My bloodline is so eager to improve.

He could sense a powerful force contained within the broken blade fragments, but because it was broken and had been purified by Tessa, this force appeared somewhat scattered and could not be exerted.

Just as Otto was pondering, Michael, who had been silent all along, put down the hammer in his hand and walked over.

He picked up the broken blade fragment from Otto's hand, carefully stroked its surface with his rough fingers, and then gently tapped it with a small hammer, listening to the crisp sound it made.

After a long while, he spoke softly.

"This thing once existed as a cursed object and was corrupted by a very powerful evil force."

Fortunately, you purified it completely with the Soul-Purifying Flame, and now it has become an excellent forging material.

Michael's tone carried a hint of regret.

"It's just a pity that there's so little material left for this broken blade. With only this small piece, it's difficult to make anything decent out of it."

"If only I had a complete sword blade, I could definitely forge a fine sword for you."

Despite saying that, Maika's eyes gleamed with excitement.

As a dwarven blacksmith, nothing excites him more than finding a good piece of material.

"However, I am interested in trying to forge a new short blade for you using this broken blade fragment."

Although it's a bit small, its power shouldn't be lacking.

Upon hearing Michael's words, Otto's eyes lit up as if he had suddenly remembered something.

He quickly took out a palm-sized metal piece from his jacket pocket and placed it on the table.

"Michael, take a look at this. Can we use it together with the broken blade shard?"

When Goren saw the metal piece, he was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized what it meant.

"Oh, I remember now, this is the metal piece that was inlaid on that strange pottery jar, isn't it?"

It looks like you've successfully purified it.

He patted his forehead and said with a smile.

"So that's why you rushed out yesterday. It turns out you were purifying that earthenware pot."

You're really diligent. You just came back from the Blackthorn Forest and didn't even rest before dealing with these things.

Goren's tone was full of admiration, but then he sighed helplessly, patted Otto on the shoulder, and said regretfully.

"What a pity, you're not a priest."

If you are a full clergy member of a religious order, you might even be eligible to be converted into a paladin.

That's the dream job for countless men.

Goren once dreamed of becoming a paladin, always fantasizing that one day he, Havel, and Lillian would embark on a journey to save the kingdom in accordance with divine decree. However, as he grew up, this dream gradually faded from his heart.

Upon hearing this, Otto simply shrugged, showing little regret on his face.

"There's nothing we can do about it."

To become a full priest, one needs not only the trials of the gods but also the approval of the religious order, which is no easy task.

Even orphans adopted by various religious orders from a young age rarely qualify to become official priests.

He paused for a moment, then continued.

"Moreover, there are many career paths on the path to transcendence, and I can slowly find the one that suits me."

Didn't you say that once my Fire Seed Iron Guardian class reaches the Perfect level, the Fire Seed will give birth to a new alternative class change option?

There's always a way out, no need to rush.

Chapter Ninety-Three: Michael's Absurd Words (Second Update, Please Subscribe)

Otto's tone was very calm, and his eyes were full of determination.

He knew that with the help of the Magical Ape, he didn't need to worry about future job changes; he only needed some extraordinary professionals.

For him now, the most important thing is to improve his basic attributes as soon as possible, hone his combat skills, and lay a solid foundation.

Only in this way can he go further, no matter what career path he chooses in the future.

Thinking of this, Otto took out a grayish-white finger bone from his pocket and placed it next to the metal plate.

"After I purified that pottery jar, I opened it and took out what was inside."

Besides this metal piece, I also found this finger bone. I don't know what kind of monster it belongs to, or what its use is.

This finger bone is about the length of a finger, with a smooth surface and an ivory-like color. It is engraved with some very ancient and strange runes and emits faint and pure magical fluctuations.

Otto studied it for a long time but still couldn't figure out its origin or purpose.

"Oh, right, I also found a runic weapon."

As Otto spoke, he turned and walked to his Moonsilver carved armor, taking out a black iron chain from the inside pocket of the armor.

The chain is about one meter long and is made up of small black iron rings connected together, the surface of which is covered with strange dark red runes.

The iron chain was icy cold to the touch, as if holding a block of ice, and it also exuded a nauseatingly evil aura, making one feel very uncomfortable.

When Maika saw the chain, the smile on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a very serious and solemn expression.

He carefully picked up the chain, avoiding direct contact with the runes on it, and began to examine it closely.

After a long while, he slowly opened his mouth, his tone filled with disbelief.

"This, this is a binding rune, and a specialized binding rune at that!"

As an experienced dwarven blacksmith, Maika was only able to forge the Lock Core Rune by hand, but this did not affect his knowledge.

