12 Asuna Sensei (1/2)

After absorbing this spirit ring, Ryu got [Essence Shift] by using this skill, it created the aura. The Aura could steal the life essence of an enemy on contact, draining each of their attributes and converting them to bonus Agility.

”By Combining [Devour] and [Essence Shift], I can drain life essence from my opponent to restore my energy and increase my agility. This is good” Ryu said.

Then he checked system, and a [Shop] feature unlocked.

”By using Gold, I can buy anything in this Shop. 1 Gold = 100 Silver = 10000 Chopper coin.”

”I need to become rich, but I don't have any money now”

Then he re-entered Spirit Pagoda, and Asuna came to welcome him

”Hello, Ryu. Congratulation to progress this far”

”Now Spirit Pagoda has a new room installed here. Come and follow me” She said.

After following her, then Ryu saw a new portal installed in Spirit Pagoda. They entered it and transferred to a modern workshop.

The hall was littered with all sorts of metal components Ryu could barely recognize. Most of these were likely components for spirit machines, though.

Asuna didn't pause as she walked deeper into the workshop, causing Ryu to hasten his steps. The shop wasn't large or small. After passing through the halls, Asuna brought Ryu to one of the inner rooms.

Inside of the room was a workbench, which was just barely taller than him.

Asuna stopped here, turning around to face Ryu. ”Do you know what forging is?”

At a loss, Ryu shook his head.

Then Asuna changed her cloth. She wore red short jean, white singlet, white gloves, and boots.

”So beautiful,” Ryu thought in his mind.

”I'll be your guide for Blacksmithing beside be a Spirit Pagoda receptionist.”

”Now you must read Blacksmith Training Manual that you got from Quest,” Asuna said.

”Okay,” Ryu said.

After reading for hours under Asuna observation, he gained basic forging knowledge.

”This is your task for today,” Asuna said as she pointed to the side. Off to the side was a half meter tall metal table. On top of the table was a round lump of metal and below it was a spirit machine screen.

Asuna picked up two small metal hammers from the side and held them out to Ryu.

”You see that lump of metal? Use this hammer to strike it a thousand times. The screen will display the number of hits with sufficient strength.

”It'll require all your strength to swing it down.”

After speaking, she placed the two hammers in Ryu's hands.