Sculpting was an art that anyone could enjoy, but only one could master!
Although he wasn’t in a hurry, he had already guessed that the information he needed wasn’t easy to obtain.
Chapter 3: The Secret Commissioned Statue
Weed left the administrative agency and took a look around Kuruso properly.
The Dwarven Blacksmith and other Artisans were on the streets creating something items ceaselessly. There were also Blacksmith shops such as Fabio’s, Bambi’s, and Exper’s.
The names listed above are probably Blacksmiths who made a lot of money from the sale of distinguished items, that they’d crafted. Once the required contribution has been made to the Kingdom, it’s possible to become Knighted, and own a house or villa.
‘In Kuruso, people are evaluated based on their Blacksmithing skill.’
Unlike sewing and other crafting skills, Dwarves, by nature loved to gather high quality materials, and use the best of their Blacksmithing expertise, forge something new.
“I am the dwarf, Heins. The deadline is almost up, but is there a person who is willing take up the challenge of making 100 window panes with me? It’s a request from the blacksmith’s workshop.”
Colleagues were appropriated based on necessity, even in Kuruso.
“What an excessive request. We have to make 20 pieces of armor, but the conditions are a bit difficult to meet. We’re looking for experts in smelting with a smithing skill of at least Beginner Level 8. You’ll have to provide your own materials, and the cost will be about 300 Gold. This job is only available to dwarves who are interested in skill growth!”
“Monsters have appeared in 8 tunnels, making it difficult to mine. We need to take back these tunnels and restore peace. The pay is 20 gold per person.”
“Every single protective armor must be well made. It’s the Armor shop owner’s request, but I have to make and deliver shields with over 30 defense. Shall we make them together, Dwarf?”
In every castle or village, there was a place set aside for recruiting companions and buying and selling supplies for quests. And inside this place, they crafted their wares, therefore there were many requests to obtain the necessary materials.
When it comes to commissions, it is better to gather colleagues rather than trying to complete it alone.
Thanks to various commission that were constantly being given out, Dwarves with low skill level were given many chances to improve their skills.
Kuruso!
Named after the Ancient Dwarven Kingdom, a glorious city for all Dwarven Craftsmen!
Dwarven houses’ entrances were small and narrow, but the ceilings were high enough for a human to enter.
Inside various shops, there were dozens of different weapons and armors on display.
Among the many things, next to a blacksmith’s shop, was a pub where Dwarves drank alcohol.
“In my opinion, the weapon I made this time turned out good. It’s well suited to strike the heads of the Orcs.”
“If you’re a blacksmith, you definitely have to live in Kuruso.”
“In the entire Versailles continent, we have the highest technology, we should be proud.”
Outside the pub, the Dwarven users noisy conversations could be heard.
Many people that entered from the back roads of the abandoned mine like Weed, were humans and Elves.
“Heueeeng! Why is everything so expensive.”
The beautiful user Elf’s face turned grouchy. She had found the bow with the perfect shape for her. However, the Dwarven seller said uprightly.
“We have no choice but to sell it at an expensive price to Elves. If you don’t want to buy it, scam!”
“Hueng, But I really do want it…”
“Then give me the money for it!”
“What should we do. Don’t you have enough money for it Lumiya?”
“No, I’m about 1500 gold short. I wish they would give us a slight discount. They don’t ever give us discounts.”
Grumpy Dwarves!
Unlike their fellow Elves and humans, Dwarves were not so favourable with them, or other races for that matter.
Although there were five beautiful elves inside the shop the price was not reduced by even 1 gold. Weed approached quietly to the side where the Elves and the Dwarves were bargaining.
However he did not have even the slightest desire to help the Elven women. He was just wondering what kind of quality the bows sold in Kuruso were.
Furthermore, this shop has garnered plenty of interest since it was located in the center of the Kuruso and was known for the high performance of the items it dealt.
Weed pointed at the bow the Elven woman wanted.
“I would like to look at this.”
“I was looking at this product first.”
The Elven women said with a sigh. However, Weed’s expression did not change.
“Is that so?”
“However, I don’t have enough money…”
“Then can I take a look at it?”
“But…”
As the Elven woman nodded, she received sharp glares from her companions.
Weed’s eyes shone as if he had captured prey!
The Dwarf owner readily handed him the bow.
“Our shop would be more thankful if a fellow Dwarf would use this bow.”
Weed took the bow that was handed to him and looked at it carefully.
“Identify!”
The Dwarf Unoban’s tribute to combat:
Durability: 40/40.
Damage: 65.
Range: 14.
A bow crafted for hunting by the Bow Craftsman Unoban.
Quick aim, and accurate. A powerful weapon made with a bowstring optimized for speed.
Restrictions:
Level 280.
Dexterity 730.
Archers, or Intermediate Warriors are able to use this item.
Options:
20 % speed increase
Improved penetration damage
Rapid fire Accuracy Improves
Steel, Flaming, and Poison arrows may be used.
‘Not bad.’
He received the information from his intermediate identify skills.
Because of his Intermediate Blacksmithing skill, Weed was able to get a more detailed information about the item.
— Weapon Production.
The attributes of the weapon can only be seen in the work of those who have raised their Blacksmith to the Intermediate level.
If you continuously use 45 steel arrows or more, the string will stretch and cause the range and accuracy to drop by 20 %.
The damage of arrows increases by 23 % on average.
Because this is one of the weapons the Craftsman Unoban made poorly, it’s center is not properly calibrated and there may be a deviation of about 15 cm when shooting at a range of 100m.
However, as a product that was made with faith, it can emit a light that guides the arrow on the proper flight path.
If a Blacksmith with more proficiency enhances the bow, there is a chance to slightly increase an arrow’s maximum range and damage.
After fidgeting with the bow for a while, Weed returned it.
“How much for this weapon?”
The Dwarf replied.
“15,500 gold.”
“Hmmm”
“Will you be buying it or not?”
Weed retreated a step.
“No, I will not be buying it.”
He was the person who had High Elves’ Bow. The reason why he was searching for items was not because he wanted to buy and use it but because he wanted to check the equipment’s price. That was the only reason he searched through the Dwarves’ equipment!
He had absolutely no desire on purchasing any weapon.
The Dwarf clicked his tongue.
“That’s too bad. Come to think of it, we Dwarves, don’t need a bow to win any battles.”