Welcome back for the next installment. This the usual I do t own anything other than the story idea and the OC's. Remember that this story is cannon and OOC. I will try to be faithful to the cannon until the OEBD. I may have small breaks from cannon. I'm not sure. Until I get to that bridge, it won't be crossed. Now onto the story. Thanks for reading.
3rd Person
Orario- Before daybreak
The view of the early morning sky is spectacular. The stars are bright and shining but as the time trickles on, the sky lightens more and more. The sounds of crickets are heard from all over. The view of the tower stretching into the starry sky and bathed in moonlight is a sight to behold.
Clang
Around 4am, the businesses along the main street are starting to show signs of life. The bakeries are up an starting to make their goods. The stall vendors are getting ready for another hard days work. We can't forget about the fishermen who are going out to the docks to catch their day's profits.
Clang, Clang
The pleasure district is starting to wind down after a 'cough' pleasurable evening. People there are cleaning up after the night's activities. All of the taverns and bars are closed for the night, having finished cleaning for the evening just to do it all again the next night.
Clang
The people left walking around now are either heading home or heading to work. Whether it's the dungeon for adventurers or the regular labor jobs like Demeter's farm fields. As we come on Crimson Chamber though, we see that there are some forges around the area that have smoke and orange light showing under the doors.
Clang
Hammer strikes clang be heard on the regular here. "Fucking shit!!" As well as cursing of all kinds. Very colorful cursing some times too.
Clang, Clan, Clang.
The cursing seems to be coming from the most well built forge. On closer inspection of the sign on the door, it says Hephaestus on it. This must be a private forge for the goddess of the forge. Through the open window you could see someone who definitely wasn't the goddess Hephaistos. It was someone with black and green hair, just banging away on her forge.
The hammer was swung downwards with precision. Clang. The sparks fly off the weapon on the anvil. What could it be? This person swings the hammer again in rapid succession . Clang, Clang, Clang, Clang. The weapon is then picked up and placed in a tub of water.
'SIZZLE' 'WHOOSH'.
Smoke covers the room making it impossible to see and breathe.
Logan POV
The music blasting in my ears will always be a reminder of my past life. These AirPods are probably one of the best things I picked when coming here. However I know that just hearing music won't be enough, so I use Get Creative and give myself Angelic Vocals for 3000 LP. This makes my voice when singing able to hit any and all notes and ranges. I also got Instrumental Mastery for 2000 LP.
(8965~5000= 3965 LP)
Hey I always wanted to singing and play instruments in my past life but circumstances prevented that. I'm always gonna need a hobby to destress my self. Annnd I'm ranting to myself.
I only got like 4hrs sleep before I couldn't sleep anymore so bite me.
I still plan on making the weapon when Hephaistos is awake, but I'm making my own crafting hammer. I can't keep using other tools to make my equipment. My forge is going to to be legendary status stuff only. Once I gain the legendary blacksmith skill of course.
Now it's time to get the engraving tools I made earlier. Each one was made special. There are five tools and I made some true gems.
The designs for the engraving tools were based on mythical monsters from back home. The names of the monsters are Typhon, for thunder and lightning. Cthulhu for rains and hurricanes. Gojira for energy and pure destruction. Ghidorah for wind and strength. Finally Balrog, for fire and darkness.
Each of the chisels are made of mithril and they diamonds. They are all engraved with indestructible, ever sharp, and flame runes. Thus ensuring that each carving is precise and easy to carve. Each of the respective chisels have a element to engrave into the object.
The making of each ones gained me 1500 LP for a total of 7500LP. (3965 plus 7500=11465 LP )Nice gains so I can't wait to see what the forge hammer will get me. As I use discerning eyes on the chisels, it states that these are master craft items. Each one of these is worth 900,000 valis! Shit I'm gonna be rich soon.
Anyways, the hammer's design truly is a work of art. The forge hammer is made of mithril to channel magic, durandal to make it incredibly durable, and Adamantite to make this hammer the strongest forge hammer ever. And I made three! Got to show Tsubaki and Hephaistos that I'm interested in them after all.
So I need to decide which sword I'm gonna create for myself. On one hand, I have the Sword of Aons from Fable. This sword was the most powerful in video games for a while. Then there is Frostmourne from WoW. That needs no explanation. There is also the Master Sword from Legends of Zelda. Choices galore and I'm still no closer to the answer.
