Super Equipment
Chap 29's

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Item Production Match with Mero Company...! This mission is at the A-rank difficulty level. In other words, it was classified as a mission with a high level of difficulty. Common sense states that it is impossible for a level 21 player to complete an A-level mission. Will Rous fail this mission? Why did he accept such a difficult mission? Naturally, he accepted the mission because he thought he could complete it.

If this quest was related to battle or adventure, Rous would not be too confident. No, he would reject the mission at first. He would not be able to finish it at his current level, even if he was a legendary class. However, the item production game with the Mero Company requires crafting items to win. It was a mission that would succeed if Rous made items better than the blacksmiths hired by the Mero Company.

“I am a legendary blacksmith who has produced epic arrows! I can win, even if the Mero Company hires advanced blacksmiths.hohoho, this is a mission for me... No, it's a chance!”

As moonlight seeped in through the window, Rous smiled and spoke a beautiful monologue, like a character from a manhwa.

Khan came back from picking up the goods maker in the warehouse and trembled at the sight of Rous. "Did you eat something bad at dinner...? You look sick, are you okay? Do you need medication? No, I'll take you to the doctor right now!”

"...Where do I look sick?" Rous answered.

After all, Khan did not seem to have any sense of aesthetics.

'Ck, tsk. Blacksmith is also an artist type.’

However the works made by Khan are clearly inferior in appearance and performance.

As Rous was convinced of this, Khan pulled out a beautiful sword and helmet. “These are the pieces I made. What do you think? Aren't they just amazing? I am famous for making very beautiful masterpieces during my prime. My aesthetic sense has always been admired by artists. Ha ha."

'... This old man, did he read my mind?'

As Rous stared at the sword and helmet, Khan laid down the various production tools. “As you can see, the tools are filled correctly. There were various metals, ores, and logs stacked in the warehouse. There are a lot of ingredients, but I have not done any activities in the last few months ... Still, this turned out to be a good thing. You can use these ingredients during your training. ”

Seeing Khan smile bitterly, Rous inevitably asked him a question, “The Mero Company tried to get you into debt and hired gangsters to interfere in your sales. They also threaten and attack you. Why don't you ask for help from the Earl or the guards? Why silent?”

Khan sighed. “I have filed a complaint with the guard captain several times and pleaded with the city lord. I want the guards to protect me and for the city lord to stop this injustice, but they don't even see me. My request ignored.”

"...I think it's the work of the Mero Company."

"really. The Mero Company is one of the largest and richest companies in the north. The city lord and the guards had received bribes from the Mero Company. It's not just me. Many other Winston residents were injured by the Mero Company and thrown into the street, but the city lord did not lift a single finger to help them.”

In the end, money is the best. Once again, Rous realizes the greatness of money and vows that he will be rich.

“Eh? By the way, isn't Winston Earl Steim's?”

"That's right."

“Why don't you and the residents go to Earl Steim and accuse city lord Winston? Then Earl Steim will punish ... Wait, no ... Do you think the hands of the Mero Company have reached Earl Steim?

Khan shook his head. “Seems not. We've tried many times to meet Earl Steim; however, master noticed and prevented us from leaving Winston at any time. Even if we appeal, it will not be passed on to Earl Steim ... The city lord won't go this far to stop us if the earl is on his side."

"No one's monitoring this place?"

"The inspectors were bought by the city lord a long time ago."

At the end of the day, money is the best.

Rous accepted the situation and stood up. Then he lit the furnace and comforted Khan, “Don't worry. Now you have me. I'll give the people of the Mero Company 'sniffles'. Do you trust me? Can you trust me and hand this part over to me? ”

“Of course, I trust you. Pagma's successors can win no matter which blacksmith you're up against... Rous, you are really reliable. If my son is still alive, he'll be the same age as you... That boy will be a good young man like you..."

Khan was an old man with many tears. But that doesn't seem to be the main problem. Those tears meant that he was a man with many scars.

“Poor men.”

...Eh? Whahuh? Why did Rous feel such sentiments? Surprisingly, his mind weakened upon seeing Khan. Was Pagma's ideology instilled in Rous without him noticing after he became Pagma's Successor?

"Khan is very close to me, but I don't know why I feel this way."

Rous sees Khan cunningly looking for a drink and sits next to him.

“Old Man, keep an eye on my work all night. Then you'll soon forget your drink. You will be filled with the desire to become a blacksmith again.”

"W-really?"

'Ak! Whatisthis? Why do I smile gently when I see the old man?’

As Rous began to light the furnace fire, he recalled the old memories he had forgotten.

'...Ah.'

While in elementary school, he felt great happiness when visiting his grandfather's house on vacation. She always felt better because of the warm love she received from her grandparents.

'So so. Khan's mood and manner of speaking are similar to my grandfather's.”

