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"Skill elements" Chapter 19: Equipment
🕑 Added 2023-06-06 16:13:14 +0000 UTCI got permission from Kukuto-san and picked up a nearby shortsword.
Then I activated the "Analysis" skill.
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Name: Steel Shortsword
Attack power: 15
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Using the 'Manipulation' skill, I changed the attack power from '15' to '95'.
I handed the reinforced shortsword to Kukuto-san for him to confirm its sharpness.
He was extremely surprised when he put the blade against a nearby piece of iron, it cut through like a warm knife cutting through butter.
"I can slightly modify the stats, that's my skill."
"Miracle of the gods!!"
Kukuto-san and Marle-san sat down on the chairs, seemingly overwhelmed.
They asked me to wait a moment as they needed to gather their thoughts.
In the meantime, Mia and I played with the stuffed animal's pocket.
◇ [Kukuto's Perspective]
What are these two? It's too absurd
Right now, in front of my eyes, I was shown a skill that without exaggeration could be said to be the work of the Gods. Incredibly powerful, and equally as dangerous.
These two treat us dwarves without any discrimination.
And they trusted us enough to reveal such an important skill.
How can I repay them? My daughter, Marle, must feel the same.
We are craftsmen. The greatest way to repay them would be to create the best things.
◇ [Takumi's point of view]
Kukuto-san raised his head and turned his body towards me.
It seems he has finished organizing his thoughts.
"Takumi, you can't use magic, right? Also, can you change multiple attributes with the stat modification?"
"I cannot use magic. I can only change one attribute. So I cannot increase both attack power and durability."
For now, I'll keep it secret that I can only change one character in the stat display.
"Understood. So you two are willing to cooperate in crafting and enhancing equipment?"
Kukuto-san looked at me and Mia with a determined gaze.
"Yes", we answered without hesitation.
Kukuto-san and Maruru-san smiled.
"Great! There's a vacant room on the second floor of the workshop. You can stay here for a while and help us until the equipment is ready."
"Understood. We'll go back to the inn first and bring our belongings."
And so, our equipment-making began.
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It was the first morning since we moved into Kukuto-san's workshop.
Breakfast was prepared by Mia and Marle. Both of them were skilled cooks, and it was delicious. It's been a long time since I've had such a family-friendly morning, even when I was living in Japan.
"Now then, let's start with Takumi's weapon. I had a lot of ideas, but hearing about your skills changed my mind," Kukuto-san said, looking at Mia and me before confirming..
"You guys are definitely from another world, aren't you? And the world you were in is more civilized than this world. Is that right?"
We nodded.
"I see. Then it's simple. We can realize the strongest weapon from your world using Mia's 'Deformation' skill."
"That's certainly true, but in our world, strong weapons are primarily long-range weapons. We also want close-range weapons since they have limited ammunition," I explained.
Kukuto-san pondered for a moment before speaking.
"Invisible swords, retractable swords, swords that can cut anything, swords that repel magic... Is there anything that doesn't exist in this world?"
Mia reacted to Kukuto-san's opinion.
""I know of a sword that can definitely cut anything. It's owned by one of the phantom thieves' friends.But... it's a bit scary to handle, you know. Oh, right, it couldn't cut konjac jelly."
The one that can cut iron, right? I also know that sword. It seems like a fantastic weapon, but it might be dangerous for us who are still inexperienced.
In that case...
"The invisible sword seems like it might cut us accidentally. As for the retractable and magic-repelling sword... Did something like that exist?"
A while after I said that, Mia suddenly stood up.
"Ah! I've got an idea. A retractable sword that shoots beams and repels magic. Moreover, I have a perfect image for it!"
Mia was slightly excited, her eyes gleaming.
"A lightsaber! It's like 'Bun, buun, buuon.' When not in use, you can switch it off for safety."
"Ohh, that's it! I always wanted one! I used to love them in the “Star Wars” movies.
"Yes, that's it! It looks light, and I think even I can swing it around."
"Oi oi. You guys are getting too excited on your own. Tell us about it too!" Kukuto-san couldn't resist asking.
I ask Mia to draw a sketch and explained the lightsaber to Kukuto.
"Is this a sword? If that's the case, I just need to make the grip. It should be made of lightweight and sturdy material, and where the sword of light comes out, I should attach an SP conversion jewel."
Hm? What I just heard is interesting.
"What is an SP conversion jewel?"
"It's a jewel that converts SP into energy. Its name is 'Urek Stone.'
"It'll be useful to increase power and extend the length of the lightsaber using SP."
Kukuto-san nodded and had a mischievous expression.
Without a doubt, he was eager to modify it.
"Let's put aside long-range weapons for now and move on to armor. Do you have any ideas?"
