New world Connection Established
"Ho, now this is interesting bad timing but interesting," I said.
"What is it?" Soul asked, poking at the jars of holy water Aqua blessed in exchange for booze. It's kind of sad.
"My shop seems to have connected to another world... and with the restrictions lightened, you two might be exposed to something outside your norm," I replied as the water slowly sucked the soul energy out of my body dam. This feels horrid.
"As long as nothing attacks us it's fine." Soul dismissed with a shrug. Maka looked hesitant but nodded.
"I'm more worried about Maka, I know my soul is freaky to you, especially since it healed." An understatement since she had a mini freakout over it. "Fine, who knows no one could enter..."
The door chimed, "Never mind." I wiped off my hand and smiled at the confused man. "Welcome to Jewel in the Rough Inter-Dimensional pawn and trade; how can I help you?"
"Um... are you a magic shop? I'm trying to get rid of some possessions my cousin left behind... He passed recently."
"I'm sorry for your loss. As a pawn shop, I would be more than happy to inspect your wares."
"He was a dick, so it wasn't a huge loss... dude tried to join a dark guild, Loss Rose, or something. Anyway, I have a bunch of magic gear and a book I'm never using, and my daughters aren't touching a ten-foot pole. They can learn some respectable magic if they want to dabble." He was lost, muttering as he placed the content of the large box on the table.
Introductory book of Palm magic: The magic capable of imbuing magical effects within one's palms to be applied to others. This style of magic requires physical contact to impart effects...Introduction to Body morph magic...Introduction to Ring Magic...Advanced Palm Magic...Specialized Palm Magic notebook Curing palm...
Five other books on minor magics... and eight magic rings.
"Alright, I have to ask. What is the specific reason you have issues with these books? Because I'm not familiar with a few of these. Can you explain your cousin's crimes?"
"He had a habit of getting too touchy as a child, which grew worse later. He grabbed everything he could to learn to touch things more, particularly women, if you get my drift..."
"Ah. I see, in that case, I understand why you would want to get rid of this stuff."
"Grosse!" Maka muttered and then explained the issue to Soul, who was still more interested in a Base guitar.
"Yhea, he is out of the family now, but we still need to get rid of most of his trash. This is most of his books and the few magic items he had. The Rune Knigts cleared all as legal, so getting some money out of his ordeal would be nice." Blatantly lying, they probably didn't even look since I count four books on cursed magic, and I think that's a charm ring.
"In that case, I have mostly sold odds and ends, but I have been looking to break into the magical market. I'll give you thirty-two thousand Jewel for the lot." The guy had dollar signes in his eyes.
"Thirty-five."
"Thirty-two-five-hundred and that is only due to the number of books; most of these look like out of date and poor quality synopsis of common magic. The one book that looks even remotely unique is that pamphlet on eye magic."
"Thirty-four?" He said, annoyed.
"Thirty- three." holding out my hand, I saw the guy on the fence about the decision before sighing in resignation.
"Fine, Thirty-three. I was expecting less anyway."
"I never purchase something less than its worth, my good man, and despite the reputation that precedes these magical methods, Im sure someone can find a use for them." I produced a Cheque. Places with banks are magically provided the money from the magic of the garden.
"Nice doing business with you; hope you come again." I smiled as he left. "Thank you for holding your tongue; most of the time, it's a more dynamic first customer."
"So he came from another world? That didn't sound like a normal Witch, and I've never read about Rune Knights... Pulse, his soul seems similar to a normal soul." She made a beeline for the book and went to open them. I snapped my fingers with the settling of my soul and the modification of my magic. I gained a few skills.
Possessed Possessions II: Items under your ownership can be manipulated magically, capable of hovering and moving up to 5 miles an hour. This magic can not be used effectively for direct combat and in owned space or within one meter.
Shoppers Desires: Get a simple sense of what a customer desires.
The book snapped shut, and the entire box moved toward the growing bookshelf... I need a library and to see if I can't find a few contacts with booksellers."No-no-no, all literature needs to be purchased before learning." Maka pouts, and Soul snickers. "If you genuinely want a new book, pout at your father for a little while." Soul was cackling now.
Connection Activated: Fairy Tail
Store upgraded!
