Time passed, and night fell in the blink of an eye.
After finishing a full day of testing, Cain walked out of the Dungeon carrying a bag filled with magic stones.
After exchanging all the magic stones for money at the front desk, Cain did not immediately return to the Hestia Familia. Instead, he took a detour to the Hephaestus Familia.
Because of the War Game, Cain had become somewhat famous within the Hephaestus Familia.
Combined with the good relationship between Hestia and Hephaestus, he quickly met Hephaestus with the help of the gatekeeper.
"Long time no see, Cain."
Seeing Cain walk in through the door, Hephaestus took the initiative to greet him.
"I heard from Hestia that you've been busy renovating your restaurant recently. What brings you here today?"
"I want to change my weapon."
Cain handed over the weapon he was holding.
"This... is quite heavily damaged."
Hephaestus drew the knife from its sheath and carefully examined it from top to bottom.
"Didn't you have someone maintain it?"
"I did. I just got this knife back from the Goibniu Familia yesterday."
"Yesterday? Then how did it end up this damaged?"
"My magic caused it."
Cain did not conceal anything and briefly explained the magic he had recently awakened.
"An electricity attribute enhancement magic... That explains it. Enhancement type magic places very high demands on equipment."
After listening to the explanation, Hephaestus immediately understood.
When enhancement type magic envelops equipment, the powerful magic power often places heavy pressure on the gear.
When Cain used Current Propulsion for the first time, his control over the magic was not precise. Combined with the weapon's inherently insufficient quality, the outcome was inevitable.
With all these factors together, it was no wonder the blade ended up so badly damaged.
"I more or less understand your situation now. So you came here to order a custom weapon?"
"Mm."
"No problem. Tell me your requirements."
Hephaestus took out paper and a pen.
"I want a weapon that can grow."
"Hm?"
Hephaestus's fingers paused.
Did she mishear?
"Cain, what did you just say?"
"I want a weapon that can grow."
Cain looked directly at the Goddess in front of him.
"Since mortals in this world can grow stronger through divine blessings, shouldn't weapons be able to do something similar?"
"As the Goddess who presides over forging, I want you to personally forge a weapon that is suitable for lightning attribute enhancement magic and also capable of growth."
"Give it up. You can't afford it."
After confirming she had not misheard, Hephaestus stated the reality bluntly.
Gods were sacred and noble beings.
Even when restricted by rules and unable to use divine power or abilities, Gods still remained powerful.
Soma, the God of Wine, could brew divine wine that only LV2 individuals could withstand using ordinary ingredients.
Takemikazuchi, the God of War, could hold back an LV5 using the physical abilities of an ordinary person.
And Hephaestus, as the Divine Artisan of the Heavens, was equally transcendent in the field of forging.
If someone wanted her to personally forge equipment, the service fee alone would start in the nine figure range.
Considering Cain's request, the cost of the weapon might even exceed ten figures.
"Although your idea is very creative, your financial resources cannot support that creativity."
"The Hestia Familia has only just started to develop, and you are only LV1. There is no need to pursue such a powerful weapon so early."
After analyzing the pros and cons, Hephaestus took out a blueprint from a drawer.
"Compared to a growing weapon, I recommend removing the growth feature and simply ordering a Level Two weapon instead."
"Using Mithril and Lightning Pattern Fluid as materials, a Level Two weapon forged from those materials will be enough for you to use until LV3 or even LV4."
"By that time, the Hestia Familia should also be well established, and you will be able to afford designing a better Level One weapon."
"That is very reasonable advice."
Cain nodded after listening.
"But I still want a weapon that can be upgraded."
Hephaestus was somewhat speechless.
"Why are you so obsessed with that upgradeable feature?"
"If you remove that condition, even forging a Level One weapon would not be that expensive."
"You're right."
Cain nodded.
"But an upgradeable weapon is unique. It just sounds cool."
"... Just for that?"
"There are actually a few other reasons, but those aren't important."
Looking at the Goddess in front of him who seemed unsure how to respond, Cain paused for a moment before adding.
"Don't worry about the price. Give me some time and I can gather the money."
Huh? Is that really true?
"You're not planning to sell all the assets of the Soma Familia, are you?"
"Not exactly. Even if I sold everything, I still couldn't gather a billion."
Hiss. Is he serious?
Hephaestus felt somewhat confused.
Without liquidating the Soma Familia's assets, where exactly did Cain plan to obtain such an enormous amount of money?
Looking at the handsome face of the young man in front of her, she remained silent for a moment before suddenly coughing lightly.
"Cain, maintain your integrity."
"If you go too far, Hestia will get angry."
"What are you thinking?"
Sensing the implication behind Hephaestus's words, Cain rolled his eyes at her.
"I plan to open a training class to earn money."
"A training class?"
"Yes. A Hamon training class."
Cain snapped his fingers, and faint Hamon energy began to rise from his body, radiating abundant vitality.
"This is a special breathing technique that I have mastered. When trained to its limit, it has many effects such as longevity, strengthening the body, and rapidly healing wounds."
"As soon as I spread the news that I am opening a training class, people will line up to sign up. Gathering a mere billion funds will be easy."
Is he serious?
Feeling the sincerity in Cain's words, Hephaestus was genuinely stunned this time.
"Cain, do you perhaps lack a sense of what a billion actually means?"
"Even if you spread the Hamon technique, no one would pay that much money to learn it."
"Who said that? This morning Ais from the Loki Familia already paid. She paid 43.99 million!"
"... Someone like the Sword Princess is an exception."
Hephaestus rubbed her forehead.
Hearing that precise number with both zeros and decimals, she could roughly guess Ais's situation.
That somewhat airheaded girl had probably attributed all of Cain's strength to the breathing technique. That was why she paid her entire fortune to become his disciple.
Any normal person would not spend that much money just to learn Hamon.
"Goddess Hephaestus, are you interested in enrolling your own Familia?"
"If you agree to waive the tuition fee for me, I can guarantee that I will only teach Hamon to Ais and the Hephaestus Familia."
"I regret to inform you that I have no interest in Hamon. You should find another Familia to scam..."
"Hamon can be applied to forging."
"Hm?"
Hephaestus's voice suddenly stopped.
"What do you mean by applying it to forging?"
"After learning Hamon, one can generate Hamon energy through breathing and use it to attack."
"But in reality, Hamon energy can also be used in daily life outside of combat."
Cain placed his palm on a nearby chair, and Hamon energy flowed from his hand.
The next second, the leg of the chair was struck and collapsed silently.
"As you can see, Hamon energy can be conducted through objects to strike other targets."
"If this power is used during forging, it may trigger a unique chemical reaction."
"If luck is on our side, perhaps an unprecedented, unknown weapon could appear."
"..."
Hephaestus was deeply moved.
As the Divine Artisan of the Heavens, she loved moments when children of the lower world created miracles.
If someone could truly forge an unprecedented weapon using Hamon...
"Deal."
Looking at the black haired youth in front of her, Hephaestus took a deep breath and made her decision.
"Your custom weapon will be free."
"A pleasure working with you, Goddess Hephaestus."
Cain revealed a satisfied smile.
Not bad luck. He successfully scammed.....Cough cough... earned money.
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