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Chapter 273 : Female Blacksmith
Chapter 273: Female Blacksmith
Worried about alerting the enemy, she didn't dare to explore too deeply.
She had a vague feeling that if she moved even a little closer, she might be discovered. A peculiar magical energy seemed to float in the air, enveloping the area like a barrier.
Shadow gathered intelligence quickly and returned the same way, memorizing the path that led her here.
When she resurfaced and returned to Gauss and the others, nearly two hours had passed since she entered the mine.
Еn um̂ ã .і d̈
"You were in there for so long?" Gauss breathed a sigh of relief. "We were about to think something happened to you and were preparing to go in after you."
"There was a bit of an incident."
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"So what did you encounter in the mine?"
Gauss asked urgently.
Shadow then described to Gauss and the others what she had seen underground.
"A lot of kobolds. It looked like a town for monsters."
Е̂_ǹ ù m̆.а
"But I couldn’t tell exactly how many—it's a very complicated environment, with many buildings and places to hide."
"Hmm."
Gauss stroked his chin, falling into thought.
For even Shadow to mention the number as 'a lot' and decide against probing further, it meant the underground 'monster town' beneath the Brennan Mining Site was no small matter.
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"Let’s move farther away to discuss."
Gauss led his teammates away from the hill that overlooked the mining site.
Еň ū mа
The group set up a temporary camp and began analyzing the situation based on the intel they had.
So far, the known information was:
First, the interior of the mine was complex.
The basic map of the mine they had on hand was now outdated and largely useless.
According to Shadow, the internal passages crisscrossed in all directions. Many were newly dug by monsters, forming a maze-like structure.
Fortunately, the ceilings inside the mine weren't too low, making it still suitable for combat, without restricting their movements too much.
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As for the place where Shadow ultimately arrived, it was the convergence point of all the tunnels—the monster nest’s main fortress, already transformed into a structured habitat.
Secondly, the information provided by Jon, the President of the Goldsilver Town Adventurer’s Guild, also had inaccuracies.
According to him, the monsters were supposed to be engaged in internal conflict—something they had discovered during previous expeditions by organized adventurers into the mine.
So either Jon had deliberately provided false information...
Or the information had been faked by the monsters, and Jon hadn’t known about the underground town that Shadow had found.
Based on his observations of Goldsilver Town, Gauss didn’t think past investigations had gone very deep.
Ӗñ u m̄ ӑ
With insufficient manpower and no clear threats discovered, the likely scenario was that they had only cleaned up the outer areas before heading back.
It may seem like Shadow stumbled upon the monster headquarters quickly, but that was entirely thanks to her extraordinary natural talent.
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She could merge with shadows, making her a born assassin and scout, with an acute sense for danger and the unknown.
And while investigating, she didn’t alert the monsters within the nest.
Her two-hour scouting results were more effective than several days—or even longer—of searching by an ordinary Rogue.
Moreover, Shadow had said that even finding the entrance to the monster headquarters had an element of luck.
Е̄nu má .і̀ d
She had stumbled into it by pure chance.
So, they were facing a well-organized, disciplined monster force.
Additionally, the special magical energy Shadow sensed, which felt like a barrier, also implied that the monsters possessed significant magical abilities.
“Would Fireball have any use here?” Gauss asked Shadow.
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“Definitely not in the mine tunnels. We'd be buried alive,” Shadow replied seriously.
“But in that large cavern, the space was big enough. Still, I’d worry about a collapse.”
E ň um а́.і́ d̄
“That’s an issue,” Gauss nodded.
He knew that in a sealed underground space, one cast of his Fireball could deal devastating damage.
But they themselves would also be affected by the destruction caused by the Fireball.
If it triggered a chain collapse, they'd have a hard time escaping.
Though Shadow could phase through physical matter, she typically moved along surfaces. During the shadow merge, she still needed to breathe and rest.
Carrying others with her would consume even more energy.
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If buried underground, escape would be extremely difficult.
“In a confined underground space, Fly wouldn’t be very effective either.”
Overall, this operation couldn’t be rushed.
“We need to return to Goldsilver Town and make further preparations.”
“Agreed.”
All their current supplies were based on the original plan.
Ӗn̊ŭm.а . і d̆
Now that the enemy intel was vastly different, they needed to make a new set of preparations.
After scouting the monsters, it would be reckless to charge in knowing how dangerous it was. That kind of move belonged in the virtual online games of Gauss’s previous life. They needed thorough contingency planning and material prep.
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Mounting their steeds—
The group returned to Goldsilver Town not long after.
