Blood Of Platinum
Chapter 240. Magic and Surprise Stone Inside
In a seat in front of the security office, Ryou hugs his suitcase full of money while putting on a scary face, while Kino and Kaito sit right next to him with strange faces.
“Kaito-san, I think we need something to hide the suitcase with the money. I don't want us to chase anymore with thieves because of that suitcase”
“I think we should spend the money to buy a bag or wallet”
Kino seems to agree with the idea, but it seems Ryou still does not want to move from that place. Seeing his sister who became more sinister than before made Kino have to be patient a little.
Kaito takes out the magic stone he took while dismantling the manpig's trick at the panco race event.
“Two of you, I took this”
Kaito shows Kino and Ryou the jewels he got at a glance, Ryou looks back seriously and sees the stone held by Kaito.
“It...magic stone?” ryou asked as he continued to hold onto his suitcase
“True. It seems like this stone to enhance one's physical abilities. I don't really know how it works, but considering that the pig-man is using it to make the fish's human power increase, it seems that's how it works”
“If it is not wrong, Kaito-san also had time to surprise me with the quick movements you made. Did Kaito-san also have time to use that magic stone?”
Kino asked Kaito while holding his own magic stone and observing him carefully. Kaito was silent and recalled the moment when he used the magic stone.
“That stone..I don't know why I can use it”.
“Do not know? You can amnesia too with the new thing you did, Kaito?” chirped Ryou
“It's not like I forgot, Ryou. It's just that back then, I imagined it would be great if I could have more speed and strength to catch him”
“Imagine ya...”
Kino began to observe the magic stone back and was convinced by something.
“Could it be how the magic that comes from that magic stone works by using the power of the mind?”
“Power of mind? For example?”
“Imagination, Kaito-san. Perhaps, this thing is working because Kaito-san thought about the thing you were expecting before. I think it's possible that the power of the user's mind is what makes it work”
Kino's explanation seems to be slightly accepted by Kaito. But, it did not adequately explain whether it was the concept of the magic stone itself or not.
“Perhaps we should find a magic gem shop in this city and ask more about the use of magic stones”
“It's true”
“But make sure you walk in front of me, Kaito! I need to make sure no more crazy people want to take our money!”
It seems Ryou still looks so alert. Not allowing time to be wasted, they started walking back to the city. It was noon now, they went around and had time to ask the people around.
Finally, they arrived at a magic jewel shop named [Pandora’s Jewel Store].
“Pandora yes..great name. It really represents this shop. I smell the scent of my money that will fly freely into someone else's pocket” said Ryou who looks frustrated with the suitcase in his arms
The brother tried to calm the sister.
“Ryou, please stop making such strange comments. We have to get the magic stone in order to get into the magic school it”
“But, I have a hunch about that!”
“Certainly so, because we will buy some magic stones” Kaito replied Ryou who looks frustrated
“Ukh. Please if we can, we bargain for half the price. If we refuse, we threaten the seller” Ryou murmured
Before the younger brother became even more so when he muttered, Kino pulled him along with Kaito into the store.
Inside the store, there were a lot of people coming. The atmosphere was similar to the luxurious jewelry stores in the city, but all they sold here were just gemstones.
“I didn't know that magic stone was really in high demand” said Kino amazed
“I think that's a natural thing, Kino. I'm sure many residents here are using magic stones for everyday purposes or just saving them for something”
“Kaito-san's right. I hope it is not difficult to find magic stones for–”
“Welcome”
Looked a very beautiful young lady with slightly pointed ears. It was the elf race. An elf welcomed three handsome teenagers from another world.
“Good day. Welcome to Pandora’s Jewel Store. Can I help you?”
“Good day. We want to buy magic stones” Kino said
The elf waiter drove them to a long storefront on the right side of the store lobby. As soon as they arrived, they saw countless magic stones within the city of thick glass display cases. Various sizes and shapes are in it.
“Please selected. These are all the latest output magic stones sent by royal”
“Do these magic stones have different abilities?” kaito asked the elf maid.
“This magic stone has different effects, abilities and uses. There are several types of magic stones in this world. One of the most often owned by almost everyone is the element stone”
Kaito who listened to the servant's explanation took out the magic stone he had.
“Then, what kind of magic stone is this?”
The waiter saw him for a moment. After a while, the servant placed the magic stone back on the display table and gave an explanation.
“This magic stone to improve the physical abilities of its users and the person addressed by its user”
“Normally, used by targeting yourself or others so that his ability increases. It can also be used to reduce the ability of others. The effect period is about 2-3 minutes disposable”
From the explanation, it can be concluded that the magic stone Kaito has does serve to improve the ability.
“For its use, just imagine who and what it wants to improve. But because the use is only a few minutes, so this magic stone is not so much in demand and is only used for a few people
“Just need to imagine yes. Actually it's pretty good. It is only fitting that the fish and the pig can reap the benefits of a lot” umpat Ryou slowly
Kino gets to the point.
“We are not magic users. However we want to take the entrance examination of the Magic School Academy. Are there any magic stones we can use to make us use magic?”
The waiter picked up a special box and showed the contents to the three teenagers.
“This is magic element stone”
“Magic element stones?”
“True. It's a type of magic stone that stores elements that exist on earth. Fire, water, earth and wind. And the two stones next to it are magic material stones that store the ability of magic materials namely wood and metal”
“The entrance exam to the Magic School Academy held this year relates to the use of elemental magic and material magic. So, for beginners who can not use magic can use one or more of these two types of stones”
“For elemental stones and magic material stones, it can usually get stronger depending on the user's match and the magic stone. The stronger the user's match with his magic stone, the stronger the effect”
“It is highly recommended to try the use of the magic stone first to know how big the match”
The servant's explanation was truly a new knowledge for the three. Who would have thought that just to choose a magic stone would require a match like finding a life partner.
“Why do I feel we are looking for a life partner to marry?” chirped Ryou
The waiter turned red with laughter, but the two people who were with him were embarrassed to hear Ryou say.
“Ahaha, very funny sir. But it's not wrong. Because the elemental stone and magic material stone could not be carelessly used. If the user does not match the elements on his magic stone, then it could cause a very fatal wound”
“Fatal?”
“True. The magic stone that the sword lord possessed was only a strengthening magic stone that anyone could possess. But elemental magic stones and magic material stones not everyone has it”
“The average in the Country is a pure magic user, so there is no need for these two types of stones. Only a few races wear them. Therefore, the number of these two magic stones is quite limited”
“Limited yes. How much is generated?” Kino asked the shopkeeper
“Normally every year only about 500-700 items are sent to all corners of the country and countries around”
“Only 500 per year? 365 Days and you only produce 500?! Is there a conspiracy between States?” Ryou begins to assume no-no
“Not like that. But the average does not use it, so rarely anyone is interested. Many are more interested in healing or strengthening magic stones. The item is very useful to do a battle” explained the waiter
It seemed that all this fantasy knowledge was already close to making his third brain explode. And apparently, their brains will be more shocked to hear the next sentence.
“For the price of magic element stones are appreciated starting from 50,000-250,000 Penny Libra and for magic material stones are valued starting from 70,000-350,000 Penny Libra”
“What?!”
A ‘surprise’ came from the mouth of the waiter. A smile that represents the ability of a marketing almost makes all three asphyxiated.
Eventually, Ryou's premonition becomes a reality. Let's say goodbye to all the money the three of them got after this.
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