> Ellie PoV

*Fwump* *Clack* *Vrrrr*

Wheeee!

“Red, I’ve been thinking and I don’t really think you need more firepower.”

*Fwump* *Clack* *Vrrrr*

Hahahahaha!

“What? How does that make any sense?”

{So you want to incinerate the whole city next time a “poop tornado” shows up?}

*Fwump* *Clack* *Vrrrr*

Ohh, got some good speed on that swing!

“Ugeh! You didn’t need to bring that up so soon...”

{Then when? You know we’re almost broke because of that!}

*Fwump* *Clack* *Vrrrr*

Too bad there’s only one tower!

{What I’m trying to say is, you have a glaring weakness.}

{If you lose your staff you’re defenseless.}

“That’s right, isn’t it? I got conceited and didn’t consider that. I apologize.”

*Fwump* *Clack* *Vrrrr*

Wonder if I can make a web out of these?

“Ellie, would you stop flying all over the place? You’re distracting us!”

Oh no, I got carried away!

“Okay, sorry Kira…”

Let’s stop pla- training and obediently sit and listen.

{Since you’re the only mage here, do you have any ideas on how to get around it?}

“Can you make a gauntlet-type focusing tool out of [Black Resin]?”

What’s a [Black Resin]?

“If it’s the same material as my staff then it should be good as a back-up.”

Oh right, it’s Kira’s name for Polymer Reinforced Carbon Fibers.

“Good idea Red, I’ll make sure Nano gets it right so you can expect something great!”

{Okay, I’ll do my best!}

“Nano, please don’t do your best. That usually makes things explode…”

Kira, what frightful insight!

Nothing less from a veteran adventurer!

“Also, Kelly, I’ve been wondering but, what is that?”

Kira points to a suspicious corner of the training grounds we’re in.

It’s suspicious because there’s a suspicious object hidden by a suspicious drape.

The shape is obscured, but the size is clearly suspicious.

“C-Could it be?”

I stammer slightly when the realization hits me!

“That’s right little Ellie, today is the day I fulfil my promise to you.”

With a proud smile Kelly walks over to the drape and pulls it off.

Underneath is a human-shaped pile of metal.

It’s standing with bent knees and the bulky upper body is leaning forward slightly.

The strange metal plates are no longer off-white, but a dull rust-like color.

“I’d like to introduce you girls to Scrappy the Sixth!”

*Fwu-Fwump*

I got so excited that my grappling hooks shot out into the ground.

How embarrassing, I need to adjust the neural interface later.

“By the way, Red, can you charge this for me? Just don’t overdo it okay?”

Kelly hands Kira a crystal of some kind.

It looks like dining plate, except it has a small hole in the middle.

The crystal is colorless and slightly transparent, like foggy glass.

“Oh a Magic Stone! I haven’t seen one of these in a while! Okay give me a minute.”

Kira holds the Magic Stone with both hands and it starts glowing slightly.

“Is that fuel for Scrappy?”

“That’s right Ellie, golems can’t function without a mana source.

I’ve been making do with my own so far, but this Scrappy is different.”

I see, I see, Scrappy needs mana batteries.

But it’s a crystal right?

Why is it called a Magic Stone?

“I’m done, here you go Kelly.”

Kira hands Kelly back the now-charged Magic Stone.

It’s glowing with a soft white light.

The radiance is similar to Kira's sleeping face.

“Thanks Red, alright, better brace yourself Ellie!”

Kelly goes around to stand behind Scrappy.

Wait, that’s only half-a-Scrappy, right?

I didn’t notice since we were looking at the front but...

The rear half of the suit is completely missing!

What sort of scam is this?

Kelly, however, calmly places the Magic Stone inside.

It fits perfectly into a special slot on the chest plate.

She then climbs face-first into the armor.

But it’s half a Scrappy, right?

"---- [Golem Link]"

*CLANK CLANK* *Tok tok tok tok tok* *Clackaclacka*

The numerous metal plates start shifting and moving around!

They spread out like window shutters!

Kelly’s previously exposed back is now wrapped fully in rust-colored metal!

All the odd shaped pieces fit together like a puzzle!

The surface of the armor became smooth like full plate!

The area around the chest, upper back, forearms and calves are especially thick and bulge outwards!

*Tok tok tok*

With a few final noises, the transforming Power Armor of my dreams has returned!

What’s this?

Something hot is running down my cheeks.

Ah I see, I was moved to tears.

“Now then! Let the show begin!”

* * *

It took me three hours to calm down after Kelly’s magnificent performance.

But whenever I think about it I get excited again!

Strength enough to smash boulders to bits!

Toughness that repels my full-powered stone throw without a scratch!

Maces that unfold from inside the arms!

With a flash of fire and smoke it leaped over the three-meter wall with ease.

In other words-

“JET BOOTS ARE THE BEEEEEEST!”

“Ellie!? What’s wrong!”

Oh no, I got too worked up.

I forgot Kira was trying to sleep next to me and squealed in joy.

That’s right, it’s night now.

I’m in bed but I cannot sleep.

“I’m sorry Kira...”

“Too excited to sleep?”

“... yes …”

“Awww, how adorable ~♡! Come here you ~♡! Let your wifey take care of that ~♡!”

…

...

* Scritch Scritch *

* Prrrrrrr *

As expected, Kira’s soothing technique is way beyond my own.

More training is necessary!

Quick word on release schedule - there isn't one. For the moment I'm putting them up when I'm satisfied with em.

I'll think about it later if it slows down too much.