Well I made it to the armor store. It was located near the city gate and right next to the weapon store and the grocery store which was very helpful. The stores were roughly the same size of around 10 metres in width. I opened the wooden door with a window and looked around the place.
The place had a couple of people already in their examining the merchandise. Well it was an armor store which along side with the weapon store was the most visited place besides the grocery store which had all the supplies. I noticed the merchandise was arranged in order of type. The helmets, chest-piece, bracers, leg guards and boots were all separated unless it was placed as a set. Hmm...what should I get?
[Anything that would allow you to survive. You don't need boots so I suggest you buy anything but that]
I see. I should get some bracers and some pants to wear. I went to the bracer section of the store which had no one there and looked at what the place had to offer. There was currently 7 different types of bracers I could buy. From what I could see, 2 of them was made of leather, 2 was completely made of metal and the other three was a combination of both. I rather not be burdened by the weight and I would like some defence so I have to choose from three of them then.
"Would you like some help?" A voice came out of nowhere.
I was already used to such things...kinda but at least I didn't scream out loud right? I looked to where the voice came from and saw a young man that was taller than me and had short brown straight hair and a pretty face. Hmm....I don't have the identify skill so...
"Can you identify these three items?" I asked.
From my request the man smiled at me and said, "Ma'am, all items in the store are all identified and you can see the details of them. However unless your of the blacksmith profession, then some details will inevitably be left out."
Oh....that kinda makes sense.
"Its fine then" I said quickly trying to hide my embarrassment.
The man then left to attend to other customers. I picked up the bracer that had a metal guard but clearly made mostly of leather up.
Metal Guard Bracers Durability: 50/50 Defence: 8
A metal guard was sewed in the leather bracers allowing the wearer to parry attacks. However the metal guard was made thin to allow flexibility which lowers the defence.
Restriction: Level 80. Combat class
Effects:
Strength +3
Agility +5
It was kinda good in the sense that it added a bit to my defence without making my arms heavy. But I have to check the other bracers first. I picked up the next bracer that was covered in metal but there was leather underneath it to make it more comfortable.
Fluent Metal Bracers Durability: 60/60 Defence: 10
Bracers that was made almost completely of metal to allow blocking. The amount of metal used is average which allows some flexibility but more defence when attacked.
Restriction: Level 80. Combat Class
Effects:
Strength +5
Agility +3
This one was as good was the other one and it looked a lot better as well. I picked up the third bracer and noticed that it was a lot heavier than the other two.
Heavy Plate Bracers Durability: 80/80 Defence: 15
Part of a plate set for combat classes, these bracers will provide large amounts of defence in exchange of sacrificing speed. As these bracers are heavy, it will provide a bonus to attack strength but a reduction in attack speed.
Restriction: Level 80. Combat Class
Effects:
Strength +7
Agility -2
This one was....kinda crap. There was some leather made into this but for it to be that heavy is a minus no matter how you look at it. However if you combine this with the rest of the armor set, then you would be a tank which will be helpful in a party.
But I'm not in a party right now so this was useless. I discarded the thought of buying this particular set of bracers and looked but at the other two. Hmm....wait....combat class? Does this mean I'm unable to equip these equipment?
[No, you should be able to. My pass processors were all kinds of classes, not just mages]
Ah. Thanks for telling me. I decided to get the fluent metal bracers. Next is to get something for the lower half of my body. I left the fluent metal bracers behind and went to the leg section. There I saw many leg guards designed to be worn over pants. Now I think about I should get some pants later at a clothing store. I don't need that much defence on my legs so I just picked one that I liked the look of.
Light Leg Guards Durability: 50/50 Defence: 10
Leg guards designed to provide some form of protection against attack without restricting movements. Made partly from the hide of a crocodile, it adds more defence to the leg guard.
Restriction: Level 80. Combat class
Effects:
Strength +3
Agility +5
These light leg guards was mostly made of leather but had a metal guard under the 'skin' of it which provided some defence. The leather in some parts were hard while in other parts it was soft which allowed both a bonus to strength and agility. I don't think I need a helmet since I've facing a Cyclops but I could use a new set of pants.
[I don't think you'll need pants. You're used to this pair right? Also a good pair of pants could cost more than you have. How much Gold do you have?]
I checked the amount of money I had and counted 105 gold 31 silver and 19 copper coins.
[Hmm....I believe that the good quality stuff cost more than 100 gold. I suggest you forget about getting some pants since the cost of the armor may take up all your funds]
Well I should see how much two pieces of armor cost first. I took the leg guard and the barcers I selected and brought them both to the counter ignoring the fact that there was probably a price tag somewhere.
"The leg guards are 25 gold and the bracers are 35 gold for a total of 60 gold" said the clerk of the store. That was much less then I expected but it still costed most of my funds.
[Remember to see the gloves you have]
All yeah....I took out the cursed gloves and gave it to the clerk whom seemed to not noticed that it was cursed.
He then said, "I'll buy this for 3 gold and 40 silver so the total cost will be now 56 gold and 60 silver"
I took out the money needed and equipped my new bracers and leg guards and got out of the store before they notice that it was cursed. Now I have to get some supplies for the trip and then gather some information.
"Hey your the one who made a racket at the information guild right?"
Damn what's is it with people talking to me when I have my back turned on them. Anyway feeling a little annoyed I turned around and found there was several people gathered to greet me. There was 5 of them which consisted with two melees, an archer, mage and a priest. It was pretty much the same set up as Han's party but it had one less party member. Well I should reply to them to see what they want.
"Yeah, and what about it" I said with a attitude.
The person nearest to me smiled and said, "We can help you with the quest."
This person was acting cocky. I could probably kill him but judging by the armor he and his friends are wearing I say he was past level 200 which meant they as a party could kill me. Well I have nothing against using people to make my life easier.
I replied with "Fine, as long as you know where that Cyclops is." The man once more smiled and said, "In that case join our party."
Don sent a party invite
"I accept"
The Quest "Hunt the Cyclops" has been added for your party
"Well then we already have the supplies needed for the trip. We can get to the Cyclops in around two days of walking. Introductions can come later."
Without a comment I followed the new found party I have now out of the gate and onto the path to the ravaged town we need to pass by.