Merchant and Blacksmith (1)
Tick. Tick.
The sound of the clock ticking was sweet. Dallen thought it was funny that he felt that way.
‘After listening to it for the first time in two years, everything feels sweet.’
Watches are not common in this world. Most of them were made with magic stones.
A grandfather clock handcrafted by a craftsman was several times more expensive than a clock operated by magic stones.
Therefore, the noise of the clock ticking was the first time Dallen had heard it since he fell into this world.
‘There is a lot of money in the Magic Tower. ‘Seeing such expensive furniture being brought into the Bronze District branch.’
Dallon thought as he enjoyed the feel of the soft single sofa.
The place where he was sitting was the Magic Tower branch of Bronze Plaza. Virtually the only window to communicate with the magic towers in the Bronze Zone.
And this is the most luxurious waiting room in the branch.
The reason Dallen is here now is because of the compensation he hasn’t received yet.
‘The elder wizard of the Elgaia Tower wants to see your face. They say they will deliver the compensation directly if possible, but what should they do?’
This was the answer I received when I went to Sienna to receive the reward a day after completing the request.
Dallen readily accepted. This is because the senior wizard did not ask to see him naked.
‘They said they would give me additional compensation beyond the promised compensation in exchange for my time.’
If the elder wizard said so, it was worth expecting a reward. For someone of that stature, a few gold coins wouldn’t be that much money.
Rather, the question was bigger. Why do you want to look at yourself like that?
Of course, it is an incredible feat to return a missing direct disciple, as well as a disciple kidnapped by the Frogman army, unharmed.
However, the elder wizard’s butt is also extremely heavy.
Was it really necessary to come all the way to the Bronze Zone for that reason alone?
‘There’s no need to tie your head.’
Dallen scratched his chin. Anyway, it was an opportunity to meet a high-ranking person, so there was no need to turn it down.
Because you never know in what way a relationship like this will help you in the future.
Tick. Tick.
Since he had been waiting longer than expected, Dallon decided to take a look at the abilities he had acquired.
‘Status window.’
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Name: Dallon
Level: 6
[Strength: 23] [Skill: 14] [Stamina: 13]
[Sense: 16] [Intelligence: 18] [Magic Power: 10]
Skill: Dehaman’s Armor Fighting (D) Night Vision (E) Dragon’s Blood Regeneration Factor (C)
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The first thing that catches your eye is, of course, the skill items.
One more skill has been added to the list of only two skills.
The body that had been the black wizard Delric’s experiment was recovered and the results of that experiment were inherited.
[Dragon blood regeneration factor (C)]
– The result of extracting regenerative factors from among the numerous special factors contained in dragon blood and applying them to humans. The incomprehensible regenerative power is the lowest level of dragon blood’s characteristics, but from a mortal’s point of view, it is the ability desired more than anything else.
– For 6% proficiency
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Among the races living on land, they are the only race where all are immortal.
As it is a fantasy land, there were dragons in this world too. Right now, there are about five well-known dragons on the continent alone. What Dallen knows is that it’s more than double that.
And the creature called the dragon is a mystery itself.
The words uttered move the world, the flaps of the wings bring fire and lightning, and the scattered blood can kill living things just by touching it.
In any case, those features weren’t what was immediately important.
What you should pay attention to now is the dragon’s regenerative power.
I don’t know what method was used to extract regenerative power from blood, which is a deadly poison to mortal beings.
I don’t even know how it was applied to humans without side effects.
However, Dallon only enjoyed the results.
By inheriting the corpse of a character who died long ago beyond the monitor.
‘I don’t think it’s perfect because it’s dragon blood.’
The inexplicable power of regeneration came at a high price.
After recovering from the wounds sustained in the battle with the Frogman, Dallen went straight back to the inn that day and fell asleep unconscious all day.
Dallen was barely able to wake up today when the sun was high in the sky.
At least it only lasted one day because Dallen’s body was far removed from the limitations of a human being.
‘It would be impossible to continuously utilize regenerative power during battle. In the end, the role of dragon blood is to save someone from the danger of death.’
Still, Dallon was satisfied.
In this harsh world, the value of an extra life could not be exchanged for a thousand gold.
In addition, since the proficiency level has now exceeded 6%, I was looking forward to seeing how much it will improve as the proficiency level increases.
‘Now that I think about it, Dehaman’s armor fighting proficiency has exceeded 50%.’
Perhaps due to the fact that he broke his weapon and fought with his bare hands during the battle with Frogman, his mastery, which had stopped at 49%, suddenly soared to 58%.
Night vision, the second skill acquired, had steadily increased and was exceeding 30%.
