Chapter 18
I melted iron ore and jaffa together, mixing them in the right proportions. Then, I poured the molten iron into the mold. Then, after 40 minutes, I pounded it into the shape of a wire. I poured a bucket of water on the wire.
Chiiiik!
A loud sound was heard as the scorching wire cooled rapidly. Quenching. This process increased the hardness and strength of the metal.
Smith seemed disappointed for the first time.
“You even know about quenching?”
“Yes. I have studied various production methods. I am a person who is always prepared.”
“Uhh, I don’t know what you studied, but is this the limit of self-study? Why are you using quenching when making the arrowhead? I’m not sure if you know, but if you quench the metal, it becomes harder and less durable. The moment the arrow strikes the enemy, instead of piercing the enemy, the arrowhead might break in the enemy’s armor.”
That was right, but I had a special plan.
“I’ll also use tempering.”
Tempering involved reheating the quenched metal and then gradually lowering it in order to decrease the metal’s brittleness. It was adding a flourish to the production method, which could strengthen the metal in the end.
However, it would take a lot of time to do all of this. It was labor that I didn’t like!
Smith frowned as he felt the same way.
“Do you intend to make the arrows all night? I don’t know why you would spend so much time making the arrows. Those who buy arrows consider them as a one-off consumable, so why are you so devoted to making the consumable item?”
Why? The reason for increasing the amount of labor was simple. I replied while reheating the quenched wire and hammering at it,
“If I make it a bit better, I can sell it for a more expensive price.”
“……”
Smith understood once he heard my words and no longer interfered. I made the arrowheads by repeatedly quenching, forging, and tempering. How much time passed by? I was tired and sore, but the heat from the smithy was even more painful. My awkward hammering skills steadily improved over time.
[Your persistence has risen.]
[Your dexterity has risen.]
My growing stats really made everything feel worthwhile. I was willing to do anything to raise my stats.
“…This.”
Dammit! It was labor in the game! But it was also fun!
“I will become addicted to labor one day!”
Would a day come when I enjoyed labor in reality as well? It was a big deal. I might end up with osteoporosis in my later years of life.
Ttang! Ttang!
in the actions. The wire was slowly converted into an arrowhead as my hammering and my
“Hoo. Hoo.”
short breaths. My arms were numb and my skin was hot, but I endured it. My concentration increased as my
Legendary Blacksmith’s Patience skill has been activated. Concentration, stamina, and defense will rise to the extremes
and I felt refreshed. This was similar to the vigor I felt whenever
“Ohhhhhh!”
the hammer and metals, producing the arrowheads. The effect of my increased concentration was noticeable
in front of the fire
Rather, it is
work my guts off just to fall behind. But now
Ttang! Ttang!
harmony with the hammer! It was a moment
has increased the effectiveness of your production
[Legendary Blacksmith’s Breath]
Lv. 1
item, the will of Pagma’s Descendant will fill the production
of a production
of giving special features
arrows
[Special Jaffa Arrow]
Rating: Epic
Attack Power: 35~42
skill and
effect of combining jaffa with steel, it has
Has a certain chance of ignoring
Weight: 0.1
was produced, so all stats have permanently risen
[Quest success!]
with Smith has risen to the
has risen by
[Your level has risen.]
was no time to rejoice over the quest’s success and my
“…Epic rated arrow?”
arrows unconditionally
of an epic
with an indescribable sense
An epic rating appeared when I
costly item like a sword or armor, then I would’ve made a big profit. But arrows were
should’ve told me to make either sword
Jaffa Arrow. When I looked at the arrow I made, the short feeling of admiration turned into
already making something so great! Ideal arrows! This is the first time that I’ve considered an arrow to be beautiful! You are definitely Pagma’s reincarnation! Ahh! You must be tired of my surprise by now!
regained my spirit
the first item I made had an epic rating. I didn’t even fail. This fact was enough for me to rejoice and be thankful.
Were there any existing arrows whose attack power exceeded 40?
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