THE BEAUTIFUL SALESWOMAN IS AN ALIEN
THE BEAUTIFUL SALESWOMAN IS AN ALIEN
"Even after a hundred and fifty years the city still looks the same", I told Hugo who didn't quite understand what I just said.
"Perhaps your teacher told you about this place a hundred and fifty years ago you should say, you are more a brag than me, hahaha", Hugo said to me and laughed, thinking that I was bragging about the history of others whom I only heard about.
We went straight to the Apothecary Guild of the Tanner family in the city.
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The bustling epicenter of Tanner City, the Apothecary Guild, stood proudly at the core of the urban landscape.
A sprawling institution dedicated to commerce and enterprise, it served as the paramount marketplace in the city. If our search proved fruitless within its expansive confines, it was unlikely we'd find what we sought anywhere else.
Within the guild's diverse array of buildings, each tailored to specific wares, an eclectic assortment of goods awaited discovery. From radiant pearls that illuminated the darkness to formidable armor and equipment, the offerings were as varied as they were enchanting.
Our immediate destination within the guild led us to a specialized section devoted to potions and Apothecary ingredients.
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"Madam Bettywise can you help us choose a cauldron and whatever else that you need?" I asked Madam Bettywise.
Madam Bettywise was astounded and fascinated with the Apothecary in Tanner city. Despite being a teacher in potions and poisons all her life, she has never seen so many different equipment and merchandise related to apothecaries offered here.
"It will take me some time to study what they have here. This is like a heaven for apothecarists like me", she told me.
"Take your time", I replied to her.
"But these people do not speak our language", she asked me.
"Don't worry, I can translate for you", I replied to her.
Suddenly, a salesman walked toward us as said to us politely in our language and asked, "That is not necessary, the language of Ten-Kingdoms is not unheard of here and I can take care of you and by the way are you merchants from Kalydon City, the center of knowledge in the Ten-Kingdoms?"
"You do know about the Ten-Kingdoms?" Hugo asked him in surprise.
"Yes, we have visitors from Kalydon city from time to time, so some of us learned the language to serve you", he told us.
"I thought we were the only ones from Ten-Kingdom who came here", Madam Bettywise said to us in whisper.
"Erm.. we are not from Kalydon city, but we came to make purchases", I replied to the salesman.
"Of course, this way please", the salesman showed us around and we now had a guide in this alien world's apothecary shop.
After we chose our materials and equipment, it was time to pay.
"We only brought the currency of the Ten-Kingdoms with us", I told the salesman.
"Don't worry, we accept those too. Let me do the conversion for you", he told us and accepted our silvers for our many purchases.
After our delegation finished shopping, we didn't plan to stay for sight-seeing.
"We must bring the equipment back to Antenne as soon as possible, Amelia is waiting for it", Hugo told me.
"Sure," I replied to him as I sent Hugo and the team back.
"Aren't you coming with us?" Hugo asked me.
"I'll stay around for a few days. I'll find my way back, just leave me the rope ladder on the cliff", I told Hugo.
"Alright, it's up to you. You know this magical place better than any of us", he replied to me as they moved the merchandise they bought back to the Sacred Garden.
After the buying group returned, it was time for me to explore this world.
Although I have clear memories of this strange world, this was the first time that I came here in this life. There could be many useful equipment that I could buy here to improve my magic.
Suddenly, the sight of a beautiful woman caught my attention.
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In the heart of the bustling boutique, a captivating saleswoman gracefully commanded attention with her undeniable allure. Her presence was a symphony of elegance and charm, as if she were a living embodiment of refined grace.
Dressed in a sophisticated ensemble that effortlessly blended modern style with timeless sophistication, she moved with an ethereal grace that seemed to transcend the ordinary.
Her eyes, pools of warmth and intelligence, sparkled with a subtle yet alluring hint of mystery. Framed by long, flowing locks that cascaded like silken strands of midnight, her hair added an extra layer of allure to her already mesmerizing presence.
The soft glow of ambient light in the shop accentuated the delicate contours of her face, revealing a canvas adorned with the subtle strokes of natural beauty.
Every gesture she made, from the way she effortlessly arranged merchandise to the graceful sway of her slender fingers as she showcased products, spoke of a profound understanding of aesthetics. It was as though she curated not just the products in the store but also the very atmosphere surrounding her.
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"Are you looking for something in particular? I may be able to help you", the woman said to me suddenly, realizing that my gaze met hers.
I was surprisingly captivated by the young woman who was only a few years older than me, but I quickly calmed my senses and returned to the purpose of my visit to this place.
"Not really, just browsing. I was wondering if you have Potions of Advancements?" I asked her.
"Of course, we have those. My name is Jenny, and I am here to serve you", Jenny the beautiful saleswoman told me.
Suddenly memories of this place returned to me and the people I met here before in my previous life flashed across my mind.
"Actually, you resemble a person that I know before, Miss Lennon from the Tanner family", I told Jenny all of a sudden after recalling my previous memories.