"Ta-dah! Giant Scissors, crafted from Poruru's own pincers! Just slide your arm right in and give 'em a whirl!"
"Whoa! Those are massive!"
Elena pulled out the first item: a weapon that looked like heavy armor fused with a pair of oversized shears.
While Marcos's Giga Scissors functioned primarily as a shield, this weapon was all about the blades. It was a pure offensive armament.
"Yah! Hah! Well? Do I look cool?"
"Yeah! And just like An-san said, it really is a huge piece of equipment...!"
"It's heavy, but the durability is top-notch! Not to mention the raw power!"
"Kani kani kani kani! Kani kani~!"
Yugo, eager to see how it felt, slipped his arm in, swung the Giant Scissors around, and struck a heroic pose.
He then passed the baton to Marcos. While the group watched, Marcos stood before a training dummy Poruru had prepared. He swung with all his might, driving the blades into the target.
"Oh...!"
A heavy thud echoed through the workshop.
The strike, backed by a weight that matched its size and the incredible hardness of Poruru’s shell, packed more destructive power than Yugo or the others had anticipated. The dummy was reduced to splinters.
"See? Pretty great, right? And if you channel Magic Power through the blades as you use them, a rock like this... watch!"
Taking the scissors back and fitting them onto her own arm, Elena snapped the blades open and shut before clamping down on a boulder.
It was more of a crushing grip than a clean cut, but she successfully demonstrated that the Giant Scissors could serve as both a bludgeoning and a slashing weapon. Yugo and the others nodded, their eyes gleaming with excitement.
"I like it! It’s... well, 'East-ern' might not be the right word, but it’s definitely the kind of high-impact melee gear Marcos is looking for!"
"The hardness is more than sufficient. It's easily better than a standard Blaster. The base Material is excellent, but the processing has made it even more robust. Truly impressive...!"
"Kani~kani~!"
Anhel tapped the armor plating, nodding in approval of its durability. Poruru, the donor of the material, scratched its head with a pincer, looking both pleased and a bit bashful.
Elena turned to Marcos, eager for his opinion.
"What do you think? These scissors are amazing, aren't they?"
"Yes, they are magnificent weapons. However... I do not believe they suit me."
"Gani!?"
Despite praising the craftsmanship, Marcos admitted they weren't the right fit for him.
Hearing that, Poruru—who had been basking in the praise just a moment ago—let out a distorted cry and spun around in shock. Elena was equally surprised.
Marcos felt a twinge of guilt. They had clearly chosen these weapons with him in mind, and as he struggled to find the right words to explain his reasoning, Ryuga spoke up.
"The weapon is indeed superb. As Yugo mentioned, it provides the destructive melee power Marcos is after. However, since the scissors completely enclose the arm and hand, they sacrifice manual dexterity. That is the point of concern, is it not?"
"...Yes, precisely."
"Hmm, I see... I guess I focused a bit too much on raw power..."
"Now that you mention it, if he used those alongside the Giga Scissors, he'd be carrying an immense amount of weight on both arms," Melt noted. "Stamina would definitely become an issue in a long fight."
"I am not particularly worried about the weight," Marcos clarified. "But I would prefer a handheld weapon. I apologize for being difficult, but might there be something else?"
"Of course! No problem at all! Alright, let's try something with a different feel then!"
It had been a solid attempt, but since the Giga Scissors already occupied most of his left arm, Marcos clearly wanted to keep his right hand free for more versatile movements.
The Giant Scissors required him to give up the use of his right hand entirely, which was a dealbreaker. Accepting the critique, Elena pulled out her next recommendation.
"Next up! This is a shop favorite! Twin Swords Made from Poruru's Scissors!"
She presented a pair of beautiful swords—one long, one short—that gleamed with a golden luster.
Upon closer inspection, they appeared to be crafted from the same material as the previous weapon, but meticulously refined and polished into elegant blades.
They were beautiful enough to be collector's items, but their utility as weapons was the real question. Yugo stepped up to the training dummy to find out.
"Alright, let's see... Hah!!"
He led with a quick feint from the short sword before following through with a heavy slash from the long one.
Clean, sharp sounds filled the air as the dummy, constructed from reinforced materials, was sliced perfectly in half.
The edge was impeccable. As the group watched the Twin Swords grow even sharper with the infusion of Magic Power, the three Warrior Shrine Maidens looked particularly impressed.
"That's a fine edge. The design is unique, too."
"The gold is lovely. You can really feel the essence of Poruru-san's pincers in the craft."
"This humble one wants those! I want them!"
"Yeah! Man, talk about a South-prise! They're light, easy to handle, and honestly, I kind of want them myself!"
Yugo gave the Twin Swords a glowing review for their sheer usability.
Marcos seemed to acknowledge their quality as well, but his expression remained conflicted as he prepared to give his answer.