Abel used a few normal gems to decorate the handle of the big sword so that no one would be able to see the blue gems that provided the magic power inside the big sword. He polished the handle again, added a curved decorative strip, and changed the scabbard of the big sword that was inlaid with fine gems. This sword transformed from a normal big sword of a hundred skills into a luxurious ice magic big sword of a hundred skills.
The explosion a few days ago had made Abel give up on making the rune word of the ancient oath. His defense was not strong enough. If there was an explosion during the process, he would be in danger.
Time passed quickly, and three months had passed. Abel's daily life was very fulfilling. He had already saved up twelve swords of a hundred skills. One of them was the deluxe version of the fire magic sword of a hundred skills, and two were the deluxe version of the ice magic sword of a hundred skills. He had also made five shields of a hundred skills that were made using the rough base of a hundred skills. These shields of a hundred skills were prepared in advance to make the rune word ancient oath.
The weather was getting warmer. It was already April, and the people in the blacksmith shop had already started working in the morning.
"Abel, today you will come with me to the blacksmith union in Harvest City." Master Bentham said to Abel, who was recovering his energy after making another piece of a hundred skills blank.
"Why are we going to the blacksmith union in Harvest City?" Abel looked at Master Bentham strangely.
Master Bentham said excitedly, "After you made the magic sword, I applied to the blacksmith union for a master evaluation. Yesterday, the blacksmith union sent news that the master evaluation will be held today."
"Congratulations, master!" Abel knew that although Master Bentham was called a master blacksmith, it was only a local title. Being able to make a hundred skills blank was only the basic requirement for a master. You also needed to master a specialized skill to become a master blacksmith. Therefore, Master Bentham was only a pseudo master.
"Congratulations? Why would I do that? I applied for it for you." Master Bentham patted Abel's head with a gratified look on his face and said, "I have spent my whole life making magic weapons. Although I can't make a magic weapon and can't become a master blacksmith, since you can make a magic weapon, you can become a master blacksmith."
Abel didn't have much interest in becoming a master blacksmith. However, if he wanted to learn more runes, he would have more opportunities to come in contact with runes. On top of that, Master Bentham strongly recommended him, so he agreed, "I'll prepare and go."
Abel moved the 9 normal swords of a hundred skills and the deluxe version of the fire magic sword of a hundred skills from his personal operation room to Master Bentham's carriage. Abel planned to sell 2 of these swords to Harry's weapon shop, while the other 7 swords and the deluxe version of the fire magic sword of a hundred skills would be sent to Edmund's boutique shop. If he sold all of these swords to Harry's weapon shop, it would have a big impact on the price of the local weapons of a hundred skills. It would also arouse the suspicion of other weapon shops. This would be very bad for the shop that had just taken over from the Lord of Chorre. The advantage of sending them to Edmund's boutique shop was that Edmund's boutique shop had branches all over the Duchy, so the 7 swords could be easily sold. As for the deluxe version of the fire magic sword of a hundred skills, it would be auctioned off by Edmund's boutique shop to maximize the profit.
Once again, they rode the carriage towards Harvest City. It was a bumpy ride, but Abel already had a plan. This time, he would find a way to install a shock-absorbing carriage. Around 10 in the morning, the carriage arrived at the Harvest City branch of the Blacksmith Union located in the center of Harvest City.
The Blacksmith Union was a racial organization in the continent. 3000 years ago, it was jointly established by several human and dwarf blacksmiths. In the following years, even the orc blacksmiths had joined the organization, which eventually formed the Blacksmith Union today. The Blacksmith Union's function was to evaluate the profession of blacksmiths, give out the corresponding profession badge, and provide protection to the blacksmiths who joined the Blacksmith Union.
As soon as Master Bentham and Abel entered the Union hall, a dwarf with a big beard came over. This was the first time Abel had seen a dwarf, so he restrained himself and didn't stare at the dwarf.
"Bentham, old friend, the Union informed me when they received your application. I will be hosting this assessment." The dwarf opened his arms, and Master Bentham lowered his body and hugged the dwarf.
After letting go of the dwarf, Master Bentham laughed, "I didn't expect the Union to let you host the assessment. I still remember when we studied together under Teacher Robin. After so many years, you are still so young."
Abel was speechless as he looked at the dwarf with a big beard. He really couldn't understand what Master Bentham was talking about.