They headed straight to the guild headquarters.
Under the guidance of the staff, Gauss knocked on President Jon’s office door.
W е b́ñ о̊v̊ е l̆ E ňǔ m a
“Come in.”
Gauss pushed the door open.
“Oh, it’s you, Brother Gauss?”
Jon was sitting leisurely at his desk, sipping tea while reading the guild’s official monthly magazine.
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Seeing Gauss walk in, he looked somewhat surprised.
He checked the time. It hadn’t been that long since Gauss and his party had left around noon.
E n̆ ü m а .і_d̀
Had they already cleared the monsters from the mine?
Even for guild-trained prodigies, this was far too efficient.
“Come, have a seat.”
Gauss and the others sat on the cushioned chairs.
They were here to share the intelligence discovered at the Brennan Mining Site.
Regardless of the outcome, notifying the local guild was the responsible thing to do.
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Otherwise, if something went wrong—if they created a situation too big to handle, endangering the town's residents—they’d be held responsible.
The moment Jon heard that there was a self-sufficient, hidden monster town inside the Brennan Mining Site, his expression turned extremely serious.
Goldsilver Town wasn't too far from the mine.
If those monsters ever surfaced, the first place they would likely strike would be Goldsilver Town.
Such a nest so close by was a thorn in the side.
“Thank you so much for this intel—this is incredibly valuable!”
Е ñüm̌а̌ . іd
Jon stood up, clearly agitated.
He could come up with countless excuses: a long period of external peace, too few visiting adventurers, severe population loss, etc.
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But the objective truth was this: allowing such a nest to develop near the town with zero response was a dereliction of duty on his part as the Guild President of Goldsilver Town.
“I’ll mark this investigation as a Tier 3 Entry-level Commission and reward you with 40 gold coins once it’s verified. Of course, this is only for the investigation—any follow-up rewards won’t exclude you either.”
Jon proposed.
“Fine,”
W ӗ b̂ ñ ô v̊ё l. Е̇ n̈ u m̊ а
Gauss nodded. After all, they had only gathered intel on the monster nest—it wasn’t too much effort.
This was mostly thanks to Shadow.
“Thousands of monsters—and inside a mine at that. This is going to be troublesome,” Jon scratched his head.
The number was unknown, and the terrain was extremely difficult.
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If they were outside Goldsilver Town, fighting with formations and relying on walls, watchtowers, and other defenses, he wouldn’t be too worried.
But now they had to go deep into the monsters’ territory—that was a whole different matter.
Ê ñů m̃ а̂ .і d̆
Even if he rallied the adventurers of Goldsilver Town, many might not be willing to take on such a dangerous commission.
At that time, they would most likely only be able to mobilize some soldiers.
But in the mine's environment, numbers wouldn’t be of much use.
He actually had another option—to request aid from the upper-level Adventurer’s Guild departments—but for certain reasons, he still wanted to hold out a little longer.
He looked at Gauss and the others before him, and suddenly, it was as if he saw a lifeline.
This team was undoubtedly powerful.
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Even though they hadn’t fought directly, he could faintly feel a subtle sense of pressure emanating from Gauss.
“Brother Gauss, would you all be willing to accept the commission to clear out the monster nest in the Brennan Mining Site?”
“Of course.” Gauss nodded.
That was exactly why he came.
So many monsters gathered together—even without a commission, he wouldn’t want to miss it. And now that a substantial reward was offered, he had even less reason to refuse.
Hearing Gauss’s reply, Jon secretly let out a breath of relief.
Ĕ ñ um̂ а
“If there’s anything our Goldsilver Town Guild can do to assist you—be it manpower, resources, or anything else—we’ll do our best to provide it.”
Jon quickly promised.
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He wasn’t someone lacking in perception.
He noticed that ever since Gauss entered the room, he had remained calm and confident.
This showed that Gauss must have some level of certainty in handling those troublesome underground monsters.
“Since President Jon put it that way, we won’t waste time with formalities.”
Ẃẽb n о̌v е̇ l̂ Еnu m̈а̃
Gauss nodded.
“As for manpower, we don’t need low-level adventurers to join us.”
“Quality over quantity. Adding numbers blindly will only increase the chance of being noticed and alerting the monster nest prematurely.”
“Of course, that’s no problem,” Jon nodded. “If you need, I can accompany you as well.”
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“I’m not much, but I’m a Level 6 Ranger.”
At those words, Gauss gave a subtle glance at his “beer belly.”
Е̊ n̈ ù ṁ а
To be honest, this middle-aged uncle in front of him didn’t give off any vibes of being a Ranger.
