Overgeared - Chapter 39

Chapter 39

Chapter 39

One-sided cheering! But Grid actually became more excited .  A weed would grow stronger once it was trampled on .

‘I will win! Then I will make all of you shut up!'

Grid completed the smelting and started the process of making the dagger .  

Ttang! Ttang!

Euphemina became nervous as he started to tap the steel with his hammer . It was because she hadn't finished smelting yet .

'Fast! The difference in our skills is too large . '

It was inevitable .  In the first place, was Euphemina a blacksmith?

'I shouldn't be hasty . It isn't good to be too urgent . '

Euphemina calmly focused on the process of smelting . Grid had repeated the quenching and forging process several times by the time she finished smelting .   Then she pulled out a hammer from her inventory .  She had bought this hammer for a lot of money, in order for this quest to be successful .

[Blessed Blacksmith Hammer]

Rating: Epic

Durability: 299/300   Attack Power: 50~70   Odds of Making a Rare Rated Item: +15%   Odds of Making an Epic Rated Item: +5%

A hammer user by a prestigious blacksmith . It will assist the user in creating higher rated items .

User Restriction: Level 150 or higher . More than 100 strength . Intermediate blacksmith skill .  

[You can't equip it because you don't meet the item usage conditions . ]

Euphemina had enough strength and her level was high enough to  use the 'Blessed Blacksmith Hammer . ' But she wasn't a blacksmith, so she didn't have the intermediate blacksmith skill .  However, that story would change once she duplicated Grid's blacksmith skill .

Euphemina faced Grid who was concentrating on making a dagger and used Skill Observation .  Euphemina smiled with satisfaction .

'If we both have the same blacksmith skill, it is likely that the person with a better production tool will win . '

The hammer Grid was using was old and shabby, much worse than Euphemina's hammer .  Euphemina was confident of her victory .  But the moment she thought that! She was shocked as she saw the notification window that popped up .  

[The level of Skill Observation is too low . ]

[You can't analyze the skill of the target . ]

"W-What?"

Currently, Euphemina's Skill Observation was level 7 .   Her skill wouldn't fail, even if she observed a third advancement NPC .   Above all, her skill was only level 5 when she analyzed and copied the skill of an advanced level blacksmith .

However, Grid's blacksmith skill was impossible to observe with the level 7 Skill Observation? Surely Grid's blacksmith skill wasn't at the advanced level?

"…It can't be . Skill Observation! Skill Observation!"

[The level of Skill Observation is too low . ]

[You can't analyze the skill of the target . ]

[The level of Skill Observation is too low . ]

[You can't analyze the skill of the target . ]

No matter how many times she used Skill Observation, the same notification windows repeatedly appeared .

"This must be a bug . Skill Observation!!"

[The level of Skill Observation is too low . ]

[You can't analyze the skill of the target . ]

She used the skill until her mana was low, but her face was pale as she failed to complete the analysis .

“Unbelievable…”

Euphemina had to admit it .  This stupid man actually had the skills of an advanced blacksmith .

‘Is he a craftsman? That absolutely can't be!'

The 1st ranked person on the blacksmith rankings was only at the intermediate level . Yet Grid, who she'd never heard of, had skills beyond a ranker . It was impossible .  Craftsmen were rare even among NPC blacksmiths .

‘Yes, he is a blacksmith, not a craftsman . But why would my skill fail to analyze if he is a blacksmith? D-Don't tell me?'

Euphemina made a hypothesis .  Grid wasn't an ordinary blacksmith .  She couldn't rule out the possibility that this stupid man might have a hidden class like herself .

'I don't want to believe it, but it is reasonable . ' Otherwise, I can't explain why Skill Observation can't analyze this man's skill . '

In addition to blacksmiths, the rankings of all production classes were currently at the intermediate level .  Even the most famous NPCs only had advanced level skills, and craftsman NPCs were extremely rare .

If Grid was an ordinary user, it was impossible for him to master the craftsmanship skills .  Euphemina was forced to believe that Grid wasn't an ordinary blacksmith . Rather, he had a blacksmith-related class above the epic rating .

'It isn't a rare class . I can replicate the skills of a rare class since I have an epic class . The minimum must be an epic class . But except for me, the only other epic classes are Agnus and Katz… Surely that guy doesn't have an unique class? When did a unique class emerge?'

