nyslfriends Chapter 269 Star Glow Equipment
Chapter 269 Star Glow Equipment
Chapter 273 Star Glow Equipment
Autumn July 18th.
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Autumn is deepening.
The dry, grassy scent in the northern winds grew stronger day by day, and the wheat fields outside the frost-covered city were gradually turning yellow.
The preliminary rounds for the Big Eater and Whip Endurance contests were held today in Frost City.
The reason for moving it to Frostbite is both to add more people to Lucy's territory and to reduce the pressure on Chiffon to receive guests.
There were many more pedestrians on the streets and alleys than usual, most of whom were from out of town and dressed in all sorts of outfits.
A clearing outside Frost City has been prepared, and a temporary grandstand has been erected for Lucy and Richard.
As the sun rose higher, the ground began to tremble slightly, and outside the black pine forest, the Storm Banner with its gold background and black stripes fluttered and unfurled.
The city gate guards glanced at it and then began to disperse the pedestrians and vendors near the competition venue, making way for the Rock Armored Earth Dragon, who was dressed in crystal blue heavy armor and had two modified swords with sparkling gleams on his horns. When the sunlight shone on them, the cold light was dazzling.
Where it passed, the free immigrants bowed their heads and avoided it, while the Frosty Territories looked at the flag with awe.
When the Black Serpent Plague afflicted Frost last time, it was this young viscount who led war mages to Frost's aid, curing all the infected in the city in half a day.
The elderly people who have suffered from frost still talk about the warm feeling when the rain of light fell on them, saying that it was the closest they had ever been to a miracle in their lives.
Richard didn't ride a unicorn on this trip, mainly because he was feeling cooped up at home during the Universiade.
It helps out at the construction site every day, and occasionally in its spare time it squats by the training ground to watch the Imperial Guard train.
A pair of enormous beast eyes darted around, staring intently at the unicorn's burnt hooves, seemingly lost in thought.
Richard decided to take it out for a stroll and relive the glorious days of chasing wolves through the black pine forest.
Unfortunately, the patrol team had cleared out most of the wild animals in the forest.
It hasn't encountered anything to crush along the way, which has left it feeling rather down.
Lucy, standing in the stands, saw Richard arrive with a squad of Chiffon Guards and her face lit up with a smile.
"You always make such a big fuss when you come." Lucy smiled as she saw the exquisite wooden box he was holding. "Last time you brought a unicorn, what did you bring this time?"
Richard stepped onto the steps and handed over the wooden box.
"I dug up some new things in the magic mine, so I specially commissioned a master craftsman in the capital to make a dress."
Lucy's eyes lit up.
After Chiffon opened the city last time, Richard told her a few things.
First, he discovered a high-level magic mine with considerable reserves in his territory.
Secondly, his life-related talents can apply a certain blessing to farmland, making crops grow more vigorously.
"Just how many treasures are still hidden in your magic mine?" she couldn't help but ask, her heart filled with emotion.
Who would have thought that beneath the barren Chiffon Wasteland lay a rare and incredibly valuable magical mine?
This is the source of wealth and power that many lords dream of.
However, this also explains why, despite the Chiffon Legion's superior magical equipment, he dared to be so generous, casually gifting Frosthold with three hundred magical lamps.
As she spoke, she lifted the lid of the box.
Inside the box was a long, fiery red dress, which at first glance resembled the color of lava flowing deep within the earth's crust.
The red at the waistline is so bright it's almost incandescent, gradually settling into a rich, sunset-like hue as it transitions towards the hem of the skirt, as if it had been scorched by high temperatures, leaving behind permanent traces of light.
Lucy subconsciously reached out and touched the dress. The touch wasn't the coolness of real silk, but rather a very faint warmth, as if the dress had its own body temperature.
"Star-level magical equipment!?"
She looked up, her icy blue eyes filled with astonishment!
In the Star Continent, magical equipment, like people, also faces the challenge of starlight.
Equipment under the Starshine, especially the basic and intermediate levels, simply increases attack power and defense strength.
At higher levels, some special effects begin to appear, but these effects are generally not very significant.
Only above the Starshine level can the attributes of equipment be considered "powerful".
Some armors can autonomously sense killing intent and provide early warnings, while some weapons can directly attack the soul or burn the opponent's life.
At the same time, the materials required for forging equipment are not only rare but also extremely expensive.
The entire Frostlands possesses only one set of Star-grade Hardened Plate Armor, passed down from the first Frostlands ancestor.
But that plate armor was heavy armor, rough, cold, and utterly devoid of any aesthetic appeal.
The long dress before us combines star-level magical defense with an aesthetic pursuit akin to a work of art, making it simply breathtaking.
As for the highest-level Saintly Glory equipment, those are as rare as Saintly Glory experts; you can count them on one hand. That's why Saintly Glory equipment has another name.
—A magical artifact!
"Richard..."
She looked at him, her tone somewhat complicated, as if she felt sorry for him, yet also angry with him, because she really didn't know what to say!
Richard felt a little uncomfortable under her gaze, so he touched his nose and softened his tone.
"The Empire has been in turmoil lately. Even the heir to the Sky Eagle Empire was attacked in the wild. I was worried about your safety, so I thought I'd get you some defensive equipment."
"This dress is called Molten Rose. It has two magical effects: a lava shield and an ember echo. You'll see when you wear it and experience it for yourself."
Lucy took a deep breath, suppressing the surging emotions in her heart. There were people everywhere here; it wasn't a suitable place to drop the little pearl.
She gently closed the wooden box, clasped her hands tightly to her chest, as if she were holding something more precious than the Starshine equipment.
After putting the box away and chatting for a few more minutes, Lucy regained her usual composure and asked with a face full of curiosity, "You still haven't told me how you came up with these competition ideas."
There are numerous competitive events held in various territories. The Wolfrunners hold a grand military tournament every year, and the Frostfoil Knights Tournament has a long history in the North.
Even Frost himself would occasionally organize a few horsemanship and archery competitions after the harvest festival.
But these competitions all have one thing in common:
The entry barrier is high.
Some higher-level competitions even only allow those with a knighthood title or heirs to participate.
Ordinary people are always just spectators on the sidelines, responsible for clapping, cheering, and shouting encouragement for their masters.
Offer a large amount of gold coins as a reward and let them go on stage to see who has the biggest stomach and whose butt can withstand the whip the longest.
Such a rare event could not be found anywhere else in the empire's records spanning a thousand years.
Richard explained with a smile, "This world isn't just about superhumans. What's wrong with giving ordinary people a chance to have some fun too?"
"Moreover, hosting such a high-profile competition can attract a large number of tourists and traveling merchants."
"If it were held annually, achieving a certain level of influence and scale, it would be a significant benefit to the town. For one thing, commercial tax revenue would increase considerably during this period, wouldn't it?"
Cultural and tourism bureaus across the planet are going to great lengths to gain wider recognition, all in the hopes of boosting the economy through increased visitor numbers.
The phrase "so close, so beautiful" has made many people remember a certain city. Why not just copy this approach?
Lucy nodded.
These past few days, the number of participants and spectators from outside the city has filled up the hotels. The entrance tax and commercial tax alone are equivalent to two months' worth of taxes under normal circumstances.
There are too many people, so we had no choice but to move the competition venue outside the city.
"The match is about to start, let's go check it out!"
"it is good."
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