Most likely, he’d gotten lax after ‘going ashore’ and had slacked off on his daily training.
In other words, Gauss had to prepare for the possibility that the man might not even have the capabilities of a normal Level 6 professional.
He had already suspected as much when they met earlier that day, but now that it was clear, he still shook his head inwardly.
“President Jon, you should stay here in Goldsilver Town, just in case something unexpected happens.”
Gauss thought for a moment and still gave him some face.
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Jon also sighed in relief.
“Besides me, I do have someone else I can recommend to you.”
“Oh? Please go on, President,” Gauss nodded, signaling for him to continue.
If there was a suitable helper, he wouldn’t mind bringing one more person along.
Even though adding extra temporary teammates could reduce his cut of the kill rewards, safety during commissions always took priority.
Having another capable ally meant greater security.
Ë ń_ü m̀ а
“Forget it, just come with me. Judging by the time, that person should be there. Let’s meet in person. I’m not too sure if they’ll be willing to join this commission.”
Jon thought for a moment, gave Gauss another glance, then hesitated briefly before heading to the door.
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“If it’s you, Brother, there might be a chance,” he muttered under his breath.
Gauss and the others exchanged looks.
They all had the same feeling—Jon looked rather uneasy mentioning this person.
A difficult personality?
Е̌n̄u m̈а̀
Holding on to that concern, Gauss and the others followed Jon’s footsteps.
They went down the guild stairs, passed through the first-floor tavern, and stepped out onto the street.
Jon kept walking ahead, leading Gauss through various alleys and streets.
Eventually, they arrived at a blacksmith shop on the outskirts of town.
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“A blacksmith?” Gauss silently wondered.
He seemed to understand why Jon said he wasn’t sure if the person would agree to the commission.
È ň ŭmа̄ .і̄ d̃
Generally, if someone had a stable profession like a blacksmith—even if they were a professional—most wouldn’t take on dangerous commissions unless they were aiming for a higher rank.
“Jon! You again, you bastard!”
“That batch of weapons your guild ordered from me last time—when are you paying off the rest?!”
Gauss hadn’t even stepped into the shop yet—
But before seeing the person, he heard the voice.
A deep, rugged female voice boomed from inside the shop like thunder.
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Immediately after, Jon’s slightly pudgy figure was thrown out of the shop.
Yes, thrown out.
Thankfully, Gauss reacted quickly and instinctively dodged out of the way.
Jon landed with a thud directly on the ground.
“Ow! My back!”
He rubbed his lower back and looked up to see Gauss and the others watching him. His old face flushed red, and he quickly stood up.
Eńu ḿ å.. і̀ ḋ
“Heh... The payment deadline in the contract hasn’t passed yet, so there’s just a small delay with the balance. It’s not a big issue, really.”
He tried to explain.
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“Screw you, old man!” The voice inside shouted again, clearly hearing his lowered voice. “I don’t care what the contract says! You and I agreed it’d be this week—if you don’t settle it soon, I’ll go to your tavern and tear down your entire guild!”
Gauss turned toward the entrance of the blacksmith shop.
There, a tall and burly woman stepped out.
She was built like a wall. The moment she appeared, Gauss could clearly feel the atmosphere around them grow heavier.
Еn̆ůmà.
In height, she was only about half a head taller than Gauss.
But what drew attention was her incredibly broad frame—she was as wide as several average people put together.
Visually, she exuded overwhelming pressure.
A woman like a mountain!
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As for her appearance, she wore a leather apron scorched with many small burn holes from flying sparks. Her muscular arms were well-defined, with clear lines, stained with coal dust and sweat.
Her brownish-red hair was casually tied up, with a few strands stuck to her forehead from sweat. Her facial features weren’t ugly—in fact, with her defined features, she could even be considered above average.
Ё n_ů m̌ ӓ .і̄ d
Her cheeks carried the characteristic red flush from years of working near the forge.
At this moment, her eyes were sharp, her brow furrowed, and she was impatiently wiping her hands with a rough cloth.
“Jon! Stop muttering over there!” her voice boomed. “What do you want from me this time? Spit it out—I don’t have time, the fire in my forge won’t wait!”
“I’m here to recommend a few people to you.”
Jon gestured toward Gauss and the others.
“There’s a high-paying commission going on—I was wondering if you’d be interested in joining their team.”
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“Scram! I’ve got enough work in my shop to bury me. You and your people can just—”
She turned to look in the direction Jon pointed, blinked a few times, and was suddenly at a loss for words.
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