Chapter 178: My Lady, I'm Going to Forge Some Serious Iron

Chapter 178: My Lady, I'm Going to Forge Some Serious Iron



As Rain focused on the annotation, his eyebrows furrowed in surprise after a few seconds.

The annotation read: Secret Silver Engraved Armor, Slightly Amplifies Spell Power.

Hmm? Here's a common knowledge.

It's worth noting that almost all metal knight plate armors hinder the manipulation of mysterious side energy particles by spiritual power, weakening it by about half, one, or even higher, depending on the metal material of the plate armor.

Otherwise, are wizards and apprentice wizards fools?

Why would they choose to fight in thin wizard robes instead of thick knight plate armor, which offers higher defense? Rain had already sensed this in previous battles.

"My Lady, I need to use the Crowley family's blacksmith shop as soon as possible. Perhaps I'll also need some assistance from the blacksmiths," Rain said, turning to the beautiful lady.

They had imagined this scene before, but the protagonist was their son, Rain. They had envisioned that after their son made a name for himself, he would become a noble knight lord, admired by the people.

Both Old Rain and his sister Mint looked at Rain with widened eyes, their mouths slightly agape, expressing their surprise at what he had just said.

"After that, you can come back first. There are many things to attend to at the new manor, and my parents may need you to accompany them," Rain added.

After estimating the spiritual power consumption of the Spell Pyrotouch, he quickly had the blacksmiths in the shop help him make seven or eight identical clay molds.

First, the primary material was secret silver ingots.

"Perhaps it won't take long for the blacksmith to reach Level 5!"

Additionally, Rain was certain that he no longer needed the assistance of the forge for heating. Instead, he could rely solely on the wizard spell 'Pyrotouch' to melt ordinary iron ingots with a melting point around 1500°.

"Rain, what's going on?" Mother Emma asked, her expression filled with concern.

At that moment, a stunningly beautiful lady, accompanied by a graceful noble lady, emerged from the mansion. They were none other than Baroness Crowley, Jennifer, and Jenny.

However, Rain soon thought of another issue.

"Once my family moves to the county city, I can go to the blacksmith shop and try my hand at forging. If all goes well, perhaps in two or three days, I can raise my blacksmithing level to Level 5!"

"Of course," Rain nodded.

With a charming smile, Jennifer approached Rain and familiarly took his mother, Emma, by the hand. "Just call me Jennifer, Emma. I'm currently serving as the housekeeper at Baron Ryan's Manor," she said in a down-to-earth manner.

Rain was already content with his current living situation.

As for the other items, including the new house in Shangjin Town, Rain asked the night watchman, Matteo, to help him deal with them.

"Hmm? The chest plate of the Lance Knight Set is made by casting two large iron plates, one for the front and one for the back, and then combining them."

Rain understood his parents' concerns, but he shook his head. "I'm afraid not. Since the new manor is located in the nobility district of the county city, safety will be more assured. If we stay in Shangjin Town, it'll be much more dangerous."

After cooling the iron, Rain picked up the blacksmith's hammer and began hammering, shaping and smoothing the metal. Finally, he assembled the front and back plates, creating a complete 'Muscular Chest Plate.'

Rain glanced at his father and nodded slightly.

Rain realized that he hadn't explained himself clearly, which had startled his family.

"But with you there, won't it be safe?" Mint asked, her eyes shining as she clung to her brother Rain's sleeve.

The production process involved casting the armor directly from a mold, resulting in a lower quality compared to the meticulously forged armor. However, according to the parchment scroll, this Lance Knight Set seemed to be designed for mass production.

After all, one must take things one step at a time.

[Your skill Chest Plate Forging has improved. Experience gained: +33]



"By the way, several servants and a team of guards have already moved in to clean and guard the place," Rain instructed.

Previously, they had only heard Rain mention that he had become a baron. However, they had never considered the potential impact of his new status on various aspects of their lives.

This time, Rain only gained 5 points of blacksmithing experience. It was evident that the experience gained from crafting the Lance Knight chest plate significantly decreased as his blacksmithing level increased.

She thought Rain wanted to talk to her, but the next moment, she realized her misunderstanding after hearing what Rain said.

Young Mint clung tightly to her brother Rain's sleeve, looking anxious.

