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Bain received the Turtle Shield sent by Hammer with both hands and took a deep breath.

"Don't feel pressured."

Luo De said with a relaxed expression and a smile, "It's okay even if you fail."

It's worth mentioning that the forging tome that Avril brought over contains records about the Turtle Shield.

These Turtle Shields contain Sea Pattern Magic Iron, but it's inside the Turtle Shield, similar to a central backbone.

And the main material for the Turtle Shield comes from a low-grade magical beast from the deep sea called the Double-sided Turtle—it's no exaggeration to call it the Turtle Shield, as Rod does.

Blacksmiths forge the internal backbone of the shield, and wizard apprentices will compress it into shields.

This kind of Turtle Shield is something Luo De cannot replicate now, but fortunately, there are enough quantities.

"Yes, my lord."

Bain nodded heavily, holding the shield with one hand and pressing the other hand on the center of the shield, once again urging the flames within his body.

Red light began to spread from the center of the shield, rippling outward like waves.

The shield vibrated slightly, producing a low humming sound.

This time it did not shatter.

The scarlet light spread across the shield, and the original black and blue pattern turned scarlet, gradually hidden within the shield.

"Success!"

Bain exclaimed excitedly.

Luo De nodded; according to the description in the inherited memory, if the flames disappeared and the shield did not break, the tempering was successful.

It's just that because of the varied materials, the effect is unknown.

Without flame light, it is mostly ordinary goods.

"Bain, hold on, let me try."

"Yes, my lord."

Bain gripped the shield handle with both hands.

Luo De asked Hammer to bring another Sea Pattern Magic Iron fish spear.

Originally, the Turtle Shield had high defense, and normal blades could not leave marks on it.

To test the effect after tempering, naturally, a sharper fish spear had to be used.

Luo De gripped the fish spear and stabbed fiercely at it.

"Ding!"

A metallic collision sound rang out, and countless sparks suddenly exploded on the shield, spraying toward Luo De's face like fireworks!

"Lord Baron!"

"My Lord!"

"Luo De!"

Exclamations instantly erupted in the Blacksmith Shop, Vivian rushed over first, and Bain dropped the shield to come forward.

"Are you okay, Luo De?!"

Vivian looked at Luo De's face nervously, reaching out to check but was stopped by Luo De.

"I'm fine, this little flame won't harm me."

Luo De held Vivian's hand, "Don't worry, I can hold burning charcoal in my hand."

"Oh, right."

Vivian took two steps back, her expression returning to normal.

Bain and the others didn't know Luo De's special nature, but seeing Miss Vivian the personal guard not worried, everyone else backed off.

At this time, Durant entered with several Frost Iron Guards,

"Lord Baron!"

"No worries, don't be concerned."

Luo De spoke first, stopping Durant's words.

Durant was momentarily stunned, "Oh, okay, Lord Baron."

"Then I'll take my leave."

Durant nodded and bowed, but just as he turned to leave, Luo De called him back.

"I can't figure out the shield's effectiveness."

Luo De said with a smile, "Since you're here, help me test this new shield."

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"Huh…"

After thrusting the fish spear several times at the shield, Durant exhaled deeply,

"Can't do it, Lord Baron."

Durant shook his head, "If my opponent uses such a shield, it would be hard for me to confront them."

"Unless my sword-swinging speed was faster than their shield-raising speed."

Luo De nodded slowly, asking, "Hard to open your eyes, right?"

"Yes!"

There was a hint of complaint in Durant's tone, "As soon as the sword strikes, it triggers a cascade of sparks."

"These sparks aren't really harmful, just a bit of a burn when they land on the body."

"But when the sparks spray towards you, it's instinctive to close your eyes."

"In single combat, the opponent will definitely seize the opportunity to attack at the moment I'm distracted."

"And if it were on the battlefield, a lapse could let a long spear pierce through my chest."

"Hahaha!"

Durant's remarks made Luo De burst into laughter.

Luo De could envision the scene Durant was describing.

On large battlefields, behind shield formations often follow soldiers holding long spears, resting them on shields.

"No worries, this kind of shield is produced by our Blacksmith Shop."

Luo De patted Durant's shoulder.

"Made by us?"

Durant looked at Luo De in surprise, a happy expression on his face,

"Then, can your Frost Iron Guards be equipped?"

Luo De nodded, "Certainly, I will let Bain hurry in production so they can be equipped soon."

"Great! Thank you for your generosity!"

Durant was full of excitement, "Now we no longer need to fear the Hawk Earl's invasion!"

Durant spoke with self-assurance.

Leading his Frost Iron Guards with full set plate armor and such shields, Durant was unfazed by any number of infantry the Hawk Earl Clan may send!

"That kind of thinking isn't quite suitable, Durant."

Luo De shook his head, his expression a bit serious,

"You shouldn't consider the Hawk Earl as your main enemy."

Durant looked perplexed, "Don't we have a bad relationship with the Hawk Earl…"

"I'm not saying you shouldn't view the Hawk Earl as an enemy."

Luo De clarified, "But the Hawk Earl shouldn't be your target now."

"The Hawk Earl's domain is in chaos right now, whereas we at Black Pine Ridge are constantly growing, and in the future, we won't need to worry about Hawk Earl's invasion."

Luo De had the blacksmiths continue their work and took Durant aside, speaking softly, "Now you need to consider stronger opponents as your hypothetical enemy."

Durant lowered his head in thought for a while,

"…Marquis Cold Blade?"

"Possible, but not large enough."

Luo De looked at Durant solemnly, "You are the person I trust most, you also know we have many novel items and goods in our domain."

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