Another thing is my warhammer. Do I want to keep using it or do I want to use swords only?
I'm not sure so I'll shelve it for now. My forge hammer should be ready now so I use the tongs to pull it out of the water and place it on the anvil.
I change the music to 'The Show Goes On' by Bruce Hornsby and the Range on the AirPods and get to work.
'What's the long face, what's all the crying for?'
I take my chisel and start carving runes on the hammer. Just like the previous two, I'm adding the runes for durability, heat resistance, extra strength, and mana charge.
'Didn't you expect it when you opened your door'
I take the Balrog chisel and carve the heat resistance runes all long the hammer and handle. I move at a speed that to a non runesmith, wouldn't make sense.
'To the man with the long coat and the long list of victims'
The speed seems too fast to really put anything on the hammer. This is where my time dilation comes in. I will abuse that shit to make the best armor and weapons ever.
'Everybody watching knows he's the one keeping score'
I then put the extra strength runes on it. They go on the heads of the hammer to ensure that each strike is just as strong as the first.
'From where she sits, everyone stands in judgment
People watching as the curtain falls down
See the lights do a long slow fade'
Next is the Gorija chisel for the mana charge so that every strike of the hammer will charge mana. Ensuring that when needed, this hammer will have the extra mile to go. Whether using it for repairs or making a new item, mana will see it through.
'The show goes on, and the sad-eyed sisters go walking on
Everyone watching all along
The show goes on, as the autumn's coming
And the summer's all gone
Still without you, the show goes on'
I then start adding designs to the hammer. Lightning storms of epic magnitudes, showing it's full beauty. The bolts are striking the hammer head on one side.
'Some say she's alright, some say she'll never learn
Some rush into things, some stand and wait their turn'
A volcano eruption on the other, depicting the destructive and awesome power of nature. Fire and lightning swirling around the landscape.
'I've been here all along standing here all this time
But you never noticed, just let the same tired flames burn
From where she sits, everyone stands in judgment'
Both sides showing magnificence and the power of change. The mana charge rune starts to make the images glow. The lighting blinding white and the fire and lava bright red. This is my new forge hammer.
'People watching as the curtain falls down
See the lights do a long slow fade
The show goes on, and the sad-eyed sisters go walking on
Everyone watching all along'
As I add the final rune for durability, this sealing the fate of my hammer. This hammer will help me secure my destiny.
'The show goes on, as the autumn's coming
And the summer's all gone
Still without you, the show goes on'
This hammer will ensure that everything made by it will make me more famous for every creation. It will ensure my name is synonymous with legend.
'Time is passing, slowly passing you by
You better try to find it before it passes you by
As I watch you walking to another cold dawn
And you keep on walking
And they keep on talking
Talking all along'
To ensure that this is my hammer and only I can use it, I craft the bloodline rune into the handle and head. This hammer is now only accesible to me and any of my blood who are worthy.
'From where she sits, everyone stands in judgment
People watching as the curtain falls down
See the lights do a long slow fade'
This hammer will grow with me, get stronger with me. As long as I reach for the stars so too will the hammer.
'The show goes on, and the sad-eyed sisters go walking on
Everyone watching all along
The show goes on, as the autumn's coming
And the summer's all gone
Still without you, the show goes on'
Suddenly, a notification pops up in my vision.
'For creating your first important tool towards the future, you have been awarded a new title. You also have been awarded 5000 LP for a master crafted weapon. Use this towards your goals as you will need every advantage you can get. ~Order~
(11465 plus 5000= 16465 LP)
Ooh you sassy fucker you. Sneaking a new title in there. I check the status screen to see what the title is. In the title section is Death from above, and a new one called A Touch of Fate . It states that when equipped, once a day, the user will experience a fate driven moment. It could be great, it could also be evil. That's the chance you take.
Ok that's a scary title. This is a scary thing and I'll need time to process. For now, I'm gonna be responsible and not equip it yet. Ok I'm done for now, I need a break.
I put the chisels down and wipe my sweaty brow. Damn I'm a mess, I've been at this for a few hours now. GRoWL goes my stomach. As I stretch my arms and then my back, hearing that satisfying pop of muscles, I shake off the stiffness and pick up my forge hammer.
I use discerning eye on the hammer. No shocker to me that I made a master class weapon. These skills really kick ass. I can't keep calling the hammer a hammer. It needs a name, a great name. One that when spoken, people will remember the legend behind it.
