Fugitive Poison User ~I Am Somehow Recovering in a World Full of Miasma~ Chapter 66

Chapter 66

The next day.

“Pardon , but I must depart once again.”

We were in the middle of breakfast when Celes announced her departure.

“That right?”

Wayne curtly responds to Celes.

“I am wondering about the sword if—”

“We’ve finished work on the prototype already. The protection ain’t quite right but take it with you. Not like you can do much with that broken sword of sword of yours.”

“But—”

“Just shut up and take it.”

It may seem like Wayne snapped at her, but he likes to eat breakfast and read his newspaper in silence.

“... understood. I am in your debt.”

“Cohgray, yours is ready too. The boys were ssin’ around and whipped sothing up for the mushroom too. You can use it until the real deal gets completed.”

“Mu!”

“Oh, thank you very much.”

“You’ve brought a whole lot of different kinds of materials with you and I’m itchin’ to work on ‘em. Take your ti eatin’.”

With that, Wayne heads to work.

... is it just or is he bulking up and getting bigger every day?

‘Yea, the blacksmith looks to be more muscular than yesterday to as well. This is just like the innkeeper.’

What on earth is up with that?

‘Dost thou believe that he is so eager to forge because of his fears of contracting another disease? Or perhaps that he is excited to see such quality ores?’

Man, I hope it’s the latter.

I think he’s too energetic for his own good.

Anyway, we finished up our breakfast before heading for the forge.

We step inside and as soon as his apprentices noticed us, Wayne cos over with our newly crafted weapons.

Celes’ gorgeous sword catches Veno’s attention.

‘Hmm... what an exquisite blade. Mine dragon senses are tingling!’

Veno has his attention on her sword, but I focus on my crossbow.

Rapid Elba Orichalcum Crossbow 6

Quality: Superior

Required level: Base level 45

Bonus effects: Rapid Fire, Auto Reload, Increased Mana, Faster Projectile Speed, Bonus Damage, Improved Poison Arrow Loading and Damage, Accuracy Compensation, Limiter

A crossbow with a focus on rapid fire and damage for all purposes.

Its extraordinary rate of fire more than makes up for its slightly heavier weight.

Damage output and projectile range have been redied. The user can choose to automatically enchant projectiles with poison.

The crossbow can shoot projectiles other than bolts but at a reduced rate of fire.

The action has also been simplified, granting ease of maintenance.

However, the crossbow draws the user’s Mana, necessitating a great Mana pool.

As powerful as it is, the crossbow tends to be picky with its user and so its true might heavily depends on the wielder.

Wow... talk about overpowered.

The Magic Iron Crossbow that Wayne lent feels like a toy bow in comparison.

‘Aye, this is quite the fine piece. It should cost more than for what thou hast paid. However... it may be difficult on thine stats.’

What do you an? I hold the crossbow in my hands.

Hmm... it’s got so heft to it.

But I don’t think it’s so much the physical weight as much as it would overload ntally.

‘Thou etest not the required level. With the lass’ cooking, thou mayest just narrowly be able to wield it... but the Limiter effect can only be overco by thine strength. ‘Tis quite the nuisance. It would be unwieldable without first bypassing the Limiter.’

There sure is a lot of stuff packed into one weapon.

I guess only high-rank adventurers can use this thing.

And to think that even they aren’t a match for you, Veno... it really drives ho how weak humans truly are.

‘Deprecate not thyself. Masterest the weapon and thou canst slay beasts like Safkrym or Elba with nary so much trouble.’

Well, you’ve got a point.

“Mu!”

I look away from my crossbow and see what Muu is up to.

Looks like he’s bouncing with joy getting a new axe, helt and armor.

That armor is like... a stab vest or sothing. And its helt looks more like a shield on its head.

Muu looks like its cosplaying or sothing, but it looks good on them.

Then, Muu goes clink clank.

“Muuu?”

Muu tilts its cap to one side as if asking Arleaf how she thinks of his new clothes.

“It looks great on you, Muu. Hopefully it is not too heavy though.”

Arleaf’s approval and doubt makes it seem as if she were Muu’s big sister.

Well, it’d be troubleso if the armor is too unwieldy.

“Mu!”

Looks like Muu’s fine.

“We made sure Muu’s armor would be easy for it to move around in.”

Did Rurika forge this just for Muu?

It really gives of a Warrior vibe. I wonder if we look like half-decent adventurers now.

Oh, right, I almost forgot about the weapons we picked up in the sewer. I should show Wayne now.

It might be a little tough to repair, but he says it would make for good materials for upgrading equipnt.

“Now, then...”

Celes slings the sheathed sword to her hip.

She doesn’t seem to have the ti to check over Wayne’s handiwork.

But judging by Veno’s reaction, it’s definitely made well.

“Oh, let send you off.”

“Hmm? I appreciate it.”

“I do apologize, but I must help Gramps with his work...”

And so Rurika declines.

“Fret not.”

“Yeah, the rest of us can send Celes off.”

“Yes, we shall. Thank you very much for everything. Grandpa Wayne is only so healthy thanks to your help.”

“The dicine I brought him is but a drop in the bucket.”

“You were instruntal, Celes. Let pray to the Holy Dragon for you before you leave.”

Rurika bows her head down and starts praying.

Celes, though, has quite the forced smile on her face.

“Then, if you will excuse . I shall try my best to see everyone again.”

“Okay, take care now!”

Celes and Rurika say their goodbyes before headed off together to the stagecoaches.

Walking through town with our new weapons on our backs really makes want to go and try them out.

‘I feel the sa way when test out new spells. Perhaps we shall take the chance to go out for a hunt.’

Sounds great. But let’s see Celes off first, alright?

She’s probably from sowhere in Saint Yggdra. Sowhere we definitely shouldn’t step foot in.

“I extend my thanks to you all.”

“That’s our line, Celes. Really, thank you for everything you’ve done for us.”

“No, let thank you. The ti we had spent together had been very aningful. You have reminded of what my original goals were, and I am now able to head towards the right direction. Our adventure together had been utmost splendid.”

It feels good to know she thinks so highly of us.

“I pray that your wishes to be soon granted.”

“?”

Arleaf looks at us, confused by our exchange.

Though I think she’s got so clue.

‘Her family has been cursed. That prayer is for it to be lifted and for her to be able to safely and swiftly return by their side.’

Arleaf’s expression changes after listening to Veno speak.

It’s at tis like these where Veno cos in handy.

“Ah, if you ever run into any troubles, you may rely on . I shall help you to the best of my abilities.”

Celes holds her hand out.

I grip her hand and give it a firm shake.

However, in the middle of this refreshing mont cos a squadron with armor-clad warriors and robe-wearing mages storm in with battle standards in hand. They rush in and encircle us. We’ve been surrounded.