Chapter 68: Unsellable Fortune Accessories
Mr. "Eye of Wisdom" swiftly extended his right hand, allowing the gemstone to touch the potion formula written by Klein.
Golden rays became increasingly pure, eventually transforming into a stamp-like projection.
"Authentic, effective!" Mr. "Eye of Wisdom" solemnly declared, immediately removing the ring, not daring to wear it for another second.
Alice couldn't help but ponder the negative effects of that ring... However, it didn't seem to be an item of the "Appraiser" but rather a "Notary" from the "Sun" pathway.
If it belonged to the "Sun" pathway... Alice recalled the list of sealed items within the church. As a positive aspect of faith, the negative effects of extraordinary items from the "Sun" pathway were quite consistent, all aiming to turn the user into a fervent believer of the Eternal Blazing Sun.
It sounded like a pyramid scheme. Alice silently mocked.
However, Mr. "Eye of Wisdom" seemed to possess many extraordinary items... Alice glanced at the old man, who looked like a human treasure trove, and her thoughts drifted to the next place.
With Mr. "Eye of Wisdom's" notarization, the transaction was successfully completed. Alice watched as Klein counted the money three times, thinking she had gained a new understanding of him.
At this moment, the plump "Pharmacist" looked around and said, "I brought a few sedatives."
He called out several times, seemingly waiting for someone to respond. After confirming no one did, he muttered, "That guy didn't come this time? Maybe he died somewhere."
He's waiting for someone... Who could it be? Alice recalled the people who had impressed her at this gathering and found that the most suspicious person was Detective Moriarty, who had openly acquired extraordinary abilities through the remnants of a "Listener."
The plump pharmacist unsurprisingly continued to seek the marrow crystals of the "Elven Spring" but received no response.
When he finally closed his mouth, a lady who seemed to have a "Craftsman" collaborator spoke up:
"I have two weapons with extraordinary effects.
"Both weapons this time are easy to carry.
"One is the 'Whip of Slowness,' modeled after a certain magical item. It can continuously create invisible restraints, gradually slowing down your opponent's movements. The longer the battle lasts, the more pronounced its effect.
"It can still be used for two years, priced at 450 pounds, or the 'Barbarian' potion formula."
She still hasn't obtained the "Barbarian" potion formula... Alice instinctively glanced at the plump pharmacist, who had been seeking the main ingredients for an unknown duration, realizing this might be the norm for wild extraordinaries.
Even official extraordinaries, who could exchange contributions for potion formulas and materials, wouldn't accumulate contributions quickly under normal circumstances.
In fact, even the often-mocked Emperor Roselle was, in a sense, a protagonist of his era—their advancement was too rapid and smooth.
Alice suddenly remembered the words she used to scare Klein a few days ago, thinking of herself as a mythological creature from another world... She didn't believe it was true, but... could there be many transmigrators in this world? If so, were they really transmigrators?
For Alice, who had even doubted her own humanity, questioning the truth of transmigration no longer stirred much emotion. Perhaps, she had been too shocked recently and had become numb.
Focusing back on the gathering, Alice heard Klein ask, "Can this invisible restraint affect spiritual entities? For example, vengeful spirits."
The lady slowly shook her head, "No."
Without waiting for further questions, she continued:
"The second weapon is called the 'Hurricane Axe.' It can increase the user's movement frequency and running speed, with a 15% chance to paralyze the enemy and a 5% chance to create a lightning strike. If used during a thunderstorm, the probability of lightning increases to 50%.
"These effects are based on extensive experiments and data.
"This weapon's effects can last for no more than a year, priced at 520 pounds, or the 'Barbarian' potion formula."
"A portable axe?" Alice asked in confusion.
Before the lady could answer, the plump pharmacist muttered, "An axe that's easy to carry? Sounds like a joke. I think a wrench would be more suitable. Why can't you sell extraordinary pistols?"
"I'll try to gather similar items," the lady emphasized the word "gather."
This explanation reeked of concealment, making even Alice suspect she had a "Craftsman" behind her. Clearly, no one believed her words.
"Alright, friends interested in purchasing either weapon, please bid." The lady stopped further discussion.
A man sitting at the edge of the long sofa immediately started bidding, "520 pounds."
"530 pounds." Klein added 10 pounds.
Is he planning to buy it for Little Sun? Hmm, the weather in Silver City does seem suitable for this axe...
"550 pounds." The man raised the bid again.
"560 pounds." Klein calmly added another 10 pounds.
Alice realized this might be a bidding tactic, creating psychological pressure. However... she glanced at the man sitting by the long sofa, wondering if he had noticed Klein counting the 600 pounds three times.
If he had, the pressure might not be as effective...
Fortunately, the man, either due to insufficient funds or being deceived, shrugged after Klein's latest bid and said, "Alright, it's yours."
"Anyone else want to bid for the 'Hurricane Axe'?" The lady, her face completely hidden in shadows, asked again, and the living room fell silent.
"Deal!" The lady didn't hesitate, handing the box by her right foot to the approaching servant.
The servant, as usual, brought the box to Mr. "Eye of Wisdom" for identification before handing it to Klein.
Klein inspected the goods while Alice continued listening to the transactions. Besides various materials and extraordinary items, Alice noticed that the mysterious "Fortune Accessory" still hadn't been sold.
The seller stubbornly refused to lower the price... Well, if he lowered it here, even a fool would know his time was running out.
Alice glanced sympathetically at the unknown seller.