Rain explained, "The blacksmith shop isn't a place for a noble lady like yourself. However, you can take me there first and introduce me to the shop's manager. Perhaps I'll need some assistance from them in the form of a small favor."

Title: The Blacksmith's Journey

As expected, Rain's confusion grew as he read further, and he found a process mentioned in the parchment scroll, referred to as "engraving." It described the need to carve and outline mysterious lines and symbols on the surface of the forged secret silver plate armor.

"So, Mint, you don't want your brother to worry about your safety from afar, do you?"

"If the experience reward for the Lance Knight chest armor is high, should I consider leveling my blacksmithing to level 6 before considering a promotion to an armorer?"

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At this moment, Rain's spirit power had reached an impressive 25 points, causing the power of his spell, 'Pyrotouch,' to further intensify.

"It's good news! I've been granted a title, and the Empire has arranged for a baron's manor in the county city," Rain explained eagerly.

What left a deep impression on Rain was the chest plate of the Lance Knight plate armor set, which turned out to be a rare 'muscular chest plate.'

Previously, they could only imagine having better food, better accommodations, and perhaps the luxury of traveling by carriage. But that was the extent of their expectations.

When he heard Rain's words unintentionally, Old Rain nearly fell off his recliner in shock.

As Rain's blacksmithing level reached level 5, he gained another attribute point and skill point.

"If there's anything you need, feel free to let me know. By the way, how about I take you on a tour of the new manor right now?"

Inside the blacksmith's forge, seven or eight iron ingots glowed red-hot.

"Um... Rain, do we have to move? We're quite comfortable here, and we're happy. We're also familiar with the neighbors, but if we move to the county city..." Mother Emma hesitantly asked.

"Brother, does this mean I'll have someone to play with?" Mint eagerly broke the silence, a hint of happiness in her voice.

[You focused on the forging of the Lance Knight chest armor, Blacksmithing Skill Experience +32]



With that, the remaining attribute points on the system panel reached 2, and the remaining skill points reached 6, the highest in history.

She had always been confident in her brother's strength.

If the core skills could be retained, there would be no issues at all.

Rain waved to the male servants, "Come here, take these things down. Everyone else, return to your duties."

One advantage of the Lance Knight set was that it only required ordinary iron ingots for forging, making material collection convenient and the price relatively cheap. It was ideal for mass production and gaining experience.

However, the most crucial factor was the one-month vacation granted by Count Habsburg.

Jennifer, a perceptive and elegant lady, would not allow such an awkward situation to occur.

"Yes, sir!" the servants replied.

"I'll start packing then, Rain," Mother Emma nodded and turned to prepare their belongings.

Before reaching Goldspark Town, Rain had already thoroughly understood the entire production process of the Lance Knight set.

The guards continued to fulfill their duties, while three male servants went to the back of the carriage to help with the luggage.

Rain carefully studied the production process of the Lance Knight set, referring to Volume I of the manual again.

After just over two seconds, a crimson light appeared in front of Rain's palm.

"Rain, this place is huge," Mother Emma marveled as she walked around, taking in the surroundings.

If the promotion to an armorer only took two or three days, it wouldn't be a significant issue. After all, settling the family and handling some miscellaneous matters would require that amount of time.

Old Rain and Mother Emma were stunned when they heard that she was the noble 'Baroness Crowley.' They turned to look at Rain, their eyes full of questions, as if wondering, 'Is this noble and elegant lady really our housekeeper?' 'Is this possible?'

After returning home for lunch with Jennifer, Jenny, and the family, Rain immersed himself in the blacksmith shop! Finally, under the bright moonlight, a delightful system notification appeared: [Congratulations! Your blacksmithing level has increased!]



Rain had just thought of an idea, remembering a book he had read about the application of Pyrotouch in blacksmithing.

Rain raised his hands, holding them about 30-40 centimeters away from the forge, suspended in the air.

In Old Rain's eyes, the large house they currently lived in was a dream come true.

Rain's words caused Mother Emma, who had just turned to leave, to freeze in her tracks.

"Perhaps there are untold stories behind each death."

"Even though the experience reward is substantial at blacksmithing level 5, it doesn't guarantee the same for level 6. In the past, when I leveled up, the experience required for skill upgrades significantly decreased."

When the servants and guards saw Rain's family alight from the carriage, they respectfully greeted them, "Baron Rain, good day to you!"

