## Chapter 171 – Holiday
“Wow, this is freaking awesome!”
“Oh, sir! You look absolutely fantastic!”
“This is some top-notch work from the boss, ain’t it?!”
“Haha! Of course!”
The excitement level was rapidly rising.
This black quilted armor, designed like a trench coat, had the effect of completely shattering the wearer’s charm limiter, turning them into an incredibly stylish man the moment they put it on.
“Kuey kuey!”
Wearing the armor, I struck all sorts of poses, thrilled.
“Unbelievable! Such incredible martial skill!”
No lie, it was a damn cool outfit. I liked the black color, and above all, the fit of the clothes matched my superior physique perfectly. It was comfortable to wear, and the defense seemed decent.
I also liked the finishing touches and the patterns added for decoration.
I heard that they used some really good materials. The story might have been exaggerated, but after wearing it and touching it myself, I knew it wasn’t just empty talk.
It’s decent armor.
The padded armor that looked like a liner I used to wear is gone as of today.
I’ll sell it here used and put it towards buying this.
“A man’s gotta have a coat, damn it.”
It’s been so long since I wore one.
All black isn’t too much.
If you’re wearing a coat, it has to be all black.
I decided to buy it.
“Boss, hurry up and get me some battle-ready pants! Ah! Black!”
“Of course!”
Since I was going with black, I decided to buy black pants too. The pants he brought had protective leather on the thighs and very practical pockets like cargo pants on top.
I immediately put those pants on too.
“Sir! They look absolutely amazing on you! They match your hair perfectly! I think I made those clothes just to sell to you!”
“Th-that can’t be…! Clothes made to sell to me!”
I had no choice but to buy them now.
I asked the price in shock, and the boss replied passionately.
“All together, it’s 10 silver! No! I’ll give you a discount, sir! 9 silver! No! Including the used quilted armor… I’ll give it to you for the incredible price of 8 silver!”
“Deal!”
This incredible set for only 8 silver!
I spent all the money I made from raiding the kobold cave in an instant! But it didn’t matter! I already had emergency funds from my earnings in the arena!
In fact, I had quite a bit of money saved up besides that.
“Ah, and my belt is a bit worn out, so a new one…”
While I was here, I should replace the belt too. I’ve been using this for quite a while. Of course, the scabbard, multi-purpose pouch, and canteen can all be attached and detached from the belt, so it doesn’t matter.
“What the heck! I’ll give you one as a service!”
“Mister, can I come here again next time!”
“Of course!”
I left the store with a rarely high level of excitement. I should frequent this place when buying armor in the future. The boss seemed like a real pro. He knew how to make customers happy.
Good combat power comes from good equipment. Right now, I’ve become an attractive man who has both fashion and combat power.
All-black fashion with a silver-shining breastplate, gauntlets, and greaves. The shoulder armor is brown and stands out on its own, but it’s within the acceptable range of coolness. I look pretty good, even to myself.
You could call me Kim Khatt Alter.
And despite making an unbelievable impulse purchase of the quilted armor and spending 8 silver, I didn’t feel any mental shock. Buying equipment is never a waste.
It’s an investment.
An absolute investment for the future and safety.
It’s no different from paying tuition to learn swordsmanship from Karin.
I was deeply satisfied.
“I can do things like this because I’m earning money…!”
A thrill similar to buying a high-level weapon after extreme grinding in an RPG game welled up. Good! Let’s stop by the weapon shop with this momentum! Let’s pick out a decent secondary weapon!
Nothing is more exciting than choosing a new weapon!
Men love weapons no matter how old they get!
“Welcome.”
I entered the weapon shop right next door. A muscular blacksmith glanced at me once and then went back to his work. What was he making? I didn’t want to disturb him, so I quietly looked around the store.
The crude interior was filled with the smell of metal and fire.
The workshop and sales area weren’t separated at all. But somehow, I felt a sense of expertise in the atmosphere of this kind of store. I checked each weapon one by one.
Double-bladed axes, two-handed swords, short spears… Among the various brutal weapons optimized for killing, I looked for something useful as a secondary weapon. What would be good, a hand axe? Hand axes have good power and can be used for throwing.
But there’s a possibility that I won’t be able to retrieve it after throwing it.
Then there’s no way but to commit suicide.
Because it’s like throwing money away.
Thinking about that, my thoughts about the hand axe disappeared without a trace, as if malicious adult men who appeared on the beach had smashed the elaborate sandcastle that the children had worked so hard to build for fun.
Those crazy bastard sons of bitches.
What the hell are you doing in a place where kids are playing?
I’m passing on the hand axe.
Assholes.
“What are you looking for?”
The owner approached me as I was doing that.
Why can’t store owners stand seeing customers just standing still?
Anyway, yeah.
What would be good.
I guess familiar things are better, right?
“…I’m looking for a knife that I can use as a secondary weapon.”
“A knife, eh.”
At those words, the owner squatted down and rummaged through the bottom of the display stand. He quickly took out several daggers and knives and dragged a table from the corner of the store to lay out the items.
“Take your pick.”
“Oh.”
There were a total of eight.
Looking at the blades that gleamed and reflected light, it seemed that the soul of the maker was contained within. I picked up one that caught my eye. It was a large knife that looked a little less than 40cm long.
“Oh, this has a good grip.”
“You know your stuff, sir. That one’s pretty well made.”
A wide, single-edged knife.
