This time, the weapon to be created is for an event, so it needs to be made with extra care.

First, decide on the type of weapon.

Of course, it will be a sword.

Among them, a magically enchanted weapon to cover Siegfreid’s skill deficiencies will be crafted.

“Then, Raphne, while I engrave the runes, please provide me with the runes for fire magic’s temperature control.”

“Okay!

I’ll do my best!”

First, a trial creation of a magical item.

For simple magic, attaching an elemental stone may be enough.

However, to achieve the desired activation conditions, designing the magic activation through runes is necessary.

“Ah!

I made a mistake!”

“It’s okay!

We still have more materials!”

Naturally, there are failures in crafting as well.

Despite the skill adjustments, the more complex the process, the more prone to mistakes one becomes.

[System: You have created a magical item for the first time.

Experience points are awarded.]

“Wow… a warm breeze.”

The first item I made was a hair dryer.

By embedding fire and wind elemental stones and designing temperature control and wind strength with runes, I created an item that blows warm air.

Since my skill in rune design is still low, I could not rely on skill assistance.

However, since this is reality and not a game, I acquired the necessary knowledge through books.

As a result, I made an item that emits warm air through magical power.

“Wow, Ken!

With this, anything will dry quickly!”

Raphne seemed pleased with the hair dryer.

Naturally, in this simulation role-playing game world, such an item does not exist.

With the process involving two elemental stones and rune design, one would likely just use magic to dry their hair.

Nevertheless, this crafting experience gave me a general sense of how to apply enchantments.

I continued to attempt various creations.

However, even with Raphne’s help, elemental stones are not infinitely available, so I limited the number of enchanted items I made.

‘Should I try using the cyclops bone I obtained earlier?’

While making practice items, I also created a weapon for myself.

Since better items will come in the future, this will serve as a temporary weapon until then.

Creating an item with the cyclops bone is simple.

Just cutting the bone into the shape of a sword and sharpening the blade.

A simple and rugged sword with a handle made of bone.

Although it’s not impressive, it’s not a bad weapon for the early stages.

Though not dragon bone, cyclops bone has good durability.

Additionally, since it has bone attributes, it is effective against monsters like golems, which are resistant to slashing attacks.

[System: Crafting proficiency has reached its maximum level.

Related skills have increased.]

[Item Crafting – Dexterity LV 3, Weapon Crafting LV 3]

Creating various types of weapons, besides the main sword, raised my dexterity and weapon crafting levels.

‘This is as far as I can go with repeated crafting…’

From level 4 and onwards, regular crafting won’t provide enough experience.

For faster growth, more special crafting will be necessary.

‘Now, let’s try making an enchanted sword.’

Proficiency has been achieved.

Now it’s time for the main creation.

Complex and high-rank magic requires higher-grade elemental stones and intricate rune designs.

With my current levels in dexterity and magical tool crafting, I would likely fail most of the time.

Therefore, the sword for Siegfreid should have minimal magic while maximizing effectiveness.

One idea comes to mind.

“Raphne, can you provide some fire?”

“Okay!”

The basic process is the same as when making the previous dagger.

However, the materials used are different.

In a game, a weapon with a specific value might be sufficient for event clearance, but since this is reality, I need to provide the best possible work.

Therefore, I use black steel ingots instead of ordinary metal.

I obtained it from Raphne, known for its high strength and magic absorption properties.

Although I’d prefer to use higher-grade metals like mithril, my skills are insufficient, and Raphne says they are hard to obtain.

Black steel offers excellent cost-effectiveness.

The metal itself absorbs magical power, making it easy to enchant and also excellent as defensive gear.

Clang!

Clang!

The black iron ingot is hammered into the shape of a sword.

The basic form is established, and the blade is sharpened.

For the handle, I used ebony wood, which also has magic amplification properties.

Then, I put a gem into the pommel.

Although it’s not for color coordination, the gem is black as well.

“Now, please provide the runes one by one.”

“Just a moment!”

Raphne followed the pages from the magic book I provided, reading slowly and carefully, engraving the runes with great attention.

Even though I could proceed quickly with skill assistance, I worked as carefully as possible.

Every time I engraved a letter, sweat trickled down my face.

After engraving the runes for several minutes.

“Phew, now for the finishing powder.”

“Here you go!”

I mixed magical resin powder with several alchemical materials and applied it over the engraved runes.

During this process, I carefully infused magical power.

The black steel quickly absorbed my magic, spreading it throughout the sword.

The finishing powder reacted and began to glow.

Soon, the light faded, and the runes engraved into the black steel disappeared.

[System: You have created an original item not found in the item crafting category.

Experience points are awarded.]

[System: ‘Black Blade’ has been created.]

[System: The creation method for ‘Black Blade’ has been registered in the category.]

Thus, the enchanted black sword, known as the ‘Black Blade,’ was completed.

[System: Acquired new skill from using rare materials and complex crafting methods repeatedly.]

[Unique Skill: Item Crafting.

