
The city is completely different from the village. Many people go through their work. Unlike a quiet and quiet village, the city is nuanced with a crowd. I don't know why I enjoyed it.
But there are some things that bother me. I saw some people dressed shabbily with chained legs. They are forced to do something. And sometimes when they do the wrong thing, they get beaten up. It makes me feel uncomfortable. Plus their blank stares that look hopeless. I really feel sorry for them.
“That's his name slave Alvin.” Said brother June suddenly.
It seemed like he saw me watching the person called the slave.
“They are the ones whose entire rights are taken away. They are bound by chains that restrain them. Their hearts have given up and can only resignedly accept orders even if the order does not make sense.” Added brother June.
I just kept quiet hearing that. I don't know why my heart feels so bad. I wanted to help but I couldn't do anything.
Shortly after, the horse-drawn carriage stopped slowly. I looked around and was amazed this time. Where we stopped, 2 times more crowded than when on the streets of the city.
“Welcome to the city market.” Said Mr. Armin.
Me and my brother June got off the carriage and thanked Mr. Armin.
“Thank you for the ride sir.” My speech.
“Nah, just relax. Your father has helped me a lot.” Said Mr. Armin while smiling. “Later in the afternoon I'll be waiting here. Now we're separated first. See you later.”
Armin's horse-drawn carriage turned and walked away. I waved to Mr. Armin so he couldn't see me again.
“Now let's enter the market.” Said brother June.
I also nodded. Then walk side by side with Brother June.
There are so many things you can find in this market. From food, jewelry, weapons, and of course monster cores. The cries of the sellers trying to get customers filled my ears. I, who had not been in the crowd for a long time, felt uncomfortable.
“You all right?” ask brother June worriedly.
“Nothing kok.” I answered by trying to keep smiling.
“Alright then, now you are looking for this item.” Brother June pulled out a piece of paper.
I accepted it and read it. “Spirit Enhancer flower seeds?”
“Yes, it's a good plant to train your spiritual strength. And can also be used as a pill making material to trigger spiritual power.”
I nodded in understanding.
“And for the price usually cost 2 silver coins per 5 seeds. And if it has grown, the price can be 3-5 silver coins. For now you get his lips that cost 2 silver coins.and day-care, there are also cunning sellers. Use magic . And if the seedling is emitting spiritual energy, then it is genuine. If not do not buy.” Obviously, brother June.
“Each boss.” I answered understanding while posing respectfully.
“What are you doing anyway?” asked Brother June while laughing amusedly looking at my behavior. Then he took out a small bag from his pocket.
“This is 3 silver coins. Use it well, and the change you can use for something you want to buy.” brother June thrust it at me. “Be careful the money is lost or stolen.”
I nodded steadily. “Just relax, I can definitely take care of it.” I said as I gave my thumbs up and took the silver coin.
In this world, the use of money still uses gold, silver, and bronze. The dungan I started is 1 in 10. 1 gold coin means 10 silver coins. And for 1 silver coin means 10 bronze coins.
I went to a merchant who was seen selling herbs and medicines. There are many herbal traders there. Also displayed are prices from plants, pills, and elizir. And instead of playing the price of the pill and elixir it is very expensive. It is even the cheapest for 1 gold coin. Reasonable price for high difficulty alchemist jobs.
I also decided to go to one of the merchants visited by many customers. There were a lot of people swarming his place. And it makes me curious. It might be cheaper there or have a good deal.
“Lhattah!! Buy it!! We sell all your needs at a cheap price!!” shouted a maid from the merchant I wanted to visit.
I looked at the items and was a bit surprised because they were almost half as cheap as other stores.
“Hai son! What are you looking for?” ask the merchant.
“I need Spirit Enhancer flower seeds. Does uncle have it?”
“Of course there are. And here the price is cheaper!! You can get 5 seeds of Spirit Enhancer seedlings with just 1 silver coin!” exclaim that merchant.
“Really?!” many enthusiast. Then I can get more change!
“Truely!"
“I bought 5 grains uncle!” my door.
“Alright!”
The merchant turned the body. It seemed like he was about to wrap the seedlings. Before long, sure enough, he gave the seedlings with a small pouch.
“This kid! Don't forget to pay ya.” Answer grins.
I received the bag and remembered the words of Brother June who told me to be careful of merchants. I decided to take out the seed before paying for it.
“True eyes.”
Instantly I felt my mana move towards my eyes. The color of my entire vision became blue. Then I looked towards the Spirit Enhancer flower seedlings that were the size of a pea.
The shape of the seedling is the same no difference. But if I look, the seedlings that give off an aura are only one grain. I clicked my tongue and turned off my magic.
“Fuck uncle, you want to cheat?” I said with a face holding in anger.
“WHAT YOU SAID!!” he screamed loudly and made the people around him stop and stare at his shop. “DON'T SOK YOU BOY!!”
Damn it's gonna bring me down with its maturity. Because I'm lazy to talk a lot I also cast magic . The mid-level magic that keeps me shrouded by fire.
A circle appears below around my feet. Then a fire came out of the circle and enveloped me. The people who were near me retreated to keep their distance. Surely I've predicted my fire so as not to hit anyone.
“I just want to buy well. And you dare to deceive me.” I said, enlarging the fire to frighten the merchant.
