Chapter 9 ~ Powerless

"Okay?" Randy was taken aback. As a former knight, he was neither severely disabled nor old. Irregular retirements are often full of criticism. Now that he sees his former benefactor still wearing a knight armor, he feels guilty. .

"It is good to stay away from officialdom and have a calm mind like water."

"Benefactor, are you still working in the temple now?" The armor on Ji Bai's body seemed to evoke Randy's memories, and his expression was a little complicated.

"I have never mentioned that I am a priest. I have retired for a long time.

"Benefactor, you have retired for a long time? But, don't you still wear armor?" "Are you a knight, is there a direct connection with wearing armor?" "Ji Bai asked back.

"Uh, uh... Randy scratched his head. There is indeed no explicit stipulation that only knights can wear knight armor. At first, he thought that Ji Bai was a high-level member of the Temple Association. After this level of identity was overthrown, he looked more and more. I don't understand who Ji Bai is anymore.

"The benefactor came to the border town today, is there anything important to deal with? Uh, uh, don't get me wrong, I just ask casually, maybe I can help or something." Randy asked.

"My sword is broken. I heard that the blacksmith shop in the south of the city is so skilled and admired that I came here." Ji Bai opened the sac in his hand slightly. The blade fragments were exposed. "I just heard that the owner of this blacksmith shop has a weird temper, and he is arrogant and disdain to serve the flat-headed people.

"Hey? Is this shop the benefactor is going to visit? I told you earlier that this shop was opened by my uncle. If the benefactor wants to make repairs, just tell me."

"Is that so." It's rare to see people giving pillows when you want to sleep. Just because I can't find a qualified blacksmith's shop, I am worried, so I send my ‘key’ to my hand?

"Okay, it won't interfere with the shopkeeper's work, right?"

"No, no, my uncle is ready to talk." Randy waved his hand and took out a bunch of keys from his pocket. After a little identification, he inserted the key. Accompanied by the sound of the door shaft turning, the heavy anti-theft glass door was slowed down. Push away slowly.

"Then interrupt for a moment.

"The benefactor is polite, my uncle loves me, knowing that you are the benefactor who saved me, you must readily agree. I can't guarantee anything else. My uncle's forging technology is in the border town, and even the entire human federation is one of the best. My uncle is the first choice for the family children of the Temple Association to find a swordsmith." Despite Randy's bluffing, Ji Bai didn't say anything.

After opening the door, he followed Randy into the shop without hesitation.

He could still trust the character of this young knight, and he had a certain affection for him, otherwise he would not have come forward and risked their vanguard knights from the execution ground. Or Gongxiao l) C is sultry and hot, although it is the season of high and refreshing autumn, the four walls completely block the autumn wind and prevent autumn from penetrating the slightest.

Because of the long-term high temperature, the walls were full of wrinkles and uneven mud, and the white color was dyed gray-black under the smoky fire.

Hanging all kinds of weapons for sale and display is something that almost every smithy will do. This smithy is destined to be a stream. There is nothing hanging on the bare walls, and the only ornaments are clatter. The clock keeps ringing.

The room is not small, but the layout is slightly empty. Except for the necessary daily necessities, only two wooden beds and a pair of tables and chairs are left unused. Under the stairs, it probably leads to the basement. The room is used as a living area without ironware. Or blacksmith tools such as iron stoves should be in the basement.

The sound of forging reverberated throughout the room, coming from the basement.

Under Randy’s guidance, the sound of forging and percussion went from far to near, and the outline of the stone steps was smoothed. Time left a lot of marks here. In the huge basement, there was a shirtless man sitting by the stove. Press the red-burning iron tool and whip the hammer.

"Xiao Di, did you buy the materials? Where should I put them? By the way, throw the utensils on the iron table into the cooling pool to cool." The rough voice commanded without turning his head.

Uncle, a visitor is here. Randy whispered in the ear of the big man.

"Which guest? Tell them that I have been in retreat recently and are not taking orders. Even the Patriarch of the Great Temple Family can't force me to work, right? Don't let them in." The man said angrily.

"Uncle, it's not those high-ranking officials, and I have brought in the guests.

"What?" The big man glanced behind him, the hideous scar was like a long curly reptile, squirming along with the facial muscles. Recently, I am not taking orders. "Just a glance at the big man, he withdrew his gaze, and continued to focus on forging the iron that was about to be formed.

Randy felt like he couldn't hold back his face. "Uncle, he is...

"It's a knight, isn't it?" The big man received before Randy could speak. "What's the matter with the knight? There is something so rare about a priesthood that can be easily performed by memorizing a dictionary rule. Haven't you guys been a while."

