Chapter 8 Turtle Under Armor (1/2)
Nix found a big rock next to the front gate and took a seat.With the time difference, he still had a few hours until it was dinner time at the Kindled Spirit.The first thing was to make enough undergarments for Shana's Boutique.He spent half an hour doing that and then took out the turtle pelts.
He studied the turtle pelts for a few minutes before deciding to make leather out of them.
[77 Pristine Turtle Leathers have been added to your inventory.]
His Tailoring skill had maxed out at one hundred during his previous bout of making underwear at Shana's boutique.He was now given the option of making recipes.It was basically trial and error.
He started out with a basic undershirt design.Instead of using the recommended lycra, he chose the turtle leathers.To punch through the material, he opted for a curved bone needle.He used refined aluminum thread to keep the seams from pulling apart.When he was done, he checked his handiwork.
Nix stared at the combine icon.Attempting to make a new recipe cost 100 credits.He decided to chance it and tapped it a half dozen times.Just like that, he was 600 credits lighter.”That's crazy.”
He was tempted to stop and try something else but instead decided to chance it.”Ten more attempts, then I'll stop.”He started spamming the icon again, on the 7th time he met with success.
[You have created a recipe for the Turtle Under Armor-Shirt]
Nix grinned at the message.”Let's do the pants too then.”
It took 22 attempts before he received the notification he was looking for.
[You have created a recipe for the Turtle Under Armor-Pants]
The success rate for the actual clothing was only 32 percent.Out of 77 leathers, he was able to make 15 shirts and 12 pairs of pants.
Under Armor Shirt: Black Turtle
Description: This lightweight
shirt is meant to be worn
under your existing armor.
+ 10 to Armor Class
Crafted by Nix.
Under Armor Pants: Black Turtle
Description: This lightweight
pants are meant to be worn
under your existing armor.
+ 10 to Armor Class
Crafted by Nix.
”Can't pretend I don't like those.Better keep a set for me.”
It was nearly 2100 when Nix made his way back to the portal platform in Jenzi.Since he had leveled up, the trip back to Cyphix cost 100 credits.
The sign for the Kindled Spirit brought a smile to his face as he walked through the front door. With the time difference, it was 1700 in Cyphix, just in time for dinner.
He didn't see Hyai around so he took a seat at an empty table.There were only a half dozen customers since dinner was just getting started.
Hyai walked out of the kitchen a few minutes later.She was wearing the uniform that Nix had made and was smiling while she worked.She stopped in her tracks when she spotted him.
He waved her over.”Hyai!I guessed on the color, it really suits you.”
She stopped next to his table, a smile on her face.”Thank you Nix, I can't remember the last time I was this comfortable working all day.”
”What's on the menu today?I'm super hungry.”
”Hmm... What do you feel like?”
”I could eat a big venison steak, but I'll choose from the menu.”
”The menu is bear stew and salmon.”
”Salmon is tempting, but the bear stew was so good yesterday.I”ll have that again.”
”Give me a few minutes, we are a bit short-handed tonight.”
”No hurry, could I start on a pint?”
”Coming up Nix.”
He leaned back in his chair and took a long drink.The sun and sea air had felt good, but it had tired him out a bit.He was resting his eyes when a plate was set in front of him.
”Sorry for the wait Nix.”
”Smells great!”He picked up his fork and then stopped.There was a large steak on his plate, complete with fresh green beans and onions. ”Woah... thank you!”
She placed a fresh pint in front of him.”Going to have a bath after dinner?”
He let his eyes roam over her, ”that does sound nice.”
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Nix relaxed in the heat and softness of the bath.After thanking him properly, Hyai had slid in behind him and had her arms wrapped around him while he leaned back against her.”Very nice pillows Hyai.”
She bit his ear making him jump.”I've never had such nice things.”
”A lovely woman deserves nice things, especially when they work as hard as you do.”
”Don't spoil an old woman Nix.”She had a bath sponge in her hand and was rubbing it against his stomach.
”You're my first friend here, so I'm going to spoil you a little bit. Just put up with it.”
She laughed and reached her hand lower.”I thought you were tired.”