Owner of Twilight Intuition – Chapter 13

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 13

” Hurry up and unlock the warning message! Huh?!”

Footsteps-

” Yua-nim. “

” Ru, Rudin-nim! “

Scurry-

As I stepped forward and called her name, Yua, who finally noticed me, hurriedly ran towards me. Thanks to that, the men who lost their prey (?) started glaring at me instead of Yua.

” Isn’t that the guy who said he would catch the boss earlier? “

” He’s still alive, surprisingly. “

” But doesn’t it look like his equipment has changed? “

Ignoring them as they chattered on, I said,

” I’m going back to town now. What will you do, Yua-nim? “

” Then I’ll go too! “

” Okay. Let’s go. “

I spoke while completely ignoring the men. There was no need to even exchange words with them. And the men, looking disgusted with Yua, said,

” Hey, let her go. “

” Yeah. Just makes me feel dirty. What’s so great about her anyway, it’s probably just a fixed appearance. “

” …… “

Yua didn’t say anything. I also didn’t say anything to Yua and just started walking, and Yua slowly followed behind me.

Fortunately, the way back to town wasn’t that dangerous. Or rather, I was now equipped with enough defense to be able to defeat even a few Blood Wolves.

I don’t know about Yua alone, but with me here now, there shouldn’t be any major problems getting back to town.

” Um, Rudin-nim. “

” Yes. “

” Did you also accept me into the party just because of my appearance? “

What does she mean? Thinking back to the situation a little while ago, I realized it was related to that. Then how should I answer? After a brief moment of contemplation, I decided to answer honestly.

” Yes. “

” ……I see. “

” But the result would have been different if Yua-nim’s skills were outstanding. “

Indeed, what would have happened if Yua’s skills were superior to those men in the previous situation? Surely the outcome would have been different. However, based on what I’ve seen of Yua so far, I felt that it might have been a bit difficult.

” Outstanding skills? “

” I mean, if Yua-nim’s skills were outstanding, those men wouldn’t have treated you so carelessly. “

” …… “

Yua didn’t say anything, seemingly lost in thought at my answer.

*　*　*

Arrived!~

As expected, I arrived in town without any particular danger and looked around the still bustling streets. It feels like there are even more people now? What time is it? It’s definitely evening……

‘Ah, is it because it’s evening?’

The time when everyone can finish their daily tasks and relax at home. Thinking about it that way, I could understand the current situation.

‘Alright. Let them connect as much as they want.’

From my perspective, the more people who played Twilight, the better. If the number of people continued to increase like this, wouldn’t the cash transactions I desired become more active? As someone who gave up all other online games for this, the players in front of me now were a welcome sight.

Rather than that, should I go to the blacksmith? To get a new shield as well.

With ample funds, I could easily purchase a decent shield. Having roughly decided on a plan, I spoke to Yua who was next to me.

” Now that we’ve arrived in town, I’ll be going. “

” Where are you going? “

” I’m planning to go to the blacksmith first. “

” That…… “

Yua trailed off. Watching her, an uneasy feeling arose within me. What was she trying to say? Fortunately (?), it wasn’t what I was thinking.

” Would it be alright if I followed you? “

” ……I don’t mind you following, but why? “

” Actually…… “

Her explanation that followed was like this.

This ‘Twilight’ was the very first game that Yua, who had never played any games before, had started. She managed to start somehow, but without any knowledge about the game itself, she didn’t know what to do from the beginning.

At that time, following someone’s unnecessary advice (?) that she should level up, she started hunting Puddings outside the town. She then secretly eavesdropped on conversations between people who were forming parties to hunt Puddings, and built up her knowledge of the game that way.

” ……You managed to pick me out of all people. “

Despite the enormous number of people hunting Puddings, she specifically chose me and requested to join my party.

Was it a coincidence?

” I heard a story. They said it would be easier to find a party if I had a healing skill…… “

‘……So it wasn’t a coincidence, but knowledge she picked up.’

Well, it wasn’t wrong. In the early stages, it was better to save money and buy equipment. Who would use healing potions while hunting monsters that didn’t give any money?

