novelden Chapter 122 122: The Shoes Of Another World
Chapter 122 122: The Shoes Of Another World
Most of us regard good luck as our right, and bad luck as a betrayal of that right.
In front of his eyes, Zane had something that could play with that right.
He had a bad luck invoker.
The family heirloom of Cynthia.
He wasn't sure but just after he got it, he went through such a trial.
He only had it for a few minutes and it almost caused his death.
Not to mention, Milo suffered too.
The small square shaped red colored piece with a bow and arrow on it, such a small thing caused tremendous pain.
Zane wasn't sure how he should keep the heirloom with him without its effects.
The Quest for returning it had no time limit and for that reason, Zane had a thought while staring at it.
I will put you to good use. Very soon.
He let the things stay on the table and glanced at the Flame ring he had gotten.
How do you use this?
Zane inspected it.
He couldn't check properly so he removed it and turned it around many times.
[ Find a hole. ]
Conflux chimed in.
You can see?
[ Yes. ]
Zane didn't mind and looked for a hole in the ring.
But apart from the hole in the middle, he didn't find any hole in the ring itself.
[ You are so young and still can't find a hole. I am worried about you. ]
What does my age have to do anything with finding a hole?
[ Forget it. Just run your finger around the ring. You will feel it. ]
Zane did what the system said and ran his finger.
In no time, he felt something scratching the tip of his skin.
He stopped and looked at the spot closely.
I see an opening. It's too small though. How will I take out things?
[ Just stick your finger inside. The hole will turn big. ]
… Right.
Zane did just that.
He inserted his left hand's index finger and in front of his eyes, his finger went inside the hole.
He could touch things that were inside the ring.
Nice. I wonder if I can shove all my fingers.
Zane tried it and he wasn't surprised.
His whole left hand went inside the ring.
He nodded in amusement and took out the things that the Flamekeeper had packed for Zane and Milo inside the ring.
He grabbed the first thing he felt and pulled it.
A black dress came out.
Not his size.
This is for Milo then.
His hand went inside the ring again and he did the same thing.
But this time, a black shirt came out.
This is for me.
Zane repeated the action a couple of times to get what he wanted.
After a few seconds, the bed of the room now had one black shirt, one black pants, a black dress, a pair of black socks and two pairs of shoes with the same color.
There were some more things inside the ring, probably an extra pair of clothes but Zane only took out what he needed at the moment.
He wore the ring in his right hand's middle finger again and began to change.
He removed the white shirt that Jammy had given him and wore the black one.
His fingers refused to let go of his new shirt's material.
It was soft.
Soft as Milo's cheeks.
Zane felt the comfort as soon as it touched his skin.
No wonder the rich people wear this.
Zane thought but then shivered.
I will puke if someone considers me one of them.
He changed his pants, he got used to the comfort so he wasn't amazed this time.
Fortunately, the pants weren't longer than his legs like the one Herring wore.
He then removed his torn white shoes and emptied the money that Tesla gave him as an advance from the shoe.
He stored the money inside the ring and then for the first time in his life, he held socks in his hand.
But he knew they go to the foot as he had seen many people wearing them as his head was always down.
He pushed his foot inside the sock and with a little struggle, he wore it.
He repeated the same for the other foot and was done with them.
He then wasted no time and wore the black shoes.
His eyes had sparkles seeing them.
They smelled new. They felt new.
The texture was some sort of leather or the material was of leather. Zane didn't know any better.
He wore both the shoes and walked around.
He tapped the floor.
The shoes fit his feet and he felt no discomfort of the coins inside them for the first time.
I never thought I would get to feel this way.
Zane didn't know he had a smile on his face but when he thought about how he got such comfort, his smile vanished.
They aren't mine. I am only borrowing. I will buy one with my own sweat.
He would not take the offerings from the Church or the Cathedral.
The one who made Milo suffer shall not earn his gratitude. Never.
He wouldn't have changed his old clothes if not for them being dirty.
He had no intention of wasting time cleaning them.
He would have kept his old shoes but he was going on a mission, he can't depend on shoes that would hinder his running or walking.
It was out of compulsion that Zane even asked for such things.
The food, the clothes.
Clothes for Milo and the food for his people that were with him.
Alright. I took more than a few seconds. Milo will cry. Or she is probably busy eating by now.
He laughed and stored Herring's lunch in his ring. He also stored the spoon from Flora.
Only the heirloom was out in the open and Zane held it in his left hand.
Don't show me your power for now.
He would have stuffed it inside the ring as well but he was afraid wouldn't be able to take it out in time when the need would arise.
The ring sure is cool though.
He admired the ring for a while and finally proceeded to leave the room.
But he stopped.
I am an idiot.
He looked at the ring again.
If this ring is so amazing…
A glint passed Zane's eyes.
What if I merge it with something?