The Legendary Moonlight Sculptor Chapter 439

Chapter 3: The Best Hard-Working Craftsman

Weed's sculpted the basic form of a baby but it wasn't the end . There was a lot of work left to refine the star but also decide on the overall form,

“If the child is alone then they will be lonely . That is child abuse . ”

A sculpture of a baby with their mother would be better .

Weed pondered for a moment .

'Will this sculpture be okay?'

A sculpture of Seo-yoon holding a baby in the night sky of Royal Road might stop her from getting married .

'I won't send her away from my side . It doesn't matter how difficult and hard it will be . '

Weed started the sculpture again .

The appearance of a woman smiling brightly while looking at her baby .

Of course, he was so familiar with Seo-yoon that he could sculpt her with his eyes closed .

Seo-yoon's beautiful face was sculpted on the left side .

Despite the fact that it wasn't elaborate yet, he found it difficult to take his eyes off the work .

'The face should be more beautiful . The buried beauty should emerge . The piece needs more work . '

He carefully sculpted her every day . He could have become lazy but he didn't do that .

Seo-yoon's sculpture couldn't be lacking so he put effort into sculpting every exquisite detail .

'Marriage, live together and have a baby… I think that would be good . At a later date . Hrmm . I wouldn't mind if it was a little bit sooner . '

Weed sweated as he continued making the sculpture .

He estimated how much time passed by watching the planets moving in space .

After approximately 10 days, Seo-yoon and the baby were 60% completed .

'The appearance is beautiful but that can't be all . She needs the feeling of a mother . '

Unfortunately, Weed didn't have many memories of a mother's warmth . Rather, his memories of his childhood was carrying Yurin on his back and giving her bottles .

He often cried while carrying his sister in the cold winter .

It was a real tough time with a lot of suffering . He devoted his strength to just surviving every day .

'Mother… Yes . From here on, I'll sculpt what I want it to be . It isn't exactly the same but I feel something . I will sculpt that feeling . '

He placed emotions into the eyes and facial expression of Seo-yoon holding the baby . Her beauty was a powerful weapon but he couldn't just depend on it .

His purpose wasn't to sculpt a pretty mother holding her baby .

He used the forgotten warmth of his mother while sculpting as he recalled her eyes and affection filled voice .

'A mother taking care of her baby . I will be the father . Yes . That is good . Adding other small things will be good . '

He didn't care too much about the golden ratio, composition, etc .

Weed just watched to focus on the warmth of a mother when sculpting Seo-yoon and her daughter .

In the future, he would be able to watch it with a happy heart .

'Sculpting master? He needed to go back a little bit . He would do what he really wanted to . Even if this sculpture had a low artistic value or failed… I won't regret it even if I waste this chance . '

This might be a once in a lifetime opportunity to sculpt a star .

As long as he did what he wanted as best as he could, he wouldn't regret it even if there weren't good results .

'Yes . The real work that I want to do . '

Weed didn't regret making this piece or worry about making it better or it would fail .

'I really want to make this sculpture . And this will be the best work of my life . '

Fabio was making the best sword on the continent with helium .

The first master on the Versailles Continent!

Helium was as great as the rumours and he obtained it after winning the competition with Herman .

The flames seemed alive as he smelted and quenched the helium to make a sword .

Fabio was sure that the best sword would be born in his hands .

“The work will be over soon . This will become a legendary sword that will never be broken . ”

Fabio was a craftsman who received respect from many other professions .

This sword would be enough to satisfy his high pride .

He had no doubts about becoming a master as he realized his weaknesses through the confrontation with Herman .

Fabio kept an eye on the news despite working on the sword day and night .

'Weed is also challenging the master quest . I will finish the quest faster . '

He didn't grumble about the trick used to drag him to the Northern Continent and delay his time .

This was a great opportunity to become a master .

'I won the game and will use my skills to become a master first . My sword will be completed earlier . The blacksmith will become the first among all professions . '

Fabio looked at the star Weed was creating .

'The last work . Will he make something good? I worked hard for the sake of becoming a blacksmith master . '

A blacksmith dealt with making a sword in hot flames . Due to this, they had sharper eyesight so he could see the shape of the star .