‘And I felt certain once more. Leveling up can never be the answer.’
I risked my life to defeat hundreds of frogmen, but I only rose to one level.
On the other hand, when the corpse of the test subject was inherited, physical strength and sensory magic increased evenly.
If you look at the numbers, the difference is a whopping 4 times. Now, leveling up felt like a bonus that I got by chance.
‘What I gained from leveling up I invested in my skills, and this time my magic power increased significantly, reaching level 10.’
It was meaningful that the horsepower level reached 10.
The minimum requirement to learn magic in the game was to have both intelligence and magic power at 10 or higher.
Although it is literally a ‘minimum condition’.
‘It’s magic.’
The concept of magic was what I was most curious about after falling into this world.
The wondrous body also provided an experience never before experienced in modern times, but magic was a supernatural phenomenon that was completely different from the original.
What would it be like to learn magic that never existed on Earth?
‘I might get it soon.’
Apostles of retrograde wearing big mouth masks.
Because among the corpses that died to them, there was a wizard character.
I don’t know if using magic would suit the appearance of a barbarian warrior, but Dallen didn’t mind.
If I can become even a little stronger, what does that kind of image matter?
Rather, it was better because it could act as a hidden trick for those who were deceived by its appearance.
Knock knock.
At that time, someone knocked on the waiting room door. The receptionist said as he carefully opened the door.
“The elder wizard Dallan wants you to come in.”
“I understand.”
Dallen got up from the sofa. Let’s find out what additional compensation is.
***
“I’m sorry. “It’s been a while since I came to the branch, and the administrative work has piled up like a mountain.”
An old man with a long brown beard smiled, rubbing his eyes with dark circles.
“There was a reason why everyone avoided coming on business trips.”
The old man filled his empty cup, saying that when he returned to Mtap, he would have to take turns going on business trips to the branch.
Dallen felt a familiar perfume from that fragrant scent.
crazy. It was coffee.
“Would you like a drink too?”
“I can pay you even a gold coin.”
“…No matter how expensive the coffee is, there is no place that even accepts gold coins.”
“Oh, sorry. “Stop because it smells so good.”
Dallen swallowed the saliva that had accumulated in his mouth without realizing it and carefully took the cup the old man had poured for him.
Sweet.
Unlike when he drank the tea Penny gave him in one go, he deeply savored the aroma and taste from the first sip.
My eyes naturally closed as the strangely sweet yet savory scent and the bitter taste rolled in my mouth.
“I never thought I would have a hobby for the tea ceremony, contrary to appearances. Coffee is a tea beverage with a unique flavor that comes from the southern empire. “If it’s okay, I’ll deliver a bag of coffee beans to the Crow’s Nest.”
“…Thank you.”
Dallen had to exercise superhuman patience to manage his facial expressions.
If I were to lose my mind, I was going to say that it was an additional compensation and that I should just go to sleep and finish everything with those coffee beans.
“Anyway, let me introduce it. My name is Felber Valentino. He is an elder wizard of the Elgaia Tower and an earth mage who created a small area. “He is also the direct teacher of Tommy, who you saved.”
“It’s Dallon.”
After answering briefly, Dallon opened his mouth again.
“Is the blonde wizard okay?”
“You’re very healthy. But just in case, I’m recuperating at the Magic Tower. “I went through all the trouble of coming to thank you in person, but…tsk, he needs to be put on probation for a while.”
“On probation?”
The old man nodded.
“Do you know why he went down into the sewer?”
“I don’t know. “Siena said she doesn’t know.”
“okay. It was supposed to be that way. But since you’ve already met his executioner, I’m sure you can guess why.”
The old man looked at Dallen with meaningful eyes. If you look at me like that, can you read my mind?
Dallen crossed his arms and sank into his chair. The chair here was softer than the single sofa in the waiting room.
“Aren’t you following the traces of a disappeared senior?”
“Right.”
The old man shook his head.
“To be exact, I learned of the existence of the death penalty, which I didn’t even know existed, and then traced the footsteps of the death penalty by following clues I discovered by chance. Like all boiling young blood, it’s a curiosity that lacks self-control. “I didn’t even know if that clue had been left intentionally by my corrupt executioner.”
Tsk tsk. What are things these days?
In front of the old man who clicked his tongue, Dallon drained the remaining coffee to the last drop.
Of course, I listened to everything the old man said without missing a single word.
Superhuman senses and intelligence are for times like this.
“It was the luck of a lifetime for that child to meet you. A warrior who single-handedly annihilates hundreds of Frogmen and kills their owner. “I couldn’t believe it when they said he was a silver-plated mercenary.”
