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Chapter 31: Preparation Part 2

The Advanced Kit is somewhat a collection of different items that seemed to look like ordinary household items gathered inside a small backpack. Since I can check what's inside, I checked it and I am surprised to see that some of the items are for preparing and cooking food, for example, this bottle of salt and a bottle of pepper.

"Uh, aren't these things for cooking food? Why are they included in this kit?" I asked.

"No, these things might look like spices for food but they don't. Sure, they resembled a lot but they don't work the same way, I assure you. Shall I explain?" Inoue asked as she held the bottle of salt.

"Indeed you need to explain. I am new to this sh*t, so please kindly explain and please enlighten me."

"Alright, let's start with this bottle of salt. We call this as Holy Salt. But most of the magicians never called it as one, they usually call it holy sh*t. Anyways, this is used to dispel curses that you get inside the GATES. Just as you know, GATES contains curses and malice so unless you don't want to get consumed by them, you can use this sh*t."

"Ah, yes, that is some good sh*t," Godou said and nodded.

"Can we move on with this sh*t? " I shook my head.

"Alright, next is this pepper. This one though is in need to be used together with the Sutra of Pain. As a catalyst to use the Sutra of Pain that can cause severe pain that will cause the monster to go suicide, we need this pepper which is harvested around the middle gehenna."

I nodded then grab one of the silver nails that seem to stand out in the bag. "What are these nails for?"

"Oh, that one is called the Seal of Pain. You can use it to stun and seal enemies their movements for at least 20 seconds. This is useful if you use it against Ghouls and Ghosts. And GATES has a lot of them crawling here and there so you can use them as you please but they are limited so be careful about using them."

She continues to explain the contents of the bag and most of them had the what-if scenarios that will save your ass if you are in that situation. I can't recall most of them but I made sure to take note most of the very important ones. After she was done explaining, she packed all of them back to the backpack.

"Alright, I will take it. How much is it?" I asked and put the bag on my back.

"Since this is your first purchase, it's on the house for now. But you need to purchase on us at least a single item to bring that bag with you. How is that?"

"It sounded like a rip-off offer," I grumbled.

"Hey man, don't be like that. There are no more freebies in this world so be grateful that we allowed you to get at least the advanced kit for free. We are only asking you to buy something, no matter how cheap or expensive it is," Godou said.

"Does the condom suffice?"

"What the f*ck, that is not included in our package. What I meant is that you need to buy something from us using the Demon Shards and not real money. Honestly, money is not much for us so we don't need it," Godou scratched his head as he snatches back the condom that I just grab from one of the shelves.

"I don't have much Demon Shards with me. This is the entire budget that I got with me. Can I buy something with this amount?" I pull out a pouch full of the shards and put it on the table beside me.

Mira put her sketchpad down and started to rummage on the pouch and counted the contents inside. After doing so, she picked up her sketch pad and write on it with lightning speed and showed it to me.

"You can buy a bronze-tier weapon here with that amount. Ask my brother to lead you into it."

Godou nodded and looked at me with a grin. "Looks like you are rich for a beginner huh. Now, follow me and I will show you some Bronze-tier weapons"

He led me to a door that leads me to a hallway that also leads to another area. Following Godou, I realized that we are just inside the exterior of the shop earlier, the interior is much bigger than expected and there are other magicians in there browsing. It was like the mall that many kinds of items are being sold.

"Welcome to the Magic Mall where all magic shops are connected. Of course, this place is much different than Magic Shops since they are the ones buying things here. Since you are still a newbie, I will tour you around but since you said earlier that you don't want to waste your time, let's go straight to the shop where Bronze-Tier weapons are stored."

"I see. So when your sisters entered the door, they are grabbing the items inside this bag and brought it to the shop then?"

"Correct. Normally, Magic Shops are for people who are too lazy to browse items in the mall that is why if you want convenient selection and fast items, this is the best way. But if you wanted to personally find items yourself, just go visit the place in the underground mall, one exit door in the area that is locked for humans and is labeled do not enter is the entrance to this place."

"Can't I just go back to your shop and use it if you want to access the shop?"

"Unfortunately for you Kazuma, this is the first and last time I will let you use that door because that was specifically for store owners and employers. Customers cannot use that door."

"Oh, is that so. Then thanks for the info."

"No problem."

After our conversation, we arrived at the section where the bronze-tier weapons that they are talking about is being sold. There are too many weapons to choose from and there are many items that seemed useful to any individual.

"What is your fighting style Kazuma? If you are a beginner, I suggest getting a shortsword or a normal length sword."

"I may be proficient in bladed weapons but it's not my style. Is there anything that can be used in hand to hand combat?"

"Hand to hand combat? I see, so you want to use melee kind where you use your fists? I like your fighting style, so let's go further there, I can suggest you a beginner weapon."

He led me to the weapons area where the weapons are all solely for knuckle uses. All kinds of Brass Knuckles are being sold there and the weapons are either normal looking to eerie looking. But I don't want weapons that are too catchy looking. I want those simple items that can easily be used without attracting the eyes of others. Godou grabbed one of the brass knuckles that has a nice look but seems to be too catchy.

"If you want to have a strong punch, then use this Rocket Punch Knuckles. All enemies you punch using this would be knocked down. What do you say?"

"It looks like a weapon that would catch the attention of my enemy and get wary at me, don't I choose one myself?"

"Suit yourself. The weapon will be yours to use anyway so I don't have the right to say what you want to buy."

With permission granted, I started browsing around the knuckles. Some caught my attention but they have no practical uses that can allow me to use it properly. Some have those practical effects that I wanted to have but they are either too showy or too lame that you can harm yourself just by wearing it due to the design flaws. Just as I thought that there wouldn't be a good weapon for me, I found one that I think would be best suited for my fighting style. It is a black brass knuckle with a skull carved on the metal. The carved skull glows red so it looks very cool. Moreover, this weapon can amplify the strength of the user's combat power when activated. Without hesitation, I pointed on it.

"I will grab this one."