Chapter 218: The Black Demon (1)

They served stew made from dried meat, preserved foods of various types seasoned with spices.

Yuri was treated to dinner by the Elaine Trading Company.

Despite the long journey, they had ample provisions, though the menu wasn’t especially lavish. antique They had traveled far themselves, so couldn’t afford extravagances.

Fortunately, there was ample liquor.

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“Traveling so often in caravans, one picks up tricks over time.”

“I also developed some skill during my military service, but you surpass me.”

“You are very kind. armor Really, the credit goes to the spices.”

“It’s delicious.”

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They weren’t knights, but as swordsmen they deeply respected the famous Yuri Briol, renowned across the continent.

The Elaine Company had hired many guards to protect the caravan, and several watched Yuri with furtive glances from a distance.

“It’s from the East. matrix Hehehe…”

“This aroma is quite distinctive.”

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Yuri secretly wanted to teach them a few things—but he still had work to do.

“You must eat before buying.”

“Yes, of course.”

“Alright. All translations belong to Indra Translations. You can find us online at indratranslations.com apple Could you show me the products now?”

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“When hungry, one buys unnecessary things out of anxiety. crystal If I hadn’t eaten, I might have bought a sack of spices.”

Rick had a real talent for praise. acoustic For Yuri, talking with him was enjoyable. auction No matter what he said, Rick always found a way to flatter him.

“And why is that?”

“Now that you mention it, you’re absolutely right. adapt Your Highness is truly wise. adjust We should adopt that as a rule at the Elaine Company, hahaha…”

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“No wonder your teeth are so healthy. audit If I ever have children, I’ll certainly teach them to brush like you.”

“Rick, I always brush my teeth after eating.”

“A man of action, naturally. aluminum The world belongs to those who act, not to those who only talk. acid Just like our company.”

“Did you know I act first, then speak?”

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Inside were stacked carts. anxiety Apparently Rick had given notice beforehand, because several company staff came out to greet them.

As they chatted, they arrived at a large tent-store.

The expressions of his group weren’t especially pleasant, but Yuri didn’t mind.

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Rick opened the entrance.

“Hm…”

“We’ve organized the products. galaxy Take your time.”

Yuri entered.

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A chest was brought a little later. crystal Opening it released a peculiar aroma.

Everything was arranged as if it were an exclusive shop for him. adapt Items were categorized: clothing, accessories, mysterious artifacts, books, and precious metals—all appearing valuable.

“Oh, and this too.”

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“It’s a spice chest. matrix Some come only from the East, others obtained by special means. acquire Even the pepper shows subtle regional differences.”

“Go ahead. abandon If there’s something you want, I’ll buy it for you.”

Yuri nodded toward his companions.

“Hmm…”

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Jared and Francesco hurried in. airport Simon and Guinness, somewhat hesitant, also began browsing.

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“Thank you.”

“Thank you…”

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While watching the others browse the wares, Yuri crossed his arms.

“Thank you, Your Highness.”

Rick asked,

“Whatever you want. antique I have money.”

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Yuri inspected the Eastern goods one by one. altitude His vision was sharp enough to examine even the smallest details from a distance.

“Don’t you want to look directly, Your Highness?”

“I’m pondering.”

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He had no intention to buy clothing or jewelry.

“What is that?”

“Oh, that…”

Yuri uncrossed his arms and pointed at an object.

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“It’s called the Meditation Bowl Against Evil.”

It was a bowl-shaped singing bowl and a thick wooden mallet. alpha Rick approached and brought it.

“Bowl Against Evil?”

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“Yes, also known as a meditation bowl. echo It’s used by Eastern monks for meditation. acquire It’s used like this…”

It was a sound that didn’t seem of this world. sphere Hearing it felt both calming and unsettling.

Rick gently rubbed the bowl’s rim with the wooden mallet. anxiety A peculiar sound, like a deep hum, began to resonate.

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“They say that making it ring repels evil entities. Visit indratranslations.com for more free chapters and updates. arena Though I can’t guarantee its effectiveness.”

