Find a Troubled Girl after leaving the Guild-Chapter 363 - 208: The Challenge of Mental Blind Spots

Inside the Mountain Copper Furnace, naturally, there are communication devices made from the Mother and Child Sound Stone. Artisans use these devices to transmit messages, and Li Ang heard almost all loud and booming shouts and commotion from the other side.

Not long after, he heard the elevator descending into the underground begin to operate.

One artisan after another hurried over. As they entered the Mountain Copper Furnace, some were still in their pajamas. Seeing the Staff of Dependence floating in mid-air, controlled by Elaphia, they immediately ran recklessly.

They surrounded the Silver-White Staff in layers, and Elaphia frowned to prevent it from accidentally being knocked over by these people. She was somewhat irritated but said nothing, perhaps knowing that even if she scolded them, these artisans wouldn’t hear.

Hephaestus waited quietly, and soon another artisan with the title "Hammer of the Source" arrived.

He was similar to Molaine, who had accompanied Li Ang and others into the Mountain Copper Furnace—short, very strong, with a large brown beard.

"Gaelin is here," Hephaestus called out.

"Here," replied Gaelin, the high-tier artisan.

Li Ang once suspected that these people with such appearances should really be the dwarfs that exist in many fantasy worlds. But Nebis didn’t mention any such thing, and even the system wouldn’t specifically label their race.

Li Ang guessed that there truly once was a civilization of dwarfs, but they perished so long ago that they had already mingled with other races to the point where they couldn’t be distinguished. Only some people still show distinct physical traits in their genes.

With Gaelin’s arrival, the preparation for firing up the furnace became much more formal. Many artisans had already begun to clear away unnecessary items and purposefully select materials.

Their actions were all based on discussions between Hephaestus and Gaelin.

"... At this level of foundation, even the slightest disturbance can lead to vastly different results. The situation you are obsessed with, where various magics converge, will suddenly increase the difficulty and may not be a good choice," Gaelin shook his head.

"If we don’t strive for perfection, how can we craft Treasure Artifacts?" Hephaestus said. "I always believed that our inability to replicate the skills of our predecessors is because we don’t demand enough of ourselves."

The red-haired, withered artisan glanced at Li Ang: "Regardless of how this item came about, our creation must consider the user, which is the true duty of an artisan. This gentleman is a caster, and a Treasure Staff with multicolored magic convergence is most suitable."

Gaelin sighed: "I find it hard to say whether you are aiming to successfully create Treasure Artifacts or simply spending your days researching an impossibly difficult goal."

"Both; they are not mutually exclusive."

The bearded artisan spread his hands: "In my view, the plasticity of this staff is nearly limitless. As long as we specialize in one aspect, the possibility of reaching the level of Treasure Artifacts will greatly increase. Whether it’s a Martial Staff or a Magic Staff, focusing on a single performance feature is better."

"Martial Staff or Magic Staff... you’ve reminded me that perhaps it could be transformed to switch effects, achieving the realm of a truly all-powerful Treasure Staff," Hephaestus lowered his head in thought.

"Alright, I can’t do anything about you; let’s talk again when Cassandra arrives."

The discussion between the two "Hammer of the Source" artisans made Li Ang’s eyes twitch.

It must be said that the scene described by Hephaestus made him very excited.

If he could infuse the Staff of Dependence with the six kinds of high-tier magic sought by the Grand Artisans from the Mountain Copper Furnace, even if it wasn’t a Treasure Artifact, it would be the best Magic Staff for someone like him, a witch.

If it could also switch between a Magic Staff and a Martial Staff, then with his ability to study other warrior professions through the system, it would be even more versatile and comprehensive.

The two artisans continued debating, and Li Ang asked Farlonio, "What does ’Source’ in ’Hammer of the Source’ refer to?"

The merchant Douding looked at Li Ang: "Mr. Li Ang, do you know about Source Material or not?"

"I don’t know," Li Ang shook his head.

He originally didn’t know, but he had repeatedly heard the term concerning Treasure Artifacts. Among the Great Sky Knights, it was widely passed down by word of mouth that Treasure Artifacts are crafted from "Creation Source Material" and "Pure Energy," even though the vast majority have no clue what it means.

Later, the panel of Bahamut, summoned by Zoe and Ivynis, showed that its scales and claws were made of Source Material, and the materials forming its restraints were also called Refined Source Steel Block, giving him some concept of it.

At least he understood that there indeed existed something called Source Material, though its essence was unclear, its origins and status were known.

So how does the Dome Furnace Association know?

"That would take quite some time to explain," Farlonio rested his cheek on his hand.

"So troublesome, so troublesome!" the little green dragon echoed.

"If you won’t explain, I’ll do it myself. You cunning merchant, always calculating gain and loss," Elaphia said.

Falo’s expression froze at the remark, and he turned away from her in silence.

Aifei slightly lowered the height of her Flying Sword, hovering closer to Li Ang. He noticed it might be because it was too hot; unless other professions specialized in controlling ice and water, it was hard to create a Pure Magic Water Barrier to cool down like a witch can.

Though formidable in battle, now her face was flushed, and her flowing, golden hair had lost its elegance, sticking to her face due to sweat. Her little feet were also slick with perspiration.

Aira put a bit of strength into kicking Li Ang: "I lowered my height so you wouldn’t look, but you still do."

Her face turned even redder, looking away as she began to explain.

"The naming and creation of the Dome Furnace Association are related to Source Material, which touches upon a legend associated with the ’Creation Forge.’"