Master Of None

Chapter 2772: 2772. Rough But Wise

The dwarf that walked up to them after a few moments of waiting was not at all one that Walker or Onyx were familiar with. Instead, it looked like a warrior had been dragged from a bed somewhere and tossed in to a pit of ash and grease then presented to them. ”What do you have going on that you came here to bother me? Huh? Speak or I will make you sing it.”

The introduction wasnʼt sweet either. The two seemed to realize that this wasnʼt one of the more prominent craftsmen they had met who had been working since they were young and waiting to show off. This was an elder dwarf with enough experience to be left alone without being bothered even by the three kings if they could help it.

”I wanted to talk about getting the dwarven golems and spirit controlled golems for an exploration of a new area. We are trying to set sail in both air and ocean bound ships to a new continent partially underwater due to years of change.” There wasnʼt any reason to dance around it. Walker could tell if he took too long he would just be met with a slew of insults and annoyances from the older dwarf.

It did feel like they were being looked at like they were some annoying children. And to be honest, this elder dwarf was much older than even those working in his workshop now. Meaning that the gap between him and Walker could be seventy years or so, let alone the gap between him and Onyx being much more since Onyx was still technically only a few years old but had grown faster due to his bond with Walker and every adventurer he had been through.

”And you want to add more work when we are already repairing this and that every five seconds? Sounds like a selfish brat to me. Why do they call you and your little group heroes again? Because you made everyone all busy with work u biting this and that?” The grumbling was more like someone had just woken a bear rather than anyone having had the chance to actually speak to someone intelligently.

”Retire and take over a brand new shop, they said. Take it as a reward, they said. Ha! It was just more work so they could milk every drop of my blood and sweat to put it in to more metal I canʼt even see running!”

The younger dwarf they had met was looking at them apologetically, then again, there was a slight glimmer of truth in his eyes. Like he felt the same way that his elder and boss did.

”Then you should see it. Because I am not asking for repaired golems or anything like that. I need new golems fashioned after, monsters that live in the ocean, in the air, and on land. They need to be exploration focused with small mapping orbs able to create an advanced map and gather mana faster. It also needs to be watched for functions so you and your workshop would need to come with me.”

This halted the elderʼs steps entirely. He went from looking like he was about to start a bar brawl to actually listening. ”I mean to offer you a ship flying or on the ocean to work in while making these golems and making sure that they can serve the purpose of this exploration. If you are here working then by the time we need your skills we will all be dead or in danger worse than before. I donʼt want a production to be sent slowly, I want solutions by my side.”

Walker had been involved in a lot. Right now the rune formations being worked on to make a new floating city would take years potentially. The dark dome project to make floating elemental domes on floating islands would take years. Even a small test would take a few months. This though? It could start now and be ready in a month with the right work.

”There are plenty of younger spirit race members we want more physical bodies to interact and explore the world in new ways than just what they have been doing. Plenty have even come from the elemental planes and managed to grow and become proper spirit race members with the desire to see the world. This is a way to do that for them while also getting out of this pit. Yes itʼs a workshop, but what are you seeing here thatʼs new and amazing?”

”I can make whatever I want as long as it works then? I can even make dragon golems and have all the blueprints made to be shared with my workshop?” Walker and Omnyx nodded in sync with one another. They didnʼt see any issues helping the elder dwarf get what he needed. Especially since they would be the pens helping advance everything in this exploration effort.

”What about the new books they are finding and writing about enchantments using runes? I can use those?”

”Yes, I have a few people working in the library and archive to check in on what we might need. I even have a visiting princess who has taken charge of getting more for the project since they feel they might find what they wish to know out there in the new continent. Not that I can bring them.” Walker hoped that this wouldnʼt be a future argument. He would never bring a child to a wilderness like that.

”And I can have one of those floating island workshops when you can build them?”

Now Walker and Onyx hesitated. It wasnʼt like they could offer something like that. It was too much to just offer.

”I canʼt say we can just give one to you. But if you manage to build reputation and get closer to others who will be building them, I will put in a good word.” Walker knew that it was not exactly enough.

”Stingy.” The elder dwarf scoffed a bit as he reached in to his pocket and threw a small bronze medallion. ”I donʼt give my name, I give my badge. I am one of the oldest goel builders from the dwarven race left and I have given eighty three students the skills I have learned over the years. You are allowed to carry that as a signifying factor I have pledged to work on your project. Even those three brats calling themselves kings canʼt argue with me on that. Their parents parents gave me that when I first touched a forge and broke a few records.”

They didnʼt realize what it meant until now that this older dwarf was here. It seemed that he was a popular figure who had not only managed to make waves in the forges as a child but also managed to win enough awards that he had gained recognition from the kings of the past. Now, he was retired and his gift had been a forge here in Genesis where the new aspects of crafting were always right in front of someoneʼs eyes.

But being at the front wasnʼt what he wanted. He wanted to see how his work influenced the world. Not just repair this or that. It was something that many crafters went through. Some always saw the damage a sword they forged would take on. But they never saw the battle that caused it. The thrill of seeing their creation defend someoneʼs life or defeat a monster capable of destroying an entire village.

This had always caused many crafters a desire to travel, others would take that feeling and bury it. But this older dwarf saw a chance and let his desire rule him. He took that chance and now he would be fine with seeing everything he could. Walker recognized that and pursued that feeling to get the entire workshop to join the expedition. Yes he had given a lot up to allow it to be possible, but who wouldnʼt have done that?

There was a level of skill this dwarf had that could command others to also pledge their assistance. ”I will have some of my apprentices here in the next week. Start sending the spirit race participants to me and we will start building golems. First have that dragon golem blueprint sent to me. I will make a water dragon golem to explore that flooded place you want searched.” There wasnʼt a single bit of hesitation. Things were already underway and that was that. They had their golem smith and they had their golems to be built.

”And send me good materials, not scrap but fresh ingots. I need what I need.” The glint in his eyes despite the scars and ash stained face was enough to know that this dwarf might be rough, but he was damn well determined.

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