Literary Library room purchased—inventory self-sorting, Auto translation option available for a fee, and summary generation available.
"How are you three doing?" The Aang, Katara, and Soka looked tired and covered in pink pox markings. "If you are sick, I have a few cures that should help..."
"Oh, no, these are from Pentapusses."
"Realy? I was looking to pick a few of those up, cute little buggers from what I hear."
"Yeah, are! Though they like living in some nasty stuff." Anag rambled excitedly.
"Aang, not the time. Shopkeep, do you have anything that could trick an army garrison?"
"Well... I have a few options. What's your budget?"
"We are almost broke. Despite selling you so much junk."
"Stop purchasing expensive imported jerky, and we will be fine," Katara mutters. Soka has an ardent obsession with meat and a weird fascination with ostrich jerky.
"But ist so good! Um... what could we get for a colony of Pentapusses?"
"I have a candle that will emit a miss that will make illusions more real, and this." I placed a bomb Wiz traded me for. "This explodes and emits a magical shockwave that causes short-term confusion. Anyone not ready will fully believe almost anything for a time."
"How much for the second option?"
"Nine thousand five hundred gold." Aang choked on his spit, and Katara was dumbfounded.
"...The candles?" Soka whispers.
"Three Dozen Pentapusses."
"Deal."
Connection Activated: Avatar the Last Airbender
"Hello?"
"Welcome to Jewel in the Rough Inter-Dimensional pawn and trade; how can I help you?"
"Um... why is your shop in the middle of the girls' dorm?" A short blue-haired girl asked; she had a lovely orange dress.
"The doors appear where they want. Unless it's a public space, I can't open them."
"...so your an actual Interdimensional store? How did you manage that? Some form of space magic to make the store skim on top of reality?" She rambled on, trying to guess how the store worked.
"That would be telling. Now, do you require something? We have food, pets, clothing, charms, magical artifacts..."
"Magical artifacts?" She perked up in interest.
"This way, miss, they are generally scatted around the store. But I have a nice pair of earrings that grant the ability to transform into a bird. Always a good seller... though not many can afford the price tag."
"How much? That is really handy to have! Only some objects can induce animal transformation magic well..
"Here we are; they are eighty thousand jewels."
"What!"
"Real silver and diamonds, and they also enchant stamina recovery."
"If that is too much for you, we also have shoes, ornaments, lamps, swords, books..."
"Can you just show me the books, please?"
"Alright, though, please keep in mind the expansion is quite new, and stocking the area is sporadic."
The Literary Library was a cozy room that looked more like a study than a standard library. Book selfs all over, but several tanks are filled with fishes and cute Pentapusses.
"What topic are you looking for?" My companion bolted and started running over, intending to tare into them excitedly. Only to fail at removing them from the shelf, much to her frustration. "If you could be patient?" She blushed bright red once she realized her faux pass. "Tap the spine of the book you're interested in. It will grant you a summary of the book inquisition." She was amazed,
"Amazing..." the young woman bought three story books set in the old west.
Connection Activated: Fairy Tail
"Child, why is this door in our guild?" a short gnome of a man asked.
"The door appears where it wants. I can indicate an area, but they're pretty much everywhere." I shrug tiredly; this has occurred five times in the past week—apparently, the doors in this world like appearing in small buildings. Once, it appeared in an outhouse. I cried a little bit on that one.
Hehem, "Sorry, this has been happening a lot. Welcome to Jewel in the Rough Inter-Dimensional pawn and trade; how can I help you?"
"Jewel in the Rough? You're that salses man that appeared in the Fairy Hills Dorm?" I huffed that, I got the weird tagline in this world.
"Please don't remind me."
The old gnome let out a laugh but started to inspect my wares. "What magic is on this? I'm not familiar with it..." he asked, inspecting an old fashion kenka kiseru or Figthing pipe. A large smoking pipe fifteen inches long and made from brass in the shape of a dragon, an intricate wooden handle was carved with a blessing for luck. "Ah, that is a nice piece, two hundred years old kenka kiseru or Figthing pipe. Enchanted it myself recently to endure heavy damage, enhance blows, and transform based on its user and It also self-repairs."