” Besides, Rudin-nim, you seem familiar with the game, so I thought I could learn something by following you. “

In other words, she wanted me to teach her, right?

I could easily grasp Yua’s intentions. She wanted me to teach her about the game in general. Her earlier words about following me meant she would try not to be a hindrance as much as possible.

However……

” There’s nothing to learn. “

That’s right. Honestly, what was there to learn? Just learn skills and get equipped, and that’s it. Ah, leveling up wasn’t necessary. I also focused on obtaining items, not leveling up.

” It’s okay. I want to follow you. “

” ……Do as you please. “

Alright, it should be fine as long as she didn’t interfere. It was a bit unsettling, but…… Anyway, should we head to the blacksmith?

I sighed inwardly and moved towards the blacksmith.

” Rudin-nim. You said you were going to catch the boss earlier. How did it go? “

” I caught the boss. “

” Really? Everyone said it was impossible. “

‘Impossible is impossible.’

Even now, I doubted if there were any players who could catch it. To defeat the Blood Wolf, you needed an attack power of 50 and agility over 20. Just saying this much, it might sound like easy conditions.

If you had a decent weapon, you could exceed 50 attack power, and if you focused on agility, you could exceed 20.

However, this was only the minimum requirement to be able to fight.

If you lacked even one of them, the strategy itself wouldn’t work. So, you had to meet the minimum requirements to be able to fight the Blood Wolf, but……

‘Considering that, I could say I was lucky in my case.’

My agility was low, but I won with overwhelming defense. If it wasn’t for the title I unexpectedly obtained, I might have run away.

Perhaps I would have run away as soon as Jayer’s Guardian Shield ended?

Anyway, since I was like that, there was no need to think about other people. If I, with an S-rank skill and title, had a hard time, what could others do?

Of course, I hid that fact and spoke. I didn’t want to bother explaining.

” It’s not exactly impossible. “

With that simple answer, Yua and I arrived at the blacksmith.

The blacksmith was crowded with many players purchasing weapons, similar to the scene I saw during the day. I could rake in money if I made weapons now. But unfortunately, I only had 30 iron ingots left.

It was enough to make exactly two longswords, but……

‘Let’s buy equipment first.’

Honestly, I wanted to refrain from using Intuition right now. Unlike skill books, which could be canceled immediately if I felt uneasy, crafting weapons required me to keep searching for the right spot amidst the anxiety, which I found unpleasant.

” Deron-ssi. “

” Oh, you’ve come. What is it this time? “

” I’d like to buy a decent shield. “

” Something better than the shield you’re holding…… “

It seems there was something. Deron took out a shield from a corner and handed it to me. It was just an ordinary round shield in appearance.

” Let me check. “

[Iron Shield] (Normal)

Description: A shield made of pure iron. The round protrusion deflects enemy attacks. The inside of the shield is lined with leather to reduce impact.

<Additional Stats: Strength (3), Stamina (3)>

<Required Stats: Strength (7)>

Defense: 20 Magic Defense: 10

Durability: 40/40

*When blocking with the shield, reduces damage by an additional 14.

” It’s not bad. “

Defense didn’t mean much to me, who had the title Shield of Protection. It was a fact I was well aware of. But if I bought this, my strength and stamina would increase by 2 each. Weapons were meaningless since I could make them myself.

” How much is it? “

” 20 silver. “

It’s really expensive. Grumbling inwardly, I paid the money.

Now I had 21 silver and 96 copper left?

After purchasing the shield in that manner, I sold the 16 pieces of leather I obtained from the Kobolds and the fangs and leather from the Blood Wolf to Deron. Then, I decided to try raising my Iron Ingot Smelting skill.

‘Honestly, I’m not sure if it’s necessary to raise it.’

It would be a waste to give up on the iron ore I had collected. Or rather, was it not iron ore? I broke the pickaxe when I first went to the mine, so what I collected were Kobold Iron Clubs. If I had a pickaxe, I could have gathered more iron ore, but at that time, I only had 34 copper left after buying the leather shield, so I couldn’t buy a pickaxe.

