According to the quest, Blade continued his journey until he reached the Sculptor's Guild. It was a quiet and somewhat desolate place, where new players could take on the Sculptor class. However, the guild seemed almost vacant. The Sculptor class wasn't particularly popular among players, as it was considered a purely crafting-oriented class with no apparent combat advantages.
Only those who were sculptors in real life, or those with a deep passion for creativity, tended to gravitate toward this class. For most, it didn't offer the power or prestige that other classes did. It was viewed as more of a niche or hobbyist's choice rather than a viable path for adventurers.
Blade couldn't help but smile as he pushed open the creaking wooden doors of the guild. 'Well, it is indeed weak, unless you got Legendary version of it'.
He mumbled to himself as he stepped inside. There, he found an old man sitting in a chair near the reception area, carefully sculpting a piece of wood in his hands. The man's focus was intense, each stroke deliberate as he worked to shape the figure.
Blade glanced around and noticed that the guild seemed sparsely occupied. There were only a few other sculptors scattered about, working quietly in their own spaces.
"Hmm, do you need something, or are you here to commission a sculpture?" the old man asked, looking up from his work with a curious expression. Above his head, a nameplate hovered, displaying [Bernard], marking him as the Sculptor Guild Master.
Blade approached and replied, "An old lady gave me an old sculpting knife. She wanted me to see if there's anything special about it." He placed the knife on the counter, watching Bernard's reaction closely.
Bernard picked up the knife, examining it carefully. His experienced eyes traced over the worn handle and the faint marks on the blade. "Hmm, this is in surprisingly good condition despite its age," he remarked, turning the knife over in his hands. "It seems whoever this knife belonged to must have been a great sculptor. The craftsmanship is remarkable."
He looked up at Blade, his expression thoughtful. "Do you know where the old lady found this? It's not the kind of tool you'd just stumble across—it likely holds a history tied to a master of the craft," he added, his tone laced with curiosity.
"She lives in the outskirts, in the house with the red roof," Blade explained, his tone casual.
Bernard's smile faded immediately, replaced by a deep frown. "Are you certain?" he asked, his voice laced with unease.
Blade hesitated, taken aback by the sudden shift in Bernard's demeanor. "Uh... yes?" he replied, unsure of what he'd said to warrant such a reaction. His own uncertainty mirrored the old man's concern.
"There is no such lady living in that house; she passed away a long time ago," Bernard said, his voice grave, as a notification suddenly appeared in front of Blade.
[ New Quest ]
[ Investigate the Oddity of the Old Lady ]
Task: Return to the house and uncover the mystery surrounding the supposed deceased lady.
Reward: ???
Blade's expression turned serious as he read the notification. "Well, this just got interesting," he muttered, already turning on his heel to head back to the red-roofed house.
Blade took the sculpting knife from Bernard and returned to the house. As he entered, the place was eerily quiet, filled with the scent of damp air and layered with dust. The furniture lay scattered, and cobwebs hung in the corners. Suddenly, he heard a familiar voice.
"You're back," the old lady said, her figure appearing before him. However, she wasn't fully solid; her form seemed translucent, like a spirit lingering in this world.
Blade instinctively stepped back, gripping the knife. "What are you?" he asked cautiously.
The old lady smiled kindly. "I was once a Moonlight Sculptor during my lifetime. But after a... well, let's just say, an unfortunate event, I left behind this knife and a test for those who come across it."
Blade raised an eyebrow. "A test?"
"Yes," she said with a gentle nod. "You see, I've asked many people to take this knife to the Sculptor's Guild, but most refused. Some accepted, but their greed led them to take it to the Merchant's Guild to sell it as an ancient relic. You are the first to pass my test."
Blade scratched his head, confused. "So... what happens now?"
The old lady's expression softened as she asked, "Will you take me as your master?"
"Master?" Blade repeated, blinking. "You want to teach me sculpting? But I don't know anything about it."
"Precisely," the spirit replied, a twinkle in her ethereal eyes. "You're a blank slate, someone who knows nothing—a perfect candidate for me to impart my knowledge to."
Blade hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Alright, please teach me."
The old lady smiled warmly. As she extended her hand, the sculpting knife began to glow and floated out of Blade's grasp. It hovered mid-air as a radiant light engulfed it. The blade reshaped itself, transforming into something entirely new: a beautifully crafted white knife with a shimmering blue blade, inscribed with intricate dark blue runes.
The old lady's soul glided gracefully into the sculpting knife, merging with it as a radiant glow enveloped the blade. A notification appeared before Blade, its golden text shimmering in the air.
[ Notification ]
You have acquired the Soul-Sculpting Knife (Rare) (Growth).
Your class has changed to Soul Sculptor (Rare) (Growth).
[ Soul Sculptor ]
Soul Sculptors are artists who transform unremarkable stones into peerless beauties, capable of sculpting even the intangible. As a Soul Sculptor, you can create masterpieces not only from physical materials but also by shaping the very essence of souls.
[ Additional Stats Unlocked ]
Stat: Art has been unlocked.
Stat: Dexterity has been unlocked
Stat: Patience has been unlocked.
Stat: Insight has been unlocked.
Blade looked at the notifications and nodded, normally, there is only Strength, Stamina, Agility and Intelligence stats but now thanks to his new Class he got four new Stats.
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