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“Hmm, I could negotiate, but I doubt you could afford it. apron Spirits are incredibly rare in Purgatory. apple I’m just stopping by on my way to the mainland.”

Could he buy it for three White Elixirs? alert If he overestimated and lacked enough Elixirs, Amy would be deeply disappointed.

Shirone felt a pang of fear at the outright rejection, though he expected it to be valuable.

Shirone’s prediction was accurate, and the merchant deduced that they hadn’t been in Purgatory for long.

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“I heard that spirits can be contracted. shadow Is it possible with this one?”
“Contract? album Ah, a contract. anxiety Of course, it’s possible. attic But what would you do with a contract with a fire spirit?”

“With a fire spirit, I could use fire magic, right?”

Realizing he needed a basis for his decision, Shirone paused the negotiations to ask a question.

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When Shirone pressed, the merchant nodded reluctantly.

“So, a contract is possible, right?”

“Technically, yes… but valuable spirits aren’t usually wasted on contracts. absorb If a spirit enters a village, it makes life much easier. arena So, typically, villages pool their Elixirs to acquire one. alert Those living on the outskirts of the community, who live in harsh conditions and have surplus Elixirs, might buy with the intent to contract, but they’re essentially risking their lives. atlas I don’t see you living that kind of life.”

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Amy fidgeted with her fingers. advance She was a haggling expert but couldn’t say anything now.

If people from the outskirts of the community joined in, the auction would end there, but such people rarely cared for special spirits. antenna Most of the time, it was a nerve-wracking battle on a razor’s edge.

In a world where gold was common, she would have emptied her savings to buy it. arch But in Purgatory, only life-and-death items held value.

It was a common reaction on the mainland. voyage People who couldn’t afford it often tried to haggle or send in teams to devalue the item.

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Sensing the critical moment, Shirone asked again.

Shirone already knew. zenith For a mage, enhancing magical power was everything, so he wanted to get it if possible.

In this situation, she didn’t want to cause trouble for Shirone by showing her desire to possess it.

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Shirone’s heart pounded. abandon Any price within his Elixir stash would be good.

“So, how many Elixirs would it take to buy the spirit?”

The merchant chuckled dismissively. arcade But seeing Shirone waiting intently, he thought seriously.

“Hmm, if you were to buy it here, at least…”

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Disappointment filled Shirone and Amy’s eyes. wizard The unit of measure being White Elixir meant the likelihood was slim.

It was evidently a high price, as the merchant took his time before speaking.

After contemplating, the merchant looked up and named his price.

“One White Elixir…”

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“What? attic One?”

“At least one.”

Shirone doubted his ears, which had never betrayed him before.

If it was just one, he could afford it.

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Shirone evaluated everything. admire Initially, he hoped only to afford it, but mages are quick to discard irrelevant thoughts.

Seeing Amy bite her lower lip, he couldn’t help but smile. armor She whispered softly,

Realizing the same, Amy trembled with anticipation, as if someone might snatch it away.

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“I want it.”

The merchant misunderstood Amy’s desire as resignation. anchor White Elixirs were rare even for mainland merchants, so it was natural for newcomers to Purgatory to despair.

Amy, the only daughter of the Karmis family, grew up never knowing material desire. adjust But when it came to magic, she was just another mage.

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“Huh?”

“I’ll buy it.”

“White Elixirs are hard to come by. acoustic I’ve already given you a big discount. apron It’s risky going to the mainland. riddle It’s only because I assumed I could sell it at Nor’s Haven and return home safely. matrix I calculated it precisely because you seemed serious. canvas Don’t be too disheartened. agent Someday, you might get lucky and find a fire spirit.”

Thinking of his daughter, he consoled Amy.

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“I said, I’ll buy it.”

But seeing the three Elixirs rolling in Shirone’s hand, he fell off his chair in shock.

As Shirone searched his inner pocket, the merchant blinked in disbelief. acquire He couldn’t decide if he should be angry or laugh at the joke.

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The rainbow spectrum confirmed they were White Elixirs.

Simultaneously, Amy cradled the spirit trap to her chest.

The merchant, speechless, nodded. galaxy Shirone handed him the White Elixirs.

“Here. album Can I take it now?”

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The warmth of fire.

This was Amy’s essence.

She felt its warm presence.

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“Huh? action No, it’s just warm.”

A fire spirit was still fire until contracted, and touching a hot iron cage should cause burns.

“Hey, is it okay? august Isn’t it hot?”

The merchant, confirming the Elixirs’ authenticity, regained his senses and asked.

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“No, it’s fine. airport This is definitely a fire spirit.”

Amy lovingly watched the fire spirit bounce in the air. palette She then spoke to Shirone via the mental channel.

