Super Equipment
Chap 13's
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Rous had only 3 gold and 11 silver. He had to make things and sell them to people in order to earn enough to use the carriage. Once he saved up enough money, he could buy the blue orichalcum ore and make a 'Failure'. However, saving money is just as difficult as plucking stars from the night sky.
“Eh?”
When he set foot in the workshop ...
[The effect of mastering the 'Blacksmith's Craftsmanship Skill' is activated. Iron-Savvy NPCs with craftsmanship skills beyond the intermediate level will treat you kindly.]
[Effect of class 'Penetress Pagma' activated. Iron-Savvy NPCs with advanced craftsmanship skills will recognize and adore you.]
Is this a hidden feature? That meant Rous could easily obtain the desired production method from the blacksmith.
"Wow."
Pagma's Successor Class — the more Rous experienced it, the more he liked it. Originally, he didn't like it because it was a production class, but it was truly a legendary class.
Rous happily entered the workshop and found the blacksmith sweating in front of the fireplace. “I want to make and sell the most profitable goods with the biggest demand. What's that stuff? Please give me a recommendation. ”
He smiled brightly. 'I am the Successor of Pagma, someone who has mastered the Iron-Savvy Workmanship Skills. Feel the appreciation of me, worship me, and submit the appropriate crafting method!’
However, the next development was contrary to his expectations.
Instead of worshipping, the blacksmith looked at Rous with cold eyes. “Well, a child wants to talk about this topic. I don't want to talk to a rude and incompetent person like you, so come out.”
“......?”
This was the usual NPC attitude towards level 1 players.
"He doesn't recognize me?"
A medium or advanced blacksmith would instantly recognize Rous, but the blacksmith here did not know him. That meant that the blacksmith was a low-level blacksmith who had not even reached the intermediate level.
'Ah, you. I met a bad man.'
Rous wanted to go to another blacksmith, but this was the only workshop in the village. He had thought this would be easy because of the notification window, but it was a waste.
'I forgot how unlucky I was. Goddamnit.'
That can't be avoided. Rous hurriedly changed his attitude and said respectfully to the blacksmith, “You are so excited about your work that I am afraid of disturbing your concentration. Therefore, I want to get straight to the point. Do I sound rude? If so, please forgive me. ”
“Hah, I understand. You've learned some weird manners. ” Blacksmith looks at Rous with interest.
Rous stands as polite as possible like a man involved in service work. “I Rous. I want to learn how to make items. ”
Blacksmith grunts. “Well, do you think anyone can learn how to make an item? A kid like you should start with firewood. No, not even. If you sincerely want to learn how to make stuff from me, you should go to the backyard and look for firewood.You should be grateful that I let you do this. ”
“...What to expect from a lowly blacksmith.”
"Huh? Did you just say something?”
"...No?"
Rous is a person who feels sorry now. The only person he could rely on in this village was a lowly blacksmith. If Rous is evicted from here without learning how to make stuff, he will have to save money while doing restaurant work or working in the fields until he collects enough money for the train.
“I'll cut firewood. How much do you need?” Rous asked.
The blacksmith gave Rous an old axe and said, "As much as you can."
[Cutting Firewood]
[Difficulty: E]
Blacksmith Smith has given you the task of cutting firewood. If you can accomplish this task well, Smith will look at you better.
Quest Clear Conditions: 500 pieces of firewood.
Gift Quest: Affinity with Smith +10, experience +10, 20 bronze.
Failure Quest: Affinity with Smith - 10.]
'Wow, this is the normal search window this time.'
After starting Earl Ashur's quest, Rous had only accepted S or SS level quests, so accepting normal quests made him feel like his mind was being cleared.
'I need 20 experiences up to my next level ... If I complete this search, my experience bar will be filled in half.'
There is no change in the amount of exp required to level up from -3 or -1. The amount of experience required for the minus level seemed to be 20 points. In other words, at the minus level, he could raise his level just by performing these various quests.
'First of all, I have to escape from the minus level.'
Rous thought positive thoughts and headed to the backyard with an axe. After examining the trees piled up on one side, he looked at the axe in his hand. It's an old axe. Can this old axe be used to cut firewood?
'On the contrary, I was worried that the ax would be crushed when it hit the tree ... He might get angry if I break his axe, so I have to be careful ...'
He decided to use the 'Legendary Blacksmith's Appraisal' skill on the old axe.
"Valuation."
[The blacksmith who became a legend who appraised items with extraordinary sharp eyes. If a hidden feature is in the target item, it will be found.]
