Chrysalis

Chapter 1325

Given the bustling streets and crowded storefronts, it was sometimes difficult for the two ants to move freely down Silver street. It was only thanks to the presence of their guide that they were able to travel freely and not be attacked by the many monster hunters searching for weapons and armour.

Eventually, they managed to make their way into a store and start poking around.

“What do you think?” Cobalt asked as she ran her eyes over the merchandise.

“I can tell that the materials used are rare. The mana running through the metal is very dense, and flowing smoothly, but there doesn’t seem to be anything super impressive about it?”

“Hmmm. These swords match your description. They’re extremely well made, and of good quality metals, but we’ve seen such things elsewhere. Perhaps we were expecting too much?”

[What are you thinking about, you two?]

They explained their thoughts to Irisod, and she examined the blades herself before shrugging.

[I’m hardly an expert. Let me grab a store clerk.]

[Are they a smith?]

[Perhaps?]

[If they aren’t a smith, I don’t really want to talk to them,] Smithant said flatly.

[I’ll ask.]

As it turned out, all of the staff were proficient to some degree in the smithing arts, which satisfied the fussy ant’s requirements. She asked Irisod to explain to them the best qualities of the store’s work, and he quickly caught on to what they were getting at.

store is famed for its durable and long lasting arms and armour. There was a fair

forward and began pointing to various parts of the swords and armour sets,

and folded into the metal, and all the enchanting is done on a separate layer, then encased. This helps keep the mana channels from being damaged, even under heavy use. They’ll even survive a reforging of the

clever,” Smithant muttered as she reached out with an antenna to run over one of the blades again. “Why didn’t I think of that? And it makes sense that they feel like such straightforward implements, anything too complex wouldn’t fit in

of repair, reliable performance,” Cobalt agreed. “These are

They turned to Irisod.

swords, two spears and two full sets

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rolled

answer! I don’t shop here much, I don’t know what the going rates are for just about

would you pay

mage exhaled a little in frustration. [Give me

ants stood perfectly still, watching the exchange. After five full minutes, she again

expensive. To know if this is indeed the market rate, you

Cobalt asked

of this store and work out what their bottom price is. If it’s cheaper,

Both ants slumped.

like such

visit other forges anyway, right?] Irisod reminded

endlessly haggling just so we don’t end up paying more

but not in

much more valuable

had just committed heresy. The smith glared at

you buy time?] she

Irisod replied reluctantly, [it’s not that I don’t agree with you, it’s just

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