Never touch Eldmia Egar-Episode 368
Lummings woke up to the sound of dawn and started the morning with light exercise as always..
As I have lived for a long time and have not missed a single day, exercising, which I feel awkward doing if I don't do it, warms up my body moderately and also wakes up my senses that had become blurry during the night. After confirming that he was satisfied with his body, Lumings picked up the bread he had prepared last night, ate it, and headed to the blacksmith shop, retracing the same path he had walked for over a thousand years..
The blacksmith shop, located near the valley to avoid the inconvenience of fetching water one by one, was located far from the village, but this was the geographical advantage that Lumings liked the most, so this amount of effort was not a problem..
As soon as he entered the blacksmith shop, where he had arrived just as he was finishing eating that large piece of bread, Lumings' head tilted slightly at the warmth he felt on his skin..
"Is it already winter?."
The flame in the furnace is weaker than usual. I won't know for a day or two, but it's clear to me that it's been like this lately. It was a very subtle difference, but it was very important information to Lummings..
For her, who lost her sense of time because she was swinging a hammer without paying attention to how the world was going, it was like a reminder that a year had passed..
"I don't know whether the time will pass by in vain or if I will win, but I won this year.."
Lumings chuckled while talking nonsense to himself, then injected mana into the furnace and got ready to pound the metal. He was able to move without any helpers and was free of any obstacles. There may be a lot of time put into it by Lumings, but the dwarves' technological prowess, which is improving day by day, also played a big part..
"Time to mix iron and fight life"
Where should I start today? Lu Mings rested his chin in contemplation for a moment while the furnace warmed up to the appropriate temperature for using magic alchemy. Then, a noise entered his ears..
Before he got lost in his thoughts, Lu Mings couldn't figure out whether he should be glad that the visitor came or feel annoyed that he came in the early morning. A conversation that had happened the day before suddenly flashed through his mind..
"...Ah, are they the humans the village chief was talking about?."
Was it only yesterday that he responded to the village chief's call to show his sincerity to the human race by not only punishing the hunter who was harassing them, but also praying at the World Tree and entering the process of hearing revelation? Was it three days ago??
Is it because I just skimmed through it? It's thin. Still, I remembered that he had said that he would make something useful if I brought him to him because his unique achievement was worthy of praise..
Anyway, it was a planned visit. For a human who may have received an oracle from the World Tree, it would not be that difficult to make a piece of armor, so Lumings frowned, convinced himself, and stood up..
Then, a familiar voice was heard from the visitors who had gotten some distance away..
"Lumings is always on the move early in the morning.."
500Since it is the continent's official language that was established about a year ago, it was only right that guests came along. Although he was a little uneasy about whether what he remembered was correct, Rumings opened his mouth, believing that Celebian would be able to translate if anything was wrong..
"I've just arrived too. Is your gait not the same as usual? I drank too much?"
"This guy drinks pretty well."
Haha, I laughed and tapped his shoulder, and even though I wasn't hitting the armor, it made a pretty solid sound. Last I remember, the human race blindly trusted the Aurors and neglected physical training, but has the world changed??
Well... if that much time has passed, it wouldn't be surprising if things have changed..
"I was curious what kind of race that snot-nosed Asilier was after hearing that she had caught a man, but it seems she did a good job catching a pretty sturdy friend. Unlike a human being, she trained well.."
As I walked towards the visitor, wiping my hands that must have gotten dirty while preparing for work, Celebian responded with a laugh..
"You're still quick to understand. I couldn't see it clearly, but he is a person who goes to war against human territory and walks away safely.."
"...wisdom?"
"That's right. It was the count behind the ear hunter.."
...Has the world really changed??
In Lummings' memory, the place that could be called a 'noble estate' was by no means small. Even if he was a count, he would have been powerful in his own right, and if it were a territory he ran directly, there would be at least two knights who were Auror experts and the territory's troops would be over a hundred..
Whether it's building a wooden fence or an outer wall made of stone, maintaining a base is the most basic of basics. I don't think there would be anything impossible if a warrior who had reached the level of an Auror Master or was at a similar level to the knights took advantage of an opening and attempted a night attack, but I couldn't feel that level of energy from the visitor in front of me..
"if..."
"If you want to ask again whether the world has changed while you were stuck here, I would say not right now. It's the count's territory you're thinking of.."
"Huh, that's amazing.."
Unless Celebian developed a sense of falsehood, there was no reason to come here and throw something like that out as a joke. Therefore, Lumings shook the visitor's hand with pure admiration..
