Rising Of The Shield Hero Web Novel ver

Engraved Dragon Hour Glass.

The next day, we showed up at the weapon shop.

"Well, if it isn't the lad."
"How's our order coming along?"
"Done! I finished it a long while ago."

Oyaji said while bringing out a set of armor from behind the counter.
What came out was a rather rough and lawless looking... set of unrefined armor; there was a wild vibe to it.
The Usapiru hides made up the fluffy wool portion around the neck, while the chest area was comprised of a metal plate.
The joints weren't connected by metal, but by the Porcupine skins. Putting my hand in, I could feel the Pikyupikyu feathers fully stuffed between the duel skin layers.

"... I'm going to wear this?"

How should I say this, it looked like the type of armor that bandit lords would wear.
Just what were they thinking by calling this the 'Barbarian's Armor'? I would look like one of those small time yankees back in the 90's if I wore this.

"What's wrong, lad?"
"No, I'm just thinking this looks like the armor of a wicked scoundrel."
"What are you saying at this late hour, lad?"

Huh?

"Are you implying that I'm already a wicked scoundrel to begin with?"

I certainly made the most efficient choices when it came to making money, but that didn't make me a villain, okay?

"It will definitely suit you, Naofumi-sama!"
"Raphtalia... you--"

Wasn't that like admitting I was one of them?

"Anyways, just try it on for us."
"Urg... I would avoid it if possible... but there isn't any other choice since we went through so much trouble in making this armor."

I immediately got changed after entering the dressing room.
... I couldn't even begin to describe my amazement on how perfectly fitted the size was.
It truly was something that could only be made by Oyaji, a true owner of a store who deals with weapons and armory. He could tell my specific sizes just by looking.
I came out of the dressing room and presented myself to both Oyaji and Raphtalia

"Hmmm... your face may not give off that barbaric vibe, but I can see the glint of a lawless thug within your eyes."
"Hah? Are you saying that I have nasty looking eyes?"
"Lad, you sure are quick on the uptake regarding important details."

Damn it, just what did you mean by that?

"Naofumi-sama, it suits you so well and you look so COOL!"

Raphtalia gushed over with a smile.
I glared at Raphtalia in silence.
Using the meanest look and most hurtful eyes as possible...

... That was my intention anyways.

Just what kind of environment did she grow up in?
Ah, I forgot that Raphtalia was a Demi-human. It was probably because she had a different aesthetic sense compared to me.
I confirmed through the status that this armor's defense was on par with the chain mail. Rather, it was a bit higher.
Oyaji sent me a wink. So this was his bonus for us, that was quite considerate I must say.