Return Of Aegis

ZeLin ran as fast as his short legs could carry him, straight to the class change tent, he could not wait to be appraised by Master Kanahema.

Taking a deep breath, he pushed aside the curtain, and strode right in. He gave Master Kanahema a deep bow, before the master could say anything.

"Wow! He's back already and is already at the perfect stage of the perfection rank!" "How talented is this young man, even I doubt I could be as fast as he." sighed Master Kanahema in his heart.

This youth's progress was much envied by the old man.

"You have progressed swiftly, ZeLin, I'm sure you're here for the next test, am I right?" Master Kanahema asked straightforwardly.

"Yes Master." Nodded ZeLin eagerly, barely containing the excitement in his voice. Never has he heard of a smith being able to class change a second time as fast as he did.

"The test is the same as previously, but you need to show me a weapon, not lower than Rare grade," Master Kanahema continued. "I have high expectations on you, young one, since you produced a named item last round, I wonder if you can this time?" he said internally, struggling to keep hidden his excitement.

"Master, take a look at this [Storm Bow]." replied ZeLin instantly.

"As expected, he uses the [Storm Bow] for his second class change." sighed Master Kanahema.

"This is a fine piece, young one. But I'm sure it could have been better had you not been hindered by your class limitations," said Master Kanahema whilst shaking his head.

"Master sure is wise, yes, this is the highest I could go. At first I did not understand why, but after finally making a named weapon, I finally felt that I was unable to proceed, due to being hindered by first class." replied ZeLin.

"Alright, without further ado, I know convey you the second class for smiths - Intermediate Smith. Also, for bringing me your second named weapon, take this gift from me," said Master Kanahema as he passed a scroll to ZeLin.

Taking the scroll in hand, a screen popped up:

[Spell Ring Recipe]

(Any Element) Attributed Ore - 5

Description: Crafted spell rings vary depending on material and crafted grade for quality.

"Spell ring? We had ring slots?" wondered ZeLin as he opened up his equip window.

In the equip window, he looked high and low, but still could not see anything. It was very confusing. But he thanked Master anyway, before leaving with a very puzzled expression.

Watching his back, Master Kanahema just nodded. What he had done was actually not allowed, but he only had 1 person to mentor, no one else had come to be a dwarf smith. Human smiths were common, but dwarf smiths were rare. Nonetheless, he was pleased, the one he had now was exceptional.

Absentmindedly ZeLin took the teleporter back to Sum City, he still had not come out of daze til he finally reached his quarters.

"Sigh, no point wondering so much, I just need to make a few to find out how to wear them!" ZeLin said.

"What are you making, brother? What's got you so worked up about?" asked ZeRen as he came out of his quarters.

ZeLin explained to him about the ring, Master Kanahema had just smiled but gave no explanation.

"Well just make some, by the way brother, is the [Storm Bow] for me or are you going to make another? Although I'm pleased still with [Lady Sif's bow], it's still a level 10 equip, it's getting more difficult to deal proper damage." ZeRen said rather downcast.

"The bow is not ready, I was limited due to class rank, give me another day. I will have your bow and arrows ready. Wait for the notification!" ZeLin promised.

Although the [Storm Bow] was good, it was not his best work, even his master said so.

ZeRen nodded then left to farm more.

Entering the smithy, ZeLin saw a new pile of red hot ores. These should me the materials they collected. "I'll use them for the rings later, for now I need to focus on making a bow worthy of my brother!"