Chapter 446: Chapter 245: You’re Aiming for the Big Toe Nail, Aren’t You? (Part 2)

Moreover, in Laisa’s eyes, the other party’s behavior was tantamount to a direct provocation to her warband leader, Raine.

"No, no, no, for a Warrior, being tall is useless, it’s strength that really counts." The Dwarf Warrior flexed his muscles again and argued.

"But you’re too short, what if you can’t reach your opponent?" Laisa said with a smile.

"Impossible! Even against a Giant, we can hit their legs..."

"Alright, you jump up and manage a mighty strike, only to hit the big toe, is that what you call the best Warrior?"

Raine slightly opened his eyes and looked at Laisa.

Oh!

This girl sure can talk, her words like poison.

"You! It’s a pity you’re a woman, or Colin would definitely show you how a Warhammer can smash anything!" Dwarf Warrior Colin blushed and said loudly.

Seeing the Dwarf Warrior opposite in a slightly red state, Raine smiled and waved his hand:

"Apologies, my team member may not have spoken very appropriately. By the way, we’re here to find Master Humbert, sir Colin, have you heard of Humbert Burnbeard?"

"Humbert Burnbeard?" The Dwarf Warrior named Colin frowned and thought for a moment, then said, "I think I’ve heard of him."

"Hmm?" Raine beamed with joy; he hadn’t expected the other party to actually know of him.

He had just asked casually.

Due to the longer lifespan of Dwarves compared to humans, many Dwarves have intertwined family relations, so he asked on a whim.

"Did he just come back to the Iron Hills not long ago? I heard he is currently serving in the Kingdom’s Second Legion, namely the Ironfoot Legion. Hmm... That’s all I know."

"Thank you! By the way, sir Colin, do you know where Master Humbert lives?"

"I don’t know the exact location, but you can head directly to the Ironfoot Legion quarters. Follow this avenue straight, and enter the city; to the right is the Ironfoot Legion quarters, number ten on Iron Ingot Avenue."

"Thank you so much!"

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With directions from the friendly Colin, and eager to repair the Warhammer quickly, Raine naturally wouldn’t delay any longer and immediately walked swiftly with Laisa towards the city core inside the mountain.

A quarter of an hour later.

Ironfoot Legion quarters in the Iron Hills.

Under the guard’s introduction, Raine successfully saw the long-absent Warhammer mentor Humbert.

"Raine, how have you grown so tall?"

"And your equipment, isn’t that the Power suit? I remember only Bronze Level Adventurers can purchase it?" Humbert couldn’t hide his happiness, excitement, and surprise as he tightly gripped Raine’s hand, which he hadn’t seen in a long time, and looked him up and down.

The emotions of a long-awaited reunion are shared by both humans and Dwarves.

"Master Humbert, I just became a Bronze Level Adventurer in the association." Raine, thinking there was no need to hide anything from Humbert, frankly said.

"What? How could it be so fast!" Humbert’s eyes widened, and he looked at Raine with an incredulous expression.

In his impression, though Raine showed a talent for Warhammer, the Classes level ascent was not solely reliant on talent for Warhammer but also other factors.

In his estimation, Raine entering Classes within a year would already be extremely fast.

But the Raine before him had actually reached Level 5 Classes!

This...

And upon hearing Raine’s words, the Ironfoot Legion’s new Dwarf recruits who were practicing nearby, also showed astonished expressions, looking at this student their instructor had taught outside.

"I didn’t expect you to be the most talented student I’ve ever taught."

"Come on, let’s have a little spar. I wonder if your Hammer Skills have improved as much as your Classes Level." Humbert said with a smile.

Naturally, Raine couldn’t refuse.

So quickly, the two headed to the training ground. The Ironfoot Legion recruits were also excitedly watching the two.

’A teacher-student duel! Interesting, interesting.’ Laisa was even more excited, her pretty face slightly red.

"Clang! Clang!"

The battle ended faster than expected. Due to the nature of the spar, they clashed sturdily for only two blows, and Humbert was knocked back several steps by Raine.

Humbert immediately put down his Warhammer, looking at Raine in amazement.

