If it weren't for the Armor, it would most likely be a large weapon.
So, considering the special circumstances of the Hero, the advanced Forging Masters at the Arcane Workshop included many unique ideas in the forging process.
If it was Armor, then the traditional armor-wearing method was clearly unsuitable for a Beast Spirit Mage like the Hero, so they incorporated a folding enchantment program into the prefabricated blocks, allowing the equipment to shrink into a portable form regardless of the final product, enabling the Hero to unfold it at any time when using the humanoid transformation.
As a treasure-level piece of equipment, the redundant parts could fully accommodate this subsequent addition of enchantments without affecting its core performance and the Hero's needs.
On the contrary, the Legendary Inherite Necklace around the Hero's neck had such high precision that it couldn't undergo additional enchantment modifications, so it couldn't be removed.
However, as Armor forged with the purpose of curing curses, the Oath of Steadfastness soon gave the Hero a pleasant surprise.
"[Critical Success in Folding! Miracle's Spark +1]"
"[Critical Success Reward: Forced removal of Wind Moon Night's equipment when folding]"
"9. Lock Bone Pattern"
"10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure♛"
"[Extreme Failure! Miracle's Spark -1]"
"[Extreme Failure Judgment]"
"1. 1/4 chance to turn into hollow armor when unfolded"
"2. Randomly increase D70 transparency♛"
"3. Requires a kiss to activate"
"4. Removes clothing and blooms strong light when unfolded"
"10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure"
At this moment, on the icy path of the Snow Woman Tribe, the Hero's ankle wore a delicate dual-set of ankle rings, flowing with a faint light as she walked with agility.
If the collar was still on her long neck, this exquisite ankle ring might be seen as an inappropriate adornment.
Unfortunately, the stubborn Legendary Inherite Necklace that clung to her fair skin was forcibly dragged away by the equipped treasure Armor and folded onto the ankle ring.
The combined effect of the two pieces of equipment, once unfolded, didn't lose to true Legendary Armor.
But little did the Hero realize the immense value of the decoration on her foot. After returning to the tribe with the Snow Women, she played with her new toy like a child, lifting her right foot, fingers brushing over the ankle band.
After the light bloomed and dissipated, in an instant, she was covered in a plain suit of black crystal Armor, completely conforming to her shoulders, arms, and slender waist without exposing skin, instead revealing a touch of graceful curves.
At her waist hung two pieces of armor at the front and back, covering the center while exposing the snow-white thighs on either side, clearly a style favoring ease of movement suited for her Martial Monk-like combat style.
On the soft yet not merely fabric-made armor pieces, golden patterns weaved into indecipherable ancient script depicting old prayers.
Then, the Hero lightly caressed the Wind Moon Night on her neck, the Legendary level luxurious collar, now firmly clamped by the Crystal Armor, the sharp-edged black crystal forming an additional collar around it.
But as soon as she unequipped the armor, the troublesome necklace would reluctantly come off too.
On the way back, she had already enjoyed playing with it several times, leaving the moonlight on Wind Moon Night slightly withered.
Without everyone's help, and the warrior's bequests, this forging wouldn't have gone so smoothly.
Leaving the crack on the snowfield, returning to the Ice Heaven Lake's location, the Hero entered the Clan Leader's large igloo and chatted with the Snow Women.
"What do you plan to do next?"
After reminiscing a bit, the Snow Woman Archer curiously asked.
"Are you going to other places, or preparing to go back?"
"1.4.7. Reverse Flow Sea"
"10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure"
"Yeah, I plan to go back, I'm really grateful for everyone's help this time."
The Hero didn't intend to stay long, ready to leave while it was still early.
"Aren't you going to check over there? We also buried the Martial Princess's Sword in that place," the Frost Matron tried to persuade.
What the Frost Matron referred to, naturally, was the Ancient Hero's Sword Tomb. That place was merely a desolate pit, carved out by a meteorite-like fallen broken sword during that earth-shattering battle.
However, neither the Ancient Hero's broken sword nor the Martial Princess's Long Blade retained any Magic Power, merely relics.
To the Frost Matron's persuasion, the Hero hesitated for a moment but shook her head.
"No need, the forging is complete, there's no reason to go there now."
The Hero's response sounded somewhat indifferent, yet the Frost Matron smiled instead.
"Is that so, I thought so from the start. Your view on life and death is more akin to magic creatures than humankind, or perhaps closer to us."
"...Is that so?" Hearing this, the Hero was a bit stunned, questioning with some self-doubt.
"Yes, as I understand, humankind would allocate special land for burials within their settlements and are accustomed to expressing grief for the deceased in cemeteries. To prevent the dead from becoming undead, they also ask the Church's Professionals for preemptive measures."