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"...I've never touched a knife, but I've never seen blood," Luo An honestly admitted.

"Oh?" Jacques became interested. He examined Roan carefully for a moment. Suddenly, he remembered something.

"I heard that two militiamen killed cultists last night, one of them was Jalley, and the other was you, wasn't it?"

Jalley scratched his head. "Uncle Jalley, I didn't do anything."

Jacques impatiently interrupted Jali. "Alright, alright, you think I'd believe a soldier's nonsense? I know your own limitations."

Jacques glanced at his good-natured nephew before saying, "Alright, you want a good set of equipment, right? What do you want?"

"A well-fitting suit of armor and a longsword infused with refined iron," Jalley answered quickly, winking at Roan as he did so.

Luo An didn't know what good equipment was, so he didn't say anything.

"A longsword mixed with refined iron?!" The burly blacksmiths around stopped what they were doing, looking astonished.

"Jiali, where did you get the information that we just acquired some refined iron?"

Jalley chuckled and turned to Jacques. "Uncle, just one thing, Lord Roan helped me a lot."

Jacques did not refuse.

"Even if you add just a little bit of refined iron, the sharpness and durability of the longsword will more than double. That's a weapon prepared for apprentice knights, worth at least 9 silver coins. I'm preparing to forge a refined iron longsword. But why should I give it to you?"

Jalli winked at Roan, repeatedly signaling him to watch his hands.

Luo An's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly handed the beer to Jacques.

"Mr. Jacques, look at this wine—"

Jalley quickly added, "Uncle Jalley, this wine belongs to the Dugan family. He brews the best wine in town. That snob only serves the wine to the lord."

"Lord Luo An knows you like to drink, so he went to great lengths to find you a bottle."

Upon seeing the beer, Jacques subconsciously swallowed. "Hmm—no wonder, the packaging looks familiar. Young man, come closer, let me take a look."

Luo An, ever the quick-thinker, immediately shoved the beer into Jacques' arms.

"Sir, this wine is already yours."

"Alright, for the sake of Ale and Jalli, I'll give you the armor first. Come back in a couple of days for the longsword."

Suddenly, golden light appeared before Luo An's eyes.

[Golden Achievement: Kindness]

[I have received ten selfless and grateful donations in total.]

This works?!

Luo An was taken aback. He gave Jia Li a grateful look.

Jalley chuckled. He whispered, "Uncle Jacques falls for that."

Without Jali, relying on the "monkey typewriter," Roan would never have been able to figure out what Jak liked.

Luo An suddenly realized.

That swindler Tonerie, this wine must cost more than 50 copper coins. How dare she rip off Roan's wine!

With a dark expression, Roan temporarily set Tonerie aside, then remembered something.

"Wait, Mr. Jacques. May I have an axe instead of a longsword?"

These words startled Jacques. Jacques looked Roan up and down.

"Sure, young man, are you really going to use an axe as a weapon?"

"Is there a problem?" Luo An asked, somewhat puzzled.

"No, no." Jacques shook his head.

"How big of an axe do you need?"

Considering that the [Chihont's Axe] can only be activated last, Roan gestured with a hand axe about the length of his arm.

"Since it's only for surprise attacks, keep it as small as possible. It's best to prepare a dedicated weapon pouch so you can swing it out at any time during combat."

After he finished speaking, Roan raised his head. Not only Jac, but also Jali and the blacksmiths around him stopped what they were doing and looked at Roan strangely.

"Is there a problem?" Luo An asked, even more puzzled.

Jacques coughed. "No problem."

It's understandable that a knight would use an axe.

It was precisely the noble squire of Levi's knights who used it, and moreover, they used an axe specifically designed for surprise attacks.

There's a sense of decadence.

In addition, Luo An also requested a one-handed iron longsword. It was standard issue for ordinary soldiers, rather long, and suitable for assaults.

Because Roan is an apprentice knight, his weight has been slightly increased.

Because of Jali, this sword was a bonus gift from Jacques.

Next up is the armor.

Lorton soldiers were equipped with yellow tanned leather armor and a set of cotton clothing worn underneath.

The purpose of cotton clothing is to cushion impacts, absorb sweat and prevent abrasions, and prevent iron rings from pinching the flesh. Without this layer, wearing chainmail would be like being tortured.

In addition to Roan's reward, a set of chainmail, worn underneath leather armor. It had sleeves and went past the knees. It had a skirt-like hem made of iron.

Luo An first put on a cotton coat, then chainmail, and finally leather armor.

Leather armor is just an extra; it's okay for blocking impacts.

The real defense is chainmail, which is resistant to slashing and cutting. When a sword strikes, the iron rings will disperse the force, leaving at most a bruise.

Don't underestimate this equipment. If ten soldiers with the same equipment as Roan were to fight Pigu, there would be almost no casualties.

Even if the combat technique [Rapid Thrust], which even Luo An found troublesome, could pierce through chainmail, its power would be greatly reduced.

Knights of similar skill levels have an absolute advantage when armored against unarmored opponents.

With this new set of gear, Luo An also became a bit more muscular.

Unfortunately, this set of equipment was a free gift. The "First-Hand Trade" achievement cannot be triggered.

If the achievement is triggered, the "First-Hand Transaction" should be completed immediately.

Following Jalli's instructions, Roan spent 2 silver coins to buy a set of worn-out shoulder armor, 1 silver coin to buy old long leather gloves and a fastening belt, and 2 silver coins to buy an old iron breastplate.

And through Jalito's connections, they found some obsolete but still usable armor repair tools. They helped Roan press his gloves firmly and repair his breastplate.

Luo An observed from the side, while also learning a little about the repair and maintenance of armor through the [Monkey Typewriter].

With all his gear ready and fully armed, Roan was carrying a load of 35 pounds. It felt like he was carrying a person on his back.

Luo Anguang, even standing still, exuded an aura of authority. The blacksmiths all nodded in approval.

"Hmm, such a handsome knight, all our hard work in creating him has paid off."

"Hehe." Luo An chuckled a little sheepishly, then coughed. He spoke seriously.

"Thank you, Jerry."

"Lord Luo An, you're too kind," Jia Li said modestly, waving his hand.

This trip yielded results that far exceeded Luo An's expectations.

The first-hand transaction has also arrived at [17 silver coins and 33 copper coins].

I'm just a little bit away from unlocking the achievement.

Luo An still had 50 copper coins in his hand.

To collect 20 silver coins, you still need 2 silver coins and 17 copper coins.

Luo An racked his brains but couldn't figure out where to get the money.

Roan turned to Jalley and grinned.

"Can I borrow some money?"

"..."

Two silver coins and seventeen copper coins are easily obtained.

Luo An, carrying the heavy money bag, went to report to the soldiers' regiment first.

Because I had spoken to the soldier captain Jimmy, the process of joining the group went very smoothly.

On the first day, the two of them didn't need to do anything; it was considered a day off.

Roan bought some books for 2 silver coins. These included basic weapon repair, theological genealogy, poetry, the geography and history of the Kingdom of Vanliz, as well as some herbalism and basic alchemy.

Regardless, cultural refinement is still necessary.

With the remaining 17 copper coins, he bought some changes of clothes and ate a bowl of onion and cheese bread soup.

Wait a moment.

Finally, a flash of light appeared before Luo An's eyes.

[Achievement unlocked.]