Infinite Mage - Chapter 189 Nor'S Haven

Chapter 189: Nor’S Haven (3)

Chapter 189: Nor’s Haven (3)

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As expected, such a situation was possible. Just because an item belonged to a citizen didn’t mean it was impossible to purchase.

Nevertheless, the limited-edition merit remained.

Most importantly, the merchant knew Shirone’s payment limit was two White Elixirs. The fact that he greedily set the price at one Elixir suggested it was actually much cheaper.

“Can anyone use it?”

“As long as it’s equipped, anyone can use it. Weapons like Sygna, Exed, and Arc are communal, but drones are individually encrypted. Even if you take someone else’s, you can’t use it. But this one hasn’t been claimed by anyone yet, so it’s for sale.”

Shirone was unsure. If it was new, there shouldn’t be any defects.

Was it a simple misunderstanding due to not fully understanding this world? Or was the Fire Spirit that difficult to obtain?

Unable to decide, Shirone asked Tess.

“Tess, do you want this?”

“Yes! Shirone, I really want it. Please buy it for me. Other items are cheap and can be bought anytime later.”

Shirone couldn’t help but smile. Tess’s straightforward nature when asking for something was certainly different from Amy’s.

Ultimately, Elixirs should be used for everyone’s benefit. So, he should buy it, but without knowing the defects, he couldn’t negotiate.

Asking outright would make him vulnerable to the merchant, and Clove wouldn’t be of any help.

“Why won’t you sell it? I brought exactly what you asked for!”

At that moment, they heard Kanya’s voice.

Everyone turned to look. Unlike Kanya, the merchant wore a relaxed smile.

“Look, miss. There’s no such thing as a set price in Purgatory. It’s an auction. If the price goes up, you can’t just lower it at your whim.”

“You said a month ago that one Green Elixir was enough for Epinephrine! And now, even with 30 Red Elixirs, you won’t sell it. Why?”

Epinephrine.

Shirone recalled the white potion recommended by the herbalist.

But Kanya’s reaction was too intense for it to be just an awakening potion. Why would she need to stay awake in Heaven?

“A month ago, yes. But now the price has increased.”

“No! Even two months ago, three months ago, you never said that! This is extortion!”

“Miss, auction prices are determined by the buyer’s desire. The more you want it, the higher the price. Isn’t the ritual only a few days away?”

“You…!”

Kanya’s face turned pale. No matter how much of a merchant he was, how could he say that?

Even Clove, typically shameless, frowned this time.

The merchant remained unfazed by Kanya’s outburst. From the start, he never intended to sell to a citizen.

“Wanting Epinephrine today means someone in your family is dying within days. Thus, you must buy it, and I demand a high price. What’s wrong with that?”

“I won’t let you get away with this!”

Kanya pulled out Arc, but Rena screamed and stopped her.

Violence was prohibited in Nor’s Haven. Any violent incidents would lead to expulsion and worse.

Maintaining the community relied on the rational agreement of the majority. Once the rules were broken, the community would collapse.

“Sis! Please calm down! If you fight here, we’ll be killed!”

Rena pulled Kanya back, who continued to curse even as she was dragged away.

The merchant exchanged a look with the herbalist across the way.

A silent agreement not to sell Epinephrine.

It was a cartel.

To provoke a mage, you had to fight fire with fire.

“You make me the villain. This only makes it harder for you. It’s not an impossible request, is it? Hunting for a lifetime is much harder than taking that boy’s Elixirs. Don’t you think?”

“That’s theft! Robbery! And we can’t fight here! How am I supposed to get Elixirs from someone unrelated?”

“There are ways. You’re a girl, he’s a boy. Figure it out.”

Kanya’s lips quivered. She wanted to blast his face with Arc. But knowing this was her last chance calmed her.

What would Shirone’s reaction be if she asked for Elixirs? Elixirs that were life to heretics.

Even so, maybe… he might help. Rena had a good eye for people despite being naive.

“I don’t like him because he’s handsome, but because he’s kind.”

Kanya had scoffed then, but Shirone was different from normal heretics. Maybe he would give the Elixirs. The precious White Elixir? Maybe. Maybe!

It was all hypothetical. Yet, relying on hypotheticals was her only option.

She’d do anything for her mother. She couldn’t let her mother, who had lived half the life of an ordinary citizen, die.

Leaving the merchant’s sneer behind, Kanya approached Shirone. His expression was calm, already understanding the situation.

Kanya felt a chill. What was he thinking? It couldn’t be good. Why are you coming here? What do we have to do with each other?

Even so, she had to plead. She was prepared to give up everything.

Kanya spoke miserably as she reached Shirone.

“Um…”

“Here.”

Shirone extended his hand. A White Elixir lay in it.

Kanya felt a rush of emotions. It felt like anger, but it didn’t hurt.

Why is he doing this? Shouldn’t he at least make me beg? Isn’t the point of charity to buy feelings? What’s the meaning of such mercy?

She felt she needed to ask. But doubted she could speak properly.

“Why…”

“Just go buy the Epinephrine. It’s important to you.”

“But…”

It’s not important to you.

She wanted to say, but her throat tightened, and no sound came out.

This boy was different. Not like humans or extraterrestrials. Even… different from Ra.

At that blasphemous thought, Kanya felt a thrill. Was this the precursor to corruption?

“Thank you.”

Kanya could barely utter the words as she returned to the merchant.

Indeed, Purgatory was different from Heaven. She felt strange emotions she had never experienced before.

With weary steps, she handed the Elixir to the merchant.

“Here. Now give me the Epinephrine.”

“No. I can’t sell it for this.”

“Why… why again?”

Kanya lacked the strength to shout. The thought of holding back tears was the only thing keeping her standing.

“I said all the boy’s Elixirs. According to my calculation, he still has one left.”

“No. I have no Elixirs left.”

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