The Author's POV

Chapter 309

—Clang! —Clang!

Following Ghorlorz, soon the sound of metal being pounded sounded. The air became hotter, and the pungent smell lingering in the atmosphere became even more pervasive. My face twisted slightly as a result.

"That is t—Clang!"

The heavy sound of the metal being pounded became louder as we neared the location. As a result, I had a hard time understanding what Ghorlorz was trying to say.

"What did you say!"

I raised my voice.

"What I'm trying to—Clang!"

Once again, his voice was drowned out by the sound of metal being pounded. Finally, fed up, Ghorlorz grabbed my shoulder and pointed towards the distance where an enormous building stood.

"Is that the place?"

I slowly mouthed with my mouth, to which he nodded his head.

Raising my hand and giving him an 'OK' sign, I saluted Ghorloz and separated from him. The only reason why he was accompanying me was because he wanted to apologize for his earlier actions.

He didn't actually need his weapon repaired, so once he brought me to the location, we separated.

Arriving before the large building, I put my hand on the handle of the glass door and pushed it open.

Ci— Clank—!

Entering the building, the heat intensified, and droplets of sweat started to fall from the side of my face.

The interior of the building followed a minimalistic style. There were no signs of any other decorations besides a reception and a couple of sofas. Behind the reception was a young dwarven girl who greeted me with a smile.

"Welcome, what would you—"

"It's you human."

Just as she was about to greet me, she was cut off by another dwarf. Instantly her eyes opened wide, and she bowed her head.

"S-sir Malvil!"

"Malvil?"

Hearing a familiar voice, I turned my head and spotted Malvil, the blacksmith I had met before.

Wiping his forehead with a white towel, he dropped it by the reception counter and asked.

"What be ye doing here?"

Tapping on my bracelet, I flashed my worn down sword.

"Trying to get this fixed."

To be honest, the sword was not very good, and the only reason I was using that was because I did not know that we were about to face a war.

I would've bought a new one if I had known.

Taking the sword, Malvin scowled as he examined it. Slashing it around, the scowl on his face grew. Turning his head, he asked.

"You want ta get this trash fixed?"

"...Yes."

Though true, his words were a bit harsh.

"Hmm, it's pretty heavily damaged."

"Fought quite a bit."

Killed seventeen demons and a baron ranked one with it. This was only natural.

—Clank! —Clank!

Tossing the sword to the side as though it was garbage, Malvin's face became serious. Turning to face me, he suddenly asked.

"Do ye really want ta improve your swordsmanship?"

Seeing how serious he was, my back straightened.

"Yes! "

No ounce of hesitation was in my voice when I answered.

What kind of question was that?

Of course, I wanted to. Recalling what I had been through for the pasts few months, my mind became even firmer.

Never again did I want to feel so helpless!

Malvil and I locked eyes for the next couple of seconds before he sighed and turned around.

"Alright, wait for me here."

"Hm? Where are you going?"

could even ask, he had already disappeared to the back. Looking at the similarly clueless receptionist, I

long; within five minutes of leaving, he soon came back with an object covered by a white

instantly

on giving me

to beat

before me, Malvil directly handed me the

"Take it."

"Is this..."

"Yes, it's a sword."

My eyes lit up.

the object and feeling it in my hand, I soon unwrapped the white cloth covering it. Once I unwrapped it, just as Malvil had said, a

sight of the sword, my mouth opened

the sword

supposed to

"Correct."

nodded with an amused smirk

'Is this a joke?'

sword in my hand, I didn't

expectations when he brought out the sword, I didn't think he would bring me an old blunt sword

"Huuu.."

a deep breath, I calmed myself down. There had to be a good reason for

why you gave

crossed, Malvil

if you wanted to improve your swordsmanship, is

"Yes."

exactly what I asked

crappy sword going

stronger, tha sword

the sword, Malvil

how broken your previous sword was, I can tell that yer nae efficiently using it. A good swordsman treats their sword as though it be

he placed it on the table and pointed towards the right side of it, where

o' ye parrying incorrectly. Ye shou''ve cushioned a bit o' tha damage by either moving tha sword back or redirecting tha

words attentively, unbeknownst to me, my head subconsciously nodded

he said, though harsh, was correct. What shocked me the most was that he was able to point out the flaws with

came

"I understand."

given me, I realized what his intention was when he gave it to

was trying to

and more efficient ones. As well as more efficient

never break. Once I achieved that, it meant that

"Thank you."

reached to grab my old sword. However, before I could do that, I was stopped by Malvil, who

"What are you doing?"

"...Ah?"

I tilted my head.

hand,

"Put that down."

"W-whhat?"

at the blunt sword in my hand,

only allowed to use that sword.

it breaks

I was trying this method, I'd be in trouble if the sword broke, even more so if many demons

me, Malvil did not seem to

see you again

"..."

again, I

to send me on the battlefield with

"Seriously?"

my sword, Malvil put it in his dimensional

be ta fight wi'out reassurance, if ye do it that way, ye'll be forced ta improve since your life be

"...ugh, alright, fine."

I gave

doing was for my benefit. If what he said really worked, then I might as

you for today,

could finish speaking, Malvil once again cut me

what be ye

"I'm leaving."

gave Malvil

would I be doing? Since I had already gotten the sword, it

his hand, Malvil opened his

80 achievements points

"..."

that moment, for a moment, just a moment,

WHIIIII—! WHIIIII—!

protected Malvil, the sirens started to

of his hands on my

me back once you come

out

wait, I need

"What is it?"

He shouted in annoyance.

minding his attitude,

you perhaps give

***

Dosha! Dosha! Dosha!

continued to plummet down

"How is the situation?"

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