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“It’s more peaceful than I expected. arctic Is it safe from invasions by extraterrestrial species or heretic hunters?”

“Yes. apron It’s a place strongly imbued with the essence of light. abandon It can accommodate hundreds of Norins. autumn I heard it was once the site of a shrine of light, and the remnants of its power linger.”

“It’s not far away, but it’s hidden by a veil of light. timber From outside Nor’s Haven, it looks like nothing more than a plain.”

“Is this Nor’s Haven?”

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Invisibility cloaks bend light using electrical power to render one invisible. matrix Here, the light’s reflectivity is set to 100%, making it blend with the scenery like a mirror.
Anyone with sharp eyes might notice the repeating patterns, but no one would likely conduct such an operation over this vast land.

The principle was similar to invisibility magic.

“Of course, the higher-ups of Heaven could find it if they were aware. amber But no one cares about life in Purgatory. canvas Only Kergosians and starving extraterrestrials are interested.”

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A makeshift tent village had formed near the forest. amateur Vendors sat on mats, chatting idly without customers, as if they weren’t expecting to sell anything.

Kanya had been tense since arriving. arctic While Purgatory was a neutral zone, this place was within the territory of heretics.

Gardrock explained they were traders heading to the main shops. album This was merely a rest stop, and for proper goods, one had to visit the Nor shops.

Nonetheless, occasionally, citizens seeking Nor items came here, such as Kanya and Rena.

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“Where can I find Nor medicines?”

“Hmm, has the herbalist arrived? arrow Look over there.”

Hence, she didn’t make eye contact with Shirone’s group and asked Gardrock,

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There was no reply. zenith Instead, Rena turned to Shirone with a smile. acid It was a pretty smile meant to cover for her sister’s rudeness but also held her own feelings.

As Kanya walked away, Gardrock shouted after her,

“Just remember one thing. legend Never fight in Nor’s Haven. meadow Got it?”

“See you later.”

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Shirone watched Kanya’s receding figure.

“Sure. acid I hope you find what you’re looking for.”

Nor’s Haven wasn’t very large, but once outside the radius of Arin’s Spirit Zone, communication would be impossible, making it a farewell of sorts.

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What had she left Heaven to seek?

While Shirone was lost in thought, Gardrock examined his abdominal wound. orbit The bleeding had stopped, but the wound was in bad shape. auction Without proper treatment, it could be dangerous.

“I need to rest for a bit. artist The bleeding has left me exhausted. aluminum Clove will explain how to buy things. atom You all need to know this to survive in Purgatory.”

She seemed anxious.

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“Hey, about the White Elixir, are you going to use it now?”

Seeing his master’s pale face, Clove couldn’t refuse. abandon He led Shirone’s group to the stalls, noticing there were more merchants than usual.

“If you’re willing to pay a brokerage fee, I can haggle for you. altitude You’re new here, so you don’t know what’s good.”

“Not sure. apron I’ll look around first and buy what I need. arctic Why?”

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-Clove wants a brokerage fee. arch What should we do?

Shirone checked his friends’ locations. voyage They were scattered, looking at goods. crystal With the mental channel still connected, there was no need to gather them.

However, since Shirone didn’t know the value of items here, there was a chance to get something worthwhile through good negotiation.

There weren’t many items worth a White Elixir in Nor’s Haven. voyage It was like paying gold for an apple.

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-I can find out.

Arin responded to Amy’s question.

-We probably need a broker. advance Honestly, I can’t tell what’s good here besides clothes and food. portal Can we trust him?

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“Alright, show us around and introduce us to the items.”

By using Inner Eye, they could see if Clove was cheating. zenith Hopefully, it wouldn’t come to that. voyage Paying a fee was fine, but wasting time on pointless arguments was a loss for both sides.

Shirone made his decision.

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The variety of goods indicated the presence of many mainland merchants.

As Clove led the way, the others gathered around Shirone.

Initially, they saw daily necessities. arch Food, clothing, pillows, and blankets seemed common but were essential for heretics living in Purgatory.

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Amy squatted to inspect it.

“This is Kalaya, a travel essential for heretics. matrix It’s made with Elixir and keeps you full for a whole day with just one piece.”

Clove pointed to a white bread-like object that looked like a pebble.

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“Hmm, it’s cute and round. ability Should I try one?”

Kalaya seemed useful for a day’s meal but wasn’t necessarily a top purchase priority.

There were various colors, but nothing else to indicate the taste.

Amy baited, and Clove bit.

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Assuming her friends knew this, she skipped the details and got to the point.

Arin scratched her head, not needing Inner Eye to see through his blatant lie.

Clove winked at the merchant.

“This is a fantastic item. arcade Even if you’re stuck in the wilderness, you can survive a month with just this. sphere Buy as many as you can while you have the chance.”

