The weapons I forge are absolutely flawless.

Whether it's academic credits or barter, the client needs to hold the payment in advance with the Chamber of Commerce.

However, custom-made weapons must be forged according to the customer's needs, which clearly means they are prepared to be used without any physical collateral.

They collected credits in reverse, offered empty promises of compensation, and then even asked the Chamber of Commerce to endorse them.

If Anna hadn't just made a deal with him for 400 credits, she would have definitely knocked his head open and demanded to know how Vena came up with such an idea.

Purely the opposite of the Heavenly Gang.

"Just post the commission like this. If you're worried about the deposit, then take 100 credits from me as collateral."

Wiener's attitude didn't seem like he was joking.

"...Are you that confident?"

"The D-rank weapon I specially crafted will never be inferior to an ordinary C-rank weapon."

Now it was Anna's turn to waver.

Are higher-ranking items always better than lower-ranking ones?

The answer is not necessarily.

With enough materials, even an average craftsman can create a B-rank artifact.

For a simple example, adding a small amount of mithril can greatly improve the weapon's attributes and value, and increase the success rate of enchanting.

What level of equipment would be made from pure mithril?

The answer is A-level – if you can accept the material loss caused by countless failures along the way.

These A-rank equipment pieces, which are all show and no substance, may be less practical than normal C-rank equipment, but their only requirement is that they are genuine A-rank equipment.

But where can we find so many sword saint-level emblems to use this expensive industrial waste?

However, there are always exceptions.

If there are high-level equipment with available slots, there will naturally be low-level equipment that is overpowered.

Imbuing weapons of rank C and above with the ability to reduce requirements, thus ensuring that users can meet equipment needs in advance, is a skill that only a very few craftsmen can master.

Unfortunately, Wiener had mastered this skill.

He could pre-sell the weapons he forged for 100 credits; it all depended on whether the customers had the eye for them.

"Let me make this clear first, I'm only responsible for posting this commission. If no one accepts it, I'm not responsible."

"enough."

Chapter 54 Wiener Straight Hook Fishing

"Oh!"

Viner took the alchemical backpack off his shoulder, and it landed with a low thud.

Once the backpack is removed from its carrying position, the magic circle at the bottom of the backpack will stop operating, restoring its actual weight.

Then, Wiener began to systematically take out and sort the items from her backpack.

It was material worth 400 credits, and it took quite a bit of time just to organize it.

The corundum, which would be needed immediately, was already securely placed on the workbench, ready to be used at any time.

Even though the Alga metal was only the size of a fist, Wiener was reluctant to use it casually and carefully stored it in a square box.

Bundles of nanmu and ebony were placed together with the remaining ash wood, ensuring that there would be no need to worry about timber for a long time.

As for the medicinal herbs, Anna had them packaged into individual packets from the beginning, as requested by Vina.

The main factors affecting the strength of a Crest user are: total magic power, physical attributes, equipment, and the crest itself, plus the martial arts and magic skills they possess, each of which is an independent multiplier.

Having a crest like Gondolaph, which can be a hero at its peak but can also be a haphazard hack-and-slasher at its worst, is what makes Venerable a force to be reckoned with.

As for equipment, we can forge it ourselves; as for martial arts skills, we can rely on Gondorav to find a solution.

The only thing holding Wiener back is his physical condition.

That's why Wiener spent a lot of money to buy these herbs, intending to use the medicinal bath method he found in the library as an adjunct.

Nobles with the means would prepare similar medicinal baths for their descendants. Even those without awakened crests could improve their physical condition through these baths.

Although its effect on emblem users after the third tier is negligible, it is a lifesaver for Viner in her current state.

One bucket at a time, the tub was filled with water, and then the medicine packet was gently dropped in. The water surface was instantly stained light green, and a faint bitter taste could be smelled.

Splash splash ...

After sliding her hand in the water to confirm that the temperature was suitable, Venus unbuttoned her clothes and slowly immersed herself in the water.

Viner's body was gradually enveloped in the green liquid, leaving only his neck and above exposed. He closed his eyes, feeling the coolness and slight tingling sensation brought by the liquid, every cell greedily absorbing its essence.

While the pre-packaged medicine packets were convenient, the thought that someone had charged for the packaging by the number of packets made Wiener mutter under her breath that they were a profiteer.

Anna eventually agreed to let Wiener post the commission, at the cost of a monthly fee of ten credits, which was perhaps an attempt to persuade Wiener to back down.

But since Wiener made such a request, he must have had his reasons.

He does enjoy forging, but he also hopes that what he creates can be put to good use.

Even the chopping knife, which Wiener couldn't master yet, still served as a combination of an axe, a cutter, and a fruit knife. So why was the white wax steel spear he created later left to rust?

After Felix's efforts, he felt it necessary to raise the screening criteria.

The request Anna sent out, seemingly for academic credits, actually covered two screening requirements.

The D-tier custom weapons are just enough for first-year students, but they rarely catch the eye of the upperclassmen.

For freshmen, those who can earn so many credits at once are extremely rare.

You can't accumulate 100 credits by simply accumulating them; you need to rely on open source.

Excluding daily expenses and preparations for the upcoming dungeon exploration, most freshmen are short of money.

This situation will change after the first dungeon exploration.

Who will reap the rewards and who will suffer even greater misfortune depends on their individual fate. Strength, luck, and thorough preparation are all indispensable.

