The basement door was opened, and Cissia ran down in a panic.
She looked around before seeing the lit-up Alchemy Room.
She rushed over and knocked on the door.
“Furina, are you in there?
Furina…” After a moment, the door opened, and the pungent smell of medicine wafted out.
Cissia, who didn’t react in time, quickly covered her nose and coughed.
“What’s that smell?
It’s so awful…
cough cough~” Taking off her mask, Furina looked at the little sand snake before her and asked, “What’s wrong?
Did something happen upstairs?” “Cough cough…
Yes, yes, yes!
A mysterious figure in a black robe is looking for you.
His aura is incredibly powerful~!” “Looking for me~?” “Uh-huh.” Nodding, Furina glanced at the pot brewing medicine inside.
She figured stepping out for a moment wouldn’t be a problem.
She untied her apron, then walked out of the Alchemy Room and closed the door.
She smoothed out her sharp, blue-and-black formal attire, then picked up the blue cake-shaped top hat hanging on the wall beside her.
She started walking upstairs.
Seeing her composed demeanor, Cissia couldn’t help but nod in admiration.
Could Furina really be a hidden master?
Shaking her head, Cissia didn’t linger and quickly hurried to keep up, walking behind Furina.
Inside the general store’s main hall, the hunched figure in a black hooded robe saw Furina approaching, and his eyes faintly glowed with a red light.
A red dot suddenly lit up beneath the dark, obscured face.
If it weren’t broad daylight, this would have been truly terrifying.
However, Furina was no pushover either.
She had a decent talent for acting.
Although her true nature was somewhat timid, she knew her place and knew when to put on airs and when not to.
For example, right now, without knowing the other party’s situation or purpose, it would definitely be wrong to rashly show a nervous and panicked expression.
Feeling her heart pounding wildly, Furina closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and stepped forward with a polite smile on her lips.
“Excuse me, dear customer, what can I help you with?” The hooded figure watched as Furina drew near.
Without a sound, a blade gleaming with a cold light suddenly shot out from beneath his black robe, cutting through the air in a flash of white light and coming to rest against Furina’s neck.
Clang~ A faint sound rang out.
Cissia covered her mouth, not daring to breathe loudly, as the old man finally revealed the face beneath his black robe.
It was actually a skull.
Red ghostly flames flickered in its eye sockets, and its clean white bony fingers gripped a blade covered in strange patterns.
The scene instantly fell into a strange silence.
Furina froze for a few seconds, her teardrop-shaped eyes slowly looking at the blade held against her neck.
She knew that the enemy had not merely held the blade against her, but the force applied indicated a clear intent to cut her neck.
However, because she was in the shop, because she was the Manager.
She, was invincible!
After this point was concretely proven, Furina’s heart finally eased a little.
Gently extending her hand in a white glove, she grasped the back of the blade and casually flicked it away with just the right amount of force.
Then, her other hand in a black glove lightly patted the shoulder that had just been held.
“The blade is sharp, a fine sword indeed…
So, Mr.
Skeleton, I assume you didn’t come here specifically to showcase your weapon?” “Hahaha…
Hahaha…” A raspy laugh rang out, echoing through the entire hall.
The hooded skeleton slowly sheathed the sword at his waist, then held it out to her.
“You have a keen eye, girl…
The rumors are correct.
I wish to sell this sword…” Looking down at the sword held by the bony skeletal fingers, Furina nodded, then waved a hand to summon a chair for him.
She then took the sword and turned to walk behind the counter.
Only now did Cissia slowly let out a breath, marveling inwardly.
Furina’s so cool…
Even then, she can keep her composure and stay calm~ Furina: Hiss~ whoosh…
I couldn’t even react to that last move.
If not for the Manager Protection System, I would have been dead.
My heart almost jumped out of my chest, so terrifying~!!!
The skeleton in the black robe sat on the chair, staring at the white-haired cat girl before him, then slowly opened his mouth.
“Girl, are you interested in forging?” “Not at all, Mr.
Skeleton…” “…Just call me Tofik…
I used to be a sword smith whose name echoed across the continent, as well as a Sword Saint…
But after the betrayal of a bitch, I was hit by Undead Magic and turned into my current form.” Nodding, Furina put on her monocle and began to examine the sword in her hand.
“Hmm…” Who asked you?
Fortunately, her professional training kicked in, so Furina said nothing, only humming softly a few times.
“Not only is my strength far less than before, I can’t even get back to my own shop…
Now I’m penniless.
I happened to hear from the Elven Race that this general store was reliable, so I came to see.” “I see~” [Demon Blade: Burning Lotus] Quality: Epic Estimated Price: 6432~7799 Wish Coins “Alright, the quality of this blade is good, it can be rated as Epic…
It can be exchanged for 7000 Wish Coins, and according to our store’s rules, a 5% fee will be charged.” After scanning the demon blade with the scanner, she pressed the exchange button on the cash register.