Rain calmed his surprise and carefully examined the production process and flow of the secret silver ornate plate armor.

As soon as Mother Emma stepped off the carriage, she was stunned to see two rows of people standing neatly on either side of the mansion's entrance. One row consisted of uniformly dressed male and female servants, while the other was made up of fully armed guards.

[Your skill in chest plate forging has improved. Experience gained: +30]



"Mother, we might have to move again. You can start packing now."

Rain was, of course, familiar with secret silver, a rare ore known for its excellent compatibility with various energy particles.

The chest plate he envisioned was similar to those worn by ancient Spartan warriors, showcasing the contours of the chest and abdominal muscles. However, for practicality, it would be much thinner.

As Rain continued to channel his psychic power, the already blazing forge suddenly erupted with a surge of flames, rapidly increasing the temperature. The seven or eight iron ingots visibly began to glow and soften, then slowly melted like candles.

[Note: After changing professions to Armorer, the original Blacksmith panel will be integrated into the new Armorer profession panel, and the core Blacksmith skills will be retained.]



[Your focus on lance knight chest plate forging has improved. Blacksmithing experience gained: +31]



Before long, Rain's family was quickly seated in a carriage, arriving at the entrance of their new manor.

Upon learning the reason for the move, Mother Emma patted her chest in relief and scolded with a smile, "Really, you should have explained things more clearly."

Suddenly, Rain's eyes lit up.

The reason for choosing a large and heavy chest plate instead of smaller knight plate armor parts like vambraces was that only the chest plate didn't require an extensive hammering process.

As Rain delved deeper into the path of a wizard, it was likely that the one-tenth reduction in power would eventually surpass the defensive capabilities of the chrome iron plate armor set.

But soon, she poked her head out from behind Rain, curiously examining her surroundings and the strangers calling her "Miss."

At this moment, a system notification appeared: [You have completed the forging of the lance knight chest plate, and your understanding of it has improved!]



The female servants eagerly led the way.

Rain could clearly sense the floating flame energy particles rapidly gathering in front of his outstretched palm.

Both of them, of course, understood the significance of this matter concerning their son's future. They immediately realized that the issue wasn't about whether they wanted to move but rather ensuring that Rain could focus on his journey without worries, which meant the entire family had to relocate to the county town.

[Your skill in chest plate forging has improved. Experience gained: +33]



Rain didn't quite understand the principle behind this step, but it was evident that this was the key to the secret silver ornate plate armor's ability to slightly enhance spell power. Just as Rain was pondering this question, a flash of lightning suddenly crossed his mind.

Rain decided to start crafting the lance knight chest plate.

At the moment, he didn't have the time or energy to investigate this matter. It was clear that it would likely consume a significant amount of his time and energy.

He wasn't even an armorer yet, let alone proficient in the art of engraving. How could he possibly create the most challenging secret silver ornate plate armor?

The kind expression and warm words of the beautiful woman immediately put Emma at ease.

Although she had never seen such decorations and styles before, they exuded a subtle luxury that she found appealing.

After a brief introduction, Jennifer had already returned, while Rain asked the blacksmith to prepare an empty room, clay molds, and a large quantity of iron ingots.

Rain couldn't help but smile bitterly at the seductive look in the beautiful woman's eyes, thinking to himself, "Madam, I'm here for serious blacksmithing, not that kind of 'hammering.' Of course, I can't be so direct."

At this moment, Old Rain and Emma's heads were buzzing.

Rain hesitated for a moment, pondering briefly before shaking his head slightly.

Then, he began to softly chant an incantation.

After a few minutes, Rain opened a small gate, pouring the scorching molten iron from the forge into the clay mold.

Rain nodded at the two of them and smiled, saying, "Father, Mother, let Miss Jenny show you around. I have some matters to discuss with Baroness Crowley."

For example, the chrome iron set reduced Rain's spell power by about one and a half times.

Rain's face showed contemplation.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to explain how he could combine his forging skills with the intricate art of engraving so seamlessly.

Therefore, he needed to settle his family as soon as possible and then head to Rosby County's Golden Coast to seek further training from Master Gunther Otinger.

"Mother, just bring the essentials. At the new manor, everything from beds to quilts and even clothes has already been prepared for us."

Rain realized that his life was about to change completely from what it had been before.

So, when he witnessed the effect of the secret silver ornate plate armor—'Slightly Amplifies Spell Power'—it challenged his previous understanding.

