There are many processes involved in creating fine ironware for a second-level blacksmith. The number of forgings is relatively large, and the shape of the ironware must be kept unchanged, which is relatively difficult. Although Prado has mastered the skills, he is exhausted at the end of the day.

It's not that Dolai hadn't thought about becoming a blacksmith. You know, although the monthly salary of a junior apprentice is only commission, but if he can make some non-grade farm tools and other tools, he will get copper and silver coins in his account. The amount every month is not small, which is many times better than being a laborer or working in a mine. Moreover, after becoming a first-level blacksmith, he can make weapons and armor, and the salary will be higher. It's just that Dolai always felt that he could become a warrior, so he kept this idea in his heart. However, as long as there is a chance in the blacksmith shop, he is still willing to learn.

After a day of clanging and clanging, Duolai was exhausted. It was not until after ten o'clock in the evening that he finally finished forging the three broadswords. The third-level blacksmiths and workers in the entire blacksmith shop were exhausted after a whole day.

However, Ha Ge was very clear about the three meals a day and he could eat meat for every meal, which made Duolai very happy.

After the construction was completed, Prado breathed a sigh of relief. The next step was polishing, which did not require these small workers. Yudo and Eric were already so tired that their faces turned red, but Dolai was not affected at all, he was just a little out of breath.

Prado thought Dole was pretty good and had the potential to become a blacksmith, so he was thinking about whether he should poach Dole from Virick.

After dinner in the evening, Brother Ha called all the workers together and started distributing money. All the workers who participated in today's work received an extra copper coin, and everyone was very happy.

When he left, Brother Ha left Dolai behind.

Duolai was a little confused, but he stayed to see what Ha Ge had to say.

Ha Ge was not the owner of the blacksmith shop, but just the manager. After everyone left, he took out another copper coin and handed it to Duolai, saying in a slightly teasing tone, "Duolai, do you want to be a blacksmith, a real blacksmith?"

Duolai was somewhat stunned and a little bit unbelievable. It had only been a few days, and Manager Ha Ge thought so highly of him?

Ha Ge's dark face showed a rare smile, and he said, "The most basic requirement for becoming a blacksmith is strength. Look at Yudo and Eric. Although they are older than you, they are not as strong as you. I don't recommend them to become blacksmiths. But you are different. You have the potential to become a blacksmith."

Dolai lowered his head, thought for a moment, and said, "Okay, then I'll be your apprentice."

Being an apprentice is different from being a laborer. An apprentice does not receive any salary. Only when he makes ironware and sells it will he get a little share. This is the rule of the blacksmith shop. In this way, it can prevent apprentices from being lazy and speed up their learning. If they can learn to make ironware early, the income will be much better than being a laborer.

In the city of Domon, there are many apprentices like Dolai.

After Ha Ge confirmed it, he patted Duolai on the shoulder with a smile and said, "Don't worry, apprentices have nothing to do most of the time. If the master needs you to do odd jobs, you can go and do it. You will get paid a certain amount of money." He could see that Duolai was really here for the money, otherwise he would not have come to the more tiring blacksmith shop. In comparison, although the mine looked tiring, it was more comfortable and even easier than the blacksmith shop.

Hearing this, Duolai blushed. Ha Ge obviously saw what he was thinking, so he spoke frankly. He thought for a moment and said, "Actually, I just want to buy a dictionary. After I buy the dictionary, I won't be short of money. Then you can ask me to do anything."

Ha Ge was a little surprised. He looked at Duolai as if it was the first day he saw Duolai. "You want to learn calligraphy?"

Dole shook his head. "I just want to learn how to read."

Ha Ge suddenly smiled, patted him on the shoulder and said, "You wait." He turned and went to the backyard.

Duolai was a little confused. What was Brother Ha going to do?

A moment later, Brother Ha came out from the backyard, holding a thick book in his hand, and said with a smile, "No need to buy it, I have an unused book here, you can take it, but I've made a promise that I won't pay you for it."

Dolai was stunned. He thanked him hurriedly. His purpose was the dictionary. If he didn't want to be paid, then he didn't have to be paid. It was no big deal. When he became a soldier in the future, the money would come easily. There was no need to rush. At this moment, he was so moved that he shed tears.

Although the blacksmiths are usually rather dull, it can be seen that they are just not good at expressing their emotions. Whether it is Virick, Hago, or Prado, in Dole's eyes, they are not dull at all. They are cold on the outside but passionate on the inside.

"Thank you, Brother Ha, thank you, Brother Ha. I will work hard to become a real blacksmith." Dolai held the book in his arms, cherishing it very much.

Ha Ge smiled faintly and said, "I invested in you because I saw that you work very hard. If you were like Yu Duo and the others, I would not do this. Keep working hard. The future belongs to you young people."

Dole was filled with gratitude.

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Back in the slums, Dolai walked along with a brisk pace.

During the day, the weather was clear, the temperature rose, and it was a little warm at night.

Not long after Dole entered the slums, he was feeling happy when the dog Otto jumped out from the shadows and came to his side. Just as Dole was wondering, the dog Otto bit his clothes and pulled him hard.

Dog Otto was very strong. Even with Dolai's current strength, he was pulled to the side. He immediately knew that dog Otto might have discovered something and warned him.

Dole didn't understand what was going on, so he could only follow his dog Oddo. They came to the slums and found a shadow to hide in. Soon, in the darkness, they saw several people wandering around in the slums. They seemed to be wandering around aimlessly, but in fact most of their eyes were on Dole's room.

Damn it, he's here again. Could this Otto be a dog? It's been so many days and he's still staring at me. He comes to find me as soon as the weather clears up. It's really fucking stupid. Fortunately, it's dog Otto, otherwise I would be in trouble today.

He touched the dog Oddo's head with some fear. He suddenly remembered that the book was still at home. Since these people could find him, they must have found his home. What about the book?

When he thought of this, he suddenly became anxious and irritated.

At this moment, his hand was bitten by the dog Otto, and it was quite painful. He turned his head impatiently, ready to see what happened to the dog Otto.

After taking this look, he was stunned. This dog was really a spirit. It actually put the books in the bag and brought them out.

"Okay, that's very nice. It's worth it for me to pick you up." In the shadows, Dolai breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the book was still there, it was fine. There were many shabby houses in the slums, and the beds were no longer needed. Just find a place to live and let the dog Otto find it.

He glanced at those people secretly and walked around them.

The slum doesn't look big, but in fact it looks huge once you walk inside. With Oddo watching where he lived, Dole didn't dare to go back at all. He quickly found a small uninhabited house and hid in it.