Hey, you! Yes, you! You seem a little down. Is life not going well for you? Love problems? Or family issues? Insecurities? Oh, I understand perfectly; these are things that all beings go through sooner or later, but don't be discouraged, life sometimes smiles at you. Many will call it luck but, believe me, good luck does not exist! Taking opportunities when they come your way is the real reason why many people do well.
Therefore, my friend, today I offer you an opportunity! Enter my store, the store of opportunities and the secrets to your success or misfortune of your enemies.
Come on, come over here, watch your head, ha ha. Decorations are expensive! Remember, if you break it you pay for it!
Now, let me explain a little more about my small business. Before your eyes you can see the fruits of my labor. You see, I used to be an unfortunate soul like you, but a great opportunity presented itself to me: the black magic market.
On my great travels I came across a particular alley that led me to the greatest masters of black magic from multiple cultures.
Oh no, no! Don't let the name black magic scare you! Many scholars know that referring to black, white or green magic is just a saying for ordinary people; In reality, magic will always be that, magic. However, black magic has a lot of stigma, since it is related to evil things, but come on, if we are talking about love, about benefits for an easier and more comfortable life, can you really call that evil?
Let me show you my latest products, believe me you will be amazed. Oh! Plus, on your first purchase, I'll give you a discount of up to 50%! A bargain, right?
Be amazed and check out my newest acquisition - a Marcasite egg, if you take good care of it, you can have your very own home guardian! Guardians can come from many different aspects. For example, mine is quite unique. In fact watch out for him, you were going to step on him, weren't you Mr. Shock? Oh my adorable cat, yes, you're my store manager~…. Ahem! What I'm trying to say is that they can come out from dragons to cats, it's the surprise that counts! We have a whole catalog if you want to check it out.
Feel free to point something out if it catches your eye!
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Interested in items alongside the Solio of Selene? They are all associated products that come very well with that purchase. I can tell you about each of them.
Sure.
Good. That gem you see next to the throne is a tanzanite that was manipulated by a powerful alchemist sorcerer from Tierra del Fuego, seeking to replicate the incredible properties of the Solium of Selene. Although he did not achieve his goal, he did manage to emulate a fraction of its power, and was able to mold it enough so that, when under the full moon and on a seal, its properties are activated and an alchemy table grows ready and equipped for its use. His pleochroism, that is, the different color depending on where you see him, is a signature of this sorcerer, and a seal of quality.
It traveled many kilometers across the world before reaching me, the price is high, but I am willing to haggle a little if you also take the Solio of Selene.
What about the two bottles?
And of course the package could not be complete without those two wonders. That pinkish-blue bottle in front of you contains nothing more and nothing less than the bottled waters of Caicai-Vilu, the great sea serpent capable of dominating the sea and everything related to it. A group of witches in Tierra del Fuego traveled the depths of the Pacific Ocean in search of the lair where the great snake rests. The pressure of the water around it is so great that, imbued with Caicai-Vilu's own mystical abilities, it gives water the unique property of condensing in very small spaces.
To prevent the concentrated power of the water from bursting the bottle, it was manufactured with an equivalent power; Its glass is formed by the ash of a volcano that exploded due to the anger of Trentren-Vilu, the terrestrial serpent that dominates the earth and its volcanoes, and antagonis to Caicai-Vilu.
The pink thing you can see is a complete mystery to me, but it is a magical gas capable of containing water and filtering it so that only one drop falls from the bottle at a time. Legends say that its origin lies in an unknown figure, a winged serpent that takes precedence over the wills of Caicai-Vilu and Trentren-Vilu.
And the last bottle?
Know something? A "wow" from time to time wouldn't be bad. It is not easy to keep all this knowledge and express it with the glibness that characterizes me.
Oh, uh, I'm sorry. Wow.
Yes, that's more like it! Wow! Because the last thing that is coming is the most indispensable part of this package, and it is nothing more and nothing less than the Fabulous Glowstar Glow, a powerful chemical agent that will leave your windows and any surface you have squeaky clean, and also smells like lemon.
Wow!
So, what do you say, huh, buddy, you buy the whole package? It's only 9 figures and—
I think I'll keep looking.
