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In an alley located at the periphery of Azur city, there was a dirty slum where many beggars ask passers by for any money or even some food.
one of them was actually someone who works with the black market. There was only one way to enter the black market, which is to know their secret code. Usually, the code is given by the black market host, but I didn't need to receive the code because I already knew it from the novel.
" S-sir... could you spare me a coin "
' Stopping beside one of the beggars ' I whispered the following to him.
" When the night is dark and all alone, I wish that there was an alive place where money is what matter the most "
' Hearing my words ' the beggars demeanor changed from a weak homeless person to that of nonchalance.
After standing up he activated some sort of an artifact.
" Forgive me, I had to make sure no one is watching "
What he activated was actually an illusionary artifact where outsiders can't see what is happening over here.
After apologizing, the man turned around and the wall he was leaning on opened up like a door.
The reason how I knew of this is because of Loren Hermes. She was a regular to this market as mentioned in the novel. She got many equipments and materials that helped her in taking revenge.
" We have reached the entrance."
After leaving me alone the man returned to his spot.
As I already was wearing my mask I entered the black market hall.
What stood in front of me was like a festival. There were many stores and each store seemed to be selling different kind of merchandise. One was for drugs, another was for illegal equipments starting from guns and explosives up to dangerous artifacts.
After searching for a couple more minutes, one of the stores caught my eyes.
' Assassins Dream '
'Entering the store' I found many things I needed. Hiding clothes, accessories and some invisiblity artifacts as well.
I picked some of the Items that appealed to me the most. Now, I don't have to worry about money anymore.
[ Cloak of Disguise ] [ Epic Grade ]
Discription:
{ A robe that was made from a special skin of an A rank 'Shade Ghost'. The skin has the ability to camouflage depending on the surrounding environment. The robe defensive prowess is that of a C rank, but its Disguising ability is hard to notice even for A rankers }
"interesting, the place where I will be going to had many A and B rank monsters. I will take it "
[ Soundless Shoes ] [ Rare Grade ]
Discription:
{ The shoes are enchanted with the ability to prevent sounds upon friction. It has a great sound concealment while walking slowly. However, too much contact or loud running will have a faint sound that can be heard }
" Hmm...this is also not bad, but at some point I might have to run. Well, I am rich so no problems with rare items for now."
After exiting the store I went to a nearby potion shop.
The receptionist who seemed to be a young women in her 20s, was the one to welcome me.
" Welcome, do you have a potion on mind? Or would you like to prescribe one?"
" Do by any chance have the ' Odor Remover ' potion? "
The woman nodded as this potion must have been ordered many times. This potion can remove the smell of the user. It has multiple uses. First, many criminals hide their scent from crime scenes using this potion, and many women also hate to smell specially after fights. Although the robe and shoes might help me not get noticed, but still the Nightwolves can smell my scent and locate me.
' Nodding as confirming that they had it' she replied
" Yes, could you please specify the grade?"
...Grade... I didn't think about that, what should I get? Maybe epic? Let's just ask her..
" I would like anything that can prevent A rank monsters from detecting my smell"
The receptionist seemed to be contemplating of a fitting rank and finally she answered.
" Epic grade will be sufficient for most A rank monsters, but if you want to be extra careful we recently got a recipe for a Legendary rank one. Although it is just a prototype, but it will still work greatly. The price will be also high. "
Epic rank is decent, but the problem is that Nightwolves are known for their keen sense of smell. I might have to be extra careful then.
" how long does it last? "
without any delay she answered immediately
" At least, three days "
Perfect
" Alright, I would like one of the Legendary prototype you got "
' Hearing my response ' The receptionist answered with a smile drawn on her face
" Coming right away! please follow me to confirm the payment. "
After finishing with the potion, I was originally going to buy a night vision goggles, but my new vampire trait gave me a good eyesight in the night. I didn't know this feature until today. I thought that maybe the night wasn't that dark but looking at other people, they seem to be having difficulty with this dark place.
Taking a look around I noticed a familiar face...
Green hair with yellow eyes, a handsome childish face of a little boy. isn't that---!!
Shit!!! N-no way?! What the hell is he doing over here?!
He noticed me! I have to use it!!!
[ Activating Epic Grade Artifact 'Ring of Wisdom' ]
[ Calculating the duration of the effect…. ]
[ 1 hour until the effect runs out ]
" hmm? Why did you get flustered , sir? "
Feeling the calming effect I had to regain my composure otherwise I will definitely die today.
" Oh nothing, I was confused what brought a young person like you in this dangerous place, sorry for bothering you "
"..."
Why is he not answering? Shit... of all people, I had to meet this crazy fellow.
an S rank spacial mage who will become one of the SS ranking mages in the future. His crazy SS rank Arcane gives him complete control over space. However, the arcane weakness is that it stops the body from growing as stuck in time hence why he looked this young.
The only special thing I know is that he loath being looked down upon, and that he hates his stucked age.
" Are you okay?... but why did you flinch when you saw me?"
What do I say? I have to make something up..
" Well... your hair reminded me of a friend who passed away..... that's why I felt a little shocked"
"....hmm?....fine, then bye mister!"
He believed me?...sighe. Heldon... this guy is bad news. He wasn't a villain, neither a hero... he was an unpredictable character. In one chapter he killed many villains, but in another one he assassinated a good character.... he was an eccentric and neutral character, but very dangerous at the same time...
Although I had knowledge about him, but still.... I can't really see through him.
" Well let's just leave for now..."
As I walked back towards the exit, unbeknownst to me there was a pair of two yellow eyes staring at my back and those eyes had a glint of determination to kill me as soon as I exit this market.
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