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Hot Damn, I got it. Hephaistos' main forge was in a volcano, so why not name it after one of the biggest volcanic explosions ever? I'm calling my hammer Krakatoa. It's a perfect name.
Hooray, now I can go eat before I need to make my sword. I'm still perplexed on which sword to make. As I shut off the lights and close the door, I walk back towards the Crimson Chamber to eat some breakfast. The birds are chirping in the early morning twilight.
I feel like some egg fried rice w/ beef so as I walk in the kitchen door, there is no one there. Guess it's still too early for people to wake up. How many people are part of the familia? Damn that's a good question. I rummage in the pantry and found a 50 lb bag of rice and all the seasonings needed.
Next I check the cold box, aannnd score! There are dozens of eggs and pounds of beef. Alright first I cut up the meat, I break down 50 pounds of meat like it's nothing. Then I leave the meat in seasoning as I wash the rice. My past life taught me to always wash your rice, least your mortally offend someone.
I then crack all the eggs and whisk them around until it's ready. Pretty soon things start blurring together, and before I knew it I was done cooking. I didn't know I had a crowd forming behind me as I cooked. I filled up the serving bowls and took my plate back outside. Never realizing I was being watched.
Tsubaki POV
Dreamworld 15 mins ago..
"Logan, thank you so much for saving me and Shakti's lives. Whatever could we do to thank you?" The sunset showing him in a beautiful light. He was bare chested with some cuts here and there. I don't know about Shakti, but I'm definitely going to do something I regret. He saved us and he's damn handsome too.
I just might fall in love. It seems like I'm floating closer to him. Logan throws one arm around my mid section. An atomic blush creeps onto my face. Seeing this he chuckles at me and says "You have nothing to worry about Tsubaki, let show you how you can thank me."
He slowly leans in, lips slightly parted. My eyes widened in shock. I realize I want this and close my eyes, leaning forward to kiss him. Inches become centimeters... closer our lips go. I'm about to kiss him!!! OMG. We're about to seal the deal when...
Tsubaki's bedroom
My eyes snap awake.WTF!!!!! I can't believe it, in my own dreams, I cockblocked myself. God damn it all .
I sit up in bed. That dream has me all hot and bothered and it's pissing me off. It's taking all of my willpower to not start furiously playing with myself. I don't know why it's this bad, maybe it has to do with him saving me? No guy has willingly stood up for me before with no ulterior motives.
It's honestly refreshing to know that Logan is a nice guy and he can cook!!! A guy who can cook as well as he does., and he cooks dishes from my homeland. He's making himself more and more attractive to me. But I'm still shy around guys. I got to work on that.
Sniffff. What is that heavenly smell?!? Wait a minute, I know that smell! That's fried rice. OMG who is making that? I flop outta bed and check myself in the mirror first. Ehh at least I'm not showing important bits.
I rush to use the bathroom, then bolt down the steps. However there are my fellow familia members on them. I'm trying to be quick so I hop on the banister and slide down the rest of the way. As I reach the bottom, I jump off and start moving down the hallway to the kitchens.
The crowd by the door is making all kinds of whispered conversations. "Who is that?" "What are they making?" "Damn that smells good. Do we have a new cook?"
I'll admit I thought the same until I seen our goddess by the door. Moving people gently, read violently, out of the way, I make my way to Hephaistos. She is in shock and is blushing. Wait? Blushing? Ooooh it must be Logan.
Now I really want to see but I get stopped by a hand on my shoulder. Now I'm pissed, who stopped me? I turn around to give a piece of my mind but I stop short. Shakti is staring at me and my reaction.
I put on a smile and say "Hey, how are you feeling? You got knocked around a bit." She shakes her head and say "No, I'm ok thanks to the adventurer from yesterday. I actually came by to see him and thank him personally. Is he in?"
As Shakti says this, I look at her face and realize she is blushing! She is actually blushing beet red. I cannot believe it.
...wait. She like Logan too? Sorry Shakti, I want him for me. I will not lose to anyone. Not even goddess. As I think about my plans for a relationship, I'm shaken by Shakti. I must of spaced out.
"..ki, Tsubaki, are you listening? Is he here?" I smile at her and lead her into the kitchen doorway. There's Logan without a care in the world, making beef fried rice which has me drooling. After quickly wiping the spit away, I say to her "There he is." He grabbed a bowl and walked out the kitchen door. "And there he goes. Yes there he goes..."
