The weapons I forge are absolutely flawless.

With the remaining pig iron, Wiener still chose to forge swords.

He plans to create what he is most familiar with: the "Village Good Sword".

One, two, three...

Having exhausted all the pig iron, Venerer forged four more iron swords.

The village sword, which should have been the easiest to forge, encountered some unexpected problems.

"A sharp iron sword", "a sturdy iron sword", "a strong iron sword", "a training iron sword".

Using the same technique, Viner could no longer forge a good village sword.

Vina gripped the sturdy iron sword in her hand, closed her eyes, and recalled the feeling of fully unleashing the power of the emblem while holding the Mura-no-Kami sword.

Gundoraf gave a polite nod.

Then nothing happened.

Chapter 31 Side Hustles

Since Wiener didn't yet have the credits to equip the workshop with a testing stone, he had to use a blunt cleaver to experiment.

Holding a sturdy iron sword in his left hand and a blunt cleaver in his right, Venere took a deep breath and then swung the two weapons violently, clashing them together.

The sturdy steel sword shattered upon impact, scattering fragments across the ground, which then gradually turned into powder upon landing.

The blunt blade remained unharmed, and the crisp, light ringing sound after the impact seemed to question whether Vener was insane.

"Phew—I see."

Despite the fact that an iron sword had been destroyed, Viner showed no sign of distress.

This is a necessary experiment.

Gandoraf can activate the weapon's true power, which refers not only to the weapon's basic characteristics but also to the soul and memories that reside within it.

The newly damaged iron sword, in terms of both craftsmanship and materials, far surpasses the one that was repaired for Felix.

However, because it was brand new and as pure as a blank sheet of paper, Wiener did not feel any feedback while holding the sword.

Maintaining this active state consumes not only Gondoraf's power, but also, and perhaps more importantly, the weapon's very existence.

The result is a sharp decrease in durability.

Therefore, the iron sword was not cut in two, but shattered into powder.

Although the Murakami sword looks like just an ordinary iron sword, it represents a certain concept.

After all, every village has its best iron sword, and Lumiel Village even gets an even better iron sword every day.

These swords are all good swords from the village.

One is the whole, and the whole is one.

It is through this superposition of concepts that Murakami Yoshitsugu acquires a special meaning.

When the Muramasa Sword was at full power, the burly man mistook it for the Hero's Sword. It's likely that Gondolaf had intercepted the story of a hero who had used the Muramasa Sword.

“This is a difficult situation.” Viner scratched his head. “If we want to unleash the full power of Gondorav, won’t we have to choose between bleeding out the blood and digging up the grave?”

Heroes throughout history have held a very important place in the world, and the weapons they left behind possess immense power.

Aside from the relics of heroes, the heroic legacies passed down through the families of great nobles should have a similar effect.

If I were to take someone's ancestral relics out and smash them for fun, wouldn't I be hunted down by their descendants?

Wiener shook his head, banishing the terrible thought from his mind.

It's too early to think about these things now. Let's focus on earning our credits first.

Wiener tied the eighteen white wax steel spears together with rope and then covered the spearheads with cloth.

Students who want to set up a stall in the college market don't face the same difficulties as those in the Chamber of Commerce who want to open a general store. They only need to pay 20 credits to obtain a stall permit valid for one month.

The price isn't expensive, but setting up a stall is too reliant on luck and can easily waste a lot of time. Consignment is a more reliable option.

Wiener happened to have a business card in his hand.

"A steel gun? A steel gun forged in a blacksmith's shop costs 20 credits on the market. If you need credits urgently, I can buy it back for 15 credits each, and I'll pay you in full upfront."

"But if we consign it, it's just a basic D-rank weapon after all. If we put it in our shop for consignment, it will probably take a long time to sell."

Although Anna's tone remained polite, she was essentially telling Venus that such a low-level weapon was better bought from a blacksmith and didn't deserve to be displayed on the wall of a general store.

"Come here for a second," Vina beckoned to Anna.

"Is there anything else, classmate?" Anna leaned towards Vina.

“Let’s take three...five more steps,” Venere changed her mind.

Although she didn't understand Wiener's intentions, Anna believed that the customer is always right, and she would try her best to meet any requests that weren't too unreasonable.

Three steps, four steps, five steps.

Anna realized something was wrong only after the last step was taken.

She looked around and was surprised to find that she had been led to the door of the shop without her noticing.

Vina followed, carrying a two-meter-long spear on her back and leaning back, cleverly blocking Anna's retreat back to the grocery store.

"Hey, Venus, isn't this a bit inappropriate?" Anna narrowed her eyes slightly. Although she still had a smile on her face, her eyes revealed a hint of danger.

“Don’t get agitated, I just want to discuss a business deal with Anna, who is my classmate.” Viner spread her hands to indicate that she meant no harm.

"Not the shop manager Anna, but my classmate Anna? Okay, then I'll hear what Wiener has to say. Just so you know, I'm not going to do anything that loses money." Anna crossed her arms and looked at Wiener.

This gesture might seem impolite if performed by a customer service representative.