Fabio's mouth widened .

“That is… Well . It will still require some time before it is finished…”

He looked up at the sculpture of a star for a long time before laughing bitterly .

“Right . I am also lacking . ”

Fabio returned to the smithy and saw a sharp sword .

A strong sword that would cut anything!

It was made with the god's metal, Helium so the blade had a radiant sheen .

If Weed saw it, he would have applauded it as the best sword . However, Fabio saw something else .

“Not a strong and sharp sword, but a warmer and great sword…”

He hadn't been able to tell until he saw the star sculpture .

Fabio was severely conflicted .

'Should I complete the sword like this? Mastering the skill is right in front of me . Even if this sword is completed… I thought this was enough before seeing Weed's sculpture . '

He was really close to mastering the blacksmith skill .

Fabio stood in the smithy and stared at the sword .

A strong and sharp sword made of helium .

'Completing the sword might be enough for me to master the skill . Yet…will I be satisfied with this? Some complaints will remain even if I become a master . '

It was difficult for Fabio to give up on this sword due to his greed over becoming the first master .

His desire to create a historical sword that had never been seen before now was also intense .

“This…hu . ”

Fabio finally decided as a blacksmith .

He decided not to master the skill, but to make a historical sword .

“Blacksmith master . I will do it again . I realized that my path was wrong so I have to go down the right one . ”

Fabio had never stopped working as a blacksmith after starting Royal Road .

He had been running hard but now he learnt something new with the benefit of hindsight .

“I don't think that a sculptor is better than a blacksmith . Feeling lacking when looking at the sculpture of a star… I really need to create a masterpiece . ”

Fabio who was just about to complete the best sword out of helium on the continent, decided to start on a new work .

“After becoming a blacksmith master, should I try being a sculptor? I should seriously consider it . ”

Even if Weed worked hard, it wasn't easy to sculpt an entire star .

He stayed up all night and suffered from hunger .

The area of the star was so vast and he needed to decorate the sculpture to represent mountains, rivers and lakes .

Seo-yoon and the baby needed to be expressive but he couldn't make them too plain .

He decorated them with gold, rubies, diamonds, platinum and sapphires . When observing the star through a telescope, it looked like sparkling stars falling around Seo-yoon and the baby .

“Something is still lacking . ”

Weed thought as he watched the golden rivers, diamond mountains and platinum lakes .

“Of course, it looks luxurious and expensive . However, I feel like it is lacking in some elaborate elegance so the quality of the sculpture is reduced . ”

Precious metals were extensively used in a work that expressed family and maternal love .

The colourful jewels and gold were gorgeous but they were lacking .

Weed worried about how to increase the quality of the piece while working on Seo-yoon and the baby .

“Yes . There isn't enough precious metals . ”

The golden rivers became wider, the diamond mountains increased and the platinum lake became huge like there was a dam .

“I need to use the jewels properly . ”

Weed observed the sculpture and decided to increase the scale .

A golden stroller, diamond toys, sapphire dolls, ruby car seat, platinum formula and diapers! Children born in wealthy families had gold spoons but these ornaments were well beyond that .

“This is a little better . The quality of the work is much improved . ”

Weed continued to refine the sculpture of Seo-yoon and the baby .

The approximate shape was created in space, but there were still some lacking places if he looked closely .

It wasn't a task that he could devote his whole life to so he decided to do as much as he could .

“This will not end if I want to make a perfect work . The important thing is the emotions .

Seo-yoon and the baby were sculpted in the way that he liked so he didn't want to touch them anymore .

If he touched it the wrong way and damaged it then there would be nothing worse .

“The sculpture's name…”

He was stuck for words because he couldn't think of a better name .

“Venus, Mercury or Jupiter . What should I do?”

He was stuck on a name for the star .

“Wife and Child . ”

Weed felt something and decided on a name .

A baby made out of love . It might be an ordinary process for others but it was his best artwork .

'Life is art . '

Even though it was hard work, the feelings of a family were precious . A baby meant love and happiness to Weed .

