Magic, steel, heavy industry

Chapter 36 Adventurers

In the Silver City at night, several adventurers, reeking of alcohol, walked out of a stone tavern, laughing loudly.

Three men had their arms around each other's shoulders, while two female adventurers looked on helplessly at their three companions.

"Honestly, we agreed not to drink too much, and now we're like this again. Are we even going to the Thorn Jungle tomorrow?"

One of the short-haired girls, wearing tight leather armor, rubbed her head, feeling a headache coming on.

Another girl dressed as a priest gripped her wand tightly and smiled gently, "Sister Alan can only lose control of these three guys in the tavern."

"Don't worry, Alan, we definitely won't mess things up tomorrow!"

"Exactly! Don't you believe in our strength? This little bit of wine is nothing; it won't affect our hunting of magical beasts at all!"

The drunkards, their faces flushed, shouted confidently.

Alan couldn't help but kick each of them. "If you dare to affect tomorrow's mission, I won't let you off!"

After saying that, she looked at the gentle girl again, "Sylvia, take them back to the inn. I have an appointment with Master Longjin to retrieve my hidden blade tonight."

"Sister Ailan, why don't we go together? I've heard there have been a lot of thieves lately."

"Don't worry, no thief in this world would dare to target me."

Alan gave a bright smile, then watched her four companions leave before turning and walking down the small street behind her.

Master Longjin, one of the best master blacksmiths in Silverflow City, is the most low-key. He doesn't have a dazzling array of display cases or a grand storefront, so in the eyes of adventurers, he is the easiest to deal with.

Alan met Master Longjin two years ago and was amazed by his skills. No matter what kind of damage his equipment was, as long as it was sent to Master Longjin, he could repair it.

Of course, it's not cheap either.

The other day I delivered a hidden blade myself, and the repair fee alone cost two gold coins.

However, as an adventurer, Alan was happy to pay the money; she knew whose craftsmanship could guarantee her safety.

Soon, Elan arrived at Longjin's workshop and walked in skillfully.

"Strange? Where is Master Longjin?"

Alan frowned. At this time of year, Master Longjin would usually be waiting at the counter, since most adventurers would arrive at night.

And he's not the kind of person who would break a promise.

Just as Alan was about to shout, a strange man walked out from behind the counter with a smile on his face.

"Is this Ms. Alan? Are you here to retrieve the hidden blade?"

"Who are you? I've never seen you before."

"My name is Miles, and I am the eldest son of Master Longjin. I haven't been home for some reason."

The man was Miles. He was in a good mood, after all, his father hadn't scolded him, and his mother had made him his favorite meat pie from his childhood.

Alan looked puzzled. "Miles? Isn't Master Longjin's son named Al?"

"Al is my brother, Ms. Alan. Your hidden blade has been repaired. You can come to the backyard and try it out."

Miles enthusiastically handed over the hidden blade. Upon seeing his beloved equipment, Alan immediately put aside his doubts, excitedly took the hidden blade, and then attached it to his left arm.

"No need to try anymore. I know it's fully recovered as soon as it's on my arm. Please thank Master Longjin for me."

Alan gave a polite smile, turned around and was about to leave. Of course, the wages had been paid in advance.

"Please wait a moment!" Miles suddenly called out to Alan.

"Is there anything else?"

"That's right. I've heard that Ms. Alan is an excellent adventurer and has even formed her own adventure team. I think a strong person like you should have an indestructible weapon."

As Miles spoke, he pulled out a magic powder dagger.

Looking at the unremarkable dagger, Alan shook his head. "If you're just trying to sell me something, then don't bother. I don't need any more daggers."

"Wait a minute! This isn't an ordinary dagger. What if I told you it's from the Viran workshop in Anvil Territory, and it's the best dagger in the North?"

……

Alan didn't know how she left Longjin Workshop.

Anyway, when she came out, she had a dagger on her body and was missing 9 gold coins.

Nine gold coins! She had never seen such an expensive weapon before. The most expensive pair of swords she owned cost only five gold coins in total.

Moreover, this was a discounted price. According to Miles, the dagger was originally priced at 10 gold coins, but because she was one of the first customers to buy it, she received a 1-gold-coin discount.

Just crazy!

Alan wanted to say that, but after she tried the dagger with her own hands, she could no longer say it.

The strength of this magic powder dagger far surpassed any weapon she had ever seen. Even her twin blades could not pierce the skull of a magical beast so easily.

But this little dagger did just that. The feeling of being able to pierce through the bones of a magical beast with just a little force, without having to worry about damaging the blade, was something she could never forget after trying it once.

If I had been using this dagger during the last battle with the monster, the hidden blade wouldn't have been damaged.

Therefore, without hesitation, Alan took out all the gold coins he had and bought the magic powder dagger.

Of course, Miles also included a leather dagger pouch.

"Oh no, I'm completely broke. I'll have to mooch breakfast from Sylvia tomorrow..."

"But with this dagger, those guys will definitely respect me even more after the hunt ends tomorrow."

A smile appeared on Alan's lips; she was in a very good mood.

……

Not far outside Silver City, there is a magnificent little manor.

The garden is planted with flowers that never wither even in winter, and several servants respectfully stand guard in every corner of the manor. Maids in black and white dresses carry various delicacies, fruits, and wines, constantly entering the castle within the manor.

Inside the castle hall, a banquet was being held amidst laughter and joy.

Well-dressed gentlemen and elegant ladies toasted each other, introducing themselves in the bright candlelight, hoping to attract the attention of their crushes.

The banquet was attended not only by nobles and knights, but also by many wealthy freemen.

The person who hosted this banquet was none other than Viscount Raisman, a famous figure in Silverflow City.

In a corner of the banquet, the out-of-place Longjin casually sat in a chair, sipping the precious wine one sip after another.

Although he seemed to have no manners at all, those who knew his name, even nobles, would not look down on him; on the contrary, they would take the initiative to talk to him.

Because he was Master Longjin, one of the best blacksmiths in Silverflow City.

Of course, Longjin never liked attending such banquets and had refused the goodwill of countless nobles, but tonight was an exception.

Because the mysterious lord's messenger—McKin—was sitting right next to him.