Chapter 83: The Coffin
Because of that glare he'd gotten from his vampiress, Leon received some solo time.
Having some time to himself was rare in his previous and current life. Before, Leon worked with many people daily, surrounded by teammates and coaches, working his ass up to a late evening. His fiancée had been the same, but both ensured that at least their sunday was only for themselves.
For example, Leon practiced his massaging skills at weekends for quite a long time, only to end with them rocking the bed. And that turned out great as some short massages in the late evening on working days did magic on Athena's body, resulting in their satisfaction bars skyrocketing.
Leon was a simple man, and his girl's relieved smile always cleansed his tiredness. It was even more effective as Athena knew how to curve those lips.
Now, Leon was in quite a different situation. He didn't have work and lived an adventurous life with two girls by his side who didn't have anyone else, just like him. And while everyone had their duties, Leon was always surrounded by someone in another world, be it his girls or other workers.
Thus, Leon wanted a few things. "A portable smithy! I'll buy a few things outside!" Leon stretched his limbs out, then came closer to the bathroom door. "You want anything?"
"I'll send you a message soon, Master." Celes knew her master wouldn't leave the village for shopping, so she could easily reach him through the system feature.
Leon understood it, too, so he nodded and left the room, thinking about her needs. For a moment, he thought about some underwear, still hot from the message he'd done for her.
Feeling like he was slowly regressing to his younger self with those thoughts, Leon fished out a card and looked at the image plastered on it. In an instant, all his desires evaporated, replaced by the gravity of his situation. He had a dwarf in his inventory whose origins shouldn't be simple.
That card held valuable information. Even more precious than Alexandra Aquarisen's stuff because the dwarves clearly had some connection to the scarlet foxes, Louise's race.
Leon also liked blacksmithing and possessed a divine hammer! He'd progress significantly soon…
"A coffin?" Leon muttered after checking the recent information from the dwarf's card. It appeared in the form of a system message, so it was a clear and coherent read. "He doesn't have any knowledge about the coffin, but the plan had been to use the spirit volcano's energy to break the chains, then promptly seal it before the sealed existence got back his freedom… How can you break the chains if you don't know who's inside?"
The coffin left Leon with mixed feelings, as though he could feel it was way more precious than all the stuff he'd received from the split spirit realm…
Was it a charm of the unknown, or perhaps Leon thought too much about it?
Since dwelling on the unknown things was pointless and too time consuming, Leon dropped that topic.
If the coffin is really a treasure, he'll get wind of it sooner or later. Additionally, it's also been a month since Leon left Malre City, and the coffin's sealed, so Leon didn't think someone would reveal its existence here. If it were him, he'd either use that as a negotiation card to trade with dwarves or try to unlock it through other methods, far away from the city.
But the simplest resolution would be selling it at an auction.
Reading a little more about Bert's time in the spirit realm, Leon learned about that man's family and their heritage, which was the craft of thirsty weapons.
Those sold for hefty money bags!
They craft their stuff in a way that their weapons receive a passive effect known as [Cerberus' Teeth]. It's a passive skill that allows users to cut through flesh more easily, drawing out a copious amount of blood. In this fantasy world of many tough races, such a skill is a treasure worthy of its price.
But even Bert's family followed the trends and started developing the Blacksmith Craft, which was nothing more than a mecha concept in Leon's eyes.
"They aren't the best at it… And their weapons are mainly knives because their crafting method is too hard to manufacture en masse…." Leon understood it since Bert's mecha didn't have a weapon, and Black Asura's didn't use one, too. "But because their goals and mindsets align, they're good partners."
Leon could see how a family whose strong point was crafting strong weapons associated themselves with those that used them the most. He again decided not to give it many thoughts, for judging a book by its cover was one of the things he would rather not do in a fantasy world.
He couldn't read more of the information, for a shop was just before his nose. "Hi, I'd also like to buy an anvil and a small forge. You know, a portable smithy."
"Oh, it's you! Hello! Hehe, I know what you mean! With your talent, you can wander around the world! So nice!" A shop owner knew Leon, for this young man's nails became a pretty fire topic in their community.
But as Leon just made nails and only stood out because of his speed, he warmly smiled and didn't pursue the topic.
The transaction went through the system, and it was pretty boring for the shop owner. Nonetheless, Leon was satisfied with his stuff as it'd enable him more on their adventure to the south. He left the shop smiling, then headed back to the inn.
But then, Leon noticed a clothing shop and stepped inside.
He went to the area with female clothes, scrutinizing them. Even if those were meant to fall into the dragon's hands, he'd still not choose them randomly, for she'd follow him and his partners.
A shop assistant came closer and asked in a shy voice. "Do you need help, mister?"
Leon smiled at her and shook his head. "I'm just looking for something that would suit her... And I know her sizes."
"O-Of course you do… Any girl would let you know hers…." The lady said with amazement, avoiding staring too much at Leon, for he was out of her league with those handsome looks.
She took a few glances, though.
Leon picked a few housewife clothes, not really expecting maid-like stuff in the village's shop. "Thank you. I'll buy these."
The system once again made things easier and quicker.
Leon took the stuff into a bag, then, a few meters away from the clothing shop, he slipped them into his inventory.
He looked onto the horizon, in the Malre City's way. "I'm thinking too much."
Why did the coffin bother him so much?
Leon couldn't tell, but perhaps, it was because of the vampires from the movies on Earth, for they were known for sleeping in coffins. Other than the weird feeling within him, he couldn't think of any other reason…
And even if the coffin had a vampire inside, there is no way the person inside would be related to Celes, right?
Leon licked his lips and headed back to the inn with a contorted face that didn't allow any villager to approach him for small talk.
[Back in the inn.]
"I haven't found any alchemy shop."
Celes clicked her tongue.
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