'Well the quest was no harm so why not.'
The quest was also inclined to my purpose of coming in here.
My initial plan was to recruit Franklin as my personal blacksmith, though it will change some of the plotlines, but who cares.
'Not that I care.'
Currently I am inside of the shop, Several weapons was hanging in the benches and some was just even the ground.
"This place was kind of rowdy."
Clang-!
-Clang!
Sounds of clashing metals was visible to my ears. It was loud yet soothing, a sound that was impossible to produce by a chaotic and loud element.
It continued for a few moments and I only waited, because it was disrespectful to bother somebody who was focused on what they are doing.
A few moments or so, a figure came out of the door.
He was a man...No he wasn't a man but a kid, a kid that has bathed with sweat and has a smile on his face.
A kid that seems to be the same age as mine, he has a copper skin on contrast to his brown hair and eyes.
He was holding a sword that seems too precious for him.
'Though he look young right now, but I can't be mistaken who he was.'
Franklin Yiggs, the greatest blacksmith of Paradis.
A man who has crafted a lot of legendary items and weapons, alongside it was the only apostle of the [God of Forgery and Steel], Helmut.
Noticing that was someone was looking at him he followed my gaze.
"You seem to be happy."
"O-Oh my apologies, a-are you a customer?"
"Yes I am."
"Really!!"
He rushed towards me and looked at me with expectant eyes.
"Yes"
In which I answered with a smile.
"Ohhh....B-But there are a lot of good blacksmiths in the city, and you look like a noble."
"Well I will just leave of my presence bothers you."
"N-No please don't!!"
Nervousness and excitement was the only thing that makes Franklin's feelings right now.
'Well it was a given, because I am his first customer.'
"May I see the things you've made then, I might even hire you as my blacksmith."
"Really!"
I only responded with a nod.
"Yes I'm also finding someone to hire as my personal blacksmith."
"But m-my debt in here was still wasn't paid."
'Loan sharks huh.'
"Well don't worry I will pay them all, if your products satisfies me."
"I-I promise customer my products and and my works will satisfy you!"
He said with an excited expression, after his mother and father left to work in another region, he and his grandfather was the only one left.
His grandfather was a prominent blacksmith and also one of Helmut's apostle, though he was revoked of it due to breaking his oath to him
An oath to never have a significant other.
Helmut believed that blacksmiths only need to focus on their arts and not on insignificant things like love.
'But well though Helmut doesn't give punishments and only revoked his grandfather's status as an apostle, it made him vulnerable of disease.'
"Ohh may I ask, are you alone?"
"Ohh...No I was with my granddather, but he was sick now."
"Ohh, I'm sad to here it."
"Well he was a great blacksmith in his time but everything falls apart when he was incured with that illness."
"..."
I only stayed silent after his remarks because we're already in the treasury.
"Welcome customer, these are my and my grandpa's works you can choose whatever you want."
"Ok, worry not I will pay you the right price."
"T-Thank you."
'As expected of a prodigy of blacksmithing some weapons are at most [E] ranked, despite being a kid.'
'System'
[Yes host]
'Find me a suitable sword and items.'
[Yes host.]
[Scanning Area...]
'My servants.'
[Master.]
'Scatter and find me a suitable sword.'
[As you wish]
-Fwoosh!
My shadows scattered within the area and I can feel their senses thanks to my trait [Underworld Ruler].
After a few minutes or so the system finally analyzed the area and made me a list of weapons.
[Ding!]
[Area has been analyzed.]
'Open list'
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[Yiggs' Workshop]
{Weapons:}
[Ethern {G}]
Type: Weapon
Rarity: Common
-Sword made of Franlin Yiggs
-Can imbue mana within the sword.
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[Flame's Omen {H+}]
Type: Weapon
Rarity: Common
-Sword made by Franklin Yiggs
-Imbues low class flames within the sword
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[Grass Cutter {H}]
-Made by Ferdinand Yiggs
-???
Type: Weapon
Rarity: Uncommon
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'Grass Cutter huh? Pretty interesting'
'My servants what sword did you choose?'
[Master I've found this sword peculiar.]
'I will see it then'
I shared my senses with Hwanryeon, only to see the [Grass Cutter], as expected of a man known as [Blade Lord].
Hwanryeon was known as the [Blade Lord] because of his mastery within the sword and also his keen sense for blades like sabers, swords and even katana.
'Well this one was helpful, I commend you , Hwanryeon'
[Thank You master.]
Looking at Franklin who was fiddling his fingers, I spoke of what I want.
I spoke to make him out of his stupor.
"I have already chosen."
"O-Ohh, lead the way customer!"
I just nod at him and went on my way.
After a few steps I've seen Hwanryeon's shadow symbolizing that the sword was there.
"I'll take this."
"O-Ohh? Are you sure customer?"
"Yes."
At first glance the sword looks normal yet if one was to appraise it properly it can be seen that it wasn't normal as it looks.
Despite looking like a stick and having only a handle and a scabbard as its outer appearance.
There's some rune-like messages within the scabbard.
'I want this.'
That's the only thought I got as of now.
"I'll take this."
"O-Ohh can I see it for further examination?"
"Here suit yourself."
Handing over the sword, Franklin got a glimpse of what it was.
"This was my grandpa's last work, [Grass Cutter]."
"Ohh?"
"He named this as grass cutter because he deemed this as a failure, and only suitable for grass cutting."
"A-Are your really sure? I don't want to deceive you."
"Well my mind was already firm I'll take this, and how much was this?"
Seeing my firm look Franklin only sells it to me.
"O-Ohh that will only be 50 coppers."
'That's too cheap for a sword of this caliber.'
Taking out a few pieces of gold that was on a pouch, I handed it over to him.
"T-This!!?"
Surprise, Euphoria and disbelief are all the emotions Franklin was feeling now.
I've paid so much money for a failure, though like they said, someone's trash was somebody's treasure.
"Why was it not enough?"
"N-No! Rather it was too much!"
"Ohh don't mind it, plus here."
I threw a badge towards him that has an insignia of a black sword and a flower.
Everyone in the kingdom knows who holds that kind of insignia, no one dared to deceive nor copy it.
'Though only me and my father can give badges'
"T-This!? You? Your a Valentine!?...The son of Edwin Valentine!!?"
"Well I am, My name was Edward..."
"Edward Valentine."
"The guards will also pay the debt collectors so worry not."
"Ahh.Ah.Ahh.Wahh..."
Franklin's reaction was on stupor and disbelief, he can't believe that his first customer wasn't normal as he likes to be.
"Well don't be too nervous, I will call the guards later to fetch you up."
"Does this mean?"
"Yes, I look forward working with you, Franklin Yiggs."
I raise one of my hand for a handshake to seal our deal as a customer and a blacksmith.
"My personal blacksmith."
[Ding!!!]
[Quest has been completed, would you like to collect the reward?]
'I'll collect it later.'