The demon blade in Furina’s hand vanished, and she then pulled open the side drawer of the cash register.
Inside, it was already packed full of Wish Coins.
She reached in and slid 350 Wish Coins into the front drawer of the cash register, while the rest all flew out and stacked neatly on the counter.
Sticking her head out, Furina asked.
“Do you need me to help you exchange them for other currencies?
Or do you just want Wish Coins?” “No, I want Wish Coins…” Standing up, the skeleton frame made a creaking sound on the wooden floor.
After walking over, Tofik casually took out a storage bag and put all 6650 Wish Coins into it.
“Hmph, if I hadn’t failed to find better materials…
With my skills, how could it only be Epic quality?” Ignoring his words, Furina narrowed her eyes and said with a smile again.
“Do you have any other needs?” “Young lady, are you really not going to consider it?
As long as you say you want it, I will give you my forging insights and experience, as well as my Sword Saint Identity Card.” Wait, another book of insights and an Identity Card…
Looking at the skeleton’s open mouth, it was completely devoid of the majestic and murderous aura it had shown before.
“Why are you giving these to me?” Rubbing her chin, Furina tilted her head and asked curiously.
“Once I find the Elven Forest and rely on their help to restore my strength, I will go to seek revenge…
I must leave some legacy behind.
And…
this old man’s wish is to take in a beautiful and cute female disciple~!!!” “But which girl is willing to learn forging~!!
They’ve all been snatched away by those priest, mage, and high priest classes!
Even my former teammates all have female disciples!
Only I don’t…” After all the Wish Coins were collected, the skeleton suddenly slammed the table, leaned forward, and spoke with its mouth wide open.
Caught off guard, Furina was so startled that she froze.
She unconsciously took half a step back, staring at the black-robed skeleton before her.
So all this time you’re not some majestic and powerful master, you’re just a total creep~ Swallowing hard, Furina quickly waved her hands.
“Actually, I’m already a Magician…
I might not be able to use your Identity Card~” “Hmm?
A Magician?
What is that…
a street performer?” “Uh, something like that…
but I’m actually a magic-user.” Hearing this, Tofik wore a look of understanding.
However, he didn’t get discouraged and immediately slammed the Sword Saint Identity Card onto the bar counter.
“It doesn’t matter.
That Elf said the Manager of the General Store is special and can inherit multiple identities at the same time.
I beg you…
young lady, please let me take you in~” “Eek~~~!!!” Seeing her hand suddenly grabbed by two bony claws, Furina’s face stiffened, and she quickly shook him off.
“Alright, alright~ I get it, stop trying to bribe me…
I’ll agree~” Instantly, Tofik let go, looking as if his wish had been fulfilled.
Then he pulled out another thick book, which contained his forging insights and experience.
He had commissioned that Elf to help write this special book before coming here, so that the Manager of the General Store could use it.
“This teacher’s wish is fulfilled.
Before I leave, there is one more quite important matter I hope you can agree to.” Soon, Tofik pulled his hood back up, and his tone returned to its usual majestic and imposing manner.
Seeing this, Furina immediately adjusted her expression and nodded seriously.
“Please, tell me.” “Can you call me Master?” “…” OK, our Furina was successfully stumped by this single request.
After rolling her eyes, she said: “Fine, fine, fine!
Master, Master~!
Is that enough?” “Hmm~~~!!!!
Good disciple, hehehe, wait for your Master’s next visit.
I’ll bring you some rare materials and treasures.” Standing at the doorway, the hunched Tofik finished speaking, then pulled open the large door and slowly disappeared.
The shop returned to its usual peace.
Furina looked at the Sword Saint Identity Card on the bar counter in front of her, as well as the Swordsmith’s Notes, which were similar to the shop guide.
She sighed helplessly.
Although she had inexplicably gained a non-human master, it wasn’t bad.
She had a new identity.
Her ability to show off was now +1.
And this Swordsmith…
Hmm, maybe I can forge Furina’s signature weapon~!
At this thought, the white-haired cat girl’s eyes sparkled with joy.
After putting away the Identity Card and the notes, she turned to look at Cissia, who was standing there like a wooden chicken.
“Hey~, what’s wrong with you?” “Ah~ oh oh…
Furina, you were so cool just now~!
That sword flew over with a whoosh, and you didn’t even dodge!” “Heh heh~ A minor incident, a minor incident…
Now that it’s over, you can go back to minding the shop.
I still need to go down and check on the medicine~” Nodding, Cissia sat back down on her lounge chair, took the snacks out of the drawer, and continued her life of luxury.