Chapter 32: The Blacksmith's Shop

You can ask Amber about the specifics of getting a pilot's license; In the original storyline, she was the one who arranged the exam for the Traveler.

Moreover, you can't just buy the Wind Glider and get started, you need to practice before you can pass the test.

Amber was the one who had achieved the incredible achievement of winning three consecutive championships in the gliding competition, so it wouldn't be wrong to ask her about the skills of using the Wind Glider.

Time always passes quickly when lost in thought, and unknowingly he finally arrives at the Than Fishing Tools factory.

Located in the more prosperous west district of Mondstadt, the Than Fishing Tools factory is not that large despite the name. Firstly, fishing tackle production is not a hot industry in Mondstadt so demand is not high.

Secondly, Than Fishing Tools is not the only fishing tackle factory in Mondstadt. With mutual competition, each occupies a portion of Mondstadt's fishing tackle market, making it difficult to develop and grow.

Nolan looked at the Than Fishing Tools Factory in front of him, occasionally there were some carriages carrying goods in and out.

He tried to go in but was stopped by a middle-aged male who looked like a security guard. He had short brown hair, a gaunt face, and a sharp gaze.

"Can I help you? Young adventurer."

Gaspar had been a guard for years and could identify the young man's adventurer status at a glance. He had to ask what brought him here as part of his duties.

"Hello, sir. I'm looking for Supervisor Lucas, may I ask if he's in?"

Nolan didn't have anything to hide, after all, this wasn't some covert operation after all. It was essentially just the fishing tackle store owner Sanborn simply didn't want to directly confront his old friend Lucas and lose face.

Nolan had no such reservations, just find the person and ask directly.

"Supervisor Lucas? Hmm...he's not at the factory, seems to be out discussing a project. You can wait here for him." Recalling that Lucas had left about half an hour ago, Gaspar in his light-colored security uniform answered the young adventurer.

"Ah, what bad luck!"

Nolan looked a little disappointed, the security guard had no need to lie to him, it seemed he really wasn't in.

"Yes, he left about half an hour ago. Lately Supervisor Lucas is frequently out, and he looks rather haggard. Seems to be busily working on getting more orders for the factory. I hope he can rest more." Gaspar looked at the young adventurer and explained further, arms crossed, lest he disbelieve.

Haggard? Looks like he really is facing some difficulties. Hearing the guard's words, Nolan silently guessed.

It's probably not a simple problem, since he's fooling on an old friend he's known for more than a decade.

Standing stupidly outside the factory waiting also wasn't a solution, who knew when Lucas would be back. Getting odd looks from passersby for loitering was rather silly too.

After thinking it over, Nolan decided to just "ambush" Lucas's home tonight. He'd have to come home for dinner and sleep right?

Nolan, who was unable to advance the progress of the commission for the time being, decided to go to the blacksmith's store at the city gate area to look for Wagner to build some arrows, otherwise he'd run out. He could also ask about single-handed sword prices while there.

Nolan walked along the street near the city wall, and after a long while, finally arrived at Wagner's Blacksmith Store.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The sound of hammering iron carried from afar.

There were only two people in the blacksmith's shop, one was the owner Wagner, and the other was the blacksmith apprentice Schutz, who did the handyman work, which improved Wagner's work efficiency.

"Good morning, Mr. Wagner." Nolan walked over and greeted politely.

The blacksmith owner Wagner had a very sturdy figure, with distinct muscle lines on his arms, and every swing of the hammer gave a very steady feeling, with strength and flexibility.

The apprentice Schutz was adding firewood to the melting furnace.

"Oh, it's you, young hunter." Wagner looked up at Nolan when he heard this, then continued to ask without stopping his forging work, "Do you need arrows?"

He had some impression of this young man from Liyue. He seemed to be the hunting apprentice of Draff. He had come to the shop several times to purchase arrows.

What was his name, Melon? Helon? - Uggh, Liyue people's names were really tongue twisters.

"Yes, Mr. Wagner. But now I need some more powerful arrows. Do you have any good recommendations?"

Nolan nodded and asked.

"More powerful? Isn't an iron-headed hunting arrow good enough?" Wagner was a little surprised to hear this. He looked at Nolan again and said, "Oh? Have you become an adventurer now?"

Nolan smiled and said:

"Mr. Wagner is right. Ordinary arrows are somewhat lacking in power against monsters, except slimes. They are still fine."

"In that case, Schutz, come and serve the customer. See what he needs!"

Wagner continued to pound the red-hot iron in his hand with an iron hammer. He was too busy to get away, so he instructed Schutz.

"Okay, Mr. Wagner."

Schutz's hair looked orange under the firelight, but it was actually dark brown. He got up from the furnace and came over to Nolan to introduce:

"In addition to ordinary iron-tipped arrows, we also have armor-piercing steel arrows and fire-quenched arrows that Master Wagner forged carefully!"

"Armor piercing arrows?!" Nolan said in surprise, "Can they even penetrate the armor of the Knights of Favonius?"

"Cough." Schutz lightly coughed and said, "The armor of the Knights of Favonius is a bit difficult, but piercing ordinary thick iron plates is definitely not a problem!"

"Even so, it's still very good. What about the fire-quenched arrows?"

Nolan was more curious about the fire-quenched arrows compared to the armor-piercing arrows whose name he immediately understood.

Hearing Nolan finally ask about this, Schutz couldn't hide the corner of his mouth slightly upturned and said proudly:

"This is Master Wagner's latest masterpiece. Through special methods, it can imbue arrows with the fire element. Even ordinary people holding it can shoot arrows with flames. The arrow itself is equivalent to a two-star weapon!"

From Schutz's every move, it could be seen that he was really proud.

"Schutz, don't exaggerate!"

Wagner stopped his movements and listened to Schutz's praises. He was a little embarrassed himself. He simply explained:

"In the wild, some hilichurl mobs will repeatedly quench their axes in fire slimes to obtain elemental attacks. The fire-quenched arrows use the same principle.

I was just lucky to find some minerals containing fire elements and successfully incorporate them into the arrows. It's nothing much."

Nolan's eyes lit up slightly. Attacks with elemental powers were generally much more powerful than ordinary arrows, which was just what he needed.

He asked somewhat eagerly:

"So how much do these fire-quenched arrows cost?"

(End of Chapter)

To be continued...

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