Talent Awakening: I, the Weakest Awakened, Start with Dragonfire Spell Chapter 502 503-Shopping

Waving her hand to reassure Nula, Howard, accompanied by Vivia, left the room.

The pair's backs faded from the doorway, and their footsteps eventually vanished into silence before Nula settled back into her seat.

"When do you think Howard will see through it?"

A voice suddenly filled the room.

If Howard had still been there, he would have instantly recognized it as Dorek's voice!

For a magus, the role of a ntor is incomparably different from that of teachers in magus schools.

If those teachers are responsible for opening the door to the world of magus for you, then a ntor is your first true guide on the path forward.

No magus could ever forget their ntor's na.

"Maybe a long ti, or perhaps he'll realize as soon as he descends the stairs. I can't make that judgnt."

Nula's voice was calm, emanating a chill that seed to keep others at a great distance.

"It's not that you can't, but rather you don't want to, right? If it were you, you could probably see through what he's thinking," Dorek's voice seed to co from every corner of the room.

"ntor, do you know? It's precisely because I understand too much that I dare not make any judgnts," Nula's eyes reflected hesitation and fear.

"Yet, among us, you're the only one who might manage it," Dorek's voice carried a hint of resignation.

"Otherwise, we could at least share so of the burden with you now."

"It's no use, ntor," Nula stated coldly.

"It's all up to you now."

Dorek's voice gradually faded, eventually disappearing altogether.

Simultaneously, the faint mana that had lingered in the room completely dissipated.

Dorek hadn't co to Rodel City.

If he were here, Nula wouldn't be concerned about the assassination attempts; instead, she would be discussing with Howard how many captives to keep for interrogation.

Everyone in the organization has their tasks, with Howard being her target, just as Dorek has his own.

The reason Dorek appeared in Lorinda last ti was purely out of concern for Nula's safety, essentially taking a break from his duties.

This ti, he was stealing a mont from his busy schedule to chat with Nula through the mana network that spans the entire continent.

From what Nula knew, Dorek's target seed to be a soul from the Alternate World as well, seemingly young, vibrant, and resembling a loli.

Could that be the type Howard likes?

Nula's thoughts drifted aimlessly.

If Howard were to truly fall for soone, what would that person be like?

If Howard hopelessly fell for soone, what characteristics would that person embody?

Could this beco a breakthrough?

In the slightly ajar room, Nula's eyes narrowed as she smiled like a little devil.

...

"Hey! Howard, do I look good in this?"

Again!

Howard ran his fingers through his hair, feeling that his hair was dood for the day.

In the last hour, the two had hurried through half the city.

Starting from the adventurer-dense western district, progressing along the central avenue, crossing the winding Rodel River that snakes through the residential areas, and finally arriving at their destination in the comrcial district on the eastern part of Rodel.

This area is the only bustling comrcial hub in Rodel and the sole place within the city selling scrolls and magic potions above the basic level.

Although these items are primarily used by adventurers, rchants and nobles also fancy purchasing such exquisite trinkets, whether for self-defense or to bolster their status.

After all, on this continent, magi hold the highest esteem.

You might encounter preparatory-level or level 3 magi among adventurers, but it's nearly impossible to see magi of level 1 or higher.

Magi at such ranks are almost always national treasures of their respective countries or belong to the upper echelons of nobility.

They may not be exclusionary, but the disparity in knowledge and understanding naturally makes communication challenging.

To capture the attention of these recluses, who prefer to stay within their laboratories, the best thod is to present sothing that would undoubtedly pique their interest, thus drawing their gaze.

However, Howard's visit here was not to make a statent but to purchase items for Vivia's self-defense.

Directly enhancing a person's power might be challenging, but spending money on defensive ans is straightforward.

Whether it's advanced Mana Shield scrolls, Liontiger magic potions, or spell wands with limited usage, all these items et the requirents.

Naturally, the price won't be modest.

