Chapter 78: The Secret of Forest Magic
“Five Void Essence and five Solar Essence.”
Leon stated his request. Upon hearing his shopping list, Krobus began to wander among the surrounding statues.
It was unclear where Krobus kept his goods, but after making a full loop, he returned carrying two cloth bags.
“Five Void Essence for five hundred, five Solar Essence for four hundred. That’s nine hundred in total—no bargaining.”
Friends were friends, business was business. Unlike Sandy, Krobus didn’t offer Leon a friendly discount. He quoted the exact market price.
Still, nine hundred G was a pleasant surprise. In the game, upgrading the backpack from 12 slots to 24 slots cost 2,000 G. Now, he could complete the first upgrade for less than half that amount.
Leon paid on the spot. Krobus counted the money, then handed over the two bags.
Leon opened them to take a look.
Void Essence was a pitch-black, spherical crystal with swirling patterns. Inside, a viscous, unknown liquid moved slowly. Just looking at it made Leon’s skin prickle with instinctive fear.