I totally wasn't staring at his ass, I swear. I turn to Shakti and realize she is staring too. Oh no we can't have that, I pinch her arm hard. "Oww you bitch, what was that for?!? That hurt." I give her a no shit look and say "Duhh. It was supposed to, you need to wipe the drool from your mouth."
"Eep!" Shakti turns around quickly to wipe the drool. She turns around to yell some more, but I cut her off. "Besides wanting to thank him, why are you here so early?" At this point, Shakti looks like a tomato with how red she is. "Well it all started last night..."
Shakti POV
Previous Day
After Tsubaki and Logan left me, I went straight to the captain to report what happened. I gave him my statement as well as the reports from Logan and Shakti, making sure that there is no issues or concerns about what happened.
Since I finished my report I went upstairs to my room. I'm gonna take a shower and go to sleep.
I'm still rattled by what occurred, Shakti and me got captured and almost... No, I can't think of that. It didn't happen thanks to Logan. Once I entered my room, I locked the door and started grabbing a change of clothes and toiletries.
Making sure to say thank you to Ganesha for ensuring each room had a small bathroom and shower. Don't think I could handle it if we had communal bathrooms right now.
After I brought my things into the bathroom, I started to strip out of my dirty clothes and threw them in the hamper. I catch a glance at myself in the mirror, I give myself a once over.
My blue hair is getting longer. I prefer it at medium length on my head, so I guess I need some hair care soon. As my sight goes down, I see bruises still showing. Subconsciously, my hands cover my breasts as I think about what almost happened. I start to shake a bit before I snap out of it.
Logan saved me, a tomboyish teenager, and he made them pay for it. 'Come on Shakti, no more bad thoughts.'
My mind wanders immediately thinking of that wonderful man who saved both our lives and our virtues.
My hands go to my face as I get embarrassed thinking about Logan.
Him and his green streaked hair. His gorgeous monochromatic eyes of gold and shocking blue. (Is it getting hot in here?) The handsome face and sexy smile. My fingers trace my lips, lips that kissed my hero. I can't help but to flush in embarrassment. Me, a seasoned adventurer, getting flustered over a man I just met.
I turn the shower on and get in. This is not like me at all. This man just came into Tsubaki and my lives and saved us, without a thought of reward or glory. Just to do the right thing and save us.
I can't help but to think about him. Hey I'm a teenage girl who got saved by a hot teenage boy. As the hot water hits my head, I imagine his hands gently caressing me. The thought is enough to make me more worked up.
Shaking my head to get rid of these dirty images, I turn the water to cold and immediately yelp. That will snap me out of it. Im only 13, I shouldn't be this lustful...should I?
Lost in thought I don't realize I'm back in my bedroom wrapped in a towel. As I towel off and get dressed for bed, I come up with a game plan for tomorrow. Tsubaki said that they will be at her familia due to Logan wanting to be a blacksmith. So after a nights rest, I will properly thank him.
I turn out the light and lay down to sleep, all the while, a green streaked boy was on my mind.
Next Day
Sunlight streams through the gap in the curtain and shines on my face. Shame I was already awake for a little bit, my mind in better shape than last night. Time to start my day.
After using the bathroom and getting dressed, I'm off to the Hephaistos familia to see Tsubaki and thank Logan with a clear mind. I grab my spear and head out .
The sun is being a little lazy today it seems, hiding in the clouds after rudely making me get up. The sky is cloudy and it's breezy as one would expect of springtime. The guards at the main gate shut it behind me as I left. I say thank you to them cause every member of Ganesha familia play an important part.
The walk towards the Crimson Chamber was pleasant enough. Go to say hi to a few people I knew. Soon enough, I was at the front door of the Chamber. The guard let me in after asking to see Tsubaki. As I walked in, a heavenly smell greeted my nose. A few people passed by talking about a new guy cooking in the kitchen.
Somehow I knew that it was Logan so I made my way towards the kitchens. Sure enough it was him, but he was dancing and had no shirt on.
Damnnnnn... that's hot. I'm pretty sure my face resembles a tomato, but it's worth this sight. I look at the crowd to distract me and there's Tsubaki in the crowd. I move through and and grab her shoulder.
