Transmigrated into a villain, I personally tore apart the shackles of fate.

Chapter 150 Rihua Mountain Range

blacksmith.

This term represents one of the most important professions in the world. For those who pursue power and incorporate magic into their lives, the blacksmith is itself a symbol of magic.

Although magical engineering based on reason and logic also exists in this world full of miracles and unconventional phenomena, there are still some people who create their works through their passion and beliefs.

These blacksmiths do not rely on monotonous techniques and skills derived from observation, but instead infuse their art with emotion and passion.

In the game, their weapons cannot be mass-produced and cannot be understood through any ordinary logic.

Even if you precisely replicate every action and detail of the blacksmith's forging process, you still cannot achieve the same results.

This is because the work of a blacksmith inherently involves magic, and even, to some extent, divination. They not only shape the metal with their bodies, but also with the magic within them.

Despite countless studies conducted by the Mage Tower in an attempt to unravel the mysteries behind the blacksmith and apply them to other weapons, these studies ultimately yielded no results.

"This is how they're designed for this world."

I pondered as I read the article. Players don't want a monotonous game; they don't want to buy a bunch of mass-produced, ordinary weapons. They want a unique weapon of their own, allowing them to immerse themselves in the protagonist's role.

Therefore, the developers needed to design a special blacksmith to forge these weapons. As the quality of the weapons improved, the blacksmith also needed higher skills to forge such unique equipment.

Given the developers' preferences, it's easy to guess that there will be a special blacksmith in the game.

And now, I'm going to see that blacksmith.

hum!

As I approached the ticket office, the roar of trains echoed through the bustling station, the air thick with excitement and anticipation, and the hustle and bustle of the modern world—an atmosphere perfectly suited to the capital of the Human Federation.

I handed the ticket seller the amount I needed and nodded my thanks.

"A ticket to the Rihua Mountains, please come in," the ticket seller said, her voice cutting through the surrounding noise.

I walked towards the platform, the sound of my footsteps and distant conversations filling the air. The train appeared majestic and solemn; the technology and design of this world were perfectly combined here, symbolizing the coexistence of magic and advanced civilization.

The train door slid open with a hiss, and I boarded the train, finding an empty seat by the window.

“Seat number 52, here.”

As I sat down, I was surrounded by conversations, occasional laughter, and the excited chatter of other passengers.

"This is nostalgic."

I'm not sure if that was their intention, but the atmosphere on the train was very comfortable, especially in the cold winter. Some people were chatting while drinking coffee, while others were busy with their smartwatches.

"I can rest for a while."

The train wasn't a high-speed rail, so I had some time to clear my mind.

I leaned back in my seat, letting my thoughts drift.

An article I had read earlier about blacksmiths echoed in my mind.

Ding!

Just then, my watch suddenly sent me a message notification.

[Horde: Sir, the mana wavelength distribution map you requested has been found.]

This is a message from an organization I trust.

Did you obtain this information from the association's database?

[Clan: Yes. As you suggested, we focused on the western servers and successfully found the map.]

【very good.】

[Tribe: It is our honor.]

After ending the chat, I checked the attachment. The tribe has a unique way of transmitting messages and files; they use a specially written program to decrypt the files.

call!

The roar of the train engine signaled our imminent departure.

"Dear passengers, this train is bound for the Rihua Mountains..."

Boom!Boom!Boom!

The rhythmic sound of wheels on the tracks began, and as we left the station, the scenery outside started to change.

As the train started moving, I opened my file. The seat next to me was empty, allowing me to work more comfortably during the journey.

I opened the mana wavelength distribution map and began using vector calculations. Combining this with the knowledge we gained in "Hunter's Mana Introduction," I was able to read the map in more detail.

However, I still need to learn more along the way.

And so, the train continued its journey, and I analyzed the map in my hand.

......

Creak! Whoosh!

With each step, my boots crunched on the snow as I ventured deeper into the Rihua Mountains.

The air was fresh and cold, and the biting wind contrasted sharply with the warmth of the train.

Snowflakes drifted down, enveloping the surroundings in a tranquil atmosphere that almost drowned out the sound of my footsteps.

"Ha ha……"

I had been walking for almost a day, and the cold and my physical strength were starting to take their toll.

As an awakened being, walking for nine hours shouldn't be a big deal, but climbing a mountain is a different story.

Squeak!

An eerie silence echoed through the mountains, broken only by the occasional snapping of branches and the howls of magical creatures in the distance.

Aurora Crow

At this time, my recently acquired contract partner came in handy.

Splash! Splash!

The crow flapped its wings and took to the air to scout the surroundings. I tried my best to conceal my presence, but even so, some monsters possessed unusual detection abilities that made them impossible to avoid easily.

'Seven rune bears; it seems they've claimed this territory.'

Rune Bears are very intelligent monsters, and it's generally advisable to run away as quickly as possible when facing them. Even high-level hunters are reluctant to confront them head-on.

'I should walk a little further and try to avoid them.'

After marking the location of the rune bear in my mind, I recalled the raven and continued onward, checking the map as I went.

'If my guess is correct, the target is nearby.'

I've spent some time on the map analyzing the unusual mana wavelengths. Initially, I marked several possible locations, but with further analysis, I narrowed it down to three target locations.

I've already checked the first two; the last one is the only one left.

Creak! Whoosh!

The cold wind and heavy snow made my climb difficult.

Roar!

Just then, a sudden roar broke the silence of the mountains, the ground trembled slightly, and the mountains seemed to be reacting to the powerful presence in the distance.

Instinctively, I felt a surge of tension, as if there was something awe-inspiring around me. The newly appeared presence was unusual, and I stopped in my tracks.

If it's in this area, then it must be...

Hiss! Boom!

As I continued my analysis, I heard a hissing sound, followed by some kind of impact sound.

'Somir.'

In this mountain range, only one monster can make this hissing sound: the 8th-tier peak monster, Somir.

It is a powerful lizard-like monster with cold resistance, preferring to inhabit cold regions, but they usually do not show themselves easily.

'But considering my progress in the game, I'm actually a year ahead of time here now.'

This implies a possible scenario...

'There used to be another high-level monster here. Somir defeated it and gained control of the territory.'

When I came to this conclusion, I realized something.

They're fighting now.

boom!

Just as I was pondering this, an explosive shockwave echoed through the mountains, shaking the snow-covered peaks.

boom!

Before I could react, a powerful impact knocked me down onto the snow.

"Uh!"

The air was filled with the aftershocks of the explosion, and pain spread from where I had been hit.

boom!

Then, another deafening explosion rang out, and this time I instinctively protected myself.

The force of the explosion knocked me back. As I struggled to regain my footing, I realized danger lurked ahead. The combined threat of the monster and the explosion caused the hillside to shake violently.

Rumble! Rumble!

The ground tremors became more and more obvious. I tried to stand firm, but I felt the ground beneath my feet becoming unstable.

"Pooh!"

I spat out a mouthful of blood, quickly took out a bottle of healing potion from my spatial bracelet, and drank it all in one gulp.

The vibrations and impact sounds in the snow were not synchronized.

This means that an avalanche may have already begun.

'I can't even turn back.'

[Speed]

I quickly activated the skill, felt power surging within me, and swiftly assumed a running stance.

Whoosh!

Then, the race against time began...