Seeing the subtle look in Xio's eyes, Abner gave a dry cough and explained, "The main part of this garment was made from the white robe Panatiya left behind. It was woven from the 'spider silk' of the Demoness of Despair. It's extremely tough; even a small-caliber high-pressure steam rifle can't pierce it...
"With those advantages, a few minor flaws in appearance aren't a problem."
Xio fell silent for a moment, giving Abner several inscrutable looks before silently picking up the white robe and turning to enter the bedroom inside...
Was she satisfied or dissatisfied? Come to think of it, if Xio deliberately hid her thoughts, even Mind Reading could be fooled... She must have used some sort of mental Beyonder Ability to interfere with it... Had she trained that in front of Miss Justice?
No sooner had Abner thought this than he heard the bedroom door open. He looked over and saw "Audrey," dressed in an elaborate formal gown, walk out.
—Abner had seen Audrey once at a ball hosted by Duke Negan, so he recognized her appearance.
"Xio? Hmm, I have to say, you look very much like her. Even your temperament is quite similar." Abner looked her over with an "appreciative" gaze and praised her.
Xio rolled her eyes at him, then examined herself in the full-length mirror in the living room. Somewhat dejectedly, she said, "My legs are still not as long as Miss Audrey's... And I can only increase my height to 1.62 meters..."
As a Faceless item, it was already outstanding... Abner grumbled inwardly, but outwardly changed the subject. "Have you tested its other abilities?"
At that, Xio turned around. Her appearance had already reverted to normal, though her figure still retained Audrey's "template."
"The negative effect of 'fearing flames' is more severe than