Volume 31 Chapter 1 (1/2)
Chapter 1) New Secret Sculpting Technique
Weed had finished his 16th Master Quest. This was the last request and the only thing left was to form a master skill and be recognized.
“I’ve done a lot of work in the meantime.”
He remembered all the quests he had suffered through.
“Raising my sculpting proficiency while doing the master quests was also tough.”
After going through countless hards.h.i.+ps, he was close to becoming the first Cla.s.s Master on the continent but he wasn’t happy about it. While Weed went through so much effort for the quests, Bardray was experiencing great success.
The Hermes Guild had gained the impetus and was invading the Britten Alliance Kingdom after Lasalle Kingdom. Weed had frequented many cities while adventuring through the Britten Alliance Kingdom. Many famous cities with commercial freedom and adventures were developed on the continent.
“If the Hermes Guild expands to the Britten Alliance Kingdom then their tax income will increase tremendously.”
If the Britten Alliance Kingdom fell to the Hermes Guild then the area where he couldn’t escape their influence would increase even further. The hero of the Arpen Empire Bahamorg was now Weed’s subordinate but his happiness decreased after hearing the news.
“Anyway, I now have Bahamorg so I need to make him work completely.”
Weed met with the Ellyons in order to complete the quest.
“I brought the barbarian hero here directly.”
Even though a long time had pa.s.sed, Bahamorg and the Ellyons recognized each other with just one glance.
-Bahamorg!
“You seem to be doing well.”
-Yes. I was worried… Thank goodness you’re safe.
“I gained a new life from this person who followed the Arpen Emperor’s sculpting.”
-That’s right. I’m happy that I could meet you.
Ddiring!
<table border=”1” cells.p.a.cing=”1” cellpadding=”15px;”><tbody><tr><td>-Hero Bahamorg has been completed.
The hero Bahamorg of the Arpen Empire has been reborn and gained a new life.
The Ellyons will forever offer their loyalty to the sculptor Weed.
</td></tr></tbody></table><table border=”1” cells.p.a.cing=”1” cellpadding=”15px;”><tbody><tr><td>-Fame has increased by 1,380.</td></tr></tbody></table><table border=”1” cells.p.a.cing=”1” cellpadding=”15px;”><tbody><tr><td>-The sculptural lifeform Bahamorg has become your subordinate.</td></tr></tbody></table><table border=”1” cells.p.a.cing=”1” cellpadding=”15px;”><tbody><tr><td>-The skill proficiency of Sculpting has improved.</td></tr></tbody></table><table border=”1” cells.p.a.cing=”1” cellpadding=”15px;”><tbody><tr><td>-Leaders.h.i.+p has increased by 5.</td></tr></tbody></table>
“Huhuhu.”
Weed warmly watched the encounter between the Ellyons and Bahamorg. He knew how useful something like blind obedience would be in the future.
“Choosing to use Sculpture Life Bestowal for this quest was really the correct judgement.”
He now had the Ellyon’s eternal loyalty because of Bahamorg. If he only returned without giving life to Bahamorg then Weed would’ve missed this opportunity.
‘If a person challenges the Sculpting Master Quest after me then they’ll probably get a different sculptural lifeform.’
There were many obscure sculptural lifeform races living on the continent without leaving a mark. This seemed to be the unknown legacy left behind by Emperor Geihar. The Arpen Empire had unified the continent so the sculptural lifeforms had scattered all over the place. Thus it would be possible to obtain a good sculptural lifeform when completing the Master Quest early. Of course, this would only happen once the culmination of labour reached the peak.
‘I really have to make them work to the fullest from now on. 24 hours a day, all day long. They would be forever working in my mines and fields. Bahamorg, I will meet you in a dungeon in the future.’
“Do you know the whereabouts of any other sculptural lifeform races?”
Weed asked the Ellyons. He wanted to obtain more subordinates from his Cla.s.s Master Quest. If he had the knowledge then he would s.n.a.t.c.h them right away!
-We don’t know any others. Unfortunately everyone is scattered too far….
“Well, it is like that.”
It was a shame but he had to give up so he could complete the last process in the Sculpting Master Quest.
“Is there anything else I can do for the freedom and justice of art?”
Naturally his ultimate goal was to make money.
