To Get Stronger, I’m Forced to Grind Their Affection

Chapter 25

"I think you've misunderstood something."

Seeing Luolin's expression, Ruide laughed and continued:

"My sexual orientation is normal. I don't like rough guys like that. I like cute little boys."

That's not normal at all!

However, does this mean that Ruide didn't do anything to that drunkard at the time?

"So at that time you..."

"I did teach him a lesson. Hehe, I fixed him in a standing position with a stick placed underneath, and then I left. I just don't know if he sat down on it or not."

"..."

It would be quite tragic if he sat down.

"Hehe, but you were quite brave at that time. That guy was a member of the notorious 'Kalie Mercenary Group' in town. Those guys are idle all day, doing nothing but bad things. It's definitely good to teach them a lesson."Ruide continued.

"If that's the case, aren't you worried about offending him?"

"I didn't let him see my face at all. He probably only remembers you. Even if he wants revenge, he'll definitely come looking for you."

Ruide said with a smile, but Luolin didn't feel good about this at all.

Doesn't this mean that he did something, but Luolin has to bear the consequences in the end?

What a scapegoat!

"But don't worry too much. Although they've been doing bad things, they haven't reached the level of true evil. If they really reach that level, they'll be judged."

"Judged?"

Luolin was helpless. Do people here still believe in divine judgment?

"Alright, let's not worry about that. Since you've come to my shop, does that mean you're here to buy something?"

Ruide finally brought the topic back to the main point, and only then did Luolin remember his real purpose for coming here.

"Let's get back to business then. Actually, I'm looking for a handy weapon."

"Then you've come to the right place. What kind do you want?"

A smile appeared on Ruide's face. This was business.

"Hmm... let me think..."

Luolin thought carefully for a moment.

"Do you have any weapons that can level up? Or weapons that have a cute girl sword spirit that pops out?"

"You're dreaming."

Ruide mercilessly mocked Luolin, which made Luolin helplessly shrug.

"What else can I do? Who doesn't want a divine weapon?"

Seeing this, Ruide shook his head, then got up and walked to the side where a large pile of iron objects was stacked.

"I understand what you mean. You're actually looking for a weapon with special functions, right? In that case, I do remember having something like that."

As Ruide spoke, he kept throwing out various swords, spears, staffs, and clubs carelessly, showing no sign of cherishing them.

Moreover, the things he threw out were completely a pile of scrap metal, even the blades were chipped.

"Are you sure you can find something special from this pile of junk?"

Luolin was also helpless.

"Calling a blacksmith's things junk is quite impolite. Every blacksmith cherishes them very much."

Although Ruide said this, Luolin couldn't sense any cherishing intention from his rough movements.

"Ah, found it!"

After rummaging around, Ruide finally spoke up, holding what appeared to be a stick-like object.

To be precise, it looked more like a dead tree branch.

And the kind where all the forked paper strips had been torn off.

"Are you sure this is the special weapon you mentioned?"

Luolin picked it up from the table and swung it a few times in his hand, but didn't feel anything special about it.

"When it comes to weapons and equipment, never doubt a blacksmith's words, kid."

Ruide said, but Luolin truly couldn't see anything special about it at all.

"Although it looks like a useless stick, actually......"

"Actually?"

"Actually, it's also a useless stick."

Ruide suddenly changed his tone.

"Come on, are you messing with me?"

"No, no, no, kid, you need to let people finish speaking first."

Who knows who was the one leaving people hanging mid-sentence.

That said, this time Luolin put on a serious expression and carefully waited for Ruide to explain. Only then did Ruide nod with satisfaction.

"For you, for me, for ordinary people, this is just an ordinary stick, but actually, after meeting certain requirements, it's no longer a stick. It can be a sword, it can be a spear and shield—it can transform into eight types of weapons in total, corresponding to eight different classes."

Ruide said.

"Exclusive to jack-of-all-trades? But after reaching a certain level, can't you only choose one class when you change jobs?"

"Exactly, which is why it's not very useful for ordinary people. Moreover, if you really want to activate its ability, the wielder must meet one condition."

"What condition?"

As a gamer, no one could resist the fun of being a jack-of-all-trades, and Luolin was no exception, so he eagerly asked.

"You know about the 'Four Major Stats,' right? The condition is that all 'Four Major Stats' must be completely identical, without even the slightest deviation."

"Damn, useless."

Luolin immediately tossed it aside, looking just like someone who had drawn a white fodder card while gacha rolling.