The faces of those bullies suddenly showed expressions of fear. Without saying much, they walked away and fled ...
*Run!*
The same situation is also felt by the little girl. Her face was afraid because of Nagao's threat before. Even her eyes almost started to cry.
Realizing the little girl's situation, Nagao approached her, squatted, and spoke several words,
"Fear or not, that's your choice. But try to appreciate your kindness from now on!" Then he left away that little girl alone.
...
Long story short, after that incident, Nagao arrived at his destination. When he entered the place, he found many weapons that were displayed. Every corner in this place.
Nagao, of course, immediately observed every weapon he saw. Amidst his observation, out of nowhere, a mature male voice uttered upon him,
"If ya wanna badass piece, I suggest that barracuda sword. If ya wanna a fast one, why'd not try a peacock double-edged dagger? Might be suit with ya!" his tone was deep and hoarse.
Realizing those suggestions, Nagao turned and saw a well-built middle-aged man. The man was bald with many scars on his face. And surprisingly, he was already beside Nagao ...
(His footsteps almost couldn't be heard by me even with that body??!) Nagao could only utter within himself.
When Nagao wanted to speak, The man talked first instead,
"Looks like ya were already suprisin' by my —Outta nowhere— vibez. Whatevah, welcome to Schmidt's shop! I run this hood, Edi Schmidt. Whaddaya lookin' for?"
Nagao realized that the middle-aged man was the owner then replied,
"I ... Uh ... I need a flexible weapon. Did you have some recommendations for mine?"
"Flexible weapon? Hmm ...," Mr. Schmidt unintentionally held his chin. He also gazed from up until the lowest body of Nagao. "Interestin'. For trivia of ya, what piece didya often use?"
"Piece? ... oh ... only relied on my hands and feet," Nagao replied reflexively. "Both of them are more than enough for me."
Hearing Nagao's answer, Mr. Schmidt started to look for some weapons. He took out several well hand-made of him. Those varieties came out, including daggers until iron gauntlets.
"Here! Babies of mine ya asked for! I also grabbed other babies for matchin' ya body vibez. By the way, just to clear things up, which class didya in the adventure guild?"
"Class? Guild??" Nagao was slightly confused at that moment.
"Wha? Ya ain't know those things???" he said with a suspicious expression.
(Calm down. Just answer normally ....) Nagao regained his focus.
"Huh ... You've got me. I'm just a wanderer who happened to be passing by and not tied with a guild. But do I've to use a guild card to buy your weapon?"
"Nah~, I ain't give a damn. I ain't kinda stiff like a dry towel!" He said and shook his head unintentionally.
(Safe!) Nagao sighed within himself.
Even so, Nagao was curious about the adventure guild that Mr. Schmidt referred to,
"Talking about the same thing," Nagao said while observing the weapons that were taken out. "Since I've been here, I haven't seen any guilds in this area. Where is it?"
Out of the blue, he smacked his table hard and replied,
"Listen! I motherfuckin' answer that question if ya buy ma babies first. If ya ain't buy, better kick ya ass outta here! Got it, dimwit?"
Noticing his changed reactions, Nagao reacted,
"Hold your horse, you grumpy old man! I'm also observing your handcraft currently. Is your patience sized only at the tip of a cat's genital?"
"Shit, man! I like ya guts! Ain't bad as ya look!" He smirked and laughed at Nagao in the end.
Later, Nagao looked at other weapons ...
(This man's handcrafts are cool. The sword, dagger, until shield is not bad at all. But, based on my limited budget, I'd only pick those weapons that can adapt to many situations. That's a wise choice for now!) Nagao thought within himself.
After observing and weighing many things, Nagao picked up two daggers, light-sized iron gauntlets, light-sized hand & foot armor, and light-sized chest armor ...
*pick* *set*
"Here there are!" Nagao looked at Mr. Schmidt's eyes.
Mr. Schmidt, who realized this, didn't bother and counted Nagao's stuff. When he summed all those things,
"The total is three gold coins and four silver coins!"
"Uwah, That's expensive! You've been greedy too much, Old man!"
"It is what it is! That's how the quality speaks, ya blockhead!"
There were negotiations between them regarding the price of weapons. Yet, both sides didn't find a midpoint. Amidst their discussions, a door opened ...
*Cleark!*
Along with that came the familiar voice to Mr. Schmidt,
"Dad! You haven't come back yet—," suddenly the little girl was surprised—"Eh? Big brother?! What is Big brother doing in here???"
Noticing a familiar voice, Nagao suddenly turned his head. He realized the voice came from a little girl Nagao had helped before.
"Why are ya here, my little girl?? And why didya call this person 'Big brother'?" Mr. Schmidt immediately hugged his daughter.
"He's the one who helped me when I was bullied by those bullies." Replied the little girl in a sad tone.
Hearing her words, Mr. Schmidt was silent for a moment. Not long after hugging her daughter, he immediately talked,
"Thank man, for yar concern for my little girl. As my gratitude," he quickly wrapped and handed over Nagao's weapons. "Take those babies with three gold coins like ya last offer before,"
When Nagao found this treat,
"Should've been cheaper again. But never mind! Thanks, Mr. Schmidt! You're the best!"
