Chapter 42 - The Order (2/2)

Evan nodded in response.

”I didn't expect you to have so much money. It really shouldn't be too hard to buy everything you need for your order. Still, that doesn't mean it can't be done better.”

”What are you talking about, Old Man?” Evan asked seriously.

Sitreg sighed and said slowly: ”As far as I know, tomorrow there's going to be an auction in Mossy Vulture. There will be many interesting things for sale, including materials.”

”So, you want me to participate in the auction and buy some rare material?”

”That's right, but five hundred gold coins probably won't be enough. You'll need to buy the ”Cave Troll Crystal” and the ”Horn of the Sacred Deer”. These are very expensive materials, but their quality is beyond praise. There's hardly anything better in Mossy Vulture.”

Sitreg's voice was dejected, for he was well aware that Evan had no money for such things. The old man really wanted to work with such materials and create a true masterpiece, but his options were limited.

Evan also understood the difficulty. However, unlike Sitreg, he was not going to pass up such a rare opportunity.

”Old man, maybe I can get some more money. Tell me what you need to buy and get ready in the meantime.”

Evan himself only had the five hundred gold coins Marcel had given him. Nevertheless, he was sure that if he asked Zak for some money, he would not be refused.

Sitreg wanted to argue something, but when he saw Evan's confident look he decided to believe him. Then the blacksmith began to list the materials needed for the weapon.

”Well, that's all we need. If it doesn't work out with the auction, don't worry, I can make a decent weapon out of these materials either.”

Evan smirked in response: ”You shouldn't hope for the worst, you should aim high no matter what. Speaking of which, old man, I see you're pretty good with rare materials.”

”Well... I really know the names of some rare things.” Sitreg quickly replied.

Evan smiled and reached into his pocket.

The next second he had a square wooden case in his hand, the reward for winning the fight against Fien that Marcel had given him.

Click.

The young man opened it carefully and showed the contents to Sitreg.

”Do you think you can use this in making my weapon?”

”Hmm, not bad kid, not bad. Let's see what comes out of it. However, if I add this component it will take longer to make.” Said Sitreg looking at the thing in the case.

”That's not a problem. Then, I'm off to get the materials, I'll be back in a couple of hours.” After these words Evan quickly left the forge and headed for the nearest gun store.

Sitreg didn't say anything back. The blacksmith closed the case Evan had left him and put it aside.. Sitreg looked around and muttered quietly: ”Eh, it's time to tidy up this totally unworkable place.”