Chapter 102: Visiting the Craftsman
Chapter 102: Visiting the Craftsman
Lin Sai recounted everything that had happened at the mine.
After listening to Lin Sai's account, Andre understood the situation and prepared to head to the mine to investigate.
Just as Andre was about to depart, Lin Sai took the initiative to ask, "Uncle Andre, can I come with you?"
Andre shook his head and replied confidently, "You've been busy enough lately. Go back and get some rest."
"I can handle such a minor matter."
He finished speaking and left.
This five-stage Awakened warrior headed into the forest, and his figure soon disappeared without a trace under the cover of the trees.
Since Andre had already made up his mind, Lin Sai didn't interfere.
He chatted briefly with Anna, assuring her that there was no need to worry about the mine, as he had already driven away the monsters.
After leaving the Lord's Manor, Lin Sai headed towards the town.
His first stop in the afternoon was naturally the Craftsman's Cottage.
Lin Sai still had steel ingots to deliver to Joel, and the sooner he did it, the better.
A few minutes later, Lin Sai arrived at the Craftsman's Cottage.
It was afternoon, and Joel was grinding metal sheets in his workshop. Upon seeing Lin Sai enter, he almost ran back to continue his work.
Lin Sai waited for about a quarter of an hour.
As Joel's work seemed to be coming to an end, Lin Sai took out the steel ingots he had prepared: "Joel, I brought some things today. Let's see if you can use them."
"What things..." Joel wiped his hands and approached, but when he saw the materials Lin Sai had brought, especially the steel ingots, he was so surprised that the question he had prepared got stuck in his throat. "These... where did you get these steel ingots?"
Joel couldn't contain his curiosity and snatched the steel ingots from Lin Sai's hand.
With his skills as an Awakened craftsman, Joel could clearly distinguish the quality of these steel ingots. Their hardness and density were obviously superior to ordinary cast iron, and the composition had almost reached the ideal state! But what was even more astonishing was...
These steel ingots had a uniform shape, and their surfaces showed no signs of forging or casting.
Even with the best craftsmanship, it would be impossible to create such identical steel ingots with the same shape and no visible traces of forging or casting.
Joel was perplexed and could only seek help from Lin Sai, who had brought these steel ingots: "Lin Sai, quickly tell me, what's going on here?"
Lin Sai smiled and explained,
"They are products influenced by my craftsmanship."
Joel's expression immediately cleared up:
"Alright."
"Of course, I can use these things. They can be made together with the materials you gave me last time... wait, were those perfectly crafted monster materials you gave me before also made this way?"
Lin Sai shrugged, acknowledging the fact.
Joel looked at his friend in front of him, his eyes revealing a sense of helplessness, to the point where he couldn't even speak.
In the end, he could only tease,
"Once you leave the Hidden Frontier, sooner or later, a Grand Craftsman will take you under their wing."
Lin Sai chuckled, recalling his previous commission.
The current situation was different from before, so he quickly explained to Joel:
"By the way, Joel, my equipment has also been updated. Take a look and adjust your crafting plans accordingly."
As he spoke, Lin Sai placed his synthesized weapons on the table.
Joel picked them up one by one, examining them carefully. Soon, he recognized his own craftsmanship in these enhanced weapons. After all, the foundation for these strengthened weapons was laid by his own hands.
Then, Joel's gaze at Lin Sai became even more peculiar.
This guy clearly had the ability to craft such excellent equipment himself, yet he still came to seek Joel's help!
Lin Sai also understood the meaning behind Joel's gaze.
Before the other party could speak, he quickly explained, "Joel, don't get me wrong!"
"I've only just gained this ability. Before, I had no ability to craft equipment. And unlike you craftsmen, my ability can only create simple things within the rules. I can't unleash the kind of wondrous creativity that true craftsmen have!"
"..."
"It's as if I can do whatever I want." Joel muttered under his breath, but he was flattered by Lin Sai's praise and soon accepted this explanation.
"Alright, alright."
Taking the steel ingot, Joel fiddled with the metal sheet on the table.
"In that case, I should indeed change my manufacturing plan. You definitely won't need ordinary weapons here."
Hearing the word 'weapons,' Lin Sai remembered one of her purposes for coming to the Craftsman's Cottage and took the opportunity to ask Joel, "Joel, I also want to commission you to make a special item."
Joel immediately became interested.
He leaned forward, resting his hands on the table, and his gaze towards Lin Sai carried a hint of a smile.
"A special item? Tell me about it!"
Lin Sai began to explain, gesturing as she spoke, "It's a flintlock mechanism, mainly using the trigger to ignite the flint and ignite a small amount of gunpowder..."
As a craftsman, Joel was eager to take on the challenge of crafting this item.
After listening to Lin Sai's explanation, he stood in place, pondering for a while, then drew on the workbench before finally nodding in agreement, "It sounds challenging, but I think I can make it."
"Lin Sai, how big do you want this item to be?"
Lin Sai wasn't planning to make a cannon; she only wanted a flintlock gun, so she gestured with her palm, "About five to six centimeters. Just leave enough space for the gun barrel and the wooden handle."
Joel confidently said, "Then leave it to me. I can deliver the finished product to you in about a week!"
Lin Sai smiled back, "You're helping me again this time."
After chatting for a while, Lin Sai even gave Joel some of her magnets.
Then, he bid farewell to the young craftsman and prepared to leave the cottage.
However, just as Lin Sai reached the front room and was about to open the door, someone stopped him.
The person was Joel's teacher, Iriel.
The robust elderly man blocked Lin Sai and led him to the living room, where they both sat down at the table.
Iriel poured a cup of hot water for Lin Sai and then spoke, "Lin Sai, I know you and Joel are good friends."
"Did you come to see him today just to commission the item I mentioned earlier?"
Lin Sai naturally nodded, "Yes, I just got some materials from the mine, so I came to ask Joel for help."
"It's good for young people to spend time together and communicate." Iriel first acknowledged the relationship between Lin Sai and Joel, and then continued, "But Lin Sai, the town has been a bit different lately, haven't you noticed?"
"..."
Alright, here it comes.
Hearing this opening, Lin Sai knew he couldn't avoid this matter.
The Awakened in town were subtly divided into two factions, led by Joel's teacher, Iriel, who began persuading Lin Sai.
After all, the other party was an elder, and today, they had come to the Craftsman's Cottage with a request for their student.
Lin Sai honestly nodded, "Yes, I know everything."
Seeing Lin Sai's frankness, Iriel stopped being subtle and directly asked, "In that case, you should have your own thoughts on the matter."
"Which do you think is better: finding a way to breach Black Mountain or staying and guarding the town?"
(End of Chapter)
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