I was caught off guard by her sudden change in attitude, and for a moment I did not know how to respond. Looking into her eyes, I knew full well what had been bothering her throughout all this time, but at this moment, it was only now that I realized exactly how deep she had drowned herself in self loathing. I knew for a fact that Cher had not blamed Hina for what had happened back then, but I never truly realized just how much Hina had blamed herself.

Cher’s Shield

[Equip] Skill Bonus

Level Requirement: 45 [Crafter Exempted]

Author's Note: This was a bit taxing to write, primarily because of all the things I had to look up for the crafting part. If there are readers with experience towards the things I've mentioned in the chapter (like with the foundry and stuff), please don't hesitate to point out any mistakes I might have made. While I did try my hand at research, it's still probable that I might have made a mistake.

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