Audrey wore a skirt instead of armor, naturally, to make things easier for Medivh.
Hilda wasn't completely clueless. The moment she saw Audrey blush, she understood and didn't ask any further questions.
Hilda gave up on switching back to the Iron Can. After Audrey had put it that way, she was definitely going to keep wearing it.
If it broke, she'd ask Audrey to repair it. The Skeleton Mages could surely fix the Magic Rune Armaments they made themselves.
"Hilda, your new armor is very pretty, but it's too thin to keep you safe."
When Hilda was patrolling the camp in her Fire Sparrow Armor, Draven called her over.
Draven gave her a lecture, telling her not to focus on appearance but on defense, and not to wear flashy things.
Knights were all brutes when it came to stamina. Knights without Magic Rune Armaments usually wore the multilayered steel armor commonly known as Iron Cans.
Those incredibly thick layers of steel offered some protection in a knightly battle. The swords, knives, bows, and crossbows in the hands of common rabble could barely pierce an Iron Can's defenses.
He wouldn't have said anything if Hilda had changed into a fancy dress.
After all, they weren't on the battlefield, and during a rest period, they could take off their armor and change into casual clothes.
But he couldn't accept this flimsy ceremonial armor that was all show. Knights should respect their equipment: either don't wear armor at all or wear proper armor.
"Grandpa Draven, it doesn't lack defensive power!"
Hilda activated her Magic Rune Armament, looking rather pleased with herself.
She couldn't help it. It was her first time wearing a Magic Rune Armament. How could she resist showing it off?
"Th-this is... a Magic Rune Armament!"
Draven stumbled over his words