"Walking around alone, Rimuru, you have no sense of security. Never mind the monsters, even among us humans, you must be careful!"
"Sister Ellen is right. Don't look at how easily we scared off Bill and his two companions just now; that was mostly luck. If this place were a little further from the Royal Capital, things might have gone badly!"
"Wow, the clothes you're wearing are so luxurious, and the fabric is something I've never seen before. Rimuru, you couldn't be a runaway noble, could you?!"
Hearing Ellen, Gido, and Kaval overthinking and chattering non-stop, Rimuru couldn't help but smile wryly.
Especially Ellen, this girl is too pure and too energetic!
Rimuru always returns kindness to those who show her goodwill.
Seeing Rimuru smile, Ellen and her two companions were all stunned.
The smiling Rimuru was simply too beautiful and too adorable!
Even Ellen, a woman herself, was somewhat dazed, let alone Gido and Kaval.
Then, the two of them were met with Sister Ellen's "Iron Fist"!
It's unclear how much the three of them overthought, but they became increasingly concerned about Rimuru.
Along the way, they explained various precautions for traveling outside to Rimuru.
For example, don't trust others too easily; if you encounter a secluded alley, never enter rashly; it's fine within the city, but never venture deep into the Great Forest outside the city; if conditions allow, it's best to find a reputable merchant caravan to travel with.
Especially concerning monsters, the three of them repeatedly emphasized caution.
Monsters in the Jura Great Forest have been unusually active recently, so be as careful as possible.
Upon learning that Rimuru had no money, Ellen, after some internal struggle, reluctantly handed Rimuru a gold coin.
Ellen repeatedly emphasized the value of a gold coin, cautiously advising Rimuru to spend it sparingly.
I have to say, Ellen's expression, clearly in extreme pain yet feigning generosity, was truly adorable and amusing!
Feeling the heavy gold coin in her hand, Rimuru was filled with emotion.
She was touched by Ellen's kindness and even more by the realization that no matter the Universe, high Appearance can truly do as it pleases, while low Appearance can only lead to utter despair!
Rimuru doesn't have a habit of owing favors casually!
She thought for a moment, then, while the three weren't paying attention, quietly enchanted their weapons with some Runes, carefully concealing the writing.
This way, their weapons were elevated by at least three grades.
It also served as a means of self-preservation for those three troublemakers!
Ellen and her two companions, being adventurers from the Free Guild Association branch, naturally couldn't "protect" Rimuru indefinitely.
After entering the Royal City, the four of them reluctantly parted ways.
The Blumund Royal Capital, though small, was fully equipped and quite prosperous.
Pedestrians bustled about, wearing clothes vastly different from those on Earth, a dazzling sight.
At the stalls, various unique fruits were arrayed in abundance, quickly piquing Rimuru's appetite.
Then, Rimuru entered "buy, buy, buy" and "eat, eat, eat" mode.
That single gold coin was naturally not enough.
However, would Rimuru, who has a Universe within her, lack gold?
After consuming that gold coin, Rimuru replicated a large pile of gold coins.
Fruits, specialty snacks, fine wine, delicacies...
Rimuru bought almost everything she saw!
As for bargaining, that didn't exist!
Rimuru, being incredibly extravagant, naturally attracted the attention of some lawless individuals very quickly.
Almost everyone saw her as a fat sheep, their eyes practically undisguised with greed.
However, Rimuru didn't take it to heart at all.
I have to say, buying freely was truly enjoyable; she completely experienced the joy of being wealthy.
What particularly interested Rimuru was a small shop selling magic.
Inside the shop, all sorts of magic products were available.
magic books, magic weapons, pure magic—it truly gave Rimuru a sense of having her eyes opened!
For example, a magic called "Dream Star Sand," where special sand is stir-fried with magic, can even be used by ordinary people.
Simply scattering it can create various dreamlike wonders: starlit skies, rainbows, fireworks—beautiful and dazzling!
The magic was very simple, but the concept was extremely clever.
