Episode 94 – Melt that thing.
94. Melt that thing.
“Pooh…”
Leon spat out smoke, feeling the bitter taste of life.
I sparred with Cheren a total of 10 times, but all spars ended with exactly 10 matches.
A truly overwhelming difference in skill. Leon had never properly extended his sword at her.
“A master is a master.”
Moreover, Cheren is one of the more skilled masters, so she has no choice but to treat Leon like a child.
Leon crunched his butt, muttering that there was still a long way to go.
As she came out of her castle, the bright sunlight stung her eyes. The sun was high in the sky. It was noon.
Leon went back to her room, washed her body, took the necessary things, and then she came out again.
“Then shall we go?”
He hummed his tune and headed downtown. Of course, he didn’t take a carriage, but walked.
He looked at people, looked at buildings, looked at flowers, and then headed to District 4. Although it was his first time traveling, he had memorized all of the nearby geography yesterday so he did not get lost.
After entering District 4 and walking east for five blocks, I saw my destination. District 4, Ward 13.
All 13 buildings were one huge collection, a village. Buildings with black roofs were densely spread throughout the area.
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As soon as I entered the village, the scorching heat stimulated my spirits. All around heaven and earth was filled with blazing fire.
Kang, Kang, Kang, Kang…!
The sound of metal striking rang in my ears, and steam billowing out from all over filled the sky.
In the middle of a towering three-story building, the signboard said:
《Halito Forge》
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Halito, the greatest blacksmith in the empire.
One of the rewards given to the head of Elprime Academy is the right to custom-make this Halito blacksmith shop.
Leon came to Halito Blacksmith today to place an order. You have to put it in advance so you can pick it up during the vacation period.
“Welcome!”
A staff member wearing neat uniform welcomed Leon.
This is the first floor hall of the main building of Yajang-dong. It was not a place full of blacksmiths with fire, anvils, and hammers, like you might think of a blacksmith shop.
It was a luxury weapons store with an elegant and calm atmosphere. In fact, the blacksmith shop that manufactured weapons was located near the main building.
Leon approached the staff at the desk.
“How can I help you?”
“I came here to use this.”
And he showed me some documents issued by the academy. Roughly speaking, since he was a senior, the request was for an identity document to be produced.
“Ah, you came to use the production rights. “I will take you this way.”
The employee was not surprised and responded calmly. This was the perfect time for a cadet to arrive from El Prime.
Leon followed the staff to the reception room on the second floor. There he waited for a while, sipping coffee and chewing a cookie.
After about 10 minutes.
“Oh my, nice to meet you!”
Tall, bushy beard, and rugged muscles. A young dwarf entered with a cheerful smile.
“You came from El Prime Academy, right? hahahaha, it is an honor to meet the famous Prince Crusiv. “My name is Glem Halito, and I am the head blacksmith who runs this place.”
“Yes, I am Leon Crusiv.”
Leon shook hands with Glem. I could feel the rough calluses and strong grip in the hand I was holding tightly. It was the hand of a craftsman.
Glem, despite his rough appearance, was very kind and friendly.
It was different from the widely known image of an eccentric and foul-tempered dwarven blacksmith.
“hahahaha, there are definitely a lot of people like that among us. But if you live according to your nature in the system, you won’t be able to earn a living.”
Glem explained with a smile.
It’s not like any other place, this is a system. Social skills were essential to serve customers and do business. Otherwise, the title of the best blacksmith in the empire would have been taken away.
“So, Young master.”
The two quickly put aside Saddam and got to the point.
“What kind of weapon do you want to make? Of course, although it is a custom-made product, you can choose any number of high-end products here. How would you like to look around and decide?”
High-end products from Halito Blacksmith. Of course, it has an incredible price and value.
In fact, Billy in the original chose one of the numbered swords here.
“No.”
But Leon shook his head.
“I wish I could make one. “It’s my dream to have my own sword.”
“hahahaha, of course! “Every man should have his own favorite bottle!”
Glem laughed cheerfully, but Leon clearly saw the emotions passing through his eyes.
‘Damn it, work has increased. ‘I just pick one of the things I have and leave.’
