A Core Ship From The Start-Chapter 1568 - 1055: Bestowing Armor

After this, Duanmu Huai returned to the banquet hall with the Tower City Kitten and found Liliath, explaining the situation to her. Hearing that such a thing had happened, Liliath was quite frightened and hurriedly grabbed the Tower City Kitten to check her over again. Only after confirming that she wasn’t hurt did she breathe a sigh of relief.

"Phew... thank you so much, Teacher."

"No need to be so polite, the little cat is my student too."

"Hahaha..."

Upon hearing Duanmu Huai’s response, Liliath couldn’t help but give a wry smile. She clearly understood what Duanmu Huai meant; the relationship between the Tribunal and Demons is quite subtle, requiring a valid reason. Currently, there is no formal alliance between the Jimongli Family and the Tribunal, and the Tribunal must stand on the side of Humanity. Hence, the reason for Duanmu Huai helping Liliath is based on personal grounds, rather than involving the collective.

Like before, when he helped Liliath against the Phoenix Family, and assisted Kiba Hiroto and the Tower City Kitten, the reasons he used were the same.

Because I am a teacher, and you are my students, it is entirely out of personal standing, not the diplomatic direction of the Tribunal.

Actually, this isn’t bad, but Liliath internally hopes for something more.

Unfortunately, she can’t join the Tribunal like Naruse Mio, as Naruse Mio has clearly abandoned her family, while Liliath is still the heir of the Jimongli Family, and she does not have the kind of irreconcilable conflict with her family as Naruse Mio does. Although she was very angry when her father arranged her engagement on his own, it wasn’t to the point of leaving the family.

So the remaining option is...

"By the way, it’s time for the little cat to make some changes."

Duanmu Huai’s voice rang out again, interrupting Liliath’s thoughts.

"Her role as a warrior is ineffective apart from direct combat. Look, others throw some poison and she falls down, and I recall you don’t have any healing, right? In such a situation, shouldn’t you give the little cat some enhancement?"

"That’s what you’re saying, but... I’m really at a loss for a good approach right now."

Liliath understood Duanmu Huai’s point, though the Tower City Kitten, as a castle, is indeed strong in attack and defense, it’s all physical-based. If someone plays tricks, she would certainly be the first to go down.

"Speaking of which, can you manage with just a few followers for ranking matches?"

"Isn’t there the Tribunal supporting us? And it’s better to have fewer but better quality, I am also making efforts to find followers."

Liliath has no other choice. After all, followers are even more important than house servants, so she certainly doesn’t want to casually settle for anyone. Actually, Liliath has her eye on Isia, the representative of the Fallen Angel Faction, as Isia possesses such an ideal ability—being able to heal regardless of if the target is a Demon or an Angel, which to Liliath is the perfect support healer.

But unfortunately, though Isia is currently in the Fallen Angel Faction, she is a devout Believer and is unwilling to be reborn as a Demon...

"Hmm..."

After hearing Liliath’s response, Duanmu Huai thought for a moment.

"How about I gift her a set of Power Armor? This thing should be able to make the little cat tougher, at least tuning her gear down during fights wouldn’t mean torn clothes every time."

Duanmu Huai had been long grumbling about this point; the Tower City Kitten often goes up for melee combat, wearing just ordinary school uniforms, leading to ragged conditions from large movements amidst fierce bouts. This happened when fighting against the priest under the Fallen Angel’s minion.

This clothing is unlike in Fighting God City, where the lesser the defense the stronger it is; wearing this for close combat is no different from being naked, especially when you’re tanking the frontline as an MT, not providing yourself any Defense?

"Power Armor? Like what Teacher wears?"

"Exactly, though for her size a customized fit would be needed. How about it? Even if it’s not used daily, it could be tried during ranking matches. Better than having nothing."

"Well..."

Upon hearing Duanmu Huai’s suggestion, Liliath looked toward Tower City Kitten with difficulty, however, the latter’s gaze at Duanmu Huai was quite firm.

"If it’s possible, I want it."

"Little Cat? Are you sure it’s okay?"

The girls have seen Duanmu Huai’s Power Armor before, it certainly adds an imposing look when worn by Duanmu Huai. But... how to put it?

The skull design is really kind of... not exactly what a girl would find cute.

"No problem, I want to become stronger, become more powerful, so I can help Lady Rias, and won’t be beaten by my sister like before! Even without that kind of Strength, I don’t want to lose!"

What was she saying?

Duanmu Huai couldn’t understand the words of the little cat, but he didn’t care.

"However, isn’t that Armor quite terrifying? In terms of appearance?"

"Just paint it pink, right?"

"Uh..."

Upon hearing Duanmu Huai’s proposal, subtle expressions surfaced on the faces of Liliath and Tower City Kitten.

"...maybe not."

"The original appearance is fine."

"Really?"

Duanmu Huai thought that girls all liked pink.

"Then, after the banquet, you all should come by the Church, there’s a ceremony to prepare."

"Ceremony?"

To the Tribunal, the issuance of any set of Power Armor is a solemn and sacred matter, and this time is no exception. After the banquet ends, everyone followed Duanmu Huai into the depths of the church room.