It's already 5:00 PM, Argus and the others are currently in the front of a dilapidated house. To be specific, in front of the Old Dwarf's house.
Knock
Knock
Knock
Argus knocks at the door and they all waited. Even Argus did not enter the house again and just waited outside with them.
{Old Dwarf's POV}
Not long after, the Old Dwarf came outside. He is not forging something today. He saw a group of four youngsters in front of his house. He calmly observe them.The Old Dwarf was a bit surprise when he saw the twins.
'To think that race will open their borders. With the aura they are releasing, probably his grandchildren, huh.'(Old Dwarf)
Then he look at the other two. He also was surprise when he look at Rex's face.
'The heir of the Obscurite Clan is also with them.'(Old Dwarf)
Then lastly he look at Argus, a smirk appeared on his old face.
'Interesting, to think this youngster has already gotten connection with the heir of a big clan and that race.'(Old Dwarf)
{Argus's POV}
Seeing the smirk of the Old Dwarf, make Argus's face twitch.
"Ohoho... It looks like I have a very special guests today."(Old Dwarf)
"Good evening Mr. Vulcan Fierar, I am Rex. Me and my friend Argus, are here to request to forge us a weapon."(Rex)
"Hello sir I'm Kelvin Arisia."(Kelvin)
"I'm Astelle Arisia."(Astelle)
"Hmm... So you twins are really his grandson, huh. Is Falkor already here?"(Vulcan)
Astelle and Kelvin was shock when they learned that the Dwarf in front of them knows their grandfather.With their kin intuition, they can feel an enormous fiery mana inside the dwarf body. They conclude that Vulcan is a very strong person, still they didn't know how exactly strong he is. They did not question if Vulcan is lying, with their realm they disdain lying.
"No sir, he says that he will just finish some other matters in our home before going here."(Kelvin)
"Hmm, is that so."(Vulcan)
Vulcan then look at Argus. Rex was surprised that Vulcan knows the identity of the twins. He knows that the Old Dwarf in front of him have a lot of background, especially since his father respect him.
Rex and Argus have a bit of clue on what the twin's race is. They did not pry on their secret. If they want to tell them then it's okay. Rex elbowed Argus beside him.
"Good evening Mr. Vulcan, I am Argus. Sorry for what I did last night. I also came back like you expected. Can you accept our request?"(Argus)
Argus says calmly like they just meet.
'You have a thick face, I will give you that.'(Vulcan)
"Like I said you will come back. On this side of the city... No on this whole city, only I can forge any type of weapons and metal armors."(Vulcan)
Vulcan says as a matter of fact. You cannot hear any arrogance or proudness in his voice.
"Okay, I decided. I will hear your request, including you twins. Your group composition gets my interest. First let's enter my house."
Argus and Red was dumbfounded. Rex knows that this dwarf will not accept any request no matter how strong or how much money they will offer. You can say he can accept any request on a whim as long as you get his interest. That is why his father warned him to not anger this dwarf.
Argus shrug his shoulder and just accepted what happened. He has no problem as long as he can get the weapon. Argus was very eager to wield a Scythe. It was his romance after all. He was a bit excited.
The four of them followed Vulcan at the bottom of the stairs where his forged located at. Even if Vulcan is not forging, the temperature below is still high. Looks like there is a formation here that collects fire mana in the atmosphere.
Vulcan did not stop at his smithy but continued walking deeper. They did not question him and just followed. Not long after they are a wide space like a cave. The gave is full of runes, there is another formation here. The squad also see some sword marks and it's from here and there.
It looks like this place is an arena or a training ground. Vulcan stands at the center as he looks at the youngsters.
"I want to ask what type of weapon do you want to be forged."(Vulcan)
"Twin Daggers"(Rex)
"Greatsword"(Kelvin)
"Katana"(Astelle)
"Scythe"(Argus)
Vulcan just nod his head. After hearing that, he released a mana in the air and condense it with the weapon they want. The weapon then fly in front of the squad.
"For me to forge you a weapon, I need to assess you first. I will observe if that weapon you want is really suitable for you too wield. Let's start, you can attack me solo or group it does not matter. You can use your whole strength and ability. This is perfect since you cannot still use your Mana and skills. It is a pure combat which will be perfect for my assessment."(Vulcan)
"You cannot pierce my body with that weapon so do not worry. Do not hold back so I can measure it easily. Of course to be fair I will lower my ability to the peak of beginner realm."(Vulcan)
The four of them was amazed about how easily Vulcan materialize a weapon using his mana. When they heard him, they were also eager to fight.
