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149Collector of Anger and Greed (1)
last month.
Marquis Valentino had a frustrating day..
At first, I was convinced that Dmitry's Master Blacksmith, Hendrick, was the craftsman who created Blaze..
He was the only person in the northeast who could make a sword like that..
So, as soon as I won the auction, I sent someone to Dmitry, but contrary to my high expectations, I received a disappointing response..
“I haven't put any of the swords I made on the auction house recently..”
If Hendrick made Blaze.
It will definitely be the masterpiece of a lifetime..
There is no way he didn't know that his work was sold at an auction house, so if that was the case, Hendrick was excluded from the list of dragons..
From then on, it was the beginning of an obsession. Marquis Valentino used the connections and wealth he could muster to visit all the artisans in the Kingdom of Cairo to confirm whether they were the owners of Blaze..
“I am not.”
“There is no one in Cairo who can make a sword like this..”
“A sword that perfectly accepts mana. To put it bluntly, it is a technology that cannot be found even if you search the entire continent..”
the answer comes back.
There was no clue to the truth..
In fact, there was no particular purpose for finding out Blaze's owner..
It was a desire born out of pure curiosity, and I felt like I would be really happy as a collector just by having a cup of tea together and laughing and chatting..
Is that why? As time passed, the frustration inevitably increased..
It was clearly a sword made in the Kingdom of Cairo, but the identity of the craftsman could not be found..
lucas.
He completely erased all traces of himself..
They just guessed Hendrik because Dmitry was the best at blacksmithing, but he didn't leave any clues..
But a few days ago.
Marquis Valentino received good news from his subordinates..
“This is information I heard from someone who met Dmitri's Master Blacksmith a few days ago, and he said that he saw a sword similar to Blaze in Hendrick's collection. Although we cannot be certain that it was created by the same person, the sword Hendrick showed off showed a shocking ability to perfectly accept mana, just like Blaze. Marquis. What should I do?”
Same abilities as Blaze.
The justification was sufficient..
Marquis Valentino got up from his seat, immediately put on his street clothes, and got into the carriage..
“Go to Dmitry right now.!”
a few days after that.
Marquis Valentino appeared in Dmitry.
* * *
Dmitri's Master Blacksmith.
Hendrick is not an easy person to meet..
However, if the customer was a big man like the Marquis Valentino, Hendrick had no choice but to move his heavy hips..
“What brought you to see me??”
A simple interior office.
It wasn't a place I usually stayed, but I couldn't treat the Marquis Valentino in a dusty blacksmith shop..
Opposite of Hendrick.
Marquis Valentino said with a slightly flushed face..
“Let me get straight to the point. A month ago, I won a bid on a sword named Blaze at the Adelian Auction House. As you know, I am a person whose hobby is collecting. Although I have not worked with iron all my life like Master Hendrick, I think I have the insight to know how valuable the sword is. Blaze is truly a treasure. The appearance of a sword that perfectly accepts mana convinced me that the craftsman who created it was the most skilled person in Cairo..”
gave a signal.
Then, the driver waiting behind him put something wrapped in a cloth on the table..
sudden.
“This is Blaze.”
rolled up the cloth.
a sword.
A smooth appearance was revealed.
Hendrick looked surprised at the sword shining brightly under the light..
‘also.’
Hendrick's reaction.
I wasn't impressed by the appearance of the sword..
He knew of the existence of the sword from the beginning and seemed surprised to learn that it belonged to the Marquis Valentino..
It was as expected. Marquis Valentino, who met many craftsmen while living as a collector, thought that there was no craftsman in the Kingdom of Cairo who could make a sword like this except Hendrick..
To be honest, I had doubts about Hendrick's skills, but I did not rule out Hendrick's possibility because I had no other options..
and now.
Hendrick couldn't hide his embarrassment..
Whether he created it or knew who created it, Hendrick was a man with a clue..
“As expected, you recognize the value of the sword. a few days ago. I heard from my subordinate that there is a sword similar to this in Master Hendrick's collection. That is the purpose of my visit to Master. Could you please check the sword that Master Hendrick possesses??”
My voice was filled with anticipation..
If his subordinate's report is not incorrect, Marquis Valentino will demand a clear answer from his counterpart..
Is he the master of the sword?.
Or, do you know the owner of the sword?.
Hendrick's sword was a convincing proof.
“Hehehe.”
Hendrick looked worried..
Marquis Valentino.
I heard it through rumors.
It was my first time meeting him in person, but since he was such a passionate collector, I often purchased items from Dmitry Blacksmith..
A person who can be called a VVIP just because of his transaction history..
Although some people describe him as a greedy collector, craftsmen never thought ill of the Marquis Valentino..
‘The Marquis Valentino is famous for giving valuable items the treatment they deserve..’
collection competitors.
They may be the evil ones among them..
He will do whatever it takes to obtain the goods offered by the craftsmen, but at least he shows an extreme attitude toward the craftsmen..
I could tell just by looking at his attitude towards Hendrick..
If Hendrick was to sell his prized possessions, the Marquis Valentino was a very suitable candidate..
That means.
‘This guy would know the value of a sword.’
actually.
Hendrick was waiting for this situation..
I always wanted to show off the gift I received, but finally someone who fully recognized its value came to me..