"The city is wearing a pair of armor, for fear that no one knows that you are a knight... Don't stand there as an aisle, go quickly, I'm still polite to you now, if I don't leave, I will drive people!" The big man made a loud voice, his voice even surpassed the noisy iron strike.

"Uncle, this knight is my benefactor! Have you forgotten the border town incident I mentioned to you? In order to save his and Lao Gang's lives, this knight even lost his official position. Guangmu J now "Oh? Is that so? "The big man then looked at Ji Bai with his straight eyes, put down the hammer and stood up with the forge. "Did you save Xiao Di and the others?" ...This is still being demoted as a civilian? "

"Yes, but it's not as serious as what he said. I have not been degraded as...

"It's okay, it should be one yard and one yard, so I hate dealing with you knights. You have to go around three corners and be humble when you talk. Isn't it tired? Is the person alive?" The big man interrupted Ji Bai with an impatient wave.

"Although you are fancy and not straightforward, you can be regarded as a good knight for the people for the time being. Well, I am not that big to people like you... Are you coming to me to build a sword or to repair a sword? I can help." The big man rolled up his sleeves and moved his stiff arm a little.

"Excuse me, I want to ask Mr. You to help repair this sword. This sword is a bit special. Many blacksmiths say that they can't do this business. They don’t dare to take orders if they are not skilled. I wanted to see what kind of sword it was that was blown so evil by them. "The big man seemed to have a hint of interest, and took the package from Ji Bai.

The fire from the stove reflected the big man's squeezed brows. He took out a fragment of the blade and tentatively knocked it with a hammer.

The hammer head bounced back all at once.

He quietly put away the hammer and sighed deeply. "This sword is not something I have the ability to repair and forge, or in other words, it is not something that a human swordsmith can repair and forge.

"Speaking of which I am not afraid of your jokes. I have studied the art of blacksmithing for many years, but I can't see the material of this sword at all.

"It's not Ryukyu, it's not Xuangang, let alone lacquered wood or magic scales. I can't even break the materials. How can I talk about repairing? The big man sighed and shook his head.

"Uncle, can't even you fix it? No, forging and recasting may be done. How can I know if I don't try?" Randy couldn't believe it.

"Try it, try you a ghost! What do you mean by a layman here? You can melt and recast if you want to melt?? Don't even want to leave this little fragment if you don't want to melt it!" The big man is ruthless Randy glared fiercely.

"Worse, if the high temperature can't affect the structure of this sword, this sword will be completely abandoned and returned to Ji Bai." I would be irresponsible to tell you that I can rebuild it and then rebuild this sword. The sword was thrown into the furnace to be recast, but in this way, the sword was completely ruined, and after recasting, it would be much worse than before.

"Uncle, listening to what you mean, is it possible for this sword to be recast and repaired?

"Yes, but there is little hope." The big man glanced at Randy who was curious. "I also said that this sword is beyond the technical scope of a human forge. This is not because I am justifying my incompetence. In fact, this sword is definitely not made by humans. If you don't believe me, I can't help it.

"You said, there is still a possibility of repairing?" He must be able to repair this sword, at least he is the only one I can think of...but this is probably impossible. "

"The old man has a weird temper. I don't think you are like a talking person. You can't cope with the old man's weird temper."

"Uncle, didn't you say that this sword is not in the human category?"

"You kid did the bar with me? Did I say that the old man is a human?" The big man gave Randy a sullen look.

"Not a human?...

"You'll know when you go, but don't hold any hope. I have dealt with the old man a few times, and I understand him a little bit." The big man explained. "Although the surrounding villages in the category are directly under the jurisdiction of the Federation, the Human Federation will not be responsible for the safety of their villagers if they leave the border city and leave the protection of the barriers. Money moved to poor people living in cities and towns.

"The kind that is so poor that the demons don't bother to rob them.

"This is an extraordinary period. You have to figure out whether it is worth it or not. This trip is likely to return without success. Once you leave the border town, you won't be surprised what happens."

"Thank you for the suggestion, Mr. If that's the case, then I will leave first, and I will bother you." The matter is over, and there is no point in staying here.

"Wait." The big man behind him stopped Ji Bai.

"Is there anything else?" Ji Bai looked back.

"I used to be a knight anyway, this armor is really shabby...I can't help you gradually, and it's still within the scope of my ability to send you a decent armor.

"Stop chattering, curvy to death, you saved my ineffective nephew, I just don't want to owe you favor." The big man walked into the inner room while waving his hand, and walked out of it with the sound of iron collision.

A set of full-body plate armor, the sterling silver material gleams under the firelight, shining brightly.

Although Ji Bai is not a foundry, he has worn all kinds of armor on the march for many years, and his quality can be seen at a glance.