Well, the general idea would be something like this.
If you use the custom crafting right, the head blacksmith here, Glem Halito, will have to make it himself.
That is why custom production rights are extremely rare. Not even five or six chapters are released in a year.
“Then is it also a sword?”
Glem asked, glancing at the sword on Leon’s waist.
“Yes.”
“But the sword you are using now seems to be really good…”
Indeed, his skills seemed genuine. I immediately recognized the value of the Cheonsae Sword, even though it was in a scabbard. His eyes were unique.
“Would you like to take a look?”
Sereung-.
Leon immediately pulled out his sword and handed it to Glem. Glem was shocked and accepted the sword.
“Huh! “I couldn’t believe it, but isn’t this a real Cheonsaeken sword?”
“Oh, do you know the Cheonsaegeom?”
“Of course! “It’s one of the swords made by the legendary dwarven blacksmith, Brihart!”
If the Halito family’s Glem is so excited, it seems that Brihart was a famous fieldman long ago.
‘Did you?’
Leon closed his eyes in confusion.
Chursip said that it was one of the three most treasured swords, but I never thought it would be this good. There was a reason why Duke Locke was angry.
‘Did you just grab something lying around in the warehouse?’
Of course, it was not a process that could be explained so simply.
“This delicate curvature, balance, and combination…!”
Glem took out a round monocle and frantically looked at the Cheonsalgeom. It had the appearance of a beast greedily seeking food.
“Heukcheol, Jineun, Talion! Unbelievable! “Even Orharikon, who hasn’t even had a nose in sight since 50 years ago…!”
Eventually, he smells it and sticks out his tongue to lick it.
‘Crazy guy.’
Leon smiled and nodded his head.
I was relieved to hear that someone like that was making swords. Basically, the more crazy you are in your field, the better your skills will be.
“······Oh no. Sorry, it’s been a while since I had a sword of this quality… Oh my, this thing is so drool-filled…”
Glem asked, taking out her cloth and thoroughly wiping the blade of her sword.
“Master, are you really going to throw away this sword and use something else? To be honest, this is a sword that rivals all the high-end products we have in our forge. “Because it was made by Brihart.”
“Yes.”
“Even though it’s a sword you’ve already used for a long time? “Isn’t it important to a swordsman how well the sword has been tamed?”
“Yes.”
Leon answered without wavering. She had already made up her mind. There is no reversal.
‘It’s sturdy and cuts well, but it’s not good for quick swords.’
Of course, there was no disagreement that the Cheonsaegeom was an excellent sword.
However, using the quick sword technique, which has recently changed in style, was somewhat disappointing. A new sword specialized for using quick swords was needed.
“I will change.”
Glem’s eyes lit up behind his glasses after seeing his firm attitude.
“If you really mean it, give me this Cheonsaegeom…”
Leon readily nodded his head.
“Yes, the Black Glem Field Manager will now be in charge.”
“What?!”
“Why are you so surprised?”
“Are you really going to sell it to me? “Isn’t this the Crusif family’s treasured sword?”
Glem’s hand holding the Heavenly Sword was trembling. At the thought of being able to obtain one of the famous swords made by Brihart, his heart pounded as if it would explode.
“Good! “I’ll give you any amount of money…”
Leon poured cold water on his chest.
“You’re selling it. “I have a lot of money.”
Glem was in tears. Leon frowned at the atrocity of the pitiful expression on his boar-like face.
“Then…?”
“Please melt that and make a new one.”
Glem tilted his head at the words he did not readily understand.
“Yes? “What is that?”
“I don’t like saying things twice.”
He raised his index finger and pointed accurately at the Cheonsaegeom.
“I wish you could melt that Cheonsaegeom and make a new sword for me.”
“······Hmm?”
Glem’s brain refused to understand for a moment.
“······.”
The big smile on my lips gradually disappeared. He lowered his head and looked at the Cheonsaegeom.
“······Mel this···········?”
Tuk-.
The monocle fell from Glem’s frozen face.
Leon smiled and spoke calmly.
“If you grind something like that, something just as good will come out, right?”
“······.”
“Oh, of course it’s a secret from my father.”
“······.”