190 CXC. The Upgrades (2/2)

When all the horses were ready to go, someone knocked on the front door of the Fort Skjonnet yard.

One of Gridd's two pupils went to open.

”Captain!” Reidar exclaimed, poking out from behind the door and making a slight bow toward Dag.

”Reidar! Do you feel better?” he asked, approaching his companion.

”Yes, I think during the night, the medicines Karl gave me took effect. Now I'm in great shape!” said the archer, who was wearing armor, ready to go.

”Well! Do you have anything for me?” asked Dag again, referring to the armor commissioned to Turid the day before.

”Oh, yes! I almost forgot...” Reidar exclaimed, opening a leather bag tied behind his shoulders and pulling Dag's new armor out of it.

He grabbed it and opened it before his eyes, scrupulously observing every detail: the leather of the previous armor had been completely replaced by a similar, but more durable, completely black material.

Both the hammer of Hammers Of Thor and Asa's swallow symbols were perfectly carved in the new dark leather, with delicate gold lines inside the engravings.

To shoulders height, at the top of his chest, there were two circular metal plates.

Without understanding, Dag turned the armor, looking at the other side as well.

Another 6 smaller metal plates were attached vertically to the spine.

”What are these?” he asked, looking up at Reidar.

”As she built the armor, I explained to Turid what you are capable of, mentioning your powers. I assure you that we can trust her, she won't tell anyone!” replied Reidar, justifying his actions to Dag.

”I don't care, Reidar, don't worry. These metal plates... there are eight in total, two large in the front and four smaller on the back. What are they for?” replied Dag.

”I was saying... After explaining to her what your powers consist of, she has installed those metal circles on the armor, affirming that in this way, you will be able to more easily channel the electricity that your body releases, limiting its dispersion. In other words, it's a kind of upgrade, which will allow you to hit opponents with even greater strength!”

”It's brilliant! I never thought about it! Turid is truly an exceptional seamstress, Reidar, the new armor is magnificent!” continued Dag, who after placing his white shirt inside his pants, slipped the new top of the armor, which fitted to him, adhering to every curve of his torso.

He tried to move and twist his chest and arms, to assess its elastic properties: the new armor was much more flexible and lighter than the previous one, almost not feeling its weight on him.

As he continued to touch the black fabric and metal plates on his chest, Reidar added: ”It's not over yet, Captain. The belt has also undergone improvements. There it is”.

Dag grabbed the brand new belt, which at first glance looked very similar to the previous one.

”Look well on the sides. The two nooses that held up your weapons, causing them to wobble and slow your movements, were replaced by two powerful magnets” Reidar continued, turning the belt into Dag's hands.