But it seems particularly fitting for Anna at this moment.

"How are these steel guns in condition?" Wiener asked.

"Its condition is good, far superior to the standard steel guns of the same level produced by its blacksmith shop, but..."

“But it’s far from being good enough to hang on the wall, right?” Wiener answered first.

"You know that much." Anna rolled her eyes at Vena, annoyed that her words had been interrupted. "If you can forge a weapon of C rank or higher, I might reserve a spot for you."

The weapons and armor displayed for sale on the wall are at least C-rank or higher.

The mass-produced white wax steel guns made by Wiener are of good quality, but their grade is quite different.

“But the purchase price of fifteen credits is indeed a bit low, so I plan to consign them instead of putting them in the store for consignment,” Viner said.

"If you don't plan to consign, then find a place to set up a stall yourself... Oh, so that's what you were waiting for?" As someone who could become the owner of a shop, Anna understood Venere's idea with just a little thought.

"You want me to leave my shop to help you set up a stall? Venus, my appearance fee is very high, you know."

Let's reintroduce Miss Anna.

Main occupation: Owner of a general store in the market street of St. Freya College.

A first-year student at the St. Freya Academy's Magic Court, a side job.

A side job as a side job: student stall owner at No. 255 St. Freya College Market Street.

“My bottom line for this batch of steel guns is 20 credits per gun, and I’ll split any price difference 50/50,” Wiener stated his offer.

"So you only give me a cut, huh? Are you that confident in your work, Vena?" Anna teased.

“I have confidence in Anna’s judgment,” Viner said seriously.

He could only see the attributes of equipment when he was a blacksmith, not when he was awakening his crest. So there was no reason why Anna, who had been the owner of a general store, wouldn't be able to see them.

"This is a bit of a dilemma. If I refuse, it feels like I've lost something..."

Anna was somewhat tempted, but she was still a little annoyed by being led by the nose by Viner. After thinking for a moment, she spoke.

"Okay, let me make a few requests."

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Chapter 32 Anna's Request

"please say."

Ask for a high price and pay it back on the spot.

Negotiations are not something that Wiener can decide alone.

Apart from the base price of 20 credits, all other conditions are negotiable.

"First, I will not provide a deposit for this batch of goods, nor will I accept advance payments. If you cannot accept this, please leave."

Having accepted this condition, Wiener would not receive a single academic credit until the weapons were sold.

“That’s acceptable. Such a large shop is still there, and I’m not worried about you running away.”

Anna nodded, seeing Viner's sincerity, and then made her second request.

"Secondly, we will use one week as the dividing line. At that time, I will return all unsold items and settle all sold items in one go."

"That's reasonable, but I suggest adding a clause that if the product sells out ahead of schedule, the settlement should be made on the same day it sells out."

"can."

Wiener's addition didn't have much of an impact.

"Thirdly, how about exchanging contact information?" Anna took out her student ID from her pocket and showed it to Viner.

"Didn't you give me your business card?" Wiener asked, puzzled.

Before coming, he specifically checked Anna's contact information on her business card to confirm that she was in the store.

“Can a work account and a personal account be the same?” Anna looked at Vina with a resentful expression.

"With this contact method, when Wiener wants to consign something, she won't have to go through all the trouble of tricking me out."

"Ahem, okay." Viner gave an awkward laugh after hearing that.

Knowing he was in the wrong, Viner obediently took out his student card from his pocket and handed it to Anna.

After exchanging contact information, Anna said, "Alright, leave your things here. You can go back and wait for news, Venus."

"Then I'll go back and wait for Anna's good news," Vina said goodbye to Anna.

Once Vina's figure had completely disappeared, Anna put her index finger to her face, revealing that classic sly smile.

“Vina must have come straight here from the workshop, so she hasn’t received the message yet.”

"Hehehe... How much should I make on this deal?"

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Wiener never worried that the weapons he made would not sell.

With a guaranteed 360 credits, it's enough to upgrade a few pieces of equipment and buy materials for the next forging.

Anna, on the other hand, gained a stable client.

The ash wood and iron ore were purchased from her on Friday night, and in just one day, Viner transformed them from raw materials into finished products.

The efficiency of producing eighteen steel guns in a single day is quite astonishing.

Time is money, and Anna saw a business opportunity in Vina.

Being able to connect with him before he becomes famous seems like a sure-fire way to make money.

As long as both parties feel they've made a profit, then the deal is a win-win situation.

As for who earns more, that remains to be seen.

As Vina planned how to use this first pot of gold, his stomach began to rumble. He hadn't eaten since the sizzling meat fried rice that morning.

Hungry, they headed to the college cafeteria.

Combining two meals into one gave him an exceptionally good appetite, prompting him to decide to try spicy turnip stewed loach, a dish he had never attempted before.

The thinly sliced ​​turnips, seemingly broken yet connected, blend perfectly with the loach stir-fried with green peppers, minced ginger, and garlic.

The spicy and umami flavors intertwine, creating a crisp and delicate taste that is full of surprises with every bite.

Compared to the quiet workshop, the bustling canteen has a more lively and welcoming atmosphere.