Chapter 239: Make an Elven weapon
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Hobert then said to Upton, "After completing this commission, you can go back to being your boss, and also sell 'Keen Mechanical Firm' products.
"I think, you only need to put an advertisement in the newspaper, and customers will come to you."
After all, the products of 'Keen Mechanical Firm' are high-tech products of this era, and also hot commodities.
Hobert added: "If there is a new commission, I will ask 'The Creator' to contact you again. Future commissions will be in this form, so I won't explain further.
"Except for individual commissions that you must complete, you have the right to refuse most commissions, and I won't let you suffer losses on any single commission."
The last stone in Upton's heart also fell: "I like this kind of commission method."
This not only gave him enough freedom, but also gave him a "powerful" Beyonder organization to rely on. He was very satisfied with this loose organizational method.
After Hobert finished explaining the task and made corresponding explanations, in order to maintain the atmosphere of the "mysterious organization", there was no other excessive communication. He and Upton left the abandoned villa one after another.
In the carriage on the way back, Hobert took off his mask and suddenly realized that he hadn't spent a penny on this transaction, and he could actually benefit both ways.
The cost was paid by Upton, and the Beyonder characteristic of "Briber" as a reward was the one Upton gave Hobert before. On the other side, Elliot's payment would not be a penny less.
Hobert's only input was favor and channels, but everyone benefited each other and got corresponding interests or benefits.
Thinking of this, he smiled, sighing that he had already established his network in this world. Of course, this was thanks to the original owner's biological father and adoptive father, who provided a lot of help for the network Hobert established.
The next morning, Hobert didn't get up until after nine o'clock. Like all gentlemen in Backlund, he read the newspaper while eating breakfast.
A piece of information caught Hobert's attention: "...A plague suddenly broke out in the dockworkers' union. It is said to be extremely contagious. Relevant departments have sealed off the office building and dormitory building of the dockworkers' union, and urgently summoned other employees for unified treatment.
"According to insiders, this plague should be overcome soon, allowing the dock area to restore order..."
Hobert then realized that Klein had killed Lanevus, and this was the official Beyonder cleanup.
He had been so busy lately that he had almost forgotten about Klein, and didn't have time to participate in this action.
However, this action didn't have any risks. Letting Klein avenge himself would make him feel better.
Putting down the newspaper, he finished breakfast.
Hobert used the method he bestowed upon himself to bring a piece of "black iron" that the Ancient Death frequently stepped on from the "Nation of Disorder" to the real world.
[T/N: Feet!]
He packed it in a prepared cloth bag, and Hobert carried the bag to the law firm.
It was Sunday, and only a few lawyers were working overtime or on duty. The entire office building was very deserted.
Jessica and Carrie had arrived early. Hobert greeted them and thanked Carrie for the return gift.
He opened the door to his office and invited Jessica and Carrie in.
After Jessica, who was at the back, closed the door, Hobert put the cloth bag on the desk, revealing the "black iron" inside.
Carrie was immediately attracted by the "black iron": "I, this is my first time seeing such a high-level material."
Jessica also felt the unusualness of the material in front of her, staring at it intently.
After the two of them watched for two or three minutes, Carrie asked, "What kind of weapon do you want to forge?"
Such good materials can definitely create a weapon with very good extraordinary effects.
"I have drawn the blueprints." Hobert took out the blueprints he had drawn in advance. It was a straight-backed knife of equal width, which looked a bit like a sword, but with a blade on one side and a blade structure at the tip of the knife, which was obviously different from the tip of a sword.
Today was the first time Carrie doubted her knowledge: "I, I have never seen this kind of knife before, what is it called?"
"Tang Dao (Tang Sword)." Hobert replied.
"What a strange pronunciation."
"This is a word in Elvish." Hobert casually explained: "It is an ancient weapon."
Hobert had carefully considered the weapon he wanted to forge. According to the characteristics of the "Black Emperor" pathway, using a knife or two-handed sword that could charge straight ahead was the most suitable.
He also consulted relevant information and found that the weapons of various countries in the Northern Continent did not have styles suitable for him.
Either they were too big and inconvenient to carry, or they lacked momentum.
So he decided to simply forge a "Tang Dao" that he had seen in the Common Era. A two-handed sword was also possible, with great power and a ferocious look.
However, it was too long and inconvenient to carry.
Hobert remembered that in the novels he had read in the Modern Era, transmigrators generally forged katanas for themselves. Hobert, who had knowledge in this area, knew that the prototype of the Japanese sword was the Tang Dao.
Later, the little devils "improved" the blade into a curved one. They said it was more in line with the mechanical structure or something, but in fact it was because they were too short, and it was easy to not be able to pull out a straight knife.
In ancient Japan, if two warriors competed without using Japanese swords, they might have to leave time for each other to draw their swords, and maybe even ask their opponents or the audience to help hold the scabbard and draw the sword. The picture is very beautiful to think about.
For Hobert, in terms of the momentum and beauty of weapons, the Tang Dao was the first choice, and it could be disguised as a longer cane for easy carrying.
Carrie had a feeling of gaining knowledge when she heard Hobert's explanation: "This material should be able to make three Tang Dao, should we use them all?"
Hobert was stunned, able to make so many. He immediately said: "No, make me another long sword, but I want to make some modifications to the sword body and hilt."
Carrie was familiar with long swords. She drew a sketch of a long sword and asked Hobert where he needed to make changes.
After discussing the design issues of the Tang Dao and two-handed sword, Hobert asked: "What kind of reward do you hope to get?"
Carrie said: "Jessica often tells me about your deeds, especially the case the day before yesterday, which is enough to prove that you are a reliable gentleman.
"And the materials on the table can also prove that you are an Beyonder with good strength."
Hobert smiled and said: "Don't compliment me so much. If it is within my ability, I will definitely help."
"It's like this," Carrie said: "As you know, wild 'Artisans' are rare, so a mysterious Beyonder organization approached me, hoping we would join them.
"Although the conditions offered by the other party are very generous, I don't like the atmosphere of Beyonder organizations. I prefer to maintain the status quo.
"But my pathway doesn't have many Beyonder abilities that can be used in battle so far, and Jessica's strength is a bit weak, so I have always been afraid to directly refuse the other party.
"I want to ask you to protect me so that I have the confidence to refuse."
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