Brothers in Another World

A New Coat of Paint

A FEW DAYS AGO

A few days after Amari officially became part of the family, Klein and Neil decided to register with the Adventurers Guild. Before heading out on their first mission as adventurers, Klein couldn't help but feel concerned for his brother's idea.

"So... You're proposing we only use these swords and knives?"

"Yeah, and we've got these coats to cover us from the goblins as well."

Oh my lord... Klein stopped questioning as he watched his brother start to think, it wasn't that hard of a decision. To him, it seemed a bit too risqué to just go out in their current equipment, that being a sword and their normal clothing with a cloak. But for their first mission, Neil didn't seem too worried.

"Let me rephrase. If these slimes can be taken down with zero effort, why would we need the armour right now? We could just grind slime requests." Neil said, hoping his brother would agree with him. Klein was unconvinced, walking ahead with a frown on his face.

"If we're not getting protection, then I'm not joining you." Klein looked away as he started walking to one of the nearby shops as Neil ran to his side.

"Weapon's shop..." Reaching the store, Neil looked up to find the sign something he had seen before. It wasn't too expensive on Klein's previous visits, and a place like this might have just what they need.

"That's right, during my daily trips for food I found this place." Pointing towards his belt of handy tools, Klein continued "I've been here a few times, in case you were wondering."

Of course you have... Opening the door without hesitation, they walked inside to find exactly what Neil had expected. A vast array of weaponry laid behind the blacksmith who observed the two as they entered. From the familiar types such as swords, spears and shields, to the unusual shapes that looked to be hybrids.

Custom-made, so to speak.

Small accessories and items laid in front of his counter, sealed behind glass on display for them to see. The walls had different kinds of tools objects he didn't recognise, aghast at the sight before him. Before Neil could touch anything, he felt a tap on his shoulder as Klein gave him a stern look.

Chuckling briefly before following him to the counter, they were met with a very intimidating looking man.

His skin was pale and scars were all over his face, as he stood on the other side of the counter with a grim look in his eyes.

He was just slightly taller than the brothers, as well as his physique being somewhat thin under his long-sleeved undershirt. He wore dark beige overalls, tied around his waist like an apron hanging on both sides of his shoulder.
With black gloves, grey pants, and upturned boots. He might've been exactly what Neil expected.

Brushing it aside, Neil stood by Klein as he talked to the shopkeeper.

"Welcome back, I'm assuming this is that brother of yours?" Leaning forward, the man had decided to get a good look at the more youthful of the two, with Neil gulping as he remained still with a smile.

"Yep, we're looking for some armour. Preferably light and for our arms and legs." Neil wandered off as Klein continued talking, taking a look around at the weapons shop. There were some nice sets of armour too, as entire sets were placed near the back of the shop in the corner.

Neil saw a wide array of choices, one had spikes all over it, while others were doubled in size compared to the normal human.

What kind of people even wear this? Neil pondered, brushing his hand on the large breastplate, even feeling extremely smooth after touching it. Giving it a tap with his knuckle only piqued his curiosity even more.