There was also a small magic called "Shadow World" that could even produce the effect of shadow puppetry.
It made Rimuru feel very interesting!
And there was a magic called "Cinderella," whose effect was a complete transformation.
It could instantly change a person's attire, turning a Cinderella into a dazzling princess!
Seeing these magical spells from dreams, Rimuru, a disciple of Kamar-Taj, felt a surge of emotion.
magic, this was the brilliant and incredible magic she remembered!
Mages wielding staves, casting spells from a distance, always so elegant and beautiful.
As for those mages from Kamar-Taj, picking up a staff and rushing to the enemy's face, charging left and right, frantically probing—that was truly straying into evil ways!
Hmph!
Blumund is a small kingdom, so even in the Royal Capital, one shouldn't expect to see any profound magic.
However, these were basically enough.
Seeing a small part to infer the whole, Rimuru finally gained a relatively comprehensive understanding of the Dragon World's magic system.
Holy magic, like that passed down by the Luminas Church, was particularly interesting; healing, punishment, and judgment had a great restraining effect on monsters.
Rimuru was immersed in the World of magic, completely unaware that her extravagance had almost paralyzed the magic shop owner.
magic, in any World, is knowledge mastered by only a few.
This was even more true in this medieval-style World, where only nobles had the right to sell it.
Any small magic spell, to an ordinary person, was an exorbitant price!
But Rimuru's behavior of directly buying any magic she fancied, even the shop owner, a fallen noble, felt his heart couldn't take it.
When he sensed more and more lawless individuals gathering outside the small shop, the owner couldn't help but wipe a cold sweat from his brow.
Someone who could spend money so lavishly like Rimuru was undoubtedly a great noble.
If something happened in his shop, the consequences would be unimaginable!
"Esteemed guest, this is our shop's most precious treasure—the Water Staff. After you take it, please quickly leave through the secret passage!"
Seeing the staff the shop owner eagerly shoved over, Rimuru's expression couldn't help but turn strange.
She never expected that her very first staff would come to her in such a way.
It seemed to be of good quality!
It was inlaid with a large lake-blue gem, and its Water magic essence content was extremely abundant; its value should not be low!
"How much?"
"No charge! No charge! Guest, the shop has no more magic to sell you; please hurry and leave through the secret passage!"
The shop owner wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, speaking obsequiously, his tone almost pleading.
Rimuru didn't know what to say!
Why did she feel this obsequious shop owner was a bit like the coffee shop owner from Gabriel DropOut?
She inexplicably felt a little sorry for him!
"Alright!"
Taking the Water Staff, Rimuru followed the shop owner's arrangement and quietly left through the secret passage.
However, before leaving, Rimuru quietly left a large sum of money, considering it as payment for the Water Staff.
The entrance to the secret passage opened into a secluded and hidden alley.
There weren't many pedestrians, and it was very spacious.
However, there were quite a few poor people around.
At a glance, Rimuru spotted five or six dejected individuals sprawled on the ground.
In their eyes, Rimuru didn't sense much vitality; they looked lifeless.
I have to say, even the most glamorous city has its dark side.
However, to Rimuru's immense surprise, shortly after she exited the alley, she unexpectedly ran into Bill, Jason, and Aoge.
The moment they saw Rimuru, the trio's eyes immediately glinted with malice.
The lewd Aoge even kept licking his lips.
"To meet you here again, this truly is fate!"
"Good things are worth waiting for. So what if Ellen and her two companions, those meddlers, ruined our plans? Now not only are you ours, but your staff is ours too!"
Seeing the three approaching, Rimuru couldn't help but shake her head.
Isn't it better to live well?
Never mind, let's use them to test the magic she just learned!
Since she's a mage, she'll fight elegantly with magic!
However, just as Rimuru was about to make her move.
Three figures descended from the sky!
Who else could they be but Ellen, Gido, and Kaval?
Not only Rimuru, but even Bill and his two companions were completely speechless.
Was this prearranged?
It's too much of a coincidence
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