Chapter 94 - The Shattered Shield
If a weapon forged from rainbow adamantine fell into the hands of those who knew how to use it, it would be a real killer. With only a trace of mana needed to control it, one could easily switch among the various magical attributes. This unpredictable way of attacking was enough to give any opponent a headache.
“I’m willing to give you 100 gold coins because I pity you. Open your eyes and see for yourself. Which weapon in my shop is not better than your sword? How much more do you want to sell such a lousy sword for? 1,000 gold coins, 2,000 gold coins?” Perhaps he felt that this man was affecting his business, but the fat boss looked up impatiently from his account book. “Anyway, I will only give you 100 gold coins. If you want to sell it, you can sell it. If you don’t want to sell it, you can go away. Don’t block me from doing business.”
The young man opened his mouth and tried to defend himself, but when the words had come to his mouth, he said nothing. In the end, he wrapped his sword in the cloth silently and carried it on his back, then turned to walk out of the Gilded Rose.
“Wait.” Just as he walked to the door, the mage who had not spoken called out to him. “How many gold coins are you going to sell this double-edged sword for?”
“Would you like to buy?” This sentence, like a light in the darkness, suddenly brightened the dull eyes of the young man. “1,000 gold coins… Oh no, no. 800 gold coins. If you give me 800 gold coins, it’s yours.”
“800?” Lin Li looked surprised.
For Lin Li, this shock was quite normal. Who could imagine that a sword forged with rainbow adamantine and possessing five magical attributes cost only 800 gold coins?
“Mr Mage, what do you want to bet on?” The fat boss was not a Smithing Master; he was covered in sweat, having dragged the hefty Tower Shield down from the second floor. But when he spoke, his voice was full of confidence. He had bought this shield at a high price from an adventurer. To improve its defense, he specially hired a mage to lay down mageweath on it.
He had tried many times these few days; every weapon in the store had been tested, but no matter how sharp the weapon was, as long as the chopping was done on the shield, it would never leave a trace. The fat boss definitely did not believe that the seemingly broken double-edged sword could be more powerful than the weapons in his store.
The bet was so interesting that even the two sweaty blacksmith apprentices beside the furnace could not help but put down their hammers and peer quietly into the doorway. Their strange behavior naturally attracted more passers-by. From time to time, people stopped outside the Gilded Rose and looked into the store with curious eyes.
In the blink of an eye, dozens of people surrounded the Gilded Rose, turning the deserted armor and weapons store into a bustling market.
“Let’s bet 1,000 gold coins.”
“Sure! I’d like to see if this broken sword is really that impressive.”
“Move away, I’m afraid I’ll hurt you…” After putting the shield in place, Lin Li kindly asked, “By the way, would it cause you any trouble if the shield is broken?”
“No…” The fat boss swallowed his saliva again. The mage’s eyes had made him uncomfortable…
“Then that’s great!”
When the word “great” was uttered, the heavy double-edged sword was already held high.
Then Lin Li’s mana entered the blade of the sword, and in an instant there was a glimmer of a halo flowing on the double-edged sword.
With this trace of mana, the rainbow adamantine weapon immediately became foreign; a dense chill was radiating from the blade. Where did the previous dullness go? The halo passing through the sword blade was like autumn waters, smearing a shining track in the air…
The violent strike was like a flash of lightning.
And then, both of them heard a crisp splitting sound.
The air suddenly quieted down in the Gilded Rose…
Whether it was Sean or the fat boss, both were paralyzed with shock almost at the same time.
Sean had no idea that the kind-hearted mage could deliver such a ferocious strike with the sword.
The fat boss was completely dumbstruck by the sword ray. He had gotten a clear look of what happened in that instant. There was a gush of brilliant light on the originally dull double-edged sword the moment it came down. He had been working in the Gilded Rose for 20 years; how could he not recognize the unique brilliance of a high-level magic weapon?
It was equally quiet outside the Gilded Rose.
Almost all the onlookers, including the two blacksmith apprentices, were looking nervously at the Tower Shield. At this moment, not even a breathing sound could be heard.
After that sword of lighting, even time seemed to have stopped.
There was no change in the Gilded Rose. Lin Li held his sword in both hands, and the heavy Tower Shield remained intact.
“Hahaha… I’ve said it before. How could such a lousy sword split the best shield in my store!” The surrounding silence was astonishing, and the laughter of the fat boss spread far and wide.
“Crack…”
The sound was particularly harsh among the sound of the fat boss’ laughter.
Then, everyone saw a crack that was beginning to spread on the seemingly intact shield…
With the crisp sound, the fat boss seemed to be strangled at his throat suddenly and the smile on his face froze.