Chapter 73: Runes of Spirit
Aunei
After interrogating the assassin, I checked Vulcanus Forge’s commission list. The Black Guild’s request was there, with a hefty fee. I crafted their gear, one by one. – Good job,…
Aunei
Chapter 72: The Trap of Runes
The assassin cracked faster than expected. – Aaargh! Stop, stop! I’ll talk, just stop! – Stop? Still not getting it, huh? Crackle! – Stop! Please, I beg you! I’ll talk!…
Chapter 71: The Siege of Shadows
No one in Vulcanus Guild had fought humans to the death. But monster hunting in gates? We’d done that to exhaustion. Among them, humanoid monsters like orcs and lizardmen. Our…
Chapter 70: The Assassin’s Gambit
– Ta-da! Done! The crafting room. Where Crafting 1, 2, and Dismantling 1, 2 worked. I finished expanding the third floor. It took nearly 24 hours per room, so I…
Chapter 69: Echoes of Envy
– So, what kinds of runes are there? – Lots! So many! – Which ones, exactly? – Too many! – Ugh… Rune Engraving. The first test showed its immense potential.…
Chapter 68: Runes of the Forge
Hephaestus’ Forge. The stone door opened. – Ugh, hot. A sweltering heat hit me upon entering. Stronger than Zone 1’s Forge. The interior was largely unchanged. Rusty, ancient gear hung…
Chapter 67: Threads of Hephaestus
– Left! Swish! – Right! Swish! The third assistant forged with Smith’s Soul. Weaver 1. Crafted with loyalty, it followed my orders faithfully. The target: the moth on the ceiling.…
Chapter 66: The Forge of Dragons
Zone 2’s secret area. Pure darkness. Without the Unextinguished Flame, I’d have been blind. – This torch performs well. Crafted in haste, its Illumination ability lit the surroundings perfectly. Brighter…
Chapter 65: The Hidden Flame
Days later, all hundred Vulcanus Guild members gathered in the guild building. The reason was singular. Today celebrated their growth and Vulcanus personally upgrading or crafting gear to match their…
Chapter 64: The Reaper’s Redemption
Orcs are dangerous. Why? Their size, larger than humans? Overwhelming numbers? Immense strength? All true. But Hunters fear orcs most for their intelligence. – Squeal! Surround them! Don’t let the…