NOVEL WEB Chapter 223.2
Chapter 223.2. New Technology
Serika-san, who must have been the original explainer, snatched away the explanation materials and, after briefly skimming through them, walked away while waving her index finger. …What should we do? She’s completely forgotten about us, it seems.
“I want to see the performance of this.”
In response to Inochi-chan, who was pulling on my sleeve, I nodded. I’ve only heard about the effects through others, so I want to see it. It sounds very interesting.
Seeing Serika-san’s back, we eagerly followed behind. We had never been to the training ground either.
With a bit of childlike enthusiasm, Hana followed along.
The training ground was a vast room with exposed concrete, where several well-built individuals were waiting. Seeing this, Serika-san spread her hand and began to explain.
“Modified Breeze Ring. Let me show you the performance of the equipment utilizing it!”
With an exaggerated gesture, Serika-san signaled the waiting people. She’s incredibly adaptable.
When a person with a bow and arrow stepped forward, Serika continued her explanation.
“First, let’s see the strength of the tank role.”
“Alright. It’s my turn now!”
Next, a large person with a tower shield stepped forward. I recognized him. In fact, he was a friend. It was Ohki-san.
Confidently holding the tower shield, Ohki-san smiled widely. The tower shield had six Breeze Crystals attached in a circular pattern.
“This is a magical shield, the Breeze Shield, which overlaps the power of the crystals to completely block low-level arrows and magic. It uses mana to activate.”
With a snap of her fingers, Serika-san signaled the person with the bow and arrow to draw and aim at Ohki-san. Panicking, Ohki-san raised the tower shield to protect himself.
As everyone watched, the archer aimed at Ohki-san. The arrow flew accurately towards Ohki-san’s tower shield, but as the Breeze Crystals glowed, a breeze was generated, overlapping and transforming into a powerful wind, easily blowing the arrow away.
“Ohhh!”
“With this, goblin archers and shamans are no longer a threat.”
“This will definitely advance our dungeon exploration!”
The spectators were amazed by the effect. I was equally surprised, mouth agape. Inochi-chan also had her mouth open in astonishment. This shield is incredible. If we fought goblins, we would understand how dangerous archers and shamans can be.
“Isn’t it? The crystals can be used up to 30 times. The effect lasts for one hour.”
“Hmph… As expected of Nanena and Serika. A genius at creating such trick weapons.”
Inochi-chan muttered in admiration. If this equipment spreads, dungeon exploration might be possible without relying on the defender’s familiars.
“We also plan to sell a [Basic] skill series as a general-purpose product. Normally, the growth skill crystals are monopolized and sold by the Ashikaga family, but these are [fixed] skill performances. It’s a different category.”
“Serika-chan? I also think it’s a different category. Such ideas are really wonderful.”
“Wait, wait! I think it’s the same category, right? The Ashikaga family has promised to exclusively sell these too!”
A kind-looking woman spoke harshly, and the large, seemingly protective warrior protested.
Oh dear, the woman laughed lightly and firmly insisted it was a different category. She seems different from her appearance. …Indeed, people from the inner town are scary.
“Well then, next, let’s show the power of the fire-resistant leather armor. Mage, can you prepare the magic?”
“Understood. I’ll use [Fire Arrow].”
“Then, please.”
At Serika-san’s words, a person with a staff stepped forward. The people around gathered the tower shield from Ohki-san and handed him the leather armor instead.
…Huh? Isn’t someone else supposed to show the power of the leather armor?
“Wait, wait a moment. Wasn’t I done after the tower shield?”
Ohki-san, confused as he was handed the leather armor. It seems the plan has changed.
“What are you talking about? Didn’t the lottery decide that all the subsequent tests would be done by Ohki?”
“No, I didn’t know anything about a lottery?”
When a companion answered nonchalantly, Ohki-san tilted his head in confusion.
“We did a lottery in the morning.”
“Yeah, you had bad luck.”
“Your pay is good though.”
“I was late in the morning! Due to a hangover!”
“Yeah, you were late.”
“I saw it.”
“Being late was your fault.”
“Wait, wait. I’m sorry. Yesterday, a generous guy rented out the whole tavern and treated everyone to as much alcohol as they wanted. Sorry.”
“Don’t worry about it. There’s no need to apologize.”
“I’ll tie you to a wooden stick so you can endure it.”
“Don’t be modest. We’re not holding a grudge for not inviting us.”
They seemed to be good friends. Ohki-san was tied to a wooden stick with ropes. It seems he’ll show the fire resistance next. I decided to leave them to their kind demeanor and spoke to Inochi-chan.
“Let’s go home soon and make curry. Shall we?”
“We’ve seen the skills and their effects, so there’s no problem.”
Nodding and puffing up with anticipation for the curry, Inochi-chan and I decided to head home.
I remembered that the defender said we’d finally establish an adventurers’ guild because this armor is so amazing.
What is an adventurers’ guild, I wonder? The sound of it is exciting.
I heard some kind of scream, but it must be just my imagination.