Young Shantru had been arrogant...
Geniuses were always like that.
Shantru had earned the highest achievement among his people and acquired the title of "Flame Furnace" just after reaching adulthood. He had every reason to be proud.
That was until he met the only elf who could make him acknowledge defeat.
Roselite Isu Stut Astasia Rosa Ivan
She was the most talented alchemist in the history of the Elven race, attaining the highest alchemical title, "Transmutation of All Things," at the age of just one hundred!
The two geniuses met at Slomos Academy, the highest academy in the world, which permitted members of every race to enroll.
For the first time, Shantru encountered someone who could completely defeat him in equipment theory.
He was captivated by her talent and fell in love with her—not romantic love, but a pure and unparalleled admiration for her craft.
The time spent learning was always short. Even though the two often gathered together at school, the day of their separation eventually came.
After returning to his people, Shantru felt neither pain nor dejection over it, only a slight reluctance to part.
However, Shantru, who spent each day living a simple life of forging, sleeping, and honing his craft, encountered an unexpected visitor one day ten years later.
"Shantru, I need your help!"
The visiting Roselite was still just as she had been ten years ago. The curious light in her eyes still shone brilliantly.
After a conversation, Shantru learned why Roselite had come.
Roselite's purpose in coming here was to forge a Legendary-level weapon!
The two young genius craftsmen immediately hit it off!
They actually wanted to combine Elven Alchemy and dwarven forging techniques to create a Legendary-level weapon.
Yet in the end, it was nothing more than a pipe dream...
"Roselite—!!!! Are you