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Chapter 92 The Owner of the Broken Blade

Chapter 92 The Owner of the Broken Blade (First Update, Please Subscribe)

As Goren explained, Otto simply nodded, indicating that he understood.

The Dragonbreaker Squad's allocation rules are very fair, which is one of the reasons why the squad has been able to continue operating.

Otto had heard Lance mention that many adventurer teams had been destroyed due to unequal distribution of rewards, but the Dragon Slayer Blade did not seem to have such a problem.

Otto could actually see that Goren, as the temporary captain this time, not only didn't take a penny more, but even deliberately gave some of his credit to Tessa and himself.

After all, Goren had put in a lot of effort in the Blackthorn Forest.

Logically speaking, even if he allocated more to himself, Otto wouldn't be surprised.

However, it seems that Otto received more than just these three King Thorns.

Just as Otto was pondering, Goren took out another item wrapped in cloth from his spatial pocket and placed it in front of Otto.

"Thanks to you, we were able to resolve so many problems in the Blackthorn Forest and escape unscathed."

Especially that last valley filled with rotting vines, if you hadn't purified them with the Soul-Cleansing Fire, we would probably have all been corrupted by the miasma, and would have had to spend extra money on treatment.

As Goren spoke, he unfolded the cloth.

The cloth wrapped around a fragment of a broken blade, about the length of a palm, with an uneven break, clearly indicating it had been broken by a great force.

The broken blade's material looks very special, exhibiting a deep, dark black color. Its surface was originally covered with twisted black runes, but now those runes have disappeared, leaving only a faint white halo that exudes a pure aura.

It was the broken blade that the three of them had obtained in the kobold settlement.

"Therefore, Tessa and I have decided to give you this broken blade fragment we obtained from the kobold settlement as an additional reward."

Goren looked at Otto, his tone sincere, without the slightest hint of affectation.

But Otto looked at the broken blade fragments on the table with some surprise.

"This is too expensive, Goren, I can't accept it."

He was about to decline when Goren simply patted him on the shoulder and interrupted him with a smile.

"Just accept it, Otto."

Tessa is a priestess skilled in sealing, so she has no use for such close-combat broken blade fragments.

Moreover, she hated anything that had been tainted by a curse and didn't want to touch it at all.

Goren then pointed to himself and continued.

"As for me, as you know, I am a martial artist, and my specialty is fighting with my bare hands."

Equipment isn't actually that important to me.

At this point, Goren raised his fingerless boxing gloves, a hint of pride on his face.

"You see, these gloves of mine don't have any other magical effects, they just slightly increase my strength and strengthen my fists."

For me, only these simple and practical pieces of equipment are barely useful.

I'm not used to using those fancy weapons.

Seeing that Goren had already put it this way, Otto could no longer refuse, so he nodded and accepted the broken blade fragment.

He picked up the broken blade fragments and examined them carefully.

The fragments felt cold to the touch, were incredibly hard, and had edges so sharp they could easily cut through fabric.

Although only a section remains, one can still feel its former majesty as a powerful weapon.

"But, after the broken blade of this weapon is purified, will it still be functional?"

Otto asked, somewhat puzzled.

He could sense a powerful force contained within the broken blade fragments, but because it was broken and had been purified by Tessa, this force appeared somewhat scattered and could not be exerted.

Just as Otto was pondering, Micah, who had been silent all along, put down his hammer and walked over.

He picked up the broken blade fragment from Otto's hand, carefully stroked its surface with his rough fingers, and then gently tapped it with a small hammer, listening to the crisp sound it made.

After a long while, he spoke softly.

"This thing once existed as a cursed object and was also corrupted by some very powerful evil force."

Fortunately, you purified it completely with the Soul-Cleansing Flame, and now it has become an excellent forging material.

Micah's tone carried a hint of regret.

"It's just a pity that there's so little material left for this broken blade. With only this small piece, it's hard to make anything decent out of it."

"If only I had a complete blade, I could definitely forge a fine sword for you."

Despite saying that, Micah's eyes gleamed with excitement.

As a dwarven blacksmith, nothing excites him more than finding a good piece of material.

"However, I am interested in trying to reforge a short blade for you using this broken blade fragment."

Although it's a bit small, its power shouldn't be lacking.

Upon hearing Micah's words, Otto's eyes lit up as if he had suddenly remembered something.

He quickly took out a palm-sized metal piece from his jacket pocket and placed it on the table.

"Micah, take a look at this. Can we use it together with the broken blade shards?"

When Goren saw the metal piece, he was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized what it meant.

"Oh, I remember now, isn't this the metal piece embedded in that strange pottery jar?"

It looks like you've successfully purified it.

He patted his forehead and said with a smile.

"So that's why you rushed out yesterday. It turns out it was to purify that earthenware pot."

You're really diligent. You just came back from the Blackthorn Forest and didn't even rest before going to handle these matters.

Goren's tone was full of admiration, but then he sighed helplessly, patted Otto on the shoulder, and said regretfully.

"What a pity, you're not a priest."

If you are a full member of a religious order, you might even be eligible to become a paladin.

That's the dream job for countless men.

Goren once dreamed of becoming a paladin, always fantasizing about one day embarking on a journey with Havel and Lillian to obey divine decrees and save the kingdom. However, as he grew up, this dream gradually faded from his heart.

Upon hearing this, Otto simply shrugged, his face showing little regret.

"There's nothing we can do about it."

To become a full priest, one needs not only the trials of the gods but also the approval of the order, which is no easy task.

Even orphans adopted by various religious orders from childhood rarely qualify to become official priests.

He paused, then continued.

"Moreover, there are many career paths to choose from on the path to transcendence, and I can slowly find the one that suits me."

Didn't you say that once my Fire Seed Iron Guard class reaches its peak, the Fire Seed will give birth to a new alternative class change option?

There's always a way out, no need to rush.