“Chapter 276: Exam 2”

    As expected, Raksha has been struggling to complete the task.

    Still, it’s not hard to tell that she has a talent for this.

    – She’s good with metals. Even more than Akane. (Ever)

    – Yeah. I think so too.

    Which is why, regardless of the outcome of this experiment, I plan to recommend her to Rudra and Feria.

    She could take care of the minor requests while we focus on downsizing the mountains of work we have.

    Rather than a test, I consider this training.

    – Aahhhhh, I’m so close!

    – Do you want better materials? I can make red iron for you if you need.

    – No! That would defeat the purpose.

    If she wanted to break Silver she could just use stronger materials…

    I guess she inherited the blacksmith’s stubbornness from her father.

    – COME ON, BREAK ALREADY!

    One strike.

    And another one.

    Over and over again.

    – Uuuuuuugghh…

    I’m genuinely surprised that Silver hasn’t given up yet despite how worn out it is.

    – We’re about to reach the 2 weeks mark. I have work to do, so I can’t stay here for much longer. Are you going to keep trying by yourself?

    – PLEASE! Give me another chance! I can do this!

    – Alright. One more chance, then. Remember, there’s no deadline. Take a break and cool your head.

    – …Okay.

    Nodding with frustration, Raksha took a seat near the entrance of the cave.

    – She’s too impatient. Why don’t you stop her already? She won’t get any results in that state.

    – It’s fine, she can do this. It’ll take her some time to regain her confidence, but it’ll be worth it.

    Raksha was sitting on a rock shedding tears and sweat.

    And then, a shiny stone hit her head.

    – OWW! What!?

    It was a clear fragment of a Heaven Jewel.

    Not a rare find inside this cave, it seems. But the one at Raksha’s feet looked much clearer than the one I used to repair Mumuruu’s spear.

    – Looks like the universe is on your side. (Takaya)

    – Excuse me? (Raksha)

    – Here’s an idea. Why don’t you try using that stone?