Earthling in Uncharted Dimensions

Chapter 129: "Who made this scythe?"

The daylight was painting itself with yellow colour. The window panes let the evening warmth fill inside of the room. The long rectangular blocks of light reached till the skirtings of the opposite wall. Guarded by the blockade of light, Xavi and Lee stood there in the shade of the wall.

"This is the promised Spatial ring, and inside it contains the 1500 pieces of gold."

Xavi picked up the ring and handed it over to Lee. The alloy with which the ring was made, was something only exclusively available in Piscerent city. Not only that it is exclusive, it needs a bone taken from the body of a Vixen Phoenix while it was still alive, to forge this tiny trinket. If a Perrafin can fight toe to toe with Lee, then it will take almost three Perrafins to bring down a single Vixen Phoenix. The incredible regenerative ability of this ferocious green blooded bird is something worth applauding. There are some cultivators in the city who specialize in poison, which is the bird's weakness.

The Gargantua Rock was another troublesome thing to obtain as it has a property of swallowing up energy from its surroundings. If you ever get in contact with the stone, it will start to suck your vitality dry. There had been many reports of people almost being sucked dry of their energy. The stone does not have any peculiar physical feature, but it can be located where there is a huge deficiency of energy in the atmosphere. Some large deposits of these rocks can be found out by sensing the flow of Qi or Mana in the vicinity.

[Feel the Space Law and the gold coins in it.]

Lee held it with his index and thumb fingers and sensed the Law of Space inside the ring. D explained that the Law of Space violently active in the Gargantua Rock is pacified and moderated by the Vixen Phoenix's bone. The blood was to seal the forged product's quality, D added.

After confirming the presence of 1500 gold coins inside it, Lee slipped it into his pocket. What Xavi saw was him safely placing it inside his pocket, but that ring had been stored in his Inventory. Lee patted the pocket of his leather pants, as an act of securing it. He let his eyes wander around and saw the portraits of the previous winner. The existence of elves, dwarves, orcs and even a waterfolk, an 'Amphisapien' to be exact, was present among the long queue of records. While Lee was acting busy with the scanning of portraits, D was observing Xavi as he picked up the rolled paper piece on the tray.

As the paper was taken from the tray, the artifact immediately left and disappeared into the slit on the ceiling. Xavi slowly unrolled the paper. D scanned the paper at once and found out that it was an agreement. No wonder he felt uncomfortable, as it was in a completely foreign script. Lee gave his ears to D's review and averted his eyes from the portraits,to the scroll.

"This is a scroll that every winner before you had acknowledged. The contents are simple. Join the guild, be a law-abiding citizen and follow the rules."

D felt that there is more than what he said in the clauses enclosed in the agreement. Even before he suggested, Lee had spoken up.

"I am a Mana user. I cannot join the Cultivator's Guild."

The statement was firm and solid, and the president was slightly ticked. Covering up his displeasure, he smiled and continued.

"But you will have to abide by the rules of the city."

"That, I shall comply."

The conversation ended and Xavi led Lee out of the room. Exiting the Hall of Fame, the president gave a firm shake of hand after advising to go through the shops of the complex.

Lee gave a nod in return, and left the scene. As his figure moved away and disappeared, the smile on the president's face faded off. His face reflected an immense sense of caution and repulsion towards someone. Unbeknownst to him, D was able to sense these concealed emotions.

[Looks like the past was not pure for the Guild. Lucky that we showed your Mana affinity. It was because of that we escaped the possible threat. But the problem does not end. You as a Mana user, is a thorn in the eyes of most cultivators. Try contacting Drake Godson quickly as possible. Gauthama will confirm the safety of your companions. And don't forget about the weapon I mentioned downstairs.]

A lot of things were said by D as Lee descended the stairs. As Xavi recommended, he decided to stroll through the complex. Weapons, potions, pills, artifacts, talismans, dresses, jewelleries, herbs and raw materials for almost every job could be found inside of this gigantic architectural masterpiece.

'D, the spatial ring has space law, right? Can it be considered as a law fragment?'

[No. Law fragments are pure and endlessly potential. They maintain a connection with their respective Amortals. The spatial ring, on the other hand, is a bag of spatial extension where the Vixen Phoenix's bone and Gargantua Rock co-operate to form a spatial pocket with an area inside. The ring only mimics the law to an extent, while the law itself can bend and bind the space. I hope the resultant form of your soul and it's sentience does not give birth to a monstrous entity.]

'Whatever! Update the money stat, and spot a good clothing shop.'

[Okay.]

Lee walked towards the blacksmith shop D had pinned on the Map. He can faintly sense the consistent resentment of the weapon originating from the inside of a glass box set on display. Lee entered the shop and a young girl of about Mia's height approached him.

"Hello sir. How can I help you?"

Lee immediately greeted her in return and spoke.

"Oh hi. I just caught the sight of that one from the outside. I am only here to take a look at it."

"Oh."

The girl followed Lee's pointed index finger and saw the weapon he mentioned. She immediately made a remark of appreciation and took a step back as he was only here to inspect it. She was at ease, as she knew that that weapon can easily attract people in because of its unique shape. As she expected, Lee took a step forward and inspected it closely.

[Lee, this thing has an unnatural amount of resentment in it. If this weapon stays here for a long time, there is a chance that those in the shop may get their souls corrupted. First, find its source. Ask the girl who made it!]

Lee gave a nod at D's opinion and turned his head to look at the girl. She was staring somewhere else, but as soon as she noticed Lee looking at her, she assumed his question.

"Who made this scythe?"

The girl gave a smile as she assumed right. Taking a step forward, the girl began to unravel the story of the scythe.