《Arcana》Chapter 26 - The Krumping Blacksmith
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Cheers from everywhere erupted when they saw the chief walking and well.
The dwarf village was really homey, like a big family altogether.
We were headed towards the town’s smithy since the village chief Tsikee was really enthusiastic on making me a weapon as his thanks.
Of course, I kept refusing but he denied my refusal each time.
After a while, we arrived at the smithy
“Ahh, I’ve missed you” [Tsikee]
The village chief was checking every nook and cranny of the shop.
He kept talking to his tools as if they were all his wives…
“Ah, Lan-boy, come here for a second would you” [Tsikee]
“What is it sir?” [Lan]
“Could you bend down for a moment Lan-boy” [Tsikee]
“Like this?” [Lan]
“That’s just-“ [Tsikee]
The chief suddenly struck his palm unto my chest. It was a weird feeling, as if something was spread all throughout my body then retracted back to where it came from
“-perfect” [Tsikee]
“W-What was that sir?” [Lan]
“Ah, don’t worry about it. I just gave you cancer” [Tsikee]
“CANCER?!” [Lan]
“HAHAHA I’m kidding, I’m kidding! You’ll see when I’m done. Now, sit back” [Tsikee]
Then all of a sudden, the chief’s domain enveloped the room then he started working.
From filling the coal, smelting the iron, molding the weapon, everything was complete choreography.
As if every movement was meant for something… he truly was Tsikee the Krumping Blacksmith.
After some time, he had finished my weapon.
“Here Lan-boy, take it for a spin” [Tsikee]
“W-wow… it looks amazing” [Lan]
“You use a dagger with your non-dominant hand which means your right isn’t occupied. I made a lightweight rapier to match your speed-type fighting style. It’s also suited for your electric affinity and can withstand your dense arcana” [Tsikee]
“How?! How do you know all that?!” [Lan]
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“Remember when I hit you earlier? That gave me a rough idea about your body and other stuff” [Tsikee]
“T-this was made from a rough i-idea… amazing” [Lan]
“That’s not even my best work HAHA!” [Tsikee]
“T-thank you very much!” [Lan]
“HAHA don’t mention it Lanny-boy!” [Tsikee]
“L-Lanny-boy this time…” [Lan]
“Well then, go, give it a whirl!” [Tsikee]
“Y-Yes!” [Lan]
“Ah! I forgot to tell ya, all of the materials used were all heavy and compact. I sealed some of my magic to make it lightweight” [Tsikee]
“! You can do something like that!?” [Lan]
“HAHAHA! It’s no big deal! Now, go!” [Tsikee]
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