Versatile: Alternate World

Since Almira is joining me to fix the Elf Folk's equipment, we departed together with her as we ride on Leona's back.

"Oho, I like this method of transportation, no need to suffer on rough roads and there is no risk to potentially meet some bandits or surprise monster attacks since we are airborne and the monsters are afraid to approach due to the aura your Gryphon is giving. Very convenient," Almira nodded as she rubs her chin while looking at Leona's back.

Just from her gesture alone, I can tell she is thinking about how to improve the comfort feels while riding on Leona. I can easily tell that she is planning to keep asking for a ride on Leona soon enough.

Since Leona has reached level 100 and she is ready to break through to level 101 once she gets her ascension for later, her speed has significantly increased and it allowed us to have a smoother flight  Due to this, it didn't take us long to reach the Elf Village's vicinity. As always, I landed just nearby as to not spook the Elf folk.

But I was surprised by the changes in the Elf folk's village. The last time I raided the place while hunting the converted demon elf folks, it was not this big. However, this time around, the village has increased in size and the walls are also much higher and more accessible for archers to use compared to before. They even made some catwalks and watchtowers that were lacking in the last form of the village. It seems the village has finally been improving a lot ever since the demon invasion event occurred. Perhaps they learned a valuable lesson that made them rethink their strategies in dealing with trouble.

"Not bad. It looks like they already used my suggestion to them to the layout of the main foundation of their first layer of defenses," Almira nodded.

"You suggested this build to them?"

"I suggested them for a plan to keep out the monsters and potential intruders at a bay not too long ago before the demon invasion began in their village. They didn't follow it before but seeing the changes, it seems they changed their mind after experiencing the real deal. And since the adventurers like you rarely reach this far, they rarely have visitors."

I nodded with what she said. It is true that the Elf Folk's village lacks the players to access the place. After all, it was pretty much deep in the forest and only those who are dedicated enough will be able to find it.

After we got off from Leona's back, we started walking towards the Elf folk's village. There, we are greeted by a giant door made from metal that stops us from entering the village.

"Oh? It seems they also decided to utilize the metals in their mines now. Not bad, but needs improvement. But it is still admirable in its own way."

One of the guards above the gate who is holding a crossbow stopped us from proceeding further.

"Halt! State your business!"

Almira steps forward and is the one who conveys the message. "Your village elder is already expecting me. I am the blacksmith that was tasked with repairing the Sealer of Gods. Also, this guy beside me is my apprentice."

The guard nodded and called one of the people who seemed to have some access to where the Elder is to confirm if what Almira said is the real deal. After a few seconds, the guard started to signal again and we heard the big door moving.

"Sorry for waiting, dear guests. The elder is waiting, please come in."

Almira nodded and we entered the village's premises. The village is now thriving and I never saw this place as lively as before. Perhaps due to the efforts of the Village elder that the situation is much more favorable and good for them.

The villagers were indeed looking at us in curiosity. Perhaps due to the fact they rarely see people like us inside the village. Of course, there are some who recognize us and just waved from us in the distance.

After walking for a bit, we arrived at where the Elder was waiting for us. It was a building I have not seen before and I don't even remember seeing this in the past timeline. Not only that but from the looks of the exterior of the place, this was recently made. It is a place where even though we are just standing outside, we can hear the clanging of metal and the sawing sounds of logs. Entering the new building, it was revealed to be a workshop of some sort. There, we are greeted by the elder.

"Looks like you guys arrived at the right time, Miss Almira and Mr. Bladeheart. We are waiting for you two," the elder is smiling as Almira started to look around the place.

"Oho, you sure designed this place perfectly. It is a good place for any workers to set their mood in creating or repairing something. Though I can still see some places where it needs improvements, it is already looking good. 8 out of 10."

"That doesn't sound bad for a rating coming out from you, Miss Almira but much appreciated that you liked the design more than I expected. I was expecting you to rate us at 3 or 2 out of 10."

"Well, I would rate you that low if I can see it as a very terrible place. But I can't see why I would rate it that low. So where is the Sealer of Gods?"

"Follow me, since it was so delicate, we have to put it in a special place where no one can accidentally break it."

"Let's go. The sooner we are done, the better."

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We arrived in a sealed room where it was far from the workspace that the other elves are working at. The elder waved his hands for a bit and the magic circle that seems to act as the lock of the door has disappeared and the magical energy that was being released from the door dissipated the moment the elder lifted the seal.

"We are here. The Sealer of Gods is currently placed here due to the necessary parts it needs for repairs."

The Sealer of Gods that the Elder is mentioning is none other than the big ballista that should have been placed around the walls and the center of the village for better protection against monsters and it is even strong enough to deal with giant threats that might make the village be squished. The reason it was called the Sealer of Gods is due to the fact that it was previously used in a subjugation against the lesser gods who lost control and rampaged the land in the past. Although it is still pretty famous, it's no longer holding the same position it once has back in the day.

There are currently 10 pieces of Sealer of Gods needed for repair and from the looks of them, it looks like they are suffering different kinds of defects. I have seen these weapons function before and yes, I did have the chance to repair it in the past timeline due to the fact that my master is none other than Almira. If it wasn't Almira, you won't get this request at all since only Almira can be said to be the capable one from the blacksmiths to have the ability to repair it. So unless you are an apprentice of hers, the quest won't appear to anyone else. And since I am the only one Almira accepted as an apprentice, I have the chance to meet up with these things again.

"Are the necessary materials needed for the repairs are here?" Almira checks the boxes which contain different items that are all needed for the repair of these things.

"Yes, we prepared all of it though you can call us if it was not enough or the materials you needed are not present in the boxes," the elder readily answered.

"That is good. And it seems the equipment we needed to do the work is also properly maintained and prepared for our convenience."

"Of course. We are very confident in your abilities and since the savior of this village is also your apprentice, we know you guys can do it."

"Good, now please leave us for we needed to make this work with all the focus we needed especially since some of the damage of these things are worse than I imagined."

"We will not disturb you two then," the elder nodded before he bowed and went away.

"Alright apprentice, let's get to work. I will tell you how to repair this thing and assist me with making improvements on this. The upcoming raid that made even these neutral guys giddy makes me think it is really bad if they didn't get enough firepower. If you got some suggestions on how we should improve this, you are welcome to give me a suggestion."

I nodded in response.. It's time to begin the mass repair job.