Azeroth Shadow Trail

   Chapter 704 35. I want a cool and handsome sword that shines and can cut people!

  The pirates who seek a life on the endless sea are all eager to have a nickname of their own, which can be unpretentious or funny, but must be sufficiently unconventional.

   Be sure to let others know who the name refers to when they hear it.

   For example, the "Second Master" of the Beihai Fanatic Gang under Black's command, that guy named "Matchleg" Dan.

   His nickname is very characteristic.

   is used to mark his left leg, which was broken off and made of wood.

   On the other hand, when his ship was in danger, Dan bravely and cunningly lit his sail with his wooden legs and was able to escape with his subordinates.

   So this funny nickname is in a sense a "compliment" to Captain Dan's past career.

   Another example is the three unlucky dwarf pirates in front of them. They each have a nickname. Eric Swift means that Eric the dwarf is very flexible and his brain is easy to use.

  Strong Olaf refers to the dwarf Olaf with a strong physique. The big belly looks fat, but it is actually full of muscles, and is so brute force that a shield can crush a cow.

  The sturdy man Balrog refers to the dwarf Balrog who fights bravely and is full of courage.

   Moreover, Ballogo is well-proportioned and muscular like a handsome man among dwarves, which attracts many dwarf girls to adore him.

The so-called    only has the wrong name, not the wrong nickname.

   For a pirate who has already gone out of business, the nickname is a very serious thing, and it can't be used as a joke, and it must not be messed up.

   After all, nicknames are given by others.

   After the Battle of the Palatine in which the Gilneas fleet was abolished, the undead pirates became famous, and the captains under Black had their own nicknames.

   "The Undead" Maim Blackhand, referring to Maim's daring to take a boat to block Dai Lin's charge. This is no different from sending her to death, but Maim survived after being captured.

   This is nothing short of a legend.

   "Cunning Fox" Eudora is not only a generalization of Eudora's race, but also a compliment to the evil wisdom of the fox-man captain.

   "Black Mandala" Anaris Moonshire, while praising her cunning, also summarized her appearance and skin color.

   Others haven't gotten nicknames for the time being, but as the undead pirates continue to develop, it's also a matter of time before they get their own nicknames. The only embarrassing one is Blake Shaw.

  Smelly Pirates got the nickname.

   but not what he wanted.

   The so-called "two-faced man" nickname was issued along with Black's naval bounty.

The odd nickname,   , is somewhat obscure, but according to well-informed sources, it was chosen by Admiral Darlene Proudmoore herself.

  Some people explained that this is because Black was once an "Alliance Warrior", who made great contributions in the war against the orcs. He should have become a hero who sheltered the people, but he was guided by dark wisdom and became a pirate who robbed his house.

   This is Dai Lin's satire on this young pirate who has gained a great reputation.

   This explanation makes sense.

   But only a few people know the meaning of this nickname, this is one thing Dalene is expressing to Blake, he already knows Blake's identity.

   This once annoyed the stinky pirate very, very much, which was completely different from the kind of "father-son meeting" he wanted.

   This is Dai Lin deliberately provoking him, the "tacit understanding" between their father and son.

   For this reason, Black hates this title very much.

   Recently, after seven or eight hapless people were hoisted from the mast and wailed, it has become the consensus of everyone on the undead pirates not to mention this name in front of the captain.

  Unfortunately, the three dwarf pirates flattered the horse's leg, which angered Black's taboo as soon as they landed.

   "I said, the three of them were hired by me. They are going to Zandalar to pick up my brother's captain. You ask your men to restrain themselves and not break them."

   On the way from the pier to the South Island, Muradin, who was riding on the foxman coyote, looked back from time to time to an anxious pier, where a lively "big melee" was going on.

   Black's captains are fighting the troublesome trio of pirates.

   This attracted the attention of many pirates who were drinking in the town, and more and more people were joining in. Facing Muradin's words, Black, who was riding behind his wolf Frostclaw, said with an unhappy expression:

   "They are deliberately messing with me, you heard it, they called me by the wrong nickname! This is a terrible provocation! Since it is provocation, it will be responded with a heavy punch!

