Chapter 67: Chapter 67 - Aren't I Doing the Same Thing?
Chapter 67: - Aren't I Doing the Same Thing?
[Unseen Universe Necklace Blueprint]
[Grade: Unique ~ Legendary]
[This revolutionary accessory gives you access to an alternate dimension!
Now you can show off your wildest dreams and explore fantastical new 'mini' worlds without ever leaving your living room.
With this necklace, you can easily create your own pocket dimension and store anything from new clothes to exotic animals, or even your secret treasures. So you'll never have to worry about running out of space ever again!]
[You will need some Orichalcum, one Eternal Flame Eye, and a highly sought-after Moonstone to craft this exquisite necklace.]
[A hidden feature was discovered. You can add a Monster Soul Stone of a Fairy-type creature to the material in order to add an intelligent guardian to the pocket dimension.]
[Crafting this item requires the skill of a Master Blacksmith and an Expert Jeweler.]
Broken took a deep breath as he studied the information from the blueprint. He was thrilled after reading the description of the Necklace. "I mean, yes, Moonstone is indeed related to the Dimensional Ancient Element," he said. But crafting the necklace seemed like no easy task.
He read the blueprint again slowly, absorbing all the information before lifting his gaze and continuing, "I can search for and obtain Orichalcum for both the Moonvine Knuckles and the Necklace at the same time, which will help save time."
"But what is this Eternal Flame Eye? And another Monster Soul Stone? This one is from a Fairy-type creature-how interesting!" he exclaimed in a slightly louder voice.
"Master, I know where the Fairies live," Polly replied. "I can help you get there."
"From what I know," Broken began, turning to Polly, "Fairies are highly intelligent creatures, aren't they? They are on the same level as Dwarves, Elves, and Demons." He gulped, imagining it.
"Yes, Master," Polly replied, nodding her head.
"So..." Broken paused, contemplating what he wanted to say. He took a deep breath as he began to imagine the task that lay ahead of him. "Obtaining Monster Cores is difficult enough, let alone Monster Soul Stones. And this blueprint asks for a Monster Soul Stone from Fairies? How many fairies do I have to murder to get their Monster Soul Stone?"
"Is the Monster Soul Stone required to craft the item, Master?" Polly asked.
"No," he replied quickly. "This part is optional. Even without it, I can still craft the necklace, but gathering the materials seems like it will take a long time."
"And the last thing is...," he paused for a moment, thinking, "Crafting this item requires a Master Blacksmith and an Expert Jeweler." His eyes lit up with enthusiasm. "So it can only be crafted with the collaboration of two people, or can it also be done by one person who has both production classes? Interesting!"
"I want to help you more, Master..."
Broken smiled and gently stroked the fur on the fox's head. "Don't worry," he said in a reassuring tone. "You've been a great help so far."
The requirement to craft the necklace was truly beyond his expectations. If this item was made for players, he couldn't imagine anyone using it for a few more years. Considering a player with a Master Rank blacksmith skill is required to craft the item, it would take an exceptionally long time. Unless they worked with a Master Blacksmith like Fokil.
But an Expert Rank Jeweler was not easy to find either. Jewelry accessories were typically more expensive than armor and weapons, and their overall stats and skills were not as impressive. However, accessories were luxury items mainly utilized by wealthy players and top-tier gamers. They sought these items only after ensuring their armor and weapons were of the highest potential.
Therefore, high-rank jewelers were even rarer than blacksmiths.
But he could delay thinking about this for now. Everything could be done gradually. At least he could start by building his basic requirements first.
There was one aspect that genuinely intrigued Broken: the Fairy race. The blueprint required a Soul Stone from a Fairy? This indirectly demanded him to visit a Fairy settlement and potentially murder them all, with no guarantee of obtaining even one Soul Stone. This was a harsh reality. Fairies were intelligent creatures. They lived long lives, held a significant place in Yunatea's history, and their numbers were likely few. There was no known kingdom in Yunatea ruled by Fairies, unlike the Elves or Dwarves.
After a few minutes, they arrived at the cave, which was surrounded by rocks jutting out from the entrance. The morning sun cast long shadows around the cave, and the air was still chilly from the early morning cold.
The rocks glistened with morning dew, and a faint mist drifted around the cave's entrance. The smell of moss and earthy dampness lingered in the air.
"All right," Broken declared resolutely. "Let's start by digging up as much Iron Ore as we can."
With that, he dismounted Polly and stepped cautiously into the entrance of the cave. "Hey, let's see who's coming!" a voice called out from inside the cave. Several miners appeared, their faces lighting up when they saw Broken.
"Hey, Broken! Have you decided to become a miner again?" one of them joked, laughing.
The miners were excited and approached him eagerly.
"Hey, I need some Iron Ore, so I might stay in this cave until I gather enough," Broken
responded.
"Oh, why not stay longer? With your luck, you could make a lot of money," another miner
suggested.
"No, I need it to craft some items."
"Don't tell me you've become a blacksmith?"
"Fokil granted you the class? That's incredible."
"I can't believe that grumpy blacksmith finally softened up to you," one miner said, laughing.
"You're so cool, Broken."
"Come on, we have a special spot for you. It's a place no one has touched yet. You can mine there as much as you want," another miner offered with a grin.
Broken smiled at their enthusiasm. "Thanks, guys. I appreciate it."
They led him deeper into the cave, past several tunnels and mining spots. The deeper they went, the cooler and damper it became. The sound of dripping water echoed around them, and the glow from the miners' lanterns cast eerie shadows on the walls.
Finally, they reached a secluded spot, untouched by other miners. The walls glistened with mineral veins, promising a rich yield of Iron Ore.
"Here you go, Broken. This spot is all yours," one of the miners said, patting him on the back.
"Thanks again," Broken replied, setting down his equipment.
"Did you know, ever since you started mining here, stories about you have spread far and wide? It's inspired more people to become miners," one of the miners said with enthusiasm.
"It's a bit annoying because now we have more competition," another added with a chuckle.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
"Sorry about that," Broken replied with a slight smile.
"No, it's okay. But us veteran miners have had to work even harder. We've been spending almost all our time in the cave. Some of us have even gotten scolded by our wives, haha," a
miner responded.
"I don't think that's a good decision. You should spend more time outside and enjoy life with your loved ones," Broken advised.
But then he remembered how he had been spending most of his time sleeping in the capsule device, leaving his sister alone at home. "Aren't I doing the same thing?" he thought to
himself.