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Chapter 20: Blessings

Next, let's think about armor. I shared my opinion first.

"If the weapon is a lightsaber, I don't think I'd want a shield. Personally, I think something like a barrier would be the best."

In the Star Wars movie, I never saw a knight with a shield. Maybe I just don't remember, but they might have existed.

Mia raised her hand, looking a little embarrassed.

"Um, I have an idea. It's a bit embarrassing to say, though..."

"As expected of Mia-desu! Mia has great sense, so have confidence!"

Marle-san had high expectations.

"...An 'AT-like field.' It's like a wall of the mind."

"Ohh, th-that's a perfect image too!"

I couldn't help but burst into laughter. That's how she came up with it. Mia truly surprises me, going in unexpected directions.

"Hehehe, it will protect everything with its octagonal shape."

She was smiling and really excited. She must really love that anime.

"Oi oi, tell us too

Once again, I left Kukuto-san and the others behind. I'm sorry.

We explained about the barrier called the 'Wall of the Mind.'

"We can't quite grasp it either..."

Even I, who actually watched the anime, had doubts about understanding it. It would be difficult for them to comprehend through our explanation. Well, as long as Mia can imagine it, we can somehow move forward with the discussion.

"Something that can be worn and strongly conveys a sense of a 'Wall of the Mind.' Can you think of anything?"

"...Like a rejected engagement ring from a failed proposal. Just imagining it makes me feel a little teary-eyed."

"...Indeed, that could work, but it would be quite heavy."

When it came to the details, we would have to experiment during the creation process.

In addition to the barrier, we also needed actual wearable armor.

We already had an idea for that.

We would reinforce clothing that could be used for adventuring or walking around town using the "Tampering" skill.

That way, it would be light and wouldn't tire us out, but it would have more defense than armor.

My "Tampering" skill can only change one character of the status.

With only one digit, the maximum defense would be 9, so we'll have to ask them to make clothes with a defense value in the double digits.

"Kukuto, can you tell how well something you make works?"

"Yeah, we can tell. It's a benefit of being a dwarf. Dwarves have three blessings: 'smithing,' 'processing,' and 'appraisal.'"

They explained the effects of each blessing.

'Smithing': Forging metal to produce items.

'Processing': Modifying and reinforcing performance.

'Appraisal': Discerning the value and authenticity of items.

"Wow, that's an amazing ability!"

All dwarves possess these blessings. Fixed skills for professions seem to be separate from the blessings though.

By the way, Mr. Kukuto's occupation is "Advanced Blacksmith" with the skill "Alloying," and Marle's is "Advanced Artificer" with the skill "Enchantment."

"Alloying" increases the strength and quality of metals, and "Enchantment" allows the addition of properties that align with the material.

After that, we continued to brainstorm equipment ideas until noon, and our equipment was finalized.

・Lightsaber

・Accessories for the mental barrier, "Heart Wall Barrier"

・Upper and lower clothing that can be worn for adventures or strolling in town

・Accessories for poison resistance, paralysis resistance, and mental attack resistance

It appears that the necessary materials for production can be provided from the materials Kukuto and Marle have.

Normally, we would need a lot of rare materials for these, but we were told that using our skills to prepare the materials would be much more efficient.

So for the next two days, I stayed in the workshop and continued making equipment.

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"It's done! Finally, everything's done. I-I can't go on anymore. I'm going to sleep..."

"I-I can't do it anymore either. Hoo..."

Kukuto and Marle said and fell asleep on the floor and table.

"I can't do it anymore either. I can't keep my eyes open..."

Mia also fell asleep.

These three people repeated trial and error earnestly, from material creation to blacksmithing.

I only helped with the "Tampering" skill and assisting Mia in visualizing.

Since I was still pretty energetic, I went out to buy alcohol and food for a celebration when everyone woke up, to commemorate the completion of our equipment.

― Evening

As I was preparing the celebratory meal, everyone began to wake up.

"Hmm? I smell something delicious."

"You cooked for us?"

"Yes, I thought we could have a celebration for the completion of our equipment. So please help tidy up the table."

Kukuto and I cleaned up, while Mia and Marle prepared the food and drinks.

― Everyone took their seats.

At Kukuto-san's signal, we made a toast and naturally praised each other.

Back when I was in Japan, I didn't enjoy company drinking parties. They were painful, with complaints about work, the company, and the boss.

But this drinking party is the best!

Kukuto, Maruru, and Mia.

Although it had only been a few days since we met, they were the best companions I had ever had in my life!

Was it because of fatigue? Or the effects of alcohol? Or the relief of finding my place in this different world?

I couldn't pinpoint the exact reason, but I was feeling very sentimental.

However, at this moment, it felt incredibly pleasant.

Perhaps everyone else felt the same way because a warm atmosphere enveloped the room, and it became quiet.

At that moment, Kukuto suddenly spoke up.

"Takumi, will you and your friends also go defeat the Demon Lord?"

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