It was really the worst case scenario .  She had been thinking too lightly when she accepted a quest with an unknown level of difficulty .

'Completely outrageous . I never expected to compete with a unique class!' 

Euphemina fell into a confused state .

'What should I do? I can't do anything like this and will fail the quest . '

She couldn't even start making an item because she didn't have the blacksmith skill .   She knew how to make it, but the end result would be absolutely rubbish without the assistance of the blacksmith skills .

'Should I give up? Again?'

She faced a situation where she had to give up another quest after 'Agent of Revenge . ' Euphemina thought this was truly the worst .

Grid belatedly discovered that she wasn't doing anything and mocked her .  "What? Are you completely frozen? Are you jealous of my skills, Kid?"

“Ohh!"

Anger formed on Euphemina's face again .

'I can't be defeated by a lowly man like this!'

If things continued like this, Grid would win .  She needed to find a blacksmith and duplicate their blacksmith skills .  

'But where can I find a blacksmith…? Ah!'

Euphemina had a good idea and suddenly glanced at the audience .  Rabbit was aware of the strange turn of events and approached her .

“Is there a problem?”

Euphemina whispered into Rabbit's ears .

“Who is Grid's mentor? Call that person up on stage as well . Then make him help Grid with the dagger production . "

It was an absurd demand .  Rabbit's eyes narrowed .  “Why? I can't understand your intentions . ”

Euphemina explained with an embarrassed expression .

"I can't say anymore because it is a personal matter, but please listen to my request . It will increase my chances of winning . "

"Hrmm…"

It would increase her chances of winning? Rabbit wasn't easily convinced . But what could he do? The game had already begun . There would be a lot of accusations if he tried to change the competition now .

'In the first place, I have no substitute . '

In the end, Rabbit was forced to listen to Euphemina's demands .

"I will try . "

Rabbit spoke to the host who yelled towards the audience .

"Mr . Khan! Come up on stage! Erina stated that she wants you to add your strength to Grid!"

"What?"

A truly shocking proclamation .  Confusion appeared on Grid's face as there was an uproar .

"What? Erina wants to compete 2 against 1?"

“That guy called Grid must be very bad . Therefore, Erina felt pity and called Grid's mentor to the stage . "

“Is she saying that they have to join forces for this to be a proper competition?"

"Wow, that is truly great confidence . She's a wonderful woman . "

The crowd misunderstood and became more firmly entrenched on Euphemina's side .   She was worshipped as a benevolent and confident queen .   On the other hand, Grid's pride was dented and his hostility towards Euphemina became stronger .

'This chick dares do this…!'

Khan walked over to the agitated Grid and said, "Calm down . This is a great opportunity for us . Let's fight her together as she demanded . "

Grid puffed up .  “What? Do you really think I will lose to her?"

"How can that be? I believe that you can win over anyone . Aren't you Pagma's Descendant?"

"Then why are you following her demands?"

“I respect you as a blacksmith . I would like to have the honor to work with you . In addition, my blacksmith's heart wants to help instead of just watching . Grid, this is a request . I won't hold you back, so please give me this opportunity to protect my smithy with you . "

Grid couldn't refuse after hearing Khan's words .

“…As long as we're together, we will succeed . Let's crush that girl in front of all these people . "

"Yes!"

The two people teamed up . In particular, Khan was overjoyed at being able to work with Grid in front of so many people .

“I will demonstrate the best skills as your assistant! Give me a command . "

He was definitely a blacksmith .  As Khan prepared to help Grid, Euphemina activated Skill Observation .

[You have successfully analyzed 'Advanced Blacksmith's Craftsmanship' Lv . 2 . ]

It was as planned .  Euphemina smiled as an analysis of Khan's blacksmith skill appeared .

“Skill Duplication!”

[You have successfully duplicated 'Advanced Blacksmith's Craftsmanship' Lv . 2 . ]

[The skill 'Advanced Blacksmith's Craftsmanship' Lv . 2 is available to use once . You can keep it permanently until it is used . ]

In the first place, the result of the blacksmith game depended on chance .  Even if Grid had superior blacksmith skills, it didn't mean he would unconditionally make a high rated item .  In addition, Euphemina had the Blessed Blacksmith Hammer .

'There is still a chance . '

Euphemina became engrossed in the production of the dagger .

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