they won't break lol.

-Lol, are you sure they're not about to break?

Eungbok laughed at the chat window as a message suddenly appeared.

[Craft the equipment directly.]

[Commission the blacksmith.]

"Should I try making it myself? Or should I leave it to you?"

A moment later, the blacksmith's voice returned.

"What's the difference?"

Eungbok, being a first-time crafter, asked. The audience immediately flooded the chat with advice.

-Crafted equipment has 'quality'!

-Skill and luck stats are needed.

-Just go for it!

-The blacksmith is random.

Eungbok had one of the few opportunities to show off his knowledge. The chat window lagged due to the sudden influx of messages.

'Summarizing... '

Eungbok quickly organized the information from the chat.

If he crafted it himself, the equipment's quality would be determined by his 'skill' and the character's 'luck' stat.

-0 skill and low luck is the worst combination lol.

-It's a bit late to start skill crafting now.

-Skill crafting is a pain lol.

-Lol, it's best to leave it to the blacksmith.

Skill increases with the number of crafting attempts. Players farmed items to break them down and use the materials for crafting, a process known as 'skill crafting.'

'Spending time to increase skill just for this seems a bit wasteful.'

Eungbok, being a first-time crafter, didn't want to do skill crafting. Moreover, his character, with a background as a sorcerer, started with the lowest luck stat.

Thus, the chance of getting high-quality equipment was almost zero. It was natural for the audience to want him to commission the blacksmith.

-But God-tier Player's luck is insane.

-Lol, remember when he got the golden shotgun in one shot during the Bark fight?

-That was legendary lol.

-Isn't there still an Anatoly comment pinned on the video?

-Ah, that was hilarious.

Some viewers argued that even with low skill, God-tier Player's luck was worth a try.

Of course, it wasn't just luck, but the audience didn't know the details.

-But direct crafting is just a lottery.

-Lol, it might be better to just roll the dice.

-If you really want to use God-tier Player's luck, commissioning is the way to go!

-Really lol, the lottery is more on the commissioning side.

However, Eungbok didn't want to commission the blacksmith.

'I don't feel anything. Maybe because it's completely system-driven?'

His divine ability showed no reaction, so he decided to ask one more question.

"Is there a chance of failure when crafting directly?"

-There's no failure with special materials.

-From's remaining conscience lol.

-Lol, if a boss is that tough and crafting fails, I'd quit the game.

-But the equipment will still come out.

-Ah, it might be the lowest quality!

-Just commission it.

Fortunately, the equipment wouldn't disappear. Eungbok smiled and made his choice.

"Let's give it a try."

Before the chat could react, the blacksmith widened his eyes in surprise.

"You're doing it yourself? Hmm... It's tricky for beginners. But, alright."

-The blacksmith's mind = my mind.

-Oh;;; He's really going for it.

-Ah lol, I don't know.

-But even the lowest quality would be enough for God-tier Player.

-Lol, it's not about the equipment, it's about the person.

-He can use sword techniques with a broken sword, so who's worried?

-Will God-tier Player's luck be perfect again?

-Ah lol, that's impossible.

The chat window, though disappointed, eventually accepted the situation.

The screen flickered, and the background changed.

A large anvil and a red-hot sword blade were visible. Eungbok's hand now held a hammer.

"Five strikes should be enough. Start when you're ready."

The blacksmith's voice came from behind.

-That's why it's not just a lottery.

-The equipment's color changes with each strike lol.

-This is a blue grade lol.

-What's blue?

-The lowest quality lol.

-But you might get a lower grade.

-Info: The lowest grade is a failure, and a lower grade requires one success.

Eungbok, who had been staring at the sword blade, spoke.

"What's the best grade?"

The chat window responded diligently.

-A perfect success five times in a row is the unique grade!

-But that never happens lol.

-Didn't Anatoly max out his luck stat and try to make it?

-Yeah, but only with regular materials.

-Lol, it's impossible with special materials.

-I remember Anatoly tried over 90 times and gave up lol.

-Wow lol, that's rough.

Special materials like dragon scales could only be obtained by defeating bosses. In other words, each character could only get one special material.

'Well, once you defeat a boss, that's it.'

To craft equipment with special materials again, you'd need to level up a new character and defeat the boss.

The time required for that was considerable, and if you wanted to make a 'unique' grade, you'd need to do skill crafting and increase your luck stat, which would take exponentially more time.

Even with all that effort, if you failed, Eungbok, who was in his initial state, had no chance of success.

-Oh lol, I found the probability table! With 0 skill and initial luck, the success rate is 0.1%, and the perfect success rate is 0.01%.

-0.1%? That's generous?

-A lower grade is possible lol.

-Aren't you making it sound like a gacha game?

-Really lol, the unique grade is impossible.

-What's 1 in 10,000 to the fifth power?

-1 in 100,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,