[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer":3,"chapter-i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-27":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Am Not A Goblin Slayer",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1310829,1741,"Chapter 27: Leather Armor","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-27",27,"\u003Cp>The adventure squad named Night Owl had a slightly cold attitude, except for the captain Levin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Gauss finished his self-introduction, the others briefly mentioned their names and preferred weapons, then fell into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were shy; the priestess sneaked a few glances at Gauss, saw the others weren’t speaking, hesitated for a moment, and chose silence too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were perhaps naturally aloof. The wanderer, an assassin cloaked in a cape, greeted briefly and then resumed polishing their short sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of which, because the assassin was always hooded and had their head lowered, Gauss initially thought they were male, until they spoke and revealed they were female.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining archer and swordsman were equally taciturn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss understood, one can’t expect everyone to be extroverted and cheerful, especially when faced with a stranger suddenly joining the squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Levin’s words were true, and this squad was \"elite,\" then a bit of aloofness from the members was normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t this typical of experts?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Gauss quite adapted to this cold yet non-offensive demeanor; if strangers were overly enthusiastic right from the start, he would feel uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If there are no issues, let’s all rest this morning, and come afternoon, we’ll practice together to get acquainted. The rendezvous is at the Guild’s entrance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tomorrow morning at the chime, we’ll gather at the town’s entrance for the mission departure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The mission’s specific earnings will be distributed based on each one’s efforts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, captain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I’ll take my leave now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Levin finished talking, the cloaked girl waved her hand and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others likewise said their farewells and departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t find them cold.\" Levin looked at the remaining Gauss. \"Once you’ve spent time, you’ll realize they’re good people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, first you have to earn their approval.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Levin laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand.\" Gauss nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Likely some felt, with him being a temporary member, there’s no need to invest energy in making acquaintances, thinking he’d leave soon, keeping their distance from the start was better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, Gauss, let’s head to the front desk to register the mission; I’ll add your name to the temporary list.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon completing the registration at the Adventurer’s Guild counter, Gauss temporarily joined the squad due to the mission’s commission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A squad like Levin’s Night Owl Squad is a levelless adventure squad certified and registered at the Adventurer’s Guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, anyone can register a squad for 50 Silver Coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spending extra to register a squad has many benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firstly, some commissioners or institutions, when assigning tasks to the Guild, sometimes specify an adventure squad to carry out their mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because most adventure squad members long-term cooperate, compared to temporary teams with similar strength, naturally a fixed squad with better synergy yields greater combat effectiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, being willing to spend 50 Silver Coins for registration itself proves their strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, an adventure squad can take on more tasks than freelancers or temporary teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secondly, adventure squads, like adventurer levels, can be promoted, registering early helps accumulate mission experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lastly, registered squads attract recruits better; faced with invitations from different teams, a lone adventurer surely leans towards more capable registered squads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After completing registration, Gauss bid goodbye to Levin and went to prepare his luggage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mission destination this time was near Mill Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The journey wasn’t as far as Birch Village from Gray Rock Town but wasn’t a day’s travel either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adding in post-arrival rest, intelligence gathering, battles, loot retrieval, resting, and returning,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>at least three days are needed to return to Gray Rock Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, necessary provisions, water bags, clothing, and so forth must be purchased beforehand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While buying basic supplies in town, Gauss thought and decided to buy a set of leather armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, whether sooner or later, it was bound to be purchased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though somewhat pricey at 15 Silver Coins, it was much more protective than cloth armor, yet similarly lightweight and flexible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His old second-hand cloth armor was then bought back by the leather armor store owner for 50 Copper Coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally purchased for 1 Silver Coin, aside from the first incident with the solitary goblin, it was truly used once, and on resale, its price drastically dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the store, Gauss even speculated that the squinting smiley middle-aged owner, after some simple handling, would again put his cloth armor on the shelf, still priced at 1 Silver Coin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing the bright leather armor, glancing back and forth, he saw the wax-treated hardened leather scales, feeling much lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The leather armor’s defense is better, significantly lowering injury risks against goblins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn’t admit, part of the reason was also concern that during afternoon practice, when everyone was well-equipped, he’d be poorly posed in filthy second-hand cloth armor, feeling embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the leather armor purchase was a must under practical considerations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afternoon squad first practice still took place on the field outside town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Practices like these commonly occur when new members join.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even regularly, a slightly strict captain would hold drills periodically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This practice was like a basic technical exchange among members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New members must demonstrate abilities, skills, roles, strengths, and weaknesses within the squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, other teammates must show their features to the newcomer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, the story of hiding skills, revealing them only in real battle to stun everyone, doesn’t exist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such behavior treats their own and teammates’ safety as trivial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, in combat, you can’t expect teammates to cooperate correctly without understanding your skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lacking synergy, even your secret skills might mistakenly harm teammates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hence, practice is necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gathering at the Adventurer’s Guild entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, the other five already arrived at the set location, uniformly armed and armored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, the captain Levin and swordsman Doyle’s armors were most striking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both wore black metal light scale armor, protective parts covered by overlapping iron plates, the structure resembling fish scales, with gloves and greaves on the limbs, beneath was a leather coat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Levin moreover wielded a dark brown oak great shield, edged with metal, exuding power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bit impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss had to admit, their gear added charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scale armor hanging on shop walls and being worn looked entirely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the other three, archer Oliver, wanderer Medvedeva, and priestess Daphne wore relatively light leather armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging from the texture and appearance, theirs seemed more high-end than Gauss’s newly bought ones.\u003C\u002Fp>",1054,"2026-06-05T18:36:34.847Z",1,"novelbin.me","90b24c6ed80b3a2812fff384c6244b1fd9aa3551f5979108374f14e1d5f3a9ad","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-28","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-26",640,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-cover.jpg"]