[Congratulations! New Skill Acquired: Basic Forging Technique]
Adrian's heart quickened at the new notification and he focused on the description of the skill.
[Basic Forging Technique]
>> Your understanding of fundantal forging thods has significantly deepened.
As Adrian read the description, he realized that he felt a sense of clarity within him. Everything Eli had demonstrated suddenly beca much clearer, as though the information had already settled comfortably into his mind.
Adrian was amazed. He had understood Eli's lessons before, but now, it felt as though he had already mastered the foundational skills needed to forge.
Still, he patiently waited until Eli completed the final touches on his projects.
Eli wiped his forehead with his sleeve and smiled warmly at Adrian.
"I'm done with most of my projects for morning. Should I help you with your parts before we break for lunch?"
Adrian smiled politely. "Don't worry, sir. I think I've learned enough."
Eli stared at Adrian in disbelief. He had patiently explained everything, but never expected the young boy to grasp anything at all.
He had just been explaining to him for the sake of impressing him, but the confidence in Adrian's eyes, however, made Eli believe that he might have gotten a thing or two from his lesson.
"Are you sure, Adrian?" Eli asked carefully, trying to gauge the boy's seriousness. "I'll ask you a few questions first, alright?"
Adrian nodded calmly. "Go ahead, sir."
Eli began with straightforward questions about the tools and temperature managent. Adrian answered effortlessly, prompting Eli to gradually increase the difficulty.
Eli asked about material hardness, ideal forging temperatures for various tals, and shaping thods for intricate components. Adrian responded confidently each ti, surprising Eli even more.
By the ti Eli finished throwing at him every question that had to do with what he did, his mouth hung open, and his eyes were wide with shock.
"You're a genius!" Eli finally said, his voice filled with awe. "A GENIUS!"
Adrian chuckled lightly and scratched his head in denial. "Not really. I've just been paying close attention."
"No, Adrian, this is incredible," Eli insisted seriously. "You don't understand. What you're doing right now shouldn't even be possible at your age. You're going places, kid."
Adrian gave a humble nod. "Thank you, Eli. But can I make my parts now?"
Eli hesitated briefly. "Forging isn't just about theory. The practical aspects can be dangerous. Are you absolutely sure you're ready?"
"Just trust ," Adrian replied firmly, determination blazing in his eyes.
After a mont of contemplation, Eli nodded slowly. "Alright, but I'll keep an eye on you to ensure you don't get hurt."
A grin found its way to Adrian's face as he quickly approached the forge. Carefully, he gathered his selected materials — brass, iron, copper, and mithril alloy — arranging them neatly beside the forge. He took a deep breath to steady himself, recalling every step Eli had shown him.
He began with the brass, heating it carefully until it glowed a soft red. Using tongs, he placed it onto the anvil and started hamring delicately, shaping small gears with practiced precision.
He repeated this several tis, each gear more refined than the last, each carefully cooled in water to solidify the shape.
Next, Adrian tackled the iron, forming the sturdy structural fra for his clock. He worked patiently, hamring thodically to create the precise shapes and sturdy joints needed to hold the clock together.
Eli watched silently, utterly stunned as Adrian moved with the confidence and skill of soone who had been forging for years.
Even though he didn't have enough strength to hamr the tals quickly and with purpose, he made up for it with his continuous efforts.
Then ca the mithril alloy. Adrian knew this tal was more delicate, ideal for parts requiring finesse, like springs and intricate chanisms.
His hands moved with incredible precision, forming the delicate components needed to regulate the clock's internal movents.
As he worked, Adrian quietly explained each step to himself, reinforcing his understanding and ensuring accuracy.
Finally, Adrian used the copper to craft decorative yet functional elents for the clock's dial and casing, adding a polished, refined finish. Each part was carefully inspected and set aside, ensuring they t his high standards.
Hours passed unnoticed as Adrian worked ticulously, completely imrsed in his creation. Eli stood motionless, his mouth agape as he watched the ten-year-old boy display skills far beyond his years.
After completing the final component, Adrian carefully cooled each piece, placing them gently on a clean cloth beside the forge.
He exhaled slowly, feeling satisfaction wash over him. As he stepped back to admire his work, another soft chi echoed within his mind.
[Your proficiency with Basic Forging Technique has increased significantly!]
Eli stood frozen in astonishnt, his eyes wide and unblinking as he stared at the neatly arranged, expertly crafted components.
He couldn't quite grasp what Adrian was making, yet each piece radiated a precision that surpassed most experienced blacksmiths. Unable to contain himself, Eli rushed forward and hoisted Adrian into the air, laughing heartily.
"Boy, you're amazing! Simply amazing!" Eli exclaid enthusiastically.
Adrian felt a strange embarrassnt at being lifted but was too exhausted to respond. He was utterly drained and the night sky outside revealed just how much ti he had spent working on this.
His stomach soon growled loudly, reminding Eli of how long he had been working without pause.
"Oh, Adrian, I'm so sorry," Eli apologized, quickly setting him down. "Here, let's have the food Mara packed for us. You must be starving."
The two sat together and quickly ate their fill, enjoying the warmth and silence of the forge after hours of continuous labor. After a restful mont, Eli turned to Adrian and said:
"Are you ready to go ho now? You can finish tomorrow."
But unlike what Eli expected, Adrian shook his head firmly. "Please, I'm almost done. Just give so more ti."
Eli sighed deeply, imagining how Mara would scold him for allowing Adrian to exhaust himself, but eventually nodded as even him too was excited to see what Adrian would create.
"Alright. Just a bit longer."
'Yes!'
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