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Leerum stopped to think for a second before he was knocked on the head by an Ellen who giggled as she said “Idiot why are you thinking so long, of course there are. There’s a sign up ahead that even says projectile weapons, follow your big sister sweetie!”
Kimarya was starting to really like Ellen, she learned that Ellen is a fierce fighter that rushes in your face with a straightforward attitude and who cherishes friendship. Kimarya also learned that her Ancestral Guardian Spirit was the deadly nightmare panther, a great choice that had a very powerful constitution as well as one of the better growth potentials on this day.
As Ellen lead the way they arrived at the projectile weapon section after a few minutes of walking where Kimarya saw many weapons like composite bows, short bows, long bows, crossbows, dart blower, and throwing knives.
Kimarya was imagining crossbow so she browsed through that area till she saw an interesting one, that Ellen also noticed and said “That looks pretty strong, says here that it’s called Sinful Tundra, a repeating crossbow.
Kimarya walked closer to the crossbow, noticing it was mostly black and some brown with a rectangular on the top for the bolts. There were ancient looking blue runes on the underside of the bow.
Kimarya decided at once that she had to have this crossbow, she even felt a sort of resonance with it. She placed one paper over the bow and after a flash of grey light the crossbow was free from its invisible constraints where Kimarya was finally able to hold it in her hands. She felt a strange power flowing inside of the bow as she held it before putting it away into her bag of holding.
Leerum was farther back looking at a Bow this whole time, but he also paid enough attention to notice that Ellen and I looked at him. He said, “This is called Freezing Bow of the Wolves, and it also has two elements: Ice and Wind!” After Leerum said that Ellen was about to say something, but he quickly put his paper onto the bow releasing it and putting it away. Ellen shakes her head before looking back at Kimarya where she said” Guess it’s my turn, I’d follow the trend and get a bow, but I’d never use it, plus I have bad accuracy.” She gave a mischievous smile before saying “I like being up close and personal.” before she led the way again, till they saw short swords, long swords, scimitars, maces, bludgeons, and mauls.
Ellen stopped and reached toward a large half wooden half metal bludgeon before muttering “This is perfect!”. Kimarya thought she could even see stars in her eyes, she could only chuckle and walk closer and to clearly see its name.
It was called Haughty Thunder Bludgeon of the Tigress!
A weapon of two elements being metal and electricity, it had incredible hardness and weight from the metal elemental aspect and extreme speed of electricity. No wonder Ellen was so excited, it was an incredible and oppressive combination for combat that rightfully earned the tigress in its name.
Ellen quickly put her paper slip to the top of the it to release and claim ownership of this incredible weapon.
Kimarya felt there was already a good connection within their small group, so she felt it was her turn to get a second weapon or item. Apparently, it was something everyone else implicitly understood by the expectant looks both Ellen and Leerum had when looking at her. So Kimarya asked “Is there a miscellaneous section we can choose from? I sort of feel I could choose a non-combat item, maybe later I could get a shielding item as well.”
Leerum and Ellen both had an odd reaction before Leerum responded, “I’ve been here before, there are some useful items for Crafters and Alchemists as well as random kinds of items used to build complex formations.”
Kimarya was intrigued by the notion she inferred from formation that Leerum mentioned before asking in her head “Sunny, what formations is he referring to?”
As Leerum led the way, Sunny answered: “By formations, he is referring to profound formations built using the powers of the profound ways or cultivation and are powered by the energy within energy jades. These formations can do things like shielding the sect for as long as they have energy jades. They protect from unauthorized access, attacks, and natural calamities. Usually entire cities, sects, towns, monasteries, and homes.
As they walked through they saw an elder carrying a large, old and rusty cauldron that for some odd reason caught her attention. Her eyes made contact with the Elder’s eyes who then stopped and asked “Yes? Can I help you with something little sister?”
Kimarya drew on some confidence and said, “That Cauldron, could I perhaps get it?”.
The elder blinked at the surprising question before responding “This is a vey old cauldron that no longer works, so it’s going to be stored in the back to be used for later as scraps. Although it is very old it was created with excellent material that we could reuse to make new items.”
She responded, “I want it please, can I trade it for this paper that I received?” Leerum and Ellen were both shocked and implored her to not do that, there are cauldrons of much higher quality up ahead and on not wasting this opportunity on trash. The elder was shocked and also told her to reconsider.
Kimarya started to hesitate after seeing everyone’s reactions but when she looked back at the cauldron the feeling she initially had only grew even stronger.
Sasquatch suddenly said, “You wouldn’t be making a mistake to get that old item, this great one feels its not as simple as it appears.”
Kimarya made her decision and said more firmly “I need this cauldron, please allow me to take it.”.
The Elder shook their head as if to say no as he thought on how precious the metal was but seeing how determined Kimarya was and the slip of paper he decided to concede.
“Very well, but so you don’t feel that this old uncle is not cheating you out of your paper slip, you can have the rest of the discarded and faulty items of this year. I’ll be right back, please be patient.”
After twenty or so minutes of being questioned by Ellen and Leerum as well as being told by the daring Ellen, “That we could run before the elder returns with the rusty cauldron.” Leerum quickly covered her mouth saying, “Don’t be rude Ellen!”.
A minute later they heard the footsteps of the elder who had a ring of holding in his hand. Kimarya walked over with the paper slip and put it in the elder’s hand who also handed the ring to her.
Kimarya accepted the ring even though she has yet to cultivate to be able to check and thought it would be too rude to have Leerum check infront of the Elder.
Kimarya thanked the Elder before turning to leave but was stopped by the Elder. “Everyone has less than 10 minutes to finish choosing items, I’m sorry for my delay taking 20 of your minutes, but I suggest hurrying up. There is a very special announcement coming so the time limit will be enforced.”
Kimarya said, “Sorry, I took up so much of your time Leerum and Ellen, I think the best thing to do is split up so we have enough time to make such an important decision…”
Ellen was about to retort but was interrupted by Leerum, “She’s right Ellen, we can meet up later, but we really don’t have enough time. I’ll take my leave first and see you guys outside in 10 minutes.”
Leerum quickly left while Ellen hesitated for a moment before heading off into a different direction.
Kimarya turned to the Elder before describing a certain weapon she had in mind hoping something similar exists in the storage. The Elder smiled and nodded before leading the way.
Kimarya and the Elder after 5 minutes of walking reached their destination and Kimarya smiled and said, “This is better than I hoped!”.
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