After storing away the bikini armour, Rei continued to stroll around the exhibits until he met Eri again at the display of hidden weapons.

"You're in a good mood, Rei?"

"Yes, my Eri."

He really likes weapons, doesn't he? Eri smiled to herself.

"I also want to increase my attack power. Just because you can fight doesn't mean I should take the back seat."

Eri saw that Rei had high combat power and felt somewhat left behind. Moreover, she didn't like to depend on others, not even in her last life. People always betrayed her expectations. The most reliable person is always herself. And as a woman from the 21st century, if a man can do it, a woman can do it.

But...I'm not fast, I don't have much arm strength, and my legs aren't strong...I can't fit into any type of warrior class. I suppose I can be a mage?

Ugh...I thought people who reincarnate were supposed to have amazing cheats! But I'm really grateful for that marriage blessing. My mental power was raised from 345 to 5000. I guess life's figured out for me already, I'll work hard at being a magician!

... ...

Rei surveyed the star-shaped blades, darts and chained weapons. These weapons are similar to the gift those two people sent him when he first arrived in town with Eri. Throwing things out of his body was pretty fun~

He finally settled on a long chain with a hooked blade at the end. Eri says he shouldn't use his slime body as a weapon in front of people. This chain is flexible and long, its mid-range attacking style is similar to his slime whip. He asked for the collection of chained blades available for sale and decided on one that was enchanted with a water element nuclei. He paid 25 pieces of silver for it and left the museum of weaponry with Eri.

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If I have to become a magician, then I need to increase my knowledge—especially in the area of attack. I hope the bookstore has books covering this topic.

Eri continued their shopping trip at the bookstore. The bell jingled when they stepped in. The interior was a little dim and the air was cool.

"Welcome to Harvey's bookstore!"

"Good afternoon, do you have books about magic attacks? Especially fire attacks?"

"Yes, we have books of that category. Please follow me. As for attacks specialising in fire...I'm afraid not."

Eri frowned. Isn't fire attack a popular option?

... ...

Rei left Eri's side and wandered through the bookshelves. When he reached the deeper end of the store, a field of power hit him.

Sheeeeng!

The power vibrated through the air like sound waves. It bombarded him from all directions and disrupted his mind. Rei resisted his lightheadedness and shot towards the power source with his mental power.

Pshaaaa!

Like the gushing of a waterfall, the field of power was drained empty. Rei stepped forward in the direction of a dark and dusty shelf and found that it was empty except for one book. The hardcover was frayed and yellowed. He brushed off the coat of dust and discovered that there was no title or author. It was completely blank. Opening up the pages, he found that there was nothing on the inside as well.

"..."

This book isn't simple. It reacted to his power just now. Like what he did when he first compounded, he gathered mental power in his eyes. The surface of the book rippled and two words in gold foil floated to the surface. 'Spirit Power'. Rei's eyes flashed...

... ...

"Rei, are you coming?"

Eri was a little upset that she couldn't find anything she wanted today. Rei paid 80 copper coins for the book and they left the store.

Jingle...

... ...

After the two left, the store clerks chatted.

"Did you see the blank book just now?"

"Yeah, I can't believe it. I guess there's a market for anything. Hahaha~"

"Hm, you don't know this, but the owner told me a story about his grandfather."

"Is it related to that book?"

"Exactly. He said an elf once came to this town and sold a stack of books."

"An elf?!"

"Yeah, and when his grandfather received a blank book, he asked if the elf made a mistake. But the elf said, 'oh, not everyone can read that book.'"

"That's it?"

"Well, his grandfather bought it anyway. But no one could ever open the book. So it was left in a corner."

"Haaa...that's so mysterious. I wonder if there's any treasure or mysterious power method inside."

"Who knows, elves have always been enigmatic..."