Chapter D016 – Leon’s Plan

Chapter D016 – Leon’s Plan

[Dalmagna Blacksmith]

So, Hecate spent the next 3 hours helping Dalmagna with his work.

Since she was temporarily unable to use mana, of course she would not be able to participate in the Glyph inscription process. But this didn't matter because Dalmagna had no intention of letting her participate until her Engrave Glyph skill reached at least Lv3.

But this doesn't mean that Hecate doesn't do anything.

After switching her Ceremonial set into regular clothes, she helped Dalmagna by crafting several blank swords and blank shields that would later be engraved with Glyphs by him.

Of course, since she was blocked from using mana, she couldn't cheat the crafting process with her usual way and had to do it the old way by manually hitting a red-hot block of metal with a forging hammer.

This old method of course requires a lot of STR and DEX stats, not to mention consuming a lot of stamina to execute it. Fortunately, with 10 Bravery Rings and her newly upgraded necklace, these problems were resolved.

As for the furnace, it was already activated by Dalmagna so she simply used it without much trouble.

It was at this moment that she realized once again that the equipment made with this old method was stronger and had a greater durability point compared to her cheating method.

'No wonder teacher always emphasizes the importance of forging hammers...'

Still, both methods still have advantages and disadvantages.

Although it was true that using the old method produces a better product, it was too cumbersome with many requirements and not easy to make the desired shape. On the other hand, her method produces inferior products but faster completion and as a result, provides EXP and proficiency points faster.

Hecate decided not to think to much and concentrate on her task.

And at the same time, she also carefully observed how Dalmagna carved Glyphs onto equipment and deepened her understanding of the process. Notifications about skill proficiency points increasing appear from time to time.

Spoiler You have successfully crafted a Broadsword - EXP +30

Crafting Proficiency +5 (54,340/33,000,000)

You have successfully crafted a Round Shield - EXP +30

Crafting Proficiency +5 (54,345/33,000,000)

You have successfully crafted a Broadsword - EXP +30

Crafting Proficiency +5 (54,350/33,000,000)

You have observed Dalmagna performing the Engrave Glyph skill and your understanding of the skill has increased.

You have learned Sharpness Glyph!

You have learned Reinforce Glyph!

Engrave Glyph Proficiency +100 (100/100)

Skill proficiency has reached the threshold.

Engrave Glyph has leveled up to Lv2!

You have observed Dalmagna performing the Engrave Glyph skill and your understanding of the skill has increased.

Engrave Glyph Proficiency +90 (450/500)

You have observed Dalmagna performing the Engrave Glyph skill and your understanding of the skill has increased.

Engrave Glyph Proficiency +90 (560/500)

Skill proficiency has reached the threshold.

Engrave Glyph has leveled up to Lv3!

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That was quite quick.

In these 3 hours, Hecate observed the engraving process 7 times and her Engrave Glyph skill had leveled up to Lv3, which was the minimum requirement set by Dalmagna to participate.

Regarding this, she did not feel surprised at all.

Because she regularly drinks the Elixir in real life, her body and mind are always in perfect condition, which also contributes to her quick thinking and quick learning of whatever she wants to learn.

Then, the game system that monitors her brainwave activity detects that her understanding reaches a certain condition and gives her a higher score in the name of proficiency, which then unlocks the next higher privilege of the skill in the name of Lv.

Or that was what she had concluded.

But still, since she couldn't use mana for now, she wouldn't be able to practice anyway. So she said nothing and continued working and observing as before.

"Sharpness Glyph grants the Sharpness skill, which increases ATK, and Reinforce Glyph grants the Reinforce skill, which increases DEF. There are 16 strokes for Sharpness Glyph and 17 strokes for Reinforce Glyph..."

Hecate couldn't help but murmured.

In this work routine, Dalmagna engraved the Sharpness Glyph into the sword hilt and Reinforce Glyph to the shield handle. After the user pouring their mana to the Glyph, the Glyph will start working and the skill will activate.

Based on her understanding, this was like how light bulbs and switches worked.

But still, she couldn't help but think, was there a need to carve those Glyph symbols on the handle?

With how Dalmagna placed the Glyph, the user could only activate one or two Glyph symbols at most. So why not just engrave the activation spot on the handle, while the important Glyph symbols itself can be engraved in any desired place?