“That's right . ”

That value came out in the name of the sculpture .

'There are no regrets . Even if… It wouldn't be due to my artwork but because I lacked skills . '

Weed had no regrets regarding this work .

He felt like it was the best piece he had created so far .

It is the most beautiful representation of a newborn baby and mother .

Even Goddess Hestia admires this work and two new records have been created .

The birth of a star .

The largest sculpture .

This sculpture of a brilliant star can be seen by all residents of the Versailles Continent .

Sculptor Weed has gone beyond the ultimate limits of humans and his name will be forever revered on the Versailles Continent .

Artistic Value: 58,492

Options: Reduces the damage caused by natural disasters on the Versailles Continent .

The reserves of minerals and precious metals not yet mined on the Versailles Continent will increase by 28% .

Rare mineral springs and mine deposits will be randomly produced .

Those who observe the stars will develop knowledge of astronomy and have their intelligence permanently increased by 2 .

The effect of holy magic and the blessings of priests and paladins will permanently improve by 5% .

Luck will increase by 7% during the day .

There will quick recovery from disease .

The residents will increase the compensation for a sculptor's quests .

Maximum health and mana will increase by 23% during the day .

All stats will increase by 50 .

Long distance movement speed will increase by 35% .

All stats have permanently increased by 1 .

Current number of Magnum Opus created:  20 -Fame has increased by 5,381 . Art has increased by 91 .

Perseverance has increased by 15 .

Endurance has increased by 4 .

Wisdom has increased by 7 .

Charm has increased by 115 . -The first person to step into outer space . As the first human to leave footsteps, maximum health and mana has increased by 5,000 .

The ownership of Wife and Child belongs to Weed-nim . The effects of the sculpture will increase by 1 . 5 times when applied to Weed-nim . -All stats will gain an additional 3 points for making a Magnum Opus sculpture .

Magnum Opus sculpture!

Weed accepted it calmly . He determined that the scale of the achievements was more than any other magnum opus sculpture that he created .

And…

Ddiring!

You have reached the peak of sculpting with no other place to advance .

The artistic value of your sculptures will increase by 200% .

The mana used by skills associated with sculpting will reduce and the effectiveness will also increase .

The effects received from sculptures will increase by 200% .

All stats increased by 40 .

Art quests can be received without any limitation .

Thanks to your excellent insight, all skill proficiencies will develop 6% faster .

Other production and art skills will develop 10% faster .

You will be able to bring out a further 15% of the original abilities of an item .

Completed sculptures will have a special influence in that region .

The strength and vitality of sculptural lifeforms will increase by 30% .

The title 'Master of Sculpting' has been acquired .

You can meet with any kings, regardless of fame or a previous relationship .

Artists, scholars and merchants will respect you .

The effects of conversation, charisma, and dignity will increase .

Certain NPCs will appear and pledge absolute loyalty to you .

Weed's whole body shook .

“Sculpting master . The first one to master a class!”

He became a master of sculpting that boasted tremendous difficulty compared to other skills .

“I am the world's most hard-working craftsman!”

The users on the Versailles Continent were waiting for night time .

After the sun went down and it was dark, an incredibly bright star could be seen in the night sky .

“Kuuuk . Weed-nim didn't betray us . ”

“Look . How beautiful . The world is becoming a better place to live . ”

“Pretty . So close to the real thing…”

Seo-yoon holding the baby made the night become more beautiful .

Normally people didn't show much interest in the night sky .

In modern society, the stars in the sky couldn't be seen due to fine dust . Mostly there were satellites and airplanes that shone in the dark sky .

The distant stars were uncharted territory and contained endless possibilities . An endless territory where dreams, hopes, and romance coexisted .

Weed's sculpture was the topic of many newspaper articles and broadcasts .

-A mother and baby star born in Royal Road .

-A story of the creation of stars and the universe .

-The last piece of a master sculptor . The meaning of the stars .

-The limits of virtual reality?

-We forget that we live in a wide world .

It was reported in the news and on radio because it was an event that many people were interested in . It was also featured in educational children's broadcasting programs on astronomy and geology .