I liked that it looked like a Rambo knife. The size was good, and when I picked it up, it was heavier than I thought, and the grip was good. When I asked the price, it was 3 silver, including the sheath.
It was a decent price, so should I go with this?
It seems like I’m spending a lot today, but I can just consider it as making future expenses in advance. Once you buy equipment, you rarely have to replace it or buy new ones. It’s better to exchange it for physical goods before wasting money.
“I’ll take this one. It’ll be perfect as a secondary weapon.”
“You have an eye for things… That kind of knife can be used for various purposes, not just for combat.”
“Yeah, well. When you’re camping or something outside.”
I took out three 1 silver coins and handed them to him. After receiving the money, he hesitated for a moment and then looked at me.
“Come to think of it, you seem like a pretty decent warrior.”
“Hehe, do I look like it?”
I smiled and responded to the unexpected compliment.
I’ve definitely become a decent warrior these days.
“Yeah, your size and… your equipment level is decent too. I have a story that someone like you might be interested in, would you like to hear it?”
“Sure, go ahead. I’m curious what kind of interesting story it is.”
Is he thinking of giving me a request? There’s no harm in listening, so I decided to listen. He put the silver coins in his pocket in response to my positive answer and opened his mouth.
“I heard that orcs have appeared in the vicinity, do you know about it? No. Since you seem like an adventurer, you probably already know. Adventurers are the fastest to hear rumors.”
What? Orcs?
Why are those bastards showing up?
“Hmm, this is the first I’ve heard of it. I’ve been training in the city recently. I didn’t have a chance to hear any rumors. Is it a famous story?”
“If I know about it, it seems famous enough. Anyway, you don’t know? Then I’ll explain it to you.”
Somehow, guys like Copson know these rumors well.
Thinking of him, I wanted to see him. I should have a drink with him sometime… To be honest, I’ve become too big of a deal to hang out with Copson, but I’m not such a heartless man as to abandon friendship.
Good.
I should meet him sometime.
“I heard that the orc groups that were defeated in the Barony of Dodens are scattered around and wandering around the vicinity. Those remnant orcs seem to be attacking the villages of the slash-and-burn farmers or the villages far from the city. There’s a reward for each of their heads… I don’t know how much, but anyway.”
The Barony of Dodens is one of the cities near Isvant. It’s called the Barony of Dodens because it’s ruled by someone named Baron Dodens, but I don’t know the details.
I still don’t really know about this other world fantasy world. There’s a lot I don’t know.
The owner continued.
Even what I’ve heard so far was useful information.
“If you happen to defeat those orcs and acquire their weapons, could you bring them to me? I’ve become interested in their weapon system. Well, it’s a desire for research. Inspiration might come to me. I’ll pay you a satisfactory price. I’m not specifically asking you to do it, but I’m saying to remember my words and bring me the orc’s weapons if you get them.”
“Hmm… Well, I understand. You’re saying to bring you the orc’s weapons if I get them. If I have the chance, I’ll definitely do that.”
“Thank you.”
I greeted him and came outside.
The remnants of the orcs reminded me of Bulverza.
If I were to pick the strongest monster I’ve ever faced one-on-one, there’s the Dryad, the gladiator orc Bulverza, and then the Kobold Guardian.
Each of them was a powerful enemy that could be classified as a formidable opponent, but the Dryad was fast but lacked weight, so its attack power was low, and Bulverza had decent strength and skill but was weakened due to aging, illness, and vision loss.
The Kobold Guardian was literally a powerful opponent. But it lacked skill and brains. It’s not enough to just be strong. Overall, I think Bulverza was probably the strongest.
Then what is a normal orc like?
I’ve never actually seen an orc in the wild, so I don’t know.
Anyway, I’ve put it in my head, so if I catch an orc, I’ll plunder its weapons.
“…What is this? What is this surging emotion?”
Then something began to boil inside me.
ㅡIt was a fighting spirit.
A desire for blood…!
I’m thinking that I want to fight an orc right now!
“Ha, haha.. haha!”
Is this the mindset of a warrior!
From good equipment, an unbelievable fighting spirit soared.
If you’ve bought new equipment, you have to test it out.
I calmed my mind. Not now. I had to buy groceries and return to the inn first. It wasn’t too late yet, but I had been delayed quite a bit. Winia would probably start yelling as soon as I went in.
I cast the active skill: Sprint and quickly moved towards the base. On the way, I didn’t forget to stop by the grocery store to buy soft bread and fruits and put them in my bag.
And then I arrived at the door of the inn.
ㅡCreak, I slowly opened the door.
The room with the curtains drawn was quite dark even though it was midday. Should I ventilate it a bit? Somehow, hot air was settling down. Of course. Looking at Winia and Claudia’s state, it was understandable that it had gotten so hot.
“Wow…”
They were naked, entangled with each other, hugging and sleeping, breathing heavily. It seemed that the two had become close in a physical sense. In particular, Winia’s breasts and Claudia’s breasts were pressed together, and it was nice to see them moving slowly each time they breathed.
This is modern art…!
I don’t know the meaning, but anyway, it’s good…!
I slowly took off my clothes so as not to wake them up and went into the shower room. After washing up, I didn’t have anything to do, so I quietly, without making a sound, packed my things, covered them with a blanket, and lay down next to Claudia.
Seeing that they’re not waking up, it seems like they overdid it when they were sick.
Why is there never a day when the wet marks on the sheets dry?
More than that, what the hell did they do together…!
Why are Winia’s breasts swollen and red!
girls skinship?