NOVEL WEB Chapter 205
Chapter 205. New Equipment
Penthouse of Amatsugahara Corporation. The Bon Festival is approaching, and the midsummer sun is at its peak.
Boujin Amano was in the living room, curiously eyeing the clothes laid out on the table. Several outfits and weapons were prepared.
“So this is the new equipment. It’s quite something…”
“It’s cool, isn’t it, Boujin-san!”
Excitedly, Shizuku, a charming and cute beauty, my partner, whispered near my ear.
Today is the unveiling of the new equipment brought by Serika. Therefore, Shizuku appeared in full gear. She happily danced like a fairy in the intricately designed new equipment.
“The new kimono is also great! Even the genius Yukihana-chan acknowledges Serika’s crafting skills.”
“That’s right, that’s right. This armor I’ve crafted showcases the pinnacle of my current skills. I put my all into making sure everyone would like it.”
A mysterious kimono with patterns that change depending on the angle. From butterflies to phoenixes, goldfish to rabbits. A beautiful kimono, albeit erotic with its short hem and revealing thighs once worn.
“Yukihana’s kimono is made for combat. It’s highly defensive with resistance to various elements. Plus, it enhances punches and kicks. The kimono takes the damage for you whether you punch or kick. It’s an A-rank equipment. It will definitely multiply Yukihana’s power.”
Serika proudly puffs out her chest. She’s wearing a revealing outfit that emphasizes her chest. She glances at me occasionally, blushing not with allure but with cuteness.
“Shizuku Defender!”
Shizuku performs repeated somersaults in front of me, also adorable. According to Serika’s explanation, Yukihana’s expression turns subtle as she gazes at the kimono in her hand.
“Hmm… Didn’t I mention something that concerns you? Will this kimono tear as it takes damage?”
“Don’t worry, it has auto-repair. If 20% remains, it will repair itself in a few hours! The kimono’s name is ‘Hoo Hin’!”
Serika affirms casually. It seems the kimono tears with each attack. Quite a performance. As for me… No comment.
Of course, Yukihana didn’t say she was relieved. She shouts angrily, her face red with embarrassment.
“Can I really relax? Yukihana-chan is not the erotic type! Also, I don’t like ‘Hoo Hin’. I foresee a future where I’m killed by a stray arrow!”
“Don’t worry. I think that’s just Zhuge Liang’s trap. I don’t think a man as smart as him would be killed by a stray arrow. Plus, didn’t I prepare innerwear and tights? They’re just hard to break and have high defense, so you won’t end up naked.”
On the table are not only kimonos but also simple innerwear and tights. Serika seems to have thought ahead. It seems you can prevent being naked, but Yukihana seems unsure.
“Innerwear and tights for kimonos… Yukihana’s sense is being questioned.”
“Just with modified kimonos, your sense is weird enough. Isn’t that good?”
Yukihana’s sense is a bit strange. Or rather, fairy machines seem to have some mysterious preferences. It’s definitely erotic, so let’s keep quiet.
To my blunt words, Yukihana reluctantly takes off the kimono she was wearing and starts putting on a new one. A girl with zero shame who quickly undresses. Didn’t she say she wasn’t the erotic type?
I’d like to say it’s a good view, but my eyes are occupied by Shizuku. She swiftly moved while watching Yukihana deliberately change clothes.
“Mmm. Master’s reactions are so dull and boring.”
Only Yukihana’s voice is heard, complaining while changing into Hoo Hin. Sorry, but don’t expect such reactions from me. I’m not that young anymore.
“That’s right. I expected reactions like showing off and getting violent, but Boujin-san is always like this.”
Shizuku agrees too. She lets go of the palm covering my eyes, looking uninterested, and tightly hugs me from behind. The soft warmth of Shizuku is soothing.
“Well then, let’s move on.”
Seeing Shizuku, Serika seems like she wants to say something, but she changes the subject without saying anything.
“My clothes are too big and I have to pull them off.”
The girl had excess fabric in the hem, dragging the pants. A long white coat with a hood and long white pants. Although it was all white clothing, magic circles were embroidered densely without any gaps. It was such an outfit, but it was clearly worn on clothes. It won’t fit unless you grow a few years older and grow up.
“I adjusted the size to fit your true form. The effect is to stock auxiliary magic. You can stock up on magic as much as the number of auxiliary magic circles, so you can use it well. This should have been the best equipment since ancient times. The name is ‘Starry Seasons’.”
The girl wore the equipment, covered her face so deep that she couldn’t see it, and swung the flabby hem happily while Serika watched happily while pointing her index finger.
“… Cleaning… I like it.”
The voice of a young girl who deeply buried her face in the hood sounds happy. I thought the sound of the word was weird, but I decided not to mind.
Anyway, it is understood that the equipment of the two is quite high performance. Serika’s words and actions towards the girl are strange, but it’s too late. It seems to be a good friend.
