Chapter 28: Investment and Shocked smith
"I'm sorry, what did you just say?" Jack blinked at me, face blank.
"You heard me. I want to invest in your future company," I said, casually flipping a silver coin in the air like I was some noble with too much money and too little sense.
Jack blinked again. Once. Twice. Then he dropped the hammer in his hand with a loud clang.
"ARE YOU A SECRET NOBLE?!"
There it is.
I smirked. "No."
"Then... is this a prank? Is there a hidden camera? Is this part of a bet you made with your rich friends to 'adopt a failed blacksmith project'?"
He was spiraling. Truly beautiful to watch. His hands were flailing now, gesturing to the forge like it was some cursed site.
"You do know this place was called the 'Iron Joke' by critics, right?"
"I'm aware."
"And I've failed three guild weapon certifications in a row."