The dwarf base at Silver mountain is quite unique. The entrance looks like a big cave with few dwarf settlements in front of it. The dwarf settlement is more like a barrack than residence for people.
There are many kinds of siege weapons from ballista to magic cannon with a huge enchanted wall surrounding it. he guesses even if the Rosewood kingdom fell from invasion, they still would be able to hold back the invader.
After passing through a series of tight inspections, they let Josep and the envoy pass into the giant cave.
The moment he goes inside it, "Alice, scan the entire area." As he ordered Alice in his mind.
"Scanning the area for 10 km radius. Success… Generating 3D map…" [Alice]
One of Alice's abilities is that she can scan a 10 km radius area and generate a real life 3D map. It is almost the same as his [scan] spell but she can do it silently without being noticed by others. Unlike his [scan] who created a lot of commotion when he cast it.
Alice's ability is based on my body perception, the higher my body perception the bigger the area she can scan. Now, he can only handle 10 km radius but it is already enough to cover the entire mountain.
From Alice's 3D map, he found that most of the dwarves live underground. The tunnel inside the cave itself is like a labyrinth. It is impossible for a stranger without a guide to go through this labyrinth except for Josep.
Following the guide, he found many huge stalactites with different colors. It is very beautiful that even blacksmith envoys began to appreciate it. Even though most of them already often see it every time they go to the dwarf inner base.
For the dwarf's guide, he became quite proud after looking at the human reaction except for Josep who acted indifferent.
He can still maintain his calm even after looking at such beautiful scenery. It is not because Josep doesn't like the scenery. But he already looked through more beautiful scenery many times from his past life.
Although most of his life on Earth was running, there is one of his personalities that always got his request fulfilled because of his trait. He is Sloth. Because of his unique personality, the others treat him like a precious younger brother and spoil him a lot.
He always likes to go to many beautiful sceneries just so he can sleep peacefully. Although, it means they need to travel to many dangerous places. Sloth also got a lot of dangerous weapons from Greed and became the no.1 sniper on Earth by using it.
Even though most of his reason is based on his laziness to attain long sleep. But, compared to other personalities, people can say that Sloth is the most docile among others. Although, when he cries usually Wrath begins to take over and destroy everything nearby.
While walking through the tunnel, Josep begins to remember about his past life. He missed his other personality that never shut up and kept rambling inside his head. Especially after going into unknown areas like this place.
Finally, after half an hour of passing through some shortcut and secret tunnel, they arrive at the real dwarf settlement. They arrive at the gigantic forging area. Many hammering sounds across the area can be heard. Mixing with some of the dwarf voices shouting to each other.
"My dear friend, Josep. Welcome to Silver mountain dwarf community, Silvandor." [Bardur]
A blue eyes dwarf with copper colored beard approached Josep with a big smile. But, Josep only looked at him expressionlessly.
"Umm… Sorry do I know you?" [Josep]
All the people nearby were stunned by the sudden reaction of Josep. The other side is one of the prestigious dwarf members from the ironhead clan. But Josep seemed to look at him like nobody.
"Umm… I am the one that challenges you in the guil..." [Bardur]
Before he could finish his sentence, Josep interrupted him.
"Ahh… I remember now. You are that lousy blacksmith that gave me some pocket money last time. If I am not wrong your name is Bordor… no it's not right. It must be a border. Not that's not right too." [Josep] he keeps muttering different names except Bardur.
"Err.. my name is Bardu…" [Bardur]
But, Josep interrupted him again, "Ahh… I know your name must be 'border'ing knucklehead. No wonder you like to 'bother'ing other people last time. Well, Border just lead the way to your elder." as Josep walked and urgently told him to lead the way.
Bardur immediately dumbfounded at hearing his name changed by Josep. But, he can't rebuke him since he knows that Josep is a grandmaster that can create unique weapon grades. He can only swallow his own pride and begin to lead him with a red face from anger.
He tries to calm himself. Moreover, he is still owing an apology at the last showdown.
Before they walk quite far, "Hey… are you okay? Your head looks going to explode from the redness. Don't tell me it is the famous characteristic of the knucklehead clan to explode their head." [Josep]
Josep begins spouting more bullshit and teases the red colored Bardur which now turns to purple because of the anger.
Because he cannot hold his anger anymore, "Brat… don't get cocky because of your blacksmith strength. I can turn you into pulp before you know what happened." [Bardur]
"Hmm… I am sorry, I thought it is the dwarf culture to be arrogant as I don't see dwarf elder to receive me personally. Since I am a person that can create unique weapons. But, it seems that you don't welcome me. Well, I might just go back now." [Josep]
Josep began to walk back toward the tunnel but Bardur immediately stopped him and apologized for his behavior. He begged him to meet with the elder. Actually, Bardur itself is in a difficult situation since none of the elders support his decision to ask for Josep's help.
Aside from his ridiculous request for gold, they don't believe a teenager can create a unique weapon. However, they don't have any alternative besides asking help from other dwarf settlements.
Asking for help from others dwarf settlement for forging matter means they admit their inability to forge. This can lead to decrease their standing in their next dwarf council. That's why Bardur is desperate to ask for Josep help.