Anyway, the number of iron clubs I collected by hunting Kobolds was 5.

The result did not deviate from my expectations.

[Ding!~ You have acquired 18 ‘Impure Iron Ingots’.]

[Ding!~ The level of your F-rank skill ‘Iron Ingot Smelting’ has increased.]

[Ability stat Skill increases by 1.]

” …… “

Well, at least my skill level increased. Let’s not be disappointed.

Besides, impure iron ingots could be used to raise crafting skills. I opened my item window, scanned the items I didn’t need, and soon nodded.

” Now I just need to sell the remaining items. “

The leather armor set I bought from the blacksmith for 20 silver.

Among them, the replaced items were the helmet, armor, and shoes. Additionally, the longsword and shield I made. Lastly, I planned to sell the dagger and bow I obtained from the guys who attacked me to players.

” Here! Selling!”

To summarize the results, I received 2 silver for the helmet, 3 silver for the armor, and 2 silver for the shoes. The six longswords were sold for 5 silver and 2 silver each. The shield was sold for 3 silver. The dagger and bow were sold for 4 silver each.

In total, I earned 29 silver.

Including the miscellaneous items I sold to Deron, it was 31 silver and 80 copper.

‘Earning money is really easy.’

While I was thinking this, Yua suddenly came to mind, so I turned to her. Yua, who had been watching all my actions, looked at me with admiration and said,

” You earn money easily. “

” In the case of equipment, it’s more expensive to sell to people. “

If I sold something I bought from the shop for 5 silver, I would only get about 1 silver back. But if I sold it to a person, I could get 3-4 silver. This was basic knowledge, but it seemed like new information to her.

” Then can I sell this too? “

She showed me a Kobold Iron Club as she spoke.

‘She got that while hunting with me.’

” Since it has attack power, it would sell, but…… “

I shook my head. Selling that would only earn her 2-3 silver. It would be a high price…… wouldn’t it? I looked at Yua holding the club for a moment without saying anything and sighed inwardly.

‘Well, this is fate too.’

I decided to do something for Yua, to an extent that surprised even myself. Of course, it wasn’t for free.

” Yua-nim. How much money do you have? “

” Money? I have 10 silver. “

I nodded. Yua’s answer meant that she hadn’t used any of the 10 silver she received initially. However, I understood. Her clothes were completely beginner-level.

‘Anyway, if she has 10 silver, I just need to receive about 8 silver.’

After finishing the rough calculation, I took out the hammer and anvil from my item window.

” Skill use. Dwarven Weapon Crafting. “

Pat-

[Using the Dwarven Weapon Crafting skill.]

[Please select the weapon to craft.]

” Spear. “

[Please place the materials to be used on the anvil.]

I placed the iron ingots from my item window onto the anvil. Unlike the longsword, the anvil turned blue after I placed 14 iron ingots.

[The materials have been placed. The number of hammer strikes is determined by the grade of the materials placed.]

[Your related ability stat Skill (12) is applied.]

[The number of hammer strikes is reduced. Final number of strikes: 58.]

’58 times?’

Was it different from the longsword?

The reason I chose the spear as the weapon was simple. It was the weapon used by the players who hunted with Yua, and I thought it was a decent weapon for beginners.

When you aim a spear, the distance naturally widens. If the distance was widened, the battle could become relatively easier.

” Huu. “

My thoughts were long. I took a deep breath and closed my eyes. Even with the stat bonus, the number of hammer strikes was 58. It meant it was the highest number of strikes among the weapons I had made so far.

‘Should I use Intuition?’

Even if I struck without Intuition, a decent weapon would come out. But since I was making it anyway, wouldn’t it be better to use Intuition and raise my skill proficiency? After continuous contemplation, I decided to use Intuition.

‘Ugh, damn it!’

The anxiety I felt throughout my body never got easier to handle. Nevertheless, I calculated the remaining number of strikes and struck the hammer at the location Intuition guided me to, and the anvil changed color, surpassing yellow and turning gold.

Clang!-

[A Soul-Infused Spear has been completed.]

As expected, using it near the end resulted in immediate success. I checked the crafted item with a long sigh.

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