Marvel Ultimate Gacha-Chapter 87: Making an Armor II

Blade watched as Ryan laid out the materials on the workbench—each one exuding a faint aura of power. The Shadow-Infused Ignost, a rare black metal known for absorbing light, shimmered with an eerie gleam. Alongside it, he placed Troll Warlord Skins, tempered Mana-Steel, and several High-Grade Binding Runes meant to enhance durability and mana flow.

Ryan cracked his knuckles. "Alright, kid. This ain't gonna be easy. Forging an armor of this level ain't just about hammering metal. You need precision, patience, and a damn good understanding of how the materials react under heat."

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Blade nodded, his excitement barely contained. This was the first time he would be crafting something so high-level.

he had made other armors and other items with him, now time to make something great.

Ryan began by heating the Shadow-Infused Ignost in the forge, stoking the enchanted flames with mana. The metal was notoriously difficult to work with, requiring sustained high temperatures and constant mana infusion to keep it from solidifying too quickly.

"Keep your mana flow steady," Ryan instructed, guiding Blade's hands as they adjusted the bellows together. "Too much, and it'll crack. Too little, and it won't reach the right malleability."

After nearly three hours, the metal reached a perfect molten state. Blade, drenched in sweat, carefully poured it into a specialized mold shaped to fit the armor's core structure. The forge sizzled, and dark smoke curled from the edges as the metal cooled.

Once solidified, the Shadow-Infused Ignost needed reinforcement. Blade carefully layered Mana-Steel, renowned for its high mana conductivity, over critical impact zones—shoulders, chest, and back—enhancing the armor's resilience. Meanwhile, Ryan stitched the Troll Warlord Skin into the inner lining, granting enhanced resistance against slashing and piercing attacks.

"This part's tricky," Ryan warned. "The troll skin rejects mana infusion at first. You gotta force it to adapt."

Blade poured his mana into the material, guiding the flow through the fibers. At first, the skin resisted, but after an hour of careful energy weaving, it finally accepted the enhancement, subtly shifting color to a darker hue.

Blade painstakingly carved High-Grade Binding Runes into the armor's frame, ensuring all components fused seamlessly. The process was delicate; one mistake could cause the entire structure to destabilize.

Ryan handed Blade an engraving tool. "Alright, this is the final stage. Get this right, and you'll have yourself a masterpiece."

Blade, now fully immersed in the process, took a deep breath and began etching the runes. Each stroke had to be precise, as even a slight miscalculation could lower the armor's effectiveness. Hours passed as he worked, the forge crackling in the background.

When he finally finished, the armor pulsed faintly, signifying a successful binding.

Ryan wiped the sweat off his brow. "Alright, moment of truth. Let's check the rating."

Blade held his breath as the system notification appeared.

[Dark Shadow Armor]

Rating: Rare

Durability: 420/420

Defense: +380

Magic Resistance: +15%

Stealth Enhancement: +10%

Agility Boost: +5%

Grants the passive skill Shadow Veil (Slightly reduces detection in low-light environments).

Increases stamina regeneration by 5%.

Slightly reduces weight while maintaining high durability.

User Restriction: Level 100 or higher. More than 300 Strength. More than 250 Agility.

Weight: 180

Blade's excitement faltered as he read the rating.

"...Rare?" He blinked, unable to believe it.

Ryan scratched the back of his head awkwardly. "Well... damn. I thought it'd at least be Unique."

Blade clenched his fist. After all that effort—after refining some of the best materials he had access to—he only managed to create a Rare-ranked armor.

"What the hell... I put everything into this," he muttered.

Ryan sighed. "Welcome to the world of craftsmanship, kid. Sometimes, even when you do everything right, the results don't match your effort. Skill, experience, and a bit of luck—those things matter just as much as the materials."

Blade exhaled deeply. He had expected to forge something legendary, something that would cement his name as a top craftsman. But now, reality had slapped him in the face.

He looked at the armor in his hands. Even if it was only Rare, it was still his creation.

"...At least it's decent," he mumbled, trying to push away the disappointment.

Ryan patted his shoulder. "Kid, you're just getting started. The fact that you managed to make something Rare on your first try with these materials is already impressive. You'll get there—just don't give up."

He nodded as he looked at Ryan.

"Okay then, go and get the materials to create it now. I no longer have them anymore," Ryan said, waving his hand dismissively.

Blade nodded and left the smithy, determined to gather what he needed. Instead of searching aimlessly, he decided to check the Auction Forum first.

After some browsing, he finally found the materials he needed. Some were rare and overpriced, but he bought them without hesitation. Time was more valuable than gold.

For the next week, Blade worked tirelessly, forging one piece of equipment after another. Though he faced countless failures, his efforts weren't entirely fruitless. Thanks to his Blacksmith Title, he gained significant rewards with each success:

* When rare rated items are produced, all stats will permanently rise by +2.

Reputation throughout the continent will rise by +30.

* When epic rated items are produced, all stats will permanently rise by +4.

Reputation throughout the continent will rise by +80.

* When unique rated items are produced, all stats will permanently rise by +12.

Reputation throughout the continent will rise by +300.

By the end of the week, his efforts had paid off. He had successfully forged:

Six Rare items → +12 to all stats

Five Epic items → +20 to all stats

One Unique item → +12 to all stats

Total gains: +44 to all stats

Blade wiped the sweat from his forehead, feeling both exhaustion and satisfaction. His craftsmanship had improved significantly, but he still hadn't achieved the legendary rating he desired.

With his relentless dedication, Blade had now reached Intermediate Level 2 Blacksmithing. His rapid progress wasn't just due to hard work—it was also thanks to the All Craftsman's Title, which allowed him to grow crafting-related skills at an accelerated rate.

As he inspected his skills, Old Granny's ghostly form emerged, arms crossed as she watched him.

"So far, you have learned advanced blacksmith crafting, repairing, disassembly, and forging," she stated with a satisfied nod.

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