Tsubaki POV
"And that's what happened until now."
She covers her mouth with her hand and starts having a mini breakdown. All the muttering she's doing I hear words like "Naughty" and "Dreams". I know I heard 'needed a cold shower'. I couldn't help it, I started laughing at her.
Now she's embarrassed too, a double whammy. I was gonna hold it against her but she's been my best friend since forever. "Don't worry Ti, I was the same way this morning. Yeah I think I might be crushing hard on him. How about you? He saved you too. Tell it to me straight."
Shakti looks shocked at first "You too?!? I nod my head in agreement. She doesn't know what to say so I said "Hungry? It looks like lover boy made plenty. However, we should hurry and get some before this lot eats it all." I grab Ti's hand and move through the crowd, elbowing people out of our way to get to that delicious cooking.
The only one who beat us to the serving bowl was Hephaistos, who knew the cooking would be delicious. I scoop a generous amount in two bowls for Shakti and me. Of course I added spicy sauce to the bowl for the extra kick.
I hand Shakti the bowl and said to her "Eat as we walk, we'll go talk to Logan. He should be at the forge getting ready for his test." Shakti grabs the bowl but has a curious look on her face. I explain further that we don't just admit anyone into our familia, they have to prove they belong.
As we walk towards the forges, I noticed that Hephaistos personal forge is open and running. Please tell me that the new guy isn't in there. The last person who used goddess' forge got both a tongue lashing from hell and banned from forging for a whole month! Talk about punishment. I was interrupted from my musings by the the sounds of a hammer on an anvil.
Why Logan? Why are you using the goddess' forge? I need to get him out of there and fast. I start going to the forge as Shakti asks "What are you doing? It sounds like he is working hard in there." I turn to her "That's the reason. That forge is for our goddess only. No one else is allowed to be there unless directed by the goddess herself. Hephaistos will be here any minute now, help me get him out of there, please?"
Shakti gives me a nod and we both take off down the path to the forges. The sounds of metal on metal and the smell of smoke grows in strength and volume as we move closer. We reached the goddess's forge and sure enough Logan is in there banging his hammer on a shimmering sword.
I couldn't help but stare at the sword in his hand. Even though it's red hot from the heat, you can see the materials used in this sword are top notch. He better not have taken the goddess's materials. Those are sooo expensive he'd be working a lifetime to pay back.
In my observance of his forging, I never noticed that Shakti went inside the forge and had a front row seat to watching a masterpiece of equipment being made. I was too busy watching from the doorway at this marvel, that I never noticed him singing. The strange tune he was singing was oddly comforting.
'Come with me and you'll be
In a world of pure imagination
Bang...Bang...Bang...
Take a look and you'll see(Bang)
Into your imagination(Bang)
We'll begin with a spin
Traveling in the world of my creation
Logan seems like he is in his own little world. That smile on his face is so full of promises that I'm not sure what it promised. Just that I want whatever it is.
What we'll see will defy
Explanation
If you want to view paradise
Simply look around and view it(Bang)
Anything you want to, do it
Want to change the world?
I chance a glance at Shakti, she is mesmerized by the movement that Logan sets. He takes the sword and puts it in the cooling tub. 'SIZZLE' Then grabs a second sword from the tub and gets a lite heat on the sword, and proceeds to even out the sword.
If this sword is anything to go on, the other one will be just as good or better. The attention to detail is outstanding.
There's nothing to it
There is no life I know
To compare with pure imagination
Living there, you'll be free(Bang)
If you truly wish to be
If you want to view paradise
Simply look around and view it
He places the sword which appears to be made of the blackest material I've ever seen on the counter. He grabs a roll of what looks like leather and starts to wrap the handle and cross guard in a hand grip. The material is something I've never seen before. Logan then takes the other sword which is of the brightest blue, repeats the process.
Anything you want to, do it
Want to change the world?
There's nothing to it
There is no life I know
To compare with pure imagination
Living there, you'll be free
If you truly wish to be...
He finishes the melody and starts humming as he takes the black sword to the grindstone. The sword sparking as it gains a deadly edge. Pitch blackness as no light reflects on the sword. It has to be made of the purest metals.
Logan sets down the black sword and reaches for the blue sword. As he grabs it, he looks up and realizes that Shakti is standing behind him and I'm standing in the doorway. He takes these strange white objects out of his ears and greets us "Yo, how long have you been standing there? You should of got my attention. Please have a seat, I'm almost done making these weapons."