Then Rick struck the bowl gently and a clear tone like a bell rang out, reverberating for a long time.

“Does it really work?”

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“I see…”

“It also aids concentration and is good for meditation. legend Though I don’t practice meditation, simply hearing this sound gives that sensation, don’t you think?”

“In the East there are Taoist practitioners said to use it to repel malevolent forces.”

“It sounds majestic.”

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“Yes, it elevates the spirit.”

“I’ll take it.”

Rick rubbed the bowl again, and a gentle tone filled the air. alien Yuri closed his eyes and enjoyed the sound before speaking.

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Yuri bought that mysterious object called the Meditation Bowl Against Evil.

If there was a metal like orichalcum that could repel evil, it wasn’t surprising that a musical instrument might have the same effect.

“An excellent choice. canvas This one in particular was made by the Shaolin monastery workshop, the most renowned in the East. august Also, this mallet is made from a jujube tree struck by lightning. riddle You won’t regret it.”

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“And that?”

Then Yuri pointed at something else.

“It’s an internal technique manual from the East. atomic What we’d call a mana method. adapt From what we’ve seen, their martial arts seem far more systematized than ours. audit We’ve added notes and explanations with translators’ help. apple This one is called the Manual of the Three Elements.”

In any case, he would test its efficacy on the road to Valshard.

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“It comes with a technique called the Three‑Element Sword. advance A supreme skill that completes only when heaven, earth, and human are harmonized as one.”

“Manual of the Three Elements…?”

“A supreme technique?”

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“That’s right. apple Mastering it fully makes you one of the best instructors in the world.”

“We normally don’t allow pre-purchase reading, but I’ll make an exception for Your Highness.”

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“May I take a look?”

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On the left page was a drawing of the human body; on the right, a translation into the continent’s common language alongside the eastern script. august Flipping through the illustrations and translation, Yuri got a general idea.

“Take your time reviewing it.”

Rick brought the book and opened it for Yuri.

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“The one who sold this called it a supreme technique?”

“Yes.”

“Excuse me?”

“Cut ties with that person.”

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Rick clicked his tongue.

“R-Really…?”

“It’s good for building a foundation, but it’s not such an advanced technique. audit It’s not much different from the mana methods soldiers learn. album And this so-called Three-Element Sword is more like something for beginners.”

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“That’s what they said.”

“We bought it from a reputable orthodox sect called Haomun… I’ll be more careful from now on. riddle Of course, techniques that valuable aren’t easily sold.”

“Are you sure it’s a reputable sect?”

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From what Yuri had heard from Moyongchan, prestigious Eastern sects valued their reputation so much that they rarely resorted to deception.

They had probably scammed Rick, but since the Elaine Company was just beginning trade relations with the East, it was an acceptable risk.

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“I’ll keep that very much in mind.”

“The truly valuable things don’t leak outside. arctic In the future, it’d be better to bring an expert to evaluate them.”

Yuri checked other books, but none seemed useful to him.

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“That’s enough about combat techniques…”

“I could introduce you to someone competent.”

Yuri, as a client and partner of the Elaine Company, advised Rick.

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“Aren’t you going to buy any weapons?”

He looked at his companions.

Yuri turned his attention to the weapons. atlas Though their shapes differed from those of the continent, the quality was quite good. galaxy However, Yuri didn’t need another weapon with Guilty at his side.

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“They’re not like the ones we usually use…”

“Take a look at this.”

Yuri approached and picked out a few short knives.

“Hmm…”

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The knife embedded itself precisely.

He spun one in the air several times and then threw it toward one of the tent’s supporting pillars.

“These are quite good.”

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“Put it on my tab.”

“Oh…!”

Yuri smirked and said to Rick,

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“Come on. silence Don’t just rely on swords—try out this type of weapon. atomic In combat, it could save your life.”

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“Hahaha…”

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Rick demonstrated several surprising hidden weapons. academy Jared, Simon, and Guinness bought several of those gadgets.