Looking at the Bardur's desperate face, Josep finally not going to make things difficult for him.
"Alright, since you are really sincere in your apology, I will forgive you. But, I hope you can make the meeting with your elder confidential even from the guild." [Josep]
"That's… no problem. Please follow me." [Bardur]
Looking at the gaze, the guild envoy, "I understand. Then, we will wait for master Josep at the entrance." said the guild envoy before they walked back to the tunnel where they came from, led by the dwarf guide.
Meanwhile Bardur and Josep go further into the inner part of dwarf residence. They go inside a big building that looks like a dome. The building looks very imposing in classical style.
Josep arrived at the circular room. Inside of it, there are already some dwarfs with long beards sitting on the high chair. There are also few guards inside. Judging from their aura, they have capability of high level combatant.
"So, this is the brat that Bardur talked about. Are you sure it is not the wrong person? Just look at his slim body. Can he even lift a hammer?" remarked dwarf elder with a lot of scar
"No, elder. I brought the right person. I can vouch for his smiting ability in my name as Ironhead clan's successor." [Bardur]
"Then, it means you are not worthy of becoming Ironhead clan's successor!!" rebuked dwarf elder with a lot of scar
After that, there is a huge tension in the room between Bardur and the scar elder.
"Hold on, Borg. We can just read the book by its cover. Let's clarify first this kid. Kid... are you sure you can create a grade 4 weapon? Think carefully before you answer otherwise you cannot leave this place peacefully." said the Dwarf Elder with the most braid in his beard
Instantly, all the elders pay attention to the black haired kid who is very calm since the beginning. It is like he is taking a stroll in some peaceful park.
"I see… Now, I know why none of you can create a grade 4 weapon. Moreover, you seems don't have a single knowledge about it." Said Josep calmly.
All the elders were startled by his comment which is also the truth. They only know that a grade 4 weapon is a weapon that has sentient consciousness on it. About how to make it, they don't have a single clue for it.
Before the elder can respond, "For your question about if I can make it or not, I can make it. But, it cannot be used by other people." Said Josep
"Ridiculous!! What's the point of creating a weapon if it cannot be used? Stop bluffing!! Just say that you cannot create it." Shout Borg
"Ohh… then, can you tell me if there are other users that can wield other's grade 4 weapon without fulfilling its special condition?" Counter Josep
"That's… that's has nothing to do with it" [Borg]
"As expected, all of you truly don't know anything about the grade 4 above weapon. How can you create something without knowing its characteristics? No wonder your clan called as Knucklehead clan" remarked Josep
"Knuc… knucklehead clan. How dare you…" [Borg]
"Borg!!! Kid, it seems you know its characteristic can you enlighten us? However, if you dare to spout some more bullshit. I will make sure you can't leave here alive" Said the Dwarf Elder with the most braid in his beard
At this time, even Bardur also doesn't want to help Yosep since he already mocked their family name in front of many people.
"Well, since your knucklehead brain can't think about it. I will help you to understand this simple matter that even a 10 years old kid can answer it." Josep
Before anyone can comment at his harsh rebuked, "As you all know grade 4 and above equipment has sentient spirit on it. In most cases, this sentient spirit of equipment that has been found will choose their owner from their first previous owner reference.
"This is also the reason why unique and above grade equipment cannot be wielded by other users because the spirit only chooses one owner."
"It means that only the owner can wield the weapon. But, how about the newborn spirit from the weapon choose their owner without any reference? Or How can they be created?" [Josep]
After waiting for their knucklehead to absorb his sentence, he continued, "It is because the newborn spirit is part of the first owner itself. Now, can you tell me what is the base material of unique grade and above equipment?" [Josep]
"It must be made of the strongest metal. I know a grade 4 equipment made of Tungsten." [Borg]
"No it's not true, I have seen a grade 4 equipment entirely made of Elder dragon's fang." [another elder with scar in one eye]
"Hold it, the grade 4 equipment I know is made of every part of the rare creature. [another elder with bald head]
"No you are wrong, it must be from the feather of phoenix." [Another elder that has black hair]
"No.. it must be…" [Another elder]
Soon, the hall becomes chaotic as the elders begin to have disagreements about the base material for unique equipment because of the simple black haired boy question.
"SILENCE!!!" [Dwarf Elder with the most braid in his goat]
Immediately, all the elders silence their mouth. "Kid, what is the purpose of your question?" [Dwarf Elder with the most braid in his beard]
"Yeah… Did you just want to stalk some time?" [Borg]
*sigh* "All your brain is really beyond help. Don't you realize that all the material that you are spouting has the same characteristic." [Yosep]
"Fool…. As the grade 5 blacksmith, we all know that every single of those materials has different characteristics since all of them are very hard to get." [Borg]
Then, the elder with the most braided beard startled, "Wait Borg… what did you just say?"
"Exactly… all of them are material that is hard to get. Now, the most important question. Who is the one that gathers all this material?" [Josep]
"That was… Impossible!!! That means this request is…." [Dwarf Elder with the most braid in his beard]