Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 85: Equipment Enhancement
Day 182 of Life in Another World
Five days after successfully processing magic iron
It has been approximately half a year since I was transported to another world.
At first, it was a solitary life in this other world, but now I live with nearly 100 villagers and enjoy a relatively prosperous life.
Since I had a hobby of playing territory development and survival games back in Japan, I think I am in an ideal environment in a sense. However, this is reality, so once I die, it's game over with no saves or retries.
Nevertheless, since we are protected by a powerful barrier, there is virtually no risk of death within the village.
Amidst all this, after six months of living within the village, an item has finally been completed that can be considered the first step towards venturing outside.
This masterpiece, created by the village's renowned master craftsman, Natsuki, is here.
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"Necklace of Barrier"
Creator: Natsuki
Rarity: ☆☆☆☆
A rare necklace embedded with a barrier jewel
When worn, it activates the following effects:
Deploys a barrier that repels unrecognized attacks
(Physical attacks, magic attacks, status ailment attacks)
※ Consumes magic essence stored in the jewel while the barrier is active
※ Can be replenished by absorbing magic essence within the village
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Truly, Haruka's advanced appraisal allows us to grasp much more detailed information than before.
First, the rarity level catches the eye. With four ☆ symbols, it definitely appears to be of high rarity. The maximum number of stars is unknown, but there's no doubt it holds significant value.
Next is the effect: "Repels unrecognized attacks." We have roughly grasped its nature through several days of testing.
It doesn't activate when one is aware of an incoming attack.
It repels both physical and magical attacks that are unrecognized. The effect on status ailment attacks is unconfirmed.
The jewel's color changes with each activation, gradually shifting from light green to black.
It automatically replenishes and returns to its original color while within the village.
It can also be replenished with the village chief's magic power.
These are the main points, but if it can defend against unexpected attacks and status ailments, not only will it significantly enhance safety during battles, but it will also greatly improve security outside the barrier. Moreover, since it can be replenished with my own magic power, I can always act with the assurance of having the barrier as a safety net.
As for the consumption of magic essence stored in the jewel, based on the color change, it seems to consume about half after approximately 20 activations. Haruka's estimation is that it can withstand around 50 activations.
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We need further testing to determine if the amount of magic essence consumed varies depending on the power of the received attack.
And then, there's the matter of weapons forged from magic iron.
The appearance is impressive, and the sharpness is outstanding, clearly surpassing regular iron swords. In addition, they possess special effects through Natsuki's skilled craftsmanship. The tasteful design on the hilt stands out.
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"Sword of Magic Iron"
Creator: Bears
Rarity: ☆☆☆
A sword crafted by tempering magic iron through special heat treatment
Enhances magic permeation rate and sharpness
Special Effect: Increased durability
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The name is simple, but the rarity and abilities are truly remarkable. Bears is listed as the creator because he took the lead in forging the swords.
In addition to enhancing magic permeation rate and sharpness, the durability is increased through a special effect. It is not only highly compatible with Touya, the magic swordsman, but it surpasses all previous swords in terms of performance when used by others as well.
For the inaugural sword, it was unanimously decided that Touya would be the owner.
According to Touya, "Even if used normally, it's already amazing... but when I channel magic power, it becomes brutal!" He was extremely excited. Everyone who witnessed Touya's combat scenes agreed that the sword's sharpness was frightening.
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At this point, we have completed five "Necklaces of Barrier" and three "Swords of Magic Iron." The current owners are as follows:
"Swords of Magic Iron":
Touya, Haruka, Rado
"Necklaces of Barrier":
Keisuke, Merinard, Urgan, Ulruk, Tsubaki
Considering that the three individuals spend more time in the town, they will be prioritized, and distribution will be based on their loyalty rankings in the future.
We discussed future plans for crafting weapons and armor using magic iron. For weapons, we requested swords, spears, and shields, while armor will primarily focus on breastplates. It seems it's also possible to incorporate the existing leather items, such as hats to protect the head or boots to protect the feet.
"Oh, don't forget about staves or wands for magic users!"
"Yes, I'd like one too."
"In that case, please make one for me as well."
Sakura, Roa, and Kyoko, the village's valuable magic users, also have high expectations for magic-related special effects. Since magic iron is a relatively lightweight material, weight shouldn't be an issue even for short staves.
"Now that I have gained confidence with this one, leave it to master craftsman Natsuki!"
"Natsuki-chan, please make it as soon as possible!"
"Got it!"
Master craftsman Natsuki and the two blacksmiths showed great enthusiasm, giving us high hopes for future equipment enhancements.
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When we gathered in the dining hall in the evening, I felt a warm sense of joy seeing everyone surrounding and chatting with the mining team.
Everyone expressed their gratitude and praise, and the members of the mining team were delighted, vividly describing their excavation experiences.
"At that time, even I was surprised!"
"I was the first one to find it! Right, Beckel-san?"
"That's right. It was quite an achievement."
"I never expected it to be there."
"It all started with my swing..."
Such everyday scenes make me hope that they will continue forever as I reflect on the passing day.
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<Author note>
In the next two episodes, 86 and 87, the story will be told from the perspective of the president of the Japan Trading Company.
The first-person pronoun "I" refers to the company president. Thank you for your support.