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"Ah, I messed up… I forgot wood is much softer than metal," Ruby sighed, looking at the mess she left behind after hitting the dummy with the club.
"Y-You're strong girl!" said August. "I think you're at least Tier 3 in your Physique, right?"
"Yes," nodded Ruby. "Though I think I'm rather weak compared to other Tier 3s…"
"You're kidding, right? Your arms are really strong looking! And your posture is just right as well!" August said. "Are you a blacksmith?"
"Yes I am, a failed one that hasn't made anything worthwhile… but I've been working with metals since I was a kid," said Ruby.
"That explains it!" he nodded. "If you've been a blacksmith since a very young age, you've been naturally cultivating your body through the act of forging. Constant and never-ending forging will cause your body to rapidly develop, especially if you're always in front of a fiery flame."
"R-Really? That counts as a cultivation technique?" I asked.
