Since we came to the capital with much effort, we can’t just return right away. We still have quite a bit of money, so we decided to go shopping here. Perhaps I should I say, it was done without deciding. I wouldn’t be able to act against the three of the female camp wouldn’t you agree.
We temporarily entrust the carriage to the inn (We had planned not to stay here so we had to pay a fee) and decided that we will would gather here again in 3 hours.
The three girls seem to be moving together, but I decided to move somewhere else. I won’t become your baggage carrier. Besides, I also have things I want to buy.
Now then, I confirm the place on the…map…It’s wide…. As expected of a royal capital. Is it possible to search? Armor…shop…click….
Some pins fell on the map when I searched it and showed the locations of the armor shops. Etto, The nearest one is……in front?
When I looked up, there was an armor shop with a shield hung up as a sign board. I didn’t even need to use the search function….
[Welcome]
When I entered inside, there were various shields and armor, gauntlets and helmets, etc laid out. Behind the counter is a happily smiling, nice looking shopkeeper.
[Excuse me, can I see that for a bit?]
[Please, by all means. Please pick them up and see them.]
I decline the shopkeepers offer and view the armor carefully. I bought the sword for the first guild task but, somehow we postponed the protective gear. I’ll buy now since it’s a good opportunity. Since I’m already in the royal capital, I want to buy something good if possible.
But, what to do….I consider mobility important, I don’t think I’ll be suited for a metal armor. It will be difficult to move in a full body armor.
So, it will have to be a sort of lightweight equipment like leather armor….
[Excuse me, which is your best armor here? Ah, all except metal]
[Anything other than metal is it? If so then this spotted rhinoceros armor is the best]
[Spotted rhinoceros?]
[As the name suggests, it’s rhino with a spotted design. This armor was made from that hide and it is stronger and more durable than a normal leather armor]
I try hitting the armor repeatedly and it’s certainly tough.
[But, this is still less than metal armor?]
[That is, well…if it’s not enchanted with magical power then it is ordinary]
Magic enchantment. If I remember correctly, it was appending magic power on tools. There are a staggering few number of them, like the ones found in ancient ruins or heirlooms released from fallen nobles. Such are the only ways they are obtainable.
[Are there any enchanted armor here?]
[We don’t sell them here nee. Because those kinds of things are considerably expensive. I think the armor shop [Belkut] in east street have them but only nobles does business over there]
The shop owner answers with a troubled face. A noble purveyor huh. It might be a little impossible. Wait a minute?
[Does that shop accept this perhaps?]
[What is, this… ? Th, this is the Duke House’s !? Is honored guest perhaps related to the Duke house !?]
The shop owner’s complexion changed when I showed the medal which I got from the Duke..
[If that’s the case, I think that it is all right, the Duke’s house guarantees social status, there shouldn’t be any problem.]
I paid a tip to apologize for taking his time with a silver coin and left the shop. I travel towards [Belkut] while watching the map.
Although I began to understand while walking in the royal capital. But I’m once again surprised that there are other various other races other than humans. They are called demi-humans and they hold various traits specific to their race but, what I was surprised at above all is the existence of beastmen.
I didn’t see them in Rifflet at all, but beastmen are noticeable here and there. Although I said beastmen, they’re the ones with a human body and an animal head, not something like the so-called Minotaur.
For example that fox beast girl that’s approaching in front of me. Everything is the same as any other human with the exception of the ears and tail. The ears sticking above her head are the same color as her long blond hair with black at the tip, on the contrary the tip of the tail growing out is white.
Other than the ears atop their heads, they also have ears at the same position as humans. I’m sure Lindsey said you can use this to distinguish between the main and sub, but I don’t know the details.
Oh? Somehow that fox child, seems to be looking around restlessly like she’s looking for something……is she lost by any chance? She has a terribly troubled face. even so, is anyone even going to help? Even cities in this world are cold hearted ne..
…Ok, I’ll call out to her.
[Um, is something wrong?]
[Hiya, hiya ! What ith it!]
Ah, bit her tongue. She opens her eyes wide and look in my direction. Please calm down, I am not a suspicious person…….I’m not suspicious right?, probably. Don’t lose confidence and get scared now.
[Well, it seems like you are troubled with something. I was wondering what was wrong]
[Ah, Um, um I, I got separated from my companion……]
As I thought she’s lost.
[F, for when I got lost, we decided on a rendezvous spot, but I don’t know where that place is either……]
Fox-san begins to feel despondent and lowers her voice. Her ears and the tail seem to be feebly hanging down, too.
[Where’s that meeting place?]
[Etto…I’m sure it’s a magic shop called [Luca] desu]
Magic shop [Luca] huh. I take out my smartphone and used the map search. It’s here, it’s here. It’s a shop along the way to [Belkut], just right.
[I’ll guide you if it’s to that store. I was going in that direction too]
[Is that true !? Thank you very muth!]
Ah, bit her tongue again. Somehow this child can’t calm down. I wonder if she’s younger than Elsie. I think somewhere around 12, 13.
According to the map, we walk down this road. Her name seems to be called Alma.
[Is Touya-san sightseeing in the capital?]
[No, it’s for a job. But it’s already finished. How about you?]