"Ya bastard! Yar machinations are obvious, dammit!" he annoyed and scratched his head unintentionally. "As for the guild location, It's in the middle of this city. If ya go straight past this way, it'll only take several moments!"
"Thanks, I appreciate that!" After paying for his stuff, Nagao walked out of there.
Before he could do that, the little girl said to Nagao,
"Come here again, Big Brother! Oh!" she also remembered something and approached him immediately. "Oh yeah, what's your name, Big Brother?"
Hearing her question, Nagao answered,
"Nagao ... Nagao Deri,"
"I'm Emilia! Nice to meet you, Big Brother!" Both of them shook their hand each other.
***
Nagao realized that his status was still not secure because of the murders he'd committed before in jail. As a result, Nagao could only disguise himself for the time being, including when he registered in the adventurer's guild.
In his daily life, Nagao preferred to train his skills and hunt the monsters in the forest independently. Often, Nagao also visited Mr. Schmidt's place to buy equipment or play with Emilia.
Six days later ...
March 23rd, 2223, in a forest near the Keldam's kingdom ...
After hunting several fire moose, Nagao rested among those. Profusely sweat-drenched black hair to the whole of his body. His iron gauntlets until daggers were witnessed amidst this fight. The muscular body manifested the many exercises that Nagao did. Along with that time, Nagao's notifications appeared, and he started to do his things gradually ...
[You've gained +22 exp and +9 stat points.] (1/4)
[You've gained +22 exp and +9 stat points.] (2/4)
[You've gained +22 exp and +9 stat points.] (3/4)
[You've gained +22 exp and +9 stat points.] (4/4)
[Collect some exp points to level up your level.] (88/100)
*Click!* *Click!* *Click!*
[The accumulation with the previous stats has been set. Please check your current status.]
*Click!*
[ Name: Nagao Deri
Level: 9
HP: 56
MP: 55
Class: Unidentified Skill/Job: -
Power: 45 -> 54
Strength: 43 -> 52
Agility: 43 -> 52
Mana: 42-> 51
View more.]
"Finally!" He exclaimed and took a deep breath.
Unknowingly, it was almost afternoon. Realizing this situation,
(Let us skin those moose before evening!) He thought.
*Skierk!* Cut!* *Shirrk!*
After skinning the venisons into his inventory, Nagao quickly returned to Mr. Schmidt's place.
...
When he got there, Emilia greeted him,
"Big brother! You brought a lot of venison! Does venison come from fire moose that you hunted before, huh?"
"That's how it is!" Nagao said and stretched his body again. "Give this to your father!" continued Nagao, and at the same time, he gave the venison to her.
"Horray!" Emilia exclaimed happily, and unconditionally, she jumped around for joy. "Father was fixing one of your iron gauntlets currently. He'll be here later!"
Not long after that, Mr. Schmidt appeared and laughed,
"Ya sonuvabitch! Ya ain't to bother me by bribing me with food!"
"Father! You can't be like that with Big brother!" Emilia was annoyed with puffed cheeks.
"Ahahaha! Silly me, my little girl. I'm sorry about that!" he replied in a pitiful tone.
"What Emilia said was true!" Nagao said while accompanied by a proud pose.
"Hush up, brat!" Mr. Schmidt said annoyedly.
After that, the three of them prepared some food based on venison. They started to eat with joy. After eating, Nagao peace outed from their place to return to his inn -together with several venison he brought to his inn. He also intended to give some venison to lady keeper's inn as token gratitude.
Not far from Mr. Schmidt's place,
*Bam!*
An explosion boomed from behind, right where Mr. Schmidt worked the place. Noticing something strange happened, Nagao rushed toward there.
*Run!*
Upon arrival, he saw that the entrance and some side walls were destroyed. Not far from there, Mr. Schmidt tried to get up.
Realizing this, Nagao came over and helped him up. Later, Nagao asked,
"What did happen in here?? Your cooking stove has exploded, huh??!"
"Of course not, ya dumbass!" Mr. Schmidt coughed for several moments. "More than that, I must save my daughter!"
"Your daughter? Don't tell me ...!" Nagao said surprisedly.
"No need to mention!" Mr. Schmidt unintentionally brushed the dirt off his body. "Help me, boy!"
"Where?? By the way, don't forget to upgrade my daggers later!" Nagao replied in a mocking tone.
"Ya bloody leech!" Mr. Schmidt immediately smacked Nagao's head. "Say that after ya've done something useful first!" He then walked into his place to get his stuff first.
Several moments later on, abruptly, a notification appeared before Nagao ...
*Ting!*
[Side mission "Love from single parents": Support the brave single parents with all you have.] (0/1)
From another direction, something was being thrown toward him. Realizing this, Nagao caught it ...
*Catch!*
He saw that his iron light-sized gauntlets had been upgraded.
"Sweet!" Nagao said happily. However, his tone changed to surprise. "Holy shit!"
Mr. Schmidt appeared differently. Jet-black armor covered his body. A long sword was gripped by him. He became like a dark knight paladin all of a sudden.
Unfinished with surprise mixed with the jolt feeling that Nagao felt, Mr. Schmidt talked,
"Let's hope I ain't blow away all of 'em!" Mr. Schmidt said deep hoarsely.