Run A Medical Clinic In The Abyssal World
Chapter 57: Thank You

Today, Charlotte came to Harry's grocery store specifically to buy a magic protective shield.

This item is very famous in the Isor Continent and can be considered essential for home and travel.

It provides defense for cities and individuals alike.

As long as one has the money, anyone would be willing to buy one, whether to carry on their person or keep at home, to increase their sense of security.

The night raid by the Dark Magic Guards last night made him deeply aware of the dangers of this world.

If it weren't for the timely arrival of the Fox Guards, he might have perished last night.

Even though Diana had released a statement asking the Fox Guards to protect his safety, he still couldn't relax completely.

After all, the Fox Guards weren't stationed outside the clinic at all times. In case Carol ignored fair play and sent an assassin to deal with him, by the time the Fox Guards arrived, he might already be dead.

At this moment, a magic protective shield that could provide early warning and stable defense seemed extremely important.

Magic protective shields were luxury items and were extremely expensive.

After all, the raw materials were not cheap. The price of a second-grade magic core generally exceeded 10,000 copper coins and a slightly better quality one could cost up to 20,000 copper coins.

After processing, doubling the price of the magic protective shield was not a problem. If it was manufactured by a renowned master and had special functions, the price would have no upper limit.

The sandy-colored crystal ball that Charlotte had her eye on was priced at 66,666 copper coins by Harry.

Although she had a preference for it, Charlotte held onto her principle of not showing her excitement to negotiate a successful bargain. She nodded slightly and also looked at a few other second-grade magic protective shields.

There was an interesting water-based shield that, in addition to providing basic second-grade protection, would automatically clean the house from all angles once a day, making it a very user-friendly home function.

There was also a fire-based shield that would launch fireball attacks at intruders, with the power of the fireball comparable to that of a second-order junior mage. It belonged to the category of an offensive magic protective shield and was much more expensive than a regular shield, priced at 100,000 copper coins.

"33,333 copper coins, I'll take this old-fashioned shield off your hands," Charlotte pointed at the first magic protective shield she was interested in and began to bargain.

"Who bargains like this?!" Harry huffed and puffed.

"Let's start with half the price, isn't that the tradition?" Charlotte smiled.

"We're old acquaintances now, and this shield is really good. Although it's a second-grade shield, if you bury it in the ground and connect it to the earth's energy, it will provide some earth attribute bonuses. It can even withstand attacks from fourth-order opponents." Harry said sincerely, "In that case, I'll round it down for you, let's make it 66,660 copper coins."

Charlotte:...

He just rounded it down, you sneaky old man!

"This is simply a plain turtle shell, a single attribute pure defensive shield. Even if it's durable, it's not worth this price," Charlotte shook her head, "I'll add a little more, 33,334 copper coins." S~ᴇaʀᴄh the NʘvᴇlFirᴇ.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of nøvels early and in the highest quality.

Harry:...

Half an hour later.

After a fierce round of bargaining, Charlotte managed to acquire this set of Earth Burrower's protective shield for the price of 52,321 copper coins.

While counting the money, Charlotte felt like his heart was bleeding.

Such a large sum of money, he had only just earned it not long ago, and now it was going into Harry's pocket.

"It's different when you're dating a rich woman. Even the way you spend money looks more handsome," Harry weighed the gold coins in his hand and said with a grin.

"You better hope this protective shield works fine so that next time I can bring you more money," Charlotte took the sandy-colored crystal ball, which felt quite heavy in his hands, like an iron ball.

"Don't worry, I've used the ancestral prophecy to see your future. Although your luck isn't great, you can live a very long life."

"Rest assured, I have used the ancestral prophecy to look into your future. Although your luck isn't great, you can live a very long life," said Harry.

"Thank you very much," Charlotte said as he left the grocery store, holding the crystal ball tightly.

Outside the store, a carriage adorned with the Harryman family emblem was waiting for him. It wasn't Diana's exclusive vehicle, but this small carriage provided enough security even in the Abyss.

"Thank you so much," Charlotte said to the coachman as he got off the carriage, carrying the crystal ball wrapped in a rag.

The coachman simply nodded slightly and drove the carriage away.

So far, Charlotte wasn't quite sure what Diana saw in him to grant him such leniency from the Fox Guards. But it was a good thing. With Diana's influence, perhaps he could safely navigate through his weakest period.

But relying on borrowed power would only get him so far. He needed to improve his strength to be able to handle crises. Currently, his strength had increased to 700kg, surpassing the threshold of 500kg for a knight apprentice. However, without corresponding martial skills, he was nothing more than a brute with brute force.

He wondered when the martial skills he applied for from the hermit would arrive. He didn't want to spend his own money on something he could obtain for free.

After splurging on expenses today, he only had 2,330 copper coins left, returning to poverty once again.

He approached the door and, after confirming with Vivian, she opened it for him.

As soon as Charlotte entered, he immediately locked the door from the inside and placed the crystal ball he was carrying on the counter, inserting a large iron rod to secure it.

"Is this a magic protective shield?" Vivian approached, surprised.

Anna, who was on the cabinet, also stuck her head out, curiously staring at the crystal ball emitting a faint yellow glow.

"Yes, this is a magic protective shield that I purchased at a high price," Charlotte nodded. "So, from now on, we'll have to tighten our belts."

"Tighten our belts?" Vivian looked fearful.

"For lunch and dinner today, we'll have porridge. You go and start a fire," Charlotte waved her away.

Then he walked around the clinic, selected the center of the entire house, and used the Judgment Sword to cut a half-meter-deep groove on the stone floor. After confirming contact with the soil, he buried the crystal ball.

Following the instructions, he clicked the crystal ball a few times, successfully activating it.

Inside the crystal ball, a golden light flickered, and a hazy earthy yellow magic shield expanded outward from the crystal ball, encompassing the entire clinic.

As the magic shield stabilized, the golden light gradually faded, and the shield became invisible, leaving no traces.

The earthy yellow crystal ball connected with the surrounding soil through faint strands of light, which represented the abundant earth elements flowing in and out of the crystal ball.

The sufficiency and suitability of elements were important criteria for selecting a magic protective shield. The magic core was consumable, and once the energy within it was depleted, the protective shield would become ineffective.

Smart mages constructed a circulating array within the crystal ball, turning the magic core into a rechargeable battery. As long as there were enough surrounding elements of the same attribute, the magic core's energy could be continuously replenished, turning the magic protective shield from a disposable item into a reusable one.

After confirming everything was in order, Charlotte filled the pit back up, and the magic protective shield was deemed secure.

Indeed, wearing protection gave a sense of security.

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