Everyone was speechless when they heard Jacob answer and looked at him as if he was crazy and deliberating provoking the gunsmith guild.
Some blacksmiths who were taking this exam for years also felt insulted since this guy dare to say all that nonsense, as if being a gunsmith wasn't difficult at all. Jacob's words were simply ridiculing them.
However, to the clerk who brought Jacob up, he wasn't like the others who felt Jacob was courting death, on the contrary, he felt Jacob was extremely dangerous and he might have some background.
He quickly looked at Rena, who was already on the verge of an explosion. He blurted, "Please, sister Rena, just alert the Elder!"
Rena couldn't help but frown when she saw his almost teary eyes as if he was in grave danger.
'Could it be he wanted me to alert the elder because this guy was threatening him and wanted the elder's help?' She quickly reached this conclusion and nodded.
"Please wait." She stood up and left at the back door.
Jacob didn't move, and his expression remain unchanged.
While the spectators have another opinion about this situation because they could see that the gunsmith was afraid and this might not be going to end well for Jacob if he remained passive.
Nevertheless, they were looking forward to his aghast expression when the Guild Leader appeared with his weapons!
They all know too well this place was the Gunsmith Guild, which supplies firearms all over the kingdom, and they had many hidden cards to deal with arrogant pricks like Jacob.
It would be a huge mistake to underestimate these gunsmiths just because they didn't practice combat.
Even those C-rank mercenaries are wary of the Gunsmith Guild's wrath!
Soon, the back-door slap opened, and a burly old man appeared with a dignified aura, followed by another old man with a slight hunchback and Rena, who had a stony expression on her face.
The tall burly old man who appeared to be in his early sixties was the Guild Leader of this Gunsmith Branch, Drew, a Basic Gunsmith.
While the hunchback old man was the Vise Guild Leader, Olaf, an Advance Gunsmith Apprentice.
They both hold long barrel shotguns in their hands as they looked at Jacob with extremely cold eyes. They had heard what happened from Rena and quickly come here to teach this arrogant brat a lesson.
However, Drew was slightly surprised when he saw Jacob remain impassive despite seeing the shotguns in their hands as if they were toys.
"Brat, I heard you're causing trouble and threatening my guild members, is it true?" Drew inquired in a haughty tone.
Those spectators had long fled to the corner of the hall and watched the show with cold smirks on their faces.
Jacob calmly replied, "If stating my wish to take the Basic Gunsmith Test is causing trouble, then, yes."
Drew's eyes narrowed when he heard Jacob's nonchalant reply.
Olaf suddenly laughed coldly, "Hahaha, a Basic Gunsmith? Are you even qualified?"
He suddenly pointed the barrel toward Jacob.
Jacob said, "Qualify, huh? The shotgun you're holding in your hand had 23 inches double barrels with six millimeters of thickness. This makes the gun's gauge 20. This size denomination comes from one pound of lead divided into equal-sized balls that will fit the barrel. This will make the shell with 12 pieces equal to 12 bores, which is why a 20 bore.
"Now let's talk about Extractors, Bolt, Top lever, Safety thumb piece, Trigger guard, Trigger, Trigger plate, and Hammer…"
Jacob spoke without stopping, which made everyone dumbfounded as they had no idea what he was talking about since he was speaking the language which could only be understood by a beginner gunsmith in Jacob's world.
However, those two old men become pale as they heard Jacob describing the entire process of making a shotgun which shouldn't be known to the public like it was invented by him.
"… all in all, the lockwork is extremely poor. I can tell just with the trigger poison that should be three millimeters back and after six consecutive shots, the magazine barrel will blow. I would be careful with that toy if I were you, old man. Likewise, I recommend try making watches, you'll improve." He finally stopped without showing any sign of arrogance.
At this moment, the entire floor was deadly silent.
Drew finally snapped out of his stupor. Now he looked at the young man with fear and reverence in his eyes, although something that Jacob mentioned about the lockwork was out of his understanding. He could tell he had greatly benefitted from his pointers.
'C-could it be, he's from a higher region?! But it's impossible for a human to go there and then returned. Or did he find some kind of inheritance? No matter what, he's a genius. I have to keep him here!'
"Please come with me. I'll arrange the test for you." He finally opened his mouth.
Everyone's eyes turned green with envy. They knew this young man wasn't just boosting, but he was a genius and he was about to soar!
Rena also felt her heart tremble when she heard the respect in Drew's voice and she knew she had caused a blunder by belittling this young man, and if he really became Basic Gunsmith, he can easily get rid of her, regret filled her heart.
As for the clerk who bought Jacob here, he felt he was in a dream!
Jacob finally sighed inwardly when he felt this clown show was finally over. These guys were just too theatrical.
Olaf's heart palpitated when he saw Jacob coming in their way, and he also knew Jacob was far more knowledgeable than him. If Jacob really passed the test, then he would be in big trouble.
'Just how did he know so much? He might have stumbled upon some technology from the upper region if I can get my hands on it…' A greedy glint flash past his eyes, but he hid it quickly.
He knew he can't deal with Jacob if he passed the test and earned Drew's recognition. So, he played it safe before he took the next step.
Jacob glanced at the hunchback old man and his lips curled ever so slightly but he pretends as if nothing happened and followed the two old men toward the upper floor.
While walking, Olaf couldn't help but ask with ambiguity, "Are you, by any chance, a noble?"
Jacob coolly replied, "No, I'm a commoner. If you want to ask if I have a background, then no. I'm just a scholar who wants to learn gunsmithing. Is there any problem?"
Drew chuckled at this moment, "Of course not, the Vise Leader is very fond of talent and he nurtured many talented Gunsmiths and all of them were hand pick by him. Since you have no background, then this will make it easier. This will be your home. Even if you failed to pass the basic gunsmith test, I'll give you Advance Gunsmith Apprentice's title."
Olaf nodded in agreement, but his smile was very strange.
"If seemed you still didn't think I can pass the Basic Gunsmith Test, right?" Jacob chuckled. He could clearly see through the old man's words.
Drew didn't hide anything. "Although your observation and knowledge are top-notch, and even I'm not your match when it comes to perception. But there are still practical skills that are far more important than perception and knowledge.
"Even if you know about the combat, that won't make you a fighter, right? The Gunsmithing is the same. Even though you have knowledge and perception, you won't be a gunsmith until you make a gun yourself."
Jacob nodded, "Well said."
Drew had a good impression of Jacob now since he wasn't arrogant as he seemed, and that's why he said he would give me the title of Advance Gunsmith Apprentice even if he failed.
He knew as long as Jacob had experience and guidance, he could easily surpass him and this would also make his branch famous if they produce a young Basic Gunsmith or ever an Intermediate Gunsmith!
With Jacob's rise, their branch would get more resources. That's why he was so thrilled when Jacob showcase his knowledge!
They directly reached the ninth floor, where were the most advanced smithies they had in this branch.
The seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth floors were all smithies, and the higher the floor advancer the smithery equipment.
On the ninth floor, there were only three smithies, and they were all for Advance Gunsmith Apprentices and Basic Apprentices.
However, for Jacob, those 'advance equipment' were nothing but ancient, but he knew beggars can't be choosers.
Drew spoke at this moment. "You didn't need to take the first two tests since you have already proved yourself. As for the test fee, it's on the house. Your test is simple, as long as you can produce a revolver from scratch, you will be a Basic Gunsmith of our Guild!"