Howard
“Uh-huh, uh-huh. Ahh-!”
A low bass that sounds like a cave.
From his wide shoulders, to his tightly packed muscles, to his bubbly eyes and a lustrous beard.
“Ew— I can’t really get used to this low level of eyesight!”
In addition to that, there was a perfect Dwarf with a small height that barely reached his chest.
Needless to say, this was my newly created avatar.
‘I’ve increased my height as much as possible through “Customizing”, but it’s still this much. I guessed it roughly, but seeing it in person gives me a different feeling.’
In fact, perhaps because of the limit as a race, there was a limit to the maximum height, and the increased height was there.
I lightly stroked my chin and looked at the dwarf in front of me.
＜object information＞
-Name of object: Howard
– Race: Dwarf
-Common Attributes: 「Mind Hub」, 「Persona」, 「Super Recovery」, 「Myeonggyeong Index」
-Individual characteristics: 「Craftsmanship」
-Special Features: Han Seong-hyeon’s eighth avatar. A craftsman’s treasured pickaxe was used as a medium, and he was born as a Dwarf. Additional corrections are made to crafting-related actions under the influence of 「Craftsmanship」.
After the Immortal King Hans, Vampire Heinz II, Saint Heinrich, Yongin Halle, Merchant Hubert, and Elf Harris, Howard the Dwarf!
Excluding the deceased original Heinz, it was actually the seventh avatar.
“Okay, just what I thought. The first skill given was also attached to the desired type.”
As expected, the individual created by “Customizing” seemed to have related racial characteristics.
‘Because Howard had no intention of using it for combat. They can customize the things you need right away, and it’s hard to find craftsmen with excellent skills.’
Even if it was not limited to the military spirit, the act of making something had different results depending on the level of the craftsman.
Howard, the avatar, is receiving not only “craftsmanship” but also buffs that increase growth speed and learning ability, so his level will develop rapidly.
Merchant Hubert was able to procure the things he needed right away, so it was the best environment for him.
But there was one problem left…
‘Like the elf Harris, the problem is that there is no knowledge.’
On the contrary, it could be seen that it was worse than it was then.
In the first place, technology is something that is inherited, developed and supplemented from generation to generation.
No matter how dexterous and talented he was, there was a limit to what he could do with self-education.
‘After all, I have no choice but to use Harley’s contacts this time, right?’
Harley and Zhaonic are living and dying together, so won’t they grant you that much request?
Besides, he himself may not know, but he and Howard are no strangers!
Strictly speaking, you could even call them rich people.
‘No, if you think that way, I’d rather be called a grandson.’
Because the daughter (Eline) who broke up for some reason was the last son (Howard) left behind in a distant land.
Somehow, one tragic narrative was completed in a snap.
‘I can’t really tell Zhaonic, so it’s just a meaningless story.’
However, as heterogeneous races are not easily found on the Aeon Continent, they tended to help each other whenever there was a difficult situation.
If he pretended to be a young wandering dwarf who didn’t learn the proper technique, he wouldn’t be able to kick him off easily.
‘Of course, it seems like it would be difficult right now.’
As it was still in a chaotic situation, it seemed like it would be good to go back to the northern part once the chaos was settled to some extent.
In the meantime…
“Uh-huh— Then, shall we learn Earth’s technology first?”
Howard patted his beard and grinned.
Rather than heading to the ground without knowing anything, once you learn a scientifically proven theory, it will help you in many ways.
‘It’s different from spirit magic. Blacksmithing can be learned enough even on Earth.’
Of course, as the laws of the two worlds are different, if you go deeper, there will be differences in details, but the basics would not be much different.
Although most of the Earth’s technology uses machines, it would be of great help just to understand the principles applied to it.
‘Maybe there’s something to be gained from studying the differences between each world later. It’s not difficult to get related information on Earth, so I’ll have to prepare here first.’
I decided to start with material engineering, especially metallurgy in metalworking.
Of course, I wasn’t the one to research the necessary data.
How many years have you been researching data, classifying skills that Howard can use in practice, and organizing them into stages?
“Yes, Jin So-ran. Long time no see. How are you? I have one urgent matter to deal with.”
Heinz, who finished strengthening the security in the garden, took out a cannon and called Heterosys’ manager, Jin So-ran.
‘At a time like this, I use my subordinates, when will I use them?’
There were not only vampires with an aptitude for battle in the clan.
There were many people who were engaged in office work or professional occupations, and as the size of the organization grew, there were not a few ordinary people employed in Yangji.
“Yeah, it’s okay if it’s money, so as soon as possible. All university professors and professional engineers were recruited…”
Whether it’s a thesis, video material, or someone’s know-how…
All I have to do is to give orders, run around to make the people under my feet sweat, and receive the results of my arrangement.
‘I need to set up a workshop in Tarak. In order to save time, the only way to practice is at Auterica.’
All I had to do on Earth was just look at the data.
It is up to Howard, a dwarf with “craftsmanship”, to understand and acquire it.
‘As much as I receive all kinds of corrections, I will be able to reach a certain extent by self-education. If you exceed that level, you will have no choice but to invite artisans from the earth to learn. . . . artisans from other worlds, if possible.’
Craftsmen from other dimensions were not doing much on Earth, but the experiences they had accumulated did not go anywhere.
A technology developed in a completely different system must have something to learn in its own way.
And the ‘blood alliance’, which has grown into the biggest force in the dark of Seoul, the center of the Republic of Korea.
The ability to obtain information from those who met the conditions and to seek cooperation by paying a price was sufficient.
***
The Great Battle of Roselia.
