Early the next morning, the Stonehorn Tribe erupted into activity as every Minotaur busied themselves searching for ore.
They entered the mountains in groups, looking for metal ores suitable for forging.
Ang set up a simple furnace beside a Magma Lake not far from the tribe.
The intense heat scorched the area, and the air was thick with the searing scent of lava, but for smelting metal, there was undoubtedly no better environment.
When the first batch of ore arrived, Ang immediately began smelting it.
Magic in his hands guided the flames within the furnace, and the blazing red glow illuminated his focused face.
As the fire rose, the ore gradually melted into scorching liquid metal. He patiently removed the impurities, then poured the refined metal into molds and waited for it to cool into shape.
After speaking with Herug, Ang learned that the Minotaurs most commonly used giant axes and heavy hammers.
Considering their natural advantage in strength, he decided to forge weapons better suited to the Minotaurs' size.
The first giant axe quickly took shape. Forged entirely from metal and nearly a meter long, it could be wielded with one hand or gripped with both.
Ang engraved Fortification Runes and Sharpness Runes onto the axe's handle and blade, ensuring that it was both durable and sharp.
When he handed the giant axe to Herug, the Minotaur chieftain accepted it with both hands and weighed it carefully several times. A glimmer of satisfaction flashed through his eyes.
"It feels great. Very well balanced." Herug nodded in praise, then swung it sharply several times. The giant axe tore through the air with a piercing whistle.
The surrounding Minotaurs looked on in amazement, clearly impressed by the axe's power.
Next, Ang forged a heavy hammer. Its head was the size of