After about ten minutes of admiring Hands' business ethic, he said, "Oh, the leader was here first, that he was.

Oh, the leader was here first, that he was.
"I'm late, senpai.
Here you go.

　Then the remaining members, Kaido and his friends, noticed us as we entered the store, chatting amiably.
　As we were looking for Amelia's dagger, we stopped shopping and joined Kaido and the others.
　We were the only customers in the store, and Hanz was with us, so we stayed together.

"Did you get it all right?
Yup, I got it. I'm ready for this one.
Well, all we need to do now is get some new equipment.
That's right!　I had a weapon I wanted!

　Since I had sent them out to buy a magic bag ahead of time, each of them is equipped with a magic bag on their hips, and their purchases would be in there.
　I received an envelope with a receipt from Kaido, thinking that I would check later if I could buy it safely.
　You'll be able to see if the price of these three magic bags alone will reach eight figures, and look at the weapons that Kaido said he wanted.

Kaa!　It's still cool to have a mithril alloy sword!
"You're a bastard!　It's one of my own creations!

　A silvery white sword in a showcase.
　Although not excessively decorated, it still sits there gracefully.
　Mithril.
　It's the metal you've been promised in your fantasies.
　Harder and lighter than iron, an excellent metal for use as a magical medium.
　But the sword Kaido is looking for is not just a mithril sword.
　It's a mithril alloy, so mithril plus another metal element.

It's an item forged with a ratio of nine mithril to adamantite, so it can cut through the scales of not only an ordinary dragon, but a top dragon!

　One that improves its performance over mithril units by adding an additional metal called adamantite.
　It is a piece of metal called adamantite that is further added to it to improve its performance over mithril units.
　Hanz is proud of his work and boasts of his sword's perfection.

"Three hundred and fifty thousand for one!　A bargain, right?
"I've been told that I'm getting a good deal on a new car at a price I can afford.
Come on, it's still a service price. People would pay 5 million for it if it were true.

　However, the price is also quite good for its performance.
　On top of that, Kaido is a dual-sword, two-sided sword.
　There's no way you only need one sword.
　If you buy two, you get seven million.
　You've upgraded your car from a normal new car to a luxury car.
　Hanz looks at me when I don't insist on buying that price.

I know, give me two of them, and at least give me some service to adjust the handle.
What if I don't buy it, huh?　What did you just say?
I said I'd buy it. Have you gone deaf from all that metal slapping?

　And when I said I was going to buy it quietly, Hands, who had made a hasty decision to buy it, was horrified to realize that he'd misheard me, trying to frown.

"Really?
I'm serious. I got money.
"Really?
"What's so surprising?

　He confirms it twice, and being surprised makes me wonder if I didn't trust him that much.
　Hanz thinks I'm lying, but I silently pull out a duralumin case from the magic bag attached to my waist and show him a duralumin case.

"Seriously,

　When confronted with the reality of the wad of bills in it, Hands blinked several times and then blinked with a snap.

"Every time!

　And with a smile on his face, he quickly and dexterously affixed a sold-out notice to the showcase of mithril alloy swords with a speed that was not commensurate with his massive stature.

"Well, what's next?
"You're still buying?
I told you, I'm here to get new equipment. South, have you decided?
"Huhuh, you thought I came here without doing my homework, that I did?　No, that I don't. What I wanted was this wand, that I did!　The tree in which the blessings of the spirits dwell, the tree that is more than 100 years old is processed and decorated with orichalcon and magical stones. It reduces magic consumption, assists in activation, strengthens magic and summons spirits, and looks even better than ever, it's a must buy!　That's the Fairy Tree Staff, that is!　The price is a whopping 430,000!　Me!　Don't hesitate!　None, that is!

　I stopped Hands, who was smiling with a satisfied smile, saying that he was in the black for the first time in a long time, and moved on to the next shopping.
　The expression on your face at that time would have been one of those shots that you wanted to take a picture of.
　You have to suppress your disappointment and call out to the next one you are going to buy.
　I thought that Kaido and Minami had already decided what they wanted to buy, so I asked Minami, the other half, and sure enough, they had decided.
　Without hesitation, you will proceed to your destination from the entrance, and along the way she will explain to you what the item is like with emotion, just like the host of a mail order show.
　And then, just as you call her name, you arrive in front of the item, and as soon as you arrive, you turn around and point your hand at her, and her face is purely radiant, like a child begging for a toy.

