Chapter 34, Here Is the Finished Weapon

Translator: Lizz

 

Next comes something called weapon refinement.

 

Now that I think about it, the weapon I have hasn’t really changed much.

 

“I get this much just from combining cards twice!?”

 

<Yes. With an item called Refinement Magic Stone, you can get a large amount from a single card combination. For now, how about refining this goblin’s club?>

 

“Got it! Then let’s go with that.”

 

AI Miria recommends it, so I decide to give it a try. I’m kind of excited!

 

<Understood. Then I’ll refine the club using one red, one blue, and one green refinement magic stone.>

 

Then a new kind of animation starts, different from before. Suddenly, a huge pot-like thing floats up, and the club and magic stones go into it.

 

…Huh? Since it’s called weapon refinement, I thought it would be something like clanging and hammering to forge it, but it’s totally different.

 

After a bubbling, simmering motion, the lid pops open and the weapon jumps out with a poof!

 

“Whoa! This is kind of fun.”

 

<Here is the finished weapon.>

 

Since it’s called refinement, I thought the weapon would stay the same with just some added effects, but I was wrong. The weapon itself changes!

 

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Demolition Stick

 

Attack Power: 50

 

A mysterious club that always lands a critical hit when it hits.

Its flaw is that it rarely hits.

Durable and long-lasting.

 

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“Critical hits ignore defense and deal damage directly, right? Sounds pretty strong!”

 

<Yes. Depending on how you use it, this can be quite effective. Would you like to refine another weapon?>

 

“I’m in! Let’s see…”

 

This is seriously fun for me. I happen to have an iron spear, so I want to enhance that too.

 

“This spear!”

 

<Understood. I’ll begin refinement using five white magic stones and one of each other type.>

 

Once again, everything pops into the pot. After simmering for ten seconds, the spear bursts out, sparkling.

 

<Here is the finished weapon.>

 

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Mystic Spear

 

Attack Power: 72

 

A white shining spear. Deals +15% damage to undead types.

Recovers health at regular intervals.

Durability is average. Can also be used as a light source.

 

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“This looks super useful! Oh no, I think I’m getting hooked. I want to do a bit more. Okay, next let’s go with this steel sword. But it’s almost broken.”

 

It’s the sword that helped me out at the start of dungeon exploration, but it’s cracked badly and on the verge of breaking. I’m thinking I should probably stop using it, when Miria tells me something unexpected.

 

<By performing weapon refinement, damage is also repaired. Shall I proceed with this sword?>

 

“That’s insanely convenient. Please do.”

 

<Understood.>

 

Plop! The steel sword goes into the pot, and this time a bunch of red magic stones are added.

 

<This time, I’m using ten red magic stones+ and one of each other type.>

 

“The animation feels a bit different.”

 

As it simmers, the pot starts spinning. Then, the moment the lid opens, the weapon bursts out with a sparkling light.

 

<Here is the finished weapon.>

 

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Great Flame Sword

 

Attack Power: 128

 

When used, the blade becomes engulfed in flames.

Extremely sharp and hard to break.

 

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“This is amazing! I’ll use it next.”

 

<One last thing, I recommend enhancing this rapier as well. Shall we proceed?>

 

Oh right, I got a rapier from a login bonus the other day. I thought it was useless and benched it.

 

“Alright, go ahead!”

 

<Understood. I’ll use five of each color of magic stone+ for this one.>

 

“Huh? That many? Isn’t that a waste?”

 

<You’ll get a weapon worthy of the cost.>

 

“I see. Then let’s try it.”

 

Once again, the weapon and magic stones are tossed into the pot. The animation this time feels just as flashy as before; let’s see what happens.

 

When it pops out, it’s changed into a slightly longer sword rather than a rapier.

 

<Here is the finished weapon.>

 

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Mach Sword

 

Attack Power: 36

 

When held, the sword seemed to be able to be swung at Mach speed. Allows one to multiple attacks.

Durability is on the sturdy side.

 

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“Oh? The attack power is low, but it looks usable?”

 

<Yes. It’s quite effective, but I recommend saving it for later. Now… with the success of today’s refinements, about eighty missions have been completed. Would you like to claim all rewards at once?>

 

“Ah, uh… I think I’ll just collect them bit by bit.”

 

I have a feeling I’ll get buried under a mountain again, so I’ll skip the bulk claim for now.

 

<Understood. Today’s login bonus includes a special dungeon key.>

 

It drops gently onto the table, and its design is different from the one for the Evolution Cave I entered before.

 

It’s a huge key that feels heavy and solid. It’s at least twice the size of my apartment key, and it looks like it’s made of gold.

 

“This feels way fancier than before.”

 

<Yes. It’s a dungeon where you can earn highly valuable rewards. How about challenging it tomorrow?>

 

“Let’s do it! That would help a lot. Seriously, Miria, you’re the best! Thanks.”

 

<…………>

 

“Huh? What’s wrong?”

 

<…No, you’re welcome.>

 

Her voice sounded a little shrill for a moment; what was that about?

 

Anyway, I decide to take on the next special dungeon as soon as I can. I think I’m really getting into this!