Daedalus felt a bit bad about reading Metal's diary, however after reading through it Daedalus couldn't help but be glad he had. As it turned out Metal's family had been working on a technique since it began, and the diary had all of the information that was passed down.
It was amazing. There was no other way to describe it, for thousands of years a prominent noble family had been focusing there efforts into this one technique. But it was also unfortunate, Metal had been the one to get the nearly completed technique.
As Daedalus had read through the diary he had noticed notes placed in any free spot. Daedalus could tell that these where newer writings, at least within a few years. Most where simple revisions, however almost all of them showcased the personality of the one writing. The worst was that the diary also had new pages that detailed Metal's plans to kill the rest of his family, only because they knew of the technique.
As Daedalus slowly closed the book he looked down to Metal who was laying unconscious on the ground. Daedalus had felt bad for experimenting on the arrogant bastard after a while, but now? He would like to continue.
Of all things the most important thing to Daedalus was that his family was safe, so seeing Metal's plans to kill his own family angered him greatly. So Daedalus stood there for a second to take a deep breath, just enough to calm his head a little. Then he grabbed Metal and took off towards the castle.
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A few minutes later a small commotion was caused by Daedalus arriving as a dragon. As he had left quite speedily only the more powerful and high ranking officials had actually seen what had happened. So Daedalus waited until his uncle came out.
This luckily didn't take long but Daedalus could swear he saw a red mark on his uncles neck, like a hickey? Disregarding that Daedalus followed him into the castle, still as a dragon, until they where out of sight of the door. At this point Daedalus transformed back into his regular form.
As he was back in his regular form metal who had been in Daedalus' right hand was now held by nothing and fell to the ground with a metallic thwack. Artair looked at the unconscious dwarf before looking back at Daedalus and saying "I'm surprised you let him live but why have you brought him back here?"
Daedalus who was still furious after reading Metal's plans didn't say anything, rather he pulled out the book and opened it to the pages the plans where on. Artair then read the plans and closed his eyes before looking away from Metal.
By some sort of luck Metal woke up just as Artair was looking away. When he realised where he was Metal shouted "Emperor, your nephew just tried to kill me!"
It was then that he saw he book Daedalus was holding. Rather than asking for the diary Metal lunged forward to snatch the diary out of Daedalus' hands.
I think the break did me some good, tell me what you think I did differently, okay?
I hope you enjoyed the chapter thanks for reading!!!
As Daedalus was in his humanoid form he was unable to dodge Metal completely. Even then it was also because Metal had caught him off guard.
In a testament to Daedalus' awareness and instinct he had managed to take a step back, however as Metal was aiming for the diary it didn't do much. Metal had taken back his diary.
Once he had the diary back Metal began shouting about how Daedalus had tortured him nonstop and how he should be punished for his crimes. Even Artair found what he said completely stupid however Metal's mind had clearly stopped functioning on a sane level after what Daedalus had done.
Eventually Artair grew tired of the raving lunatic know as Metal and punched him in the chest. Unfortunately for Metal, this was no weak punch, rather than flying backward though Metal just stood there for a second before coughing the metallic blood and falling over, dead before he hit the ground.
Looking at the corpse Daedalus saw that there was an impression that had extended out the back. Daedalus had a feeling that it would be a hole if he wasn't made out of metal.
Daedalus then waved his hand and said "I'll be doing some research on his body, better than wasting it."
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It had been rather gruesome and very cruel what had happened, even Daedalus felt wrong doing what he did. But that was the past and Daedalus knew that it was because of his curiosity suppressing his emotions that he did what he did. Even then those where just excuses for being ruthless and it would haunt his mind for a time.
The world of cultivators is a ruthless one, even more so for royalty, and that makes it even harder on those who want to do good but also want to chase after the peak of power and strength, or the peak of craftsmanship. Daedalus felt that what Metal had to offer was a whole new craft Daedalus had never considered, at least not fully.
Augmenting your body using an element and giving yourself abilities related to that element. This could be seen in Metal via his durability and ability to heal from most things. Daedalus had a feeling that it was a special metal like what Ultraun was made of but less durable that Metal had made his body stronger with.
It was as Daedalus was thinking this that his stomach growled lightly. Then he remembered the food that he had prepared for himself. So Daedalus ran to the dining room and sat down in his chair, then after making sure there would be no interruptions Daedalus pulled a steaming hot Earthen Bull steak out of his spatial ring.
As Daedalus smelled the aroma of the steak he couldn't help but be glad he had put a time lock on the ring some time ago. Thus began Daedalus' first attempt to use eating to gather enough attributed energy for his cultivation.
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Back on the planet Yidrealiv, a Gaunt figure could be seen walking through the desolate streets of an abandoned capital city. The gaunt figure seemed to trail miasma as he walked however if you where to peer into his mind you would only here "So the royals took there people with them when they left, such a waste, I was planning to feast on this lively empire."
The Gaunt Figure returns!!!
Find out next time what is happening in the next episode of drago... I mean The craftsman!!!
I hope you enjoyed the chapter thanks for reading!!!
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