Sure…
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I see you have good taste in stained glass. That is Our Lady of Santa Muerte, also known as the Catrina, the Patroness, the Pale Lady, the White Girl, the Skinny one, the Bony one, the Grim Reaper, the Malquerida, the White Widow, the Owner of the Alebrijes, the Godmother, Azrael, Mictecacíhuatl, and more. But she prefers to be called Santa Muerte.
How do you know that?
She said it in one of the live shows she did. Dead shows, she calls them. Very good, by the way, I'm a big fan.
I see…
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That jar contains smoke from the candles, useful if you don't like rituals or want more of that delicious smoke. If you're not going to buy it, I recommend staying away from there. People suffer because of that thing.
What's wrong with them? Why do people suffer because of them?
It's more for your safety than mine.
What?
What?
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Oh, you were also interested in that rose quartz. Know what? It's funny, but I think I'm starting to notice a pattern among people who pay attention to that product. Do you want to know what that is?
I think I'll pass this time.
Hehe, as you wish, darling.
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What's with all those books among the potions?
You already found the answer, potions! They contain a lot of information about how to make your own potions, how to collect the necessary materials without causing so many problems, guides with different tested combinations of potions and their different effects.
Liquor is not the only thing mixology is good for!
Sounds interesting.
I can't sell them to you.
What? Why?
The client is everything. Do you think I'm going to sell this dynamite recipe to an idiot who doesn't know anything about magic? I'm missing out on a potential future client!
Idiot?
Eh.
I-It's a compliment! Idiot is the great demon of intelligence, made up of the brains of the most intelligent species in the animal kingdom, and who wanders through nature using his nervous system as legs, acquiring knowledge wherever he goes.
Calling someone "idiot" is a compliment; I just told you that you're smart!
Oh yeah? I haven't heard that one before.
You see what I mean? Today you learned a little bit about magic slang.
You've become even more of an idiot, like we say in magic slang.
Thanks, stupid.
It's not the same.
You're better off just looking through my wares; see if you find something you like.
Sure.
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This is the great Staff of Aterlices. It is said that it was created by Aterlices himself, a demon of the third order and bastard son of a renegade angel. Grand master of ceremonies, tasked with safely transporting the witches to the coven. With a citrine quartz that grew on the bloody spine of Aterlices, the feathers of an angel, and the fear of a victim fleeing at superhuman speed, this staff grants its wielder the ability to transport themselves at high speeds without attracting the attention of others.
Sounds useful, it must cost a fortune!
It's not for sale.
What?
It's mine. This thing saves me having to drive here. You have no idea how much I have saved on gasoline thanks to this wonder.
So why is it in the display case?
Because I like to show it off! Isn't it great?
Well… I gotta admit, it is. Can I see it up close?
No.
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Oh sorry, these potions are not for sale, all of these come in a package and as a gift. Although most come bundled with much better merchandise, if you want something from here go and buy something from the shelves above.
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The color is beautiful, right? Pink is my third favorite color personally, which is why I bought several bottles of this potion. Its use is extremely simple, if you live in a dangerous area where there are likely to be people not as good as us and they would like to steal your precious gem collection, spray this around your house. This will provide you with protection against thieves, if they pass this circle when you are not invited you will be condemned to a series of misfortunes for the rest of your life. For example, last night a guy tried to sneak in and steal my Bodyguard Adamao, it goes without saying that the poor guy fell on his back and was paralyzed thanks to a too precise blow to the back of his head.
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This two-color potion is perfect for gardening, after all a witch is never complete without his garden of herbs for rituals. Copal, belladonna and others are essential for any spell. For this reason, if you are someone who is not given to gardening at all and everything you touch dies, this is your salvation. It is a special fertilizer for magical plants, just spray half a bottle on the soil where you want to grow and it will be the most fertile soil you've ever grown in. Just make sure you don't have any pets buried in that dirt, things can get ugly.
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What's up with these potions?
They are not potions; They are oils and liquids to polish the stones so that they are not mistreated, although they are also aromatic, the best is lavender.
Oh.
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The bottle attracts a lot of attention, doesn't it? I made that potion myself. Actually, all the ones on this shelf are made by me. When you open one of them, you will notice how your senses awaken, you will be much more sensitive and the world around you will change and you will even notice how you become a true gallant, just like me!
Is it a potion that transforms others into you?