[Old Father Smith]
[Rank: Normal]
The axe that blacksmith Smith had used since he was young. It was well made and very old, but still well cut. Its durability was weak, so there was a danger of it being destroyed.
Weight: 40]
[No hidden function.]
It was an ordinary axe, except for the fact that it was very old. Rous felt relieved, instead of disappointed, because the item had no hidden function. He had been through so many incidents lately that he missed the usual things.
[You have understood the material that makes up Smith's Old Axe, the method of production, and the intentions of its creator.]
[Your understanding of Old Axe Smith is now 100%. You can use Smith's Old Axe perfectly.]
[You've learned how to make an ax.]
Thanks to his passive skill, Rous understood the item perfectly, and a new notification window appeared.
“I instantly got 100% understanding.”
It seemed like he could achieve maximum comprehension with a low-ranking item just by using the Appraisal on the item. Indeed, it would be funny if a legendary blacksmith saw an ordinary axe and was unable to understand its production method.
“There are no terms of use, so I think an increase in understanding is useless. The advantage is that the axe production method is obtained. ”
Penalty will occur if Rous completes an item that does not meet its requirements. 'Understanding' items are simply skills that play a role in reducing penalties. Old Axe Smith was an item that had no usage penalty, so there was no advantage of 100% comprehension, except for the addition of production methods.
Rous did not feel much inspiration, but he put the axe on one side and made a log. He thought of spitting into his hands and rubbing them together as any parent in a historical drama might.
'There is no need for physical strength when cutting firewood. I just need to follow the groove.’
This was the knowledge Rous had taken from somewhere, but he did not know exactly what it meant to follow the flow. It is just knowledge that cannot be applied. However, there is no need to worry. Couldn't he cut a piece of wood like he was going to cut a monster with his greatsword?
'It's like using swordsmanship in a tree.'
He took the axe he set aside. At that moment he cut the wood... A pitch-black line was drawn near its center.
"What's this?"
'Squeaky.'
Rous watched her for a moment before putting down the axe, watching the black line disappear like it was a lie. Then he picked up the axe again, and a black line immediately reappeared. It felt like an axe told him to reach the black line.
"This is the effect of 100% comprehension%."
It was a possible interpretation, but he could not be sure. Rous avoided the black line and hit the middle of the wooden trunk with an axe.
Beok!
Although he struck with all his might, his axe failed and stopped in the middle of the log. He failed to cut it all at once. A notification window appeared stating that the durability of the axe had reduced by one.
"I-It's Humiliation ..."
Rous can't even cut firewood ... He's useless here too! He felt frustrated as he barely managed to pull out the axe that was stuck in the log. Then he threw the half-split piece of wood to the side and picked up a new block.
"This time..."
He stared at the black line and swung the axe.
Nah!
The moment the ax touched the dense line, a light sound rang out, and he felt an exhilarating feeling. Logs split in two without a fight.
"Ohh!!"
Rous was forced to admire the effects of understanding the item, finally realizing the importance of understanding.
'This is what is meant by handling the item perfectly. The benefit of improving the understanding of an item is not only reducing the penalty or learning how to create an item.’
There was an expression about treating the item as another limb. If he increased the comprehension of the sword by 100%, he could use the sword as if it were his own limbs. The comprehension of an item could be considered to have the same type of concept as Weapon Mastery.
'If I increase the comprehension of the item I created to 100% ...'
He will not be defeated! Rous has been playing the game for over a year, but now there is a possibility of entering the rankings!
“Oke, make money quickly and pay off my debt! Then I will become a ranker with item power!”
Once he became a ranker, he would receive a staggering amount of requests from various media. He could be a rich man just from the pay of a TV show. It comes with the bonus of popularity and fame. No one can ignore him anymore, and he will be able to get the heart of his first love, Ahyoung! His motivation is going upwards!
“Haaah!! Finally Finally! Happened!"
Nah! Nah! Nah! Ttadak~!
Rous did not rest as he cut firewood for two hours. He couldn't stop because of such a thrilling feeling of success. However, the fun only lasted for a while. Due to his level - 3, his poor stamina quickly ran out, and his hunger came quickly after. He began to tire around the 150th piece of firewood, and his breathing became difficult and painful.
"Should I logout and rest?"
No, he wouldn't do it.
The three months he spent in the quest for Earl Ashur were painful and difficult, but he still continued to advance without giving up. Rous had experienced such a thing, so he could not rest while cutting firewood. This exhaustion was nothing compared to everything he had experienced before.
'This is not hard work. Don't break. Finish quickly and move on to the next quest. I'll level up and make money.’
He gritted his teeth and continued cutting firewood.
...~TBC~...