It was an opportunity. I was already excited, but I didn't show it on my face and spoke in a calm voice..
“Please wait a moment. I'll show you my sword.”
In those words.
Marquis Valentino's expression brightened as if he had won the world..
* * *
widely.
I put down my sword.
With its sleek appearance that caught the eye, Marquis Valentino could not hide his excitement as soon as he checked the sword..
‘Are you sure. It is the work of the craftsman who made the blaze..’
I didn't check my abilities.
However, there is a certain state in the work of artisans..
Hendrick's sword looked similar to Blaze, and the blade with the light going down made my heart chill just by looking at it..
It was certain. Even without infusing mana into the sword, Marquis Valentino became convinced that the person who created this sword was the same person as Blaze's owner..
hendrick said.
“The name of the sword is Salamander. As Marquis Valentino expected, Salamander and Blaze were created by the same person. To be exact, Salamander was the first result, and the one created after that was Blaze..”
Moment.
Marquis Valentino raised his head..
Rather than the fact that it was the work of the same craftsman, what captured his spirit was the statement that Salamander was the first product..
‘It's the first work?’
My mouth was dry..
first and second.
It was a huge difference.
Although the Blaze may be a powerful sword, collectors initially attached great importance to it..
The reason was simple. The second will always lose its value in order to the third and fourth, but the first was bound to be highly valued by collectors just for the fact that it was the first..
my heart was racing.
I had a strong desire.
‘I really want it.’
Marquis Valentino has an iron rule..
If it is an item that has found its owner by a craftsman,.
I never went against that fact..
I only took what the craftsman gave me, and I didn't make the foolish mistake of coveting the craftsman's items..
hendrick.
He may be the master who created the sword..
Or, it may have been a gift from the owner..
Even though he knew that what he was about to say would be rude, Marquis Valentino had no choice but to speak out..
“I'm being very cautious, but would you be willing to sell me this sword? If you sell it, I will pay you well in return..”
“Sorry, this is not for sale. I received this as a gift, and I believe that Marquis Valentino, as a collector like me, fully understands how I feel about not being able to sell this item..”
“……Did you say it was a gift??”
The expression changed.
He looked disappointed at the firm refusal, but came to his senses when he heard the word gift..
‘This is not a sword created by Hendrick. If he received a gift, he may know the identity of his father-in-law..’
It was certain.
If you can't buy a sword.
At the very least, I wanted to find out the identity of the craftsman..
“Then may I ask who made the sword??”
Marquis Valentino's Question.
This was what Hendrick had been waiting for..
From the moment I witnessed Roman making a sword.
Hendrik was always itching to let the world know what a great craftsman Dmitri's eldest son was..
timely.
A suitable trumpeter has appeared.
If it was Marquis Valentino, he was a suitable target to reveal the truth..
“Marquis Valentino. Who would have made this sword in Dmitry??”
“……no way. Are you Baron Romero??”
“no.”
grinned, laughed.
The smile of someone who knows the truth.
Hendrick shocked the Marquis Valentino, who longed for the truth..
“The eldest son of the Dmitry family. Roman Dmitri is the master who created the two swords..”
* * *
lost for words.
Is this what it feels like to be in shock?.
The Marquis Valentino was unable to come to his senses for a while due to the remark that went far beyond common sense..
‘Roman Dmitry. He created Salamander and Blaze?’
It was shocking.
two swords.
It's an artistic work..
I could understand it if it was the work of people who spent their entire lives in the blacksmith shop, like Baron Romero and Hendrick, but I couldn't readily accept the fact that it was the work of Roman, who was only in his mid-20s..
A craftsman's work doesn't lie.
There are various types of geniuses in the world, but at least in the realm of craftsmen who create something, only a certain amount of experience and effort can create an artistic work..
It didn't make sense..
How could such a perfect work of art be created in one's twenties?.
furthermore.
‘Roman Dmitry is a genius prosecutor. Rumor has it that he defeated Butler, a ranker in the kingdom of Hector. The greatest genius in the Kingdom of Cairo created the best sword in the Kingdom of Cairo. If this is true…….’
closely.
My fist gained strength.
think about it.
Youngest continental ranker.
It deserves to be highly evaluated simply for the ‘result’ alone, but the identity of the craftsman has put a tremendous qualifier on the work..
This.
It was truly a hit..
From the outcome of the work to the story behind it..
My heart was pounding so hard, it felt like it was going to stop at any moment..
‘In every work, the story behind it is important. If the person who created the sword was simply an unknown craftsman, he would be evaluated based on the results alone, but if he was a craftsman like Hendrick, a premium would be attached. But what if the unexpected identity of the kingdom’s best swordsman is the father-in-law? Needless to say. People attach special meaning to the sword and everyone will express their intention to purchase it, and its rarity alone will make it priceless..’
blaze.
It was a greater treasure than I expected..
People said the winning bid was exorbitant, but once the true value is known it will be nothing more than pennies..
My eyes became hazy.
fell in love.
Roman Dmitry.
I wanted to meet him..
I was curious about how the kingdom's best swordsman created the continent's best sword..
Jump up.
“I guess I'll have to meet Roman Dmitry in person..”
One month of unrequited love.
Finally, it was time to see the results..
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