Chess Mage of Faerûn

Chapter 160 Fully Armed
The bartender, carrying a large tray filled with glasses, served the ale to each guest. After placing ale in front of everyone, the previously domineering mage raised his glass amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd:
"My team members have a bit of a temper and startled everyone. This drink is on me, a toast to the adventurers! Cheers!"

The group exchanged bewildered glances, but eventually, nearly half of the travelers and adventurers raised their glasses in celebration.

"Homage to adventurers!"

After downing his drink in one gulp, ignoring the uncertain expressions on the faces of the remaining people, he asked the bartender for another room, then turned and led Rick and Morty into the room.

About an hour later, Bard and Münster finally returned to the hotel.

Looking at the two unfamiliar burly men in front of them, the two generals were also a little confused. What was going on?
After a brief introduction and initial acquaintance, the group members, realizing that the other was their new teammate, quickly became familiar with each other.

Münster and Bud had no objection to adding two more fighters before heading to Neverwinter, but Rick and Morty were somewhat flattered by the enthusiasm of the new team members.

After some laughter and joking around, and recounting their experiences encountering the two half-cannibals, they all went their separate ways to return to their rooms to rest.

The next morning, after breakfast, the group of five headed straight to Thunderhammer Blacksmith Shop. According to Talon's previous statement, the two sets of armor should have been completed.

"Look, the armor is on those two racks. You two try it on first, and I'll make some alterations if it doesn't fit."

Tailongguo lived up to expectations and completed the task on schedule. When he saw Zhang Yuan and his group arrive, he simply pointed at them.

The two long-awaited generals, Heng and Ha, arrived at the armor in a few strides. Of course, Münster was as fast as a rocket, and Bard... well...

It's probably Green Arrow...

The two suits of armor in front of me are similar in structure to ordinary plate armor, except that the main material has been changed to a bright green chitinous insect shell.

The burrowing beetle's already smooth shell, after being carefully treated, now shines so brightly it's like it's been waxed, and even flies would probably trip and fall if they landed on it.

This isn't just for looks; the insect's shell, with its inherent curves, hard texture, and smooth surface, provides significant protection against cuts, punctures, and other injuries.

When you tap it with your knuckles, the vibration produces a deep, resonant sound, like striking a copper coin. Pressing it down hard, you feel a strong elasticity and reaction force in your palm, demonstrating its remarkable toughness.

What's even more remarkable is that the joints of the burrowing insect's claws are also fully utilized, cleverly transformed into the joints connecting the shoulders, wrists, and knees of the armor. This allows for free movement without revealing any flaws. Putting aside everything else, this skill of bending and fitting together alone reveals a glimpse of masterful technique.

Overjoyed, the two picked up the armor to put it on, but found it surprisingly light. Judging from the expressions of the two generals, Zhang Yuan guessed what was going on, took the armor from Münster and weighed it in his hand.

Goodness, this armor looks so thick, covering almost the entire body, yet it weighs only as much as a chainmail shirt when you hold it in your hand.

Well worth the trip!

At this moment, the person had only one thought in mind: with the protective power comparable to full plate armor combined with the flexibility of medium armor, the Burrower Armor was certainly not the best, but it was the most practical and feasible choice at the moment.

"Oh, and you can take the Burrowing Bug Shield too. How about I charge you twenty gold for the processing fee?"

As he spoke, Tyrone picked up a shield that was also emerald green and walked over.

“I happened to have some extra insect shells, so I processed them a bit.” Tyrone glanced at his dwarf brother, while Bard, immersed in his joy, remained oblivious.

The person who understood immediately also revealed a knowing smile. The two bastards laughed in a really lewd way. But as they laughed, Tyrone stretched out his hand, palm open, with his four fingers waving back and forth.

Zhang Yuan's smile vanished. With a bitter expression, he pulled out his wallet and obediently handed over the remaining balance and the cost of the shield. The once joyful scene instantly turned into a tragicomedy. Such is the vicissitude of life.

The two generals beside him finally donned their new armor. Looking at the two little green men before him, the stingy captain's mood finally eased, but...

Rick and Morty, dressed in tattered leather armor, stared blankly at their newly transformed companion, their eyes brimming with envy and longing.

Zhang Yuan, who witnessed this scene, sighed, both for the hardship of these two impoverished people and for his own wallet.

Fortunately, Münster's chainmail suit was well-maintained and at least 80% new, so Morty simply put it on. As for the armor Bud took off, forget it; it wasn't even good enough to be used as Rick's vest.

When they captured the spoils of war, they still had a complete full suit of armor in their hands. However, in order not to expose their storage bags, they could only pretend not to see Rick's pitiful gaze for the time being.

Back at the hotel, he quickly took out the full suit of armor and tossed it to Rick, who looked like a weaned baby.

Then he pulled out the enchanted spiked club and handed it to the big guy as well. Since they were already changing their outfits, they might as well go all the way. Once Rick and Münster, both big guys, went berserk, they were like meat grinders on the battlefield. Unless they were really bad opponents, no one would have a good time.

As for this spiked club, it gave someone a little surprise when it was identified. Although it was only a +1 enchanted item, a small amount of adamantite was added to the surface during forging, giving it a certain armor-piercing ability.

The dark golden luster that occasionally flashed on the dark spikes highlighted their unmistakable weaponry, making Rick so fond of them that he almost pressed his face against them to test the armor-piercing ability of the adamantite.

When Zhang Yuan handed the recovery ring, which had been replaced by Vera's protective ring, to Münster, gave the now somewhat redundant magic shield brooch to Morty, and then took out two helmets for the lively brothers, the group gathered in the room consisted of four thugs who had collectively completed a major equipment upgrade.

Not to mention the four eager guys, even Zhang Yuan himself wanted to see what these four violent tanks would do when they unleashed their power.

"You four take the carriage back to Baldur's Gate first. I'll have to stay here for a while," the captain said.

“Now that we’re all family, Münster and Bard, if you get to the base first, introduce them to the rest of your teammates. Also, their appearance might cause some minor trouble, so please be careful.” Zhang Yuan pointed to the half-ogre brothers.

"Münster won't let his teammates suffer. If someone can't speak, then let Münster's sword speak!" As soon as he finished speaking, the barbarian drew his greatsword, raised it high, and roared.

What I fear most is your reckless approach.

Zhang Yuan had a headache. There was a line between demonstration and a full-blown fight, and he was afraid he couldn't count on the other party for this.

Fortunately, there was Bard: "Don't worry, boss. With our looks, who would be so foolish as to come up and provoke us? Besides, the reputation of Flame Fist in Sword Bay isn't for nothing."

Zhang Yuan nodded, realizing he had overthought things. The group of heavily armed guys in front of him were not like the homeless guys the Huobao Brothers had seen before. Most people would be considered brave if they didn't avoid them, let alone provoke them.

(End of this chapter)