Translator: SumTLMan
Angel didn’t have to wait long before Neha stood before him once again.
“I’ve already inquired for you,” Neha began, “The Breezy Magic Material Store received a new shipment of Demon Flower Fairy Magical Bloodstones a few days ago. However, this store isn’t located on Monsignor Magic Material Street, so I can’t confirm whether they’ve sold any.”
“A new shipment?” Angel murmured thoughtfully. “From your tone, it sounds like this shop frequently sells these Demon Flower Fairy Magical Bloodstones?”
“You’re right,” Neha nodded in agreement, “They indeed regularly sell Demon Flower Fairy Magical Bloodstones. In fact, throughout Sky Mechanical City, only the Breezy Magic Material Store has a consistent supply channel for them.”
“Why’s that?” Angel asked, his curiosity piqued.
Neha explained, “Behind the Breezy Magic Material Store stands Breezy Valley, and the Demon Flower Fairies are commonly found in the Doricha Wetlands, which fall under the jurisdiction of the Breezy Valley.”
The Breezy Valley is a medium-sized wizard organization, on the same tier as Sleepless City of Twilight’s Edge.
Angel nodded in understanding. “I see.” It was similar to Storm Valley’s Storm Shop, which specialized in selling the ‘specialty’ products of their respective wizard organizations.
Upon learning the details about the Breezy Magic Material Store, Angel felt a weight lift off his chest. Although the Demon Flower Fairy Magical Bloodstones are rare, their general applicability isn’t vast. They often end up in stock because they don’t sell quickly.
Given Neha’s assurance that the Breezy Magic Material Store had recently restocked, it was unlikely they would sell out in a short period. Of course, there’s always the possibility of someone buying them. Still, whether for alchemy or other experiments, the use of the Demon Flower Fairy Magical Bloodstones is genuinely limited. Angel hoped his luck wouldn’t be so unfortunate.
Angel purchased some materials from Niha, excluding the Demon Flower Fairy Magical Bloodstone, and then left Fingernail Alchemy House, preparing to visit Breezy Magic Material Store.
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93 Champagne Road, Woodrow Bar.
Angel passed through the foyer of the Woodrow Bar and, following a narrow corridor, arrived at Bliss Pavilion at the back.
Angel’s destination this time was the Breezy Magic Material Store. However, he checked the route. The store was located on Sunset Boulevard, which he would reach by passing through Champagne Road, so he decided to make a detour here.
Upon pushing open the main gate, the first thing Angel laid eyes on was Coral, who was playing in the yard, swinging using Gank’s arm as a makeshift swing.
Seeing Angel’s arrival, Coral excitedly rushed over.
After some brief pleasantries, Angel still didn’t see anyone else. Using his mental sense, he discovered that, apart from Alan, who was in a trance in a room on the second floor, no one else was in the Bliss Pavilion.
“Where is everyone else?” Angel curiously inquired.
“Leon went to compete in Sky Tower and should be back later,” Coral replied. “As for the others… Don’t you already know where they went?”
Angel, who initially posed the question to Coral, found himself being questioned. A hint of confusion flashed in his eyes, “What do you mean? Should I know where they went?”
Coral shrugged, “It seems you really forgot…”
Angel was puzzled. What had he forgotten?
Coral sighed, “You forgot the purpose of our trip to Sky Mechanical City — to participate in the Novastar Competition.”
“The purpose of joining the Novastar Competition?” Angel paused for a moment, then it dawned on him, “Are you talking about… the Endless Corridor?”
No matter whether it’s Nausica or Shalem, they traveled all the way to Sky Mechanical City to participate in the Novastar Competition. Their primary objective was to secure the qualifications to enter the Endless Corridor.
Now that the Novastar Competition has come to an end, having secured the qualifications, they are naturally eager to venture into the Endless Corridor and experience the battles within.
Upon thinking of this, Angel couldn’t help but sigh, “It seems I’ve chosen an inopportune time to visit.”
“But I’m still here, aren’t I?” Coral responded with a hint of dejection.
“True, your presence is comforting,” Angel paused, “My main reason for coming is to inquire about your plans. Will you continue to stay in Sky Mechanical City and explore the Endless Corridor, or will you return to the Savage Grottoes?”
Coral hesitated momentarily, “We discussed this just last night. I plan on returning to the Savage Grottoes. Shalem and Hilary mentioned they want to stay. As for Nausica… she hasn’t shared her decision with us, but we can guess that she will likely leave with Reynolds.”
Angel recalled that during a previous visit to the Bliss Pavilion, Reynolds had a private meeting with Nausica, seemingly wishing for her to join him in a particular endeavor.
Nausica never revealed the specifics, but ever since that meeting, she’s seemed troubled, often deep in thought and frowning, indicating the matter had a profound impact on her and might entail significant risks.
Coral understands Nausica well. If she believes Nausica has decided to accompany Reynolds, then it’s likely Nausica has made her choice.
While Angel is concerned for Nausica’s safety, she respects Nausica’s decisions. “Do you know when she’s departing?” Angel inquired.
Coral shook her head, “I’m not certain, but I assume it will be soon.”
…
Upon leaving the Bliss Pavilion, Angel proceeded down Champagne Road, crossed through Triumph Square, and finally arrived at Sunset Boulevard.
The main thoroughfare of Sunset Boulevard is arguably the most spacious in the entirety of Sky Mechanical City. The houses flanking this road are fairly low, ensuring there’s minimal obstruction to the sun’s rays. As the sun sets, its fading light casts a soft gleam on the metal road, reminiscent of the glow that follows a sunset.
Thus, the origin of the name “Sunset Boulevard.”
Sunset Boulevard also serves as a trading zone. However, compared to the Monsignor Magic Material Street, this place leans more towards being a market for merchants’ associations. Many such associations and groups from the Wizarding World have established outposts here.
While exploring, Angel spotted a familiar hourglass symbol on one of the shops.
This symbol represents the Sands of Time and is the insignia of the Ashen Time Merchant Group.
The mere presence of this merchant group, which treads the fine line between gray and black dealings, highlights the prominence of this boulevard.
Shortly after, in the middle of Sunset Boulevard, Angel located the Breezy Magic Material Shop that Nihah had mentioned. At the entrance of the shop, there was a symbol of white wings encircling — the emblem of the Breezy Valley.
From the outside, the Breezy Magic Material Shop seemed inconspicuous and small, even appearing to be single-storied. However, once Angel entered, he found the interior to be much larger than it looked, comparable in size to the Fingernail Alchemy House.
Upon Angel’s entrance, only a man dressed in a gray-black wizard’s robe and a female puppet of similar height to him were present. The man was engrossed in reading an old book. As Angel approached, the man did not look up, but the female puppet lowered her head, inquiring, “Guest, what do you require?”
Angel replied, “Demon Flower Fairy Magical Bloodstone.”
The puppet hesitated momentarily. Before she could answer, the man looked Angel up and down and asked, “What do you need the Demon Flower Fairy Magical Bloodstone for?”
“Why does it matter to you what I plan to do with it?” Angel retorted with a frown.
The man smirked coldly, “Indeed, it’s none of my business, but we don’t want to get embroiled in any trouble.”
“Trouble?” Angel looked puzzled.
The man gazed deeply into Angel’s eyes, “Are you genuinely unaware, or are you just feigning ignorance?”
Without waiting for Angel’s response, the man waved his hand dismissively, “Regardless of whether you know or not, we do not sell the Demon Flower Fairy Magical Bloodstone here.”
Angel’s expression turned contemplative.