Chapter 336: Buying a Magic Book
Continuing from the previous text (2-334), after hearing the explanation of the ninety-nine, Gennai asked in a serious manner, "But today is only the 24th, not the 26th."
"Well, you have to prepare in advance for most festivals. And it seems that this custom of decorating the festival of prayer will continue into the new year." Ninety-nine is now sold, and a trace of longing flashed in his smiling eyes. It's not just a miss for Anna, but also a miss for the world he once was.
"I see, that's why I hang these white things at this time of year." Gennai said as he looked sideways at the pillars of light on both sides of the street.
Ninety-nine's eyes lit up, and he asked without much thought, "Oh? How many times have you seen Genna?"
When Gennai heard her master's question, she lowered her head slightly, put her index finger under her lips, and thought for a moment with her eyes out of focus, and said, "Hmm...... I don't know, but at least a hundred times."
The blue-eyed girl replied truthfully, without the slightest distraction in her innocent eyes. She had no idea that she would reveal her age by saying this, and of course she didn't care about age at all. After all, she is a monster, not a human, and she has never gotten along with humans, so she doesn't know what humans can do.
"Oh roar......" Ninety-Nine nodded meaningfully, and didn't ask any further. There was a hint of bitterness in his eyes, and then he immediately narrowed his eyes and smiled pleasantly.
The two moved on.
"Master, where are you going?" Gennai still walked silently with the little nun, and the two cute girls walked on the street, which would inevitably attract attention, but Ninety-Nine and Gennai were no longer surprised.
Looking at the owner in front, Gennai couldn't help but recall that Ninety-Nine had just gotten the gift box at the clothing store, "That ribbon...... To whom is the master going to give it? ”
The next moment, the two of them came to the bookstore where they had bought the magic book last time.
Jingle ~ The doorbell rings.
"Yo Roar ~ Welcome ~ Happy Prayer Day ~ Ninety-Nine ~ Genna" The girl named Shinobu Kawano is cute like an idol, and she raises her hand to greet them without hiding her cuteness. Because Ninety-Nine said yesterday that she could call Ninety-Nine by her name directly, Shinobu Kawano didn't add the word "person" today.
"Happy Holidays ~ Kawano." Ninety-nine also greeted him as if he had seen an old friend, and his smile was so soft and cute, as if he felt relaxed because Shinobu Kawano didn't use an honorific title.
It's really a bit tiring to be called an adult and an adult all the time.
Gennai also bowed his hand: "Good afternoon."
After the greeting, Shinobu Kawano became serious, and like the other stores, politely asked, "Do you two need anything today?"
"Give me another copy of the encyclopedia of magic."
"Oh~ Okay." The girl with the big magic hat shook her finger, and a faint orange-red light emitted, and suddenly a thick magic book flew over from the bookshelf inside
The magic book flew into Shinobu Kawano's hand, and then Shinobu Kawano respectfully held the book in both hands and handed it to Ninety-Nine.
Although the title is not increased, after all, Ninety-Nine is the Nightless Clan, and he is still the hero of Coswall City, so this solemn ritual behavior still needs to be done.
Ninety-nine held it with both hands and flipped it over, exactly the same as the one for Gennai.
"Ninety-Nine, has the last magic book been consumed?" Shinobu Kawano's eyebrows were raised and his eyebrows were lowered, and he looked at Ninety-Nine suspiciously.
"No, how is it possible, I just think it's a little inconvenient for me to share one with Gennai, so I'm going to buy another one." Ninety-Nine shook his head.
"Oh, that's right. Would you like to buy one copy of the other two?" Shinobu Kawano poked out a finger and suggested.
"Okay, then I'll trouble you." Ninety-nine immediately agreed.
"Well, then I'll help you get ......" Shinobu Kawano was about to shake her fingers, but suddenly remembered that the two books that didn't sell well didn't seem to be in their original places when she cleaned up the room yesterday, so she smiled apologetically, and after signaling to Ninety-nine, she left the counter and walked into the bookshelf in the store.
She said as she looked for it, "The "Summary of Medium and High-level Fire Magic" and "Commonly Used Enhanced Magic" should be in ......."
After Genna saw Kawano leaving, he secretly approached Ninety-Nine and asked curiously, "Master...... What does Kawano mean by consumption?"
"Literally, magic books are different from ordinary story books, in addition to being used for daily reading, they can also be used as weapons in battle. But if you use it as a weapon, the words on the spellbook will wear away from the caster's magic."
"What happens when it wears out?" Gennai innocently blinked her pure blue eyes.
"Uh" Ninety-Nine opened his eyes a little shyly, "The text is missing, or the paper is torn. If it's more serious, it's probably not half of a book."
"Huh?! Is it that serious? If it's broken or missing, can't you use the magic on it?"
"Yes, but if you can build it yourself, you don't have to worry about it that much." Ninety-nine said with a slight hint of meaning.
"Huh? Is there any difference between using a book and doing it yourself?"
"For novices, casting magic with the help of a magic book can quickly activate magic, and of course, the most important thing is that you don't have to memorize the magic array." Ninety-nine spread his hands, and said in his heart that those who use magic books to activate magic are cults!
"Anything else you'd like to ask? Genna."
"Ah, then, can I use it?" Genna asked a little shyly.
"Yes, you can, but with Genna's casting speed, you don't need it at all. You're so strong that you don't need that kind of aid." Ninety-nine praised positively without hesitation.
"Huh? Is that so......" Genna blushed.
At this moment, Shinobu Kawano walked over from the side, holding two magic books that were not very thick in his hands, and interjected, "Lord Ninety-Nine, you can talk a little less, high-grade magic books can also strengthen the magic strength of the caster."
While speaking, Shinobu Kawano handed over the magic book to Ninety-Nine. And smiled proudly, "By the way, all the magic books in our store are of this type."
"Oh?" Ninety-nine pulled a long note in disbelief, and then put the three magic books into the ring.
"Then settle the bill," Ninety-Nine said with a smile, after all, strengthening the caster's magic strength was not attractive to Ninety-Nine at all, and it only made sense to sketch it yourself!!
"In total...... 100 credits." Shinobu Kawano thought for a moment and said.
"Huh? Wasn't it 120 silver last time?" Ninety-nine looked at Shinobu Kawano in some surprise.
"Last time was last time, this time is this time~ Isn't this coming to the Prayer Festival, isn't it good to give a discount to the ninety-nine adults? Hey," Shinobu Kawano smiled cutely.