[German Military Uniform]
Description:
This uniform was once owned by an individual of German nationality in the year 1943, someone who had a military career during Hitler's regime in Nazi Germany. When worn, it provides additional abilities such as:
- Charisma Enhancement
- Creation of Characters and Items (1x a day)
- Command
- Tactics
- Logistics
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I stared at and read the description of the uniform seriously, and afterward, I was truly astonished.
This is insane and extraordinary! Who could place an item like this right when I'm here? It seems like luck is still on my side even with the low-status window.
Now, what should I do? One thing's for sure, I have an overpowering item that is very different from the typical fantasy world.
Someone passed by me with their child, diverting my attention back to the fantasy cityscape. I glanced at the city's atmosphere for a moment and noticed some unique things, like slaves.
Hmm... Indeed, the setting of this place is medieval, known as the Dark Ages in that era. Minus morals, cruelty, and inhumanity are still daily spectacles here. Also, the most crucial aspect of typical isekai fantasy stories: unknown monsters. I looked in awe as creatures like lizards ran through the streets, and there was much more I needed to learn about this world.
"For now, I'm free from those noisy potato circles. What I need to do now is make money!"
True, money is the ultimate exchange tool in any era. Everyone needs money to live, anywhere and anytime. That's right, as long as people gather, money is crucial.
"Let's take a stroll for a while."
/--/
Takeru wandered around, observing this fantasy world. The Holy Kingdom of Midgard is a large kingdom with its capital as big as Tokyo, not to mention the other regions. Here, Takeru gazed at the massive walls surrounding the kingdom. For some reason, every fantasy world story has a big city with towering walls. Even though this place is the capital, there must be some border areas to cross. Is it because of monsters?
Indeed, the fantasy isekai world is inseparable from monsters, swords, and magic. Takeru is not naive; he knows magic and swords exist here, and monsters roam freely. A new view and new knowledge.
Takeru smiled faintly while humming lightly. He walked for 30 minutes, listening to all the conversations on the street. Fortunately, he understood the language of this world and could communicate normally, even though he received strange looks due to his different attire.
Then, he stopped at an antique shop, noticeable from the signboard outside.
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Kring~
"Welcome."
The shopkeeper greeted me warmly. He was an old and chubby man, with graying hair and a curvy mustache.
Approaching him, I browsed the contents of the store, realizing that this person must be involved in auctioning for the wealthy.
"Can I help you, sir?"
The old, chubby man rubbed his hands together while smiling broadly at me. Though it made me slightly uncomfortable, I immediately placed my wristwatch on the table.
"I want to sell this."
"Wow, this!!"
His reaction was as I expected. This world is indeed full of fantasy, and even though it deviates a bit from the medieval era, I'm confident that a wristwatch like mine hasn't been discovered. Even if it were found, it would certainly be different from the modern wristwatch innovation that I possess.
The man observed my wristwatch with wide-eyed fascination; his hands trembled, and he sweated as if he were beholding a rare artifact.
"Sir, how much do you intend to sell this item for?"
Even without asking for further information, this person immediately made an offer. No, to increase its selling value, I needed to add a bit of drama and fantasy to the story!
"This item is a Guess brand wristwatch. A limited edition timepiece crafted by a famous designer. I don't need to mention the name, but it's a masterpiece that can be enjoyed visually. Oh, yes, the wristwatch itself is a timekeeping tool. I saw someone using a pocket watch during my journey here, and it was owned by someone with a luxurious appearance."
"Ah, if the person you're referring to is in this area, he must be that man."
The old man seemed to know someone I had encountered before. I could guess that this old man and that person had already met and shared an interest in antiques.
Then, I continued my story, captivating him and making him examine my wristwatch attentively.
"This is an extraordinary item, a sophisticated yet elegant innovation. If sold, its value could reach 10 white gold coins."
Wow, he was truly adept at appraising and offering a price like that. By the way, I had a bit of knowledge about currency in this world. Due to the medieval and fantasy setting, coin denominations varied from bronze to silver, and even gold. However, I knew that white gold held the highest value, as far as my limited information from my original world could tell.
"If that's the case, I agree to your offer."
"Hmm... I apologize, but providing that many gold coins will take some time. I will pay an upfront amount of 100 gold coins, and for the rest, please meet me again in 2 or 3 days."
Hmm, as he said that, I felt a bit skeptical. Being cautious in a new environment is a necessity.
"I apologize, but I just arrived here and really don't know the characters here, so I'm hesitant if you say so."
I said while scratching my head, making the old chubby man think for a moment.
"That's difficult, huh? How about this? We do a blood contract? It can prevent your concerns."
Without hesitation, the man offered a solution to this issue. But a blood contract? Is it like what I imagine?
/--/
After making a blood contract, Takeru felt bound to the owner of the antique shop. The shop owner explained that it was a magical item he possessed, and if there were any violations of the contract rules, there would be binding punishments.
Although initially doubtful, Takeru felt glad to have obtained gold so easily, even if he had to sacrifice the watch he bought with difficulty. Regardless, he realized that survival requires sacrifice, and he's ready to give up something to achieve his goals.
"I got money, now..."
As he became excited, his stomach suddenly growled, making him embarrassed as it happened in the crowd. He hurriedly went towards one of the food places on the roadside.
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"Ugh, although not much, the food is quite good. But..."
Thinking about it again, the name of the dish surprised me. Grilled orc meat? Is it a pig that walks on two legs?
Even though the name made me nauseous because I had to eat the flesh of that famous fantasy creature, the taste and texture of the meat were truly delicious.
I had to pay 50 silver coins just for one piece of meat. Although it felt like a waste, I had to understand this world through its food.
"All right, I've gathered enough information from the conversations of people in the dining place, and it's time to do some experiments!"
I went outside the walls, even though it cost 5 silver coins. Although it felt like extortion, it didn't matter. After all, I don't intend to stay long in this kingdom. Sooner or later, those potatoes I was with some time ago will surely find out about my presence. So, let's leave this kingdom and head west, where there's a small kingdom called Yamsa, with a border near a dense forest known as the Misty Monster Forest. A place where terrifying monsters with unreasonable power are born.
The forest is suitable as a new destination for establishing a country, not only strategically due to its geographical location, with a sea to the south and mountains to the north, indicating rich resources. I could know this information because earlier, I bought a map from the old man in the antique shop, and he even gave the map for free.
After finding a suitable place away from the hustle and bustle, I decided to use the uniform from the inventory. When the item appeared out of thin air, I was slightly startled by the sudden event.
I stared at this German military uniform for a moment, where the material was made of high-quality silk, adorned with some SA symbols and ranks on the chest and swastika armband.
I don't like having this armband because it makes me the perfect Nazi lackey, but because it might affect the abilities of this uniform, let's wear it and forget about it.
"It's really comfortable," I mumbled happily while feeling the fabric of the uniform.
Although initially surprised, Takeru decided to dress according to the uniform. After doing so, he felt the comfort of the high-quality silk.
"This really makes me look like a general from the Nazi... Hmm"
As I admired the uniform, suddenly my status window changed.
"WOAH!!"