“Drink a cup of tea. This is a tea made from boiled Lunol leaves, and the aroma is very tasty.”

“Well, it's not bad. I prefer to receive money, but..”

"Huh? Whatdidyou say? Her voice was so noisy that I couldn't hear you!"

“You can't hear me?”

"I can't hear what you're saying!"

"... Indeed, you are skilled."

Trang! The trangg!

This was a moment of sharing tea and forging iron with the person he liked. Rous's heart became heavy. This was the first time he had felt such a precious moment in Satisfy.

“But you... Why is your hammer shaped like that? Was I wrong because my expectations were too high? No? Not like that? It should look like this. No, you should narrow your elbow a little more ... You ... Are you really the successor of Pagma? W-Tell me honestly. Y-You're not a con man, are you? Are you someone from the Mero Company ?! I'm crazy to accept Rabbit's offer!”

"Shut up! Can you not judge my abilities so quickly? Ah, leave me alone for a second! Why did you take the hammer? ”

“I judged your ability too quickly ?? This is too weird. Pagma's successor should have mastered this. You are. impostor! A villain.”

'Ah, you ... How annoying.'

Tang! Tang!

The night deepened, but Rous did not rest. He was in his peak condition, so he had to use this to improve his technical skills. Rous improved his skills throughout the night, and Khan no longer called him a Cheater.

Then the next day, the training began in earnest. Khan sees Rous's work and forgets about drinking, revealing his 60 years of experience as a blacksmith. He helps Rous use the skills and knowledge he has accumulated.

“The things to consider when making armor are not defenses. The first thing is to design an iron armor that allows the wearer to move freely.”

With Khan's teachings, Rous inspected some iron armor and made it himself.

“Ouch! Strengths and weaknesses are not aligned properly! Why is this part calibrated? You need to focus! You're not a three-year-old, so why are you being so stupid?

However, he was scolded.

“Excellent, outstanding. Why is it so different once you start concentrating? Your talent is endless.”

Then he was praised after being scolded.

“There are some fools who quit when they think it's good enough. Their logic is that they are pressed by time, so they might as well ignore the question. But they're wrong. Forging is no small task. If forging is removed, then Cooling and Hardening are useless. If you're short on time, then you should eliminate cooling rather than forging. ”

(reader who understands this paragraph means he already knows the basic²/forging stage)

It was the profound teachings of the Khan.

"I agree with you. First, does it make sense to skip the process simply because of lack of time? Then imperfect items will be created. No matter how much time it takes, I will try to make things perfect."

"Ohh! A respectable craftsman. As expected of Pagma's Successor, having such noble ideas at such a young age.”

“This is no big deal. I just want to make the perfect item for sale at a more expensive price.”.

"Ha ha ha! Simplicity is also a great virtue in a young man. You are! Just incredible! I have had the great fortune of a lifetime because of meeting you! ”

"......"

Khan misunderstood Rous's comments. Anyway, it was a fun time.

... ***...

“Um...”.

Sairou woke up before the alarm clock went off. He looked through the curtains and saw that it was still dark outside. Then he checked the time.

"It's only 4 in the morning."

It's too early. He was able to close his eyes for at least another 30 minutes. Sairou's usual self would grumble from waking up early before going back to sleep, but today was different.

“This morning is refreshing.”

He feels good.

The day before, he had spent two nights of Satisfy time polishing his blacksmithing skills. He had created three pieces of armor and two swords, with two items that had a rare rank. Thanks to that, all of his stats rose by +4, his Legendary Blacksmith Craftsmanship skill exp was close to 20%, and his Legendary Iron Clever Breath skill exp rose by almost 8%. Its concentration and persistence increased, greatly increasing the speed of production. Khan really helped a lot. He was different from Smith in Bairan Village.

"Khan still hasn't returned to his peak condition, but the difference between a low-tier blacksmith and an advanced blacksmith is like the difference between heaven and earth."

He wanted to see Khan and be taught by him while making items. Growth is another attraction to level up.

“Uhh.”

He wants to see Khan as soon as he wakes up in the morning?

"Am I overreacting?"

Sniffed.

“Cash.”

Sairou headed straight to the bathroom. After a refreshing bath with hot water, Sairou came out to see his mother preparing breakfast.

"Good morning."

“Sai, you rested yesterday. Has your body improved? Why did you wake up so early?”

“This is the power of beef rib soup! This is the effect of eating something good. My physical condition is good~ So I have to eat grilled eel..”.

"Why does someone who doesn't have a boyfriend need to eat an eel?"

The words were spoken by his father, who was reading the newspaper in the room.

Sairou gasps. "Did you ignore me because I don't have a boyfriend? There are many places where it will affect... No, who says I don't have a girlfriend?”

"What's? Hohohohoho~!” His mother held his stomach and started laughing. He laughed so loudly that tears appeared.

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