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Even Amy was exasperated by his audacity.

-Should we just do it ourselves? alert He doesn’t seem serious.

-It seems so. alpha But let’s keep him around. adapt Who would’ve guessed this pebble was food? matrix We still need someone to introduce the items. canvas He’s not lying, right?

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-Probably. portal Forget magic; his situational awareness and quick response are pathetic. arena Could he even hunt properly? academy That must make him greedier.

Canis sneered.

-Right. atlas He’s just eager to earn Elixir. sphere He must really want it. apple Seeing him like this, I almost feel sorry for him.

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This takes time, more than learning magic. august Mercenaries often hired mages based on visible skills, only to be wiped out due to the mage’s mistakes.

To gauge a mage’s level, one must see how quickly and accurately they make magical judgments.

A Vortex Serpent’s magic power was overwhelming, but Shirone had defeated it.

Magic power varies widely in effectiveness, but it’s not the sole measure of superiority. anxiety Efficiency and compatibility depend on the environment and situation.

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Reviewing the three battles since arriving in Heaven, Shirone and Amy’s decisions were crucial, showing Clove’s incompetence.

Next, Clove led them to an apothecary stall.

Canis, who had traveled the continent searching for Arcane’s will, had more experience with this than anyone.

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Small flasks contained colored potions made with Elixir.

Clove introduced various medicines.

Shirone had overheard Kanya arguing with the herbalist but couldn’t understand due to the broken mental channel.

Red potions healed wounds, blue ones cleared the mind. athlete These were the most common.

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Other potions had unique effects.

Shirone pointed to a white potion she had noticed during Kanya’s argument.

Pink potions amplified love emotions, brown potions made specific memories permanent.

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“What’s this potion?”

Clove squinted in surprise and picked up the flask.

“What’s it for?”

“Oh? acquire This is a rare one. advance It’s hard to make.”

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“This is perfect for you. legend It’s pricey, but I can get you a good deal. galaxy How about buying it?”

Shirone tried to make sense of Clove’s explanation. alpha The blue potion enhanced magical power, while the white potion seemed to boost endurance.

“This is an awakening potion, Epinephrine. audit Drinking this keeps you awake for a week without sleep. silence It’s excellent for mages. airport If you’re hit by Howling and your mind wavers, this will help you endure.”

Shirone wasn’t interested in Epinephrine. portal Its effects were impressive, but bringing consumables back to the original world felt wasteful.

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Unique items were hard to use judiciously. album In Purgatory, they might drink it whenever needed, but in the other world, it could be more of a burden.

After a frivolous analysis, her thoughts returned to Kanya.

She briefly considered its usefulness before an exam but decided against risking expulsion for banned substances.

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What did she plan to do with it?

An awakening potion.

Seedlings that grew into massive vines within ten minutes were essential for traveling through rocky areas, and powder that boiled water when sprinkled on it was fascinating.

As Shirone refocused, the group had moved to the next stall.

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Curious, Shirone approached.

Watching Clove’s explanations, Shirone noticed Amy staring intently at something.

Inside a basket like a birdcage, something was moving. artist A ball of fire.

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When Clove joined them, Shirone pointed to the cage.

“What’s this?”

Fire that moved on its own?

Clove, peering inside, widened his eyes in surprise.

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“Wow! orbit A spirit? arctic Sir, where did you find this? sphere You hit the jackpot.”

Sulfur worms were common in Muspel, the land of fire, and lava regions. album They were one-meter-long worms that sprayed lava but were slow, making them easy for Clove to catch.

“Haha! abstract It’s a long story. anchor I had a good dream, so I went hunting outside the community, hoping to get some Green Elixir from sulfur worms. anxiety But all I got were Reds. echo Frustrated, I was about to head back when a ‘Flame Claw’ caught me. alpha I ran for my life, thinking of my wife, and fell off a cliff. alert Turns out, it was a fire spot where sulfur gas had been burning for ages. admire As I tried to note it, a flame bounced towards me. arch I freaked out, used a spirit trap, and caught it. apple That’s the story, haha!”

Clove wasn’t amused. auction Why didn’t he have such luck?

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Shirone seriously inquired about the price.

But Flame Claws were a different story. aspect Surviving an encounter and catching a fire spirit was beyond fortunate, akin to being born under a lucky star.

Shirone looked at Amy. aluminum Her eyes pleaded silently.

She understood the desire. canvas If it had been a light spirit, she wouldn’t have been able to resist either.

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“Sir, how much for this?”

Shirone inferred a possibility from his reaction.

Using telepathy was unusual for a merchant, but he only blinked, responding calmly.

They might not be the only ones in this world who didn’t use the citizen’s language.