Those who have tasted success will invest more credits in preparation, which benefits the productive logistics staff, such as Wiener and the Alchemy Institute.

Those who bought the same white wax steel gun as Felix at a high price will have to prepare to live on a shoestring budget for a long time.

Finding new potential customers among outstanding first-year students is always better than casting a wide net aimlessly.

This time, Viner is using a straight hook to fish, waiting for those who are willing to take the bait.

Thinking of this, Venus also put her head into the water and happily blew bubbles, but immediately regretted it.

"Bah bah bah!"

Why does it smell like houttuynia cordata?

A thick layer of grime floated on the surface of the water, and the last trace of pale green faded away during the soaking process, eventually disappearing without a trace.

Upon seeing this, Vena immediately poured out the dirty water in the basin, filled it with some clean water, and rinsed her body clean again.

He didn't plan to start the furnace tonight, but he still needed to finish up some remaining work.

Wearing only a pair of shorts, he walked to the workbench and picked up the gun head that was placed on it.

This was taken from the wax spear left by Felix.

The main damage was to the gun barrel; the remaining 6 points of durability were all due to the gun tip.

While it wouldn't be entirely unacceptable to use it directly, Wiener still refined it again and added a new red tassel to the bottom of the spearhead.

The rest were gun barrels.

Initially, only twenty spear shafts were whittled because that was the only number of spearheads made.

After the first batch of ash spears were all put up for consignment, Viner would take his blunt cleaver and continue whittling the remaining ash wood whenever he had free time, purely as a way to practice his swordsmanship.

I mastered the swordsmanship skill "Zero Flash" during that time, and it finally came in handy today. This shows that hard work after class will always pay off eventually.

Wiener took a soaked gun barrel out of the vat.

Felix was slightly shorter than Vena, and the original gun barrel was a bit too long for him. Although it wouldn't be a problem given his skill level, since there was no rush to make a custom-made one, why not make it more comfortable for him to use?

Adjusting the length, weight, and specifications of a weapon to perfectly fit the user's body often requires in-depth communication and tacit understanding between the craftsman and the user.

This additional service is why customized weapons are far more valuable than standard weapons.

However, if it were in Wiener's hands, there wouldn't be so many problems, which was the confidence that Gondolaf gave him.

One-eighth of the two-meter-long gun shaft was cut off with a blunt cleaver, leaving 1.75 meters, which was the most suitable length for Felix.

Wiener made some minor adjustments to the joint between the barrel and the head of the gun, then inserted the barrel and the head together, tapped it on the ground a few times, and then took out a nail from the side and hammered it in.

He stretched out his left hand, grabbed the center of the gun barrel, and with his right hand he gripped the handle and lifted it, then delivered a feinting strike forward.

"Snapped!"

Before the feint could be completed, Venere suddenly turned around, his hands slid, and the white wax spear changed course halfway, easily drawing a circle in mid-air before slamming into the ground with a crisp sound.

Does it ring? Yes.

A good gun is one that makes a loud sound.

Chapter 55 The fishpond is full of Felix

After testing the gun, Wiener placed the improved wax gun on the shelf.

They had planned to message Felix to come and pick it up, but then realized that since they lived next door and saw each other so often, they hadn't exchanged contact information.

Viner looked out the window at the dormitory next door and saw that the room was completely dark and seemed to be empty. She had no idea where Felix had gone.

But after taking a shower, he didn't want to go out and was too lazy to look for it.

So he lay down on the bed shirtless, intending to get some rest early, and would discuss the rest with Felix tomorrow.

For some reason, after closing her eyes, Wiener found it difficult to fall asleep and even felt uneasy, as if something was about to happen.

Once the thought arises, it's impossible to shake it off.

Bang!Bang!

As if in response to Wiener's premonition, a knock on the door suddenly rang out.

"Vina, Vina, are you there? Open the door!"

The rapid knocking continued, giving the impression that they were about to break down the door if the door wasn't opened soon.

Wiener had no choice but to postpone his early bedtime plan.

"What is it now?" Venere reluctantly got up, walked from inside the room to the dormitory door and opened it.

He was shirtless, wearing only shorts on his lower body.

Since we're all grown men, there's no question of feeling embarrassed.

Upon seeing Viña, Felix immediately pulled out a piece of parchment, looking like a dog playing frisbee, and said something with a boastful expression.

"Vina, is this you?"

"What..." At first, Venere wasn't bothered, but after seeing the contents, her expression immediately changed. "Where did you get this from?"

"Huh?" Felix, holding the commission scroll, looked puzzled. "Vina, didn't you say you wanted to explore the dungeon? I went to the academy market to check what I needed to prepare, and I happened to see this."

Wiener clearly overlooked one thing.

Fish that have plenty of credits and are willing to take the bait.

The most likely candidate isn't any of the other freshmen, but rather this guy, Felix.

A 20-game winning streak in ranking matches earns 100 credits, and the promotion bonus to Silver rank is another 100 credits.

Felix actually had more spare credits than Wiener, whose credits were almost all used up before he even had a chance to enjoy them.

“That pretty landlady even offered to help me contact you, but I said no, I can contact you myself.” Felix added, not forgetting to complain, “Vina, you too, if you’re short of credits, you could have just told me.”

Upon hearing Felix's explanation, Wiener felt a surge of blood pressure, a feeling he hadn't experienced in a long time.

Dude, you ate all the bait I prepared. How am I supposed to catch any other fish now?

"Give it back."