I went towards the gloves section next. Up till now, the possibility that I wasnt taking into consideration was the one where my hands or fingers might get injured or even cut off during a monster attack. If something like that happened to me, I would end up unable to hold up Durandal, meaning that I would become defenseless, and I dont want to test if its HP Absorption Skill can also heal mutilations. That is why I thought that I should also wear something to protect my hands. While we are on the matter oh what I want right now, I want something that is going to make my DEF stat skyrocket, but it needs to be at an affordable price. It wouldnt be worth it if it made me blow all of my hard-earned money on it, dont you agree? And it should also look good, making others look at me with jealous eyes. That being said, price is the most important factor to me right now, and by the look of it, the only category of equipment that has all of the above marks checked out is the Leather brand of equipment.
In the gloves section, there are two available choices: Leather Gloves and Leather Mittens. The difference between the two lies in he fingers: gloves have the spaces for all five fingers properly divided, while a mitten is divided into a thumb part and the rest of the fingers, making it similar to a protective glove used in kendo practice. When it comes to the sheer usability they are probably more or less the same. However, none of those two goes beyond the wrist, all the way to the elbow, covering the entire arm, but since the store does not have anything else besides those two, I just bought one pair of each. Im sure that both of them will prove useful in different situations, I just have to figure out what those situations will be.
Next I moved to the helmet section. That is the only part left to get since Ive already bought myself something for the torso, arms and feet. Just like with everything else, I think I will go with the Leather series, because you know, consistency. And also, price. But just from a first glance alone I can already tell that its not going to be something that I would like to wear on my head at all times, because it looks like one of those oversized bicycle helmets worn by the road racers.
Master, I have finished picking the Wooden Shield. I have ultimately decided to go with this one.
Roxanne showed up with a Wooden Shield in hand. It was one of those three with the Skill Slots which I have presented to her.
A question for you: do you have anything against headwear?
Not at all. Moreover, its always better to have something protecting your head if youre going into battle, be it with a monster or a human.
I see. Then here you go.
I placed a Leather Hat on Roxannes head, and it immediately adjusted itself to the size of her head. That magic is amazing, but the way how it works remains a complete mystery to me. Now it completely covers her doggy ears, hiding them from view. Depending on our situation something like that might ne necessary if we wouldnt want to attract too much attention to ourselves, but if I had a say in the matter then I would opt for not hiding Roxannes cutest characteristic from the rest of the world. They are just too fluffy to be treating them like that!
Okay that should give me six new Skill Slots.
Yeah, most probably. Just tell me, does it just look cool, or does it also provide good protection from the rain and wind?
That it does indeed. It might not look like it, but it is also quite warm, so its a good choice of clothing even for colder days.
So that basically covers the protection against all the basic elements no matter the weather.
Yes, I think Im going to take it after all.
If its going to be so handy, then I think I wouldve bought it even if it was not available in the black variant.
Of course. That will be 4000 Nar, please.
Wait, 4000? Wasnt there supposed to be oh, right.
On second thought, lemme grab something else real quick. You want a cloak as well, Right, Roxanne? Oh, who am I kidding, of course you want. Go ahead, choose whichever one you like, and dont forget: youre choosing for yourself, not for me.
That was a close one. I almost forgot that if I buy only one thing then my 30% discount wont activate, just like when I ordered only hot water back at the inn. So, in order for it to kick in, I just have to buy another thing. I do feel kinda bad though, using Roxanne as a means of getting a discount, but its for her benefit as well so hey, silver lining.
Uhm are you sure its okay to buy something so expensive for me if its not absolutely necessary?