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Nevertheless, the limited-edition merit remained.

As expected, such a situation was possible. atlas Just because an item belonged to a citizen didn’t mean it was impossible to purchase.

Most importantly, the merchant knew Shirone’s payment limit was two White Elixirs. arrow The fact that he greedily set the price at one Elixir suggested it was actually much cheaper.

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“As long as it’s equipped, anyone can use it. absorb Weapons like Sygna, Exed, and Arc are communal, but drones are individually encrypted. riddle Even if you take someone else’s, you can’t use it. album But this one hasn’t been claimed by anyone yet, so it’s for sale.”
Shirone was unsure. atlas If it was new, there shouldn’t be any defects.

“Can anyone use it?”

Was it a simple misunderstanding due to not fully understanding this world? aluminum Or was the Fire Spirit that difficult to obtain?

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“Yes! voyage Shirone, I really want it. arch Please buy it for me. meadow Other items are cheap and can be bought anytime later.”

Unable to decide, Shirone asked Tess.

“Tess, do you want this?”

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Asking outright would make him vulnerable to the merchant, and Clove wouldn’t be of any help.

Ultimately, Elixirs should be used for everyone’s benefit. arena So, he should buy it, but without knowing the defects, he couldn’t negotiate.

Shirone couldn’t help but smile. athlete Tess’s straightforward nature when asking for something was certainly different from Amy’s.

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“Look, miss. legend There’s no such thing as a set price in Purgatory. ability It’s an auction. airport If the price goes up, you can’t just lower it at your whim.”

“Why won’t you sell it? wizard I brought exactly what you asked for!”

Everyone turned to look. beacon Unlike Kanya, the merchant wore a relaxed smile.

At that moment, they heard Kanya’s voice.

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Shirone recalled the white potion recommended by the herbalist.

Epinephrine.

“You said a month ago that one Green Elixir was enough for Epinephrine! amateur And now, even with 30 Red Elixirs, you won’t sell it. atlas Why?”

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“No! admire Even two months ago, three months ago, you never said that! agent This is extortion!”

“A month ago, yes. academy But now the price has increased.”

But Kanya’s reaction was too intense for it to be just an awakening potion. altitude Why would she need to stay awake in Heaven?

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“Miss, auction prices are determined by the buyer’s desire. amber The more you want it, the higher the price. antique Isn’t the ritual only a few days away?”

Kanya’s face turned pale. atomic No matter how much of a merchant he was, how could he say that?

“You…!”

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“Wanting Epinephrine today means someone in your family is dying within days. afford Thus, you must buy it, and I demand a high price. atomic What’s wrong with that?”

Even Clove, typically shameless, frowned this time.

The merchant remained unfazed by Kanya’s outburst. audit From the start, he never intended to sell to a citizen.

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Kanya pulled out Arc, but Rena screamed and stopped her.

Violence was prohibited in Nor’s Haven. portal Any violent incidents would lead to expulsion and worse.

Maintaining the community relied on the rational agreement of the majority. afford Once the rules were broken, the community would collapse.

“I won’t let you get away with this!”

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“Sis! orbit Please calm down! acoustic If you fight here, we’ll be killed!”

Rena pulled Kanya back, who continued to curse even as she was dragged away.

A silent agreement not to sell Epinephrine.

The merchant exchanged a look with the herbalist across the way.

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Three months ago, when Kanya came to buy Epinephrine, the merchant demanded an unreasonably high price.

It was a cartel.

Elixirs are not like money. crystal While arbitrary exchanges are possible, if someone insists on Green Elixirs, no amount of Red Elixirs will suffice.

In reality, it could be exchanged for about 40 Red Elixirs, but he asked for Green Elixir.

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Gardrock understood the situation from Kanya’s murderous expression alone. antique Though he had never met her as a guide, he was well-versed in the merchants’ rumors.

“It’s the ritual of life regeneration,” Gardrock answered. acquire He had come out, disturbed by the noise.

“Why is she so agitated? alpha What’s this ritual?” legend Shirone asked.

Kanya had to buy Green Elixirs at inflated prices. attic When she returned to purchase the item, the merchant refused to sell it at that price.

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Gardrock squinted.

“As you know, citizens have a set lifespan. alert When their time is up, they undergo the ritual of life regeneration to be reborn. arch That girl’s mother is the one affected.”

“I’d rather not talk about it. atom As you can see, it’s a sensitive matter. shadow Citizens call the ritual a blessing. matrix Most heretics, however, feel aversion to it and flee Heaven. action The merchants are the same. absorb They’re not tormenting her over the Elixirs.”

“What exactly is this ritual?”

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“But Kanya’s mother is nearing the end of her lifespan. admire What role does the awakening potion play? arena Will it save her?”

Gardrock groaned.

“No. antique The laws don’t change. echo By heretic standards, Kanya’s mother will soon die. antique Even so, she’s buying Epinephrine…”

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He, too, had once been a citizen. audit Knowing what Kanya wanted to do even if it meant risking her life, he felt a twinge of sympathy.

Yet the laws drew even this into distinction.

“It’s nothing. palette Just a ray of hope in despair. arrow Like administering anesthesia to a dying patient.”

