NOVEL NEXT Chapter 48 - Captivated by a Beaming Smile
“Alright! Let’s start with the Black Dragon Robe!”
The first item to be alchemized was the Black Dragon Robe that appeared from that rainbow-colored box.
Level Up ♪ Black Dragon Robe Lv2
Level Up ♪ Black Dragon Robe Lv3
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Level Up ♪ Black Dragon Robe Lv9
And then…
Evolution ♪ Abyssal Dragon Scale Armor Lv1
What appeared was pitch-black armor. The abyssal black, almost as if that part of the world had fallen into a void, seemed to assert its presence due to the stark contrast. Normally, black is a subdued color, but this abyssal black was so out of place in the natural world that it demanded attention.
This armor was as light as a feather yet boasted overwhelming defensive power. This was because, upon scrutinizing the armor’s abilities, Kenya saw…
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Equipment Description
・Abyssal Dragon Scale Armor Lv1 (No level-up increases)
A Rank Rarity ★★★★
Abilities
・Defense +5000
・Halves magic attacks
・Reduces physical attacks by 25%
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“5000!? What’s that!?”
Once defense exceeds 1000, even bullets become ineffective. Exceeding 5000 means even modern weapons are said to have no effect. Kenya’s defense, having transformed into a literal weapon, had obtained the power of a dragon species, a high-ranking dragon at that.
“This armor is amazing…”
Reina, seeing this, started to pat the armor. A-Rank equipment can’t be bought normally. They aren’t displayed in weapon shops but are distributed from guilds to Tanaka’s company or Sato’s parent’s company, and then to the government. This level of equipment can be considered military power. Nowadays, the number of A-Rank equipment pieces you have can be seen as a parameter of military strength.
After all, a person impervious to modern weapons can go anywhere. If they wanted to, they could storm the White House alone and kill the president while taking gunfire. However, soldiers with similar level equipment guard against such threats.
Kenya then equips the armor. The defensive power can only be felt when taking damage, but this ability increase raised Kenya’s total stats to:
1400 (Attack) + 5000 (Defense) + 400 (Agility) + 500 (Intelligence) = 7300. This means 730 rounds of alchemy are possible. In other words, 73 king series items can be produced per day, provided Kenya’s mental stamina holds out.
“What a cool armor…”
The abyssal black had an appearance that would excite any boy just by looking at it. Kenya set the equipment to non-materialize mode.
Kenya had literally stepped into the realm of military power.
“Alright, next is the Spirit Crown!”
Level Up ♪ Spirit Crown Lv2
Level Up ♪ Spirit Crown Lv3
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Level Up ♪ Spirit Crown Lv9
And then…
Evolution ♪ Great Spirit Hair Ornament Lv1
(Oh, a Great Spirit. I’ve never even met a spirit, but there are supposedly spirits in the higher tiers that launch what seem like magical attacks. Is this derived from them?)
What appeared was a shining golden hair ornament. With petals? as a motif, it was very beautiful and cute. The space around the hair ornament subtly wavered, asserting its presence. Small lights floated around it, making it seem like spirits were there.
(Still, a hair ornament… It doesn’t seem right for a guy like me to wear…)
Kenya scrutinized the equipment’s information.
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Equipment Description
・Great Spirit Hair Ornament Lv1 (No level-up increases)
A Rank Rarity ★★
Abilities
・Intelligence +2000
・Increases ability boost by 1.5 times based on profession.
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(Oh… Intelligence +2000. But increasing ability boost by 1.5 times based on profession… It doesn’t seem useful for an alchemist. And this evolution seems to be the limit.)
Reina was staring intently at the hair ornament.
(If it’s Reina, she might fully utilize this equipment’s potential.)
The hero profession significantly boosts stats. Kenya thought Reina would benefit greatly from this equipment and called her over.
“Reina, come here for a bit!”
“?… Yes”
Reina, tilting her head, walked over. Kenya gestured for her to lower her head.
“Kenya… What are you doing?”
“Just wait… Don’t move… There! It’s done! Perfect!”
“This is…?”
Reina asked, surprised, as she touched the hair ornament Kenya had placed in her beautiful hair.
“I thought it would suit you perfectly!”
(It’s a perfect match for the ability boost of the hero profession!)
Reina, misunderstanding Kenya’s words, blushed deeply and ran off saying she needed to go to the bathroom.
◇ Reina’s Perspective ◇
Reina headed to the bathroom and looked in the mirror. She saw the beautiful golden hair ornament in her hair.
Gently touching the hair ornament, careful not to break it or let it fall off.
“Beautiful… For something this beautiful to suit me…”
Reina never cared about fashion. Of course, her hair had been cared for through her modeling work. Her clothes too, she just wore what was prepared for her.
The hair ornament now adorning Reina’s hair, given by Kenya. Despite having worn many accessories before, this hair ornament felt special. She didn’t quite understand why.