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[You may be the main wielder of the [Gamer's Gear], but I have discovered that I can summon it by myself as well.] Ddraig explained, demonstrating as his right foreleg became blue. [I can also see what the future forms of all the skills I have and can grant you look like. In the case of the [Boost!] skill, you should be able to use it without worrying about the [Weakness] condition setting in when it is at Level 10.]
"Huh…that's useful to know." Issei nodded. "I've kinda been keeping my usage of the [Boosted Gear] down because the local devils seem to be able to track me down whenever I go and raid a dungeon. The last thing I want is to expose ALL of my secrets to them."
The massive dragon blinked. [That is actually a far better and more forward-thinking reason than I would have given you credit for, Partner, and a fair point. Still, you do realise that you could just buy a magic concealing trinket using the [Gamer's Store]?] The Welsh Dragon pointed out with one scaly eyebrow raised pointedly.
Issei opened his mouth, shut it and stared into space for a moment before hitting his forehead with the heel of one hand. "Dammit! Now I know how Gremory-sempai felt at the shrine a while back! Talk about feeling stupid!"
Ddraig chortled. [You really are entertaining to watch, partner. You can also buy something called a [Base Core] there, which would let you build a base wherever you want. I agree with your thoughts regarding those warrens that the ratmen used; too infested with Warpstone to risk trying to turn into a proper lair. No self-respecting dragon would call a place so tainted home.]
This time, Issei felt his overreaching stupidity warranted an all-out facepalm, much to Ddraig's amusement.
He really needed to take a long, hard look at the [Gamer's Store] and see exactly what it offered beyond spellbooks, if only to avoid feeling like such a dim-witted heel again.
Once he got over that, he opened the [Gamer's Store] and searched for the two items that Ddraig had pointed out. When searching for something to conceal him from the devils, Issei made sure to include specifying that it had to block not only magical and spiritual tracking, but also chi and something called Tōki that he'd found referenced in a few items he'd skimmed.
"Hmmm…no…no…ah-ha!" Issei smirked triumphantly. "Here we go! The [Aegis of Isis], a cloak, although it calls it a mantle, designed to ensure that any and all methods of magical, spiritual and martial tracking are rebuffed from the wearer and that conceals the signs of the former emitting from the wearer….huh…it says 'ineffective to equip for anyone over Level 50…so I'll have to find something better once my level gets that high then. Sold."
The [Base Core] was very expensive…as in it would take every single Yen that Issei had left after purchasing the [Aegis] to buy it, but it would be so, so worth it to complete the quest from Ddraig. Plus, money wasn't exactly much of a worry for him now that he could just find and raid a dungeon whenever he needed some cash.
As he bought it, Ddraig nodded approvingly. [Make sure you choose where to site it well, Partner. I don't suppose there are any mountains or anything nearby, are there?]
"I…yes, there is, although they're more like hills with pretentions." The Sekiryūtei answered with a blink. "It's just about half an hour away if I walk, so I could go tomorrow if you want? It's a weekend, after all."
[I'll take what I can get.] Ddraig rumbled. [It would be most appreciated if you could do so, partner. Also…]
"Yes?" Issei blinked.
[I have another quest for you, one that you must accept.] The Welsh Dragon stated firmly.
[Quest Alert!]
Challenge of the Welsh Dragon: Ddraig wishes for you to both further master the [Boosted Gear] and to learn better hand-to-hand combat skills. Complete his objectives and receive rewards!
Quest Objective 1: Raise the [Boost!] Skill to Level 10.
Quest Objective 2: Raise [Hand-to Hand Combat Mastery] to Level 10.
Bonus Objective: Clear an entire dungeon while only using the [Boosted Gear] and your fists!
Quest Failure: If you die before completing them.
Quest Objective 1 Reward: ¥10,000, +4000 EXP, +5 AP
Quest Objective 2 Reward: ¥10,000, +4000 EXP, +5 AP, [Hand-to-Hand Talent] Skill Book.
Bonus Quest Objective Reward: [Fist of Fury] skill, [Ten-Kick Combo] Skill, [Iron Fist] skill, Title: [Fist and Man as One]
This Quest cannot be declined, and is thus auto-accepted.
"…can I ask why?" Issei asked as he finished reading the new quest.
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