Of course, the factor of the equipment "data capacity" had to be considered as well.

Looking at the swords and shields she crafted, they had a rarity of 4which wasn't that bad in itself. Meanwhile, the Sharpness and Reinforce skill are tier-1 buff skills, so there are still 3 slots left which was coincidently, enough to be carved on the handle.

Their spies are pretty fast as usual. (Astrid)

Their talk suddenly turned to the serious topic of spies but the two talked casually as if they didn't care.

It was normal for large guilds to have spies and send them to join other guilds to obtain their information, and vice versa. Of course, with the scale of the Genesis Guild, there were many spies from other guilds, not just one or two guilds, but many, and they were almost impossible to track.

"You know, actually, I didn't care about them, but after I heard about your deal with Hecate yesterday, I suddenly had an idea. This is actually an opportunity for our guild to rise and claim the Rosenweil Kingdom." (Leon)

"Oh, tell me the details." (Astrid)

And so, Leon told Astrid his plans.

Basically it was similar to Hecate's prediction with only slight differences, but the essence of the plan was the same, namely launching a coup during the national exams.

Leon took the opportunity to 'invest' the profits from the transactions with Hecate into the guild's military, and he used his relationship with the Holy Order as a means to hide this 'investment' from all the spies.

Hearing Leon's explanation, Astrid frowned.

"You do understand that this is a major decision, right?"

She couldn't help but get agitated.

"Many things will be affected, especially relations with Natives in the capital city. Many of our members do business with them, are friends with them, and some even marry them." (Astrid)

As the person most involved in the guild's management, she knew how deep the guild's relationship with the Natives was. Not a few guild members formed families with Natives, especially in the capital city, and many industries in the guild also employed them or their family members.

If a war were to happen and killed those Natives, the impact caused by their death will certainly not be small!

"What you are about to do will most likely make you a public enemy!" (Astrid)

But Leon remained calm at Astrid's response.

"Of course, I have considered about that risk, but my explanation isn't finished yet. I have consulted this with Hecate before about the possibility of attacking the castle without causing any casualties." (Leon)

"Oh, Hecate-chan?" (Astrid)

Astrid didn't expect Hecate's name to be mentioned.

"At that time, I was just joking at first, but it seemed like she took it seriously. And then, you know what? The next day she gave me a detailed layout of the secret passage to the castle!" (Leon)

"Is that true?" (Astrid)

Rather than explaining with words, Leon simply sent the document he had prepared to Astrid.

There were a total of 15 secret passages in the Rosenweil Capital City they were all connected to the city's only dungeon called the Rosenweil Waterway. And of the 15 secret passages, one of them directly connected to the castle where the royal family lives.

The details of each passage are clearly depicted in the document that Leon sent.

After seeing the document, Astrid immediately understood what Leon was planning and couldn't help but think that his plan could be implemented. Attack the castle directly through the secret passage, fast and swift, without causing any disturbance.

The people wouldn't realize what was happening, but once they did, their Kingdom had changed owners!

"Then, what about the aftermath? Once we get the Kingdom, won't Prominence Guild attack us? And what about the church? Will they crusade us after that?"

What Astrid was worried about was very reasonable.

The plan of launching a coup itself was fine with a high probability of success, but once they do that, they will really make enemies with a lot of people.

Regarding this, Leon simply laughed.

"Don't worry, the church side doesn't care who the king is. As long as they benefit, they will still support me wholeheartedly. With their support, Prominence Guild wont dare to do anything to us."

Not only that, he could also try to make Prominence Guild their vassal when the time came.

But there was no need for him to say this, both of them understand.

"Okay then, I'm convinced with your plan. But, what about the opinions of the other Seven Stars? Did they also agree?" (Astrid)

"Let's not bother them with this and let them concentrate on their exams for now, besides... Oh well, we can just treat our success as a surprise later." (Leon)

Besides, Kazu was somewhat untrustworthy to keep secrets.

But this was not something he could say out loud, nor did he need to.

"Still, we should also discuss this with Grim. I forgot to tell him yesterday, but as one of the founders of the guild, he needed to know what we were trying to do." (Leon)

Got it... Oh, it looks like he's online, so let's call him now." (Astrid)

And so, they still have a long day today.

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