He had seen many runic weapons and alchemical artifacts in the Dwarven Kingdom and was very familiar with all kinds of common and rare runes.

Therefore, he recognized the runes on the iron chain in front of him at a glance.

"This specialized type of binding rune is far more powerful than ordinary binding runes."

Michael explained to Otto and Goren as he inspected the chains.

"It can not only imprison the enemy's body, but also imprison the enemy's soul, making the enemy unable to move or use any spells or skills."

Of course, this is on the premise that the user's level is higher than that of the imprisoned.

Furthermore, because the enhanced characteristics come at the cost of reduced operability, the imprisoned individual needs to lower their guard.

These runes are extremely malevolent and are often used by necromancers to create their own necromancer servants.

Of course, some perverts also use it as a tool to torture their enemies.

Michael's tone was full of disgust.

"We dwarves hate making these kinds of insidious runic items the most."

We believe this is a desecration of the forging technique.

Throughout the entire Dwarven Kingdom, the manufacture and sale of such runic weapons are strictly prohibited.

Otto, where did you get this thing from?

A look of confusion appeared on Maika's face.

Having lived in Oaktown for many years, he was certain that, apart from himself, there wasn't a single craftsman in the surrounding towns who could create runes.

Not to mention creating such powerful and highly restrictive specialized confinement runes.

Upon hearing Michael's question, Otto briefly recounted his experiences from the previous night to the two of them.

The commission from the Raven Cemetery, Romeo's sweet words, Juliet's resentment, and the damaged corpse.

After listening to Otto's explanation, Michael suddenly understood and nodded.

"Then it's not surprising."

He sighed helplessly and said in a heavy tone.

"I'm afraid this is the creation of the gray dwarves."

"Grey dwarves?"

Otto and Goren both looked puzzled.

They had all heard of the Grey Dwarves, but knew nothing about the race.

"That's right, they are gray dwarves."

Maika nodded and began to explain to the two of them.

"Many years ago, a group of traitors who worshipped the dark gods appeared in the Dwarf Kingdom."

They abandoned the dwarven tradition of the forging god and instead worshipped evil beings, learning dark magic and insidious forging techniques.

Their actions angered the dwarf king, and they were banished from the dwarf kingdom.

At this point, Maika seemed a little hesitant, but when he thought about how this matter was related to the Grey Dwarves, he told them everything he knew.

"These exiled traitors eventually made their way to the Kingdom of Thorne and established their stronghold in the southern mountains."

It is said that the southern border is their current base of operations.

They are known as the Grey Dwarves, renowned for crafting insidious runic weapons and magical artifacts, and often collude with necromancers, cultists, and various evil forces.

Michael's tone was full of contempt and anger.

"Such vicious props are their masterpiece."

However, after explaining the origins of the gray dwarves, Maika seemed to have thought of something, and his expression became even more serious.

"Since the other side was prepared in advance, and even specially prepared this type of specialized restraining rune chain, then it can only mean one thing: Romeo's so-called elopement was probably premeditated!"

"what do you mean?"

Goren frowned, as if he understood something.

"I'm afraid Romeo approached Juliet from the very beginning with the intention of turning her into his undead servant."

Michael's tone was very certain.

"He meticulously planned this elopement to lure Juliet to this remote town, and then, after her death, to perform a necromancy ritual on her body."

At this point, Maika looked at Otto and asked in a serious tone.

"Otto, have you examined Juliet's body?"

Is she still a virgin?

Upon hearing this, Goren immediately wore a strange and embarrassed expression.

He stared wide-eyed at Maika and muttered to himself.

“Mr. Michael, what are you saying?”

Surely we can't expect Otto to examine whether the body of that poor dead girl was clean?

This is extremely disrespectful to the deceased!

But when he saw Goren winking at him, Maika just waved his hand and said helplessly.

"You misunderstood, what I meant was..."

Before Michael could explain, the door to the forging workshop was suddenly pushed open with a bang.

Otto reacted extremely quickly, instantly gripping the hilt of the iron sword at his waist, his body tensing, ready for battle.

Chapter Ninety-Four: Una's Warning (Third Update, Please Subscribe)

But when Otto suddenly turned around to look at the door, he didn't see anyone.

Just then, a white rabbit doll hopped into the workshop with quick and comical steps.

At this moment, the rabbit doll was wearing a small purple mage's robe, with a complex alchemical array embroidered on the hem.

Although it looks very cute, it walks with a very steady gait and exudes a faint magical aura.

The rabbit puppet walked straight up to the three of them and stopped.

A clear, slightly languid, mature female voice came from the doll's mouth.

"Michael, the space pocket is ready."