20 [16] Choosing a weapon for Cunaria.txt (2/2)

Wyrm went around with Cunaria, explaining the advantages and disadvantages of each item.

Meldina seems to be looking around, focusing on the daggers.

After a quick round, when she was about to choose from a few candidates, the sight of a weapon she hadn't seen yet entered Virum's field of vision as he suddenly looked up.

A few weapons inserted cluttered into a large barrel placed in a corner of the store to keep a low profile.

Assem's eyes twitched as he saw Virum approaching as if he was being sucked in.

Wyrm pulled out the single large axe that was plugged in and studied it closely.

It was dull, blackish silver, and gave the viewer a somber impression.

Vilm's gaze was glued to the great axe that ten people would see and ten people would pass by without.

''Oh, Master...?''

Coonaria is worried when she sees Vilm continuing to stare at the big axe in silence, and she calls out to him fearfully.

''Cunaria, I'll take this one.

At the sound of Coonaria's voice, Virum reflexively turned around and showed the great axe he was holding.

''This, this?''

Cunaria's reaction to seeing the proffered great axe was slow, but this would be the natural reaction.

''Ah, no doubt about it. This is the best performing weapon in this shop. I don't know what kind of processing was done to it, but it contains mithril, judging by its good magic conduction rate. And yet it's also heavy enough to not lose its destructive power as an axe. Honestly, I didn't expect a gem of a product to be this good.

Mithril ore is an excellent material for swords and spears because it has a high magic conductivity and is light as a metal.

However, on the other hand, it was generally agreed that it couldn't be used as a material for weapons that require weight, such as great axes and hammers.

Seeing Vilm, who spoke of the reason for his choice in a tone of mixed admiration and excitement, Assem, who had been watching the proceedings in silence, began to laugh.

''Gah! Well, well, well! Lord Wyrm was the first to recognize this guy on his first visit.

After laughing with a look of heartfelt amusement, Assem begins to explain about the Great Axe.

I used a special metal made from a mixture of mithril and steel. The performance is excellent, but with such a dull coloration, most people think it's a failure and don't look at it. However, Virum-dono was not fooled by appearances, and he chose this one admirably. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this. I'm impressed.

Assem's expression is happy as he nods at his own words.

'Assem, I've decided on this guy. It doesn't seem to have a price on it, how much is it?

I don't want the money. I didn't want to take money from the guy who chose him in the first place. If he's going to be an apprentice of someone who knows what he's worth, he's going to want it.

'Thanks, but I still don't feel good about being free. As I recall...

Wyrm thought for a moment, then reached into his pocket and pulled out the cloth bag he had been using as a purse and fished out the contents.

''Ah, there it is.''

I don't want the money. Don't be shy...

Assem froze the moment he saw what Wyrm had taken out.

What I took out was a small red stone that could fit in the palm of a child's hand.

Not only is it red, but it's not just a stone because it emits light gently.

”Well, you don't think..., magic stone, huh?

The flames, you know. You know what to do with it, don't you?

Smiling as if the prank was successful, Vilm tossed the magic stone in his hand to Assem.

''Oops! And... and...! You idiot! You can't throw this precious cargo at me! Treat it more carefully!

It's just as Assem said, the magic stone is highly rare.

It's difficult to obtain them because they are housed in the bodies of high-ranking demons and the like.

Of course, it flows into the market more than the fruit of the Jewel Tree, but even so, the price is almost always high.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

''You received it, right? Now that thing is yours. Put it on display, embed it in your weapon, or do whatever you want with it.

Assem let out a sigh at Vilm's reckless behavior.

''...All right. I'll accept it gratefully. But this is too much for me. You'll have to ask your daughter to pick one of the items. It's a gift from me.

Are you sure?

Meldina's eyes lit up at the unexpected suggestion from Assem.

He had already made up his mind, or maybe he had already decided, and without hesitation, he brought a dagger made of mithril.

''Assem, I'm sorry for Meldina's part.

Don't worry about it. I'm still getting way more than I am. Don't you want anything else, Master Virum?

I like my fists better than my weapons. If you insist, just give me a free pass next time you come back.

It's a deal. You are welcome to come back anytime. You're more than welcome to come back to us, Mister Wyrm.

Meldina laughs and supports Cunaria, who is dazed as she tries to lift the great axe.

Wyrm takes the big axe from Cunaria and carries it lightly on his shoulders and leaves Assem's shop with Meldina and Cunaria.