Even the cheapest interdiate magic potion costs over a hundred gold coins per bottle.

And this isn't even the price for combat-related magic potions, which generally cost about twice as much as those of other types at the sa level.

On this outing, Howard had budgeted six hundred gold coins, hoping to purchase at least one suitable interdiate magic potion and several decent scrolls, with the most important being a teleportation scroll.

Instant use, a dash of several kiloters, a supre artifact for escaping, yet its price is far from friendly.

From what Howard knew, the cheapest short-range teleportation scroll, capable of transporting soone less than five kiloters, also cost around two hundred gold coins.

A single scroll and one interdiate magic potion could deplete Howard's budget.

Money, oh money!

Is there any quick way to earn it?

Throughout the journey, Howard pondered this question.

Yet, Vivia seed oblivious to these concerns, her eyes wide with wonder as she gazed at the exquisite dresses in the shop windows.

The love of beauty is, arguably, innate to every female, and Vivia was no exception.

The mont she saw those fine garnts, she was thoroughly captivated.

Although she knew their budget was limited and refrained from asking Howard to buy any, their progress was slowed significantly.

They would hardly cover a few ters before Howard had to coax Vivia away from another shop window.

Thus, after more than half an hour of delay, they finally reached their destination: Rodel Grand Marketplace.

The na might sound like a supermarket, and in fact, it indeed was one—a supermarket exclusively for magi.

This place sold nearly every common mana material available in the Northwestern Province, and even so of the rarer materials were regularly in stock.

As long as one was willing to pay the right price, they could be taken ho imdiately.

Not just materials, the marketplace also sold many semi-

finished magic potions and semi-finished scrolls, or even just the base ingredients for magic potions and blank scrolls.

Additionally, so mana creatures could also be found here, including purely experintal mana constructs and others designed for specific purposes.

One such example is a special type of sli nad "Happy Night," a typical utility-focused mana construct.

Its inherent corrosive qualities had been eliminated, with an enhancent in structural strength and versatility.

Although its strength was reduced, its speed and the ability to survive in low-oxygen environnts were increased.

Moreover, it could sustain itself in a smaller form for extended periods.

The majority of purchasers were noblewon or nobles with particular tastes.

Anyway, Howard couldn't help but twitch at the sight of this item.

Not daring to linger too long in front of the "Happy Night" display, he quickly led Vivia to other counters.

After a tour around the marketplace, Howard finally found the stall selling interdiate magic potions.

Interdiate magic potions were considered relatively high-

end in Rodel, and there were only two counters selling them, situated directly opposite each other, seemingly in a long-

standing rivalry.

Howard wasn't much bothered by this; direct competition was advantageous for negotiating a better price.

Choosing a counter that seed more appealing, Howard approached it and, without a word, placed his magus badge on the countertop.

In the Grand Marketplace, the identity of a magus could offer considerable convenience and effectively prevent scams.

No one dares to deceive a magus, as the price for such folly could very well be death.

Observing the middle-aged man behind the counter, who had now fully focused his attention, Howard tapped on the surface with his knuckles, speaking in a asured tone, "Do you have any decent interdiate magic potions here?"

A level 3 magus, although not the most distinguished figure in Rodel, could still be a guest of honor in any family, holding a position of significant esteem.

"You have a keen eye, sir! You've chosen the right shop! Truth be told, we've just received a new shipnt recently, which includes several bottles of quite exceptional interdiate potions.

Whether for research purposes or self-defense while on the road, they're an excellent choice!"

For most, the purposes of purchasing interdiate magic potions boil down to these two uses.

In comparison to the brief duration of basic magic potions, interdiate magic potions not only offer a substantial enhancent in effect but also last at least three tis longer than their basic counterparts.

They are indeed the best option for combat or self-defense.

Consuming one before an adventure pretty much ensures a safe journey ahead.

Of course, the price will definitely reflect their value.