Cao Xing nodded slightly. "I understand. Since breaking through to Master is difficult, there's no need to force it. Just keep working at your current pace."
Then, he looked behind him.
"These two little ones are Saler and Bodie. From now on, they'll be here to assist you."
Harold and Putana exchanged a glance. Naturally, they had noticed the two children Cao Xing had brought.
They could never refuse their lord's request.
The dwarven blacksmith laughed heartily. "Little ones, forging is a hard trade. Can you endure it?"
"Not only must you endure the furnace's scorching heat every day, you must also swing heavy hammers again and again. Even when your arms ache and go numb, you cannot stop."
"Besides that, you cannot rest after work. You must study the knowledge contained in all kinds of books and learn to identify the characteristics and quality of materials."
"Different ores have different hardness, toughness, and magical properties. Only by identifying them accurately can you choose the most suitable materials during forging and create the finest equipment."
Hearing this, the two boys looked at each other, then nodded solemnly. "Sir, we aren't afraid of hardship. We'll definitely persevere!"
They knew this was the most important chance in their lives to change their fate!
Even if they worked themselves to death in the Blacksmith Shop, they had to persevere!
Harold said nothing, merely looking at the two children.
After their initial shock and confusion, Saler and Bodie now met his gaze.
From their determined eyes, Harold seemed to see his younger self.
The same burning desire, the same persistence.
He nodded. "Good. Then I'll take you in."
"From today onward, I am your master."
"Remember this. My name is Harold Iceberg."
The two little boys immediately wore looks of delight!
Then, they knelt