Rain thought for a moment and muttered to himself, "It seems that the late Baron Crowley wasn't as simple as I thought."

Rain gently caressed his sister's smooth hair and said, "My dear sister, I'll be embarking on a long journey soon to improve my strength. I'll be away for about a month."

The next morning, after loading the Crowley family's valuables onto their carriage, Rain's family set off for the county town.

Upon hearing the words 'strength enhancement,' Rain repeatedly cast the spell 'Spell Pyrotouch,' melting and pouring eight pairs of clay molds, and after cooling, he proceeded with the hammering and assembling.

[You have learned a new skill - Chest Plate Forging]



Old Rain and his sister Mint hurriedly ran out from the backyard.

However, if they delayed too long, it would be counterproductive.

At this stage, Rain planned to first create the simplest plate armor set, the Lance Knight Set, by raising his Blacksmithing Level to 5.

But they never expected that one day, they would be treated with such respect.

Apparently, in the face of such a significant matter, men seemed to be more decisive than women.

In other words, if Rain's spell 'Spell Pyrotouch' could successfully cooperate with chest plate forging, then within a short time, he could create a Lance Knight chest plate, thereby gaining considerable Blacksmithing Skill Experience.

Old Rain nodded in agreement, "Yes, Rain, we're quite comfortable here, and the surroundings are familiar. If we go to the county town, we won't know anyone around."

Mother Emma and Old Rain exchanged glances.

One hour later.

This new manor was at least ten streets better than the new house in Shangjin Town.

On the one hand, by crafting the Lance Knight Set, Rain could raise his Blacksmithing Level to 5, and on the other hand, the third prerequisite for promoting to Armorer was to independently forge ten pieces of qualified plate armor.

"Of course, Baron Rain, I can take you there right now," the beautiful woman said respectfully and formally, considering the presence of others.

This statement caused the beautiful woman's face to turn slightly red.

This time, when they heard Rain mention 'servant' and 'guard,' they finally realized.

However, his current focus was still on improving his strength to face known and unknown challenges.

Nevertheless, it was evident that if the main material used was simply silver ingots, it would still be insufficient to achieve the effect mentioned in the notes of slightly amplifying spell power.

[You focus on Lance Knight chest plate forging, Blacksmithing Skill Experience +32]



As for the Silver Ingot Ornate Plate Armor, it would have to be put on hold for now.

However, for Rain at this stage, the primary issue was solving the problem of whether or not he had a spell, rather than pursuing the ultimate power of a particular spell, so he wasn't too concerned about it.

Hiss! The experience points! The efficiency! Using spells in forging was terrifying! Moreover, it could further accelerate the process.

"If this crafting technique is used, it seems I can combine this process with the spell 'Spell Pyrotouch,' thereby greatly improving efficiency."

"Alright, let's pack up now!" Old Rain declared, settling the matter.

Rain had already figured out a solution.

Upon returning home, Rain's first words after entering startled Mother Emma.

After some thought, Rain forged a Lance Knight chest plate once more.

Therefore, without hesitation, Rain decided to change his profession immediately! [Prerequisites for Blacksmith Promotion to Armorer: 1. Blacksmith Level 5 or higher; 2. Strength and Constitution 12 points or higher; 3. Independently forge ten pieces of qualified plate armor; 4. Current Armoring Related Knowledge meets the conditions! Yes/No to Armorer profession change?]



Wait, something's wrong?

At this moment, the system almost flooded the screen with notifications:

"We'll see later! We still don't know how much experience the system will reward for crafting a Lance Knight chest plate."

"Madam, Miss, over here," Rain said, leading them to a separate melting room in the Crowley Family Blacksmith Shop.

This technique was clearly not something the rough blacksmiths could master; instead, it seemed like a mysterious technique! Could it be that the late Baron Crowley was not only an Armorer but also an experienced Apprentice Wizard?

However, Rain soon shook his head slightly.

After reading it again, Rain chose 'Yes' without hesitation.

[Ding! Promotion to Armorer successful. Strength +2, Constitution +2. Armoring Mastery Lv1 acquired.]



Hmm! A new core skill! Rain's face lit up with joy. Core skills almost always brought him immediate and noticeable strength enhancements.

It remained to be seen if this time would be the same.

(End of Chapter)

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