54 Episode 54 "Before the Quest, I chose new equipment for my friends (Part 1)".txt

It was a good opportunity, so I decided to get my equipment in order before the quest.

I just need to get Raphilia's bow and arrows for weapons, so I focused on armor.

We also need to buy some medicinal herbs and poisonous herbs.

Then let's go out shopping together──When I was getting ready to go out shopping with everyone──, Leticia returned.

She was supposed to be leaving for Metecal soon with a caravan of merchants, and she had a few baggage handlers (porters) with her.

I know a merchant. I have a piece of off-the-rack armor in my possession. He says that right now, you can get a big discount!

With that, she began to arrange a large amount of stuff in the living room of the house.

'Well, are you going to the dungeon tomorrow?　It was just perfect.

Letitia was in a good mood and told us what was going on.

Apparently, a merchant she knows is training technicians to make weapons and armor, and he's looking for someone to buy a prototype made by a newbie (a genius, in a sense).

The rookie made too much use of his talent, and because of that, he's having trouble selling it.

Right now you can get a discount of 3, 5, or even 7 off of the market price at ......, but I'm very suspicious at this point.

It was also in the original world. The company that installed a special application in order to reduce the cost. Sometimes a mysterious window opens and a mysterious foreign language or a mysterious phone number is displayed in a mysterious specification, and the employee calls the number, which is a mysterious application.

It's easy to get a special item because there's a reason for it.

I think it's better to buy the legitimate ones at the armor store here.

'That's Nagi, sir!　I think so too.

I couldn't agree more. We can't just pick and choose.

I think Aine should have her eyes checked by Naya-kun.

That's why I'm going to ask the master to make sure that our choices are correct!

Translation: for now, I'll just pick out a random one, so please check if it's usable, master.

That's what I'm going to do.

...... Well, okay.

No matter how much of a genius engineer's work it is, it's not too weird.

That's why I decided to go upstairs to plan my dungeon attack strategy while everyone else was choosing their armor.

When I returned to my room, I grabbed a quill pen and wrote the concept of the skill on a piece of parchment.

What I was thinking about was a plan to strengthen Raphilia, who had few cheat skills.

I have 'Watering LV1', one of the housekeeping skills I got from Iris, in hand.

A skill that 'sprinkles' water with 'Jouro'

Originally, it was a skill to sow water so as not to damage the flowers in the flower beds. It was said that some rare flowers are found in the flower beds of the nobility, so accurate skills are required for watering them as well.

So, if you intertwine this with 'archery' ...... yeah, it looks good.

I'm going to be able to buy the original "archery" to increase my accuracy, so I'm going to go buy the skills later on and...

This, this and that.

Master, may I come in?

Raphilia's voice came out.

'I've chosen my armor and I need you to check with your master.

Yeah. Okay. Come on in.

tea leaves

tapping and tapping

Rafilia enters the room, smashing her armor (yoroi) against the pillars and walls.

Pecking away, katakotsukutsukaku

It was the opposite of quietness and secrecy.

It's a leather armor that covers from the shoulders to the waist (leather armor), but...

What do you think, Master?

...... 'Leather Armor', right?

Yes. The product is called the Armor of the Avenger, the Armor of the Avenger!

Raphilia wore armor that was pieced together with leather-lined armor.

It was red in color. It goes well with Rafilia's pink hair.

The construction also looks sturdy. The chest, stomach and waist are independent, so it doesn't interfere with movement, and Rafilia's large breasts are well contained.

Defense seems to be in good shape. It doesn't look like it's not .......

Why does ...... have spikes all over its body?

On his chest, on his shoulders, and on his torso.

There are spikes that look like they're about ten centimeters long and stretch outward.

'Yes, Master!　That's the advantage of this armor!

Maybe this is one of my strengths.

'This is a blade used to skewer an attacking enemy!

The Armor of the Avenger, The Mail of Avenger

Leather armor with spikes all over the body.

It has a threatening effect. It has a positive modifier for close combat.

The noise effect makes it easier for enemies to see you.

Be careful when wearing it.'

If an enemy carelessly approaches me, I can damage them with a single blow!　It's truly the perfect armor for offense and defense!

That's perfect chunky armor.

I see.

So you didn't cure Rafilia's neuromuscular disease even after rewriting her unlucky skill?

"Rafilia.

Yes, Master.

Try a little bow pose.

Oh, yes. "Bite.

compose a poem

Spikes dug into Raphilia's wrists and elbows.

