Master Of None

”What are you working on?” Gil had managed to come to the wandering blacksmith. He was sure that he would be working on things that were much more important than what he was going to ask. However, when he got there, he found that it was just blueprints being made.

”Runes for armor” The simple answer became clearer as Gil watched. He saw that the runes were partially origin runes, demonic runes, and draconic runes. They were a three way fusion making ideal rune patterns for strength, defense, and mana absorption.

”I don’t mean to ruin your progress, but I had some home that I could ask you to modify the royal armor you made us. I know it is perfect for a battle set and a display set. But I had a few ideas.” Gil wanted to look his best when he demonstrated the dagger techniques he had been working on.

”The armor I need has to be able to bring every elemental mana through it. Mostly because the technique I am going to use has the ability to mimic each elemental mana.” This was what Gil was worried about. He had started to notice something as he trained the high elf dagger techniques.

Because he had trained with Walker, Gil had gained a new understanding of what he had to do to properly understand the dagger techniques as their parts. The methods he used were training on each elemental floor but also observing the natural instances of the elemental manas.

Sitting in the shade and watching the sun and shadows fight for light and darkness was how Gil managed to alter the light and dark dagger techniques. He had understood that he had to blend in and be silent to replicate the swiftness of the dark elf dagger technique. But he also saw the opposite. He had to be precise and clean with the light elf dagger techniques.

From there, he did the same with the win, earth, water, and fire but he had already had an idea of them. The water and wind were the easiest for him to master because he felt that they were able to be replicated. They had similar styles with a difference in strength when it came to agility.

The fire and earth were the most radical in difference. Normally dagger techniques highlighted speed the precision in their attacks. Many people even believed that a dagger user should not ever get in to close combat with an opponent that knows they are there. That kept the focus on being hidden, sneak attacks to be exact. But the stone elf technique used the earth as an example.

That meant that Gil was learning how to deflect, alter, and completely block using dual daggers. This was very hard to grasp before he noticed how some of the stones the younger dwarven children were breaking was. Of all the places that Gil had been inspired, it was a child’s park where dwarven children were breaking small rocks to see what was inside.

The way the rocks had broken were not smooth or clean. The rocks would hit each other and deflect off one another even with the larger forces acting on them. It was a good way to understand how the deflecting technique of the stone elf dagger technique worked.

From there, fire had been as simple as watching flames move. They were ghostly and calm but could flare up in a second. The flame elf dagger technique was all about changing moods and putting sudden power in to an attack at a weak point. Or being like a flame and burning away someone slowly, basically attacking over and over to wear away at an opponent. Somewhat opposing ideals that were actually very smooth when assembled.

”Give it to me.” The wandering blacksmith knew well what Gil was working on. He was already somewhat prepared to have Gil ask him about armor that would work with his skills. He even planned that Gil would be able to control some of the mana of each element to join his techniques. It wasn’t uncommon for magical dagger techniques to exist, just rare in the sense that the person had the right equipment.

”Come here.” The wandering blacksmith brought Gil to the side of the room and opened a chest for storing smaller items he forged. When he brought out a pair of daggers, Gil was pleasantly surprised. ”Look at these, take them if you want. They are good.”

”This is…” Gil was stunned by the quality of the daggers he was holding. He knew that forging something like this is too tough. They were old too, very old.

”I only refurbished them. I received a gift from some old elves. It was inspiration.” The wandering blacksmith had spoken a lot more than usual but silently went back to his work while Gil processed the dagger in his hands. He had an all around appraisal scroll too just to check them out.

’High Elf steel daggers

+15 atk, +4 def, +10 Matk, Boost true elven dagger techniques

These are some of the oldest daggers made of a lost formula for elven steel blessed by many spirits. They have been flawlessly refurbished to be used in battle once again. They have the unique trait of being able to handle being cloaked in any elemental mana without damage. They also boost all aspects of the user when using the high elf dagger techniques. These are a relic of the past that has been recovered by the present.’

”These are just too amazing. You really flawlessly refurbished these.” The amount of surprise that Gil had when looking at these daggers was too great. He had not imagined that the wandering blacksmith would have received these as a gift to inspire his future forging. On top of that, Gil would never have imagined that the wandering blacksmith had been able to perfectly fix these daggers and then just leave them stored away without a thought until now.

”Thank you, I will go and grab you some materials from the elf homes. They have plenty of things they wanted to offer me if I needed them for armor. But it seems like everything forging is better off in your hands.” Gil pushed the door open while trying to pay the wandering blacksmith back. He didn’t even notice the smile on the wandering blacksmith’s face.

For a man that had spent years and years training his forging alone, he had developed a very warm heart for the party that had given him new inspiration. For the people of Genesis that had allowed him full creativity while supporting him in his attempts to grow even more. He felt that he had chosen the best possible path in life at this point.

”Hey Gil, where are you running?”

”Late for a meeting?”

”Stop by my shop again! I have some fresh herbs you might like!”

”Tell your archers to come and pick up their arrow supplies!”

The multiple calls from those living In the elven living areas were pleasant and warm. If an elf didn’t know who Gil was or hadn’t met Gil, it would be considered a shocking event. He had ensured that he met as many elves as possible while helping with even the smallest task. Gil had fully established himself as a powerful representative of the elven race.

”Gil?” Alma wasn’t sure what Gil had rushed to her so fast. She had spotted him running and jumping through trees until he had managed to find her. It was normal for her to be out so early walking the market to check on things.

”Look at what the wandering blacksmiths refurbished. Perfect high elf daggers. They work better with high elf dagger techniques.” These shiny silver daggers shocked Alma immediately.

”We only have a few sets of these locked away in the archives. How amazing. They are perfectly preserved. Not many people can fix high elf steel since the method to make it was lost when the elves split.” She gingerly held one of the daggers to examine it. She was holding history.

”I knew you would like to see them. They are going to be the center of the techniques when I assemble them.” This was a taunt to a degree. Gil had been teasing his progress but hiding what he had managed so far. It was making Alma jealous and very curious.

”I swear, if you don’t show me soon.” Alma was cut off by the silly smile Gil was giving her. She knew that he would show her when he was finished and she couldn’t change his mind.

”I also wanted to see what we could offer the wandering blacksmiths for odd materials. I think he’s making new runes and wants to experiment with them.” This was good news. Alma was more than happy to be included in new rune research and inspiring the genius blacksmith.

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