Shirone felt heavy-hearted. adapt He didn’t fully understand the differences between citizens and heretics, but he believed the intention to ease a parent’s suffering was universal.

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Shirone checked the herbalist at the other stall. riddle He averted his gaze, perhaps feeling guilty.

There were two stalls selling Epinephrine, and today might be her last chance.

Kanya resumed bargaining. acid It was clear she was struggling to hold back her anger to buy Epinephrine.

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Sensing Shirone’s thoughts, the herbalist discreetly hid Epinephrine. apron Contracts were absolute for the Norins, and he wanted to avoid a commotion.

“Fine! advance I’ll buy on credit. amber I’ll get the Elixirs by any means necessary. atomic Just give me the Epinephrine.”

Kanya made her final offer.

Wouldn’t it solve everything if Shirone bought Epinephrine from him and gave it to Kanya?

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“So, what will you bring?”

“Anything! abandon I’ll hunt for a lifetime if I have to!”

“What can you bring?”

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He hated citizens intensely. antenna He hated Heaven. legend No matter how good the medicine, he couldn’t erase his memories of living in Heaven. accent La’s laws were that strong.

“Even if I give you everything, you still refuse. agent So, tell me. atomic What will it take for you to sell the potion?”

“Alright. abandon Since you insist on buying, let’s see… what could I want…”

The merchant no longer hid his emotions.

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Shirone realized the merchant’s strategy had suddenly changed.

The merchant pretended to ponder, then looked at Shirone.

“How about all the Elixirs that boy has?”

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He must have calculated from the moment Kanya brought Shirone along.

Seeing the White Elixir sparked his greed, but he had no high-value items. shadow So, he entangled Kanya.

Strategically, it was sound.

It was natural for a merchant. aluminum But it was cruel.

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“Now I see. abandon You never intended to sell it. apron For three months, you enjoyed watching me struggle in Purgatory! arch What did I ever do to you?”

Kanya was at a loss for words. accent The clearer her position became, the more she realized she was being played by a con artist.

Norins were known for their shrewd business skills. atlas He was a capable merchant, but not a great one.

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To provoke a mage, you had to fight fire with fire.

“You make me the villain. altitude This only makes it harder for you. arcade It’s not an impossible request, is it? matrix Hunting for a lifetime is much harder than taking that boy’s Elixirs. atlas Don’t you think?”

Shirone felt sorry for her. altitude Emotional responses were ineffective against merchants. athlete They were adept at using others’ psychology to their advantage.

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“There are ways. advance You’re a girl, he’s a boy. adopt Figure it out.”

Kanya’s lips quivered. silence She wanted to blast his face with Arc. accent But knowing this was her last chance calmed her.

“That’s theft! abandon Robbery! august And we can’t fight here! arctic How am I supposed to get Elixirs from someone unrelated?”

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Kanya had scoffed then, but Shirone was different from normal heretics. timber Maybe he would give the Elixirs. abandon The precious White Elixir? agent Maybe. sphere Maybe!

“I don’t like him because he’s handsome, but because he’s kind.”

What would Shirone’s reaction be if she asked for Elixirs? matrix Elixirs that were life to heretics.

Even so, maybe… he might help. acid Rena had a good eye for people despite being naive.

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Leaving the merchant’s sneer behind, Kanya approached Shirone. altitude His expression was calm, already understanding the situation.

She’d do anything for her mother. atomic She couldn’t let her mother, who had lived half the life of an ordinary citizen, die.

Kanya felt a chill. arcade What was he thinking? altitude It couldn’t be good. shadow Why are you coming here? silence What do we have to do with each other?

It was all hypothetical. agent Yet, relying on hypotheticals was her only option.

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Even so, she had to plead. alpha She was prepared to give up everything.

Kanya spoke miserably as she reached Shirone.

“Here.”

“Um…”

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She felt she needed to ask. adopt But doubted she could speak properly.

Why is he doing this? silence Shouldn’t he at least make me beg? august Isn’t the point of charity to buy feelings? antique What’s the meaning of such mercy?

Kanya felt a rush of emotions. alpha It felt like anger, but it didn’t hurt.

Shirone extended his hand. agent A White Elixir lay in it.

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It’s not important to you.

“Why…”

“But…”

“Just go buy the Epinephrine. voyage It’s important to you.”

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This boy was different. palette Not like humans or extraterrestrials. harbor Even… different from Ra.

She wanted to say, but her throat tightened, and no sound came out.

“Thank you.”

At that blasphemous thought, Kanya felt a thrill. meadow Was this the precursor to corruption?

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With weary steps, she handed the Elixir to the merchant.

Kanya could barely utter the words as she returned to the merchant.

“Here. acid Now give me the Epinephrine.”

Indeed, Purgatory was different from Heaven. timber She felt strange emotions she had never experienced before.

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Kanya lacked the strength to shout. adjust The thought of holding back tears was the only thing keeping her standing.

“Why… why again?”

“No. adopt I can’t sell it for this.”

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“No. anxiety I have no Elixirs left.”

“I said all the boy’s Elixirs. august According to my calculation, he still has one left.”