“If you can conjure these expensive batteries, lights, wires and tools, then why can’t you just sell them?”
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TCW, V1, Chapter 34: Drift Mine
Instead of heading north to the main mine tunnel for the village, Oliver actually brought Jade over to the woods outside his backyard. He wasn’t wearing his mask or helmet yet and didn’t even bring any tools with him.
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After everyone in the village said farewell to Grandpa Greenstone in their own ways, they went home to rest up for work tomorrow. They didn’t live in the busy towns and cities, so most people in the village never had any strict work schedule. Klein had to leave the party early because one of the women in the village went into labor. As the only real ‘Doctor’, he was basically on call 24/7 for various emergencies. As his apprentice, Ivy had to go help out.
Continue readingTCW, V1, Chapter 32: Legends
Soon enough, Myrtle and Ivy also came over to sit on the side with the three boys. Unfortunately for the other kids that wanted to come over and chat, the round metal table could only seat about six people at most. Besides Jade, who was new, the other seven of them grew up together and were basically best friends. Or at least must closer friends than the rest of the kids in the village.
Continue readingThe Cursed Words, V1, Chapter 14: Verde Trading House
“I’m only Rank 3 though…”
“Oliver, Baby, Word Changes can happen at any time, for any reason. Hmmm~! I just don’t know what change would cause a Miner to be able to move statues with their mind? Either way, I’m not paying you anything extra for haunted statues. If you want to sell them for a higher price, then you can go rent a carriage and travel to Kale Town yourself! Hmph~!”
“So you just don’t wanna pay more after all!”
“Who would ‘want’ to pay more money for anything?”
“Mama, don’t bully Ollie~!”
“Hyahahaha~! You two are so cute~!”
“Come on, Ollie! Ignore her! I’ll show you some of the stuff we bought this time!”
Continue readingThe Cursed Words, Volume 1, Chapter 4: Klein the Plague Doctor
Inside the house with the angry woman sculpture, there were quite a few other statues. Mostly animals like wolves, lions and eagles. None of them were life-sized, but more than one was actually made out of green jade. Oliver recognized it as one of the more valuable gemstones that could be found in the mines. Of course, there were also very stark differences in value depending on the appearance and quality of the jade.
“This has to be worth a fortune, right?!”
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