El's reaction caught Tsubaki somewhat off guard. Just an "Oh"?!
Magic Swords are a quite high-level craft, not just anyone can forge them, otherwise the price wouldn't be so expensive. You have to know that as a consumable, a life-saving Elixir is only 500,000 Valis a bottle.
After all.
Anyone can use a Magic Sword.
Whether exploring the deep floors of the Dungeon or challenging strong enemies, they can play an extremely crucial role.
That's right, the power of a Magic Sword lies in the fact that "anyone can use it," even the elderly and children are no exception.
Tsubaki just felt that El completely didn't understand.
Well, he is a rookie after all.
Not going to get angry with him, Tsubaki just smiled slightly, then returned to the shop, preparing to continue discussing business with the people from the Loki Familia.
They had returned from a Dungeon expedition a few days ago and brought back quite a few good things.
Of course, their consumption was also not small.
The weapons and equipment used by the first-tier adventurers of LV5 and above in the Loki Familia were all custom-forged by the Goibniu Familia.
But for every expedition, they also needed to purchase a considerable amount of Magic Swords, arrows, and backup weapons.
Plus, the Goibniu Familia had relatively few members.
The Loki Familia would also come to the Hephaestus Familia for every expedition, seeking blacksmiths to act as supporters on the expedition to ensure that weapons and equipment could be maintained inside the Dungeon.
After all.
Even first-tier armaments would suffer wear and tear. Swords would become dull after too much slashing, and armor would twist and deform after taking attacks. They had to constantly pay attention and maintain them well.
This was also the reason why the Loki Familia's leading star, Aiz, would choose the Desperate, a sword with the Indestructible attribute, as her weapon.
Because normal first-tier armaments would easily break under her way of using them.
As such, the relationship between the two Familias had actually always been quite good.
After returning to the shop, Tsubaki quickly greeted the waiting Amazon sisters and Aiz.
"Sorry for the delay just now."
"Hehehe."
The younger sister, Tiona, quickly leaned in. Through the glass display window, they had naturally long seen Eina and El talking with Tsubaki outside.
"Tsubaki is obviously a half-dwarf, yet you also have a strong interest in beautiful boys! Running out all of a sudden! Tsubaki, are you actually a sister of our tribe?!"
Tsubaki indeed possessed the same healthy, wheat-like dark skin as the Amazon tribe.
Usually, even her attire was similar; they all liked to use bandages and cloth strips to wrap around crucial parts, and then wear loose cloth skirts or trousers.
But that was all because the workshop for forging weapons and equipment was too hot!
The blood flowing in her body was indeed that of dwarves and humans, not Amazon at all!
Amazons only give birth to Amazons, alright? Such a demi-human bloodline would never appear!!
"Stop messing around, Tiona. Tsubaki, let's continue talking about what we were just discussing. The Familia is recently preparing to launch an expedition to the fifty-ninth floor, and we need to prepare some things."
"You're going that deep..."
"Yeah."
As the older sister, Tione was clearly more mature and reliable.
"The time hasn't been finalized yet. If things go smoothly, we might set off earlier, but it could also be half a year or even a year later. The Captain has listed all the things we need."
"Alright, let me see."
"Is Tsubaki going to join us?"
"Hmm... I do want to go take a look, but I might not have time when the time comes."
"Alright then."
Tione said with some regret.
As the Captain of the Hephaestus Familia, Tsubaki was also a LV5 first-tier adventurer herself. If she joined, the success rate of the Familia's expedition into the Dungeon labyrinth would definitely increase significantly.
But for Tsubaki.
Exploring the deeper regions of the Dungeon wasn't her highest priority.
As a blacksmith, Tsubaki wanted to forge weapons or equipment that surpassed those forged by the gods, namely the Familia's Goddess—Hephaestus herself.
Therefore, if she had to choose between participating in the expedition and forging when the time came, Tsubaki was the type of person who would not hesitate to choose the latter.
However, Tione hadn't completely given up.
"Then before the expedition, we will notify you, Tsubaki. You can decide whether to come or not then."
"Sure."
"Also..."
There were many trivial matters to discuss, as well as bargaining for the transaction.
The shop became lively once again.
The voices of the two Amazon sisters rose and fell, which instead made people ignore the beautiful girl standing quietly to the side with a somewhat thin presence.
Aiz Wallenstein.
As the youngest genius of the Loki Familia, she could also be said to be the adventurer with the fastest leveling speed in the history of Orario.
Now only 15 years old, she had become a LV5 first-tier adventurer two years ago.
Possessing the title of Sword Princess.
Along with beauty, a face that didn't lose out to goddesses and elves, a slender and charming body, tender and delicate skin, and golden, sun-like radiant long hair and eyes.
A girl who clearly looked like she should be the protagonist.
At this moment, her face was full of natural airheadedness, standing to the side as if she were independent from this world.
Until...
"Ah, he came in."
"What did you just say, Aiz?"
Following the beautiful girl's line of sight, Tiona, Tione, Tsubaki, and the others all looked at the white-haired boy who was pushing the door open and walking in with a warm smile on his face, as well as the metallic sphere floating beside him.
"So tall!"
"What is that? I thought it was a bit strange just now, it can fly?"
"Do you need something?"
The three women uttered different voices respectively. Only Aiz remained silent as always, though she also cast a curious gaze at the other party.
"Mr. El, what are you doing?!!"
Eina, who was standing outside the door at this moment, was completely dumbfounded.
She had just wanted to pull El away to do their actual business—which was to purchase novice protective gear.
As a result, the boy acted on his own.
He just pushed the door open and walked right into the shop, interrupting the conversation between Tsubaki and the Amazon sisters.
"I just heard that you ladies seemed to be discussing business."
El just blinked, revealing an expression full of sincerity, and then continued.
"Because you are going on an expedition to the deeper floors of the Dungeon labyrinth, so you need weapon support? In that case, do you want to take a look at my..."
"Yours?"
Tione tilted her head slightly.
She noticed the emblem representing the Demeter Familia on El's shoulder.
"We've always had a partnership for purchasing logistical supplies..."
"No, no, no, I'm not talking about food."
"Then what?"
Amidst their confusion, everyone just watched El suddenly snap his fingers.
Subsequently.
The floating, tiny metallic sphere emitted a burst of blue light. Almost instantly, a humanoid steel construct floating in mid-air appeared right before everyone's eyes.
"Allow me to introduce to you all..."
"Air Combat Mech: Tempester."
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