Gather Divine Coins and Gacha! - Chapter 118

 The night after both extremes of gacha with me and Jighardt.

Just now, the reporting meeting ended and I'm at the [hideout].

Tomorrow, I should be going to the Knights' training ground on the castle grounds to witness the verification of the [Dragon's Lung], so I should go to bed early, but...

"Sera, please come in."

Seriana's voice echoed within the [hideout].

She had gone with Elena to Grandpa's place regarding the use of the training ground, but it seems she's back.

To welcome them in, I go to the entrance and open the door.

It would be convenient if there were a function to let them in automatically once permission is given, but I guess there isn't such a feature?

"Come in."

"Sorry to intrude."

The two enter, and Elena is carrying something like documents.

"Is that the application form?"

"Yeah. It should be okay since Lord Vila informed us, but just in case, it's better to have it prepared here too."

"I see..."

Looking at the application form handed to me, it's quite detailed.

It's not surprising since it's within the castle grounds, but it includes things like the number of people using the training ground, their names, the names and shapes of the items they're bringing... It's quite confidential information.

Unlike the provinces, in the capital area, there are rarely places to verify items or skills, so we often end up using the Knights' training ground.

And the permission to use it comes from the head of the lord's family from the applicant's place of origin.

In the case of the Müller family, it's Grandpa.

Thanks to this system, both the country and the lords know the details of the items and skills.

"Huh?"

It's well-made... I thought as I looked at the application form, but I noticed something.

"Hey, this only has my [Floating Orb] and Alec's [Fierce Hornpipe] written on it, right? What about the [Dragon's Lung]?"

"The application might catch someone's eye, so it's fine like this."

...This system has its loopholes.

"If it's Alec and Fiora, they'll handle it well, so listen to what they say."

"...Yes."

Those two seem used to it, after all.

"By the way, what were you doing? It looks like you've spread out quite a bit."

"I was doing some maintenance."

Seriana, who had moved to the living room, asked what I was doing when she saw the room.

Well, usually I might make a mess with books, but I don't spread things out otherwise.

So, what was I spreading out? I was getting ready for item maintenance.

I don't intend to handle them roughly, but after seeing Jighardt during the day, I felt like I should give them some maintenance.

"I see. I won't disturb you, so please continue."

Seeming satisfied, she said that and took a book from the bookshelf, making herself at home on the single-seater sofa, and started reading. Elena began writing something.

Ignoring the two of them, should I start the maintenance?

But what should I do?

I've prepared maintenance tools for weapons in the hideout, but none of my items are things you directly cut or hit.

They shouldn't get dull or distorted.

So, should I just clean off the dirt and polish them?

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Since starting the maintenance, probably about 20 minutes had passed.

Taking off what I was wearing, brushing off the dust, wiping with a damp cloth, and then polishing with a dry cloth.

Since the items are more like accessories, it's not that elaborate.

But... this is surprisingly enjoyable.

There's no blood or oil, but because there are intricate designs, dust gets trapped in them, so picking that out isn't too bothersome.

I gave up on sewing because I don't have a sewing machine, but maybe I'm unexpectedly suited for this...

"Serah, the tea is ready. How about taking a break?"

"Yes."

I've finished with the Shadow Sword, Scarlet Bee Sting, and Fairy Eye. All that's left is the Floating Orb.

I guess I just need to polish it?