Boots of Elvenkind

Boulderstone left, but before he did, he changed into a shirt that really showed off his muscle definition, and the shimmering purple agate ring on his hand was almost blinding.

Ring of the Charmer

Quality: Ultra Rare

Attributes: Charisma +4, Performance +4, Persuasion +4

Once per day, it can cast Disguise Self (DC 15 Perception check) and Charm Person (DC 15 Charisma check), refreshing at dawn.

Warning: These attribute bonuses are standard bonuses. They do not stack with other charisma-enhancing equipment; the highest value is used.

Description: This dazzling ring is of exceptional quality. Even without the enchanted spells, it's enough to make you the center of attention.

Value: 4000 Gold Coins

Poverty made Du Pont's eyes blaze: "You really are dressed to kill."

"Haha, I feel the same way." Boulderstone was clearly in high spirits, and he tossed a key and a pair of dark green boots onto the pavilion table: "Alright, enough talk. If I can really bring her back, I'll teach you some useful things. But I might be gone for a few days this time. Feel free to come to this little courtyard whenever you want, and use anything inside."

"Oh, will it take that long?"

"You said it yourself, women don't think like men. If I go to her, she probably won't give me the time of day. Her pride won't let her just listen to me spout nonsense and come back obediently. It might take me a month or two to get this done."

Boulderstone pointed to the shoes: "These shoes allow you to walk silently. Whether you're hunting in the wilderness or taking on contract missions, they can help you. But I still hope you wait until I get back before you try anything. Otherwise, you might really die out there if you're unlucky."

Du Pont: "You really have a knack for saying unlucky things. You'll never get anywhere talking to women like that."

"Maybe, but that's just me. I'm not as smooth-tongued as those Bards." Boulderstone waved his hand, preparing to leave, but suddenly remembered something: "Oh, right. If Judy asks why I haven't been around lately, just tell him I was too lazy to go to work and went to the wilderness to relax. Don't mention that I went to look for her."

Boulderstone finished speaking and strode away, leaving Du Pont's well wishes in the dust.

Looks like he's really in a hurry.

Boots of Elvenkind

Quality: Rare

Attribute 1, Silent: While wearing these boots, you make no sound when moving on any surface.

Attribute 2, Stealth: You have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks.

Description: These boots are a favorite of Wood Elf Rangers and Rogues. They are not only comfortable but also convenient for tracking and hunting. However, some Elves nobles do not like these boots because they are not fancy enough and not comfortable enough to wear.

Value: 500 Gold Coins

Seeing the attributes of these boots, Du Pont couldn't help but gasp.

This is practically a necessity for solo dungeons. If I also learn the second-level Invisibility Spell, won't I always have the first-mover advantage against anyone I fight?

Besides, if I haven't saved enough money by the end of the month, I can pawn them for some Gold Coins and get through this damn predicament.

Of course, unless the situation is that dire, he'll try to keep these boots.

Boulderstone's gift is a token of his goodwill. If he finds out I sold them for money, he might think less of me.

Also, the price of magical items rarely has a fixed value. There's always a difference between buying and selling. If I sell them, I might not even get 500 Gold Coins, and if I want to buy them back later, I might get ripped off. Selling them in a hurry would definitely be a loss. It's better to use them myself for now.

But these look kind of big. Will they even fit?

Using a spell for a simple cleaning, Du Pont untied the laces and put his foot in. The slightly loose shoe instantly conformed to his foot, and even the laces tied themselves, forming a somewhat intricate and ornate knot.

Damn, this shoe has a self-adjusting function, and it can even tie its own laces!

If this feature appeared on Earth, it would probably double the price of an ordinary pair of shoes, if not more.

After Du Pont put on both Boots of Elvenkind, they automatically turned the same gray color as his Apprentice Robe. Whether he ran or jumped, he made no sound, and the comfort level was similar to the sneakers in his memory, much better than the cloth shoes he was wearing now.

However, if he moved too quickly, the sound of the robe rustling in the wind could not be eliminated.

It seems like it's still quite difficult to sneak around and track enemies without being discovered like in the movies, but it's better than nothing. Just be careful with my movements.

But that's all for later. Now that Boulderstone is gone, there's not much point in me staying here. I might as well drag that Gray Wolf to the village and see if I can sell it for a good price, and also see if the tavern here has any suitable missions for me.

Du Pont tugged at the Gray Wolf. This thing must weigh at least a hundred pounds. Even though my physique is good, carrying it down the mountain is probably unrealistic.

He doesn't have Boulderstone's stamina.

He went to the warehouse but couldn't find the small cart he used to pull the pig this morning. He only saw a basket.

After much effort, he finally managed to load the wolf carcass, but his footsteps were heavy, and he felt sore all over after only a few steps.

This result was not unexpected for Du Pont, and even somewhat exceeded his expectations.

In the past, he could carry a hundred pounds of cement at the construction site, but he was an adult then and much fatter than he is now. Now that his physical condition is damaged and he has injuries, he can still carry such a heavy thing around. His physical fitness is much better than before.

If his weakness is cured and he grows a few more years, carrying a hundred pounds around shouldn't be a problem. But he's still just a teenager, so his endurance is bound to be lacking.

Du Pont certainly wouldn't do something that would only cause him pain. Just as Du Pont was about to go down the mountain to find a villager, he suddenly discovered that the lame Skeleton Soldier he had summoned earlier was still alive and had not dissipated.

This was, after all, a specialized Skeleton Warrior used for hard labor on construction sites. Although its combat power was terrible, the benefit was that it could last for an entire day as long as it wasn't killed.

Without this characteristic, how could they suppress the price of those mud-legged construction workers?

Thinking of this, Du Pont couldn't help but sincerely admire the evilness of this world.

What if there are no try-hards? Then create a super try-hard that doesn't get tired, doesn't need to eat, and has unlimited endurance to try-hard to death those ordinary people, so they can never undercut our Mage's Association construction union.

What, kick out the Mages and do it ourselves? The end result is that the castles/walls built, whether in quality or speed, are far inferior to those built with Mages. The money saved on hiring Mages, added to the construction workers' delays and food costs, which is more important is self-evident.

Concentrating his mental power to reattach the Skeleton Soldier's thigh, Du Pont helped the clumsy Skeleton Soldier sling the basket over its shoulder, looking at the Skeleton's light and airy body with some doubt.

Without muscles and weight, can this thing carry a hundred pounds?