"Your power... how can it be so strong..."

The Ironfoot recruits were even more dumbfounded.

From the perspective of power alone, Raine hadn’t activated any explosive skills, but the mere enhancement from an Adult White Dragon Bloodline had already surpassed the basic Attributes of Dwarf Warrior Humbert, who was known for his strength and had reached Level 9 Classes.

Compared to weapons like swords and spears, Warhammers tend to break with force rather than skill.

Although craftsmanship is important, power is more crucial.

"Come on, tell me how you’ve grown to such an extent."

Guiding training naturally couldn’t continue; Humbert said while warmly leading Raine to his rest chamber in the Ironfoot Legion quarters.

Inside the rest chamber.

Raine, Laisa, and Humbert sat opposite each other on goatskin chairs, with a table bearing slightly warm, low-alcohol liqueur, specifically to entertain guests.

"Master, it’s like this, ever since you left... A short while ago, I bathed in dragon blood..."

Half an hour later, with Raine’s story finished, Humbert looked at Raine with eyes full of emotions and sighs.

He hadn’t expected Raine’s adventurous experiences over the past half-year to be so rich, and his luck so good.

Although what Raine said couldn’t explain how he could ascend so quickly, it satisfied much of Humbert’s curiosity, so he didn’t continue on the topic of Raine’s promotion and warmly said:

"Come, let me treat you to some Dwarf specialty dishes."

"Sure, sure!" Laisa eagerly said.

Upon hearing of dinner, Raine was anxious.

Not because Dwarf food was unappetizing, but out of fear that mentor Humbert and other Dwarves alike may, after drinking, become...

Thus, when the three arrived at a private room in a tavern named ’Rock Furnace Tavern’, Raine didn’t continue with pleasantries and instead turned to the main topic.

"Did you say you want to use the ancient flame furnace? Raine, do you have a weapon that requires such a level of furnace for repair?" Humbert asked, surprised.

"Yes." Raine nodded, at the same time he pondered and handed over the silver Warhammer Counterattacker he had at his waist, while also dispelling the Magic Radiance on it.

In the next instant, a rich silver glow spread from the Emperor’s Dual Hammers of the Replier’s body to all around.

This scene gave Humbert more of a shock than Raine’s ascent to Level 5 Classes ever did.

Even someone as knowledgeable as Humbert was momentarily tongue-tied. He couldn’t help but stand up abruptly, staring at the Counterattacker in Raine’s hands, eyes wide with shock:

"Epic level Warhammer!"

"Raine, you..."

Clearly, Humbert really wanted to ask Raine how he acquired this Warhammer, but in the next moment, he quickly swallowed his words back, realizing it involved Raine’s privacy.

Besides, there was no need to ask about this matter.

Humbert carefully took the Counterattacker and examined it closely.

"Why does this craftsmanship resemble our Dwarf craftsmanship?"

"Wait, no, this seems like ancient Gray Dwarves’ craftsmanship."

"The mentor’s keen eyes are correct; it was indeed obtained from the Underdark Gray Dwarves." Raine smiled.

"You want to repair this Epic level Warhammer? But the rare materials required might be..."

"Master, I’ve prepared them all." As he spoke, Raine placed two heavy black bags on the table.

As the bags were opened, Starmetal with its peculiar starry glint, and Mithril shining silver light met Humbert’s gaze.

Seeing this scene, Humbert nodded, his face contemplative; after a while, he finally said:

"Raine, I will go and ask Elder Grenum."

"But... as to whether it will be successful, honestly, I have no confidence."

"Elder Grenum?"

"Yes. He is our Burnbeard clan’s elder in charge of forging, and the one responsible for the ancient flame furnace, a master blacksmith. If he agrees, the matter is half successful."

"The subsequent steps are to submit an application, have the Elder Council approve it, and go through the procedures."

"Thank you, Master!" Raine quickly expressed his gratitude.

Although the whole matter doesn’t yet have a conclusion, it’s already off to a good start.

"Alright! We need to attend to things, but food is a must! Raine, try our Mountain Dwarf specialty dish, Meaty Bean Stew!"

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