IN THE SHADOW

The next day, I went to Lulu's grandfather's blacksmith shop. Turns out the shop's name was Silver Hammer. I knocked on the door and entered as usual.

"Uncle, I want to take an order."

A man with white hair, white eyes, and a white beard. I only realized the meaning of the name of this shop after seeing the figure.

"Oh with Mr. Leon, yes. I'll take your order in a moment, sir."

The old man rushed back. From behind appeared the figure of a beautiful girl, now her clothes looked better than yesterday.

"Lulu you look prettier in that outfit."

Hearing this, his face immediately reddened up to his ears. The girl turned her back to me, then squatted down while covering her face.

"Ahaha, that girl is shy sir. Yesterday she said there was a handsome guy who bought all this, and finally, he had the money to buy those nice clothes."

"Grandpa!"

"Ahaha"

From the story of Osman the Silver Hammer, I know that Lulu is now living with him when both of her parents have died. About 3 years ago, both of his parents were merchants and had been looted by bandits on their way to Lumerick City.

Now Lulu and Osman are left alone. Selling weapons in the corner of the City of Beginnings. Because the distance is far from the city center, there are rarely buyers who come. Especially before the advent of the Adventurers, this City wasn't that crowded.

"How about we work together, Uncle."

"What do you mean Mr. Leon?"

Before discussing business with Silver Hammer. I displayed the forged kit in my Market. Displayed at a fairly expensive price. Even so, I'm sure it will be sold, the article rarely sells forged weapons.

"Before that, can you process this thing uncle?"

[Tree Steel]

A Wood from the Iron Tree can be used as a weapon or material to make stronger weapons.

"Where did you get it from?"

"It's from the Cyclops Boss, this City's Dungeon."

"So that means that Mr. Leon is an adventurer?"

It can't be denied anymore. Osman's eyes began to be wary. Meanwhile, Lulu looks happy to know that I am an Adventurer.

"I have no intention of hiding this. But if you can cultivate it into a sword. I plan to offer cooperation,"

I stood up and looked around the place. Many parts are fragile with age. A lot needs to be fixed and replaced to make this place better.

"I want you to make this place better because there will be many customers in the future. I will invest my money in building this place."

Osman seemed to be contemplating this. Occasionally look at me. Confirming whether I have other intentions and so on.

"Uncle Osman, soon there will be a big war in the Neutral Territory. Before that happens I must become strong. Strong enough to protect you and Lulu."

Hearing these words, both of them were shocked. Humans will care about something if it threatens their existence. What's more, I'm talking about war, a bad thing, a harbinger of danger.

"What war sir Leon?"

"The Goblin King will be reborn in the Neutral Territory."

The look on their faces grew darker. Especially Lulu, stories about Goblins have become something that children are afraid of. Especially hearing about the Goblin King and the war.

"Shit! He's already born huh."

"You know him, uncle?"

"No, it's just that I've heard of it. Once in 100 years, the King of Goblins will be born. And will burn down the whole Land."

Lulu, who had been behind, suddenly hugged Uncle Osman from behind. Even though I see he is around 15 years old, no one is not afraid of this bad news.

"I will go to war Uncle. Before that, I have to get stronger and ensure my life after the war. I want to do business with Uncle, Silver Hammer."

"Okay, what do you want?"

After discussing business with Osman's uncle, finally reached an agreement. For the start, I gave 1000 Lite Coin funds. Maybe that's all the funds I have in this game.

Then I promised Lulu I would take her to another city. After everything is safe. Because after this I will go around to 5 other cities. To gather strength and build resources.

I've invested in this world. Then I will do my best to harvest all the things in it. I muttered to myself before arriving at the place of agreement with Rena. After this, I have to make a long journey with him to Lostowel City.

"Crazy, sold out."

"What, Leon?"

I checked my Market while on a walk with Rena. I sold a set of +D equipment for the Warrior Class for 50 Lite Coins, I sold 9 apart from what I was wearing. So in total, I got 450 Lite Coin. A lucrative business. The reason is that I only have 100 for Equip, and 50 for Refine +D costs if it is calculated to profit 350 LiteCoins.

"It's fine. You're wearing the new equipment now."

"Ah this, I bought it at the Market. It's quite expensive but at least it protects me if I get hit."

[Light Armor +9]

+10 DEF +10 ATK +10 Evasion

[ Rob +9 ]

-10 Aggro

Reduces the chance of being noticed by Monsters during battle

[ Leather Gloves+9 ]

+10 Accuracy

[ Leather Boots+9 ]

+10 Evasion

In half equipment must be adjusted to the class and fighting style of each. Like Rena focuses on Evasion or speed in avoiding enemies. Because the material is light. Me too, although most Warriors use thick iron sets to better protect them, my gameplay focuses on speed and sharp attacks.

"Your equipment is good,"

"Yeah, I hope I don't have to deal with monsters, just let you handle it all."

"Yes ma'am."

I and Rena ran in the rain. When I meet a monster I immediately kill it, indiscriminately. Whatever the monster is, I will kill it as soon as possible. This strategy of cutting our way through the mountains is quite dangerous, but it is the fastest way to get to Lostowel City while increasing our Level.

Although throughout our trip, Rena did a Live Stream. But not all are taken into an impression. Team Editor Rena is quite good at choosing which ones are suitable for broadcast. Because the audience will be bored if they have to watch the whole thing.

Like impressions when fighting, cooking, or even trying Bards Rena's skills which will cause a stir on social media. Unnecessary conversation, of course, does not enter the content of Rena's show.

On the first night of walking with Rena, we made camp. I was making a fire while he logged out to eat.

Our journey is long, to Lostowel takes almost a week if through the main road. Using the horse-drawn carriage half the time of the week. But we decided to run through the mountains and valleys. To be able to cut the path while leveling up by killing monsters along the way.

"Stop playing hide and seek, you guys get out of there quickly!"

I felt someone's presence behind the trees. Even though I don't have the passive skill of sense or the like. Even in the game, if they don't use the skill to hide, I can still figure it out. Things like this are the same as in the real world.

"Rena-chan's dog is great too,"

"Maybe he's the one in the Video,"

"That arrogant fellow who fought the Dungeon Boss alone?"

Three people appeared from behind the trees. Judging from their equipment, a Warrior, Archer, and Mage. Maybe they followed us from the City of Beginnings. Of course, they are players, not NPCs because they know Rena's identity and her live streaming.

"Are you a fan of Rena?"

I immediately alerted with my hand gripping the sword at my waist. Staring at the three of them, when they move I will cut off their heads.

"You could say we are the ones who should be with him,"

"That's right! We were waiting to be able to live stream with him. You!"

"You insolent dog!"

They are just obscure toxic people. I just want to say that I can be with their idol, without judging the good and bad sides. It's hard being an idol who has stupid fans.

"We will prove it,"

"Yes, by killing you here. We deserve to be beside Rena-chan."

"Die you insolent dog!"

[Crosscut]

In an instant, I cut the body of a Mage with two cross slashes. Someone who's been raving about dogs for a long time. Be my first target.

[Drop Items]

"Shit! Kill him!"