-Please go to a religious society. The next step will be told once you go to any religious society.
“I understand. I won’t play and will work diligently.”
Weed chose the Freya Church and moved there. In the meantime a close relations.h.i.+p had developed so he felt more comfortable with this religion. He visited the Freya Cathedral in the northern part of Morata. Weed walked up the stairs of the northern Cathedral.
Sculptures of knights and priests were lining both sides of the staircase. There were 48 stairs to the entrance of the Cathedral. The main entrance was decorated with white gold. Couples and users were relaxing in the sunlight or conversing with each other on the stairs.
“The cost for building something like this far exceeded the budget.”
The Cathedral was a Grand Building so it could be cla.s.sified as a work of art. It also had value as a cultural heritage and played a role in spreading the culture of the Arpen Kingdom.
“I’d like to meet High Priest-nim.”
“Your Majesty has come. I understand. I will guide you.”
Weed received the invitation of the guards and priests and headed to the High Priest’s room. An annex for the High Priest had been placed in the Cathedral.
“The Freya Church welcomes His Majesty who has done a lot for the continent.
“You are praising me too much. I just wanted to spread the Freya Church a little bit.”
Weed and the High Priest exchanged small words. Anyway, it was good that he had influence with a NPC like this. Weed also became the king so the High Priest’s att.i.tude was very polite. He also returned Helain’s Cup as a novice adventurer so he received different treatment from the Freya Church.
He didn’t need to kneel down to greet them. This was the power of fame! Weed’s achievements with each religion was so vast that he would receive the same treatment everywhere else.
“I’ve been waiting for Your Majesty to visit the Freya Church. There are many undisclosed villages in the north that are having trouble because of monsters. Some things only Your Majesty can do.”
Weed received a new request from the High Priest. Normally quests like this would expand the Arpen Kingdom’s territory or treasury but unfortunately this one had a different purpose.
“The reason I came to the Freya Church is to find my way as a sculptor.”
“It is like that. Some time ago, a G.o.d descended and pa.s.sed a message to a priest. The G.o.ddess will appear once sculpting becomes part of the continent. I know that Your Majesty is the only one who can accomplish this.”
“Kuheom.”
Weed became uncomfortable as he listened. He had a strange feeling that he needed to spend money or accept a difficult request.
“Your Majesty has given so many things to our Freya Church. I know how difficult it is to walk along the path of art. Now I will give Your Majesty this item that has been kept by our church.”
The High Priest took out a wooden box. Weed always trembled in moments like this, just like when a boss monster’s health dropped to the bottom.
‘I wonder what it is.’
His interest was completely focused on the wooden box. The first thing he thought of was a priceless treasure. He would be extremely happy if the wooden box was filled with treasures.
<table border=”1” cells.p.a.cing=”1” cellpadding=”15px;”><tbody><tr><td>-You have acquired the box kept in the Freya Church.</td></tr></tbody></table>
An ordinary piece of wood was inside the box when Weed opened it. Energy flowed from the pattern clearly carved in it. It was clearly made with the best wooden material. A faint but warm and comforting mysterious power could be felt from the wood.
“What is this?”
“Weed has already left a lot of artwork on the continent. If your work is shown then everyone would admire it. G.o.ddess Freya has personally given Weed-nim her blessings as you walk along the path of a sculptor.”
Ddiring!
<table border=”1” cells.p.a.cing=”1” cellpadding=”15px;”><tbody><tr><td>-Sculpting a New Miracle
There is no one who doesn’t know about Sculptor Weed. Weed has succeeded in myriad heroic adventures and became famous for his sculpting. Sculpting can be used to accomplish a miracle.
Freya has given you the power to create a new secret sculpting technique. It is like giving life to a sculpture already acquired.
This will lead to the last step in the Sculpting Master Quest.
Level of Difficulty: Sculpting Master Quest
Quest Restrictions: Level 9 Advanced Sculpting
</td></tr></tbody></table><table border=”1” cells.p.a.cing=”1” cellpadding=”15px;”><tbody><tr><td>-A secret sculpting technique can be created through this quest.
The new technique will depend on the sculpture produced.
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It was a quest but the compensation would be beyond anything he got before. A new secret technique would be established due to the Cla.s.s Master Quest.