   And isn't that what you asked me to teach them? "

   "Actually, they were right"

   Muradin complained, which immediately attracted the glare of the magic eyeballs on Black's shoulders.

  Smelly Pirate said negatively:

   "Would you like to play in my new arena, too? My dwarf friend? I hired a top-tier gladiator to sit there.

  If you want to challenge him, you have to grab a greased pig and knock down a hundred slave boxers. I think you must be fine.

  Do you want me to arrange it for you?

   The dwarf prince will fight, this gimmick will definitely attract a lot of lazy guys to join in. We rude pirates like to watch the big guys catch pigs in the mud. "

   "Well, when I didn't say it."

   Muradin shrugged and added:

   "But you wouldn't really throw the three of them into the arena and beat them to death, right? Although the three of them look unreliable, but they are really aggressive, the pirates under your command are not necessarily opponents."

   "The troublesome trio, together they can challenge a legendary warrior, of course I have heard their names."

   Black snorted and said:

   "Don't worry, I know your concerns, you don't want to have too much intersection with our undead fleet, it's understandable, after all, your status is noble.

  Since it's the captain you hired, I won't be difficult for them.

   Throw it into the arena to catch pigs, and then you can go after winning ten consecutive games. But your ironclad ship."

   "That's not my property! Don't try to make it happen!"

   Muradin became serious at once, and he warned:

   "It's a new type of warship developed by Ironforge and the Gnomeregan Artisan Council, and this trip to Zandalar is also its first sailing test.

   Those gnomes say that this new ship will lead to profound changes in the pattern of the sea, and even directly affect the pattern of naval battles.

   I don't really believe this, I don't know much about naval warfare, but if you want to detain that ship, you're messing with dwarves and gnomes at the same time. I don't think a smart guy like you would take such a risk for a ship that's still in an experiment. "

   "Indeed, a new ship that has not yet been finalized does not take such a big risk."

  The smelly pirate nodded and said:

   "Also, the dwarfs think a little too well, just relying on a ship that is far from powerful, and they want to change the pattern of naval battles? Should I say they are optimistic, or should I say they are arrogant?"

   "Dwarfs, they are all neurotic. You can't believe what they say, at least not completely."

   Muradin was reluctant to discuss the subject.

   He rode the fox man and the coyote and followed Black on the connecting bridge to the South Island. Seeing that the hustle and bustle of the North Island was much more lively and quieter, the South Island surrounded by mountains, the old dwarf said suspiciously:

   "You asked me to come here, saying you want to forge something? What exactly?"

"a lot."

  Black took out a hunting bullet for his short-barreled double-barreled shotgun from the bullet bag around his waist and threw it to Muradin.

   The galloping dwarf took the bullet, and Muradin's expression changed the moment he took it.

   As a legendary blacksmith, he immediately felt the weirdness of this bullet.

   He put the thing in front of him and observed it carefully.

  The shape of the bullet is nothing to say, it is a fixed-load bullet that can be used repeatedly with the shell forged from the die and then filled with gunpowder.

   But the material of the casing and the warhead made Muradin frown.

   He looked at the icy bullet that flashed a strange arc in the sun, closed his eyes again, and sensed the weight of the bullet with his fingers, then he said:

"There's something wrong with this metal. It's very dense, but it's very light. It's a bit like mithril, but it's as strong as adamantine! It reminds me of the legendary Arcane crystal and thorium smelted out of it. Gold iron.

  Ensures sturdiness, while giving weapons and armor a certain magical power.

   But I've also crafted Arcanist weapons.

   I'm pretty sure it's not Orkin, so, Blake, what kind of fancy metal is this? "

   The dwarf's tone was already excited.

   This is normal. As a warrior and blacksmith, he has always been very concerned about these rare metals with peculiar properties. An unknown metal means an unknown forging process, which means an opportunity for a breakthrough in forging skills.

