Vol 9 Chapter 89 (2/2)
“Shamoke.” I frowned, and could not even smile at how sad it was, “There just 3 syllables and you actually forgot 2 of them.”
“Ah, sorry. Ah… Lord Shamoke!”
“Never mind, Lord Chen Dao. I hope you remember that we are colleagues and not superior and subordinate.” I said as I sighed before going to her side and looking ay what she was looking at before, “This is… Ah, a protective chest piece huh?”
“Ah yes, I remember now.” I said as I clapped my hands together, “Lord Chen Dao’s protective chest piece got broken right?”
“Ah, un.” Chen Dao nodded and calmly picked up another piece, “I can’t use it anymore as it has shattered so I’m here to buy a new one.”
“Un…” I said as I picked up another and felt that the area of protection this sort of armour afforded was too little, “Lord Chen Dao, why don’t you buy a full set of plate armour? Like the one at the back. It’s good and secure.”
When she heard what I said, Chen Dao immediately put down the piece she held and shook her head, “No no no, I’m just a lieutenant, how could I use such good quality plate?”
Is that plate… Considered very good? I turned back to take a look again and found that it did indeed seem like good quality armour. But since it’s being displayed here, that should imply that anyone can buy it regardless of rank and status.
“Chen Dao, you’re actually…”
“My… Lord Shamoke need not say any further. I am already very grateful to Lord Zhao Yun for breaking the rules and promoting me.” Chen Dao interrupted me. Seems like she feels that she is not worthy of wearing that plate.
She’s underestimating her worth. And it would not be worth it to lose her life if she happened to get any injuries. Chen Dao is 1 of my strongest generals too. But it’s not like I can say anything to persuade her. If I do so, she might get frantic again.
“Un?” Just then, a particular piece caught my eye and I picked it up, “What’s with this protective chest piece?”
There was an engraving of a feather on this piece and it was done rather well. From my impression, I have never seen this sort of engraving before.
“That’s…” Chen Dao’s interest was piqued and she came over and took it from me before comparing it with her current one, “It seems to fit well.”
“Then that one it is. I’ll buy it for you.” I said as I took out my money pouch. This contained the month’s salary which was determined by Zi Zhong and Yun Chang. I called it a salary but it’s more like an allowance. That said, it should still be sufficient for a single protective chest piece.
“R-really?”
“Don’t be so modest with me, Lord Chen Dao.” I said as I picked out a few coins from my pouch, “Boss, how many coins for this?”
“Just a protective chest piece?” The shopowner seemed surprised.
“Just a protective chest piece.” I nodded.
The shopowner looked over at the piece I held and turned back, “That’s more expensive, 10 coils (of coins).”
“So expensive!” Chen Dao roared. Judging from her reaction, and the fact that there are other places which sell weaponry and armour, this should really be expensive. But 10 coils? I really have no sense of monetary value here.
“Un… Ah, I have enough.” I said after rummaging about in my pouch. I was wondering why it was so heavy but it was because there were 13 coils in there,
“It’s fine, my lord.” Chen Dao said and seemed at a loss as to what to do, “I’ll just use something that’s 3-4 coils.”
“I already said that I’m going to buy it for you so just take it. Think of it as a reward for your hard work.” I said as I placed the money on the table, “Ah yes, and you addressed me wrongly just now.”
“Ah,” Chen Dao seemed to just realise this and covered her mouth. However, this action is of no use now that she already said it. What can I say? This really seems like Chen Dao.
“In any case, my will is set so don’t say any further.” I said as I picked up the protective chest piece and kept my pouch, “Boss, I’m leaving the money here.”
I then pa.s.sed it to Chen Dao, “Here.”
“Ah! Yes!” Chen Dao replied as she carefully received it and stared at it for a long while.
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