After resting for a while in the cabin, Gordon left the Gathering Hall with Zhu Pa and the large pile of materials.
He planned to go to the Workshop to place an order with the Workshop Owner.
The Dragon People Workshop Owner was chewing tobacco as usual, and Gordon walked over with a grin to greet him, then presented him with a bottle of homemade crab roe.
The Workshop Owner took the bottle with interest, opened it, sniffed, and said with a smile, "Daimyo Hermitaur crab roe, huh? You're thoughtful, kid. Tell me, what trouble do you have for this old man this time?"
Gordon quickly moved the large pile of materials in front of the Workshop Owner. When the latter's gaze fell upon the giant, intact crab claw, his eyebrows noticeably twitched.
Immediately after, his gaze swept over the Dragon Skull, Daimyo Hermitaur claws, shells, and other materials, then he said with a confident tone, "You're planning to forge the 'Giant Scissors'?"
Gordon didn't know the name of the Great Sword Ted recommended he make, but it seemed to be the "Giant Scissors" the Workshop Owner mentioned.
"Yes, a senior suggested I make the Daimyo Hermitaur Great Sword. We just hunted one, so I brought the materials over," Gordon said, patting the giant crab claw.
The Workshop Owner walked out from behind the counter. He came to the crab claw, then pulled out a small copper hammer from his In arms. While lightly tapping various parts of the crab claw, he listened quietly with his ear cocked.
A moment later, he nodded in satisfaction, "Very good, very good. This crab claw is very well preserved, with no structural damage. It's an excellent material.
Your senior's suggestion is correct; the 'Giant Scissors' is indeed a good weapon. In terms of power and sharpness, it's on par with the 'Explosive Blade - Modified'.
As it's a Bone Great Sword derivative, its durability (sharpness) is slightly inferior to the Burst Blade - Modified, which is a Steel Great Sword derivative, requiring more frequent sharpening. However, it slightly excels in defensive performance, so the two are considered evenly matched.
Now, since you have the materials for the Giant Scissors, there's no need to make another trip to the volcano to upgrade your Burst Blade to the Explosive Blade - Modified. You can put the Burst Blade away as a backup weapon for now."
Gordon smiled happily upon hearing this, feeling that this mission was truly worthwhile. Not only did he have fun and eat his fill, but he also got a new weapon directly, saving him the trip to the volcano that had just been put on the agenda.
Long live Brother Ted! Gordon cheered in his heart.
"Don't get happy too soon! You still don't have all the materials here!" The Workshop Owner's sudden remark poured a bucket of cold water over Gordon.
"What else do I need?" Gordon asked with a bitter face.
"Let me think…"
The Workshop Owner stroked his chin and recalled, "Bone Great Sword derivative… The prerequisite weapon that can be directly crafted into the Giant Scissors is the 'Red-Striped Blade'. The materials for this aren't complicated: small Shield Crab shells and some Beast Bones will do.
The next step is the 'Red Scissors', which requires Great Bones and some Daimyo Hermitaur Carapaces. Only after that comes the 'Giant Scissors', which requires a Dragon Skull, Daimyo Hermitaur claws, and Daimyo Hermitaur Carapaces.
That means you still need to get me some small Shield Crab shells, Beast Bones, and Great Bones. Oh, I almost forgot, you also need a Black Pearl. This one is a bit troublesome; you might need to hunt a few more Shield Crabs to try your luck."
After carefully listening to the missing materials, Gordon was so happy he almost started bubbling snot.
Beast Bones and Great Bones are common bone materials, and he had collected some this time. As for the small Shield Crab shells, it goes without saying he brought back a large pile. As for the most difficult 'Black Pearl,' thanks to the good luck bestowed by the Lucky Gold Coin, he also managed to acquire one!
Long live Hayata! Gordon cheered again in his heart.
"I have all of these, Workshop Owner! Please wait a moment! I'll go back and get them now!" Gordon excitedly greeted, grabbed Zhu Pa, and ran off like the wind.
"Heh heh heh, what a hotheaded kid." The Workshop Owner chuckled, then picked up the bottle of crab roe and looked at it. "Heh, this should taste great baked into bread."
Receiving the new sword, "Giant Scissors," was a week later.
For most people, it was just another ordinary day, but for Gordon, it was a quite memorable one.
—His birthday, his eighteenth birthday, symbolizing adulthood.
The Gathering Hall tavern on this night seemed even more boisterous than usual.
Zhu Pa, Amos, Hayata and her apprentice, Oshura, the Miles family, familiar Receptionist Tiki and Machi, and even everyone else in the Gathering Hall gathered there, showering him with blessings from all directions.
"Happy Birthday, Brother Gordon~!"
"Happy Birthday, meow!"
"Cheers!"
"Happy Birthday!"
"Little Brother Gordon is an adult, ha ha ha!"
"You call this guy eighteen?"
"Wishing you a long life, hehe, is that too early to say?"
"Move aside, move aside! The presents are here!"
The bustling crowd toasting around the long table parted, and the Workshop Owner, leading two apprentices, carried a massive crimson Great Sword onto the table.
Unlike the all-metal Burst Blade, every corner of this Great Sword exuded a wild charm unique to "nature."
Red patterns like flames covered its blade, and the irregularly protruding sharp bone teeth on the edge were like a giant saw, making even tough monster flesh insignificant before it.
The Workshop Owner, holding a large wine glass, laughed heartily and walked over to the greatly surprised Gordon, patting his shoulder and saying proudly, "How is it? Are you satisfied, hahaha? To make it in time for your birthday, this old man and my apprentices worked overtime to forge it with great difficulty!"
"Of course, of course! Thank you, Workshop Owner!" Gordon stood up, raised his wine glass, clinked it with the Workshop Owner's, and then tilted his head back to drink it all in one gulp, his gaze never leaving the brand new crimson Great Sword on the table during the process.
The new weapon, which was originally said to take half a month to complete, was finished in half the time. How could he not be happy?
"You old geezer, taking the weapon a kid paid for and calling it a gift, how can you even have the nerve?" Miles, who had known the Workshop Owner for many years, cursed with a laugh.
The Workshop Owner returned a glare, "Don't you old geezer know how much extra I charge for a rush order? Let this old man see what good stuff you brought?"
Miles heavily patted a large, thick book placed on the table; it was a hardcover edition of "Monster Illustrated Book and Ecology."
"I gave him knowledge! Knowledge is power, it's priceless!" Miles said proudly.
"Pfft!"
Pushing aside the two old men who were bickering, Ted grinned widely and leaned close to Gordon, stuffing the small metal device he held into Gordon's hand: "This is a grip strengthener made with kiryulong stone; even This Daddy finds it challenging!"
"Thank you, Brother Ted!" Gordon squeezed it curiously; the resistance was indeed very heavy!
Maksim, the sister from the Miles family, also prepared a gift for Gordon, but it wasn't a physical item.
Through her musician boyfriend in a theater troupe, she invited a band, then personally carried a Hunting Flute to participate, heating up the atmosphere in the tavern.
"Here! This is my gift, big brother!" Oshura also squeezed over, casually placing a large bottle of golden-yellow wine in front of Gordon. "This is mead brewed with wild honey from the Desert. The alcohol content isn't high, but it's super delicious!"
"Thank you, Big Sister Oshura!"
"Don't add 'Big'!"
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