Chapter 22: [Calculating Rewards...] (Edited)

*Ding*

[Hidden Myth/Legend found]

[Unlocking Hidden Quest and Future Rewards...]

[Bittersweet Revenge Updated…]

[Val Volundr, the 'God of Smithery', has gone undergone through some drastic changes…]

[Once relying on the adoration and love of the countless people as the fuel for his creation has forgone that path into obscuration]

[Yet his Legend continues to grow throughout the world without his interference]

[Without returning to the world, his mantle, his Legend has become at risk of fading away as other Heroes and Legends have]

[As Val swore to focus on his dear child more than his previous actions of pushing her aside, the old Smith understood he owed her more than everything in his position and much more]

[His passion and love for his daughter, have reignited his soul, though not in the name Smithing, instead his Legacy's Essence has passed onto the child which he greatly loves and adores]

[Tia, daughter of Val Volundr, has been gifted with the core Legacy of the 'God of Smithery' which has slowly begun to change her Smithing Affinity Level, affecting her mind, soul and body as well as her future potential as a Blacksmith]

[However, as Tia is the chosen being too inherent the legacy of 'God of Smithery', she will face many challenges and struggles on her path to forge her own Legend]

[The Hosts job is to train and develop alongside Tia till suitable results are achieved]

[Minimum joint crafts made: 0/?¿?]

[Time to Complete: <Error Unknown>]

[Since Host has helped Val find meaning to continue forward on his new path, a reward based on the results achieved will be issued]

[Host has not ignited Val Volundrs passion for and love for Blacksmithing, rather his life goal has changed to focus on his daughter and pass his Legacy onto her shoulders]

[The rewards will need to be calculated accordingly…]

[Calculating rewards…]

[Please remain on hold while we sort out appropriate Rewards…😊]

[Calculating rewards…]

[Please remain on hold while we sort out appropriate Rewards…😊]

[Calculating rewards…]

[Please remain on hold while we sort out appropriate Rewards…😊]

[Calculating rewards…]

[Please remain on hold while we sort out appropriate Rewards…😊]

[<Error> System unable to calculate a fixed reward]

[Host will be given secondary option instead]

[System must base reward against current circumstances of Host]

[Calculating…

…

Success]

[Host is rewarded Gene Bank…]

…

Speechless, Ben did not know if he should curse the System or its creator.

Gobsmacked by the Systems greed to not pay out anything that could benefit him immediately.

Especially this new reward… for now he had to move past all this and focus on what just happened to Tia.

At first, he thought it would be impossible for himself to receive anything close to a legacy, but as time passed his confidence grew.

He felt that there was always more to the man than what he'd seen as his Master liked to keep a tight lid on his own past.

For a time, Ben thought he might be rewarded with something like a title, or a skill based on Blacksmithing, but he was glad and pleased to see his master had passed everything onto Tia instead.

She deserved it far more than him, but he also had to wonder how the Legacy was passed onto her in the first place.

Obviously aware that the System wouldn't give him an answer, Ben still felt Tia had the right mindset to become a strong and powerful Smith who could forge some of the greatest items in the future.

She was even bound to exceed Ben in blacksmithing with her increasing might and dedication for the work.

Tias work was enough to display her unyielding attitude to her work and craft.

At first, he was sceptical about her skills, nonetheless after he saw her work, and how she helped with crafting the twin daggers, Ben was sure nobody could match her knowledge on blacksmithing.

Only those who served nobles with the highest honour might be able to match her depth of knowledge, but Ben doubted they would have any real-world experience, having been locked up by nobles.

Ben was positive Val could do no better than Tia for his candidate as the person to inherit his legacy of the 'God of Smithery'.

Having sworn in his heart that he would work by Tias side and help her achieve her own legacy, Ben couldn't wait for what was going to come.

More so, he was just glad that Tia would be by his side.

At times Ben felt that his mental maturity made it difficult to play with other kids.

Tia was the only one to still make him feel like a child, especially after working through the grimy and hot smithery.

Her cute smile would infatuate Ben, making him forgets his tasks here and there, unfortunately lost staring at her beautiful and cheerful smile.

There was a time when Ben was too lost in Tias cute rant that his carelessness nearly caused Val to be burned by hot iron.

His Master returned the unwanted favour by punched Ben in the gut, sending the young Smith crashing across the corridor of the workshop.

Watching Tia working on from the side, moulding her materials to become stronger somehow, Ben replayed memories of the past and present in a split second before anyone could sense him being absent minded.

"Tia is it ok if I could get some of your help?"

"Sure!"

She joyfully replied as they begun discussing the designs and materials, they would use to forge the weapons of the Withering Rose party members.

To his delight, asking for Tias input was quite an eye opener for him as both a craftsman and as a 'influential' Young Master.

So far, Ben had focused on the physical aspects of his clients more than anything, therefore he thought about the benefits Jym would prefer when wielding the daggers.

Similarly, he was focused on the physical, ability and skills this time round when crafting the items for the Withering Rose members, however Tia asked why he had not asked them for any personal preferences and input.

Not only that he learnt Jym had completely changed his entire look to blend with his daggers as they stuck out like a sore thumb with his armoured get up.

"As someone that has watched you so far, you are doing a great job Ben.

Only problems I have noticed is the lack of consideration you took into Uncle Jyms attire and instead focused only on his physical aspects.

For example, why didn't you notice he wore old knights armour to match with his sword and shield?

He has been using that getup in accordance with his fighting capabilities and position within a party however your weapons would give him a boost on his natural strengths and abilities.

It would heavily change how he fought within a party and the way his party would in turn behave during combat.

Therefore, you should have enquired about changing his armour through moderate repairs or adjustments.

If the client refused, then it would be fine to make the weapons suit the current setup they are wearing.

Not only that, simple desires like a certain symbol or design to be craved onto the weapon or the colour schematics to be used.

You ended up making the daggers very dark, completely going against the design of Uncle Jyms attire set up.

The daggers stick out like a sore thumb.

It all matters Ben and should be considered."

Tia lectured Ben as they discussed information regarding the Withering Rose group or lack thereof.

She said their needed to be further discussing with the members of the Withering Roses so they could find out what materials they wished to have used or any specific designs included.

Tia felt the group should have caused a ruckus of some kind by now due to how long it'd taken to craft the weapons, though when she heard from her father that they were in fact servants of Ben, Tia couldn't help but be surprised.

She knew about the famous Withering Roses who'd become known throughout the city, especially among the commoners and peasants with all of their charity.

Tia knew Ben was a noble, further yet she knew about his true identify as the Accursed Forgotten Prince of Kros.

She found it hard to believe but when they left for Bens home that day, she happened to see them all working around the Estate.

Compared to the shabby two story dwelling she called home, his Estate and manor were like another world, especially once she saw the incredible size of the Training Grounds.

She had seen some of the homes of the nobles around Alynthn and noticed many similarities between them all as well as the minute differences.

But Bens training ground was another level as just the size of the land it took up was close to double the size of the manor excluding the gardens surrounding the property from all corners.

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