344 Spending Lavishly (2/2)
”You can usually disguise it as a belt.
”When used, it will be covered with pure holy flames of light. Any undead monsters that are whipped by it will suffer great damage, and the weaker ones would even be directly obliterated.
”It can also be used to soak in liquids to create Sun Holy Water. But that would reduce the spirituality's durability. Every use will decrease its durability by a month.
”Currently, it has thirteen months of effective durability.
”If you are willing, you can exchange it for the Briber formula without paying any additional cash.”
Holy Sunbird? It's not the Sun Divine Bird. If it's the latter's feathers, I'll take it! Of course, only tail feathers would do. They can be used to concoct the Sequence 4's Unshadowed potion… Klein was quite satisfied with the weapon itself, but the problem was that it could only be used for thirteen months. Every time he made Sun Holy Water, the durability would be reduced by a month. In time, he would have to replenish it with something similar.
With this in mind, he turned to look at the seat of honor.
”Mr. Eye of Wisdom, can you describe, in detail, the brooch you introduced last time?
”Oh, write it down on paper and indicate the price that would satisfy you.”
He was afraid that the others would be interested in the brooch and thus raise the price, so he decided at the last second to get Eye of Wisdom to write it down.
”Alright.” Eye of Wisdom laughed and asked an attendant to bring him a pen and paper.
While he was writing, the members of the gathering continued their trade. There were even some who were tempted as they asked about the price of the whip, only to receive an answer to wait.
After a while, the Eye of Wisdom finished writing the introduction and passed it to Klein through the attendant.
When Klein unrolled it, he saw that the words on the paper were written in print, preventing him from noticing anything special about them.
Very careful… He started to read carefully:
”Sun Brooch. It can also be called Midsummer, and it is considered a relatively weaker Grade 2 Sealed Artifact.
”With it acting as the center, it will fill a ten-meter radius with pure and warm energy. Normal people will not be able to sense it, but undead spirits and monsters will suffer constant damage, and they will quickly 'evaporate' like a pool of water under a blazing fireball. Even wraiths and shadows will suffer the same fate, albeit lasting a little longer.
”In such an environment, the strength of powerful undead creatures will be significantly weakened.
”It will be very difficult for the wearer to be possessed or corrupted by evil spirits or monsters. Allows use of spells such as Holy Light Summoning, Holy Water Creation, Fire of Light, Cleave of Purification, Horror Immunity, Holy Oath, and Sun Halo.
”The downside is that, as long as you carry it, you will never be able to feel cool. You will always be experiencing a terrible heat. Young man, don't underestimate this state. The hot and irritated you will slowly step into the abyss of losing control.
”I will only sell it for 2,000 pounds.
”Don't try to bargain. As you know, I'm not too short of money, and I'm a collector.”
It's much stronger than I imagined. Eye of Wisdom had been very vague the last time… Klein's heart skipped a beat. After a few seconds of thought, he looked over at the woman with the Artisan backing her.
”900 pounds in cash.”
The average price for a Sequence 7 potion formula was around 800 pounds.
”Deal!” the lady answered without hesitation.
… If I had known, I would have offered 1,000 pounds… Klein forced a smile.
He was a man of his word, and, without reneging his offer, he exchanged his prepared formula for 900 pounds in cash. In an instant, his wealth soared to 2,574 pounds. It was enough to make a bachelor man live a pretty good life for the rest of his life.
After Eye of Wisdom's appraisal, the lady looked at the formula once more in satisfaction.
”Sequence 7: Briber.
”Main ingredients: One Weeping Infant Flower, Strange-faced Cannabis Crystal.
”Supplementary ingredients: 5 drops of golden Jimsonweed juice, 5 drops of black Jimsonweed juice, 4 drops of Fantasy Grass essential oil, 80 ml of red wine.”
After completing the transaction, Klein drew a deep breath, looked at Eye of Wisdom, and solemnly said, ”2,000 pounds. I want that Sun Brooch.”
Eye of Wisdom chuckled and said, ”To be honest, I really don't wish to sell it, but since I have 2-081, Sun Brooch isn't necessary to me. Besides, I have already named my price, and reneging isn't my style.
”Wait three minutes for me. I'll get the Sun Brooch.”
”Alright,” Klein replied, feeling both expectant and also feeling the pinch.
At this point, the Beyonders in the activity room cast their gazes on him. A deal of 2,000 pounds rarely appeared at this level of ordinary gatherings, perhaps not even once in a year or two.
Klein could feel the greed and covetous feelings in their eyes.
After a short silence, the transactions continued until Eye of Wisdom returned. In his open palm lay a dark golden brooch shaped like a sunbird.
It was obvious that the Eye of Wisdom had some sweat on his face.