Barbarian Armor

{A/N : Hello to all the gentlemen and ladies. This chapter might be boring to be honest. I am actually trying to figure out how write the last chapter before the battle. FYI, it is not this chapter, but the next one. Apologies, I know you are waiting for the battle. The thing is, I am also trying to figure out how to write an epic battle. Yes, an epic chapter of an epic battle. I think I might be able to do it, if not... I will mostly likely rewrite it. Anyways, I hope you all have a great day and a wonderful week.}

[Vlad POV]

Jotmonn stands up in front of me and says in a confused manner "Vlad?"

I shrug, grin and say "Welcome back to life old friend."

"HAHA I HAVE MISSED YOU MY FRIEND!" Jotmonn laughs and bear hugs me.

I swear I just heard a bone crack, this guy is powerful, too powerful.

"Jotmonn, calm down and put me down!" I shout at him.

He puts me down steps back a little and looks confused.

"Seriously? You almost broke my spine, you need to be careful..." I say.

He checks himself out and says "What? What happened to my body?"

I shake my head, chuckling. This guy really is a muscle head. I then say "This is not your body... well was not. Now, it is. I put your soul in a body that is way powerful, the body originally was a Barbarian, just like yourself. I have forged this body with many different high ranked monsters. You could say you are a walking mountain. Majority of physical attacks can barely even tickle you. You also have resistance against magical attacks."

He looks surprised and says "Wow... That is awesome. You are a genius. I do feel like a mountain! I am going to have so much fun! HAHAHA"

I chuckle and say "Well don't get your hopes up buddy." he looks at me confused, I continue "You're body is adjusting to your soul, and vice versa. So do what you did before. Train and using your energy to scan your body." {A/N : The usage of the energy/mana for spells or magical/mystical acts is called, Magic. There are those who use it in a manner to enhance their body, for physical power. This is not a Xanxia or whatever you call it, and it is most definitely not like the cultivation Chinese comics or whatever. Majority of the world uses magic, but there are those who use the energy/mana for their bodies. To enhance themselves physically. Making them physically more powerful and durable.}

"Alright... tell me, what happened? I mean I was stuck in a damned soul crystal for a century." he asks, curiously.

"Not to much. You were obliterated, I on the other hand fought the bastards, got heavily injured. Managed to kill one of them, the other guy greatly injured me, although I did the same. Then for a century I was here, in the Caligo Cave." I say and he nods.

"So what now? Why did you bring me now?" he asks.

"Not sure why I brought you out now." I look at him and he has an understanding look, so I continue "As for what now... war."

He grins viciously and asks excitedly "WAR!? This is going to be great! Who are we fighting!"

"The Victorum Confederation...." I say.

"Them? Those bastards.... This will be fun Vlad! Just like the good old days, but I know it will be better. I can see that look in your eyes! YOU HAVE SOMETHING SPECIAL PREPARED!" says Jotmonn.

This guy... even though he is a muscle head, literally. Somehow, he is very insightful.

"You will see. Anyways, let us go." I say and shadow teleport us to the hall. The one I awakened in.

"That ability is convenient as ever." says Jotmonn and I just shrug. He continues "It has been a while..." he breathes in heavily and continues "Oh how I missed being alive!"

"You're welcome..." I say.

The doors open behind us and enters Hendriksen and Esmeralda. Once they enter and focus on us they both pause, surprised.

Hendriksen asks "Who is this? Wait.... Jotmonn?", Jotmonn nods excitingly and rushes at Hendriksen, bear hugs him and says "I HAVE MISSED YOU TOO HAHAHA!"

I can see Hendriksen is in pain, literally. "P-put me... down..." says Hendriksen, tapping Jotmonn. Suddenly Jotmonn's right ear is pulled, but there is no effect... Although, he gets scared and puts Hendriksen down and looks at Esmeralda and says "... Sorry...?" as Esmeralda scolds him.

Jotmonn used to be scared of Esmeralda, very scared, well more like respectfully scared. But what she did with the ear pulling... it does not work now, like it did before. Jotmonn is too powerful.

Coughing lightly I say "So, you're back. How did it go?" They all stand at attention, Jotmonn scratching his right ear.

"It went well. Dragan says they are strong. They can handle themselves and can easily shrug of ten above average human soldiers without any problem, if they focus, maybe more. As for other studies, we have taught them basic crafting and forging. We also taught them Alchemy, brewing potions, making special concoctions, and bombs. They have learned the common tongue completely and a couple other languages. They also are quite proficient in magic, not necessarily talented. We have taught them basic spells, basic knowledge of magic, as well as basic theories of it. Now it is up to them to continue their magical studies or any other study they would like to pursue and become more proficient." says Esmeralda.

I nod and say "That is wonderful. Let them rest for now. Make sure you are all on alert, because in two days, we will be going to war. If there is nothing else, you may leave." both Hendriksen and Esmeralda nod, and leave.

I walk towards the dinning table and sit on the middle chair. Jotmonn follows me and sits to my left.

Shadow teleporting a whole mead barrel from the storage room, the one the village elders gave to me. It appears in front of Jotmonn and I say "I know you like this stuff. You could say this is like a welcome back gift and this should really make you feel alive." he nods excitingly with a grin and breaks the top of the barrel and starts drinking from it. He didn't even stop once.

Finishing he puts the barrel down, wipes his mouth with his right hand and says "This is great! I have missed this so much!"

"Good." I say smiling and continue "I am going to make an armor and a weapon for you. Even though you don't need it, it will suite you. Since you are very proficient with a battle-axe."

Jotmonn nods and says "Thank you. I am going to go and train now... need to get used to this amazing body", he stands up and leaves.

Getting up and shadow teleporting to my basement. I start working on the armor and weapon. Both the armor and weapon are a mixture of metals, an alloy. The main metal, or more like allow, is black steel. This is not the same Black Steel from my previous world. Well kind of the same. While "making" black steel, you need to slowly and little by little add Dark Magic. There is also other ingredients needed.

His armor and weapon will also have engraving of runes on it. Making it even more powerful and suitable for him.

Finishing the armor and weapon after an hour. I look at the armor, grin and think to myself 'This will fit him well... it will make him look powerful and put fear in his foes.' {A/N : Picture is in this paragraph's comment.}