Yeah. That's what happens. And when I draw the bow, I pull my arms to my torso with my sides.

''Ha, ah, ah. Huh.

No, you don't have to hold on to that pose.

Hey, hey, hey, that's nothing to be afraid of. If you can stand it, you can draw a bow.

But the bowstring snaps, doesn't it? With spikes.

...... Whoa.

Raphilia seems impressed and makes a bowing gesture, popping the bow with a ping pong.

'Besides, Raphilia's job this time is to escort Iris, right?　If you try to defend Iris with that armor, I'll skewer you. ......

Oh, oh, oh, oh!

Raphilia held her head in her hands.

''No, but I'm not very lucky, so sometimes I'm caught by surprise. I thought we should be prepared for that eventuality!

Didn't I rewrite your bad luck skills?

............ it was!

You forgot about it!

But ...... I see.

If you think about it, Raphilia has been haunted by bad luck ever since she woke up, so it's no wonder she's so cautious. To be frank, I don't trust my previous companions, and if I ended up fighting on my own ...... repeatedly like that, I'd usually be a wary mass.

I'm sure this spiky armor is the product of ...... the middle-aged man's disease.

I was. I was the new me.

With a tap, Rafilia taps her head with her fist.

'I have a master and all of you now, don't I?

Yeah. So they don't need all that cool armor.

It's pretty cool, though.

'Though there's something romantic about hitting an attacking enemy with your body and skewering them with armor spikes.

It's not practical: ......

It's cool, though.

It's pretty cool, though.

"By the way, Rafilia.

Yes, Master.

Don't you have any men's armor for that?

That's right. It is said that originally, a beautiful young blacksmith made it to take revenge on the man who abandoned him. It is said that the blacksmith got his revenge brilliantly and left his opponent skewered and united at the bottom of a cliff.

Wait a minute, is that what you mean by 'avenger'?

Yes. This is an exact replica. It's an exquisite replica. If you look closely, you can even see the bloodstains here: ...... What are you doing, Master!　What do you mean by throwing it out the window?　Oh, ahh, I'll take it off myself!

I decided to politely return the 'Armor of the Avenger, Mail of Avenger' after sealing it tightly.

Marriage.

Nagi, can I have a word?

There was a light knock and then Rita's voice.

'Can I have a look at your equipment ......?'

Okay.

Behind the open door, Rita's face is just peeking out.

She's shyly fiddling with her golden hair with her fingers. She has a sheet wrapped around her body.

'...... I'm a martial arts type, right?'

Yes.

So, I picked the easiest one to move around, what do you think: ......?

With a flutter, Rita dropped the sheet that was wrapped around her body.

A black breastplate was visible.

There was a cloth covering her waist and a thin steel plate surrounding it.

That was all.

All Rita was wearing was an iron breastplate covering her chest, a cloth covering her waist and a steel plate.

It was a so-called bikini armor.

I've seen it in games before, but never in person.

...... I didn't even know there was ...... bikini armor in this world.

The breastplate somehow covers Rita's entire chest. But because of the way it's dressed to push up all sorts of things, the cleavage of her breasts is surprisingly emphasized.

The lower half of her body is covered with a steel protector around her bikini swimsuit in my world. It feels like she's wearing armor on her bare skin, which is quite erotic. And it's cute.

'Look, look, this quest is going to be a battle on the beach, right?　I figured it would be okay to get wet and easy to move in the water.

Rita said and stretched her chest, wrapped in a black protector.

''When it comes to ease of movement and reaction time, this is the best outfit I've ever worn. With this, you'll be able to kill the enemy with your super reaction the moment you spot them, right?　That way I won't have to consume Cecil's magic power and I won't have to injure Nagi.

Of course, I'm going to be ...... embarrassed, so I'm going to limit it to unpopulated dungeons like this one: ............... ...How about ......?

Rita looks to the side and murmurs in a whisper.

Her tail is twitching behind her black bikini.

Rita looks at me with her fingers shyly, but then, like she's taking a chance, she spins around in front of me. Her back is also well guarded around her shoulder blades, and there's a decent hole in her tail. It looks like it was made for a beastman.

It looks great on you.

I had no idea that a black bikini would fit so perfectly against Rita's pure white skin. It's cute.

Yeah, I think it's nice. Yeah, I think it's good. I mean, I like the look of it. ......

"Isn't this a pretty expensive one?

'What?　Why?

Because it's a magical armor, right?

In games and such, bikini armor promises to "convert charm into defense". Of course, it makes no sense to have armor that only covers your chest and waist. So, implicitly, you're supposed to cover your entire body in a magical field. It's a so-called magical armor setup.