"It looks marvelous... though does it really hold so many enchantments? Where is its lacrimal?" I was turning the pipe around in his hands, looking more and more practiced in the motion.
"No lacrimal, my brand of magic is a bit different from the norm from my readings... the Interdimensional part of my store's name is literal, you know."
"Really?" He said he was not shocked but interested.
"Yes, your home is the fifth dimension I've made a connection to. As for my magic... it's more warping reality and fantasy." using a bit of magic from the stones to warp a coin into several varieties.
"No circles? I see... how much would the pipe be?"
"It's a hundred thousand dollars."
"Humm, not the worst price... can I test something with it?" The gnome asked.
"Sure, as long as it's not damaged." Before my eyes, the old man grew: one meter, two, five, seven... and on the store warping to accommodate his size. The pipe latched on to him and grew right along with him, turning from an ornate smoking pipe into a draconic cudgel with scales and teeth. The Gian remained for a moment till pop! The gnome returned, to my surprise. The Pipe returned to its original size as well, looking non-the-worst for wear.
"Impressive... I'll buy it."
"Exilant. Now, trade or cash?" I said with a smile that the piece was nice, and I could feel the ripples its presence would cause.
"Cash is fine... since you are new to this dimension, what do you know of the guild system?"
"It exists in the majority of earthland with variation based on country. Though the continents on the eastern hemisphere don't practice it, preferring magical cults and religious pantheons due to the number of gods that retreated to their lands. They perform requests for a fee and act as a method for countries to bolster their country's strength..." I continue to explain the basics of the guild system as the Garden knows it.
"You know far more than I thought you would, though you didn't mention how to post a request... You may post quests with us if you would like. My guild is Fairy Tail in magnolia. Odd that clarifying that is needed considering just out that door is the guild hall... But we are one of the top guilds in Magnolia." He finished with a boast.
System update available - Quest Boards! A citizen of the world has offered to allow you to post a request!
... So, since I went in person, my last request in Aqua's world didn't count? Typical.
"That sounds great, thank you... If you would be willing. I can do something that will make it quicker. Let's see... Perfect." I generate a special box. "Please take this quests I have will appear within, and you can post them at your leisure. Once they are completed, the one who holds the request can find my door no matter where they are."
"Convenient... I look forward to working with you... "
Connection Activated: Fariy Tail
"So it's a deal?" I offered my hand to shake. This poor golem architect came into the shop down on their luck and old as dirt. His son gambled the family business and lost.
"Yes, I do not know if this is the right choice." The old man raged.
"Is this the worst choice you have? It's not like you lose anything."
"But my family's secrets! We have been building Golems for 600 years; if I make this deal, then the magical formula we use will not be exclusive anymore," he yelled in frustration.
"But your child abandoned your path, and your grandchildren did too."
"And now they lost the business as well. Almost nothing remained. The few grandchildren I have will have to work under other builders if they want to eat..." he groused.
"Have you forgotten my non-compete agreement? It's not like this info will spread?"
"It's personal and a vital part of my family's heritage!" the old misser grumbled in annoyance. Honestly, I gave him a great deal. His knowledge of Golmmancy and a complete set of tools in exchange for 900,000$ to seed a new family business." Honestly, it probably should be less if not because he is exchanging all his knowledge on Golamacy. Familial knowledge and personal experience included.
"Deal brokered, Deal made. Shall we continue?"
"Fine, fair is fair." He shakes hands, and the knowledge floods my being filtered into the store in the form of books, vials, and crystals. Knowledge invades my being.
"Is this all?"
"I just need the gloves, and the purchase is complete, and you can take your payment."
"Fine, don't know why you want these relics, one authentic pair of first production gloves." He left the gloves on the table, and a wire transfer was sent through the Garden to the old man's bank account.
"Happy doing business with you; please come again I said with a smile and a bow."
I inspected the methodology of Golomancy and grinned a mad grin. What a relief it is; this deal gave me a superior understanding of soul wavelength manipulation. Of course, this all needs practice, but I need more time. All I have is time in the end.
"Hmmm... golemancy via soul manipulation is an esoteric and complex art. Vibrating the soul to generate a self-sustaining echo in a pile of soul-receptive material, it's impressive that an entire town that produces this niche product exists."
Connection Activated: Soul Eater