“After a fire destroys his smithy and injures his father, Hyeonsu pursues blacksmithing in a VR game to earn money for medical bills.”
The Genius Blacksmith's Game
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After a fire destroys his smithy and injures his father, Hyeonsu pursues blacksmithing in a VR game to earn money for medical bills.
Hyeonsu's life took a turn for the worse when a fire left him covered in burns, his father in the hospital, and their family smithy in a blaze. But just as he was losing hope, his friend had an idea: If he can't be a blacksmith in real life, why not try it in Ares, the AI-powered virtual reality game? With a bit of luck, he might make enough money there to pay for his father's hospital bills. With so many irons in the fire, can Hyeonsu rekindle the flame of his passion and rise from the ashes? (Source: Tapas Media)
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A Manhwa Publication
- Published Sep 2025 – ongoing
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M87068 catalog