End of the Sky (Multiverse's End)

"So, you want to learn forging from me?"

Hephaestus was very surprised when he heard Russell's request, and said bluntly: "Don't get me wrong, I didn't question your learning attitude, but I just don't understand, whether it is the sun or war, the authority is much higher than forging, so you It's about learning some skills, as a hobby to pass the time, isn't it?"

Facing doubts from professionals, Russell shook his head resolutely, and said seriously: "No, forging is an art for me, with infinite charm, its greatness lies in creation and innovation, it is the extension of thinking power, it is the transformation of the impossible into Miracles possible..."

"Even if you are the god of forging, please don't use the term 'pastime' to describe it, I will be very angry."

"Feel sorry."

Hephaestus also became serious when he heard the words, and he felt respected: "Russell, ask again, are you sure this is your truest thought?"

"Yes, Mr. Hephaestus, I want to fight...cough, I want to ask you for the most profound forging skills, and create miracles with my own hands."

"I see!"

Hephaestus looked deeply at Russell: "I would like to believe in your determination, not because your words moved me, but because I saw desire in your eyes."

"Also, you don't need to call me 'teacher', just because of the importance you attach to this treasure, I recognize you as a friend."

"I will pass on all my knowledge to you, until you hate these boring knowledge and finally choose to give up."

"No, I firmly believe that the size of the mind is the size of the world. Those who think this art is boring are limited by their own abilities, and their short-sightedness does not see the charm." Russell shook his head and expressed his disagreement.

"well said!"

Hephaestus clapped his hands in praise. Because he was not good at expressing words, he took a few deep breaths and finally gave up. Instead, he said, "Before studying, I hope you can promise me one thing."

"Please say."

"If one day, someone like you stands in front of me and asks for the inheritance of knowledge, I hope you will not be stingy with what you have learned."

"no problem!"

Russell nodded solemnly: "To be honest, among the many gods, there are not many people I admire, and the top three are

They are Prometheus, you, and Athena. "

"Why, no Zeus?"

"You are the most creative gods. You do not use your own authority to create creatures, but use your wisdom. This is something that other gods will never be able to match you."

"maybe……"

Hephaestus' arrogance made him agree with what Russell said, but he couldn't speak out about his embarrassing situation. After all, a person whose mother and wife both dislike him is really not convincing.

"Hephaestus, forgive me for ranking Prometheus before you."

"It doesn't matter, Prometheus is a big man I respect very much."

Hephaestus didn't mind, and even looked at Russell more highly. He respected Prometheus, and... adored Athena.

"In my opinion, beautiful skins are the same, and interesting souls are one in a million. Your soul is much more interesting than other gods."

Seeing that Hephaestus looked ashamed, Russell directly gave an example: "Believe me, I am not lying. Aphrodite asked me to meet me in the grove at three o'clock tonight. I did not choose her, but I did not hesitate. Come to see you."

"..." x2

Ai'o: This guy really can't chat!

Hephaestus: Can you not speak of this?

"Ai'o, this sentence also applies to you. Don't think that Aphrodite is a hundred times or a thousand times more beautiful than you. Compared with her, you are worth looking forward to when you are masked, but if I really want to make a The choice, I am willing to define without hesitation, should be your choice."

Russell looked at Ai'o seriously, and gave a thumbs up to show his affirmation.

"..." x2

Ai'o: Thank you so much!

Hephaestus: Can you stop talking about Aphrodite?

"Ahem, Russell, I've already sensed your determination, so what...you know, my marriage is not very happy, if Aphrodite can't mention it, try not to mention it."

"Sorry, it's my fault. I almost forgot that she flirted with other men behind your back."

Russell shook his head in embarrassment: "I take back what I said before and give another example to show my determination to study."

"Tonight, not only Aphrodite, but also Artemis and Athena have invited me, but I didn't accept any of them, so I rushed over to see you."

"..." x2

Ai'o: I knew it, he would brag about it to everyone.

Hephaestus has no psychological activities. After his wife who is always in a hurry, the goddess he longs for also throws an olive branch to Russell, and falls into doubts about the life of God.

"Ha, ha, so that's how it is. Your determination to study is indeed very firm."

After a while, Hephaestus wiped off his cold sweat, and hurriedly changed the subject: "I interrupted earlier, and I forgot to ask, the goddess beside you is..."

"Her name is Ai'e. I was persecuted by your mother and I met when I was living in the world."

Russell raised his arms around Ai'e's waist, sprinkled the dog food and said, "You must have seen it, I've been hooking up with her for a while, and we have a relationship basis, and she also loves me to death, so I absolutely must not Not with Afu... Then what, if you don't like to hear it, I won't talk about it."

