ALL NOVEL Equipment
We were inside our dorm.
“Melanie, Emilia has informed me that there will be a martial tournament by the end of the month. Do not worry. Attendance is not mandatory.”
“Oh, good. I was worried that I would need to fight. I don’t know how to.”
“Then would it not be a good time to learn?”
“My power isn’t really suited for fighting right?”
“What are you talking about? You could be the perfect assassin.”
“Assassin!?”
“Yes. You just hide in the shadow of someone then kill them when they do not expect it.”
“Huh!? No, no, no, no, no!”
“Well, do not worry about it. I have no reason to use you as such.”
“Oh, good. I was worried. Wait, doesn’t that mean we have nothing to do? What do we do while the tournament is happening?”
I can see a weary smile on my maid’s face.
“You ae wrong on one thing. I plan to participate after all.”
“What!? Wait, why?”
“Because I want to.”
“Sylvia, is she serious? She’s not just fooling me and then she’ll laugh later?”
“Sadly, mistress is serious. I have already said my thoughts but she does not want to listen.”
“I will remind you. I am telling you not asking you.”
“Oh. Okay. Do you have a plan then?”
I shared my plan with Melanie.
“Huh. Oh, that is a plan.”
“Do you have any concerns?”
“Well, I do have a lot but you’re not going to stop right?”
“Of course.”
“Ok. So, what do I need to help with?”
“Oh my, Melanie. You are feeling proactive today.”
“Hey, don’t mock me. I know you enough that you plan on making me help, okay?”
“Ah, I do apologize. Your candor in helping was surprising.”
“Hmph!”
Melanie pouts. How cute.
“I do have missions to give to both of you. Melanie, I want you to spread a rumor.”
“A rumor?”
“Yes. Once Emilia has announced the registration, wait a few days. Then spread a rumor that I will use this tournament to relieve my stress.”
“Huh?”
“Make sure to use my cruel, evil, vindictive, rumors to its fullest. Make everyone think that I plan to commit atrocities to anyone who becomes my opponent.”
“Oh! This is part of the scare tactic!”
“Yes. Make sure that you spread this after a few days have passed. If you spread it too early, the timid ones might withdraw their applications.”
“Got it!”
“Also, once Emilia has provided the list of my opponents. I wish for you to research them as well. Find any weakness that they may have. Financially if you can since that is your family’s business.”
“Okay. If they have any debts, or anything they wanted to buy or anything related to money.”
“Yes. Of course, this is not required. Do not force yourself if they do not have any nor will you make them have any. Is that understood?”
“I understand!”
“As for you Sylvia, I want you to find me a weapon.”
“A weapon, mistress?”
“Yes. Just a simple sword. It does not need to be exceptional. If it is above average, it will suffice.”
“Do you have any other request for the sword, mistress?”
“It must be light, at least fitting for someone who prefers to use their speed instead of power. Not too long either.”
“Why do I feel like this weapon is not for you, mistress?”
I smile at her and I do not answer her question. She shivers.
“Next, I would need a bodysuit. One that can withstand magic and blows. Just an added measure of defense.”
“That would be quite hard, mistress.”
“Also, it must be body fitting. You already know my measurements. It would be better if it can adjust to the size of the user. I plan to wear it under my garments so it must be capable of covering all my body, including hands and feet.”
“Uh, I do not think I can find one like that mistress.”
“Sylvia, use your head. Melanie can assist you.”
“Oh! Uh, yeah! My father knows some tailors. Maybe they can make one then have it enchanted. Although, the cost is a problem.”
“Do not worry about it. Money is not a concern. Although, I do hate on overpaying if not needed. So, make sure that the appropriate price is paid for the appropriate service. “
“Understood, mistress.”
“Okay! Oh, there is a problem.”
“What can that be?”
“Well, father is usually the one who handles our business. He did teach me a lot of things but I haven’t really used them yet.”
“And?”
“I don’t know most of the shops.”
That is a problem indeed.
“I’ve been going to the library and bookstores as well as the markets but I haven’t gone to any equipment shops so I don’t know any of them.”
“Ah, then there is a perfect solution.”
“Really?”
“Yes. Go around town with Sylvia on Sunday and look around. Find those shops. It might be better if you were to find helpers to assist. Maybe you can ask red hair and blue hair for assistance.”
“Huh? Who are those?”
“Oh, Melanie has not been properly introduced. They are two commoner students. I have employed one of them and the other is just an addition.”
“Wait, you employed a commoner? Employed how?”
“Their responsibility is the same as yours. They gather information on the commoner class and share it to me when I demand it.”
“Oh. I got it. Wait, is she the type who likes to talk to other people?”
“Yes. She is very talkative.”
“Ugh. I am bad with those types.”
Oh, right. Sylvia and I are more in the talk less category. From all the people I know, blue hair is the only one who is very experienced in mundane conversations.
“Then, treat is as training. Whether you like it or not, your status and affiliation with me will force you to speak more.”
“Okay, okay. I get it.”
“Good. We still have ample of time before the tournament so no need to rush on these things. And in the case that you cannot provide my request, there will be no punishment.
I smile at them. The biggest I have as both shivers.
“I will only be disappointed.”