"Do we fight him solo or group?"(Rex)
"Hmm... It's better to fight him solo. It's not like I do not want to fight beside you guys but we do not know each other's ability since we just met."(Kelvin)
"I agree with my brother. Fighting him in a group battle, will make us in a disadvantage since there are more openings that they can take advantage of. What are your opinions Argus"(Astelle)
Argus was woken up from dreaming. A while ago when the mana made Scythe land on his hand, he started simulating how can he wield this weapon. He look at Astelle
"Sorry, what was that?"(Argus)
"We are asking you if you want to find him solo or in group?"(Rex)
"Solo. I want to fight him solo. It's my first time using a Scythe so I want to fight him solo."(Argus)
"Solo it is then. Can I be first then?"(Kelvin)
"That's okay for me."(Astelle)
"I want to fight him first but if you say brother I'm okay with it."(Rex)
Argus just nods. Kelvin start to approach Vulcan. It was Argus first time holding and wielding the weapon of his dreams. Unknown to himself, Argus started swinging his Scythe. The two notice it and they take a bit of distance to him to watch the battle of Rex and Vulcan. The twins just thought that he was just trying the weapon and they focus their attention on the battle.
{Kelvin's POV}
"We decided to fight you so long Mr. Vulcan. I'm going to be your first opponent. I hope you don't mind."(Kelvin)
"It's fine, it's fine. Just attack me when you're ready."(Vulcan)
Vulcan make a mana war hammer. After that he just stand there, he didn't even take a battle stance and just observe Kelvin in front of him. Kelvin take a deep breath and focus his mind. Using the mana made Greatsword. He close the distance between the two of them.
When he reach a certain distance, he swing the great sword horizontally. Vulcan calmly parry his attack. Kelvin did not stop swinging his sword.
Slash
Slash
Slash
Slash
The greatsword is a sword that focus more on strength rather than in attack speed. Vulcan did not take his attacks lightly. Since he can only use the stats he has when he was at the peak of the beginner realm.
'He can easily read my attack of course. With his old age, he has many battle experience I might not imagine. What to do?'(Kelvin)
While swinging his weapon, Kelvin assess his situation. He did not take off his eyes on his opponent however Vulcan can see through it. Vulcan also began his attack. He swing his 1.5 meter long war hammer downward. Kelvin immediately sense a danger coming down.
'I cannot block that.'(Kelvin)
Kelvin immediately leaps up to avoid the hammer. He then tried to swing his greatsword downward but as if Vulcan knows that he will do that. Vulcan stop his downward swing and change it to upward swing.
'I can't dodge it! Block!'(Kelvin)
He cannot dodge mid air without using a skill so he tried to block the hammer.He was successful in blocking his attack but he has still taken a damage. With him being airborne, he was sent flying. Kelvin tried to adjust his position after landing. He looks at Vulcan and he saw him dash at him.
Vulcan swings his hammer horizontally. Fortunately Kelvin already finished adjusting his position, to prepair his great sword to parry his hammer. He was successful once again.
"Ohoho... It looks like we almost have the same strength during my beginner realm."(Vulcan)
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Status Window
Name: Argus Orpheus ♂️
Race: Human
Level: 15(0%)
Realm: Beginner
Class: Twilight Battle Summoner (Unawakened)
Attribute:???
Health: 100%/100%
Mana: 250
VIT: 81
STR: 85
DEX: 65
INT: 35
Free Stats: 70
Skill Points: 30
Skill Slot: 4
Innate Skill:
«Sovereign's Intuition»
«Sovereign's Apathy»
«Asura Hegemon Battle Physique»
Weapon Skill:
«Weaponless Specialization Lv. 5»
«Pole Weapons Specialization Lv. 2»
Cultivation Art:
«Asura Hegemon Battle Art»
Active Class Skill:
«Tame: Lv.1»
Passive Class Skill:
«Eyes of Twilight: Lv.1»
«Twilight Battle Summoner Lv.1»
«Soul Link Lv. 1»
Passive Skill:
Active Skill: None
Titles: None
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Name: Astrea♀️
Race: Starlight Wolf Cub
Realm: Beginner
Level: 8(0%)
Attribute: ???
HP:100%/100%
Mana: 130
VIT: 52
STR: 68
DEX: 76
INT: 84
Skill:
«Star Physique Lv.1»
«Enhance Bite»
«Enhance Pounce»
«Enhance Claw»