145 Forging technique

Each blacksmith had a forging technique inherited by its masters and developed furthermore by themself, which would only be passed on to his disciples. Of course, some more basic techniques were easily accessible between the silver star levels, but the gold level techniques were heavily guarded by their users, only when the blacksmith found someone worthy of the technique would he pass it on.

Nicola was one of them, Cassius saw a little of himself in the small fox. At the beginning of his journey he did not know how to get the most out of his arms, until the master taught him.

The forging technique was called Hexa Rendering Song, the beats of six arms in rhythmic spaces, each with a different property, holding a different tool produced sounds that were similar to a song, so the name of the technique was this.

The technique could not be passed on to Nicola in its entirety as he was not an effective part of the Six Rings Academy body. But the principles behind it were taught, from one fellow blacksmith to another. Cassius knew how difficult it was to learn but he still decided to give Nicola a chance.

The technique consisted in the blacksmith himself forging his work tools, suited to his body and strength, hammers manufactured with different materials and shapes could be able to show different results.

The principle of the Hexa Rendering Song was to channel mana through the hammer, weapons and more advanced tools at the level of the silver stars would have a unique characteristic that is the formation of a circulatory system of mana that would facilitate users to inject their own energy into them circulate more cleanly, achieving better results.

So these tools hold runes that had the ability to interconnect them as if they were one, a job that could only be achieved by those blacksmiths who really found the heart of the forge. The rune of union.

With the hitting on hot metal, the hammers would create different sounds, almost like music. Vibrations that allowed the metal to become much more receptive to the spells imbued in them. A technique that used vibrational smoothness to engrave runes and attribute quality to the works of master Cassius.

Nicola had only four arms, but he could use the tails to make up for the "lack" of extra limbs. Then, Nicola search others uses to this technique, founding a way using this same based technique he created his dagger art.

Cassius polished the shield he was making, an order from a general who was on the front lines of the war, the shield was small and round but had some enchantments that would protect the user.

"It looks like we can't keep you forever here, now it makes sense to ask for the space artifact and also about you having spent so much money investing in magical formations that would work within it. This place is my home, yet I understand how you feel. I will accept your request and notify those responsible to prepare your test, I believe that everything will be ready in ten days, but until then I have to teach you a few more things about the forge. "

Nicola was more relaxed when receiving the support of his master, the little time they spent together was not enough for him to pass all his knowledge to Nicola, however they shared the passion for creation, which created a mutual respect between them.

In addition to going to the forge to study about blacksmithing, Nicola was also preparing for the test that would follow, students could leave the School without participating in the tests, but he would be considered a deserter and would never be able to enter any other institution, be they the mercenaries or other Academies.

It had been a long time since he had used pills to increase his cultivation, however now his foundation was more stable after several struggles and natural growth, it was time to get stronger again to pass the test.

[You have consumed a cultivation pill, you are closer to reaching the next level]

[You have leveled up. Level 36]

[You have consumed a cultivation pill, you are closer to reaching the next level]

[...]

[You have consumed a cultivation pill, you are closer to reaching the next level]

[Consumption of more pills will cause harm to the host, recommended not to use]

[You have leveled up. Level 37]

Name: Nicola Kanata | Level: 37

Breed: Bestial Tiefling [Septum Demon + Yako Kitsune]

HP: 740/740 | MP: 1100/1100

Passive Skills: Middle bestial senses; Hepta elemental affinity; Middle imperial aura; [???].

Active Skills: Persuasion; Fox fire; Seven sins - Wrath, envy, gluttony, sloth, greed, lust, ???; Advanced blessing; Demon servants

Class: Warlock [Next reinforcement - Lvl. 40 (maximum)]

Professions: Silver Blacksmith, Silver Alchemist, Intermediate martial artist, Intermediate puppeteer, Elemental craftsman.

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