‘It is somewhat expected but….’
Zahab, Geihar Von Arpen, Daycram, Belsos and Darone. Each Sculpting Master had created their own technique. Weed was now able to reach such heights by himself. It felt like he was a true Master leaving footsteps behind. Weed went to a corner of the room that people hardly used. A deep emotion he never felt since starting Royal Road now rose inside him.
“In the meantime, it has become really serious. I will be reborn as a sculptor. Inspect!”
<table border=”1” cells.p.a.cing=”1” cellpadding=”15px;”><tbody><tr><td>-Wood Block: Durability 1/1
No scratches on the piece of wood.
Freya has imbued it with divine power and you can create a new technique from it.
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“There are many techniques that I want to make. A sculpture that can ruin the continent? No. I have invested too much money in the Arpen Kingdom to do that. A sculpture to make the value of land soar? It would be nice if I could turn wood into good or stones into jewels.”
Weed was engrossed in his serious worries.
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Tailor Drago.
He challenged his Cla.s.s Master Quest and was required to sew 100,000 doll eyes.
“Huhuhuk!”
It was to the extent that it felt like he was surrounded by eyes. But he didn’t give up and succeeded at last.
“Now I have to distribute the dolls to the children.”
Drago went out onto Morata’s streets and gave the dolls to children.
“Thank you very much. Mister.”
<table border=”1” cells.p.a.cing=”1” cellpadding=”15px;”><tbody><tr><td>-Fame has increased by 1.</td></tr></tbody></table>
He felt a complicated feeling every time he parted with a doll. Still, the sight of the children relieved a little of his mental fatigue.
“I’m thankful you gave such a present to my child, Tailor-nim.”
A tailor giving dolls as presents. Morata’s children and their parents believed that he was a good man. Good people could receive more commissions. But doubt could have an adverse effect.
<table border=”1” cells.p.a.cing=”1” cellpadding=”15px;”><tbody><tr><td>-100,000 Dolls’ Eyes has been completed.</td></tr></tbody></table>
The children all rejoiced in getting a doll. They were able to change between playing with a toy or a ball.
“Huhu, I finally finished.”
He met with the instructor for the next part in the Tailor’s Master Quest.
“You’ve done a good job. Thank you. Next….”
Drago swallowed his saliva. Broadcasts often showed other people doing wonderful adventures for their Master Quest. He hoped for a request that wasn’t too hard.
“Next, I request that you st.i.tch b.u.t.tons.”
“Kehek!”
“I would appreciate it if you sew 100,000 b.u.t.tons onto clothes and distribute it in the shanty town.”
Drago fell into despair. He blamed the world for giving him such an ordeal.
But there was someone else who experienced similar circ.u.mstances when challenging the Cla.s.s Master Quest. A childlike feeling still hadn’t disappeared from the man’s face. In the past, Weed had met a boy growing food ingredients when partic.i.p.ating in the punitive force to Baran.
He travelled around the continent studying delicious dishes and acquiring the recipes of different regions. His dishes were enough to earn a job as a royal cook but he roamed the continent instead.
“There are limits to how many dishes can develop if I stay in one place.”
If he met a monster when travelling then he would run away. The cook Elkukun was popular on the continent. Rumours of the dishes he created spread. He then came to Morata to avoid the war on the Central Continent.
“Delicious food can develop in a peaceful place with artwork. I have to make the best dish that everyone can’t resist.”
Elkukun challenged the Cooking Master Quest! And he shed garlic tears for 3 weeks.
Combat professions only needed to fight and it was either victory or defeat. Production or art professions also depended on success or failure. A lot of effort was required for the production or art professions in order to fail or succeed.
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Despite having Sword-Cloning and Radiant Sword, the Geomchis didn’t forget about their basic Sword Mastery.
“Weed said. It is easy if he follows the texture when carving a sculpture…..”
It was sufficient if they continuously struck the weak point while hunting. But the Geomchis were in a never ending battle to develop new sword techniques. That’s why they always fought against intimidating or strong monsters. The instructors and pract.i.tioners really felt a thrill when facing monsters that could kill them. The dungeons near Vargo Fortress had already been explored so they wanted to test the limits of their sword.