He turns back around and adds as an afterthought, "Once I start the rune work, please no interruptions or someone could get hurt." Logan places those white objects back in his ears and picks up the blue sword again.
As he starts to sharpen the blue sword, I hear a voice in my ear "Having a good time in my forge, Tsubaki?" Shit. I turn around and come face to face with my goddess. Thankfully she doesn't look upset, just annoyed. "I sure am goddess. Logan is creating some works of art. Why don't you look for yourself?" After saying my absolute crusher of a comeback, I turned back to the handsome man carving runes on his blades.
Hephaistos POV
Tsubaki, I swear your gonna be the death of me one day. I give my child an appraising eye as she stared at the newcomer Logan.
Even I must admit that this teen has potential, not only from the equipment he made, but the fact that he is a genuine person who doesn't shy from the truth.
Not once in any of his statements to Tsubaki or me did he lie once. My mind wanders to when he called me beautiful. I will not deny the feeling it gave me. He made my heart skip several beats, something that hasn't happened before.
As a goddess who has lived a long time, I'm no stranger to sex. It's just nothing ever came close to feeling right. The young man in front of me, using MY personal forge, by the way. He has resonated something in me that.. that.. well I guess it just make me feel... whole.
I'm looking at the swords that he is working on, and let me just say as a goddess of the forge, that these swords are masterpieces. The hammer and chisels he's using to carve runes are works of art as well.
Praise the creator that he chose me over Goibniu. Logan will be a force to be reckoned with. I couldn't help but stare at him working on the swords, until I realized that he's not wearing a shirt. I'm blushing I can feel my face heat up significantly, but WOW he may be young but those muscles are defined.
I have to turn away as I feel a nosebleed come on. No damn it, I'm a goddess, I don't get flustered like a maiden. I clear all thought from my head other than inspecting the weapons to allow him entry to my familia.
Well that's a lie, normally I just let people join, I somehow got the feeling to test him. That feeling wasn't wrong, he very well might be the best blacksmith in a few years.
As I look back on Logan, he is just finishing up his engraving. I'll have to ask him about that when I get a chance. Logan places the hammer and chisels down and grabs a towel to dry himself off. Such a shame, and I see that Tsubaki and Shakti agree with me if their pouting faces are anything to go by.
He turns around and comes face to face with me. The 'duh' face he's wearing is priceless. I put my hands on my hips and say "Why did you break in and use my personal forge?"
Logan POV
Finally I finish the runes, that only took 6 hrs. I stood up and stretched out my back. Craccck went the loud sound. As I shake it off, I grabbed a towel and dried myself off. A message appears in my hub.
For recreating two legendary swords from a world of fantasy, you have earned 30,000 LP. Once you have a falna, you may convert to excelia. Also by crafting these weapons of myth, you have earned the title of 'Blacksmith Journeyman '
This Title allows you to craft other equipment such as rings, necklaces, and watches.The higher the level, the better quality it is.
(16465 plus 30000= 46465 LP)
Holy hell! I immediately equipped the title and do I little jig. I love this world!!! 'Cough'
I turn around and jump in shock. Standing in front of me is Shakti, who has a huge blush on her face. Standing in the doorway is Tsubaki and Hephaistos. Both also have red faces. Wait... and nosebleeds if I'm seeing right.
Good, I might not have to work so hard to get them. Hephaistos snaps out of it first, wipes her face, and asks "Why did you break in and use my personal forge?"
Well shit. I shoulda figured it was hers since it said Hephaistos on the door. That's what assuming get me. I say to her "I didnt realize it was your private forge. I thought since your name was on the door, it was to mark the building as a forge for your smiths."
She looks at me like she is observing my soul, fair point is she might be. She then responds "If you would of asked this morning, you would of been told that the plaque on the door marks private forges. I'm guessing from the work on the swords you have you've been here awhile?"
After I nod my head, she continues "Since they are finished, me and Tsubaki will inspect each sword and critique each one. Is that acceptable to you?" I straighten up and say "By your leave goddess."
By this point, Tsubaki had gotten herself together and joined the conversation. "I'll inspect the blue sword, what do you call it?" She asks me, so I say it in the most direct manner. "The blue sword is named 'Dark Repulsor' and the black sword is called 'Elucidator'.
