Durin planned to go to the blacksmith shop at the end of West District Fourth Street one more time before heading home to quit his job as a blacksmith apprentice and, while he was at it, get back the 18 silver lun coins he had paid previously.
After all, he had only been at Blacksmith Kang's shop for six days, spending them all burning coal without learning any actual skills; he wasn't willing to let those 18 silver lun coins go so easily.
Especially after learning that the tuition for one semester at Zaun Academy was 35 silver lun coins, Durin cared about those 18 silver lun coins even more.
Durin currently only had 10 silver lun coins and 48 copper circle coin. Getting the fake ID would cost 3 silver lun coins, and he didn't know how many days he would need to stay once he reached Piltover; every extra day spent there would cost another silver lun coins.
Therefore, he had to get those 18 silver lun coins back no matter what!
Lost in thought, Durin arrived at the end of West District Fourth Street.
Blacksmith Kang, who was squatting by the door eating noodles, frowned slightly when he saw Durin appear and said in a dissatisfied tone, "You skipped work today! If there's a next time..."
However, before he could finish his sentence, Durin raised a hand to interrupt him.
Under Blacksmith Kang's puzzled gaze, Durin said seriously, "I don't plan to continue as a blacksmith apprentice. I hope you can refund the full 18 silver lun coins of the apprentice fee to me. Because I've discovered I have magical aptitude and am preparing to go to Piltover to certify as a Mage Apprentice. So, I won't have time to continue being a blacksmith apprentice."
"..."
Blacksmith Kang was silent for a moment before flatly refusing, "Impossible! Stop joking. You probably just think being an apprentice is too tiring and want to quit, so you made up a reason like that. Let me tell you, I won't refund a single cent of the apprentice fee!"
"Besides, a Mage Apprentice isn't something you can just become whenever you say so!"
Durin didn't want to waste words; a soft white light immediately emanated from his fingertips. This white light filled Blacksmith Kang's vision, shining like a bright incandescent lamp in the dark night.
"You should know what the consequences are in Zaun for offending a young Mage Apprentice who has the potential to become a mage," Durin said in a low voice.
Blacksmith Kang remained silent for a long time, his expression shifting. After a long sigh, he explained helplessly, "Actually, I've already spent part of the 18 silver lun coins to buy a batch of pig iron and coal. I can only give you 10 silver lun coins now. For the remaining 8 silver lun coins, why don't you pick a weapon and a shield from my shop? Even if you sell them on the black market, they'll be worth a fair amount."
Durin thought about it and felt it was acceptable. The trip to the sewers had made him realize how important it was to have a handy weapon; his Flanged mace had been destroyed, and he lacked a weapon for self-defense.
Moreover, he had also obtained the Shieldbearer passive specialty, which could reduce the impact of a shield on his movement.
"Fine! Then give me the 10 silver lun coins," Durin agreed.
Blacksmith Kang turned to the counter, took out 10 silver lun coins, and handed them to Durin.
Then, he led him to pick out a weapon.
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