20 [16] Choosing a weapon for Cunaria.txt (1/2)

Vilm and the others returned to Farren after training in Coonaria.

They had come to one of the standing arms and armor shops they'd seen on their recent stroll.

In addition, as usual, Miselio has disappeared from sight and signs of life.

''Hmmm... It's hard to find anything interesting.

Virum and the others had come to pick out a weapon for Coonaria, but unexpectedly, they were looking here and there without anything that caught their eye.

''Is that so? I thought the one in the arms store earlier looked good...?

That one has a problem with the blade. The grindstone is too soft and the blade is not evenly distributed. It's easy to see the blade falling out.

...Is there any weapon that would fit the bill?

Virum and his friends walked around while having such a conversation.

'Oh, isn't it Lord Wilm?'

Turning towards the source of the voice, I saw a dwarf who was short but had muscles like armor.

'As I recall... Assem, was it?'

Virum remembered that he was in a meeting at the Adventurers' Guild the other day.

Oh, you remember. I'm sure you're not the only one with dark eyes and black hair in this town. The fact that you're strolling around here means you're looking for a weapon or armor?

'Speaking of which, I heard you were summing up the production guild. I'm looking for a weapon for this girl, but I can't find a good one. Could you point me to a good store?

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this as well.

It's a good thing that you have a good eye for this. Interesting. I'll show you to my shop. I'd like to show you my shop, I'm proud to say that it has the best quality in the city, or indeed the country.

Thanks. I was just starting to think about going to another city.

'Oh, thank you! Mr. Assem!

The restaurant, which he, as a dwarf, proclaimed to be the best in the country.

The three of them walked out with high hopes, following Assem's lead.

Assem proceeded through the intricate back alleys without getting lost.

You're going very far, aren't you? If you're the best in the country, wouldn't it be more profitable to set up shop on the front street?

'Hahaha! Don't make me look like one of those profit-minded people! I only sell weapons to people I approve of. This kind of inconspicuous place is more convenient than the main street.

'By that logic, am I being recognized? If I may say so myself, I think I made a pretty bad impression...?

Seeing Virum's quizzical expression, Assem smiles at him.

It's a good thing that you've got a great deal of experience in this field. It is only natural to show respect to Virum who makes a contract with the spirit animal that stands at the top of the pyramid. It's true that when I strangled Bazelade, I wanted to punch him in the neck.

Assem stopped walking at the right moment to break up the conversation.

It was just a dead end.

'Here,'

'What? It's a dead end, you know?

Meldina and Cunaria are scurrying around, wondering if they're missing something.

''...Underground, huh?''

'Oh, you've got it all figured out. A lot of fools would barge in on us even if we refused to have a shop above ground. And since we dwarves tend to be based in the basement to begin with...

He pushes in a section of the wall made of stone, explaining why the store is in the basement.

”Gasp!

”Zzzzzzzzzzz...

There was the sound of something being dislodged and then the door to the basement was opened with the sound of stones rubbing against each other.

'This is how we have our shop in the basement.

Assem urged the three of them to come down with their fingers as they descended the stairs to the basement where they appeared.

Following the instructions, the three of them descended the stairs and were greeted by an array of weapons that were instantly recognizable as first class.

Welcome to the Eagle's Shop. I can't think of a fancy name, and I don't even think of naming it, so please don't name the store after me.

From the way he places his hands on his hips and stretches his chest, you can tell that Assem has absolute confidence in the items in this store.

''It's amazing. It's clearly on a different level from the shop on the main street.''

Vilm looks at the long swords and spears on display by the entrance and exclaims in admiration.

''This..., it's no wonder the customers keep barging in even if you say no.

Meldina looked around the entire shop, her eyes transfixed by the massive glow that weapons and armor emitted.

''Ha~...''

When it came to Coonaria, she didn't seem to be able to speak.

''Gah! I'm glad you like it. It's because all the pieces I've laid out here are my best work. Well, take your time and look around.

Assem was satisfied with the three of them and laughed as if he was in a good mood.

Starting with that laughter, the three of them began to go around the store.