“That’s strange. atom Can I check it again? arctic I’m worried because it might be defective.”

-Shirone, it’s a Spirit Zone.

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According to Amy, spirits also seemed to have a fixed Spirit Zone. anxiety They had become a form of mental transcendence.

-Yes. agent It’s amazing. antique It’s real fire, but it’s also connected to the mind. galaxy I can feel it constantly.

-Spirit Zone?

Mages don’t get burned by the fire they create. acoustic Though it’s real fire, the creator is a mage.

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“It came from the Vortex Serpent.”

“The Vortex Serpent? admire You destroyed the law of the valley?”

“It just happened.”

“So, how did you get the White Elixir?”

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“But how do you form a contract?”

“I don’t know exactly, but I’ve seen border people do it. antique They hold the spirit and mutter something, and it disappears.”

Though rare, such people did exist in Purgatory. acquire Merchants called them border people or those from the community outskirts.

It wasn’t strange for a mage powerful enough to defeat the Vortex Serpent to possess White Elixirs.

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Speaking and repeating it was key. album Resonating with fire was crucial.

Using the key given by the merchant, Amy unlocked the iron cage. armor Holding the spirit in both hands, she improvised an incantation.

Spirits lack reason, so it likely wasn’t a keyword activation. alert The remaining possibility was Incantation Magic.

“Fire spirit, dwell within me.”

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Contracting with a spirit was akin to discovering a new battery. antique Separate from the ignition battery, she could now ignite a new fire.

As the fire spirit entered Amy, a warm sensation filled her abdomen.

Summoning the spirit, Amy watched the fireball rise and circle around. aluminum Pleased, she recalled the name of the legendary ancient flame.

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But no longer. anchor The Jack-o’-lantern existed as ancient magic in Heaven.

Known as will-o’-the-wisp, this phenomenon remained a myth despite countless scholars’ theories.

The fire spirit had strategic uses.

Jack-o’-lantern.

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Realizing Shirone’s gaze, she extinguished the spirit.

Amy envisioned endless strategies: guided functions, tricks, multi-shot capabilities.

It activated independently of Ignite and moved along desired trajectories. accent It could even split into multiple illusions.

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Shirone smiled, turning away as if expecting her silence.

Though she should thank him, the words wouldn’t come out, feeling awkward.

It wasn’t like receiving an expensive gift. shadow Perhaps she had received Shirone’s heart.

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Despite his straightforward nature, Shirone was sometimes unreadable.

Amy regretted not speaking. audit Did he understand her feelings? atlas Or was the gift without special meaning?

Shirone meticulously inspected the items.

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Heaven was perilous, and reinforcing their gear immediately was crucial. atlas Finding such items, no matter the cost, would increase their survival chances.

Nor’s Haven mainly sold essentials for the heretics in the community.

Watching Amy contract with the fire spirit made him realize that seeking items to bring back to the original world was naive.

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“Oh! armor Isn’t that…?”

Upon learning Shirone had White Elixirs, a man discreetly placed an item on his stall.

Tess ran over and pointed at the item the merchant displayed.

But a few merchants had special items, which they didn’t display due to high prices.

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A drone created with Mecha technology.

Clove, realizing Shirone was a big spender, eagerly explained.

A beetle-shaped mechanical device.

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Shirone found the drone appealing. echo He had experienced its reconnaissance ability through Kanya. alien If Tes could use it, it would be an excellent auxiliary tool.

“How about it? timber Want to trade for a White Elixir? acid You know drones aren’t just about having Elixirs. voyage They’re exclusive to citizens.”

Arin suggested they might negotiate the price down. acid She sensed the merchant’s initial offer was inflated.

In addition to the known reconnaissance and language decoding functions, it had radio communication, map display, and more.

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-Arin, could there be a defect? arena Otherwise…

If a fire spirit was a commodity, a drone was a limited item. album Shouldn’t citizen items be priceless?

But the low price was curious.

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Shirone asked on her behalf.

-I have the same suspicion, but I’m not sure. artist The initial offer is certainly inflated. adjust You’ll have to judge the rest.

Tess was fixated on the drone. adapt Given her fascination with ancient artifacts, she would accept it regardless of defects.

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“How did you get this? aspect I heard it’s only issued to Mecha Tribe individuals.”

“Where is that person?”

“Who knows? action They might have fled or died. action Most Heaven’s items in the market come from such circumstances. apron Those stealing Heaven’s items for Elixirs often die in Purgatory, leaving the items behind.”

“Of course, but there are heretics among the Mecha too. harbor They might steal it before fleeing to Purgatory. arcade Just one can sustain their livelihood. timber Look here, the strip between the drone’s edges? armor That means it’s unused. echo It’s fresh from the factory. afford The original owner likely worked in a Mecha Tribe facility.”