Lillie explains that the village blacksmith can’t forge a blade strong enough to pierce the Goblin's steel-like skin without taking three weeks. She needs a new weapon now .
Lillie takes the dagger to the forest. The chapter cuts to a silent, near-wordless action sequence. Lillie, who was previously struggling, now dances through the goblin squad. The dagger cuts through the Armored Goblin's steel hide like paper. The "Silent Edge" allows her to take out sentries without alerting the horde. Lillie explains that the village blacksmith can’t forge
The table whirs to life. Nanites (or magic particles, it's ambiguous) swarm around the materials. Within three panels, a gorgeous, leaf-shaped dagger with a crystalline edge appears. The chapter cuts to a silent, near-wordless action sequence
The chapter ends on a tense note. Lillie kneels, not in thanks, but in a formal request. She reveals that the Armored Goblins are being driven out of their caves by something bigger. A Troll with a mining pick —a rare "Engineer Troll" that is digging toward the village's mana vein. The "Silent Edge" allows her to take out
She doesn't just want another weapon. She wants Kou to come to the front lines and set up a portable workshop to repair gear mid-battle.
Kou examines his latest creation: a . Using the workshop’s "overpowered" synthesis function, he accidentally created a pan with the "Heat Preservation EX" skill. He makes a simple omelet, and the result is a glowing, flavorful dish that temporarily boosts his vitality. This small scene foreshadows the chapter’s main theme: even mundane items become legendary in this workshop.
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