   For dwarves who like to mine, drink, and strike iron, this is an undisguised temptation.

   And Blake didn't sell anything.

   He explained frankly:

   "This is Elemental Steel, my friend, it is normal for you not to recognize it, because it does not come from the material world. This is a strange metal that can only be born from the deep rock continent, the realm of elements.

  For thousands of years, the method of forging it has been in the hands of the evil Black Dragonflight, but now I have learned its secrets.

  Original Steel is the strongest metal we can find in this world.

  It is completely unable to channel magic unless some rare elemental magic is used, but even without magic, it is enough to give this metal forged weapon and armor the highest level of sturdiness.

   If you are skilled enough, you can even forge tools that never wear out.

   This is also why I invite you to come. "

   Black coughed and said:

"I have prepared enough source steel for you, I need you to forge the parts for two battle crossbows for me, strengthen my existing weapons, and the armor that I asked you to transform before. Plated with source steel.

   Finally, I need you to forge a sword for me! "

   Having said this, the stinky pirate blinked, waving his hands in the air to gesture the shape of the weapon, and said in a pleasant tone:

"I want a peerless weapon that is thick and hard, tough and sharp, which can cut people and shine! Of course, I may have very few opportunities to use it, but it is in the next thing I have to do. occupies a very important position.

   I will use it reasonably.

   Maybe in the end, I'll sell it to someone who appreciates it

   Or maybe I can use it as a gift to quell the old man's anger after I've completely **** him off one day.

  Well, with my current style of conduct, it’s only a matter of time before I provoke Fao. I don’t want to be the target of the Holy Light Crusade. Fortunately, the old man is not pedantic, and he has his own price tag. "

   "A peerless weapon?"

   Muradin blinked, the bold old dwarf said suspiciously:

   "I don't doubt your ambition, I just doubt your ability. Although you have magical materials like Elemental Steel in your hand, I can't make a peerless weapon with these things alone.

  You have to understand, Blake.

  This is a magical world. Anything that can be called a peerless weapon must be related to magic or other strange powers. I am very confident in my forging craftsmanship.

   But without the perfect material, I can't make what you want. "

"Material?"

  The pirate snorted and said disdainfully:

   "Don't put any materials in front of me, do you think I have been white for more than a year? I have already prepared it for you, but it may require a little bit of processing.

   But don't worry, I'll get this done.

  If you count the time, you should have enough time to finish these things before old Brian returns from Zandalar. "

   "Okay, since I promise you, I will try my best to do it."

  Muradin was also forthright, and he did not push three or four, but soon the pirates saw the cunning of the dwarves. The dwarf prince coughed, rubbed his fingers, and said to Black in a businesslike manner:

   "In Ironforge, the price of someone asking me to forge weapons is 10,000 gold coins at a time, and the materials come with them. If I am asked to provide the materials, the price will go up.

   Let me do the math.

  You said that the parts of the two battle crossbows were forged, plus the steel plating of the weapon, and the strengthening of your strange armor, and finally count my time cost.

  Well, we are friends, and you bring your own materials, so you can just give some processing fees. "

   Muradin coughed and said:

   "One hundred thousand gold coins, no problem, right?"

   "Why don't you go grab it?"

  Black retorted in a vicious voice:

   "Don't forget that your brother is still in my hands!"

   "Then kill him, that guy will only cause trouble for me and my brother."

The dwarf prince rolled his eyes and said:

   "You don't want to spend money, do you? You stingy guy. Sure enough, you're acting like a pirate, so why not? Let's take a step back, and I don't want any more money.

  You Elementium Steel, give me some. "

   Muradin touched the silver-gray Luna steel warhammer on his waist, his sly eyes narrowed, he stretched his voice and said:

   "Just like what we did last time, I don't want much. After this job is done, give me the leftover scraps or you can pay in advance.

   I also want to change my armor.

   Alas, I have been wearing this armor for a hundred years. I want to imitate the armor inherited from our king of the hill and redo it, but I can't find the right material.

   Alas, this is really a headache. "

   (end of this chapter)