Chapter 126

Chapter 126

Inn. First floor restaurant.

Jupiter and Junior sat opposite each other, and I was seated between them...eating.

"..."

"..."

Caught between the two awkward ones, I was sweating bullets.

What on earth is going on?

All I wanted to do was hand over the equipment and laugh it off.

I had never thought Id end up caught in a family dispute, unable to even swallow my food!

"Now, have another plate on the house! Its service, service!"

Then the innkeeper confidently brought a full serving of dishes with a smile. Enough already, bring no more! I want to get out of here as soon as possible!

"Do you find the food to your liking, my Lord?"

"Hmm... Its really tasty..."

"Thats a relief! Hahaha!"

The innkeeper still wanted to impress me with the national hotel building issue, but thats not the problem. I cant swallow because Im not hungry, and I cant even taste it.

As such, I was uncomfortable as I forced down the food, not even knowing what I was eating.

"Do you really want to work as a wizard this badly?"

Suddenly, Jupiter asked.

"Every day vomiting blood, and dying a little more each day... do you have to live the life of a wizard?"

A sudden attack?! I havent even finished eating yet!

Inwardly shocked, Junior casually responded while slicing the goose steak and bringing it to her mouth.

"Living as a wizard is my dream. Ah, this is delicious. Grandma, you should try this."

She let it slide without even batting an eye!

Amazed by the sudden exchange, I subtly moved back. Looks like I need to switch to spectator mode.

"Thats not living as a wizard, Junior. Youre dying every day."

Jupiter growled lowly.

Junior didnt even make eye contact, continuing to chew her food.

"So, if I quit being a wizard and obediently stay at home. Then, will I be alive?"

"Youd live longer than charging towards death like you are now."

"Everyone dies eventually, Grandma. My time is just shorter."

It seemed like I heard a clanging sound.

The two who exchanged blows under the name of conversation fell silent for a moment.

Jupiter was the first to speak again.

"Are you planning on dying before me?"

Then, Junior looked at her grandmother with a faint smile.

"That wouldnt be too bad."

"..."

Jupiter closed her only eye tightly, then pushed her chair back with a scraping noise.

"I apologize, Your Highness. I will retract my previous words."

"Huh? What, what?"

"I will use all the equipment you provided. Giving it to a child who will die before me seems pointless."

"Oh..."

"Ill go first. Excuse me."

Jupiter, who had bowed to me, took the equipment she had brought with her and quickly left the restaurant.

As I watched Jupiters now empty seat, I mumbled nervously.

"Are you okay, Junior? With your grandma..."

"No."

"Huh?"

"Shes not my grandma."

Junior emotionlessly mumbled as she jabbed the steak piece on the plate in front of her with her fork.

"Ive never thought of her as my grandmother."

"..."

I couldnt say anything because I had once heard about their past.

But still.

"But Junior. Jupiter is right to some extent. If your body gets this bad every time you use magic, it would be better to restrain yourself a bit..."

"Your Highness."

Junior uttered softly.

"Our opponent in this defensive battle is the Vampire Lord. And without me, this battle itself wouldnt take place. Isnt that right?"

"..."

She was absolutely right, so I closed my mouth.

Yes. Now is not the time to hold back or worry.

Rather, its a situation where we need to push Junior to her limit, no matter how much blood she vomits.

"Everyone on this front line is risking their lives."

Junior stated calmly.

Evangeline gasped in awe as she swung the spear around a few times.

The stats were nearly identical to Lucass long sword. As long as the handling felt good, there should be no problems.

Anything you want to adjust?

No, nothing! Its a bit heavier now, but our familys spears were always a bit light! I like it better this way, it feels solid!

Evangeline cackled, swinging her cavalry spear like a windmill.

Who would have thought such tremendous power could come from such tiny arms?

...Bring me that spear later.

Thats when Kellibey whispered to me.

Its a piece of equipment with incredible potential. It might be hard now, but once you have the necessary materials, you can unlock its true power.

Typical Kellibey. Probably recognized it as a unique piece of equipment for an SSR-grade character.

Anyway, I would need the assistance of the Divine Inspiration for a proper upgrade later.

And finally, the arrows for Damien.

...

Damien squinted at each arrow, examining them carefully.

Kellibey, for some reason, looked as tense as if he were under evaluation by a judge.

That guy... has quite the discerning eye...

You can tell that?

Of course. The gaze that sees through weapons is different.

Hmm. I have no idea whats different. But Damien does have the Far-Sight skill, so it makes sense.

With these arrows...

Muttering under his breath, Damien eventually pocketed three arrows in his bag.

I will put them to good use, Master Smith.

Good, good. I believe you will handle those arrows well.

As Kellibey stroked his beard with a satisfied grin, he remembered something and pulled out more items from the back.

I almost forgot. Heres a little something extra.

What he produced was a crossbow radiating a crimson aura. Handing over the crossbow to Damien, Kellibey patted his shoulder.

I had a bit of the Devils Arrow wood leftover, so I crafted this.

Oh, thank you...

Bewildered, Damien received the crossbow with both hands. I examined its stats from the side. Lets see...

[Unleashed Agony (SR) Lv.35]

- Category: Crossbow

- Attack Power: 35-45

- Durability: 15/15

- When you hit, apply a 15% healing reduction effect. If the arrow has the same effect, they stack.

- Upon hitting, theres a 30% chance to curse. The curse applied is random.

<Expand list of applicable curses>

Curious about the curses, I expanded the list. From paralysis to bleeding, confusion, fear, a multitude of status effects popped up.

It seems to have all status abnormalities existing in the game. One of these is applied randomly? Not bad.

Isnt this a bit too generous for a service?

I made it with the leftover wood anyway. Better to be used by someone than to be thrown away.

Even so, to give such a good piece of equipment for free.

As I tried to offer something in return, Kellibey vehemently waved his hands.

No, dont try to pay! We already have a separate agreed upon price for making these weapons!

Ah, right. Thats true.

The neck of Celendion.

I had agreed to give Kellibey all the materials we acquired from defeating the Vampire King.

After all, if I paid him beforehand, it would diminish the value of the future payment.

Alright, I wont say it again. Go on now, fight well.

With a cool remark, Kellibey retreated into the blacksmith shop.

Ill be waiting for the victory report, kiddos.

Lucas, Evangeline, Damien, and I all bowed to Kellibey. Thank you!

Our weapons are now complete.

Looking at my fully equipped party members, I nodded in satisfaction.

Now all that remained was strategy.

Lets head back to Crossroad and stop by the blacksmith there too.

Standing at the teleport gate, I gave Evangeline a look.

Evangeline, lets get your armor.

Huh?

You are our front-line tanker after all. You should have some decent armor. Ive placed an order before.

Evangelines green eyes widened.

And she suddenly asked.

Is that armor pretty?!

Ask about the performance first. Performance, I say!