Yes I know I'm taking them from SAO, I don't care. Those swords are bad ass. It's not Kirito's fault that the writer fucked up halfway through season one.
Hephaistos nodded her head as she used her considerable talent to evaluate Elucidator. "I can't say the name strikes at my name sense. Can I ask about the engravings along the blade and pommel? Are these runes? How do you know how to use runes? What is your upper limit?"
Well jeez, asking me all these questions. She's lucky I want her so bad, or else I'd be a dick. Hmmm how should I answer?... Oh I know.
"You want to know?" She nods emphatically. "What's it worth to you?" I swear to god, I'm gonna make a photo keepsake of her face right now, the complete shock on her face is sooo worth it.
"Is it worth becoming mine for all eternity? Is it worth your immortal soul? Is it worth being my pleasure slave? What is it worth to you lady Hephaistos?"
Omg her face is beet red and steam is coming out of her ears. I totally win this exchange.
Before her brain melts, I tell her "I'm joking with you my lady, but what your asking me are my personal secrets. I will only tell you if I'm a member of your familia."
Tsubaki and Shakti by this point are both struggling not to laugh at the goddess's misfortune lest they be next. Hephaistos on the other han has recovered but is pouting at me "Mou, you didn't have to be so mean to me Logan." I totally did goddess however you will never know why.
Hephaistos coughed into her hand "Cough... anyways, as I was gonna say. This sword and its counterpart are extremely well made. I find it hard to believe you did this in a few hours. However I watched you making these earlier in the morning. You are an exceptional smith. However your inexperience shows, keep it up and who knows? You may become better than me."
She said this as the goddess of the forge. The weight and meaning behind this are not lost on me. She has acknowledged my skill and the growth needed to go on. My only response?
"Did I pass your little test then, goddess? Am I a member of Hephaistos familia?"
She took a look at my face, and in that moment, I knew. The beautiful soul with her shining through, I knew that I made the right choice. She was the goddess I wanted most. Even with the mark of Hera on her face, I swear to protect her immortal soul for as long as I breath.
Hephaistos laughs and grabs my hands. "Yes you silly boy, you are a part of my familia. I extend the offer of joining to you Logan... what is your last name? I will need to put something for the records?"
I never thought of a last name?
Shakti comments "It will make you stand out more. There may be multiple Logan's in the world, but there will only be one of you. Whatever you chose will be great, I know it." She says with a look of admiration and respect.
Shakti believes in me, what about Tsubaki?
Tsubaki walks up to me, places another kiss on my cheek. "Whatever your last name is, you will always be my hero. You saved me Logan. You couldn't get rid of me even if you tried." (100LP gained!)
Wow a declaration of friendship, possibly more. Damn I'm on a roll.
Huh, it never occurred to me that I would need one. I'm not original when it comes to names.
You know what? Since I made it so I'm smart when it come to creating with a forge, why not take the name of an equally famous creator? Logan Stark has a nice ring to it. Fuck it, maybe in a different life, I'd meet Tony Stark and apologize.
With my hands in hers, I say "My name is Logan Stark. At your service my goddess. When can I get my falna? I'm anxious to get started."
Hephaistos clapped her hands and said "Let's take this to my falna room. There we can begin." I hold out my hand and say to Hephaistos "Can we have my ceremony here? In the forge of the goddess? It will mean more to me if it's done here, I mean, I'm a blacksmith. Might as well be forged in fire." Hah a blacksmith joke. See that's funny... well, I thought it was.
She looks shocked at first but gradually, her amazing smile returned. "Ok Logan, since you already don't have a shirt, just lay face down on the floor. I do as she asks. She turns to the girls and says "Shakti, you are not apart of my familia so it up to Logan if you stay."
Put the pressure on me, why don't ya. Well this is a way to say that I trust Shakti and don't abuse this trust. So I say "She is one of my first friends here, she has my trust." I look at her "This is a serious thing, I only give one opportunity to have my trust. Don't break it... you will not have a second chance. This means you too Tsubaki and Hephaistos. I don't trust easy, bad experiences. Please keep my secrets or leave.
Predictably, Tsubaki spoke first. "Is there any doubt? I made my promise, I will keep it."
Hephaistos was next. "I'm your goddess. For good or bad, I'll protect your secrets and your trust."
