40 - I came here to buy Patras' weapons, and for some reason I was entangled by the Knights.






"Mmm. "It's delicious, Patrón."

Shannon said, "It's so good!"



 On the way to the arms store, Shannon was hungry, so we decided to buy some grilled orc skewers and eat them while we were there.



 Oak skewers are a major food in this country, and when you put them in your mouth, the oil on the skewers makes them very soft and tasty.



 It was a popular food because it was inexpensive, but it was also very filling and was distributed in large quantities.



 However, the only seasoning is salt and pepper, which is a little tasteless. 

 I secretly think that if there were some more tasty ways to eat it, it would sell better.



 The other followers were cooked by Mr. Gargoyle in the box garden with great skill.

 The food of Mr. Gargoyle is quite popular among the orange-ant and other lucky ones.



 We walk to the weapon shop after eating the grilled skewers.

"What kind of weapons do you want, Patra?"

"Hmmm. I'm thinking. If it doesn't fit, I'm thinking bare hands.

"I see. Well, this arms shop has a lot of different weapons and armor, so you should take a look.

Yeah. I'm looking forward to it.



 The Omen Arms is one of the best arms shops in King's Landing.

 They have been helping us since we were in the previous party, and they can make adjustments to not only weapons, but also armor, as well as custom-made items. We would like to have Patra and her friends' armor custom-made if possible.



"Oh! I'm sorry to hear about your troubles, Rock. I heard there was some trouble at the party. Kara came over to me and bemoaned it."

"Oh no, it was really hard."



 Matteo, the owner, is polishing his sword.

"I heard that you were very flashy..." he says. You really went all out against your old friends, didn't you? They've been underestimating Locke's support magic. I'm sure it was a good experience for them too.

"I wasn't serious. I just got a little extra money. But did you know that I was giving them a blessing?



"Of course I did. How can they be equipped like that? How long do you think I've been running this arms shop? I didn't say anything after I heard you and Locke had been friends since childhood, but I wish I had told you earlier. So what's up today?"

Oh, I was hoping you could help me find some weapons and armor for these kids.



Are you the Queen of Orange? Did you bring her from the fifth level of the dungeon of fire and brimstone?

"How did you know! She just hatched from an egg at ...... at the right time.



"Of course, I'll get information about the dungeon too. Well, I've never seen one before, but it has distinctive antennae and a beautiful orange color.



"Nice to meet you, my name is Patra."

 Patra greets Matteo politely.

"I'm Matteo, the arms dealer. Nice to meet you, girl. If you have any problems with weapons or armor, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you very much.



I have some more orangemen I'd like to have made.

"Yes, that's fine. I'll have to see the armor in person.



 He touches the bracelet and summons the orange-antes.

 One after another, orange-antes appear. Finally, for some reason, a gargoyle appears.

"Wow. "How cute...why does ...... even have a gargoyle?"

"So, Mr. Gargoyle joined our group. Do gargoyles use weapons and armor?

"I wanted to see the weapon shop in King's Landing, okay?"

 I looked at Matteo, who nodded his head and said yes.



Can I give them weapons of their choice?

"Yes, you can try as many as you like. I was surprised at the orange-ant, but the king's gargoyle is an elite unit of the Demon King's army, and you even made a guy like that your friend.



 My gargoyle-kun and I look at each other, and a complicated expression appears on our faces.

 My gargoyle-kun neither denied nor affirmed that he was good at ...... cooking and housework in general, but only smiled affectionately at me.



 The orange-antes were looking at the swords, spears, bows, and staffs, and one of them tried to swing his nunchakus in a cool way and smashed his head against them.

 He was crouching down and holding his head by himself.



 It's Orange Ant E.

 It's good that he is willing to take on challenges, but the nunchucks need to be trained.

 He doesn't seem to need any recovery medicine, but he does need a light pat on the head.



"Weapons can be used to defend yourself, but they can be dangerous if you're not used to using them."

 Orange Ant E nodded, hugged me once, and then went looking for her weapon again.



 He was quite a unique individual.

 Some of them have wands, but ...... can Orange Ant use magic?

 At least I've never seen them use magic.



 No. It seems to me that they use it more as a blunt instrument than magic, judging by the way they are waving it around.



 After a while, each of the orange-antes picked a weapon of their own choice.

 A with a sword, B with a spear, C with a tonfa, D with a bow, and E with nunchakus.






 Weapons of C and E...... seem to be difficult to use, but there is a saying that "like is like".

 It is a waste to let parents decide the direction of your life at your own discretion from a young age.



 You should help them when they are in danger, and they should have as many different experiences as possible.

 There are many things to learn from mistakes and detours, just as I did when I could not make the Holy Beast my friend.



 In fact, the path I thought was a detour back then has broadened my possibilities and given me the strength to protect my friends.



"Have you guys decided?"

 I asked, and Patra was the only one who had not yet decided.

 She was still pondering over the various weapons, waving them around and holding them up.



Patra can't seem to find one she likes. What are you struggling with?

I want to be just like you, Papa. I want to use magic to help people. But ...... do you think you can use magic too?

"You can try. You can try. Patra has magic too, so let's practice together.

"Thank you, papa! I'll use my wand then!



 Patra has the skill of command, and if she can use auxiliary magic, it might be good for the balance. But first she has to be able to protect herself as well.

 It may seem overprotective, but let them learn defensive magic first.

 The first and foremost priority is to save your own life.



 Sometimes it is okay to run away.

 There is no need to force yourself against an opponent you cannot beat.

 Trying your best is not the same as taking on a reckless challenge.



 Mr. Gargoyle was really just here to watch, and he didn't want anything in particular.

 He is, after all, a magician and a versatile one at that.



 Shannon was also looking at various weapons and armor, but did not seem to need anything in particular because she was more comfortable with what she was using now.



"Here you go, Matteo."

"Thank you. By the way, Rock, did you hear about the theft of the combustible rock?

Yes, I just got a request for them.



Good. I'm glad to hear that. They've been getting them at my place, at bakeries, skewer shops, and everywhere else. We don't have as many as the Knights, so we don't suffer as much. They are used to forge weapons, so we can't afford to lose them. It was stolen just yesterday. I just reported it to the soldiers in town just before Locke arrived."



 I see. There are always a lot of people here, but there were none today, probably because they had just opened the store.



 One combustible rock can generate enough heat and firepower for almost a day's worth of cooking.

 It can be used as a substitute for various energy sources, depending on how it is used.



 It is not very expensive, but it is said that the Knights have stolen a lot of them.



 Then a new customer walks into the store.

"Welcome!"

 Matteo calls out, and I turn around to see that the customer is ...... apparently a member of the Royal Order of Knights.

 The knights have a crest of feathers on their chests so that they can be distinguished from ordinary soldiers at a glance.



 As we stood at the counter waiting for Matteo to wrap up the goods, he suddenly kicked Patra.

"Don't get carried away and come shopping for weapons with a woman and a demon! You guys should just consume demons and fight.



 The man said to me.

 What the hell is this guy?