Chapter 70 Success and Failure Both Attributed to You
Calderon Plains was a haven for level 6 Savannah Cubs, and currently, very few players came here to level up and kill monsters.
Due to the higher level and the excessively large concentration of monsters in this area, players found it difficult to kill them.
These Savannah Cubs hunted in groups of three to five, and sometimes, they followed an elite-level adult Savannah Lionheart, which was very difficult to deal with.
But on this plain, a six-person team was fighting a pride of lions. A woman in sky-blue armor wielded a greatsword, battling the elite Savannah Lionheart head-on. She could easily dodge the claws of the Savannah Lionheart and seize the opportunity to attack its vital points. Her heroic posture was mesmerizing, even to other women.
This woman was none other than the Ice Goddess, Isabella. Isabella had reached level 5, wearing a level 4 Bronze Level Outfit Azure Trace Outfit and holding an iron-grade Sword of Conquest. Compared to before, her strength had dramatically improved.
Additionally, a Shield Warrior was holding off four Savannah Cubs without losing ground. Healer Judy chanted prayers, her small hands writing divine symbols in the air, taking care of the Shield Warrior while also healing Isabella, keeping both of their health points in the safe zone.
Crimson Flame Sorceress Scarlet was also wearing a level 4 Ethereal Flame Outfit, continuously shooting giant fireballs from her hands, causing terrifying damage numbers to pop up above the Savannah Lionheart's head.
In no time, the pride led by the elite lion was wiped out.
Isabella picked up the drop from the Savannah Lionheart and found it was a skill book with no equipment. She looked at Judy and said, "Judy, it's your Divine Light Shield. Go ahead and learn it. Once we take a break, we'll search for the next Savannah Lionheart. It is crucial for us to acquire a resurrection skill.."
"Great, with this skill, healing won't be so stressful," Judy said happily as she took the skill book.
As Scarlet sat down to eat and drink, she suddenly asked inquisitively, "Isabella, that Hammer Trader has already gained a lot of fame. Shouldn't we send someone to recruit him? Bringing him in could increase our guild's reputation, and his forging skills are quite good. It would be bad if another guild snatched him up."
"No, it won't be long before level 3 Bronze Equipment becomes worthless. He can only forge level 3 Bronze Equipment. He doesn't have higher-level equipment blueprints. What's the point of spending big money to recruit him now? It would only make a little money. Besides, we don't know when our guild will get high-level Bronze Equipment blueprints. What's the use of having him?" Isabella shook her head, showing little interest in Hammer Trader, and instead said, "But I'm somewhat interested in that Black Flame Blacksmith, especially his actions. I can't see through his intentions."
"If he wanted to grab the attention of top guilds and establish a reputation for himself, he wouldn't conceal his name. Many big guilds would contact him. But he hides his name, making it impossible to reach him, which means he doesn't want people to know his identity. Yet the Black Flame Blacksmith competes with Hammer Trader, lowering equipment prices, making him well-known, and catching our attention. However, just as he reached his pinnacle, he abruptly withdrew from the competition, disappearing from our sight once again."
"By continuously presenting three different forged equipment pieces and acquiring such a large number of Bronze Equipment design blueprints, it demonstrates his considerable skill. However, why did he suddenly withdraw? What is Black Flame Blacksmith's goal? Or has he already achieved it, so he withdrew?"
"To this day, I still don't know what Black Flame Blacksmith wants to do. He remains a mystery."
"Isabella, why don't I have someone investigate this blacksmith? After hearing you, I'm curious about what kind of person he is."
Hearing Isabella's analysis, Scarlet suddenly realized and became interested in Black Flame Blacksmith. She found him intriguing and mysterious. The very idea of unveiling Black Flame Blacksmith's identity filled her with a hint of excitement.
Meanwhile, on the second floor of the Blacksmith Association, in the intermediate forging room, Hammer Trader, with his legs crossed and squinting eyes, looked leisurely at the representatives of the top guilds present.
"So, have you all made up your minds?" However, the conditions Hammer Trader offered left these top guilds in silence.
Hammer Trader's terms were too harsh. Not to mention that all resources had to be prioritized for him; just a villa in his city and an annual salary of five million credits were too much. This treatment was usually reserved for the guild leader and vice president. He wanted the same treatment, essentially putting him on par with the guild leader and vice president.
"Think carefully. It wasn't easy for me to gain this much fame. As soon as I join your guild, my popularity will soar, surpassing other guilds. With my forging skills, Bronze Equipment will never be lacking. Moreover, I can make a lot of money for the guild. The price I'm asking isn't much, right?" Hammer Trader said with a smile as if to say that if they didn't recruit him, others would, and they would regret it.
At this moment, he was confident that these top guilds were desperate to get ahead of others, making it more likely to capture a city and control the wealth of a virtual city. Five million and a villa were nothing compared to that. His asking price was low.
Looking at the hesitant faces of the top guild representatives, but with firm determination to recruit him in their eyes, Hammer Trader suddenly felt that investing all his worth in this competition was very wise. If he hadn't ruthlessly borrowed some money from loan sharks, he wouldn't have withstood the pressure from Black Flame Blacksmith. Fortuitously, the Black Flame Blacksmith was defeated before anyone else, granting him the ultimate victory.
Just as Hammer Trader was feeling smug, the representatives at the negotiating table suddenly changed their expressions, showing shock and joy.
"Hammer Trader, sorry, but our guild has decided to withdraw from this competition. We'll leave it to the other guilds. We won't participate. I have something to do, so I'll go first," The representative of Galaxy Federation suddenly said .
"The price is too high, so our guild can only give up. We look forward to future cooperation," said another representative.
In an instant, all the guild representatives left, each looking anxious, as if eager to run somewhere, not wanting to waste a moment.
"What do you mean? Not negotiating anymore? Don't regret it. I'm a blacksmith who can forge Bronze Equipment! You'll beg me later, and I won't come," Hammer Trader was stunned, not understanding what had happened, as if they had all agreed. He then slammed the table in anger.
"Do you think forging Bronze Equipment is impressive? The auction house now has Bronze Equipment blueprints. With the blueprints, we can train our own blacksmiths, and we don't need to pay five million," A representative said, glancing at Hammer Trader with a sneer before leaving the forging room.
"Damn! Clarify before leaving!" Hammer Trader stood up abruptly, thinking he had misheard.
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