NOVEL WEB
Chapter 82.1 - The First Year at the Academy - The First Step (1)
As the sun rose, it was probably the moment when the North Gate opened.
While still fast asleep, Ted and Gemma came rushing in.
They knocked on the front door, shouting, "Open up!", their noise also brought Nails along.
"Are you debt collectors or something?!"
I'm protesting, but these children paid no attention, captivated by the toys in front of them.
They continuously urged me, and I ended up leaving home earlier than planned.
Breos Shop was located near the East Gate.
Lola had described it as a small shop, but it was much larger than the surrounding stores.
Lola and Elliott were waiting in front of the shop and nodded at us.
Why is everyone so eager?
"Sorry to keep you waiting."
"I just arrived as well. I can't keep Alter-sama waiting. You made the right decision."
"Thanks to these guys."
Understanding the situation from Ted and the others who were fidgeting, Elliott smiled.
"Well then, everyone, please come inside."
Invited by Lola, we entered Breos Shop.
Inside the shop, shelves lined up horizontally from the entrance, displaying many miscellaneous goods in a cramped manner.
There were items that adventurers would handle, but also many daily necessities for the residents.
As Lola called out, a couple in their thirties immediately appeared.
"Welcome. Alter-sama, everyone."
The two introduced themselves as Colton and Paula.
After returning their greetings, I turned to the couple.
"Have you heard the story?"
"Yes. These people will be escorting our daughter."
"That's right. I'll be accompanying you for a while, so rest assured. I may be D-ranked, but…"
When I showed them my adventurer ID around my neck, the couple's gaze gathered on it.
"And they have made a living on the grasslands and in the forest for many years. They're more reliable than inexperienced F-rank adventurers. I'll vouch for them."
"We'll do our best!"
Ted and the others chimed in, and the couple smiled.
And then, it was time to choose weapons.
They seemed prepared, as various weapons were displayed on one corner of the shelf. Ted and the others looked excited as they carefully examined them.
From what I could see, they were all used goods, but they seemed to be well-maintained. They wouldn't give us weapons on the verge of breaking when they were entrusting their precious daughter's life to us.
I looked for daily necessities and new weapons to avoid getting in everyone's way.
As for magical tools. Ah, there they are.
There were shelves behind the counter, displaying magical tools and weapons.
Hung tags like [Fixed Light], and [Easy Flint] are written on them. It seemed there were many practical magical tools.
As for the weapons, written except for the price, there were no details.
However, judging from the prices, they didn't seem to be very powerful.
In this world, there are magical creatures that ordinary weapons cannot harm, but there are hardly any creatures that had resistance to all four attributes. So as a user of all six attributes, I can easily handle them, and depending on the situation, I can also use a lightweight two-handed sword.
After making a round, I returned to find Ted and the others testing the weight and grip of the weapons in a different area.
It seemed they had narrowed down their choices to some extent.
Since no one was around, I also started browsing the used weapons.
Lola had specified one-handed swords and blunt weapons like maces, so either should be available.
Oh, there's a curved sword.
There was only one curved single-edged sword, a scimitar, lined up.
As I instinctively took a stance with it, it surprisingly felt comfortable.
I had seen curved swords countless times in my previous life. Perhaps I'm more suited to this than a two-handed sword.
"We have other options as well."
Colton noticed my expression and called out to me.
"We didn't bring out the scimitars because there isn't much demand for them."
"Can I see them?"
"I'll bring them out right away."
Colton went to the back and returned with a few swords, accompanied by a shopkeeper.
I looked over the displayed scimitars.
From this perspective, they had more character compared to straight swords. Some had a deeper curve, wider and longer blades, and larger curved guards.
Among them, I noticed a large scimitar.
The blade was slender, resembling a katana, but with a much deeper curve.
"So this is a Shamshir."
"Indeed."
It's a name I often heard in fantasy settings.
It seemed meant for two-handed use, as it was heavier and longer than a typical scimitar. The blade length was not much different from my height.
"May I draw it?"
"Please do."
Colton assisted me, and I unsheathed it.
Then, in the gaps between the shelves, I swung it slowly.
It was heavier than it looked, but still lighter than a lightweight two-handed sword.
The slightly shorter blade made it seem more manageable once I got used to it.
"I have a question. Will proficiency increase for both [Curved Sword] and [Two-handed Sword] when using a Shamshir?"
"I'm not entirely sure… My knowledge of combat is limited, but…"
Colton prefaced and mentioned that the Shamshir wielder he met in the past excelled in both techniques.
However, it was unclear if its extensive use of the shamshir's result.
"At the very least, proficiency with [Curved Sword] will improve."
"Yes, that is certain."
I adjusted my grip and swung it a few more times to confirm.
Alright, let's try using this for a while…
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