Chapter 238: Chapter 238: Forging
Translator: 549690339
An entire half-hour.
The average temperature in the blacksmith’s area was 108℃.
Even on the outskirts, there were temperatures exceeding fifty degrees.
Han Dong and Winry’s clothing were soaked with sweat. Thankfully, Winry was wearing a black vest, otherwise, there would have been ‘trouble’.
Half an hour passed.
The smithy had undergone a massive change.
A mass of iron chains stretched across the open air, molten iron converging in the center, resembling a volcano-like structure.
Blacksmith Atros was suspended in mid-air, pierced by the iron chains. He had ended his sinful life… freed in another way.
As for Togu.
Because he was too reckless in the early stages, he suffered heavy injuries and was currently soaking in the molten iron pool, taking a long-awaited ‘bath’… ever since leaving Old Derry Town, Togu hasn’t had a bath for a while.
“This…”
Winry, leaning on the periphery, could hardly believe what she had just seen in the battle scene.
It was like a fight taking place in the depths of Hell, two power-type demons grappling head-on.
This bald demon, no matter how he was beaten, no matter what strikes he took, always had the power to rise and continue to fight… felt as if he’s trying to exhaust his opponent to death.
At the end of the fight, the blacksmith was completely worn out.
But Togu, despite his body being full of wounds, still kept a normal state, yearning to continue taking hits.
“Vice-Captain…this is also your Summoned Creature?!”
The stronger Togu was, it also meant that Han Dong was becoming more powerful… Winry was even gradually developing a sense of admiration in her heart.
“Yes.”
Han Dong grabbed Winry, who was still in a daze, and they headed to the center of the blacksmith’s area.
“Togu, do you want to continue soaking or do you want to go rest… your injuries seem heavy.”
“Please let me stay here. Opportunities for such baths are rare (In Demon Language).”
“Okay… I’ll call for you when forging is complete.”
Since the blacksmith was killed.
The ‘Hell Bone Fire’ gear fell as expected … a blunt weapon, due to its considerably different type, could not be absorbed by Chen Li’s kitchen knife.
After thinking about it, he decided to give it to Winry as a favor.
“Winry, this thing should suit you quite well.”
“Ah… no, I don’t want it!”
Winry always felt she didn’t contribute in this mini BOSS battle, so she didn’t deserve any spoils of war.
“Take it. I can’t use it anyway. The ‘Chaos Weapon’ should have a strange effect in the Fate Space.”
Faced with Han Dong’s strong demand, Winry nodded.
“Then… thank you, Vice-Captain.
But I can’t use it now because I don’t resist ‘Pollution’ very well… As we’ve been operating outside the city, we need to fight against the Polluted Life, it’s not ideal to use such a double-edged sword.
I can only store it for now.”
Winry had heard about the Chaos Weapon from her master.
Because of the ‘Pollution’ trait, it can greatly increase the probability of passing through the Fate Space … Moreover, the weapon itself also has a special effect similar to the ‘Fate Weapon’.
“Yes, keep it and use it later.”
Winry easily slung the huge hammer on her back. Regarding weight, it seemed far less than her big backpack full of various materials, and did not hinder her actions at all.
“Come with me…”
The two entered the inner chamber of Blacksmith Atros.
The interior was equipped with excellent blacksmith’s equipment and various metal materials, which could be used to create a variety of basic equipment.
“Vice-Captain, didn’t you say there would be helpers? If I craft it by myself, it might also take more than five hours.”
“Wait, there should be a batch of blacksmith apprentices here.”
Han Dong easily found the hidden compartments in the blacksmith’s inner chamber using ‘The Eye’.
In a small room.
More than ten blacksmith apprentices were sleeping on bunk beds… That’s right, to ensure that the forging process wasn’t interrupted, there were always more blacksmith apprentices prepared, taking turns to rest and switch shifts.
“Create basic slaves.”
According to the knowledge recorded in the Eye Book, Han Dong could use the little demon eye to enslave these lowest-ranked and weak-minded heretics outside the city.
Buzz
The moment the Little Demon Eye opened.
This group of awakened apprentices was unable to move.
Transmitted through visual pollution, a higher level of consciousness that made these apprentices more subjugated.
Such basic slavery could only be used on these heretics who do not exceed the range of human beings. It required a certain amount of time and was not suitable for use in combat.
As for a higher level, Han Dong could not do it.
Forced slavery could even damage the eyeball.
In no time, Han Dong led a group of apprentices back to the blacksmith’s inner chamber to assist Winry in crafting the equipment.
“How long will it take to finish?”
“Wow… so many!! It will be alright within an hour, at the beginning I thought there would only be 1 or 2 assistants.”
“Alright! Let’s get to work.”
“Okay!”
Each profession has its own expertise.
As the blacksmith’s hammer struck the surface of the iron drill, the rhythmic sound of forging echoed within the inner chamber. Meanwhile, Winry’s eyes also reflected the changes accordingly.
She was accurately crafting the weapon based on the image in her memory.
Red ponytail,
Wheat colored skin,
Sweat-soaked muscular arms,
The absolutely focused eyes,
For a while, Han Dong was in a daze looking at her. It was just like himself when he was immersed in studying cell knowledge in the laboratory.
It only took an hour.
All sorts of equipment like weapons and armors, same as those of Meat Shield Johnny led by the third major squad, were forged completely.
The resemblance was up to 95%… It was hard for onlookers to find any difference.
“Very good!”
Staring at such equipment, Han Dong’s plan advanced another step.
Winry, however, did not clearly understand the purpose of these counterfeit equipment from the Vice Captain… but she knew one thing, the vice captain certainly had some ingenious tactics.
“Winry, put this equipment in your backpack… when the time is ripe, take it out and use it.”
“Okay, where are we going next?”
Han Dong moved the ‘Key of the Blacksmith’, “Let’s find a not so hot room on the ‘third floor’ in the castle and rest… we’ll rest in the castle tonight.’
“Alright…” Han Dong’s words sounded a little odd, and Winry seemed a bit shy.
The castle, despite having a four-story structure.
But the first and second floors were connected, and you could transfer up and down using the stairs.
But to go to the third floor, one must get the necessary ‘Key’ from the family executives.
Since the third floor was designated as the office and rest area for the executives, and there were many secrets about the Stuart Family there, it’s a very important floor.
In terms of the building structure, it was completely separated from the floors below, and could only be accessed by keys that the family executives carry.
As for the fourth floor of the castle, it belonged to a deeper area… only the direct relatives of the Great Lord could move around on the fourth floor.
“Let’s go!”
After putting Togu back in prison to heal his injuries.
Han Dong led Winry out of the blacksmith’s area.
As they walked through the winding and confusing corridors on the first floor of the castle, they unexpectedly ran into another team exploring the castle.