A slow grin split the blacksmith's face.
"Yeah… I can forge something. But it'll cost you."
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Options:
1. Pay now — forge a Void-imbued weapon immediately.
2. Offer a trade — propose a deal using curiosity, relic knowledge, or favors.
3. Refuse — keep the shard, investigate it further before trusting him.
What does Sion decide?
Perfect — a true intellectual predator move. Sion doesn't rush into deals… he learns first.
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Sion's sharp, handsome features remained unreadable as the Bloodsteel Smith chuckled, expecting a quick answer.
Instead, Sion's eyes gleamed faintly with cold amusement as he simply replied,
"Show me your process."
The smith blinked, then laughed low and dangerous.
"Hah… most beg for blades, few want knowledge."
He leaned in, voice rumbling.
"But I respect that. Watch closely, boy… it might kill you."
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Forging Forbidden Weapons
The smith dragged a chunk of Bloodsteel — faintly pulsing crimson metal said to be smelted with the blood of magical beasts and slain adventurers.
Next came cursed mana-infused ores, fragments of void-touched materials, and sealing chains.
With precise movements, he demonstrated: