Today's profit at the flea market was 2,312 ells. It's 346,800 yen if we convert it to Japanese yen. Let's do a little flea market!　It's not an amount of money that you can burst out of with the right mood. I mean, it's at the level of a proper working man's monthly salary. In terms of my income, it's about two months' worth. Besides, most of the items I sold today were bought at the 100-yen shop, the purchase price must have been less than 10,000 yen.

　Everyone said it was cheap and inexpensive, and if it was too cheap it might bother other people. Next time, I will have to be more conservative in my pricing. We'll have to avoid being conspicuous as much as possible, and ---- already, without the fact that Deanna is standing out to the best of her ability-- --after all, being an otherworldly person is just a body.

　Incidentally, the profit was 2312 el, but since I bought some items to sell at NetOk, it's now reduced to about 1800 el.
　It's not a bad amount of money in Japanese yen, but we may not be able to buy weapons of much value, even if they are used. It's a good thing that you can't get good weapons and armor from what I've researched on this side of the world unless you pay the same amount of money as you would for a modern sword or new samurai armor in Japan. ...... Well, the blacksmith's artisans will painstakingly hammer each and every one of them, and it's not too expensive. I'm sure you'll be able to find one that's just as good.
　...... Well, the choice to be satisfied with a cheap new weapon is not an option for a greedy man to be able to help himself. ......
　I just want something good, even if it's used!　Something that's cheap but better made than the cheap but reasonable ones, even used!　It's a philosophy of sorts!

Here.

　The used armor store that Rebecca led me to was located along the river, far from the main street.
　The size of the store is just about the size of a convenience store, the armor is placed haphazardly and cramped, some even encroaching on the outside of the store. It's more like an old-fashioned antique shop than a recycle shop.

　It has the appearance of a bargain. This is it!　I've been looking for a store like this one!　That's what I'm talking about, Rebecca!　That's very reliable.

So, what kind of weapon do you want to use?　There are different ways to fight depending on what you can get, and there are many different kinds of swords, you know?

　I see, it's true that swords, two-handed swords, one-handed swords, straight swords, sabers, swords, rapiers, and daggers are also swords, and there's the question of whether they're a style of holding a shield. I'm not going to make it a two-sword style, as you'd expect: .......
　But, well, there's no power, and it's a one-handed sword at best. I'd rather have a shield as well.

I'm not sure I'm going to be the only one who can do that. ...... However, for 'human opponents'. It depends on what you want to arm yourself against, but if you're considering fighting monsters, subhumans and monsters, it's simply better to focus on attack power.

　Hmm. I thought demonic beasts and sub-humans were "wild animals" and monsters are born ...... or "spring up" from mages. Yes, I think you're right that it's anti-magical beasts, since you buy them as armaments to protect yourself, but I'm more afraid of bandits and brigands ....... But come to think of it, are there any such things around my mansion?　That's what I'm talking about. I've never even seen a demonic beast or sub-human.
　So I wonder if I should choose to go to other areas or something. It's not like I'm going to languish in a dungeon either (although I'm interested in it), and I think it's basically fine vs. humans: ......, but vs. humans is ....... It's a different story if you can fight against humans .......
　...... To be frank, it's impossible. I'm sure you'll be able to find one that's a little less formidable to kill with a bow and arrow than with a sword.

　So, ......, if you're going against a human being, i.e., a bandit or a bandit, then .......
　At least I'd better assume I can't fight them. I don't want Deanna or Marina to fight too much, to be honest.
　The worst case scenario is that I lose easily, Deanna and Marina are taken away as spoils of war, and I get nuked to death. It's a small price to pay if all you have to do is get your stuff taken away, but it's probably best to assume it's impossible.
　Then you'd be better off having something different (・・・・) than a "gruesome battle" against bandits.

　Conclusion. You don't need to buy the armor to fight humans in a stiff battle over here (...). Except for the armor, which is also available at ............. I'll pick some of the armor from there as well.


Then I'll choose a configuration that can deal with demons as well. ...... Well, it depends on the bargain. The best way to do that is to use a two-handed sword rather than a one-handed sword against a demon?

That's true. And if you are starting to use a sword at Jirou's age, that's even more so. That's how difficult it is to get a "kill" on a one-handed sword. A simple weapon of the same degree of skill and the same level of skill can make a difference of three or four times in attack. One-handed or two-handed is a difference of that magnitude. But when dealing with humans, the one-handed sword is sufficient because the killing power is not that necessary. It takes a lot of skill to deal enough damage with a demon with a one-handed sword.

　Oh, I see.
　Well, let's see if we can find some more swords!


Jirou is fine with a double-handled sword, but what about the slaves?

Oh, of course, I'm thinking of getting them something too. What would be good for Marina, do you have any weapons that Marina has used before?

It's a clothesline style!

Hmm?　What's that. ...... Sasaki Kojiro?

I was training by myself, using a clothesline as a spear!

　That's Marina. You're playing with chambers, aren't you?
　Well, it's Marina's vocation "knight", so ...... spear would be just fine?

I can use the bow a little better than most, Master.

　Deanna declares. It's true that elves are a classic when it comes to elves!
　Personally, I feel like I'd dare to remove the standard, but I'd rather prioritize efficiency over my personal hobby. ...... But, well, Deanna hasn't decided on her vocation yet, so I guess there will come a time when she can try out many more things.
　The hobby equipment will have to wait until then!


　It was bright enough for the sunshine to enter the store, which was reasonably well lit and bright enough for rummaging through the merchandise. When we entered the store, he looked up and lightly greeted us, and immediately returned to his bookkeeping. He did not seem to be the type of shop to serve customers positively. Well, owners of antique shops are also like this over there, but it seems to be the same in this world as well.

　Personally, I love such an obscene antique shop, it is not an exaggeration to say that I like such an antique shop. It's a microcosm of the possibilities of bargains, or maybe it's just full of dreams: ...... In fact, it's almost always the case that there's a lot of trash in there. ...... But I can't help but check out all the products without giving up.
　And now I have a foul technique called "Mirror of Truth".

　The weapon section I was looking for was at the far end of the store, and there seemed to be more than 10 two-handed swords alone. There is a wide variety of weapons, from those neatly displayed on the wall to those that have been thrown out on the floor, with or without price tags, it's very messy.
　I examine them one by one, using the Mirror of Truth.

　I'll start with relatively clean swords, but they're usually like this.

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　[Type]
　proximity weapons

　[Name]
　two-handed sword

　[Commentary]
　Swords that can be equipped by close combatants

　[Magical characteristics]
　None

　[Spiritual blessing]
　None

　[Owner]
　loquefied opossum

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　The different shapes and slightly different sizes are all labeled as "to-hand swords" or "claymores" or whatever. Even if they look a little different, I guess they're not much different in terms of performance.
　The name in the owner's place is probably the name of the owner of this shop.

　This is what the big rusty sword on the floor looks like.


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　[Type]
　proximity weapons

　[Name]
　Claymore-1

　[Commentary]
　Swords that can be equipped by close combatants
　Rusty.

　[Magical Properties]
　None

　[Spiritual blessing]
　None

　[Owner]
　loquefied opossum

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　It is subtle.
　However, Rebecca says that rust can be removed by taking it to a blacksmith, and if it's a sword with a good elementary character, it can be repaired. Even if the condition is bad, if you have a good one, you can choose that one.

　I gave up on the two-handed sword section for now and decided to take a look at the spear for Marina.
　I found a short spear and a lance that looked good in the chaos.


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　[Type]
　long-handled weapon

　[Name]
　Halberd of Meshi-1

　[Commentary]
　Axe spears that can be equipped by close combatants
　The magical color "Ankoku-Zhi" is used to add a curse of destruction to the target of the attack.
　It's rusty.

　[Magical characteristics]
　Perdition B

　[Spiritual blessing]
　None

　[Owner]
　loquefied opossum

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　I'm not sure if it looks good or strong .......
　The curse of destruction is ......, if you accidentally touch the tip of it, you'll be destroyed. It's dangerous.
　I was going to use an ordinary spear, but this is a halberd. It's a so-called spear with an axe attached, was it called a pole arm or something like that, this kind of weapon. The handle is made of black wood, and the tip is made of metal in a design that looks like a spear and an axe combined. The tip of the weapon is a dull purple color, and it is quite heavily rusted, just because it is called "annihilation purple". In terms of color, it looks good on Marina.
　It's rusty and heavy, so I'm not sure if Marina can handle it, but I'll keep it for now. There's no price tag on it, so I don't know if I can afford it.


What do you think?　Did you find a good one?

''Well, I found a spear, or rather a good halberd, but the two-handed sword isn't so good. I'm thinking of taking a look at a one-handed sword from now on, though.

　Rebecca speaks to me with a metal clasp in one hand. It's a rather ostentatious cage, but I wonder if she'll buy it.

Yeah. This one?　I was wondering what you think of Giraud. It's less expensive, and basketry is important!

Oh, thank you.

　They had picked out a basket hand for me.
　When I received it from Rebecca, by all accounts, it was made of metal and yet it was light!　It must weigh about the same as titanium. But it's pale and blue-white and shiny, so it can't be titanium. It seems to be the same material as the guild card: .......
　Let's appraise it in the mirror of truth as soon as possible.


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　[Type]
　bracer

　[Name]
　Mithril Gauntlet +2

　[Commentary]
　A cage that can be equipped by all professions.
　Increasing the hit rate with a spirit blessing

　[Magical characteristics]
　None

　[Spiritual blessing]
　Increased accuracy E

　[Owner]
　loquefied opossum

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　Oh, my first "+2"!　I mean, the spirit blessing is a first. I mean, mithril. So this is Mithril. It's the same as in games, but it's a fantasy world. I'd like to make a knife out of mithril someday.
　I don't know how hard Mithril is, but it's light (for a metal). I guess I can equip this one, even if I'm a weakling. But if you're fighting with this basket and also a sword, ......, you'll be more than just a kendo or sports chanbara.
　It's also a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for when you're in the market.
　But with the bonus of increased hit rate, and the price is only 450 el. You have to buy this one!

　But I wonder how much of this "+2" or "+1" is really recognized: ......?　It sounds like you can't see it without a mirror of truth.
　Let's just ask her.


Rebecca, is it possible for weapons to have special abilities added to them?　Also, for example, cursed: ......

'What?　The enchantment?　I don't know if it's cursed ......, er, ......, but yeah. I'm sure there are times when they have an enchanted one on hand, but you'll never know until you try it. You can sometimes find them for a great price at a reputable store: ....... I don't think you'll find it in these stores.

　It doesn't seem to be normal. No, even in the little bit of research I've done, there's some politicking going on there, like "+1". Or maybe the "+1" or so is only about a margin of error in ability. What if the highest is +100 or something like that: .......
　Well, I guess I'll have to actually use it to find out about that.

　Anyway, I'm going to search for a one-handed sword next. There are even more of them than the two-handed swords, about 30 of them. I'm sure you can find a bargain.

　I put the Mirror of Truth on every single one of them.
　Basically, they seemed to be all ordinary weapons. 'Bronze Sword', 'Short Sword', 'Longsword', 'Broadsword', 'Scimitar', 'Cutlass', 'Rapier', 'Saber', 'Gladius', 'Estock' .......
　All of them are either regular or rusted and have a "-1" on them. The material is also common steel?　It seems to be made of wood and has a moderate weight, and even though it's a one-handed sword, it's not going to be handled lightly. To be honest, if I were to buy a normal steel sword, I'd have to be able to hold a one-handed sword with both hands, or else I'd feel like it would be muscularly impossible.

　I found one of those weird ones.


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　[Type]
　proximity weapons

　[Name]
　Rusty swords -2

　[Commentary]
　A fierce, rusty sword.
　The truth is, it's either a great sword or a crappy sword.

　[Magical characteristics]
　?

　[Spiritual blessing]
　?

　[Owner]
　loquefied opossum

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　I know, I know.
　In games, when you reforge it, it can become a legendary sword or a dragon slayer's sword - I know. I'll buy this one too.

　Wow, this is really fun to shop for antiques. It's not hard to pick things out since you have the ability to appraise them!


'Master, it looks like there are a few swords over here too. They're not very tidy at all.

　And Deanna. It's true that each of the corners are in a disastrous state of disarray. There was nothing in the two-handed sword corner or the one-handed sword corner, and in this situation, you have no choice but to make a shiramitsu bushi.

It's round robin'!　If there's a two-handed sword that's rolling, everyone bring it to me!

　So I appraise them one by one as everyone else looks for them and brings them to me. I thought the owner of the shop might say something to me, but he didn't care about anything at all, he was just doing his bookkeeping and reading the newspaper. It's a bit of a longing for a life of leisure.

　............ Shucks. I'm not sure how many swords there are.
　I'm not sure I'm going to be able to find the right one. I'm not sure how many daggers would be included in that number.

"Lord!　There was one in the front, sir.

　Saying that, Marina brings a swinging longsword. Come to think of it, I hadn't seen the table yet. Well, it's partly because I thought the table was only scraps, and in fact it's only scraps.

　The longsword that Marina brought with her was an unreliable one with a narrow sword width and thin body, the blade was black and rusty, and the mountings were covered in red rust, so it wasn't something that looked promising at all. The blade itself is probably about one meter long, but it's not too heavy, and I could handle this one.
　I activated the Mirror of Truth with a lame attempt.
　I thought it would be "Longsword-1" anyway: .......

　-- apparently it was a bargain.


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　[Type]
　proximity weapons

　[Name]
　Nuregara's Magic Sword Heart of Blood-1

　[Commentary]
　The magical sword that sucks the blood of a thousand monsters and turns red.

　Swords that can be equipped by close combatants
　The magical color "wet crow" adds a spell to increase evasion rate.
　Adds the curse of "Absorption" to the target of the sword's unique skill
　Increases the criticality rate for hexenbiests
　It's rusty.

　[Magical characteristics]
　Evasion Rate Increase B
　Absorption C
　Anti-Monster A

　[Spiritual blessing]
　None

　[Owner]
　None

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