Chapter 71

Chapter 71: The Species Called Craftsmen!

Zarbo's workshop is slightly larger than a typical one, with glass shards scattered all over the floor.

On a shelf in the back, various items are displayed.

Murasaki seems uninterested, perhaps because these aren't weapons.

Outside, while observing a different workshop, they talk with another dwarf.

After greeting Zarbo, they're asked to wait until he finishes his current task.

They comply, not wanting to disturb his work.

Beside the entrance, there's the "hat like waves" mentioned earlier.

It's like a glass shampoo hat in appearance.

Next to it is a rather awkwardly shaped item resembling a tiara.

When inquired about, it turns out to be a failed attempt at making a glass shampoo hat.

Thinking about it, could I process something like this with my skills?

After a while, Zarbo, done with his work, listens to their talk.

First, they express a desire to buy the piece that seems to be a failure.

Since such failures aren't really sellable, they're told to take it for free.

They decide to show Zarbo their concept for the finished piece and inquire if it's possible to make.

Seeing them trying to buy the failed piece, Zarbo looks puzzled, so they ask, "Can I process this glasswork I received with my skills?"

But his reply is indifferent, "What I do with something someone else did is none of my concern!"

Since he's showing no interest, they plead, "Just take a look!"

Using the [Processing] skill, they reshape the awkward tiara into a reasonable form right in front of him.

"What is this!"

It's a shape unlike anything made before, so its purpose is also unknown.

They put it on their head and explain that it's something like a hat.

Zarbo, intrigued, takes it and examines it while touching it.

He compares it with another glasswork from the back shelf.

Satisfied, he returns the tiara and heads to the entrance.

He picks up the "hat like waves" and slams it forcefully onto the floor.

The glass shatters intensely, scattering fragments!

"To think you can create something up to that level with a mere skill, I still have a long way to go. By the next time you come, I'll have the finest glasswork ready!"

Though not confirmed, given Zarbo's skill, he can likely create something close to this level.

They put the glass tiara into the [Item Box].

Saying "I'm looking forward to it," they leave the workshop and head to where Murasaki and the others are.