Back at the royal blacksmith workshop, it was time for Broken to finish his creations. Six weeks had passed since he first started on his work. With great care, he had crafted ten items, leaving them nearly complete. He had decided to add the final touches to all of them at once. Finally, the day came to see everything come together and find out the quality of his work.
On that day, all the blacksmiths in the workshop were on hand, watching him closely while keeping a respectful distance so as not to disrupt his concentration. They were eager to see the results of his efforts, their curiosity growing over the past few weeks. Almost everyone at the workshop had been talking about him and his dedication.
“Do you think he can craft high-grade items successfully?” one of the blacksmiths whispered.
“I doubt it,” another replied skeptically. “We craft dozens of items successfully every day. What makes him so special compared to the rest of us?”
“He did manage to craft a Legendary-grade item before,” someone chimed in. “So, of course, we’re curious to see how this attempt turns out.”
“Do you think he could craft another Legendary-grade item?”
“I think even crafting a Unique-grade item is a stretch. He’ll probably end up with just Elite- grade items at best?”
“Then why are you so eager to see the final results if you don’t believe in him?”
“For the entertainment, obviously. What’s more satisfying than seeing someone fail miserably after all this hype and praise?”
“True, we all work hard every day, not just him,” another agreed.
Broken carefully lined up all the items he was about to finish. Even in their incomplete state, the shapes of the items drew everyone’s attention.
“Even though they’re not finished yet, they still look amazing and beautiful,” one admired.
“Your expectations are too high,” another retorted. “I don’t see anything extraordinary about what he’s doing.”
Broken took two pairs of gloves and got ready to add the final touches. With steady hands, he hammered away, inserting Monster Cores into each glove. Sparks of energy flared from the items, marking the moment of their completion. He had successfully crafted the two sets of gloves.
[Invincible Paragon Gloves]
[Grade: Epic]
[Invincible Paragon Gloves]
[Grade: Epic]
Broken muttered in surprise, “Epic grade? I was hoping for something better!” He chuckled softly to himself.
Around him, the other blacksmiths stood in shock.
“Both of them are Epic-grade! This is unbelievable,” one of them exclaimed in disbelief. Another added, “What’s the big deal about Epic-grade? Plenty of people here can craft Epic- grade items.”
“Yes, but the blueprints he’s working with can range from Common to Unique grades,” someone pointed out. “Crafting an Epic grade requires immense skill, patience, and a bit of luck—it’s already quite extraordinary. Most people would probably only manage Elite grade.”
“But there are still eight more items left. I’m sure it’s just a stroke of luck!”
Broken turned his attention to the next two helmets, focusing intently. With each deliberate strike of his hammer, he made the final touches with great force and precision. Gradually, the helmets began to gleam under the workshop’s lights.
As he worked, a green aura started to emanate from the metal, growing more vibrant with each strike. When he finally examined his handiwork, he was pleased to see both helmets glowing with a brilliant emerald hue.
[Invincible Paragon Helmet]
[Grade: Epic]
[Invincible Paragon Helmet]
[Grade: Epic]
Broken muttered to himself, “Another Epic-grade item? Where are the Unique-grade items?”
The crowd gasped in awe, their mouths agape in disbelief.
“This is insane! Four Epic-grade items in a row? How can that be possible?” one of them exclaimed.
“Is there a mistake? Can’t you feel the overwhelming aura of Epic-grade around it?” another questioned.
“It’s beyond belief! I never thought I’d witness something like this!” someone added, shaking their head in wonder.
They chattered away, speculating and talking fervently amongst themselves. After all, none of them had ever seen anything like this.
“Damn, I’m trembling just watching this. My knees feel weak,” someone whispered, visibly shaken.
“Is he truly the blacksmith messiah of this world?”
An eerie silence fell over the workshop as the blacksmiths ran out of words to describe the miraculous event unfolding before them. Broken picked up two sets of shoes and began hammering them vigorously, his focus unwavering.
As he completed the work, a green and blue aura radiated from the shoes, casting an otherworldly glow around them.
[Invincible Paragon Shoes]
[Grade: Epic]
[Invincible Paragon Shoes]
[Grade: Elite]
“Damn,” Broken cursed, eyeing the results. “Elite and Epic! Where’s my Unique-grade?”
The blacksmiths around him were struck with astonishment, their admiration practically
spilling over.
“He managed to craft five Epic-grade items in a row—it’s incredible,” one of them marveled. “Don’t forget about the Elite-grade item he just crafted, too,” another added.
“Ah, but look, his luck might be running out. He probably won’t craft anything better than Common-grade now. Who knows, he might even fail and end up destroying the item,” a third man chimed in, a wary expression crossing his face.
Broken then grabbed two sets of chest armor, taking a deep breath to steady himself. He proceeded with the finishing touches, hammering certain parts with precise care and ensuring each stage was completed flawlessly. This time, the aura that emanated was distinctly different from before.
“Yes! It’s Unique-grade!” he muttered to himself, a satisfied expression spreading across his
face.
[Invincible Paragon Armor (Chest)]
[Grade: Unique]
[Invincible Paragon Armor (Chest)]
[Grade: Epic]
Everyone was in complete shock, having witnessed so many incredible feats in such a short
time.
“A Unique-grade!” one man bellowed.
“Incredible!”
“Amazing!”
“My hands are trembling just from watching him successfully create a Unique-grade item!”
someone admitted.
“It’s unbelievable that he can construct high-grade items with such ease!” another shouted.
“But this must be the last one; it’s irrational to believe he has that much luck, right?” a voice questioned, filled with doubt.
However, Broken’s next two creations were even more incredible, eliciting even more praise from the crowd.
He said with a smile, examining his work. “Another Unique-grade item. Princess Alora will be thrilled when she sees this one-it should fit her needs perfectly.”
[Invincible Paragon Armor (Pants)]
[Grade: Unique]
[Invincible Paragon Armor (Pants)]
[Grade: Unique]
The sight of his creations left everyone in awe and shock, with wild murmurs of disbelief
filling the air.
“Wow! Two Unique-grade items?” someone exclaimed.
“Uh oh, I’m getting a headache. This is too much! I think it’s time for me to go home,”
another said nervously.
“I feel like all my efforts have been for nothing. I’ve never been able to craft a Unique-grade
item,” a third person said sadly. “And the worst part is, I’ve only ever managed a single Epic-
grade item.”
The room buzzed with envy and jealousy at Broken’s unbelievable luck, and some started whispering among themselves.
“He must be cheating or the son of the CEO of the Golden Age company. His luck is unreal,”
one speculated.
“Maybe his father was involved in creating the game and gave him cheat codes,” another
agreed.
“The luck he has is outrageous!” someone else muttered, shaking their head in disbelief.
The exchange of words created an almost eerie atmosphere, and a sense of dread washed over
everyone.
A series of notifications filled Broken’s vision.
[Congratulations, Broken! You have done it!]
He was flooded with messages confirming that he had once again completed an A-rating
quest to perfection. To his delight, he discovered that he had earned a prestigious title, along with its accompanying rewards.