-A baby's happiness .

-The beginning of the fruit of love .

-The new life project .

Due to the social atmosphere, there were several countries worried about the low birth rate .

The birth rate had declined in some developed and developing countries .

Many people didn't marry so they didn't give birth to help maintain the population .

Countries encouraged childbirth by talking about the great joy they would bring .

Most people would never know how much pleasure it would bring until it happened .

Thanks to Weed's sculpture of the baby and mother, the government started projects encouraging childbirth .

Broadcasters around the world increased the proportion of entertainment shows featuring young children .

Weed had a rotten smile on his face after becoming a sculpting master .

“Well . Increasing my skills brought me here . ”

He closed his eyes and recalled the past .

“It wasn't luck . It was due to my hard work and talent . ”

Self-praise!

He felt satisfied with himself .

“I mastered sculpting and got plenty of stats . It doesn't mean a lot but fame also increased . Fame really doesn't mean anything . ”

The increase in health and mana would be a great help .

The long-awaited sculpting master!

To be honest, a sword, archery, or weapons master would be more effective but he was still the first master .

“I received some help from Seo-yoon's beauty but it was purely my skills . ”

He occasionally had some suspicions while sculpting .

'Is it not my sculpting but the good model?'

Most of his sculptures of Seo-yoon had very good results .

If he took a photo of Seo-yoon eating half fried half seasoned chicken, it would win first place in a photography contest .

The model would overcome all lack of photography skills and the cheap camera . Rather, the model exceeded the limits . Even if he just roughly pressed the button with his feet, Seo-yoon's beauty would emerge .

It was the same with drawing a picture . There was no need to try to draw a beautiful picture . He just needed to draw Seo-yoon as she was .

A masterpiece would emerge and it was be the best representation of the beauty of a woman .

“I'd say that it wasn't… It is vaguely convincing . That reason is sufficient for me . ”

While Weed was thinking, Goddess Hestia appeared .

Unlike the Versailles Continent, Hestia's form was thousands of metres bigger .

'It is finally the end of the quest . '

Weed's heart started beating faster .

'It is like grabbing a seasoned chicken . No . A little weak . It is like when there are four consecutive lottery numbers . '

Hestia's clear voice was transmitted .

-Sculptor .   I asked you to make me a sculpture of a star .

Weed carefully kneeled down in the universe and bowed his head .

“I did my best not to disappoint Goddess Hestia . I am lacking skills but I tried for Goddess-nim . ”

-Sculptor . Have a little bit more pride . Your art has made people happy and enriched them .

“I didn't do that much . The people feel gratitude towards the wrong target . My sculptures are all thanks to Hestia's grace . ”

It was like really cheap coffee mix! It had the effect of being easy and fast .

Of course, if there was money involved then he was ready to fight Hestia .

-I will now assess your work .

It was the evaluation for the final stage of the master quest .

Weed relaxed and waited .

Not only did he consider it his best work, it was also a magnum opus with a high artistic value . Hestia stared at Wife and Child for a while before speaking .

-This sculpture is absolutely brilliant . Astonishing . It is completely beyond my expectations .

“Thank you very much . ”

-People will spend the night staring at your star until it is dawn . They will admire the beauty of your star .

Weed made the sculpture using his own wishes .

He would be proud if he could look into the sky every night to see the statue of Wife and Child .

'I can't get the admission fees . Still… It isn't bad if everyone likes it . '

-I was moved by your star . In return, I will bless all living creatures on the Versailles Continent .

The amount of experience gained will increase by 6% during this period .

Good luck will increase . The probability of obtaining rare items or loot through hunting has increased .

There would be no suffering from the cold .

Those who see the Wife and Child sculpture will instantly recover 8% of their health and vitality once a day .

Animal breeding and plant growth rate will increase .

Certain cities will achieve technological prosperity .

“Umm . ”

Weed's stomach hurt .

If there was something good then he would rather receive it alone instead of sharing it . It was like receiving 100 million won only to have to share it with millions of people .

Hestia's voice became gracious .

