The short question and answer session I had with Calido lasted only a few minutes while I was walking back home. I don't know what time it is as I didn't keep track but, I am pretty sure that I was able to accomplish my task earlier than expected.
All I have to do is go back home and maybe eat some food and drink lots of water before going to bed. Wait a minute...
(Calido.)
(Yes?)
(Where am I going to place your body and the gem stone?)
That is the important question at this time and place. Where will I be placing Calido's body? I obviously can't bring him beck home as he looks like a monster. They will try to drive him out or try to kill him. I doubt they would be able to kill him but, he is in a weakened state right now.
Plus, it will hurt my reputation if the villagers find out that the son of the Knight Squadron of their village is bringing a monster into town. I can't have people start hating or being scared of me when I have to be famous to gain influence.
(My body? Do you have a place where you could put me that is well-hidden and has a low chance of someone encountering it randomly?)
I don't think I do...
No, wait just a moment!
(I think I have the right place for you to stay! Keep an eye out for any X marks on the trees, 'kay!)
(Okay.)
I pick up my pace and start walking near every tree I could find with my tendrils. After 6 minutes, Calido started to talk to me.
(I see one.)
(Is it this one?)
(Yes, just keep on going.)
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I was able to reach my secret base and then walked up to the small wooden platform. I say the word 'Zeta', and Air Force activates lifting the both of us up. When we both reach the top, I walk out and start giving instructions to Calido, this time, verbally to emphasize their importance.
"You have to stay here most of the time. Of course, I will try to visit you at every chance I get to make sure that you are not gone. You have to be careful because there are some people who know about this place. So, if you see anyone who isn't me come here, try to hide. Also, try to suppress the pressure you exert."
(Alright. I understand.)
"Good."
When I turn to leave, I suddenly remember the other thing I was carrying in my arms aside from Calido's mini body. The super light metal I found in the ruins.
"Hey, Calido. Do you know what kind of metal this is?"
(No. However, I do sense that it is magical.)
It is!?
"How?"
(This metal seems to have absorbed a great amount of the Mana that I have exuded while I was still sealed. The gem stone might not have been able to absorb all of the Mana my body produced and this metal just absorbed the leftovers. Even though it was only leftovers, it seems that it has been super-charged as it has continually hardened and gotten stronger over a course of many thousands of years.)
I knew that this thing was freaking special! My gut instinct telling me to pick this lump up was correct the entire time! I am so sorry for ever doubting you, gut instinct! So, does that mean this thing can be forged?
Oh man. I am getting excited again. This is metal, super-charged with the Mana of a Divine Beast for a few thousand years. I don't think there are any places in the world that sells stuff like this!
Can I turn this into a weapon! Most preferably, a sword, as it is the only weapon I have experience with using. It doesn't matter how big the sword is, as it is still light enough for me to carry it.
I need to find a blacksmith! It isn't everyday the perfect opportunity to make a very strong weapon just so happens to hit your toe while you are running! I don't care how much money this will cost me. I will just say that I found this while walking in the forest and that my father wants a blacksmith to create a sword with the metal.
Yeah, let's go!
I immediately start running back to the platform and jumped down before it even reached the ground. Man, I love being a child that can be this happy and excitable!
...
(So, I might start acting like that?)
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(Switches to the point of view of an unnamed blacksmith in the village of Vulcan, 30 minutes later)
I am a traveling blacksmith. I never work in one place for too long because my customers are usually adventurers who go around, exploring the world. Recently, there was news that the knights and some of the adventurers would start plugging up the holes in the volcano.
I was able get lots of cash during my stay here in Vulcan. The adventurers going to this here village would always request for fire-proof armor. Of course, I was able to make them for a lot of the adventurers and earned lots.
I was just resting at the back of my store when I heard the ring of a bell at the front of my store. That sound came from the bell I installed into the door to tell me when a potential customer comes by.
I walk to the front and was about to greet them when I saw who it was. It was a little boy who appeared in front of my counter. But, I wasn't looking at his appearance. I was looking at the lump of metal he was carrying so easily.
"Kid, where did you get that!"
I asked him, practically screaming. I then looked at his appearance. I became shocked as I realized that the boy was the son of the Captain of the knights stationed here. I don't remember him making an announcement that his son has an ability that lets him carry heavy objects so, that can only mean the metal is light enough for him to carry.
I only know of a few metals that are pretty light, even in clumps as big as that. They are Mithril, Byzantium, and Cold Steel. I don't remember any of those that could be found here so, I will need to investigate it.
"Can you give that to me?"
"Only if you promise me one thing."
A promise? I will do anything to learn more about this!
"What is it."
"Turn this into a sword. Not just any sword, though. Design it based on the 1st Hero's sword and if you have any leftovers, make it into a locket. You will have at the very least, 2 days to finish it. To motivate you, here is some extra money."
"Sure!"
He gave the lump to me and even gave me 6 Gold Coins.
"This will be your payment."
"Hah! Thanks kid! This will be a project of a lifetime! Oh yeah! Kid, since you said that you found it, what do you want to call it?"
I am getting excited with this. It looks like regular ol' Mithril. However, upon closer inspection, it seems to be slightly heavier and has a more shiny tint than Mithril. I don't know if I can finish this in 2 days but, I can damn well try!
"Hmm, let me think... I know. This metal will be called 'Adytium'.
Following the next few hours and the next day, the adventurers who regularly visit the blacksmith were shocked to see that he was working on only one sword. However, it was clear to them that the metal used to make it was special as the blacksmith said that he would only work on it the whole day.
When they tried to tell him that it would be more profitable to accept their requests, he told them that 'This project is what many blacksmiths would die to do. Money isn't enough to compensate for the loss I would feel if I stopped working on this baby.'
That was how the first part of the prophecy was fulfilled when the 'sword forged from divine metal' came true a few days later.