Ai'e's waist tightened, and she felt uncomfortable hearing the words, and smiled at Hephaestus to cover up her embarrassment.

The play is not in place, but it doesn't matter, Hephaestus was so uncomfortable by Russell that he didn't notice it at all.

He scratched his head vigorously, shook out a cloud of scattered fly ash, and said calmly: "Russell, don't say anything, and I won't teach anymore, tell me now, when do you plan to start studying."

"Right now, if I don't learn, I won't leave."

"..."

Hephaestus's eyelids twitched. It might be difficult. He reckoned that before Russell learned it, he would have been pissed off.

...

The forge of Hephaestus is located in the middle of the volcano. At the end of a hollowed-out tunnel, the huge stone bridge is hooked by iron chains, suspended in mid-air, and the burning red sea below.

The volcano was forged by Hephaestus. Except for the huge stone bridge, the other three sides are pierced by iron chains. There are hundreds of thousands of them. Ding tripods hang down, and various forging materials are boiled and purified inside.

The temperature in the forging room is extremely high, making people sweat profusely like a steamer, but there is no pungent sulfur or other poisonous gas, except for the heat, everything else is very good.

Russell saw several closed metal doors on the wall behind him, thinking that many treasures of heaven and earth were hidden in them, and metals like Kobelco must have survived a lot.

We have to find a way to get him a vote!

"First of all, I want to ask, what kind of item do you prefer to forge."

Hephaestus took Russell to the middle of the boulder bridge. The huge furnace was burning red, and beside it was a cold iron pier and a black sledgehammer.

In addition, there are hammers of various sizes and models such as iron pliers, small hammers, and small hammers.

Which one is eighty and which one is forty?

Russell thought about it, but he didn't understand it. Although he didn't understand it, it didn't hinder Hephaestus' professionalism, and the master figure stood up in an instant.

"What does it mean to prefer, can you explain in detail?"

"I refer to the classification of forging. I am the god of forging. I cover a wide range of things, ranging from small metal products, such as jewelry necklaces, to weapons and armor, to temples, mountains, and islands. They all fall within the scope of forging."

Hephaestus explained patiently, somewhat suspected of boasting: "In addition, there are carpenters, sculptures, pottery..."

"wait!"

Russell raised his hand to interrupt, and said gossipingly, "Hephaestus, I heard that you once made a woman named Pandora out of clay. What kind of technique is that?"

"Uh, this is a rumor. I just made a clay sculpture out of the goddesses. Her life was bestowed by the gods."

Speaking of this, Hephaestus looked at Russell with extremely unfriendly eyes, and felt that his motives for studying were not pure.

"So that's the case. Don't get me wrong. I just heard such a story. It has no other meaning."

Russell took it casually, and continued to ask: "I also heard that Zeus' lightning spear, Hades' two-pronged fork, and Poseidon's trident were all forged by you. Is this always true? "

"Not really."

Hephaestus was not greedy for merit, and truthfully said: "During the ten-year Titan War, Zeus released three cyclops from the dark abyss. They have unparalleled terrifying power and are extremely good at forging weapons. I also use them It was only with his own hands that he successfully forged three artifacts."

Russell nodded and pursed his lower lip: "If, I mean if, if the lightning spear is broken, or the fork of the trident is broken, can you repair it?"

"No! How could it be broken?"

"That's why I said what if!"

"this……"

Hephaestus shook his head: "Your description is too vague. I can't make a judgment. I can only say that even if the broken artifact is successfully repaired, the fracture will be extremely fragile and not suitable for combat."

"so?"

"So there is no need to repair it, it is better to rebuild a new one."

As Hephaestus spoke, he suddenly became amused: "It's like a trident. A trident without a fork is just a stick. Instead of forcing three forks and breaking it when you touch it, it's better to grind it flat. It's more practical to use as a stick. .”

"However, a trident is more handsome than a stick!"

"yes?"

"At least a fork can stab people to death, and a cold front with a blade is more deterrent. A stick, isn't it bad...it's somewhat less interesting."

"That's true. Appearance and practicality are also important knowledge in forging." Hephaestus nodded repeatedly, not denying Russell's point of view.

"So, can you fix it perfectly?"

"No, I can't do it, and I can't even get Cyclops."

Hephaestus thought for a moment, but still gave a negative answer.

"That's such a pity..."

Russell was filled with emotion, and secretly thought that Hephaestus was lucky. If he dared to say that he could repair it, Russell would dare to design to take away his power and restore the slightly damaged trident.

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