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Chapter 41
Chapter 41
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Chapter: 41
‘He's reacting right away.’
It was natural for the owner to suddenly show enthusiasm.
This was because the opportunity to forge a weapon with the power of a real spirit didn't come often.
Swoosh-
The work of imbuing the spirit stone with wind had been in progress since right after the ambush.
It's not easy to fill an empty spirit stone with the power of a spirit.
If it hadn't been for Sylph's favor, it might have taken a few more days.
‘I need to think long-term.’
If he sold the spirit stone, he could make a lot of money right away.
But right now, he needed a weapon to support his strength.
He would be able to obtain things worth money in the future anyway.
"Why aren't you answering? If it's because of the materials, I can make do with what I have. How about it?"
—He's gone crazy.
—Huff huff;
—Wow, but that spirit stone is such a waste.
—For real, it'll probably go for hundreds of millions because there's no supply;
—Don't doubt it.
The owner exhaled heavily with ragged breaths while looking at the spirit stone.
It's no wonder, that man is only interested in improving his skills.
The creation of this blacksmith workshop was just one part of that goal.
"Use this too."
Thump-
Hanbit took out the greatsword and dagger from his inventory and placed them on one of the workbenches.
The owner quickly approached and examined the condition of the swords.
"This… uses Magangseok. This is also quite a good item. Usually, it's too much to use as a material, but this time it's different."
"That's why I'm giving it to you. Here, take this too."
"Ah, carefully…"
When he handed over the spirit stone, the owner accepted it with gentle hands.
Hanbit grabbed one of the ordinary swords placed around him.
"This shape is fine, just melt the spirit stone well. Pay attention to the sword's durability and weight too."
"Don't worry. I'll make it perfect."
The owner, already burning with passion, seemed to want to go down to the basement workshop right away.
"Ah, how much will it cost?"
"I won't take any money. I won't let something like money taint my challenge."
—He's doing this for free;
—He's crazy
—Was that ahjussi always like this?
—I'm sorry for bringing only trash materials.
—There was a reason he was cutting people off;
After completing his words, the owner gathered everything and started to move.
"Wait a minute, Master!"
Before he could go down the stairs, Kim Jaeha raised his hand and stopped his master.
Then, with a slightly excited expression, he said, "Can I watch the work?"
* * *
The three of them moved to the basement with the owner's permission.
He was in a good mood, so he said they could watch comfortably.
Whoosh-
The owner trimmed the dagger and greatsword and put them into the hot furnace.
The equipment installed with magic tools quickly turned the metal into a red liquid.
"Phew."
After a while the work was done.
Adding a few auxiliary materials, the owner picked up the spirit stone.
And then, as if handling a child, he carefully put it into the furnace.
Flash-
At that moment, the wind surged, emitting light.
"Oh…"
The owner, in admiration, regained his composure and concentrated on his work.
He seemed determined not to tolerate even the smallest mistake.
"I never thought you would actually use a spirit stone in a weapon,” Kim Jaeha, who was next to him, suddenly exclaimed in admiration.
His gaze was firmly fixed on the work process.
"Are you interested?"
"Huh?"
"In blacksmithing. You also have skills in that area, and weren't you originally interested in it?"
"Ah…"
At that question, Kim Jaeha scratched his cheek, looking a bit sheepish.
He nodded and continued speaking.
"Actually, my grandfather and father were blacksmiths. I grew up watching it, so it was only natural."
"Is that so?"
—A family of artisans
—Blacksmithing has been precious for generations.
—Why didn't he inherit it?
—It's complicated.
Discovering the metallurgy achievement for the first time and being interested in blacksmithing are different things.
But he didn't know that his family itself was in the blacksmithing business.
‘I need to think about this.’
He needed Kim Jaeha to obtain the hidden skill, Dwarven Metallurgy.
The problem was that it was likely to be bound to him.
As someone who belonged to a company, not an individual, it was clear that the interests involved would become complicated.
‘Recruiting… is a bit much, isn't it?’
Although matters concerning employees were Yeonwoo's domain, this was a matter of a person's life.
He wouldn't suddenly quit the company he was working for, right?
"This is a great blacksmith workshop, no matter how many times I see it. My father would be envious if he saw this."
Kim Jaeha admired the work as he watched.
There was bound to be a big difference if he compared this place to a blacksmith workshop in real life.
Because this place was full of not only magic tools, but also materials that only existed in imagination.
Depending on the choices made, this was also a world suitable for realizing a blacksmith's fantasy.
‘He seems like a good person.’
In the countless past timelines, he had been with countless people.
It was only natural that his eye for people gradually improved.
And Kim Jaeha's character and trustworthiness were evident to some extent, even without considering the interests involved.
Hanbit, after thinking for a moment, asked in a small voice, "How is working at the company?"
"Yes?"
Kim Jaeha was a little flustered by the sudden question.
Hanbit immediately added a plausible reason.
