Knight's Envy.

In the next two days, I accomplished so much. While recovering from my injury, I read all the blacksmithing books. I also created more clothes, brought high-quality frames and paper, and made calligraphy with Tranquille ink and Harmony ink. I placed these calligraphy pieces in the library and the martial art hall, and I even drew a large logo of the Indigo Tiger to display in the company office. Everybody was delighted with the calligraphy, as the aura it emitted helped them relax and focus.

I learned all the techniques within blacksmithing and medicine, covering all there is in the lower realm. Today, I was preparing the materials to craft Elizabeth's sword. With my improved techniques, I could shape the metal more smoothly, making my weapons even more powerful.

I began working on the sword, and Monica observed, as she always did. I used Nordic lava rock and platinum steel, combining them to create a heavy and robust blade. I sharpened it on both sides and crafted the hilt as an integral part of the blade, featuring a cross-like handguard. I wrapped the handle with lion leather, and the orange color paired well with the silver blade. I used steel for the scabbard, but I wasn't satisfied with the orange color, so I sent Monica to buy high-quality brown leather paint.

I finished the sword, and the scabbard was mostly silver with brown lines wrapped around it. To add elegance, I brought some jewelry and adorned the scabbard with green ribbons.

"Not my best work, but for my first two-handed sword, it's not bad," I remarked.

"It's quite good, Teacher. I think it's worth more than what you received for it," Monica said.

"Of course, but you can't ask for more right now. I still don't have a reputation. When she goes back to her family and they see the sword, they'll likely ask for more, and then I'll take as much money as possible," I explained.

I took my Obsidian ink and wrote its name: "Knight's Envy." The aura was just like I wanted.

I put the sword in a box, just like all my other weapons, and placed it aside.

"That's all the smithing for the day. Take whatever materials are left and make some daggers and knives. Don't waste materials," I ordered.

Monica nodded and began working with the remaining Nordic lava and platinum steel.

I took Phoenix Feather Fabric, Eleven Silk, Dwarven Mithril Thread, and other high-quality materials to create new clothes. I made six kung fu suits in various colors: black with gold, purple with silver, red with gold, simple black, indigo, and blue. Additionally, I crafted two dresses, one in a red full-skirted style and the other a black stealth dress. I carefully boxed each of them to keep them safe.

I also created two light armors for Margaret and Monica. I made some normal suits and casual clothes as well. Making clothes had become a hobby for me, bringing me relaxation and happiness. I left all the clothes in my bedroom at the lab, as I already had a lot back at the house.

Monica, who had been watching me make all those clothes, was stunned. "Teacher, you are just too talented," she said.

"No, I just learn fast so I can create more," I modestly replied.

"This armor here is for you. When your test period finishes, you can have it. I'll leave it here as a welcome gift," I explained.

She smiled and thanked me.

I took the dresses I had made for Margaret and Sofia and went home. I hid Sofia's dress, intending it to be a gift for her when she broke through to a higher level.

"I showed Margaret her dress.

"Beautiful, and the materials are just from another world," she praised.

I couldn't help but chuckle in my heart since the materials were indeed from another world.

"This dress is enough to withstand a slash from a master, but don't fight with it. I made an armor for you, it's in the lab, you can take it whenever you want," I explained.

"It's really beautiful, thank you, Noah," she said, giving me a warm hug.

"You deserve more. Did you find me a job?" I inquired.

She nodded and proceeded to explain, "Yes, this one is really big and will take a long time. You need to guard the kid of the Biden family."

I raised my eyebrows, somewhat skeptical, "I don't think it's worth it."

Margaret sat on my bed and shook her head, "No, it's worth it. He is going to the Britannia Kingdom to train in tournaments, and he will be under attack because the Biden family has a lot of enemies. They are offering 300 million for the mission, and they are paying upfront as they only hire trusted individuals."

After considering her explanation, I nodded, "When do we go?"

"In 1/1/2013, so you have a lot of time to prepare," she informed me.

"Alright, I'll take it as a chance to visit the Britannia Kingdom," I agreed.

"Great, I'll accept the offer then," she said and left.

I devised a cunning plan to deal with Scarface. I visited a hiring platform and placed a generous 50 million bounty on his head. However, I wasn't merely attempting to lure hunters; I wanted to make his life unbearable. To achieve this, I provided a telling hint: "Scarface recently engaged in a fierce battle with the enigmatic masked man and is now seriously injured."

My expectation is that this bait will draw the attention of lower-ranked adversaries who will pester him, disrupt his life, and make him increasingly tired and frustrated. It's all part of my strategy to weaken him before I personally confront him in the future.

Afterward, I began crafting a specialized technique tailored to Monica's needs, one that would enhance her weapon-crafting skills. This new technique was a fusion of various methods from my own repertoire, streamlining and simplifying them to facilitate her learning process. I meticulously documented this method in a 300-page book, complete with extensive notes and guidance. I named it "Smithing Mastery Unveiled," designed to empower her abilities and foster her growth as a blacksmith.