Legendary Broken Player - VRMMORPG

After securing the materials he needed, Broken made his way toward his forging workspace.

Since the other participants had already finished gathering their supplies, he simply took whatever was left over—mainly the Monster Soul Stones. There were plenty of them with a minimum level of 200, and some even had higher-grade classifications, ranging from Rare to Epic.

But honestly? That didn't matter. Because Broken already had a plan for this competition.

There were two main ways to complete a blacksmithing craft.

The first was the manual method, which required using heat, anvils, and manual forging techniques to shape materials piece by piece. This method took an extremely long time, depending on the complexity of the design. However, it affected both the grade of the finished item and the skill proficiency gained from the process.

The second was the auto-crafting feature, a fast, efficient, and time-saving alternative. Many professional blacksmiths avoided this method because it lacked the artistry of true forging. Broken had only used it once before—back when he crafted an item to block a meteor during the Dissidia Kingdom incident.

And now, he was about to use it again.

[Astral Aegis of Unity Blueprint]

[Grade: Unique ~ Unique]

This blueprint guaranteed that the final item would be Unique-grade, no matter how it was crafted. Whether he went manual or used auto-crafting, the result would still be the same.

And honestly? He had no intention of sitting around for two days just to finish this competition.

Broken planned to end this contest. Right now.

He set up all the materials he needed, then without hesitation, threw in every single Soul Stone he had gathered. He didn't bother calculating how many he used—because, in the end, it didn't matter. Everything would disappear once the competition ended anyway.

And while the item's grade was already guaranteed to stay the same, the quality of the materials would still influence the final product. Better materials meant a better end result—not just in terms of durability or stats, but also in the skills and effects it could generate.

And, possibly…

It might even unlock hidden features that weren't originally part of the blueprint's design.

[Materials for the Astral Aegis of Unity have been consumed.]

[Crafting process initiated.]

The interface displayed the crafting progress:

[1%]

[…]

[99%]

[100%]

[Crafting process is complete!]

[You have successfully crafted a Unique-grade Astral Aegis of Unity Device (One-Time Use).]

The moment Broken completed his item, a burst of confetti explosions erupted above his head, signaling that his crafting was finished.

At the same time, the large display screen outside flashed with an update—Broken had completed his crafting.

And the shocking part? He had used the auto-crafting feature!

A subtle smirk crossed Broken's lips as he held the finished item in his hands. But the reaction from the other blacksmiths was immediate.

Every single one of them had turned to stare at him—stunned, confused, and maybe even a little insulted.

"This was one of the most prestigious blacksmithing competitions in the game. And yet, he had used auto-crafting?"

"Was this a joke?"

"Did he have no respect for the craft? For the competition? For the other blacksmiths who were about to spend hours upon hours manually forging their items?"

Even the host, who had clearly not expected this, rushed toward Broken, his face filled with absolute disbelief.

"Broken! You seriously finished your crafting using the auto-crafting feature? This is completely unexpected!" the host exclaimed.

Still calm, Broken gave a small smile and raised the item in his hand—a miniature shield with a sleek, intricate design.

The host hesitated for a moment before cautiously asking, "And… may I check the item to announce the results to everyone?"

Without a word, Broken handed over the shield.

And the moment the host inspected it, his expression changed again—eyes widening in absolute shock.

"Oh… you all are not going to believe this."

He turned back to the camera, his voice booming with excitement.

"But this… this is a UNIQUE-GRADE ITEM!"

His announcement sent a wave of shock through the entire competition floor.

The other blacksmiths, most of whom hadn't even started crafting yet, immediately turned their attention to Broken's item—their curiosity, frustration, and disbelief only growing stronger.

A few blacksmiths immediately approached Broken and the host, their expressions filled with disbelief.

"Are you kidding?" The first to speak was Lanceshot, his voice laced with shock. "A Unique-grade item… made using auto-crafting?"

"Yes!" the host confirmed excitedly. "And the item will now be handed over to the judges. The final evaluation will be conducted after all participants have completed their work."

"Wait!" Titonor suddenly interjected, narrowing his eyes as he stared at the miniature shield. "I've seen that thing before…"

Another blacksmith turned to him in confusion. "What do you mean?"

"That looks exactly like the shield used to block the meteor in Dissidia Kingdom!"

"Oh, so it's that item?" another player chimed in. "Now I'm really curious… Can we check its details?"

The host smiled but shook his head. "The item's details will be kept confidential by the competition officials, as per the agreed rules."

"Damn it! A Unique-grade item using auto-crafting? That's just too much!"

"No worries. Auto-crafting is always inferior to manual crafting. Don't lose motivation."

"Let's get back to work. The competition isn't over yet."

The blacksmiths, trying to reassure themselves, exchanged a few last words before returning to their workstations.

At the very least, they could still compete for runner-up.

And honestly? That wasn't so bad… right?

Broken, still calm and unfazed, simply logged out of the game.

And the moment he exited the capsule device, he was immediately greeted by a roaring crowd—the outside host standing nearby, clearly waiting for him as the spectators cheered in excitement.

He answered a few questions from the host as casually as possible. Nothing too detailed, nothing too flashy—just enough to wrap things up.

Then, as soon as the interview was over, he stepped off the stage.

His role in the competition was done. But did crafting a Unique-grade item guarantee his victory? Broken wasn't 100% sure.
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He wasn't the only blacksmith capable of crafting a Unique-grade item—some of the other competitors had already proven they could do the same. Though, as far as he knew, no one had successfully crafted a Legendary-grade item yet.

However, what set his item apart wasn't just its grade. It was its significance. This was more than just an item—it was a piece of history. The very same shield that had saved Dissidia Kingdom from destruction, a symbol of one of the greatest battles ever fought.

That alone gave it a value beyond stats and rarity.

Of course, that was just his theory. At the end of the day, he wasn't losing anything, regardless of the competition's outcome. His sponsors had already secured his rewards, no matter the result.

Still… winning would be nice. After all, gold was always fun to have.

Now, he could move on to other things, especially inside the game, where far more important matters awaited him.

But even though Broken had already left, the buzz surrounding what had happened refused to die down. People kept talking about it.

The fact that his crafted item was suspected to be the same shield used in the battle against the demons in Dissidia Kingdom had only fueled the speculation.

And with that, the theory put forward by Titonor had essentially been confirmed—

Broken just might have the ability to create his own blueprints.