"I'm doing an internship these days, and it's not easy. Since you're a senior in company life, I was curious about how it is."
"Ah."
Understanding, Kim Jaeha nodded.
Then, with a somewhat distant expression, he continued, "The company… is difficult to describe. It's a place where you experience both good and bad things."
"Is it because of your boss?"
"…Most places have a vertical structure. There are times when you have to endure unreasonable things. I might have quit if I didn't have a family."
Hanbit didn't miss the last mutterings uttered with a bitter expression.
‘There must be something going on.’
A person's inner thoughts often come out suddenly.
And if he made that kind of expression, it wasn't something that could be simply expressed as 'difficult'.
If he had a family to support, he was probably enduring it forcibly, right?
It was also quite possible that he was being treated unfairly like his mentor, Lee Minho.
Chiik-
After a little time passed, the artisan, who had transferred the liquid to the mold, used magic tools to cool it down.
Around the time he took it out and continued reheating it, the hammering finally began.
Clang-!
A cheerful sound echoing through the quiet basement.
An ordinary person might not feel anything special if they saw it.
But Hanbit and Kim Jaeha could notice the change in the flow of air.
Clang-!
The hammer struck down without the slightest tremor.
The power, subtly different depending on the forging area, was extremely precise.
"Wow…"
Kim Jaeha’ eyes were sparkling like a child's.
He looked completely different from the person who was talking bitterly about the company.
‘He wasn't just interested.’
If he had such an unguarded look in his eyes, his inner thoughts were clear.
He must be hoping to achieve his lost dream here, a dream crushed by reality.
Seeing his enthusiastic face, it reminded him of his mentor, Lee Minho.
Clang-!
Dozens of hammer strikes created an even more precise and strong structure.
Looking at the gradually refined sword, Hanbit solidified his thoughts about recruitment.
And when a little more time passed, the sword was finally completed.
"This is the masterpiece of my life!"
A beautiful blue-white sword was held in his hand, as he gasped for breath.
The owner, puffing out his chest, continued in an excited voice, "The blade that won't dull under any extreme conditions, and toughness that can withstand any impact! Versatility with high conductivity not only for mana, but also for natural forces like spirits! It's ready to be completed as the best sword that can cut down any strong enemy with a single strike…!"
—?
—Ready?
—Complete (Incomplete)
—Where is there a sword like that;
—Is it possible if you use a superconductor?
—He's scientifically illiterate. Doesn't he know the law of universal gravitation?
—It's the law of inertia;
—Newton is sobbing.
Viewers scoffed at the seemingly exaggerated performance.
But surprisingly, it wasn't a lie.
Although it would be quite a long way to reach that goal.
"Take it! I poured everything I had into it!"
Hanbit received the blue-white sword and scabbard that the owner handed him.
"Thank you. I'll use it well."
"Haha! Those are my words! If you get any good materials, bring them to me anytime!" He answered cheerfully and strode upstairs.
His expression contained indescribable joy.
Hanbit turned his attention to the weapon's information.
[Famous Sword - Soul of Flüger]
Rank: 3
Grade: Epic
Wearing Restriction: Bound to Owner
Options:
Strength 32
Skill Efficiency 30
Mana Conductivity 35
Spirit Sensitivity 57
All Stats +5%
Refinement Growth Possible
Rank and Grade Evolution Possible
Description: An incomplete sword that blacksmith Flüger poured everything into. Not only were the spirit stone containing the power of wind and Magangseok used, but also a small amount of Mithril that he cherished. If it is grown using a special skill, its true abilities can be brought out.
—Damn lol
—The options are insane;
—Growth items are super expensive.
—If you raise the rank all the way, isn't this a lifetime weapon?
—There's no wearing restriction. lol
—It's actually safer because it's bound.
—Special skill ? will be super hard to get.
—Then you can't evolve it;
—Black Dragon will probably do it himself. lol
[Yageum Yageumsul-nim has donated 20,000 won.]
[Could an NPC make something like this?]
"Thank you for the donation. It's not common, but if you look closely, there are quite a few."
Whoosh-!
The sword, lightly swung, briskly cut through the air.
The gentle flow of wind gathering around it became even more refined.
‘It's better than I expected.’
Perhaps thanks to the materials, the result was excellent.
Not only the spirit stone, but also the weapons taken from the Nesto Guild members were put to very good use.
He had never experienced obtaining a weapon of this level so quickly, even in the past.
"Wow…"
Kim Jaeha admired the sword.
He must be thinking that he wants to forge a sword like this too.
‘I can't miss this after all.’
Special skill.
This refers to the Dwarven Metallurgy.
To grow this sword, to obtain that skill, he needed Kim Jaeha.
To recruit him, he would have to lay the foundation as soon as possible.
Shing-
Hanbit sheathed the sword and attached it to his waist.
"Now let's move to the waterway."
[Translator - Jjescus ]
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