Find a Troubled Girl after leaving the Guild-Chapter 361 - 207: Forging Time (Part 2)

Molaine snorted from the side: "Those who lack skill aren’t worthy to join the Dome Furnace Association. Our starting point is the pinnacle for ordinary artisans."

"Master Hephaestus is currently at the Mountain Copper Furnace," said Farlonio.

The brown-haired Douding pointed to a workbench near the Mountain Copper Furnace, where a red-haired man was deep in thought, processing an equipment that looked like a glove, shaking his head occasionally to make adjustments.

"If we want our endeavor to succeed, we must rely on Master Hephaestus."

"What exactly are you trying to do?"

Falo chuckled, disappearing into a flash of light, then teleporting onto the high platform before the furnace.

"Hello everyone~"

Merchant Douding called out to the many artisans with a cute voice: "The matter I mentioned yesterday, today is the moment to prove that I’m not just boasting!"

Her words made a few artisans glance over, but more kept their heads down, working without speaking.

"Farlonio, are you still going to talk about your delusions today?" A grand artisan said while hammering metal materials with his head down.

"Master Malek is too harsh, I’m truly serious."

Farlo pouted, waving to Li Ang, "I’ll soon show everyone a shape that’s unimaginable."

"Who is that?"

An artisan finally finished his work and looked over at Li Ang and Elaphia walking towards Farlonio.

"The council lady has arrived, which might bring some truth."

Elaphia’s presence drew attention from some artisans, though Master Hephaestus continued to focus on his own tasks.

"Who’s the other one?"

"Bringing outsiders into the Mountain Copper Furnace, is it related to her ancestor’s aspiration again, seeking the ’Zen Heart Flowing’ once more?"

Farlonio introduced to the discussing artisans: "This is the holder of the weapon prototype that can recreate the splendor of Treasure Artifacts, Mr. Li Ang. He’s not an outsider, I introduced him as a new member."

"What’s his skill level? Does he have representative works? Let’s take a look," an artisan said.

Another asked: "Is the so-called Treasure Artifact prototype created by this expert? Haven’t seen him in action, but can sense his magic power fluctuations."

The action the artisan mentioned is, of course, crafting equipment. Li Ang can’t fully compare to them, yet a Level 9 magic power fluctuation won’t make them dismiss him lightly.

"I didn’t create it."

Li Ang spoke to the artisans: "I happened to get something resembling a god-crafted object, possessing almost endless plasticity. I believe that presenting it to all you divine artisans will utilize it best."

This wasn’t an excuse, Li Ang thought carelessly using high-tier materials to turn a weapon dependency into Excellence Realm Equipment would be wasteful.

"I’m far from being a divine artisan."

A calm and hoarse voice replied.

Hephaestus stood up, his red hair resembling flames, yet appearing haggard. During Farlonio’s speech earlier, his gaze hadn’t shifted, but he responded to Li Ang’s words.

The top-tier red-haired artisan seemed to have something to say, slowly picking up the equipment he’d crafted on the table.

Li Ang took the chance to whisper to Falo: "Aren’t you too unreliable usually? No one believes you. It seems everyone knows your coveting of that Divine Sword."

"It’s a complete misunderstanding, once Mr. Li Ang presents the prototype, they will surely apologize to me."

"Treasure Artifacts? We ordinary folk exhaust our dull minds yet cannot craft them."

Hephaestus chuckled coldly, not targeting Falo and Li Ang personally, but rather expressing a sense of unattainable pursuit.

"Look at this, a weapon I poured a month’s effort into."

The red-haired man seemed to have a chronic condition in one leg, limping forward, raising something resembling a glove.

This was a hand guard, but its function wasn’t just defense.

[Unbreakable Grip]

[Silver-black sharp claws, multiple magic coalesces into invisible chains entwining them, able to capture enemies at the wielder’s will]

[Tier: 8]

[Category: Gloves]

[Equipment Skills: Seeker’s Mana Chain, High-tier Magic Power Loading]

[Formal Liberation: Gripping Demon Hand]

"Tier Eight Equipment isn’t a challenge for us, yes, this is a failed product."

Hephaestus discarded the work by his foot like trash.

"I attempted to use the Multi-Colored Magic Core as its energy source, tried forty-seven different combinations of Seeker’s magic pattern engravings, ultimately finding one set that makes the most of high-tier magic chains. After continuous magic and spirituality mediation, it still couldn’t be transformed into a Treasure Artifact."

He gestured towards the table, where several beautiful spherical items were displayed. They were described as beautiful because of the multiple magical glows they emitted.

Li Ang couldn’t help but look at the top of the Mountain Copper Furnace, where the Molten Fire Array and those magic rails were the strongest tools of the Dome Furnace Association artisans in the Holy City, similar to those multi-colored spheres in high-tier magic.

Using his system, he noticed these spheres could serve quite well as energy sources.

However, ordinary people might find them difficult to use, due to the varied high-tier magic that’s hard for any single profession to fully control. Hephaestus being able to integrate them can be seen as a skill surpassing the divine, it’s no wonder he could create the Liquid Mountain Copper Golem.

His skills also involved controlling spirituality, otherwise it would be impossible to gather those conflicting high-tier energies together.

As for Li Ang, since he can manipulate spirituality, this kind of energy source is most suitable for him. It’s a pity times have changed; meeting this master before would have made him attempt to purchase it.