Forging

A full half hour.

The average temperature in the blacksmith area reaches 108℃.

Even Though in the very edge areas, temperatures can exceed fifty degrees Celsius.

Han Dong and Wen Li's clothes were soaked with sweat. Luckily, Wen Li was wearing a black vest, otherwise, they would have been in big trouble.

Half an hour passed.

The blacksmith district has undergone tremendous changes.

Numerous iron chains pierce through the air, and molten iron converges in the center, forming a structure similar to a lava pool.

Blacksmith Atlus, his body pierced by chains, hangs suspended in mid-air, ending his sinful life... and gaining liberation in another form.

As for Togu...

Because of his recklessness earlier, he was seriously injured and was soaking in the molten iron pool for a long-awaited 'bath'... It had been a long time since Togu had taken a bath like this since leaving [Old Derry Town].

"This..."

Leaning against the edge, Wenli could hardly believe the battle scene she had just witnessed.

It was like a battle taking place Depths of Hell, with two powerful demons locked in a head-on melee.

This bald demon, no matter how many times he gets beaten or knocked down, can always get back up and continue fighting... It's like he's slowly wearing down his opponent.

By the end of the battle, the blacksmith was exhausted.

Despite being covered in wounds, Togu remained normal and longed to be beaten again.

"Vice Captain... this is also one of your summoned creatures?!"

The stronger Togu was, the stronger Han Dong was... Wen Li even slowly developed a sense of admiration for him.

"Um."

Han Dong grabbed the dazed Wen Li and headed towards the center of the blacksmith district.

"Togu, do you want to continue soaking in the bath or go back to rest... Your injury seems quite serious."

"Please let me stay here. Such a rare opportunity to take a bath is a rare treat (devil's words)."

"Okay... I'll call you when the forging process is finished."

The blacksmith was killed.

The "Hell Bone Fire" item dropped normally... Blunt Weapon, and due to the significant difference in type, it couldn't be absorbed by Chen Li's cleaver.

After thinking about it, I decided to give it to Wenli as a favor.

"Wen Li, this should be quite suitable for you."

"Ah... no!"

Winry felt that she hadn't contributed at all in this mini-boss battle and didn't deserve the loot.

"Take it, I don't need it... The ' Chaos Weapon ' should be surprisingly effective in the Destiny Space."

Faced with Han Dong's firm demands, Wen Li nodded.

"Well... thank you, Vice Captain."

It's just that I can't use it very well right now because I'm not very resistant to 'contamination'... We're already operating outside the city and need to fight against contaminated life forms, so it's not good for me to use such a double-edged sword.

"We can only put it away now."

Winry had heard about the Chaos Weapon from her master.

Because of its 'contamination' characteristic, it can greatly increase the probability of clearing the Destiny Space... Moreover, the weapon itself also has special effects similar to the "Destiny Weapon".

"Okay, take it back and use it."

Winry easily hoisted the giant hammer onto her back; in terms of weight, it seemed far less heavy than her large backpack filled with various materials, and it did not hinder her movements at all.

"Come with me..."

The two entered the blacksmith Atlus's inner chamber.

It contains excellent blacksmithing equipment and various metal materials, enabling the forging of all kinds of basic equipment.

"Vice Captain, didn't you say you'd have help? If I'm building this by myself, it might take me more than five hours."

"Wait a minute, there should be another group of blacksmith apprentices here."

Han Dong easily found the hidden compartment in the blacksmith's room using his 'eyes'.

In a small room.

On the bunk beds, more than a dozen blacksmith apprentices were sleeping and resting... That's right, to ensure that the forging process is not interrupted, the blacksmith apprentices prepare an extra batch to take turns handing over shifts and resting.

"Let's carry out basic enslavement."

According to the knowledge recorded in the Ocular Codex, Han Dong was able to use the Lesser Demon Eye to carry out basic enslavement of the most inferior and weak-willed heretics outside the city.

Buzz~~~

The moment the Lesser Demon Eye opened.

The group of apprentices, now awakened, were unable to move.

Through Visual Pollution, a high-level knowledge is conveyed, making these apprentices more obedient subjects.

Such basic enslavement can only be used on heretics who are not within the human realm, and it takes a certain amount of time, making it unsuitable for use in combat.

Han Dong couldn't go any higher.

Forced enslavement can even damage the eyeballs.

Before long, Han Dong led a large group of apprentices back to the blacksmith's room to assist Wen Li in crafting equipment.

How long will it take to complete?

"Wow... so many!! It can be done in One Hour. I initially thought there would only be one or two assistants."

"Alright! Let's get to work."

"Good!"

Each profession has its own expertise.

As the Blacksmith Hammer struck the surface of the iron drill, the sound of hammering echoed in the inner room, and Wenli's eyes changed accordingly.

The weapon is precisely crafted based on the image of it that I recall in my mind.

Red ponytail

wheat-colored skin

Sweat-drenched muscular arms

An absolutely focused gaze;

For a moment, Han Dong was mesmerized, Just Like he were himself studying cell knowledge in the laboratory.

It only took One Hour.

All the weapons, armor, and other equipment similar to those of the Third Year squad led by Johnny the Meat Johnny were completed.

The simulation accuracy is as high as 95%... It's hard for an outsider to tell the difference.

"Very good!"

With this equipment in mind, Han Dong's plan took another step forward.

Winry couldn't understand why the Vice Captain wanted these replicas... but she knew one thing: the Vice Captain must have some ingenious plan.

"Winry, put these items in your backpack... and use them when the time is right."

"Okay, where do we go next?"

Han Dong shook the "Blacksmith's Key" and said, "Find a room on the Third Floor of the castle that isn't too hot to rest in... We'll rest in the castle tonight."

"Okay..." Han Dong's words sounded a bit strange, and Wen Li seemed a little embarrassed.

The castle, though it has a four-story structure.

However, the first and second floors are connected and can be accessed by stairs.

However, to proceed to the Third Floor, one must obtain the necessary [key] from the family's leaders.

The Third Floor is designated as the offices and rest area for family executives, and it also contains many secrets about the Stuart Family, making it an important floor.

Structurally, it is completely separated from the area below, and access is only possible through a key carried by a family member.

As for the Fourth Floor of the castle, it belongs to a deeper area... Only the direct relatives of the Grand Lord can move around on the Fourth Floor.

"Let's go!"

Togu was taken back to prison to recover from his injuries.

Han Dong led Wen Li out of the blacksmith's area.

While navigating the winding, intricate corridors on the first floor of the castle, they unexpectedly encountered another team conducting an investigation of the castle.