Chapter 172 - 172. proper gear. (2/2)
”Because it's always been like that.” She said confidently.
”But I just showed you magic doesn't have to be like that, who decided magic could only be used in 1 specific way?”
She finally remembered that I did something that wasn't done. She gaped like a fish for a while and I just snickered and continued to watch Pickle Rick.
After a while It was time for me to get down to business and that business was getting my gear set up. I was going to use basic steel gear not my phantasms. Where would be the fun if I just go through the dungeon with super op gear? I mean we don't need to bust out balmung or excalibur for simple goblins do we? That's just wasteful.
I decided on a simple setup. Greaves to protect my feet up to my knees. Basic throwing knives on the left thigh in a pouch. Not kunai those things are shit for throwing. Ninja use them as a multi-use tool for chopping, cutting, stabbing, and throwing.
They aren't meant for throwing they should only be used for stabbing. Throwing knives and shuriken are ment for throwing I prefer knives nice flat balanced ones.
On our chest is our usual half plate to protect the heart front and back with out usual hood. I have a dislike for helmets they block your ears and narrow your vision and make it harder to turn your head.
A regular ninjato over the shoulder strapped to my back plate firmly we don't want it falling off. A dagger behind the back strapped to the waist.
For my main weapon it's just fingerless gloves with metal plating over the knuckles. Fingerless for better grip and ease of use with grappling enemy limbs and weapons and for better accuracy when throwing things. Metal covered knuckles for that satisfying noise it makes against enemy teeth and noses. *Crunch* Can also be used as an impromptu shield if fast enough mostly to backhand away blades and thrown objects like stones. Other than that I have an identical backup trunk on my necklace for ease of returning home or sleeping in the dungeon if so needed. Always be prepared. It's connected to the one upstairs.
I double check to make sure it's working by setting it up and showing hestia how it works and coming out of the one upstairs. she is confused til I tell her I can use it in the dungeon and she can visit without having to worry about being caught in the dungeon or in danger. I made them unbreakable and undetectable for a high price. dunno if they could stand up to being thrown in the sun or something but they should be good for the dungeon.
Everything is in my blue and golden signature colors with my house crests on it. Lightning surrounding a nice zinogre motif.
Hestia looks at all my nice gear and even helps me strap everything in. ”Why are you only using regular steel gear why not magical weapons? I'm sure we could find you some nice ones if I ask hephaestus she could make you one.” She asked.
”If you become too reliant on magical gear and things like that you don't increase your own strength your just relying on tools. My teacher beat this into me using a wooden stick to prove her point.” I replied. It was true I had started to rely on the chains and the gate too much and she said it was a bad habit and I agreed. I remember what happened to Gilgamesh he got his ass whooped cause all he did was stand around and shoot things at people for years from the gate. no no no sir. We can't become like that.