How could you say that without biting?

　If you praise her honestly, she replies with her usual smugness, admiring the timing and the way she carried herself, as if she had rehearsed the flow.



"Humph!　A wizard can handle a lot of fast words, that is!　This is common sense, that it is!
"You're basically songless,
"For the day to come to chant the coolest chant, that is!
"Great, so hands on!
"Oh, oh. You sure you want to do this? You sure you want to do this?
"Oh, please.
Every time!

　Hans finally caught up with Minami's tension-filled shopping, grinned, and put a sign on the showcase saying it was sold out as well.

So, what's next?
"You're not confused this time, are you?
This is a trend, I'm not surprised.
What a shame.
Haha, I'm just surprised at how much stuff I haven't sold in a while. Next time, make sure you buy something that makes me wince.
I don't know when.

　After finishing the paper, Hanz's expression had switched from confusion to one of enjoyment as he turned around.
　You're quick to cool off, and then you look around to see what's next.

Jiro-san!　Over here!　Next time I'll be the next!
That's it, let's go.
"Oh, is that a dagger over there ...... and before that, hey, someone come on!　Turn two hundred and thirty-six and fifty-three towards the workbench!

　I can see Amelia jumping up and down, waving her hands in the air.
　It looks like she's found the dagger she wants.
　Before heading next to an energetic Amelia, Hanz yells into the back of the room and two giants come out with a heavy footstep.

"Hey, Master, are you ready for a tune-up?
"Oh!　Talk to all the guys who have free hands and take their sizes, too.
I understand.

　When one of them finished checking the work, he received the key from Hands, opened the showcase, and took out the item he said he was going to buy from inside.
　He took Kaido and Minami with him, contrary to his appearance, and said, "This way, sir.

"Clerk, so it was just you.
It's my student, well, that's not important. What's next for your little girl?
"Oh.

　I thought it was a one-man operation since Hanz was usually the sole store keeper, but it seems that this was not the case.
　But if you think about it calmly, this is all the weapons you deal in.
　It's not surprising that there are one or two clerks who are apprentices, according to Hanz.
　I reckon that this is indeed not a one-man operation.
　With that in mind, I headed over to Amelia's place.
　It's a good thing that you're not going to be able to get away with it.

"Well, girl, you picked a good guy.
"Yes!　I thought this was it!
Good instincts. Take care of yourself.
Is this a fang?
"Oh!　It's a dagger made from dragon tusks. But these aren't just ordinary dragon tusks...these are the fangs of a high quality dragon. It's light and sharp and can work as well as your body can.

　I was about to look at the explanatory plate, but before I could, Hanz began to explain.

The tusk is sharpened with a Damascus stone to make it even sharper and sharper, and it is also engraved with a spell mark that absorbs the surrounding magic and gives the blade a wind attribute, the Dragon Tooth Edge. The price is a whopping three hundred and ninety-nine million!

　He seems to have hit on all of Hands' work, and here again, Hands proudly throws his chest out and explains his weapon, and finally looks at me and asks me what to do, but there is a sold-out notice in his hand.
　So I nod my head silently.

Always!

　Then he called his disciples in the back and Amelia went in with the weapons that were taken out.
　Seven million, four hundred and thirty-three million, three hundred and ninety-nine million.
　Hanz's smile grew deeper and deeper.
　As soon as he finishes putting up the notice, he looks at you and asks for the next one.
　I'd like to hear your expression when I tell you that this is the end, but I'll let you know sooner or later.

It's me.

　And that decision is not wrong, and Kitamiya lightly raises her hand to assert herself.
　Like Amelia, she seems to have an idea of what she's going to buy when she goes around first, not explaining the products as the south does.
　He began to lead the way, saying, "This way," instead of explaining the products as Minami did.
　It seems that the destination is not the wand corner that Minami was headed for.
　You've arrived at an area with many crystal spheres that you might see in a fortune teller's house.

I see...the magic ball.
"McCue?

　I thought it was that magic ball you see in baseball cartoons or something, but it was just a joke.