Proficiency Dexterity LV 3 Weapon Crafting LV 3 Potion Crafting LV 1

Magical Tool Crafting LV 2 – UP!

Repair LV 1 -NEW!

Material Identification LV 1 – NEW!]

‘Repair and Material Identification?’

Upon completing the weapon, my magical tool crafting level increased, and I gained new skills.

Material Identification…

‘I don’t have much of a sense for crafting-related skills yet.’

Instead of pondering, I decided to test it out.

‘This is.’

When I infused my will, the magical power spread throughout my body.

It then flowed through the Black Blade I was holding and returned to me.

A blue window appeared before me.

[Black Blade – B-rank Type: Sword

Materials Used: Black Steel, Ebony Wood, Magic Absorbing Stone]

‘I see, it’s a skill to identify the raw materials of equipment.’

This skill seems likely to be useful at some point.

Skills that provide such information are valuable.

It seems this mini event has been quite beneficial in many ways.

"Is this the weapon you mentioned?"

"How is it?

Do you like it?"

The next day, I immediately headed to the rooftop garden.

"Hmm."

There, I showed the weapon I made the previous day to Siegfreid, who was tending the flowers.

I drew the sword from its scabbard, revealing its sleek black blade.

Siegfreid examined the blade briefly before sheathing it again and looking at me.

"It's a good sword."

"Wow!"

"But."

Siegfreid attached the sword to his waist and continued,

"The condition is first place in the tournament.

Of course, that's if this sword proves helpful."

"Yes!

I understand."

True to his upright nature, he clearly outlines the terms.

I didn’t expect that making the weapon would mean becoming his mentor.

That’s not his style.

He would refuse outright if he judged that the sword wasn’t helpful, but if it was, he would undoubtedly keep his promise.

Siegfreid is a man who sticks to his principles.

"Oh yeah, take this.

A token of thanks for the weapon."

Then, Siegfreid suddenly took something out of his pocket and handed it to me.

"Eh?

The weapon was supposed to be in exchange for your favour..."

"The condition you set was first place in the tournament.

The weapon is separate.

I'm not so shameless as to just take such a fine sword for free."

What he handed me were two pieces of paper.

"Just as expected, he never lets anything go without a catch..."

He was exactly as I remembered from playing the game.

He sticks to his word and despises breaking his principles more than anything.

He truly feels like an upright swordsman.

"Um...

What are these?"

The two pieces of paper he gave me had unusual patterns on them.

"They are tickets to the tournament I’m participating in.

It might not be enough for the sword, but I will repay you for the rest with something else."

"Oh, but why two tickets?"

One would be enough to watch the tournament.

Why two?

Seeing my confusion, Siegfreid tilted his head as if it was obvious.

"...You’re supposed to go with a friend, aren’t you?"

"Ugh!"

His warm consideration made my heart ache.

‘...Someone to go with.’

Of course, it wouldn’t be a problem to go alone.

But since he went through the trouble of giving me tickets, I felt a bit guilty about throwing one away.

The first person who came to mind was naturally Raphne.

‘The problem is she can’t leave the tower.’

So, Raphne is out.

Sorry, Raphne.

I’ll take you somewhere nice next time.

With limited social connections, I don’t have many options.

"...So, um, how about you?"

"...Huh?

The swordsmanship tournament...

together?"

Of course, I first suggested it to Mary.

We had grown closer recently, and I felt she would be a good fit since she had protected me in various ways.

"Ah, I see.

...On the weekend, hmm."

Mary twirled a strand of her hair with her finger and glanced at me.

Was she not keen on it?

Or was she?

It was hard to read her expression.

"Ah, if you're busy..."

"Oh, no!

Not at all!

I'm not busy at all.

It’s fine..."

Fortunately, she wasn’t rejecting it and hurriedly reassured me.

"Hehe."

Mary smiled softly as she took the ticket.

I stared at her face absentmindedly.

‘Her expressions have become more varied lately.’

In the game, she always seemed cold, composed, and sharp.

But in reality, she looked more girly and cute.

Of course, when she was a scared, rain-soaked mess, she looked like a crying, ruined face.

I didn’t expect her to show such expressions.

My heart skipped a beat at the sight of her blushing as she looked at the ticket.

Was it Ken’s reaction?

Or mine?

"Ken..."

Mary, having put the ticket into her wallet, hesitated and called out to me.

"On that day."

She glanced at me, then quickly looked away.

"...Should I dress nicely?"

Then, she carefully looked at me with a blushing face, which was quite different from her usual icy demeanour.

‘The atmosphere is strange.’

This was a new side of her I hadn’t seen before.

How should I respond?

Feeling oddly embarrassed, I ended up avoiding eye contact.

"...Well, wouldn’t that be nice?"

What’s the right response?

I haven’t seen anything like this in the game.

But my answer didn’t seem wrong, as Mary smiled.

"Yes, I’m looking forward to it."

"..."

Her smile was also something I hadn’t seen before.

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