Chapter 26: Socket
[Tier 2 Bear Leather Boots – Resilient leather boots crafted by an experienced artisan using hide from a frost-touched bear. The enchanted leather possesses remarkable durability and self-restoration properties.
When the wearer channels mana through the specially treated material, the material gradually mends itself, returning the boots to their pristine condition. The leather maintains its supple texture while providing excellent protection against harsh terrain.] 35 gold coins.
Without hesitation, Mitch purchased them immediately. His modern sneakers had been deteriorating rapidly since his arrival in this world, the synthetic materials couldn’t withstand the magical energies and the rough medieval conditions.
Surprisingly, the locals paid little attention to his strange footwear, likely assuming they were some obscure drop from a dungeon.
As he laced up the new boots, Mitch marveled at their perfect fit and immediate comfort.
The leather seemed to respond to his touch, and he could sense the dormant enchantments waiting to activate.
The self-repairing capability alone made them invaluable, no more worrying about torn soles or damaged boots in the middle of hostile territory.
If I could find clothing or armor with similar enchantments, I’d be set for any adventure, Mitch thought, already imagining a full set of self-maintaining gear.
His next stop was the apothecary section of the marketplace. Despite possessing healing abilities, Mitch understood the wisdom of preparation. He carefully selected high-quality medical supplies: clean linen bandages, a bottle of concentrated disinfectant that smelled strongly of medicinal herbs, tweezers, and several vials of healing salve.
Magical healing wasn’t always available or appropriate for every situation. Sometimes, mundane medical care was exactly what was needed.
With his shopping complete, Mitch set out to locate a blacksmith. The task proved simple enough; he merely followed the rhythmic symphony of hammer strikes against anvil that echoed through the crafting district.
The sound grew louder as he approached a sturdy stone building with smoke billowing from its chimney.