"To be honest, I was planning on making it in moderation and ending it, but after listening to Celebian's words, I think it would be better to think differently, right? It's called Lummings.."
"...It's called Eldmia Ega. Well, if you don’t mind, I’d like to ask you something...."
According to what Celebian said, they were of good skill, but despite that, they were very polite people. He seemed slightly embarrassed, but his voice was clear, but it wasn't a bad thing that he tried to hastily fix it, perhaps because he thought it might be rude..
Therefore, Lu Mings smiled faintly for the first time in a while and told the visitor in advance what he wanted to ask..
"Is this your first time seeing a blind blacksmith??"
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I couldn't help but flinch at the words of the female elf named Lummings, who spoke softly and jokingly without any hostility..
I never even thought I would see it again, let alone seeing it for the first time..
I was truly embarrassed and deserved praise for being able to swallow the words that almost came out. Of course, the moment I said it out loud to receive praise, I could have become a double bastard, so I had to keep it quiet..
Not only was there no hesitation in his movements, but his eyes were shining normally, so at first I thought he had a cross-eyed look or something. I thought he was mentally ill and couldn't face people straight or something like that..
This elf was no longer an ordinary person in that I became convinced only after seeing him shake hands in a subtle direction that was slightly different from me..
Of course, she was an unusual person since she had been working as a blacksmith for over 1,300 years, but I had just seen the series of actions she showed in front of me, so I was not even shocked by that level..
"It's because I've seen a lot of fire in my life. It's not like there's a way to fix it, but since I'm not going out of town, there's no real inconvenience, so I'm just staying with it. You don't have to panic too much."
I didn't know there would be more surprises left, but here you are, breaking it once more..
You can treat it, but you're leaving it alone? When I looked at Celebian in bewilderment, he shook his head and finished his explanation with a shrug of his shoulders..
This is the kind of person he was originally. As expected, he is an elf who has dug a well for 1,300 years. It's not normal.
I almost want to laugh at myself, saying that the world is wider and more surprising to me just a few dozen seconds ago, when I was surprised to learn that I was only a female blacksmith elf..
"Excuse me."
"not really? Because it was the highest response among those who were in a very good condition like you.."
The force felt from a rough handshake is enough to make a person nervous and their spine stiff. Even though he was wearing clothes, his clearly developed upper body muscles were not for decoration. She smiled and tried to release her hand from his grasp, but instead of ending her strong handshake, it continued with a strangely questioning look on her face..
"Are you too young? I feel like I'm not even 20, but that's right.?"
"...It's fifteen... five...."
In fact, maybe he's not blind? Could he be pretending to be blind just to make fun of me? If so, I hope Celebian gives a signal quickly. I'm getting goosebumps on my forearms..
But unfortunately, she completely rejected my hypothesis by showing quite a surprised expression..
"Has the world changed?...?"
Celebian's reaction was like that earlier, and since he's been in the village for over a thousand years, it seems like it's become a kind of speaking habit. However, contrary to that expression, Rumings, who grabbed me, boldly started massaging my forearms and shoulders..
But that power is no joke. Is this really something that comes from simply working as a blacksmith? There's so much difference in time that I can't tell. Because she was touching me with a very serious expression, there was no time for me to feel uncomfortable or uncomfortable, and she tilted her head once more and asked a question..
"...Hmm, isn't that strange? It's similar to demons that develop magical power. It's human?"
Since our hands were still touching, I had to exert superhuman patience and even refrain from flinching..
Is that it? What about losing sight but developing other senses? Is this what happens if it lasts for nearly 1300 years??
It's to the point where I understand automatically that it's not uncomfortable to not be able to see..
"...First of all, my parents were human.."
"...It's fun. Would you like to have a quick sparring session with me??"
"It's a couplet?"
"Yeah, couplet."
Anyway, I couldn't say that I had some psychological qualms about sparring with a blind man. Before I could react, Lumings, who had walked back to the blacksmith shop, roughly picked up two swords from a pile of dozens of swords without sheaths and returned with them..
Even so, there was not a single wound on her hand..
"Is this similar to the weapon you use? I'm not a beginner either, so don't worry too much. I've been swinging for about 80 years before doing this.."
Moreover, what he gave me was a sword that was similar to my sword in not only its length but also its center of gravity..
"...Please help me."
I haven't yet come out of the shock of the unbelievable sight I saw in person, but that was the only answer I could give..
It was clear that she was the so-called reclusive expert..
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