Chapter 396 Bear-san, Shows Her Knife

Information about the Bearmonite has taken a step forward.

I never thought that it was a spirit stone that had been changed. Moreover, I didn’t know that it could be changed by the owner’s magical power. I thought it was something that God had prepared, but was it not?

But if the Bearmonite is an item that strengthens the bear attribute, is it enough to just carry it as it is? Or does it need to be processed first? I looked at the round ore that Rojina-san and Rikka were holding and asked.

[How do you use a spirit stone?] Yuna

[You can ask the elf lady there for more information. Elves know more about spirit stones than we do.] Rojina

Rojina-san looks at Ruimin, who is standing beside me.

I had no idea that there was someone so close to me who knew about Bearmonite. I turned my gaze to Ruimin. But she shakes her head and hands.

[I’m sure Grandpa knows about it, but I don’t.] Ruimin

Apparently, I need to ask Mumroot-san. Well, I’m not in a hurry to ask about the Bearmonite. Besides, I also have to take Ruimin to the elf village on my way back, so I can ask Mumroot-san then.

But I wasn’t really expecting to get any information about the Bearmonite, so I’m glad I came to the dwarven city. I should have asked Mumroot-san from the beginning, but I didn’t think he would know, so I had no choice.

All that’s left was to tour the city and buy some pots and pans, then all of our objectives will be complete.

[Anyway, if that Ghazal doesn’t know about spirit stones, he’s not studying enough. We should get him back and retrain him.] Rojina

[The only reason he doesn’t know is that dad didn’t teach him about it. It would be a pity if you blame Ghazal for his lack of education.] Rikka

Rikka defended Ghazal-san. Anyway, judging from the conversation between the two of them, I’m certain that he was Ghazal-san and Gordo-san’s master.

[Rojina-san is Ghazal-san and Gordo-san’s master blacksmith, right?] Yuna

[Yeah, for a while. I’ve taught them a lot.] Rojina

[Then why isn’t there a single sword in this store? The store is lined with pots and pans, and neither Gordo-san nor Ghazal-san said anything about that. I’m sorry if this is something that I should not ask.] Yuna

[That’s.......] Rojina

Rojina-san turned his head to the side with a complicated look on his face. I knew it, it was probably something difficult to say.

[Dad. Why don’t you just tell her? You can’t hide it anymore. Even if Yuna-chan leaves, the three of them will know about it eventually.] Rikka

[Were you injured, perhaps?] Yuna

[No. Dad was...] Rikka

[Rikka!] Rojina

Rojina-san tries to stop her, but Rikka didn’t stop opening her mouth.

[Dad was depressed when Gordo and Ghazal left the city. He was so attached to his apprentices, whom he had taken such good care of and raised them well. And because of that, he couldn’t help it now they were gone.] Rikka

[No, I’m not depressed.] Rojina

[What’s the difference? When Gordo left with Nert, you were drinking for days. Then, when Ghazal left, you only made one sword a month and you ended up looking like an empty shell.] Rikka

[That’s because I couldn’t make the sword the way I wanted.] Rojina

[It’s probably because they’re already gone.] Rikka

[That’s not true.] Rojina

Could it be that this was what Jade-san was talking about when he said Rojina-san was only making it once a month?

I wonder what Jade-san would say if he knew about this.

[And in the end, mom got angry with you and told you to make a pot instead if you couldn’t make a sword.] Rikka

[That being said, Rikka, you must have been sad to see Ghazal go.] Rojina

[Wha... No, that’s not the case here. I’m talking about you, dad, right now.] Rikka

Rojina-san and Rikka looked at each other while puffing their cheeks.

Apparently, he lost his motivation after Gordo-san and Ghazal-san disappeared. Well, I can’t say I don’t understand that feeling. Motivation is important, you know.

But he was so depressed that he couldn’t make weapons anymore, that’s how much he liked the two of them.

[That’s why you should have to look for a new apprentice. That way you would have been motivated again.] Rikka

[It’s not easy to find a disciple.] Rojina

[Dad, it’s because your standards are too high. No one can be as good as Gordo or Ghazal from the start.] Rikka

[What’s the point for not having high standards?] Rojina

The two kept arguing. They have a good parent and child relationship since they can say what they want to say to each other. I looked at them smiling. But Fina and Ruimin were having trouble figuring out what to do. It’s okay, you know? It’s not a quarrel after all.

While Rojina-san and Rikka are arguing, someone walks into the room.

[I could hear your voices all the way to the store. No one was there, which was good. It was embarrassing, so both of you stop shouting!] Rikka’s Mother

[Mom!?] Rikka

A female dwarf with short hair is looking at Rojina-san and Rikka. She seems to be Rikka’s mother. Rikka’s mother comes over to us, looking around the room.

[So what are you two arguing to make such a commotion?] Rikka’s Mother

[It’s dad’s fault.] Rikka

[It’s Rikka.] Rojina

The two glared at each other.

Rikka’s mother gave up on those two, then she looked at us.

[So, who are these lovely-looking girls?] Rikka’s Mother

[Yuna-chan and Fina-chan are from the same place as Gordo and Nert. They also know about Ghazal.] Rikka

Rikka briefly introduced us.

[You know Gordo and Ghazal?] Rikka’s Mother

[I’m indebted to both of them.