The merchant swallowed. It seems like he was consumed by my dominance and frightened him.
“Me-indeed you have proof of what!” he tried to cover up his fear.
The fire moved close to him until it almost touched him. Not even my sharp look I let go of him. Until finally….
“IYA YES FORGIVE ME!! AMPUON!! SORRY TO FOOL YOU!!” the merchant shouted in fear.
I breathed and turned off my magic. Then I threw the seed into the merchant.
“HIIY!!” his yell. When he screams, I swear I want to laugh. But I didn't want to ruin my image so I had to resist.
“Have forgotten.” I said as I left. “Tokomu can't be trusted.”
I left the crowd of people who looked stunned to see the incident. And after that incident, no one came to his shop again for a whole day. Rumors are moving very fast.
I went to another shop too. I chose one of the shops a little far away from there so as not to be a spectacle again. The shopkeeper was an old man and had a friendly smile so I was rather comfortable to converse with.
“Welcome son, what are you looking for?” Greet the old merchant.
“Do you have Spirit Enhancer flower seeds?”
“Yes I still have stock, the seedlings are very popular so many people buy it since this morning. Fortunately there are still 6 seeds left. You can have it all.” Said the old merchant with a smile.
I returned his smile. It turns out that the seedlings are quite popular huh.
“This is your order seed.” The old merchant thrust out a small bag. “You can check the authenticity kok.” He laughed and felt like an insinuation.
“Eumm... I saw the incident earlier?” I was curious about his little laugh.
“Yeah, I was through there. You are so great to be able to use difficult magic when you still look young.”
I was embarrassed to hear his praise. The first time anyone said I was great other than my family and close friends. I also received the small bag and checked it with .
The six seedlings turned out to have a radiance of energy. The old merchant did not lie.
“How much does it cost pack?” my many.
“Heemm…. I can give you the seed for 1 silver coin and 5 bronze. But you have to show some of your magic tricks.” He looked sharply at me. “Show entertainment for me.”
I swallowed spit. I don't know why I felt different about the old merchant. He doesn't seem like an ordinary old man.
I also accept the challenge. And start thinking what I can make a spectacle. Because I only know the magic to attack.
In the end, I was confused myself.
“Eumm.. Actually I'm a bit confused how to cast the magic.” I'm awkward.
The old merchant nodded in understanding. “Then try to attack me with your best magic.”
Hearing that I was surprised. How could I attack him? It could be that the old merchant was seriously injured even dead!
Seeing my doubt, the old merchant stood up with his cane then tapped out his cane.
Suddenly everyone who was there disappeared. The look of the old merchant changed. Who initially only used clothes like people around, suddenly he had used a robe and a typical witch hat like sister June. Complete with Ruby necklace on her chest.
I looked at him then looked around with a shocked look.
How could he change and make everyone around him just disappear!
“It was my magic son, dimensional magic. High-level magic that makes a room where it will not affect the others. Here you are free to cast your magic.”
I looked on in disbelief at the old merchant. It turns out he's not just an old merchant! He is also a high-level magician!
“Strike me with your best magic. If you don't do it, forget the seedlings you want.”
AHH!! Damnit damnit! I just have to attack! Ughhh…. My strongest magic…. With my high affinity of water and fire, I will use the combined magic of water and fire. Coupled with wind magic for his assault. Okay I'll do that.
I raised my right hand forward. My left hand is holding my wrist. I started to focus my imagination. First, they form a fireball. Small but dense fireball.
A fire broke out in my hand and spread everywhere. With my spiritual energy, I controlled the fire and made it solid to the size of a baseball.
Then I bring up the water. Water started to appear from around me and circled. Move over that fire. Slowly but surely. The water covered the fireball.
The water began to churn due to the heat from the fireball in the middle. Then I unleashed a third combination magic that served as a thrower. With wind magic, I threw out a fireball that was enveloped by water.
My magic quickly shot out and turned into an incision filled with fire and water. Produces a very hot incision. At full speed it shot towards the old scavenger.
The old witch casts magic . High-level defense magic that is difficult to destroy. And as soon as my magic hits it, my magic is restrained but still speeding up against the witch.
“GREAT ONE!! You can combine 3 magic elements! But is it just this way?!” the old witch.
I smiled a little. And before long my magic exploded. It gives off very hot steam. The result of the merging of water magic and my fire exploded and blew away the old witch. But when I looked at it closely, it turned out that he was able to survive the attack!
The old witch laughed. “HEBAAAT!! I didn't think you could make me retreat by your magic!” he approached me slowly. And that makes me wary.
But somehow I don't fight anymore. It felt like he was approaching me without any intention of attacking. And as soon as he was in front of me, he stroked my head.
“You really are a great little witch.” He said with a sincere smile.
I just smiled awkwardly. I'm honestly still afraid of this witch.
“Because I've seen such a wonderful thing I'm going to leave now.” The old witch said.
“Ba-how about the money for the seedlings?”
“You can have it son, it's as my gratitude for comforting me.” The old witch walked away but she stopped again and turned around.
“And also, when you turn 15, meet me at Goldendawn Knight Academy. Just call it my name…. My name is Merlin Wizcraft.”
After saying that he disappeared. It seems like he used a high-level skill .
I just kept quiet to see his disappearance. Sculpting when the whole situation returns to normal.