-You have dedicated yourself to sculpting from the beginning to now . I've never seen anyone walk down the path to this place . You have reached the peak of sculpting .

“Yes . Goddess-nim . ”

-As a master of sculpting, will you continue to devote yourself to the world of art on the Versailles Continent?

Weed's thought inside his head .

'I'm tired of it now… Keep going? I'm done . Just let me work hard hunting . '

However, he replied with a business like answer .

“I devoted my body and mind to art . Sculpting is an art that will wrap itself in the hearts of those who see beauty . I have no regrets about the life I lived as a sculptor and will maintain that pride in the future . ”

Praising sculpting!

Weed licked his lips .

“I've learned many things through sculpting . A piece of rock on the ground or a wooden block can become something else through the sculptor's effort and imagination . I still don't know what art is but I want to express my heart through sculpting . This is my happiness . ”

-Yes… Sculpting Master, you have overcome many difficulties to reach this place .

If there was a lie detector then it would be ringing loudly . Fortunately, Weed's answer satisfied Hestia .

Starting from Rosenheim Kingdom, Weed was the master of inserting flattery into his comments .

-You have mastered sculpting and I shall give you a reward for the favour .

'The strongest sword or shield . That's it . Or Hestia can create something from helium . '

He made quick estimates inside his head .

-I will give you the fire .

“Fire?”

-It is part of the energy I have . You will be able to light this fire anywhere .

Ddiring!

The divine fire can be utilized for art, production, and combat .

It will raise all the values and sometimes will cause a miracle .

The skill 'Divine Fire' has been created . -Faith has increased by 30 .

Perhaps because the world was harsh .

Weed replied in just 0 . 1 seconds .

“Skill verification! Divine Fire!”

It will consume a certain amount of mana to dissolve, burn, or lay over your weapon to attack enemies .

It will assist in the creation of works of art . By creating a religious work, there is a very high probability that faith will increase .

A double effect will be given when used in smelting .

Pure crystals can be obtained while processing minerals and Hestia's blessing will be applied when added to equipment .

The Divine Fire can be used to both attack and defend during combat .

An additional 7% fire damage will be added to all attack skills . As the skill level rises, the damage will increase by 3% .

Fire skills will be applied twice .

It will deal an additional 5 times the damage to demonic or undead monsters .

“Ohhhh . ”

Weed's eyes trembled .

'It is the last step in the quest and involves a goddess, so I expected the rewards to be high . However, this time I wasn't hit in the back of the head . '

Watching his back!

He sculpted a star but he still expected something to be thrown at his head .

The worst result was only having his fame or honour increased, yet he ended up getting a great skill .

'A skill good for production and fighting… Versatile . '

Weed was already thinking about the future .

He finished the last step of sculpting so he should get another class .

Numerous classes came to his head .

'This time, I won't get a class like Legendary Moonlight Sculptor . I have extensive knowledge and experience in Royal Road . And Divine Fire will be a great help for any class . '

Strengthening himself with divine power like a paladin!

Weed had an unnecessarily high faith stat of 1,200 so he could use divine magic .

'It is like Squashy Wriggler flying with wet wings . '

Ddiring!

Sculptor Weed had completed many achievements considered impossible on the Versailles Continent .

The sculpture he created according to Goddess Hestia's request will make him a legend in the history of sculpting .

Changing his nature, bringing life to sculptures, understanding the essence of a sculpture, finding the existence of elementals, and realizing the sword of light!

Now young people with dreams will walk after the great footsteps he left behind . -Your level has risen . -Your level has risen .

-Your level has risen . -Fame has increased by 50,000 for completing the Sculpting Master Quest . -Health has increased by 8,000 .

-Mana has increased by 10,000 .

-Art stat has increased by 80 .

-All stats have increased by 20 .

-Affinity to Nature has increased by 25 .

A flood of message windows!

It was an accomplishment that no one had achieved until now . After working for a long time, he had finished the Sculpting Master Quest . Weed had a satisfied smile on his face .

[TL Note]: Next chapter is even longer than volume 46 chapter 8 so it will take a while for me to release it, i . e . more than a week .

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