Silvergreen's New Equipment

The store was filled with all kinds of cloths of varying colors, sizes and materials. On the large tables and small tables alike. It looked rather messy, but I knew from experience, that this was on the better end when it came to craftsmen. They turned into ferocious devils at the mere suggestion that they should tidy up.

This was what it should look like to them.

But it still had to be said. It was pretty much disgusting.

"Is it ready?"

"Most satisfactorily!"

Amarilith was the woman who ran this store by herself. Apparently, she had run the place with her parents once upon a time, but their irreconcilable differences, in clothing, that is, was the reason for their separation. I didn't really get it, and that seemed like a good thing.

"Oh, and who is this pretty visitor?"

"Daniela. She's my partner."

"I am Daniela. It is a pleasure."

"The pleasure is all mine! Hehehe… Oh, but you do have the most beautiful clothes…!"

Daniela's clothes were from the White Lily. She often wore it with other clothes, creating different interesting combinations.

"I think so as well. I suppose I dressed up because Asagi was so excited about today."

"Brilliant! That is rather adorable. And it looks amazing on you!"

Amarilith really did like praising people. Well, people who weren't me, it seemed. She actually seemed to snort in my direction.

"Miss Amarilith, the clothes."

"Oh, oh yes! Come this way!"

Miss Amarilith pushed desks and chairs away as she made a path for us. It made it all the more strange that she didn't think a cleanup was in order.

After some time, we made it to the back of the store. Here, things were a little cleaner. The area near the entrance was probably where she worked, while this place was for storage. There were lots of drawers and cases. In the center of the room, my clothes were displayed on a mannequin torso. The room was illuminated by a magic lamp that hung from the ceiling. My old clothes were also displayed right next to the new ones. And so I could compare them.

"Oh…"

I could not help myself from letting out a sigh. The clothes maintained that jade color. However, in spite of the s.h.i.+ne and smoothness of it, I could see that they were very durable. The shape was mostly the same as my old wind dragon set. However, it was superior in almost every way.

"Your suit was quite amazing, Mister Asagi. But I've brushed up the design a little. I especially liked the embroidery on your waist mantle. While not extravagant, it was detailed and beautiful."

As for the new mantle, well the poncho as well, they both had detailed embroidery on the edges.

"That embroidery was actually finished in one night."

I was reminded of Kyuna, from the old Paw shop. They were very similar in a way.

"What… Are you joking? That? In one night?"

"Yes. It was just supposed to be on the poncho and trousers at first, but then she said that 'it looked unbalanced,' and so she made that the night before giving it to me."

"What the…that is crazy…"

Well, she was probably the best in Lambrusen.

"It was the Paw Clothes and Accessories Shop in Lambrusen. You should visit them sometime."

"Yes, I will do that! …But enough about that. Let me show you the new clothes."

She chuckled with a look of embarra.s.sment. I couldn't help but smile.

"Now! Your poncho, waist mantle, and torn up trousers. I decided to keep what I liked about them but also change their designs where I saw fit. These are made of wind dragon materials, after all. This set in itself will offer you an AGI boost. However, there is something I have made in addition."

Miss Amarilith took out a case and removed a s.h.i.+rt from it. 

"Hehe. Are you surprised? This is for you. I had the wind dragon cloth dyed and weaved."

Indeed, the s.h.i.+rt was not jade…or emerald green. Darker. But not indigo either.

"I thought it would go well with your white armor. In spite of the color, this is wind dragon material. It will raise your AGI."

"So, how much faster will I be in the end?"

Everything gave me an AGI boost. What would happen in the end?

"Hmm… In regard to your status, it should amount to a boost of 200 points? I believe your old set was about 60."

Oh. The numbers turned out to be less impressive than I was antic.i.p.ating…

"Exceeding 100 is amazing enough… That is very impressive, Asagi."

"Eh? Oh…yeah. I'm surprised."

Well, perhaps my understanding of it was faulty. I see…so exceeding 100 was good… but getting to 200 was amazing. I've really gone up in the world.

"It's because there were a lot of materials to use. Besides, I wanted you to have something to replace the awful clothes you are wearing now."

"That's not really your business."

"Do not say that, Asagi. She seems like a very nice lady. You should be thankful."

Grrr… Two against one. It wasn't fair.

"Well, it might still take some time. I intend to keep you here for a while today."

"Thank you, Miss Amarilith. I am counting on you."

"Of course!"

Daniela and Miss Amarilith shook hands.

"…Uh, so can I try them on now?"

"Oh, yes. Yes, you must do that. I want to make adjustments to the size."

That was our purpose for coming today. d.a.m.n it. There was no need to talk about my other clothes.

"Alright, excuse me…"

I said as I grabbed the clothes and my bag and moved into a different room. There, I undressed and put on the new s.h.i.+rt. Hmm…I felt like I had just welcomed the new year. Happy New Year me.

Next, the trousers. The ripping of my old pair had been the root cause of all of this. It was my fault for not being able to control my own strength, and it resulted in us being forced to hunt a wind dragon. These felt very comfortable too. I could hardly believe it was from a dragon.

And then I wrapped the waist mantle around me and buckled my belt. What was this belt made of? It seemed very durable. Maybe it was leather?

Well, whatever. Now, to the poncho…no, I had to put the ice dragon armor on first. I had to wear everything and make sure it all fit together. I've had this armor for a while now…it was covered small scratches. This too would eventually be replaced by one made from an adult dragon…

Alright, now I had my armor on. My legs felt fine. It seemed to fit very well…like a custom made suit…well, it sort of was…

I put the poncho on over my head and clasped the two small belts after adjusting them. I then tried rotating my shoulders among other movements. I was able to move completely fine. She said she wanted to adjust the size a little, but it was perfect. I could not find a single flaw. It's no wonder this place was recommended… I sighed with admiration as I stepped out into the room where they were waiting.

"Ahh…"

"Hmm…"

Amarilith looked surprised at the sight of me, while Daniela gave me a hard, appraising look.

"What do you think?"

"Yes, I am amazing… The size was perfect…"

"It looks good… In fact, I might want a set just like it…"

"…"

What about the person wearing it…

"It's quite comfortable. It fits so well that I can hardly believe it's my first time putting it on. And I can bend my arms, stretch my legs and twist my body without anything getting in the way."

"Hehe. I'm just that skilled."

Amarilith said as she slapped her arm. Confidence was important.

But, yes. These clothes were great. My old set was really comfortable as well, and it protected me well. But this was made from an adult dragon… It was just on a different level, cliche as that may sound. I couldn't think of another way to describe it.

"It's a good thing you were able to finish preparations before the tournament."

"Yeah… I don't feel like anyone can beat me in this."