That's why the bikini armor in this world should be magical armor too.

I'm sure it's a very expensive magical armor. I think that's a bit out of our budget.

Oh, I hear that kind of magic protection will be implemented in the next version.

...... Yes?

So this is all highly exposed paper armor?

Don't worry!　I have the Divine Power Control. As long as you focus your Divine Power on the areas that will be attacked, there's no problem. For now, we should focus on the ease of movement and the power to attack, right?　That way we can protect Nagi better. So, I think this armor is the most appropriate for this quest.

Shaking, Rita's body shuddered.

'Dismissed.'

I put the quill I was holding on the desk.

"What are you doing, Nagi?

'I've been trying to see if it's really defensible,'

It's not fair!　I don't think my master would tickle me with a feather from a quill pen!

Yeah, I'm sorry. I did it reflexively too.

Rita had turned bright red and was shivering and trembling. Her golden tail is puffed out, and her ears are popping. She hugs herself with her white arms and remains vigilant.

You know what, Rita? I know that you can use the Divine Power Grip to defend yourself, but you have to be tense all the time. You'll get tired faster and it will also drain your energy. As a master, I can't allow Rita to fight like that.

But the easier you move, the faster you react and the better you attack. I'm ...... trying to be useful to Nagi!

You can't do that because you're worried about me.

...... Yeah.

'Rita may know that she can protect herself, but that's not enough for me to feel safe. I have to worry about when Rita will be injured or if I'll miss the timing of the Seizure of Divine Power. Worrying about it is enough to keep our minds occupied. No. I reject that armor.

Uh-oh.

'You have to balance offensive and defensive forces. As a master, I cannot allow you to fight in that outfit. That's all.

There is no point in having armor that only protects the chest and waist area. That's just like some part-time worker who had me working in a factory without a helmet and safety shoes. ......

You have to have enough protection because we are going to a dungeon, Rita.

"...... Okay, master. I'll put on normal equipment.

Rita looked at me with tears in her eyes for a while, but then her shoulders slumped, disappointed.

''Really, if it was a magical equipment that translated Rita's charm and cuteness into defense, there wouldn't have been any problems.

I said, "then I won't have to worry about it at all.

"Then I won't have to worry about it at all. "Then I won't have to worry about it at all, because my defenses are supposed to be absolutely invincible.

But that magic armor is too expensive to buy.

But I'd like to have it if it was actually there ...... No, no. I don't want to let Rita go out dressed like that. It's cute, though. The black bikini with Rita makes me wonder if it's God's call.

I don't mind if it's for home use. At home, I mean.

Na, nagi, goshujin, sama: ......

The next thing I knew, Rita was turning so red that I felt steam coming out of her.

Will you tell me more?

Again?

'Now, what you said. What if this was the magic armor that turns my charm into a defensive force: ......?

'It would have been the strongest defensive armor that couldn't be hurt by any demon, so it's safe for me too, but now that it's not implemented, it's not available. It means you have to get another piece of equipment.

...... wow. ......

Rita slumped back, like she'd been punched in the jaw with a snap.

Then she nodded, holding her chest with a bright red face.

'...... Yes. Master. Rita-Melpheus will do as you say ...... ehehe.

I'm sorry to sound like I'm denying everything after all the trouble you put into choosing me.

Yeah, that's not true.

Rita shook her head, looking somewhat puffed up.

It's more of a total affirmation. Yes, I understand. I understand what it is that Nagi finds so attractive. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work for you. The charm is its ability to defend itself and it is absolutely invincible.

As she says it, Rita slowly backs away.

'I mean, this should be for your home. I'm not. This is a budgetary expense, so I'm going to have Aine make an outfit in the same shape ...... to see if there's an opening ...... and invite Cecil-chan to join us.

Smoothly, as if she had eyes behind her, Rita backed away from the room.

Blonde hair. White skin. Beast ears and tail. And a black bikini.

It was the strongest.

If the armor really converted "charm" into defense, it would have been invincible.

You can't use the current version of it ....... I can't make them fight in that stuff.

But ............ for home use, ......?

.............

............ I'll ask Letitia for a price later.

Then a while later, ......

Hey, Nayi, do you have a minute?

There was a knock at the door and Aine's voice.

'Yeah, I left the door open already, so you can come in as normal, Aine.

...... Sorry to bother you, nana.

Aine came into the room saying that, and she was in her usual maid's uniform.