The weapons I forge are absolutely flawless.

This time, it was Wiener's turn to stand firm.

"Whoa?"

Edel's expression remained unchanged, but she glanced at Venus a couple more times.

"Let me introduce it."

Anna filled Adele's teacup, then took an empty teacup and filled her own, before finally sitting down in the middle seat between the two of them.

"Lady Edel serves as the prefect of the Black Eagles class," Anna said, adopting the same form of address as Vena.

"It was Lady Edel who overruled objections and purchased a large quantity of condoms produced by the Chamber of Commerce to equip the Black Eagles Class Expedition."

This statement was meant to imply to Wiener that the person in front of him was a major financial backer and that he should not offend him.

"This condom may not look impressive, but it is surprisingly effective in some ways. Thanks to it, the Black Eagles were able to defeat the dragon slime on the sixth floor of the dungeon with minimal losses."

“But I only just found out that you, Venus, are the inventor of this condom. You’re really young and promising.” Adele picked up her teacup and took a sip.

"You flatter me, sir. I just got lucky and stumbled upon this by chance."

Vina glared at Anna, as if to say, how did he manage to expose his identity?

Anna gave Vina a helpless look, indicating that the other party had given too much.

Wiener turned his head away, realizing that he had overestimated Anna's bottom line.

“You can’t create something like this by accident,” Adele bluntly pointed out. “Otherwise, how do you explain that arrogant Jessica entrusting her weapon to you?”

Edel looked at Vina, or more precisely, at the lion cub on Vina's shoulder.

It was a gaze like that of a predator.

The lion cub seemed to sense the gaze and got up, waving its four paws to try and avoid it, before burying its head in Vina's collar.

However, unlike Jessica, Vina didn't have a fourth-dimensional gap. The lion cub that had finally managed to squeeze into Vina's collar immediately slipped out from under Vina's clothes and fell to the ground.

"This is even more due to good luck."

Viner picked up the lion cub from the ground and placed it on the table, looking at Adele with an apologetic expression.

"Even if I were given the same materials, I'm afraid I still couldn't forge a longsword like the Lionheart."

He was worried that the other party would insist on forging a weapon similar to the Lionheart.

To be honest, ever since she learned that the dull blade had been devoured by that demon, Vena has been hesitant to hand over her spiritual weapons to strangers.

“I understand.” Adele clearly understood this as well. “That’s why I hope that Wiener is creating something else.”

Chapter 219 Basara's Axe

The path of a blacksmith, from the initial apprenticeship to the mastery of a particular weapon system, is still about seeking the pinnacle of skill.

So once you step into the realm of mastery, your focus should shift to the depths of weaponry, to that elusive and unattainable spiritual light.

Some weapons only gradually develop a spirit after being tempered in battle and bathed in the flames of war with their masters.

Some weapons, thanks to masterful forging techniques, possess a kind of spirit from the moment they are forged.

For an ordinary blacksmith, it is already extremely rare to create a few works with a touch of spirit throughout his life.

But a true master craftsman who enters the realm of forging can imbue even a fruit knife with extraordinary spirit by crafting it with care.

It's not that weapons with a spirit are necessarily stronger than other weapons; it's just that when those weapons with a spirit meet a compatible master, they can communicate with the master's mind and unleash incredible potential.

If every weapon forged by Viner possessed the same profound spirituality as the Lionheart, then becoming a master blacksmith would not be his ultimate goal.

Craftsmen of that caliber are beyond what a princess like Edel could possibly win over.

“I won’t force you, Vena, to forge me the same weapon as Jessica’s, but I do have my own requirements.”

Edel pulled a blueprint from her pocket and placed it on the table. "Take a look and see if you can do it."

"Wait a moment." Wiener took the drawings and began to carefully examine them.

A forging commission with clear requirements and even pre-prepared design drawings should not be difficult.

But after only a brief glance, Venere realized that the princess's request was not simple.

"An A-rank axe-shaped weapon, Lady Edel really thinks highly of me... What is the prototype of this blueprint?"

Wiener closed the blueprints and looked at Edel.

This is not to say that there is a problem with the drawing, but rather that the drawing is far too detailed.

It's as if you're holding a magnifying glass, not letting go of even a small chip or dent.

This is not the normal forging process at all.

From the perspective of accepting a normal custom order, we will draw a rough sketch based on the client's requirements to help remember important parameters, key dimensions and characteristics, and prevent the finished product from deviating too far from expectations.

For Wiener, it was even more common to never draw blueprints before opening the furnace.

Even when completing forging commissions from others, he simply wields his hammer arbitrarily based on the ideas in his mind.

However, the blueprint in front of me is like taking a finished product apart and examining each part, then meticulously recording the details.

This drawing method involves reverse engineering existing weapons, rather than creating a design blueprint from scratch.

“Vina, you certainly didn’t disappoint me.” Edel gathered her silver hair and praised, “These are the blueprints for the Basara Axe.”

She had already prepared herself mentally before meeting Wiener.

This blueprint is a test. If Wiener can't even pass this test, then Edel will not continue to waste his efforts on him.

"The Axe of Basara?!"

Before Venere could react to the name, Anna, sitting next to her, exclaimed in surprise.