Hahahaha! Of course not, it's my newest collection of Darkstar fragrances, the dark side of a star. It will leave your skin soft, aromatic and glowing and I even have different scents like Soaked Roses, Bubbly Orange Soda and Fresh Mint. What are you saying? Do you want to do an allergy test?
I think I'll pass.
I'm starting to think you don't have faith in me or my products.
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Ah! I see these potions caught your attention. Would you like to try some? I have free samples.
But what are they exactly?
I'm glad you asked! The potions on this shelf are mainly for students. But some workers also use them. They are potions specially cooked by witches from Cerro de la Estrella in Mexico, with them you can stay active for long periods of time, they are usually widely purchased during final exams. With them, your stamina increases, your information retention capacity increases, and it even improves your mood. However, like everything, when the stress leaves your body, the effect will wear off and you will have to take a small dose of the potion to avoid ending up on the floor with a student hangover.
I already graduated.
Oh… Well, it tastes just like coffee.
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These are some of the best books in my collection… and no one buys them. They all have something in common; Very small print and no visual guide. Kids today, have you noticed? They are not able to read something if it does not have pictures.
Yeah… Such a shame…
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The books on top of the fish, what are they about?
Ah, those books are a set of essays and encyclopedias that detail, from a scientific and magical perspective, the functioning and properties of an entire enormous collection of stones, crystals, and precious gems.
They look pretty dense.
But don't let that intimidate you! These books have the ability to make you an expert in these matters and, who knows, give you the possibility of someday opening your own store that competes with mine, generates clients and money, grows in notoriety, and ends up in ashes after an inexplicable fire ended up engulfing all your hard work after 666 days of continuous operation.
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And I admit that I put them there because they are a good shield for my fish in case the Toxic-Mellow Amethysts get angry.
Anyways, are you interested in one? Maybe two? Or perhaps the whole set?
I think I'll pass for now.
Very well.
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What are those books about?
These books contain information about a multitude of demons and the functioning of their societies. Hierarchies, servitude, territories, circles, stories that make up their legends…
It's fucking pointless chaos! Never expect order from demons, I would go crazy if I had to try to explain how many different terms and levels have been invented for demons.
The rankings are meaningless, not to mention their power levels. In general, it is great nonsense. Better do like me and keep only the useful information.
Like the location of the houses of famous demons.
Beleth, you damn cat bastard, how I love that idiot.
But well, then, what do you say? Do you want to visit some famous demon yourself? It can be the start of a great friendship if you're lucky.
I don't think so. I don't plan on visiting Hell anytime soon.
Your loss.
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Toxic-Mellow Amethysts. Don't let their name fool you, they are quite calm and even indistinguishable from a common amethyst if you treat them with the care they deserve. Clean them, put them in different arrangements or shelves, chat with them, play with them, it doesn't matter, whatever show of affection you give them, they will remain calm.
But if not, if you hit them, or curse and yell, or otherwise hurt them, they will shoot all over the place at speeds that can injure, or even kill, more than one target in the nearby area. They usually buy them along with bodyguards, like Adamao, so if you want a good package, buy these too.
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Oh yeah, also if you ignore them for too long they start to levitate, and if you don't pay attention to them they will shoot all over the place.
They're already levitating.
Yes.
I-Isn't that dangerous?
Yes, but I want to make a sale first before I take care of that. I won't complain if you rush.
Alright.
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My fish. Not for sale.
I get that, but why does the aquarium have a door?
I would invite you to open it to prove to yourself that it wasn't an architectural mistake that went too far and was eventually solved with magic that prevents water from falling, but my fish are living beings, not toys, so let's just let them swim in peace.
Sure.
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Of course you wouldn't be thinking about leaving without buying something. It would be ridiculous to pass up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so I won't even ask. I know you are a smart person, and I know you will take advantage of the opportunity.
Now go buy something.
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I came across that thing a while ago. I thought it would be a nice addition to my store.
"A butterfly with crystals, it's a gift from hell!"
Or so I thought. These things reproduce asexually. They are a pest, worse than space rabbits; There are so many that are simply worthless. If you feel sorry, forget your sadness, they will use you as an incubator and make you dance until you faint.
And they have a signature. Can you believe someone made these things and signed them proudly? He must be one of the supervillains I would like to meet!