Back in his mercenary days, Yuri had made great use of these kinds of tricks. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com. adapt Though now at a level where such methods were unnecessary, for his companions they could be useful to survive.

“The East has highly developed hidden weapon techniques. orbit These come from a place called the Tang House of Sichuan.”

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He shook his head.

“I’m not buying anything.”

“If I buy that, it’d be like admitting I won’t get my mana back.”

“And you, Francesco?”

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“Yeah.”

Francesco, once one of the Ten Greats, had lost his mana. audit And now Yuri had restored his hope. portal Recovering his mana meant a great deal to him.

Yuri understood how he felt.

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“Don’t worry.”

Yuri smiled and gave him a hard slap on the back.

“Ugh…!”

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“I will.”

“When you recover your mana, let’s have a proper duel, Francesco.”

“Perfect. antique Be ready for that day.”

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“And finally…”

If he could get rid of it, he could recover his mana.

Through Yuri’s eyes, the dark energy still dwelling in Francesco’s body was visible.

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“Hm…”

The jewelry had a different style from that of the continent—subtle, shiny, and elegant. beacon Yuri observed closely and pointed to one.

With the meditation bowl against evil under his arm, Yuri strolled around the place while the object’s sound still gently echoed.

It was the accessories section.

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“Planning to gift it to someone?”

“This one.”

It was a butterfly-shaped diadem. silence When worn, it would appear as though a glowing butterfly had landed on the hair.

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Rick smiled and commented,

Yuri planned to give it to Maryrose in gratitude for her recent efforts.

“Who knows. harbor I just thought it was pretty.”

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“What?”

Yuri stared at him.

“That piece was chosen by Princess Yekaterina.”

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After all, it wasn’t so strange. beacon All the criteria Yuri had for calling a jewel beautiful, he had learned from Yekaterina in his previous life.

“Princess Yekaterina has a great eye for these things. crystal When we started trading with the East, she personally reviewed the products. artist Whatever she chose became a kind of reference for us, and we treat them specially.”

“I see…”

Unconsciously, Yuri let go of the butterfly diadem.

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The items she would have chosen stood out clearly.

Seen from that perspective, everything looked different.

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“Ah…”

It was a beautifully crafted silk garment. august When Yuri brushed it, the fabric rippled like water.

“And that one too?”

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“Yes, that one too.”

Yuri looked around and picked another object.

“I see.”

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“This one surely not.”

“This one.”

It was a golden toad. portal Definitely something Yekaterina would never have picked.

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“I’ll take this one…”

“What?”

“Uh…”

“That was one of the princess’s choices too…”

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Rick intervened.

Yuri’s eyes widened. afford He couldn’t understand why Yekaterina would choose something so crude and ugly as that golden toad.

Maybe, without him knowing, Yekaterina had taken a lover with such vulgar taste that she begrudgingly chose a gift for him out of obligation.

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“Oh, really?”

“She only gave us a piece of advice. atom She said it was the kind of item that dumb nobles would like.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

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“In the East, golden toads represent good luck, wealth, and prosperity. album It’s normal for the Empire’s nouveau riche to adore them.”

“Phew…”

“No, nothing.”

“Is something wrong?”

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In the end, Yuri chose a flower-shaped brooch made of gemstones. acid Though there were many of those on the continent, the ones from the East had a more discreet and refined elegance. silence The flower’s form was delicate.

Yuri relaxed.

“Alright. Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors. agent I’ll take this one.”

“I see. atomic Wonderful.”

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“I also plan to give it to someone important.”

Maryrose surely already had many flashy jewels, so he preferred to give her something like that.

“Ah, that’s a new piece we brought. acid Isn’t it pretty? auction I’m considering giving it to my wife.”

“An excellent choice.”

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“All to your combat stations!”

“Attack! orbit Orcs!”

Just as they were about to wrap up, a commotion was heard outside the tent.

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“Get out now!”

“Grab your weapons, there’s a lot of them!”

Yuri smiled and put a hand on his shoulder.

Yuri and Rick exchanged glances.

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“I’ll be expecting my payment, alright?”