"The store manager certainly knows his stuff." Although Adele said this, she had already made a comparison in her mind.

The difference between making a judgment based on just a partial view of the blueprints and realizing something extraordinary only after hearing its name is immense.

"Is it very famous?" Viner asked Anna, puzzled.

“Vina, you…” Anna was clearly angered by Vina, “You can already tell that this is the blueprint for an A-rank battle axe, and you still dare to ask this question?”

"The Axe of Basara is the most perfect replica of the Heroic Legacy Axe of Emru; the original has long since vanished. This blueprint alone is priceless!"

Class A weapons are not like cabbages growing on the roadside.

Only master craftsmen have the opportunity to forge these, and only powerful figures who establish their own schools of thought can wield them with ease.

Whether it's creating a weapon of this caliber or possessing and using a weapon of this caliber, these are achievements worthy of being included in one's career.

Not to mention A-rank weapons that are associated with legendary artifacts like Heroic Legacy.

"That's just an A-rank weapon," Viner said dismissively.

"Hehe, Venere, you certainly have a big mouth."

Adele crossed her arms over her chest, her right leg gracefully resting on her left knee, her sharp gaze fixed on Vina, a playful smile playing on her lips.

"Could it be that Vena can forge A-grade weapons right now?"

"...Not yet." Viner didn't deny it, "But it seems that Lady Adele hasn't reached the level of an Axe Saint either, has she?"

The titles "Axe Saint" and "Sword Saint" both refer to individuals whose skills have reached a level sufficient to establish their own school of thought.

Even for those at the eighth or ninth rank of Emblem Envoy, not everyone can achieve that level.

Adele's smile froze instantly.

If she insists that Viner create an A-grade weapon, it would clearly be considered making things difficult for him.

If Wiener could truly create miracles, but I am powerless to control them, that would be extremely embarrassing.

Aside from those rare weapons that carry a long history and have been passed down through generations, B-rank weapons are basically the highest-rank weapons that mid-to-high-rank crest users can use.

The difference between weapons of the same rank B might be even more dramatic than the difference between rank E and rank C.

"I really got tricked."

Adele sat up straight again.

"Then I won't beat around the bush with Vena. I hope Vena can forge a Basara Axe that reaches Rank B according to these blueprints. The reward is two thousand credits."

“I can provide Wiener with two sets of forging materials. If Wiener still can’t forge the weapon I need after using up both sets of materials, then—how about you join my Black Eagles Class?”

"Although according to the rules, first-year students can only be admitted to the class in the second semester, as long as Wiener agrees, I can give you the same treatment as the Black Eagles class. The only difference is the title."

The material cost to forge a Basara Axe is close to 500 credits. If it is successfully forged, Adele will pay four times the processing fee, which is quite a generous reward.

Moreover, according to her, even if the forging fails and two sets of materials are wasted, Viner will not be required to make any compensation. Instead, she will generously invite Viner to join the Black Eagles Class.

It's hard to say whether this condition is a punishment or a reward, but any first-year student from another department would definitely agree without hesitation.

Wiener's response was—

"I'm already a member of the Silver Wolf Class."

This news is currently known only to a small number of people. Since Wiener is confident in completing the commission, it seems reasonable to temporarily deflect the issue with words.

But Wiener refused.

Since the other party has sincerely made the request, then they are Wiener's guest.

Wiener never cheats his customers.

"That woman beat me to it again."

Adele gently bit her lower lip, and for the first time, a look of jealousy appeared on her face.

"Therefore, let's change the terms of the commission slightly."

"Vina spoke up."

Chapter 220: Blueprint Acquired

Although Adele is a year younger than Jessica, the two are less than half a year apart in age.

The two were supposed to enroll in the same year.

However, just as St. Freya Academy was recruiting students that year, Emperor Isnia IX of the Aste Empire, who was also Edel's father, suddenly fell seriously ill.

As the first in line to the throne, Edelweiss had no choice but to stay behind to take charge.

By the time Isnia IX's health improved, she had already missed the opportunity to enroll in school.

No academy would refuse to admit a prince on the throne because of being late.

But St. Freya Academy dared to do just that.

Edel waited until the following year to join St. Freya Academy.

At that time, the hero had just graduated, and Jessica had already joined the Silver Wolf Class. She was closely mentored by Tissa and was being groomed as a future seed of the Silver Wolf Class.

On the surface, everyone seems happy, but in reality, some people are secretly gritting their teeth in hatred.

Perhaps other noble children would need the title of a graduate of St. Freya Academy to enhance their own prestige.

Based on the governing skills that Edel demonstrated during King Isnia IX's illness, no one could shake her position even if she changed colleges.

No one knew that Edel was willing to wait an extra year to enter St. Freya Academy because of someone else.

But Jessica beat her to it.

She can accept failure, but she cannot accept not even having the right to stand at the starting line.

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"How do you plan to change it?"

Because of her hatred for the house, Adele's attitude became noticeably colder.

Wiener held up three fingers.

"I hope you can provide three sets of materials. In exchange, I will only charge one thousand credits as compensation after the forging is successful."

Trading a thousand credits for a single set of materials seems like a huge loss for Wiener.