“Ahhhh… I feel like I’m going to die of exhaustion…”
Saint Riesta, who had come to talk with Heinrich about work, was lying on the table without body pain and making a sound of sickness.
Contrary to horses, the appearance boasting smooth skin and wavy hair did not show any fatigue, but it was only the influence of the mighty divine power and blessing.
She was spending all but the least amount of time doing business, including sleeping and eating.
The sense of responsibility and thoroughness that contrasted with her usual sloppy behavior made her see the saint again.
“crying-! I miss Tion, Mew and Selly! Other children too! It’s been a week since I haven’t seen you, are you all doing well?”
···Of course, because of these words and actions that I see whenever I have time, that kind of feeling did not last long.
For reference, Tion and Mew were earthworms, and Sally were ladybugs.
How to distinguish each individual and how many small things were found and observed in a large flower bed was still a mystery.
‘Besides, they have affection enough to give them names like this, and even if they die due to the providence of nature, they don’t grieve too much.’
She pours blessings and divine power on the bugs to help them live in the best condition…
Even if it was eaten by a natural enemy in front of her eyes, she only looked at her with sad eyes and did not directly intervene.
Like a god looking down on this world.
“Why don’t you take a moment to visit the flower bed? It wouldn’t take too much time.”
“Uh… no. Once you see it, you won’t be able to get out of it for hours. I promised myself that I wouldn’t go to the flower bed until the work was done to some extent! And this, because there is not much left now…”
The saint’s job was to pre-arrange the Continental Summit.
It couldn’t have been that simple for the people who were entrusted with full power from each faction to gather in one place.
‘Because it was said that Duke Bright would come directly from the Kingdom of Thalia. Did you say that the Crown Prince would move in the Empire? It must be difficult in many ways.’
Such external affairs were handled by the well-known woman who had been a saint for a long time.
Although it is said that Heinrich was recognized as a saint, it was not long after he joined the Church, so the price of his name had to drop a little to go directly to the front.
So, as a former paladin, he took charge of the armed forces, including the Knights Templar and the Crusader Corps, and was having a busy day learning and doing things.
Of course, as force was very important to fight the Immortal King, the intensity of the work was comparable to that of a saint.
We were having a conversation about the work to be linked with each other like that.
“Ah, Heinrich-sama, did you hear the news too?”
The saint’s expression, who had been speaking as usual, suddenly changed seriously and her voice became calm.
There was only one topic when she showed this attitude, so it was easy to see what she was trying to say.
“…you’re talking about the mountains in the northwestern part of the Tulk Kingdom.”
“yes. A collision of mighty magical power was detected on the side of the mountain range, which was in full swing south of the monster. Of course, the Black Magic of the Immortal King is also included.”
It was also information I had been told beforehand.
Hans also took care by setting a barrier of his own, but the fierce battle with the Gwangryong was unavoidable with such a hasty barrier.
What’s more, the sense of the saint was exceptional.
“…I can guess what’s going on. Perhaps, it started in earnest.”
With her golden eyes shining, she spoke quietly to Heinrich.
“Dragon hunting.”
The successive immortal kings judged dragons to be the biggest obstacle to conquering the continent and put all their efforts into exterminating them.
Thanks to this, the dragon was now driven to the brink of extinction, and the rest were quietly hiding and not appearing in the world.
“Moving monsters to instigate chaos in the world, and even moves to exclude dragons. Time is really tight now, but there are so many people who are showing complacency in the midst of this…!”
A saint who frowned and sharpened her teeth.
It seems that the stress I received during the process of work was quite great.
‘Well, it’s true that you hunted a dragon.’
And while Heinrich comforted her with a serious expression, he suppressed his bewilderment.
‘No, it’s natural to think that way. Probably because he has a criminal record.’
Who to blame, everything I’ve shown you so far has been like that.
Like a child telling his parents, her accusations continued for a while.
The complaint, which started with those who did not cooperate properly, spread to the immortal king, the cause of all things, and poured out resentment and anger with noble words.
And to borrow the words of a saint.
The absolute evil of this continent, the parasite that corrodes the world, the source of all injustice and the symbol of immorality, the immortal king Hans, what is he doing now…?
Right away.
He was opening a gift from Saint Heinrich with joy.
***
[Indeed, it is very useful. It will come in my hand so easily.]
Hans looked at the white crystal in one hand with a gloomy smile.
Wrapped in the solidified divine power, it was the source of the Acrich Dwell McCain sent by Heinrich through 「Avatar Cloud」.
‘Actually, he’s not as well-known as Karam or Olivia, but he’s a pretty useful guy.’
Due to his lack of force, he was ranked among the top 50 in the Immortal Corps, but apart from that, he was one of the most capable staff members.
Now that the Elder Arch-Lich, who used to be the second immortal king, was destroyed in the last battle, it can be said that he is the smartest guy in a way.
‘If you look at the actions you’ve been doing, it’s not at all dubious.’
Still, the only thing I saw properly was the appearance of the ordeal that the Holy Sword embodied.
Even if it was a holy sword, if it was simply the power he had, he would not have been able to perfectly reproduce his disposition or way of thinking.
‘Well, it’s me, the more competent the guy I’m going to pamper, the better.’
Hans poured his black magic towards the crystal in one hand.
Whoops—!
A crack was created in an instant, and the cracked divine power emitted brilliantly for the last time, and then it was gradually consumed by the black energy and disappeared…
Whoa-!
Immediately after, the silent source of the Acrich began to vibrate slowly.
[Khhhh! Come on, get up. I have a lot of work to do in the future.]
And to Hans, who has enormous black magic.
The amount of energy Dwell needed to resurrect was nothing.
