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Traits of a Demi-HumanWe took turns sleeping until morning came. At around noontime, a certain incident occurred. We were hunting some Usapiru which had appeared before us.
“Nothing lasts for an eternity. So it was inevitable for this knife to break.”
“Hai.”
On a side note, I've become a Lvl 11 and so has Raphtalia. Along the way we had encountered several monsters, but we somehow managed to get by with my spare knife. Later on, we sold off our spoils, including the compounded medicine, for a grand total of 70 silver coins. Chari chari*...[1]
“You mean a knife?”
We should be able to cover our living expenses by camping outdoors. And there wouldn’t be a problem with food if we skinned the Usapiru[2] for their meat. I stopped thinking about that for now. Since I didn’t have a favorite store or know of any other good places to shop, I at least wanted to know more about the details of our purchased equipment.
“Un.”
I heard a grumbling noise coming from behind me.
“Didn’t you just eat a moment ago!?”
Just how many times a day were you planning to eat!
We need to start hunting again as soon as possible. At this rate our food expenses alone will bring us to ruin.
“Sorry about that. I thought the blood-clean coating would take care of everything, so I didn’t plan for it beforehand.”
However, the blood of the Usapiru stained the weapon. Not only that, but the blade seemed to deteriorate even faster because of improper care.
“Un!”
Alright, let's get down to business.
“And how about you?” “I don’t need any.” “You don’t want anything?”
Didn’t those dipshit Heroes once say that: 'shields are easy at the beginning, but suck towards the endgame?' That's why I didn’t feel the need to buy myself equipment until we got to the point where I start taking damage.
“I'll be haggling if the cost is too high.” “I'm already selling to you at dirt-cheap prices here. Or else you’ll be throwing those Balloons around after being pushed too hard, won’t you?"
“... Not that it matters to me. But even if I came up with a countermeasure, you’ll just find another way around it. That’ll be just like you, right?” “You certainly know me well.” “Anyone can tell with a glance: That you, sir, are a shrewd businessman under the guise of a Hero.”[6] “I'll take that as a compliment.” “Well then...”
“Will it be alright?” “Seems she's quite enthusiastic about it. A sword proves to be a rather fine weapon for a beginner, no?”
“Will I be using this sword?” “Looks like it.” “I'll be tutoring her on how to use one.”
Guu*...
“Duh, she is a demi-human, right? Since she’s still a child, this much difficulty should be expected if she keeps leveling up.”
A long time ago, I did hear about the tale of Hina the crow, where she'd die if she wasn't continuously fed.
“Haaai!”
Demi-humans are truly a strange race, using hunger to compensate for level raising. Although her condition grew favorably and her self-consciousness also gradually became more resilient. But still, the food expenses were no joke. To make a long story short, I bought some food from the vending stalls and returned to find Oyaji teaching Raphtalia how to grip and swing a sword.
“Thank you!”
Even in such a situation, the mood didn’t change at all.
“I’ve got those evasive moves memorized.” “Well, you do seem like the blocking type. It would be rather dangerous for you to gawkily upset your balance."
After that, Oyaji passed me a small slab of white stone.
“A whetstone. The ‘coating’ wasn’t applied on the weapon this time. So it'll break in no time if you don’t regularly maintain it.” “Hmm...”
Which is why I ended up absorbing it.
The requirement for Shield of Whetstone[8] has been liberated. Oh? This was the first shield that wasn’t in English.[9] Well whatever, it’s still a shield. I should absorb more minerals from now on…… Ah I see, this isn’t a new branch[10], but one that's combined with the Sky Egg Shield and Usa Meat Shield. Was it because the whetstone was as indispensable as a kitchen knife? The huge defensive power of the Egg Shield was quite frightening. It's likely that I would get the ‘Usapiru Shield’ if I absorbed the whole Usapiru without dismembering it.
True power sealed …… Equipment Bonus: Mineral Identification 1+ Special Effect: Automatic Polishing (8 Hours), High Consumption
I clicked the 'help' confirm button.
An exclusive effect that will only be usable when equipped with a specific weapon. The effect won't be usable by other weapon even if its true powers have been unsealed. Therefore, one will need to fit a specific weapon into a slot for this special ability to take effect.
A type of effect that grants immense power like in those ○○ games.
But there's a pattern of slots on top of the shield, with the multiple holes varying in shapes and sizes. Some are fat while others are thin.
Although, I am expecting it to do what it's advertised...
“Huh? What's up, Oyaji.” “What on this flat Melromarc[11] is that shield?!” “Don't you know already? It’s the legendary shield.” “I’ve never seen or heard anything like this!” “You saw it before, though it was a Small Shield back then.” “Huh!? Then why on Melromarc[12] did it turn into a whetstone?” “I guess it's because it absorbed the whetstone?” “...”
"... You didn't hear this from the other Heroes?” [13] “I hadn't seen them recently. You were the first one to transform your weapon right in front of me.”
I don’t even have an ounce of trust for those type of people either.
“Haha, it seems to have an effect of ‘Automatic Polishing (8 hours) High Consumption’. But I don’t know if it's really possible to polish without using anything else.”
“Ooh, you have my thanks.”
There was a lot of pressure. Then, I felt a heavy weight on my shoulders. I immediately glanced at the Icon and opened up my Status. In there, I saw my ‘SP’ gradually reducing. I previously thought that something physical would be consumed, but I guess this shield can be used in this way too.
“We’re going?” “Haha.”
So now, in order for us to raise our level and procure food for the ever-growing Raphtalia, I'll need to go on another journey.
“Do you know about the dungeon that's located near the forest village?”
I want to have another person's reference just in case. Though actually trusting them is another matter entirely.
“I see, guess we'll see for ourselves once we get there.”
Translator note
Chapter 16 Ďĺđĺéňč ę: íŕâčăŕöč˙, ďîčńę Date: 2015-12-24; view: 1324
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