"What special monsters are there in winter?" I looked at the book and asked the three of them.

"Snow sprites."

"Snow wolf pack."

"Tall beasts."

"Bados, Winter Edition."

One person answered, and the three of them summarized together.

"... Bados is that tentacle monster, but what is the Winter Edition?"

"It extends its tentacles from the snow and pulls people in, desu~"

"It eats men and reproduces with women. The worst monster in winter..."

"Indeed, they usually live in dungeons or dark places, but in winter they go outside and hide in the snow. When a beast or adventurer passes by, they launch a surprise attack. Even S-ranked explorers can't defend against them."

"I see... so they are the most threatening monsters in winter."

It's the harsh reality.

I have even more reasons not to go hunting in winter.

In the past month, I have seen a woman captured by Bados's tentacles once. Forget about the playful atmosphere... even I, who has a resistance to the grotesque, couldn't take it.

So don't expect any fanservice scenes.

- Ten minutes later.

Eiru, wearing the guild uniform, came over with leather equipment in her hands.

When our eyes met, the atmosphere felt quite delicate...

"Here, it's top-grade armor crafted by a dragonkin artisan - of course, I've dyed it for you too."

I reached out and took the equipment that Eiru handed to me.

A scent emanated from Eiru, not a heavy or pungent smell, but a faint fragrance.

"You really went all out..."

"Don't worry, I applied the strongest magic I can use. No matter how much you wash or use perfume, it won't fade~ You can show it off to others, be happy!"

"What's the point of showing off... I might die!... Can't you refrain from using magic for something like this?"

"Just not satisfied with the smell?... Ah~ well, can't be helped. Since it's been seen by everyone, only you can take responsibility now. I'll go find the guild leader right away--"

"Wait!"

I grabbed Eiru's arm.

But my shoulder was also grabbed...

"Um... may I ask what you two are doing?"

"Milia! Don't you know me? How could I possibly do something like that?"

"Ah... right, Lan is the type that wouldn't dare to do anything even if placed on a bed... sorry."

"Right, right."

Not to mention Lucy, even Silena nodded in agreement!!!

"...Should I accompany you to the clinic?"

Eiru turned her head back and looked at me with a concerned look in her eyes.

"When you speak, please look into my eyes. Did you misunderstand something... I am a principled man... or do you want me to become the embodiment of desire? The kind that takes no responsibility!"

"Hahaha... okay, okay, I was just teasing you. This equipment is really amazing, go try it out."

"Finally getting to the point, that's why I'm here for."

I picked up the equipment and walked towards the changing room.

After entering the changing room, I made sure to lock the door.

Looking at the black leather equipment, it feels quite similar to Earth's fashion.

There are only four pieces: a sleeveless T-shirt, a leather jacket, pants, and a belt.

They feel really good to the touch, without exception. The cuffs, the back of the T-shirt, and the belt all have a red dragon pattern.

The windbreaker has a black furry collar that looks very sturdy, and of course, there is also a red dragon pattern on the back, the creator seems to be quite obsessed with this.

Overall, it's good. I also really like the combination of red and black.

There are no shoes... or underwear, and there is no concept of underwear in this world.

As for shoes, the pair I'm wearing now is fine.

Even though it's still cold in the changing room without clothes on, I quickly put on the new equipment.

After putting it on, it feels like the clothes and pants have tightened themselves, very comfortable.

There are many sliding buckle rings on the belt, and there is also a special storage strap for Lady Mist.

- It's really great.

A faint fragrance permeates, it's the unique scent of Eiru... If she didn't have so many fanatics, I would have thought it's quite nice.Put the beloved sword Lady Mist into the belt around her waist.

Picked up the original set of equipment, made of rock python leather, worth 36 gold coins, which is a fortune for ordinary people.

The warm fur coat was also a high-quality purchase for 12 gold coins, expecting it to last through the winter, as the new equipment wasn't very warm...

Back in the hall, Arial had already returned to the front desk.

Milia and the others approached me.

"Oh wow~ this is equipment made from martial bear materials..."

Lucia came up and touched the new equipment I was wearing.

"It's really worthy of being made by a special craftsman... my whole set can't compare to its quality."

Milia also touched it next to her.

By the way, Milia's leather armor was also made of martial bear fur.

"Sniff... the scent of Arial..."

Silena sniffed and sat back down on the bench.

"It's better than smelling like sweat. But I don't feel like it has much practical value..."

I touched the fiber-made t-shirt, it was very thin, and whether it could be used as armor was still questionable.

"Are you underestimating the dragon craftsmen of our guild? -Take this!"

Just as I turned around, Arial unexpectedly punched me, sending me flying... rolling towards the entrance.

"Cough... What are you doing, that hurts- oh, it doesn't hurt..."

After sitting up, I touched my abdomen.

I didn't feel any pain at all, I just got pushed away by the force.

"I... I was just about to ask, what are you guys doing! My bone... my bone is broken... puhaha..."

"Captain!!!"

After I got up and looked down, Uncle Kood was lying on the ground, coughing up blood, with his wrist twisted in a strange direction.

"Ah... Uncle Kood! I'm so sorry! Hang on- Help! Lucia!! Come out and help!!!"

Milia and the others ran out with my scattered rock python set.

"We're so sorry!!!"

I looked at Arial and we both apologized together, as Uncle Kood sat on the ground receiving treatment.

"This is ridiculous... we can fight monsters without getting hurt, but almost got taken down in the guild, this is no joke."

"I'm sorry!!!"

Apologizing once again.

"It doesn't matter, we've known each other for a long time. Arial is right here, and there's an important matter to report. It's a big shocker even more than killing the martial bear. Let's go inside and talk."

Uncle Kood excitedly walked towards the guild.

We followed suit.

"Speaking of which, what about those two, aren't they always by your side?"

"They went to purchase medicine- Wait! Even if Lan wanted to harm them, I won't forgive him!!!"

"How could that be possible! My new equipment is already wrinkled, let go!"

I slapped away Uncle Kood's hand holding onto my t-shirt.

"Ah, sorry, this is the equipment made from martial bear material, it's really powerful... By the way, let me tell you first, we've found the location of the 'Heavenly Tower' ruins!"

"What?"

"What?!!!"

Everyone, including Arial, exclaimed in surprise.

"So what is it?"

"Lan, just wait a moment. Uncle Kood, are you referring to the legendary 'Heavenly Tower'?"

"Is Arial infected by Lan? Didn't that eye see that I'm an uncle? Never mind that, what we found is the location of that Heavenly Tower ruins, the one that was brought over..."

Uncle Kood received a stone tablet from one of the female members of the group.

On the stone tablet, there were depictions of humans battling giant monsters.

"Urgent! Urgent situation! You all come with me to see the Guild Master right away!!!"

Arial took the stone tablet and dashed into the guild.

"We'll report first and talk later."

Uncle Kood and his team followed behind.

They probably discovered some ancient ruins or something.

It doesn't matter... let's go have lunch first.