“You can’t know a person just by looking at their identity card.”
“That is correct. “Because everyone has their own story.”
The old man smiled lowly and placed his heavy bag on the desk.
“It’s conservative. One gold coin and one hundred silver coins. “I thought it would be inconvenient to use if I only gave you gold coins, so I prepared half in silver coins.”
“What a delicate consideration. “Thank you.”
“And I’m talking about the additional compensation that was delivered to Sienna.”
This time, a small leather bag came onto the desk. The old man opened the bag and showed its contents.
Dallen slightly raised his eyebrows.
“portion?”
“It’s a regeneration potion. “I thought you would need it since you are a warrior who uses a sword.”
A potion wasn’t that bad. High-quality regeneration potions sold at the Magic Tower are sold for more than twenty silver coins per small bottle.
It looks like there are a dozen of those things in that bag, so even if you just take a rough guess, the amount is far more than the amount of money you received as compensation.
But the old man closed the bag again and put it under the table.
Dallen’s eyebrows twitched. What are you giving or taking away?
“But I don’t think you need this.”
“…What did you say?”
“That’s literally it. “I don’t know what they did, but would someone who has inherited some of the dragon’s blood need such low-level regenerative power?”
Dallen almost reached for the axe for a moment.
He would have driven the ax into the old man’s head if it had not been for the fact that the old man’s shining eyes had not been hostile towards him and that he had not yet found a new ax to replace the one he had broken.
The old man must have read the fate that passed by in a flash and hurriedly took a step back. He said.
“Take it easy. I never meant to harm you. “I just want to make a suggestion.”
“what?”
Dallen slowly clenched his fists under the desk. If there was no axe, fists were a useful alternative.
The old man opened his mouth with a meaningful smile.
“Instead of this potion bag, I would like to offer you the opportunity to choose another reward.”
***
“If you turn around the alley over there, you’ll see it.”
Penny walked ahead at a brisk pace. Dallen followed behind leisurely.
It was about the time when the sun was setting. The city at dusk was crowded and beautiful as always.
‘You chose well. It will be a bigger opportunity for you.’
As a result, Dallen followed the elder wizard’s suggestion.
I chose it not because of his threats or persuasion, but purely because it seemed like it would be more beneficial.
In fact, I had to receive a bag of regeneration potions, so I had a few left over and planned to sell them at a reasonable price through Sienna.
He had the regenerative factor of dragon’s blood, so he didn’t really need the potion. The regeneration potion was not intended to be used during battle.
“It’s here! “The blacksmith shop run by my uncle!”
Kang – Kang –
It is a commercial district located slightly down an alley from Blacksmith Street.
The blacksmith shop run by Penny’s uncle was located in the area.
Dallen chuckled as he looked at the old sign that said ‘Mr. Vero’s Blacksmith’. The name of the store isn’t very cool.
“uncle! I’m here! “It’s Penny!”
“…!”
At that moment, something caught his senses.
Dallen stopped Penny as she tried to rush into the blacksmith shop.
“Uh huh?”
The moment when Dallen pulled her with a surprised expression to the point where she wouldn’t get hurt.
Crash!
The blacksmith, who was muscular and stocky, came out the door and rolled several times in Penny’s spot.
“Ah, three beol. So, you should have repaid the interest on time. Isn’t that right, blacksmith?”
“Uncle Vero!”
A hoodlum came out from inside the door holding a dagger. Penny ran to the fallen blacksmith.
And in front of that, Dallon couldn’t believe his eyes.
‘Leberon Ahakim.’
Because the blacksmith’s face was a face he knew.
‘Smelter of Mithril.’
A blacksmith who continues to grow until the end of the game and creates the best weapons for those fighting against evil.
One of the main NPCs who rose from the scene of miserable failure and helped humanity postpone its destruction even a little.
‘Isn’t this the person who originally appeared at the right time?’
Although there were some discrepancies from the future he knew.
“Oh, my pretty niece has arrived. Hey inspiration. If you don’t have money, give me that bitch. Do you know anything? “If the owner of the store catches your eye, he will repay half of your debt.”
“This piece of shit has a pierced mouth…!”
“Now, if you don’t like that, then hand over your hand hair like you promised. How much did they give you for each one? “One gold coin?”
chin.
Dallen grabbed the wrist of the gangster who was approaching with a sharp dagger with a hand as thick as a bear’s paw.
“What is it? You fucking bastard. “Why don’t you let go of this right now?”
“Hey, you scoundrel.”
If you can recruit named NPCs, what does it matter if the future is slightly out of sync?
“If that old man’s wrist is worth one gold coin, how much is that wrist?”
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