QTMWSFC Chapter 44.1

The two chickens Lant brought for the extra meal were indeed very plump. The aroma of the stew drifted far away. Kemi was an excellent cook, and everyone ate with great relish, their mouths full of flavor.

Although the food was delicious, horseback riding was even more appealing. Freya finished her meal quickly and urged Lita to help her pick out an outfit to go out in.

But she soon encountered a new problem.

She had no suitable riding clothes at all!

Moreover, over the past six months, her nutrition had improved, her height had increased, and her figure had become fuller than before. Many of her clothes were now too short and too tight.

Seeing Freya’s troubled expression, Lita grinned mischievously. “Princess, this is a rare opportunity. Why not ask your personal knight to take you shopping? The two of you could walk around the market together, buy clothes together, pick out a horse together… Mm, just thinking about it sounds very interesting!”

Lita’s teasing was far too obvious, and Freya’s face turned bright red.

Well, she had to admit. She was too spineless to deny that it did sound rather tempting.

“Can we really do that?” Freya couldn’t help but feel both tempted and conflicted, her two pale little fingers twisting together.

“You’re the princess! He’s your knight. Doesn’t he have to listen to you?” Lita urged her. “Go out and enjoy yourselves. I’ll watch over the house. If anything happens, I’ll notify you immediately!”

“Then I’ll go talk to him…” Freya hesitated as she walked towards the door.

“Go, Princess! You can do it!” Lita cheered her on.

Outside Lant’s room, Freya took a deep breath and knocked on the door. “Lant, are you there?”

Lant responded immediately and opened the door. “Princess, you’re looking for me?”

Freya fidgeted with her skirt. “I don’t have suitable clothes, so I wanted to ask if you could accompany me to buy clothes first. Is that okay?”

“Of course,” Lant agreed without a moment’s hesitation. “By the way, Princess, these are magical items that can change your appearance. We’ll need to use them when we go out.”

In truth, they were not magical items. Lant had used points to exchange for mask cards from 0250. Products from the system were naturally more reliable than magic. To eliminate any possibility of unexpected incidents, Lant would rather spend some points.

Freya was happy. She obediently used the item to change her appearance as Lant instructed.

They prepared the things they needed for going out and made sure their attire was low-key and without any issues.

Lant took Freya’s hand. “Princess, forgive my rudeness. You must hold on to me tightly.”

As the teleportation magic circle activated, Freya felt a wave of dizziness. The next moment, they appeared in a small dark corner.

“Where is this?” Freya asked curiously.

“Follow me.” Lant steadied her and led her outside.

It turned out to be an abandoned small warehouse near the market.

After turning through two narrow alleys, they arrived at the bustling market. The lively sounds of vendors hawking their wares and customers haggling filled the air.

“I know a shop. I’ll take you there.”

“Okay!”

Freya held tightly onto Lant’s hand the entire time, afraid that if she lost track of him, she might cause him trouble.

They arrived at an old shop whose storefront looked like it had been around for quite some time.

“This is it.” Lant lifted the door curtain and led Freya inside.

Jingle—

“Welcome! Feel free to look around and take your pick!”

A short, sly-sounding man heard the bell. Before he could even turn his body to the door, still in the middle of cleaning and polishing a weapon, his mouth had already spoken reflexively.

“Keane, I’m here to pick up my order.” Lant showed no politeness whatsoever.

“Oh my, it turns out to be Master Luke. I’ve had the item you requested last time ready for a while now. I’ve been waiting for you to come pick it up.” As soon as he saw Luke (Lant), Keane’s eyes narrowed into slits with delight. This fellow was a big customer!

“And this is?” Keane glanced at Freya.

“My… younger sister.” Lant indicated Freya with a gesture.

“Hello!” Freya greeted him proactively.

Keane’s small eyes darted a glance at their tightly clasped hands. A knowing smile appeared on his face. “A younger sister, eh? Master Luke really dotes on his sister! I’ll go get your item right away.”

In no time at all, Keane brought out a large box. “Master Luke, please inspect the goods. I guarantee there will be no issues! Our shop’s craftsmanship is among the best on the entire continent!”

Lant opened the box.

Inside was a full set of armor and a riding suit forged from Blue Flame Crystal, along with a dagger for self-defense. In addition, there was a forged wristguard. Although it looked as beautiful as a piece of art, it was actually designed to launch hidden weapons.

The Blue Flame Crystal was mined from Mount Kus. The area near the volcano was scorching hot and the environment was harsh. Worst of all, high-level magical beasts roamed there. Only the most powerful people dared to venture there. It was a precious material that was valuable beyond market price.

The fact that Lant had managed to acquire an entire box of it—enough to forge a full set of equipment with some left over—meant that he was either a remarkably ruthless and powerful man or a big shot with an extraordinary background and status. How could Keane not treat him as an honored guest?

“Master Luke, there is a fitting room inside. You may use it with confidence.” Keane warmly led them to the fitting room.

“Go in and try it on,” Lant said, handing the armor to Freya.

Magical armor could automatically fit the wearer’s body. After Freya changed into it, it fit perfectly. Moreover, things forged from Blue Flame Crystal offered considerable defensive capabilities while remaining very light and thin, placing no extra burden on the body.

The overall design of the armor was also very beautiful—not bulky at all and very suitable for a young woman.

Lant had prepared this set specifically in advance for the unsealing of the Otherworld Demons.

“Master Luke, are you satisfied?” Keane asked with a beaming smile. “If you are, please feel free to come again!”

Lant asked Freya, “Is it comfortable to wear? Do you like it?”

Feeling deeply moved, Freya nodded, her eyes even growing moist. “I like it!”