Limits Chapter 206

I visited a few more stalls, but ultimately, I found nothing else of interest to me . 'I should visit the building, where I can get a job . Maybe I will be able to get some information as well' I though, and headed to the building, that my guide showed me .

Inside that building, I could see a few Lizards standing around talking with each other . There were some notes hang on the wall as well, and a few Lizards were there checking them out . In the middle of the building, was a counter, with two Lizards standing behind it .

'I think, that both of them are female… although I could be wrong' I though, and stood in front of the Lizard on the left . It was a female, and she said "Welcome to the House of Tasks . How may I help you?" . I said "Someone called Lazar, told me to come here, if I would like to earn some money . I'm interested to find out, what type of work do you provide" . She seemed a bit stunned, when she heard the name Lazar, but still answered with a smile "We provide all kinds of jobs . From information collection, to tools creation . We have easy but low paid jobs, and those very difficult with better pay . If I may ask, what sort of field, would you be interested in?" .

I thought about it for a while, and said "What about smithing? Do you have something?" . She was surprised again, and said "You know how to smith?" . I just nodded my head . Although I was not a blacksmith, I wanted to learn a bit more, and I didn't lie either . She asked whenever "I could smith" not whenever "I was a blacksmith" . Besides, this would allow me to gain access to a proper furnace . I would need that, if I wanted to create my daggers .

She said "What a coincidence . We just got a request for a smith, to work at the blacksmith's workshop . If you are interested, we can provide that job for you" . I decided to accept that, and said "I will take it then" . She nodded her head and took out a scroll, then said "You will have to pay a commission . Would you like to do it now, or when you received the payment for the job?" . I was a bit confused and asked "Commission?"

She nodded her head and said "Yes . All the jobs come with commission, which are payable by the worker . It is a small percentage of what you are going to earn, and it's a one time payment only" . I nodded my head and asked "How much is the commission?" . She said "For this job, it is 3 Red Hals . Your daily pay will be 2 Red Hals, while the job is for a term of at least 10 days . This can be extended by the owner of the workshop, of course, you won't need to pay the commission a second time" .

I nodded my head and said "I will pay right now" . I passed her the money, and took the scroll containing my new employment details . She said "That is the full payment . Just show this scroll to a behind the counter at the workshop, they will tell you what to do next . Do you know where the workshop is?" . I nodded my head, in conformation . She continued "In that case, Good luck in your new job" .

I left the House of Tasks, and headed straight to the blacksmith's workshop . When I arrived, I saw a few Lizards, as well as some other creatures, working away . Some of them were creating weapons, some were creating ingots, while others made protective accessories . I came over to a counter and said "I came here to work . I have a scroll here", then showed my scroll to the Lizard behind the counter .

He opened it and read it . After a while, he said "Take the scroll with you, and go through that door . Someone will take care of your employment", while he pointed at the doors, in the corner of the workshop . I nodded my head and took the scroll, then headed towards the doors . I knocked lightly, but no one answered . I decided to just go in, as I was instructed anyway .

Behind the doors, was a room, and inside that room, an old Lizard was sitting behind a desk . He said "Close the doors behind you, and have a sit" . I did just that, then sat in front of the Lizard . He extended his hand, but didn't say anything . I realised what he wanted, and I passed him the scroll . He read through it, then asked "How much do you know about smithing?" .

I said honestly "I only created ingots in the past, and a few weapons . Other than that, I'm not a smith really" . He seemed a bit surprised, but didn't get angry . He asked "Why did you want to take this job?" . I answered "Because I want to learn more about smithing, while I'm here . I used to make purified steel ingots, in the past . I also made my own weapons" . He shook his head and said "You are not that experienced then . We need someone with much more experience . Someone who handled other materials, than just iron and coal . We don't have time to teach you stuff either . It would take too long . This is not a job for you unfortunately . You may leave" .

I was a bit displeased, to say the least . Sure, I wasn't a blacksmith, but this guy didn't even give me a chance . I thought for a while, then stood up and said "Can you follow me for a moment?" . The old Lizard became confused and asked "Why should I follow you?" . I said "Just outside, to the workshop . I want to show you something . You can do at least that much, can you?" .

The old Lizard sighted, and said "Alright, I will have a look at what you want to show me" . We went outside the room and into the workshop . I asked "Which of these ingots is the hardest to create?" . The old Lizard was still confused, but answered immediately "It's the Azurite Ingot . The people responsible for creating them, are called Grondons . They have a lot of strength, but they are very dumb, so they are employed to make ingots only" .

I nodded my head, and headed towards a Grondon, that was smashing away at a piece of metal, which was blue in colour . I stood in front of the creature and said "Stop for a moment", but the creature pounded away, without much of a care . I asked the old Lizard "Can he stop for a minute" . The old Lizard asked "Why?" . I replied "I told you, I want to show you something" .

"Heh . . . Alright . Herim, stop for a moment!" . The Grondon stopped hammering, and looked at the old Lizard . I said "Give me the hammer", but the Grondon again looked at the old Lizard, and awaited instructions . The old Lizard nodded his head, and the Grondon passed me the hammer . I said "Maybe this guy is bulky and large, but that doesn't mean I'm weak . Look" .

I gripped the hammer in my hand, and used my full strength to strike down . "BOOOOM!" "Riiiiiing!" . A shockwave of ringing spread throughout the workshop, as all Lizards and Grondons covered their ears . The old Lizard looked at me with shock, he didn't even know what to say . The piece of metal that the Grondon was working on, was almost separated into pieces, due to the impact .

I lifted the hammer, and said to the Grondon standing next to me "Catch", then threw it . "BOOOM!" the Grondon flew through the air, together with the hammer and landed a few metres back, unable to pick himself up . I then turned towards the old Lizard and said "This is what you've missed, by not employing me . Even though those Grondons are quite strong and might possess a lot of stamina, they are nothing in my eyes" .

I turned around and walked away . When I was at the exit, the old Lizard finally snapped out of it and shouted "Wait . I will employ you" . I turned around and said "Sure, but not on the terms from that scroll . You will also teach me about new things . But don't worry, apparently, I'm a very quick learner when it comes to smithing" . He said "Let's talk in my office" . I nodded my head, but walked towards the Grondon that "received" my throw first .

I said "Don't hold it against me, I was a bit frustrated . Here, drink this, and you will feel much better" . I gave him some medicine to drink, then followed the old Lizard back to the room .

Chapter end