However, the work that the Dwarven villagers requested did not give much rewards, fame, or intimacy.
At his skill level, if he were to focus all of this attention on the production of an occasional irritating piece it would be easily completed!
At that moment, a drunk Dwarf who was wearing a red vest walked down the path while searching for something.
“Where was it? Where can I go to recover it? There isn’t much time left before the arranged time with the man is up.”
Weed found that the eyes of the figure shone brightly.
‘I guess it is time to stop the long wait.’
There were no Dwarves in the village who knew about the Dwarven sculptor Kendellev. There would be no way the citizens of the Thor Kingdom would not conduct a search.
They were… the ones who were here since the beginning and could not settle on a form. You, who loves sculpting, the place you have to go is the Kingdom of the small beings. There will be a place where the hugely stubborn beings will feel a great amount of pride.
However, if for no other reason, this was the place that the Goddess Freya, told Weed to go to.
Weed walked up and spoke to the drunken Dwarf.
“Do you happen to be looking for some good iron ore?”
“That’s right! That’s right! How did you know that? But anyways, that’s not a big deal. But if you happen to have some iron ore on you, will you be willing to sell them to me? I know it’s a hard request. Other dwarves usually don’t ask this boldly. I’m asking since you didn’t refuse the others who are in trouble and need your help.”
— Dwarf Dane Hand’s request.
Because the lazy drunkard Dane Hand doesn’t turn in an iron ore to the forge within the designated time, he is always in trouble. Since the Dwarves greatly value honor, he will ask you to procure an ore in order to keep his promise, even it’s a somewhat unreasonable request.
Difficulty: F
Compensation: Monetary reward
Quest limit: More than 20 Grade 2 Iron ores
As Weed fulfilled the Dwarves’ requests, he had receive some ores as a reward. Dwarves generally did not give money, but ores and swords as rewards.
“I’ll get you the pieces of iron ore”
“Will you do that for me? Thanks a lot.”
— The quest has been accepted.
“I am short on time. When can I expect you to get some ores? I’m a Dwarf who values keeping promises. That means you should keep your promises and not be late.”
“I am carrying some ores right now. Let me give you the amount you need.”
Weed searched through his bag and pulled out 20 Grade 2 iron ores.
“Th, Thank you so much! With this I can keep my promise to the blacksmith Noble Hand!”
Ttiring!
— Dwarf Dane Hand’s quest completed.
Dane Hand can now return the iron ores to the Blacksmith shop.
Quest Reward: Please ask Dane Hand directly.
Dane Hand asked.
“That’s right, how much should I pay you for the iron ores? Does 20 silver above the regular price sound good?”
The average price for a grade 2 iron ore is 1 gold 30 silver.
While merchants might be able to get more than this through the market, it was an acceptable value to Weed.
Weed disagreed with the price and shooked his head excessively.
“I am not a shameless Dwarf who would demand more just to exploit your time crisis. You can give me the going price of 1 gold and 30 silver.”
“Will that be okay? Actually, let’s go to the pub and get some beer, my treat.”
Dane Hand stroked his beard and became elated.
“You, you’re a really likable Dwarf. Since I can see that you’re carrying around 20 iron ores it would appear as though you really like iron. You also didn’t ask for an impossible price and instead asked for a reasonable price; you must be a Dwarf of scruples.”
Weed had received 26 gold for his Iron ores. After that, Dane Hand kindly said.
“Would you like to take at look around Noble Hand’s Smithery?”
Weed asked as if he was a Dwarf that did not know anything.
“A Smithery?”
“Since you usually only let Dwarves who are close to you to enter the forge, and hate letting anyone you’re not close to enter, if it’s not too much to ask, I hope you won’t refuse. I have to go to the tavern and am busy, so I’d like it if you could deliver the ore to the forge.”
Another Rank F question have appeared!
It was a simple request. He had to bring the 20 Grade 2 Iron ores to Noble Hand’s Blacksmith shop.
Weed accepted his request and rose up from his spot.
Herman was playing and telling jokes, and then Pin turned around and asked.
“Are you heading for Kurueso?”
“Yes.”
“I wish you success.”
Herman shook hands with him.
“Thank you”
“Then I’ll see you next time.”
Weed bow slightly, kept his head down, and moved a step back.
“If he leaves, do you think he’ll ever come back here again?”
“His objective here has been accomplished. As well as the Dane Hand’s quest that he’s been waiting for.”
As Pin and Herman watched him walk off in the distance, they looked sadly upon each other.
Herman spoke in a really low and quiet voice so that the other people in the square could not hear him.
“There were eight ways to get to Kurueso. The easiest way is to obtain Dane Hand’s request, but you’ll need a great deal of tenacity to get it.”
“How did he know it was him?”
“He might have received some information. Anyway, we have more reason to stay here.”
Herman and Pin got up from their seats.
The Dwarves in the plaza looked at them briefly and soon averted their eyes.
“Are we going back to Kurueso?”
“Of course. We have work to be done there.”
“I’m sure there will be something interesting or a surprise waiting for us.”
“It appears as though you have fallen for him, young lady.”
“Please don’t tease a lady! Also, I told you it wasn’t like that.”
Pin shook her head and strongly denied.
Whenever she shook her head, purple light unique to the elf became visible from the antennae in her hair.
Herman bursted into laughter.
“Kkeol-kkeolIs this not some kind of strange attraction? It’s his indifferent attitude that appeals and draws you closer to him.”
“That’s right. Truthfully, I am worried about it. This is the first time I’ve felt this way about a male Dwarf. However, I don’t think it’s love, but affection I feel, and…”
“And, what?”
“Also I’ll just say this now, but his hand movements while he sculpts are attractive.”
“Kkeol-kkeol-kkeol!”
Herman started laughing pleasantly.
Chapter 2: Kuruso
The Dwarves had a ranking system in their smithery.
The low ranking Dwarves had to set up their smithy in the lower parts of the village.
Of course, even low ranking Dwarves were more skilled than humans, as well as the other races.
They were able to quickly repair severely damaged armour, weapons, among other things.
The quality of the items they made weren’t bad, and traders buy and sell these items all across the continent of Versailles.
Noble Hand’s smithery was located at the very top of Iron Hand Village. They are the most respected of Dwarven craftsman.
When Weed went to Noble Hand’s smithery, he found the Dwarf sweating while sharpening an axe.