I Have a Dragon in My Body - Chapter 8

Chapter 8: New Weapon, Explosive Dagger

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

After returning to the guild, Senforia handed the bounty scroll to the counter to settle the payment.

A+ Mission: Clear the Magical Beasts Gathering on the Mountain Path

A large number of magical beasts had recently gathered on the official road to the Gut Mountains, affecting the merchants’ passage.

Reward: 300 gold coins and 5,000 guild points.

When she saw this bounty scroll, the receptionist at the counter was stunned. She realized that this mission came from the Empire Capital’s Garrison Guards.

She immediately settled the payment and placed the bounty scroll alone in the drawer.

She did not even confirm if the mission was completed, because she knew that this mission was not meant for adventurers at all.

Most of the missions that were issued with the seal of the Garrison Guards were missions that the nobles gave their children to gain experience and earn high rewards!

Therefore, these missions did not need to be confirmed. Even if they were not completed completely, it would not affect the final result.

Heavy gold coins were placed on the counter.

Senforia took the gold coins and shook it in her hand. Then, she took out half of it and handed it to Mark.

After receiving the gold coins, Mark said to her, “Do you want to go to the blacksmith with me? Before I left last time, I customized some special equipment.”

“I plan to go take a look today!”

Hearing this, Senforia was a little unhappy. The man before her did not know how to have fun.

After all, the first thing an adventurer did after earning money was to go to the bar and have a good drink.

Sensing her abnormality, Mark added, “School is starting tomorrow!”

“Tonight, I’ll treat you to a meal to thank you for taking care of me all this time!”

Hearing this, Senforia immediately smiled.

Seeing this scene, Mark remembered what his father had said to him, “Women’s emotions change as easily as the weather on Fako Island!”

‘If you want to make her happy, you have to guess her thoughts when her expression changes!’

“If you can’t do this, you’ll have to be as tough as the plants on Fako Island. You have to be able to withstand a storm or even a blizzard!”

Thinking of this, Mark had already made his decision. Compared to the latter, the former was easier for him to do!

After coming to the old streets of the capital, they quickly arrived at the blacksmith shop hidden at the corner of the street.

Seeing Mark arrive, the shop owner greeted him warmly, “Long time no see!”

He teased, “It’s not even been a week and you’re already in a team?”

Mark only nodded at the shop owner and did not elaborate on his relationship with Senforia.

It was because he did not know what his relationship with her was now.

Teammate? That did not seem right.

Friends? They were far from that!

He followed the shop owner to his small courtyard. On an old table, there was a pile of indented knives.

These short swords were not traditional blades. They had all been engraved with magic runes.

Mark held one of them in his hand and touched the blade gently. He could feel the wonder of it.

If this weapon was thrown with magic, it would be a very powerful weapon!

He could not wait to try the weapon. “Is there anywhere to experiment?”

The shop owner pointed at a nearby target. “Just throw it in that direction!”

“I’ve already set up a special defense barrier around it. You don’t have to worry about the harm caused by the explosion.”

Under the watchful eyes of the two, Mark poured the light and dark attributes magic into it. The blade of the short sword quickly emitted a buzzing sound!

Raising his hand, he locked onto his target and threw out the dagger with two fingers.

After hitting the target, the short knife exploded, shattering the entire target!

This scene stunned the two people beside him.

They had not expected someone to master Magic Throw to this extent.

After a while, the shop owner clapped. “Looks like my modification was not in vain!”

“Do you need me to help you create a few strengthened ones and also some that deal ordinary damage?”

Mark very generously took out 50 gold coins and handed them to the shop owner. He said, “There’s no need to use ordinary ones, because I can almost control its power.”

“Help me create more daggers that can deal additional damage!”

“Against an ordinary person, I will not use such a weapon on him. I can just pick up a rock by the side of the road!”

The shop owner shook the gold coins in his hand and realized that there were too many. He said to Mark, “Do you really not need other equipment?”

“I see that your special blade holder is almost destroyed. Why don’t you customize a new one?”

Hearing this, Mark’s eyes lit up.

In the past, all the equipment on him had been created by his father.

He did not realize that a good smith could create all kinds of unexpected things.

Since the other party could create it, Mark immediately made his request, “I want a leather armor set that can carry as many short swords as possible.”

“How much does this cost?”

The shop owner sized up Mark’s body and circled him once before coming up with a plan.

“Just give me another 50 gold coins.”

“The short swords are ordinary. I’ll help you prepare 200. I’ll also make 50 strengthened ones.”

“I think these equipment are enough for you to use in the short term.”

After hearing the shop owner’s analysis, Mark quickly took out 50 gold coins and handed them to him, “Thank you for your help!”

“My name is Mark. Can you tell me your name?”

The shop owner extended his scarred hand and said, “Adam Spurton, a blacksmith who doesn’t want to remain ordinary!”

“I will continue to optimize the daggers for you. From now on, you only need to prepare gold coins!”

Mark extended his hand and shook it, “Of course!”

After leaving the blacksmith shop, Mark brought Senforia to a street in the entertainment district.

Typically, those who came were adventurers who were unwilling to be left alone. They came to find these beautiful women standing on the streets to ‘chat’.

Passing through the streets, the two arrived at a dimly lit bar.

She had never been to this place before, so it felt very new to her.

However, after entering, he realized that there were drunk adventurers everywhere.

There were also some scantily clad dancers dancing on the stage, but she immediately lost interest.

Mark brought her to the bar. After ordering a few dishes, he asked, “Want to drink?”

Hearing this, she immediately got to work. After all, she often brewed alcohol at home.

“Casanova.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the expression of the bartender at the counter became unnatural.

Seeing this, she continued, “Asti?”

Something was wrong?

“Riesling, Green Vitality?”

Hearing these names, the bartender had a headache. He signaled to Mark.

He seemed to be asking for help!

Mark immediately asked the bartender for two cups of fruit wine to calm her down.