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 bit of

pointing to various parts of the swords and armour

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

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 the internal layer, which would compromise

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

They turned to Irisod.

two spears and two full sets

is not rightfully

rolled

me to answer! I don’t shop here much,

would you pay

not how this works,] the mage exhaled a little in

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

is still prohibitively expensive. To know if this is indeed the market rate, you are going to

that?] Cobalt asked

around!] Irisod declared, eyes gleaming brightly. [We go to the competitors of this store and work out what their bottom price is. If

Both ants slumped.

sounds like such a

want to visit other forges anyway,

but I don’t want to backtrack endlessly haggling just so we don’t end up

yes, but

is much more valuable than

if Smithant had just committed

you buy time?] she

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

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