Chapter 168: An Interesting Offer
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After picking the Health and Mana Potions, I found a strange, green-colored bracelet.
"That bracelet is named an Alchemist Bracelet. It's a rare accessory used by apprentice alchemists who are trying to learn how to do alchemy. It comes with a special rune infused into it that grants the wielder the ability to use Alchemy Magic, which helps at the time of combining substances, analyzing ores, and more…" said the man.
"What? Alchemy Magic? Is it similar to your Smith Magic? Are people not born with single magic?" I asked.
"Hm? No, we are born with a single element, but magic can be developed even without it. For example, everyone can use their Mana Core element and also the Null Magic, but few have many talents for it because Null Magic costs a ridiculous amount of Mana. There are ways we can use our internal mana to apply other types of Magic. Curse Magic, Alchemy Magic, Smith Magic, are some of them. You don't particularly require a specific affinity for them, but a lot of study, practice, and experience," said Rakasha.
"I see…"
"And that bracelet can help you shorten that requirement by a lot, giving you the ability to use Alchemy Magic, or well, a limited amount of it, right away. Through it, an apprentice will make a lot of different items until they end up naturally learning Alchemy Magic and they don't require the bracelet anymore. This process usually takes years, though," he said.
Interesting. With this, I could just eat it and get Alchemy Magic right away! If it works…
"Interesting, Alchemy Magic sounds like something I would like to learn," I said, as I took the bracelet.
"Nice choice. With that it should be enough… your party is ready," said Rakasha, as I saw Benladann and the hunter family who got themselves new items. Benladann got herself a beautiful silver ring with a ruby on it, and also a pendant that had the fangs of a monster. Very simple stuff, but she seemed happy as if she got some luxury accessories.
I saved everything inside the leather bag, but the long spear and the heavy armor were tearing it apart… And this is leather from an ice bear, mind you. The items I made didn't tear apart anything because they were very light.
"Hm… I guess in exchange for another- No, two items, I can give you an extra Spatial Bag I got, how about it?" asked Rakasha.
"Spatial… Bag?!" I asked in surprise.
Could it be…?!
"Yeah, it is a secret item I am not selling due to its value. I actually use one to save a lot of my stuff, but there's a spare one inside of it. These items are special as they are made specifically by Spatial Attribute Magus, who are incredibly rare around here. I actually got both of mine from Midgard. Man, that place is filled with talents. Humans are very versatile little bastards. The magic shops there don't even compare to the things in here… Entering one of them was like having a trip to another world… the magic items that are extremely rare here are so common there! Spatial Bags are sold like hotcakes, Potions of all colors, Magic weapons, and armor… There is also a giant organization of Blacksmiths, Alchemists, and Crafters that also sell their own stuff in giant shops inside these Kingdom's metropolises… It's like going to another world altogether," said Rakasha.
"Is that so…?!" I wondered.
Amazing… Is Midgard all that amazing?! I guess we already know our next destination…
"So cool! I wish I could be there… But aren't we giants too big for humans?" asked Benladann.
"Not much. We are around three meters, and Humans usually are around a meter and 80 centimeters, we almost double them in size, but it is not like it is a major annoyance. Also, due to the previous venerable, we Ice Giants are well received in Midgard, our Lady Ice Queen cleansed the name of our race and made us accepted… Although Fire Giants are still discriminated," said Rakasha.
"So that's how it is… It's because of the previous venerable that the humans there accept you so easily. I would assume they would act racist or something if they see someone double their size walking around their little streets," I said.
"Well yeah, racist people are everywhere, I did found some, but you just ignore those little ants. Anyone half-decent will not mind your race as long as you are respectful and overall a nice person. If you ever get there, always remember to be mindful of your steps, if you end up tripping over a human they'll get angry. You have to remember that you're in their Realm after all," said Rakasha.
"Were there more people than humans?" asked Benladann.
"Oh yeah, many. Some certain Kingdoms and Nations accept other races more openly. There were Dwarves, Elves, and even Beast-kin. But usually, Fire Giants are seen as warmongers, so their entrance is restricted unless they have a certification card that actually shows that they're civil people," said Rakasha while laughing. The situation with Fire Giants was both hilarious and a bit sad.
"So cool…" said Benladann, her eyes shining brightly.
"It would be nice to one day go there and meet such places. This world is truly vast, isn't it?" I asked.
"It's definitely vast, yes. I am satisfied with having traveled to two other regions. Knowing different cultures, meeting different places and more… I had a nice and long life," said Rakasha.
"I envy you a bit now old man," I sighed.
"Hahahaha! There's nothing to envy me about! You're young, strong, and talented! You just gotta move those legs and you can achieve anything you want, Drake," said Rakasha.
"I will take you for that!" I said while laughing. Hey, I like this old man, he's great.
"Anyways, let's get to business. You're buying it or nah?" he asked, taking out the leather pouch, which looked like any other… However, it contained some strange purple and blue-colored essence. This was… Spatial Attribute Mana.
"I am!"
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