The notification from the Rusty Interface flickered with a strange, bronze light that seemed to pulse in time with Ark's heartbeat.
[System Notification: Resonance Level 10% Reached]
[New Skill Unlocked: Soul-Forge Breath]
Ark wiped the sweat from his brow, his hands still trembling from the effort of stabilizing the Star-Iron. The metal on his anvil wasn't just glowing; it was singing. A low, rhythmic hum vibrated through the stone floor of his workshop.
"Soul-Forge Breath..." Ark whispered, the words feeling heavy on his tongue.
He closed his eyes and followed the instinct the system had burned into his mind. He took a deep, controlled breath, drawing in the heat of the forge and the essence of the Star-Iron itself. As he exhaled, a faint, bronze mist escaped his lips, swirling around the glowing metal.
Suddenly, the impurities—the tiny fractures and dull spots—began to vanish. The Star-Iron transformed, its surface becoming as smooth as a mirror and as dark as the midnight sky, flecked with brilliant silver sparks.
Clang!
He struck the final blow. The resonance peaked, sending a shockwave that blew out the candles in the room.
[Item Created: Star-Iron Dagger (Grade: Rare)]
[Attribute: Soul-Bound - This weapon grows with the wielder.]
Ark stared at his creation. It was beautiful, but he knew he couldn't celebrate yet. Outside, the sound of heavy boots echoed against the cobblestones. The SIf you are enjoying Ark's journey with the Bronze God's System, please don't forget to Add to Library! Your support keeps me motivated to write more chapters every day. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!"hadow of the Royal Guard wasn't just a name anymore—they were at his door.
"Open up in the name of the Crown!" a voice boomed, followed by a heavy rhythmic pounding on the wooden door.
Ark gripped the hilt of the still-warm dagger. The system interface turned a dark, warning red.
[Emergency Quest: The Unseen Witness]
[Objective: Hide the Star-Iron or survive the inspection.]
He had crafted a legend, but now he had to survive long enough to tell it.