“Aren’t Yukihana-chan’s clothes and names different? It would be better to decide Yukihana-chan’s kimono name and name in a cool way.”
I’ll ignore Yukihana’s behavior that I don’t understand well.
So, my equipment. Black coat with blue armored clothes. It’s a mechanical outfit like a SF movie. It’s equipped with mechanical tricks, and metallic armor covers various places. It looks cool, but…
“It’s cool! If you wear this, you’ll gather attention from everyone. You’ll definitely stand out.”
Cheering and jumping with joy, Shizuku said, but…
“You can’t wear this casually. It stands out too much. Doesn’t this make machine sounds?”
Walking around town wearing armored clothes that make a sound like “Wing-Gasha”, Shizuku will be happy, but I’m not happy at all.
“Just by being all black, I think it stands out, but it’s definitely tough to wear reinforced clothes casually. So I used the Philosopher’s Stone! Try charging with mana!”
Then, change and come back, and finish changing, it’s still a sturdy equipment. The feeling is rough, and there is a sense of incongruity in the equipment and the heavy body.
I thought it wasn’t a rare mistake for Serika, but I send my gaze while touching the clothes, and she raises her chest even more proudly with a high nose.
It seems like there’s a secret… Well then, let’s try using mana.
I channel a bit of mana from within me into the armored suit, synchronizing it with my magical power. As the mana gradually permeates the armor, the discomfort fades away. The once bulky armor transforms into something as casual as a regular jacket and jeans.
“By synchronizing mana with magical power, I can freely adjust the hardness of the Serika alloy… Ahem, the Philosopher’s alloy. That’s why I can use it like everyday clothes.”
“Hardness level 10, Diamond Power!”
The devilish general jumps up with excitement, but I wonder about its performance. That’s what really matters. Also, the name of the alloy felt a bit strange, or is it just me?
“The Philosopher’s Stone synchronizes with Bōjin’s magical power. It amplifies magic operation by enhancing magic power. Also, it boosts status through power assistance. Depending on the high magic power, the performance changes, which is perfect for Bōjin. And that’s not all. It includes mana consumption reduction, physical and magical defense, all attribute defense increase, status abnormality resistance, and automatic barrier activation. The barrier can handle physical, magical, and status abnormality types. It also includes automatic regeneration, unlike dungeon items, without any disadvantages!”
“It’s worth boasting about. The performance is indeed impressive, but… there’s still something unsettling about it?”
It’s a splendid performance, tailored perfectly for me, but something feels off. Shouldn’t my mana control make it fit perfectly without any discomfort?
“I used most of the magical tools I received from Chiba City. The equipment rank is close to S-rank, but since Bōjin has low stats, he carries a penalty with the equipment. That’s probably the reason for the discomfort. Despite that, Bōjin manages to draw out its performance. Its name is ‘Philosopher’.”
“Well… if I raise my stats, will this equipment’s performance improve even more?”
“It sounds like you’re saying you made this from scratch, but I’ve seen the design plans before. It wasn’t made back then, though. You’re quite the copycat, Serika-chan.”
“I finished it, so I think it’s fine to take credit for it. You can praise me, you know.”
While Serika counters with a smirk, I’ll just keep quiet about having seen this equipment once before. It seemed more polished than what I’m wearing now, but maybe the materials and crafting skills are different. Sorry, Serika, but I’ll let it slide.
“The long coat has surveillance inhibition, long-range attack inhibition, automatic regeneration, recognition inhibition, and a simple barrier. It’s B-rank, so it doesn’t have impressive performance. Its name is ‘Crow’. Also, the magic crystal bracelet just boosts magic attacks and reduces mana consumption.”
Made of black crystal, it’s a bracelet that you don’t hold, making it easy to use. I’m satisfied with it.
“It’s enough. Thank you, Serika.”
“Hehehe. You’re allowed to pat me, you know?”
“Serika-chan is saying such a calculated line! Don’t be fooled, Bōjin-san! Before you pat me, please tell me about the performance of my equipment!”
Serika reaches out for a pat, but Huki grabs her and shakes her playfully.
“You’re going to get dizzy like that. Your equipment is also there.”
“It looks like a denim jacket and jeans to me? It doesn’t seem to have much power, does it?”
Huki tilts her head in confusion, holding what looks like new equipment that could be sold anywhere. It does feel subtle. It’s understandable that Huki’s expression would show dissatisfaction with this equipment. The sword only has a large sapphire embedded in its hilt.
“I’ve maximized self-regeneration for both. Also, durability is maximized. The sword can create a crystal blade. Its name is ‘Do Not Break’. The clothes are ‘Do Not Break’. It’s not a name or anything special! It’s just a simple request!”
“It’s perfect for you who breaks things easily! That’s enough, right? With that equipment!”
“Serika-chan, who quickly breaks equipment, is not good. Please make a more elaborate weapon!”
As the two argue and grab each other, I yawn peacefully.