"This is my disciple, Abel Harry." Master Bentham pointed at Abel and introduced him to the dwarf.
Master Bentham turned to Harry and said, "This is Master Thorin Oakenshield, my junior."
Thorin Oakenshield jumped up and said loudly, "It's my senior!"
"When we studied together, I was a young man, and you were a child. Of course, I am your senior." Master Bentham raised his eyebrows and looked at Master Thorin proudly.
"Oh, that's because I am older than you, although I am a child." Master Thorin shouted, waving his fist.
Abel finally understood the conflict between them. Dwarves had a very long lifespan. They could live up to 500 years, while normal humans could only live up to 100 years. That was why there was such a conflict.
Master Thorin saw that he couldn't come to a conclusion immediately, so he turned to look at Abel carefully, "This is the disciple you applied to be assessed as a master? Isn't he too young? You only have one chance in your life to apply for the assessment, and you gave it to him? "
The series of questions showed that Master Thorin didn't trust Abel because of his young age. Every skill of a blacksmith required time to perfect.
"I'm almost 60 years old, and my strength is already leaving my body. I no longer have the ability to become a master in this life. I thought I would never have the chance to apply for the assessment again, but …" Master Bentham looked at Abel proudly and continued, "Ever since Abel learned from me, he has created miracles time and time again. He has the ability of a master, and that's why I'm here."
"Alright, since you've decided, let's begin." Master Thorin brought the two to an inner room. There were three mirrors on the wall, and there was a blacksmith's workbench in the middle. There were all kinds of tools, and there was a burning furnace on the side.
Master Thorin took out six rubies and placed them in a groove on the wall. The surface of the mirror shook, and three figures appeared. One was a dwarf, and the other two were humans.
Master Bentham bowed to the three figures in the mirror and said, "Greetings, masters. Sorry for taking up your time."
Seeing the surprised look on Abel's face, Master Thorin began to explain the process of applying for a master's assessment. Blacksmiths could only apply for a master's assessment in their lifetime, and advanced blacksmiths could only apply for 1. Once the application was approved, there would be a master on the spot, and 3 masters would monitor the assessment process from afar through a magic circle.
This magic circle could only transmit images, but not sound. It was made by the masters of magic circles of the elves.
"Let's begin," Master Thorin said to Abel after the explanation.
Abel didn't say anything. He first bowed to Master Thorin, and then to the three masters in the mirror.
The materials on the workbench were all of high quality. Abel picked up a piece of fine iron from the workbench and threw it into the furnace. After a while, he took out the fine iron from the furnace and began to forge it repeatedly. With his skillful technique and fast speed, it took him less than two hours to reach 80 skills. Then, it was time to forge from 80 to 100 skills.
With the use of his power of the Will, the speed of forging from 80 to 100 skills was even faster than before. Master Thorin's vision was different from before. There weren't many masters who could use their power of the Will to forge. Most of them relied on their experience to forge from 80 to 100 skills.
After a short break, Abel began to forge the greatsword that he was best at. Time passed quickly, and the greatsword was completed. However, Abel didn't stop. He used a drill to make a hole in the guard.
Master Thorin's eyes twitched when he saw this. He couldn't help but turn to Bentham with a questioning look. Bentham nodded at him to confirm his thoughts.
Master Thorin knew that Bentham had been researching his whole life. Although Bentham couldn't make it himself, it seemed like his disciple had fulfilled his wish.
When Abel took out the rune pen, Master Thorin had already confirmed his thoughts. Magic weapons were high-end master-grade weapons. They were very precious even among master-grade weapons.
Seeing Abel completely immersed in the process of drawing the runes, the three masters in the mirror also realized what kind of weapon he was making. They couldn't help but pay more attention to it.
The final insertion of the sapphire and the guidance of the power of the Will went smoothly. An ice magic greatsword was completed. Although it wasn't decorated, it was already very good for these masters. It was enough to pass the evaluation of a Blacksmith Master.
Master Thorin turned to look at the three figures in the mirror. After the three masters nodded, Master Thorin took out a medal and said to Abel with a serious expression, "Congratulations, Master Abel Harry. You are now the 36th Blacksmith Master of the Blacksmith Union."
Master Thorin said and put the medal on Abel's chest. Then, he stepped forward and hugged Abel. Abel followed what Bentham did before and lowered his body to return Master Thorin's hug. This hug showed that Master Thorin was treating Abel as an equal.
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