Chapter 63 - First B-Rank Artifact

"Now about the B-Rank Artifact that you're still missing. Do you have something in mind?"

Valerie asked. As part of the contract, Cyril can select one B-Rank Artifact in the Association's inventory.

However, Cyril wasn't in a hurry as he first requested if he can wear the armor. He just wants to make sure that it will fit him and is working correctly.

"Haha… You're right. I'm a bit excited. Go and try wearing them in the other room." Valerie then pointed to the room on their left.

Cyril agreed to it as he carried the box with him. As soon as he entered, he noticed that this is actually Valerie's makeup room. He can still smell her scent or perhaps her perfume.

'Ugh… I'll just make it quick'

He then quickly wore all the items in the box.

As soon as he did this, he felt that the Set Effect was triggered. Even without using his Aura to empower the armor, he can somehow feel that he's actually wearing full-body armor instead.

That's right, a tiny film of energy immediately covered his entire body as soon as he wore the Ulf Combat Set. Though he doesn't have a helmet or items in other parts of his body, the Set will give him a layer of defense enough to defend against low-rank magical beasts r even those in the middle rank.

'This is really good… No wonder those guys can fight recklessly.' Cyril wryly smiled after recalling his explorations in his past life.

Apparently, if a lower rank Awakened wore this C-Rank Set, the set effect wouldn't be triggered and if they decided to forcefully use their Aura to activate the effect, they would basically suffocate to death.

In short, they are not allowed to wear this Set as it would just be a waste of equipment.

Cyril then looked at the mirror and moved around for a bit to familiarize himself with the armor. The set has a simple design of gray and black which suited really well on him.

This lasted for about ten minutes before he decided to go out.

"Hey, you really took your time, huh… I thought that you forget about us here."

Captain Arvid said as soon as Cyril returned with the box.

"I'm sorry about that. It's my first time to have such precious items. Right, about the B-Rank Artifact… Do you have something that will help me hide my presence? Similar to stealth or camouflage abilities?"

"Hmm… Are you sure about this?" Valerie didn't immediately answer but decided to clarify Cyril's intention.

Normally, their contractors would want to have powerful weapons that could easily kill magical beasts. Enchanted Swords, Peerless Spears, Elemental Scrolls, Magic Orbs, Blessed Staves are the common requested Artifacts at the B-Rank tier.

Artifacts that could hide presence, on the other hand, were popular only at the D-Rank. After all, the Artifacts at D-Rank are already enough to fool the senses of Orcs, Minotaurs, Imps, and many other intelligent creatures. B-Rank would be too much since he wouldn't be entering High-Class Arcane World Anyway.

"Yes… I'm just scared to die so I need something that will help me escape death…"

"Pfft~"

Captain Arvid did his best to hold his laugh as soon as he heard Cyril. He didn't mind him treasuring his life at all. It was just he was too open about it.

Based on his experience, a newbie like Cyril would act tough and would say that they would kill tons of magical beasts and become the best Arcane Explorer there is… However, Cyril actually knows his priorities and Arvid has taken a liking to that.

"Haha! That's right, young man. Your life is more important. But make sure that you know how to cooperate… Teamwork is still important so make sure to find Artifacts that can complement the needs of your team in the future." Arvid reminded Cyril.

"Of course… I will keep that in mind."

"Alright, then… Let me just check our inventory." Valerie said as he left the office. She actually readied a list of favorite B-Rank Artifacts… However, Cyril requires something that's completely different from what she prepared.

She can only try to check the inventory again. After all, the Artifacts with the abilities that Cyril mentioned weren't something she normally encounters.

Perhaps if it's E or D-Rank Artifacts, she could easily give him a list… but B-Rank is just a completely different tier.

It didn't take long before she appeared carrying two Artifacts with her.

"Cyril… We do not have many B-Rank Artifacts in the inventory… It's only these two…"

Cyril felt glad that she actually brought the two together. It seems that Valerie has a high authority within the association since she can bring them out.

"Thank you for bringing them…"

The young man then looked at the unfamiliar B-Rank Artifacts.

He has no idea what kind of power these Artifacts possess.

"No worries… Go ahead and check them." Valerie replied as she pulled out a paper containing the information about the Artifacts.

"Whoa! I didn't know that the Association has these two things. You're quite lucky, kid. These Artifacts must've been recently acquired."

Arvid said as he began introducing the Artifacts without checking the paper on Valerie's hands.

The first item is called Traceless Scarf. It is a long silvery fabric that looks really expensive just by seeing its appearance.

It has several abilities but its most important one was to hide the user's scent including their presence or aura.

It is a B-Rank Artifact that is woven and enchanted by the Satyrs… The silk that was used should be from Arachne, a half-human, half spider living in some dungeon-type Arcane Worlds.

To acquire such precious items, the Arcane Explorers had either traded with the Satyrs or perhaps, looted them after their extermination, which is a common practice at this point.

There are not many Arcane Explorers who have Artifacts that will allow them to communicate with other species after all.

Anyway, unlike the Runed Boomerang which only has two mystical abilities, this Traceless Scarf has a total of five Mystical Abilities even though it is just an equipment-type Artifact and not a weapon-type!

As expected of the Satyrs and the Arachne!

The other Artifact on the table, on the other hand, is called Invisibility Orb… Although it can't hide his scent, it has an absolute ability to hide his appearance.

'Hmm… The two aren't that bad…'

"Alright… I'll have the Traceless Scarf, Miss Valerie."