"The magic ball is a supplementary armament used by wizards. Depending on the quality of the magic ball, the magic can be stored in it and released at any given moment. When you get used to it, you can chant your own magic while also using the magic ball or other magic. If you combine it with a spirit, it can also be a self-sustaining magic tool. It's hard to use, but if you're an experienced user, you'll know how to use it.


Fusio told me to have one of those things, and it's hard to use, but it's pretty handy. It's not easy to use, but if you know how to use it, it's quite useful.

　There are many different color schemes of magic balls and ornaments of various sizes, and the one that Kitamiya pointed at is the one that looks like an ornament.

You know, Jiro. Your friends have really good taste.
"So much?
Yeah, that guy you wanted is a modified version of what's known as the Gemini Stone in our circles.
"Twins?　But the color is different?
That's why I like it.

　There were two magic balls, a red and a blue magic stone.
　The blue one was decorated with silver and the red one with gold.
　The blue one had a watery pattern and the red one had a fire-like pattern.
　As Hanz said, there is no twin element anywhere, and they seem to be different from each other.
　Pointing to the description, Kitamiya explains to me.

It seems that the magical stones that were used to make this magic ball were excavated when the opposing water magic stone and fire magic stone were stuck together. It is said that this magic ball is able to increase the effect of magic without the fire and water normally cancel each other out.
Even we giants rarely see these items. Unfortunately, it's a bit small in size. But I haven't cut any corners. One magic ball can hold three advanced magics.
"Of course it's expensive, right?

　You can use two different attributes of magic at the same time and also as a self-supporting weapon.
　This is a foul, I thought, and without looking at the price tag, I confirmed that such a thing is not cheap.
　I checked the price tag without looking at it, and Hanz smiled as he gave me a thumbs-up and said, "Six million.

Six million.
"......... Okay.

　The sensation of hearing the jakin' of the cash registers now makes me resent it.
　I decided to buy this magic sphere, which is necessary for the war effort, and the plate says "Gemini Twilight" on it.
　This magic sphere apparently requires registration, so the giant comes out again and produces the item, followed by Kitamiya.
　And that's it.

.........
Oh, I knew Jiro's guys had good taste. Let's go for it.

　It was still and motionless from in front of the showcase.
　Displayed in the showcase is a tiger-striped basket.
　The hand is designed to cover from the tips of your hands to your elbows, giving you a piercing impression in places.
　The eyes of Katsu, staring at it, oblivious to the fact that we stood behind him, were sparkling as befits his age.

So?　What's this basket made of?
"Oh? Yeah, it's made of the skin, claws, and fangs of a lightning tiger. The amazing thing about this thing is not only its offensive abilities. It can also heal with lightning.
"By lightning?
The scary thing about the lightning tiger is its vitality, but its source is the lightning that activates the body and improves the body's ability. Not only does it increase physical ability, it also increases natural healing power. That's why it's so stubborn and not something you can get your hands on easily.
"What if the healer (healer) equips it?
"If the healers survive, they're a threat to the enemy, in my opinion, right?

　When you get a description of a product like that, you have to buy it.

How much?
Three million.
Okay.
Every time.

　After such an exchange, we put a sold-out sign on the showcase, where we pointed with our thumbs to the back of the store to tell Katsu, who finally noticed us, to go there.

"You've been behaving very well.
Well, we knew it was necessary, but it's quite a painful expense.
"Whether or not you can spend money on it will determine whether or not you're the guy to go forward with it.
Thankfully, I'll take that as a yes.
"Think so, so?
An?
"What are you going to do. Buy a new weapon?
"Me, I don't know what to do.

　This time I bought a new weapon for my party to go find the mineral tree.
　Going into that dungeon without any help would be a drag on the others.
　Even if I'm better than everyone else in terms of ability, I'm still not good enough to fight in the dragon king's dungeon.
　I thought about buying a replacement for the mineral tree here, but I'm not sure if I'll be able to use it once the tree is successfully recovered.
　I'm worried, and I'm leaning against the counter, puzzling over Hands' question when I see an item that catches my eye.

"Hands, what's that?
Oh, another interesting place. It is.

　And when I was told about the item, I think this is it.
　I grinned and asked Hands to buy it.

　Word of the Day
　A change of pace is also important.