This world is not beautiful at all! I shall fall into darkness! You return to the light instead!
Cid stared at the rain outside the window and fell silent.
I'm not working today.
Running around in the rain would make me miserable.
So Cid could only gaze out the window.
At this moment, Cid suddenly realized how empty his life was.
Normally, he'd get up early in the morning, eat, take commissions, rush around, eat while rushing, submit commissions, eat, then lie in bed…
Damn it!!! How much longer until lunchtime!!!
He hadn't noticed while grinding commissions, but now that he wanted to rest, he realized how endlessly long time felt.
It's just like when an author doesn't pay attention to word count—they accidentally end up with a lot—but once they start trying to pad it, padding becomes impossibly difficult! You can't even reach the minimum word count needed to post!
Cid left the window.
Too idle. Guess I'll take some rainy-day delivery commissions.
The pay for delivery commissions seems pretty high right now.
Mainly because I'm so bored.
…
Damn! They're all full!
This world is not beautiful at all today!
Cid walked along the rainy streets of Mondstadt, holding a black umbrella in his hand.
Mondstadt on a rainy day seemed to smell even more strongly of alcohol.
Is it because everyone staying home out of boredom went drinking?
Or because the air is heavy with moisture?
Cid wasn't interested in that.
Where should I go? Other commissions haven't raised their prices yet, and aimlessly strolling like this isn't productive.
Let's prepare for going outside in the future.
I definitely have to go out eventually. I want to see the world beyond.
The most important issue with accepting commissions outside is having the ability to protect myself.
So… let's choose a weapon.
Having a weapon is always better than bare hands.
Cid's first thought was a spear—a polearm.
There's definitely a reason for the saying "an inch longer, an inch stronger."
Though Cid would prefer the rifles the Fatui use, unfortunately there's no way to get one, and most importantly, those things seem exclusive to the Fatui.
Cid said he doesn't want to get involved with the Fatui for now—it's too dangerous.
A weakling like him… getting one would probably bring big trouble.
Never mind, that's beside the point.
Cid was still very hesitant inside about whether to use a polearm.
Because since ancient times, spear users have Luck E.
Though he doesn't know the origin or reason, there must be some truth to it.
Even if it's a 2D-world logic, isn't he in a 2D world right now?
So, consider other weapons?
One-handed swords are too short, too dangerous. Close combat easily leads to injury or death.
Claymores are too heavy. He's not some palace lord protagonist who becomes invincible by dragging heavy weapons, splitting blades with bare hands, throwing swords to get stronger or whatever… He's not that brave. And this world doesn't seem to have Iron Palm either.
Bows… this thing isn't simple at all—direct pass. Not to mention the strength needed to draw a bow, Cid knows his shooting talent all too well. He can't even play gun games properly, let alone archery.
Then catalysts… it seems mages still need a Vision to start, right?
It appears… the polearm really is the most suitable for him?
Since ancient times, spear users have Luck E!!!
No… the man with the greatest sense of security on the Teyvat continent, Lord Zhongli, uses a polearm.
Lord Zhongli has lived this long—his luck definitely isn't Luck E…
So the spear user Luck E thing must be unreliable! I'll go with the polearm!
Cid arrived at Wagner's Blacksmith.
Wagner seemed to be taking a rare break drinking because of the rain.
Wagner drank without a care: "The weapons are over there. Pick whatever you want. There are no subpar goods in my blacksmith!"
Cid looked at Wagner. The Wagner before him looked very young.
This young handsome uncle is more handsome than me. Especially the way he looks while drinking.
Cid entered the blacksmith and began selecting a weapon.
"Can I touch and feel them?"
"Do as you please. My guys can withstand your handling."
Cid picked up an Iron-Point Spear.
So heavy!!!
What's going on!? Why is a two-star weapon this heavy!!!
"Young man, why not use the beginner polearm over there instead." Wagner took a sip of his drink. "The Iron-Point Spear uses very solid materials. For beginners, it's better to progress gradually."
"Thank you." Cid expressed his gratitude.
"You're welcome." Wagner gazed at the heavy rain outside, his eyes not turning toward Cid.
Cid tried the beginner polearm. It was still very heavy, but within an acceptable range.
In the end, Cid bought both the beginner polearm and the Iron-Point Spear.
Even though I can't use the Iron-Point Spear now, I believe I'll definitely be able to use it in the future!
The next goal is the library. I should be able to borrow a book on the basics of spear techniques there.