Chapter 24: Equipment Acquisition

Name：I Was a Sword When I Reincarnated Author：
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Chapter 24: Equipment Acquisition

「Gahahaha! Sorry for leaving you alone, miss!」

「Un.」

『I’m enough in terms of weaponry. I’d like you to make me a sheath instead, is that fine?』

「Ou! I’ll make the best sheath you’ve ever seen!」

『We can’t pay you too much, though...... We want other equipment as well, after all.』

「Is that so~? How much is your budget?」

『Leaving some for lodging and medicine, about 150,000 Gorudo.』

We’ll be buying cheap protective gear, but Gallus is a renowned Magic Blacksmith. 150,000 might be a bit low.

「Really. Alright, because I like you guys, I’ll sell you one set of equipment and a sheath for that much.」

『Is that really alright? I’m saved.』

「This much is fine! Then, what kind of armor would you like? I may be a Blacksmith, but I can also work with leather. I don’t mind whatever you choose.」

『Hmm. Well, what do you think?』

「Lighter is good.」

「Leather then. My recommendation is to use steel to strengthen the areas that cover your vitals.」

「I see.」

「What about headgear?」

「Better with none. Bad visibility.」

「Then, perhaps an earring for Beastmen? There’re types that don’t need a piercing, if you’d like.」

「Nn.」

「Just a moment, then.」

Old man Gallus takes multiple pieces of equipment out from a storehouse of some sort. There’re various kinds.

「Try out whichever one catches your eye.」

Name :Remodeled Breastplate of the Flame Bull

DEF :88 Durability :330/330

Effect :Fire Resistance ↑ Low

Name :Remodeled Gauntlet of the Paralysis Clawed Cat

DEF :39 Durability :160/160

Effect :Impact Resistance ↑ Low, Paralysis Resistance ↑ Low

Name :Boots of the Poison Wyrm

DEF :52 Durability :200/200

Effect :Poison Resistance ↑ Low

Name :Mithril Earring of the Cat Tribe

DEF:10 Durability:100/100

Effect :Magic Resistance ↑ Low

As a set, the DEF adds up to 189.

It’s weaker than the Guild Master’s equipment, but compared to most Adventurers around town it’s a bit strong. It’s better equipment than I had expected to receive.

The main color of the equipment is black, which suits Fran better than I had anticipated. In addition, two pieces of clothing without any defensive properties were also tailored for her.

『Is it alright giving us such strong equipment?』

「That’s right...... Even with materials provided, the price usually wouldn’t dip below 2,000,000 Gorudo.」

『Seriously? That’s absolutely impossible.』

「This material... Is it fine if I take it all?」

『Aah, yeah that’s fine.』

「Then, the negotiations’ll be simple. There’re far too many materials for the equipment of the young lady alone, so I’ll buy the surplus materials. For the price, how about we settle with a complete offset of the crafting cost?」

『That’d be a great help.』

「Alright, deal.」

「How long?」

「It’ll take one month.」

『It’ll take longer than expected,』

「What are you saying? That time is already pushing it! Well, that’s just because of the material, of course. It’s an odd job, for sure, but thankfully there’re enough raw materials to work with, so it’ll work out one way or another.」

『It can’t be helped. What do you think, Fran?』

「Nn. Looking forward.」

「Ou! Leave it to me!」

Old man Gallus then proceeds to prepare several iron barrels to load the body of the Slime Lord into. The slime seems to have multiple uses.

「I’ve looked already, but... Are there no Magic Stones in these?」

「None.」

「Really. That’s too bad.」

『Can Magic Stones be used in equipment as well?』

「Ou. During creation, I can mix them in. For example, using the fang of this Doppel Snake assures a Poison Resistance effect for armor; for weapons, toxic effects would be expected. However, those effects could increase with the addition of the Doppel Snake’s Magic Stone. Using other stones would also apply an effect, but the materials have a natural affinity with the Magic Stone of the same kind.」

To think that Magic Stones had such a use... Unfortunately, their Magic Stones have already been absorbed by me. Perhaps I should leave Magic Stones that have Skills I have already in the future. They can be absorbed from storage at any time if they turn out useless.

『I’ll be careful in the future.』

「Ou, that’s good then.」

『Then I suppose we’ll take our leave for today.』

「Bye bye.」

『I’m sorry for troubling you in various ways.』

「Hahaha! Just look forward to the finished products! Make sure to come back for the sheath in 3 days, too.」

『Understood.』

Because we had processed the materials, strong armors could be ordered. Really, it was quite a good encounter.

『You look good, Fran. You match the look of a fledgling Adventurer to a tee.』

「Thank you.」

『Next is...... Do you need underwear?』

「 ? Not really.」

『I-Is that so?』

Because she said so, it’s alright, right?

No, that won’t do. Certainly the hurdle is high when it comes to lingerie and undergarments, but if I back away now, I’ll end up running away forever! If I do so, Fran will lose quality as a lady!

Here and now, I must take the offensive!

『That’s no good. We’re going to buy some underwear!』

Note:

“Wyrm” should actually be “Sub/Inferior Flying Dragon”, but “Boots of the Poison Sub-Dragon” sounds kinda... Well... Weird. Especially because the Wyvern way back when was a sub-dragon of sorts, making the identity of the boots’ materials quite vague compared to other gear. If you have a better recommendation, lay it on me. 劣飛竜.