Fun Territory Defense Chapter 69 Part 1 (Patreon)

Unveiling of a New Weapon

For a test, I created a Mithril doll about a little less than two meters tall. The arms and legs are slender and long, and the mithril will be sturdy even though it is thin.

One hand holds a sword, and the other holds a large shield. The other hand holds a large shield, also known as a Tower Shield, which is more than one meter long.

Usually, huge shields are made of wood or hide from magical beasts, but I thought that Mithril doll could hold it, so I made it of Mithril. Of course, the sword is also made of Mithril.

Thanks to this, I used up most of my Mithril ore.

"Oh, um, Van-sama? I have many questions, but why the sword and shield in a dress? "

Till told me that, I nodded confidently.

"It's a girl doll in a dress that dances and looks good, but I thought it would be nice to have weapons and armor anyway. That way, if something goes wrong, the doll can still fight."

Till looked at me with half-lidded eyes as I told her this. But Arte looked up at the doll dumbfounded for a while and then laughed as if she was about to blow up.

"Heh, heh...hahaha!"

As she laughed, Arte burst into tears. Till and I looked at each other as Arte laughed with a radiant face, as if something had been blown away.

I'm still not sure if I should just take off the shield. "

"That's not why I laughed."

"Okay, let's let them fight with the umbrellas."

"Van-sama..."

As Till and I are having this exchange, Arte nods with a tearful smile on his face and opens his mouth.

"I think an umbrella would be good, too."

"Eh...Arte-sama, you don't have to force me to go along with you? "

Till says this with a worried look on her face, and Arte and I look at each other and laugh.

It was the first time I felt Arte laugh from the bottom of her heart. Seeing her innocent smile, which was appropriate for her age, made me smile as well.

"Come on, let's practice."

Arte hesitated for a moment, but quickly nodded.

"Wow, I understand."

Saying that, she turned to the newly made Mithril doll.

"...Phew. Let's begin."

Arte declared, and the Mithril doll's hands moved.

The arm slowly rises, and the wrist and finger joints bend in turn. It is a beautiful, flowing movement.

The doll's right leg came forward, spinning around, and its arms outstretched. When the spinning stopped, she bowed softly.

It is simple, but it is indeed a dance. It is just a simple movement, but I honestly think it is beautiful. Each movement is made with an awareness of the fact that it will be seen by others.

However, because she is holding a sword and a shield, it looks more like a martial arts dance than a dance. Well, that is interesting.

"It's a beautiful dance, isn't it?"

I said and looked next to Arte, who was breathing roughly and repeatedly, breaking out in a cold sweat.

"Arte?!"

"Arte-sama! Are you okay? "

Till supported her from behind as I held Arte's shoulder in surprise and called out to her.

"Wait, I used too much magic power...is it because I was Mithril's doll?"

"It's a lack of magic power. Come on, lie down, let me get you some water..."

Till takes care of her, and Arte smiled.

"Thank you. But even though my body is tight, I feel good. Thanks to both of you. I...I have lived my life thinking that I have no value at all. But from now on, I will try to find something that I can do to help."

To this spirited Arte, I have a suggestion.

"Let's study Arte's magic. Then we can see what kind of things we can do."