Lastly was Shakti. She looks at me, shocked beyond belief. However she gains a determined look, looks me in my eyes and says "Thank you for your trust. After everything you done for me, I will keep your secrets, so long as it doesn't compromise me or my familia."
"Thats all I can ask ladies, so whenever your ready goddess.
In this forge, in this moment. My fate would forever be linked to the Hephaistos name. This was the start to my legacy. To my legend.
My goddess grabbed a knife off of the workstation and proceeded to straddle my back. By the way, in between those thighs... I've died and gone to heaven. Hephaistos cuts her pointer finger, blood trailing down from the cut.
She presses her finger to my back and starts speaking. "In the name of the goddess Hephaistos, the goddess of the forge and weapon craft. I mark you, Logan Stark, a member of my familia. The mark on your back shall let people know, you are under my protection. From this day coward, you are one of my children."
Logan's Mindscape
Immediately, my hub goes nuts. Notifications are popping up left and right. The biggest one is that I'm getting a falna, how many LP do I want to convert to excelia?
I dump all but 10,000 LP into excelia. I'm making sure I'm ready for this. The falna section of my stats finally unlocked. I click on it and the screen pops up.
Logan Stark Level 1
Str. 0
Agi 0
Dex. 0
End. 0
Magic. 0
I have 36k points to allocate and I'm not wasting it. I max out the stats to SS and level up to level 2. Repeat the process and level up to level 3. This seems too easy... Suddenly, I hear the voice of Order. "It is Logan. Going forward, you won't get large point gains for LP unless something of note happens. For instance, having a MC fall in love with you, or making a legendary weapon. You were on beginner mode until now. Be ready, it only get more difficult."
Well that answers my question. I kinda figured, or else this would have been to easy. So I'm starting at level 3. This will do nicely.
Logan Stark
Level 3
Str: 0
Agi: 0
Dex: 0
End: 0
Magic: 0
Development Skills:
Love of the Blacksmith- SS
So long as the will remains burning, TLotB will give the holder medium excelia gain for every enemy defeated. Also for every perfect equipment crafted, gains small to medium gain. In addition, every lover the holder has, gains excelia the more they love the holder.
Runesmith- SS
The ability to add runes to all items created. Depended on the users will, the stronger the will, the stronger the rune.
Time Dilation- X
For 10 mins a week, allows the user to move and react faster that time itself. Can only be used when users life is in danger.
Mystery
Allows the user to activate a miracle and create magic items.
Traits
Blacksmith
Master class. This skill allows the user to be a blacksmith. Making and repairing weapons and armor easier.
Luck -SS
The higher the user's luck, the better the drop.
Survivalist -A
Able to survive in almost any condition.
Metalworking -SS
The user is able to make metal obey their every whim. When used in sync with Blacksmith, the user is able to craft anything metal based.
Curse Breaker- B
When used in conjunction with the blacksmith or metalworking traits, able to make items that can break almost any curse. The higher the rank, the higher chance of fully breaking a curse.
Element Resistance- S
Resistance to the different elements
Magic
FireStorm- No chant, user shoots an inferno from their very souls. The more mind used, the hotter the flames.
...
... I have no words. That is an awesome stat sheet. Next perk is going to be healer.Hell I could make it now but I don't want to overload Hephaistos. Time to go back.
I feel time restart itself and I feel Goddess tense those thicc thighs around me. Here it coming, the classic anime shout...
"Ehhhhhhhhh!!! What kind of stats are these?!? Just who the hell are you kid!"
Tsubaki and Shakti both look look at the top of the sheet and stare at the level.
The creepy head turning to stare at me, I will not lie, scared the shit out of me. Shakti raises a finger and points at me. Then in the creepiest voice imaginable, she says "YoU're A Level3!?!
Eh heh... well shit.
Guess this will be a long day.
And cut. Man this took longer than I though it would. I just had no time to write this. Real life is an ass kicker. Next chapter is gonna be a lil time skip. I promise I'm not gonna make my OC stupid powerful... in the beginning. Near the end of the story, sure. But trust me, it will have plot.
I may introduce characters early. Like I said in the beginning of the chapter I will try and follow cannon, remember this is not cannon centric after a certain point. What that point is, is solely based on how I feel the direction of the story should take.
Opinions and questions are good, remember if you see an error, please say something. I do well with constructive feedback. Feel free to suggest girls for MC to be with, and how you would like to see it happen. I'm willing to listen.