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I was a bit shocked that the tournant would begin so early! Seriously, 2:30 PM?! It was way too early, good thing I decided to not go to the gym this ti around. I quickly logged in with Mark, my daughter, and her friends, and then we decided to quickly go help Ambil bring his things to the tournant area, a large arena where Players battle, sothing I've ignored so far.
I wanted to test Blackie's strength and hunt so Hollows or monsters outside the city, but we're in a hurry and Arcadia certainly doesn't want to take away its hold from us. It feels a bit annoying that we're so forced to log-in and co back all the ti, but that's how it is. The Gods gave power and trust my help.
And it doesn't an just fighting monsters or killing the Demon Kings, helping the world overall, I feel that's also my duty. Helping a friend win a tournant to show so assholes that he's worthy of being the King's Blacksmith? Even more!
What was their na again? Right, the… Forgery Brothers?
Cassim, Adman, Helpes, their nas are really weird.
They had a very big and successfully shop here where they mass produce low quality equipnt and sell it by the lots. Their custors also co to buy more because their stuff is so bad it breaks all the ti.
They looked down on Ambil because of a lot of things, mostly jealously because he was the disciple of a powerful and famous blacksmith of the city and mocked him because he was unable to earn a lot due to not being well known. Experience tales at мѵʟ
Despite that, his creations are always top-notch, and he showed the King how great his stuff was that he utterly humiliated them.
However, they were sore losers, so they challenged Ambil to participate in the crafting competition to show who was truly the master of craftsmanship.
And I think there was so bet where the King was involved too, sothing about…
Hmm, what was that again? I just can't rember every single little thing, but I think the winner gets recognition and becos the King's Royal Blacksmith, a figure similar to a Noble of high society.
With that, Ambil could beco the official blacksmith of the entire Kingdom, be able to live in the castle, have a huge smithy all for himself, get tons of apprentices, and more.
But if he loses, the King might not buy anything from him ever again…
Well, there's no way we're losing anyways!
"David said he would co pick us up! I already contacted the Queen," I said. "She sent him right in!"
We were currently having a small al before going to the arena.
"Is that Paladin our personal taxi or sothing now, mom?" my daughter wondered. "We can just go by foot there…"
"Yeah but I've grown rather used to the carriage, it's nice and comfy," I shrugged. "I just like being treated like I'm special… a bit."
"Well, you are indeed very special, so I suppose that's fair," nodded Mark. "Anyways, how are we doing this? Will only Planta help?"
"I've read the rules and it's allowed to have up to two assistants," said Ambil. "So I could bring soone else… I was thinking on you, Mark. Your fire is strong, and you can handle hot materials and lting tal with your bare hands, sothing your lady here can't… exactly. Or perhaps not too well."
"I suppose that's fair, yeah. I had planned on calling Hamr though, he's my best blacksmith, the Myconid," I said.
"Oh! That man… He's good but I don't think he would be a good assistant. He has the fla of a true blacksmith, we'll end up clashing and unable to decide well what to make or how to make things," the old blacksmith comnted. "This is why you two are better for the job, you are still newbies to an extent, nice and serviceable too."
"Serviceable? I don't like the sound of that…" I muttered.
"Haha, sorry, I didn't an it in a bad way, you are very helpful. Is that better for ye?" sighed Ambil.
"Much better!" I nodded. "Anyways, are you ready to fight those guys? The Forgery Brothers? I hope you haven't forgotten about them."
"I haven't…" sighed Ambil. "And sure I am waiting to beat the crap out of them… in the competition, through crafting. Of course. Though, I can't help but think they're going to plan sothing devious. I bet they're going to cheat sohow."
"How could they even cheat?" asked Mark. "Materials and what we need to do are all given in the competition."
"Yeah, but what about tools? Or anything outside of it? I am just a bit suspicious, that's all…" Ambil sighed. "Ah, there he is, your paladin prince."
Suddenly, with the door open, we noticed the carriage arriving.
We quickly finished our als and departed.
Aside from my daughter, Elisa, Anna, and Monica had joined us.
And about Rita, Lily, and Jenny, they're busy and will log-in much later, so we can't count on them for the mont, unfortunately.
Can't be helped, I don't want to force them nor drag them into this, it is more of my own thing, I get their help, but I don't necessarily need them here.
I think… well, I miss them though. I wish they could be as compromised as I am, but they got their own lives and all.
Rita got her whole big family too, can't force her.
"Lady Planta! Everyone! It seems you're all ready for the big competition, please hurry! We have to quickly depart; competition begins within fifty minutes!" he said.
"Alright, thank you for the ride, David!" I said happily.
And as David carried us to the arena, I asked him about Tomas.
"He has thankfully already woken up, and he has been cooperating with us," David said. "He was actually… Very grateful for what you did, he was happy that demon inside of him was sealed, and no longer forcing him to beco a monster."
"I-Is that so? I'm so glad! We should go t him later then!" I nodded.
"Of course, but for now, to the competition! The King and the Queen have already arrived too!" David said. "And their beloved son will also spectate. It is a big event; many nobles have co as well."
"I see…"
But it's also dangerous, too many important people inside a single place.
We have to be extra careful.
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