2. Super Discount

As we enter the store, I notice right away how filled it is with window-shoppers, looking through all kinds of items. Inside, the entire walls are made of stone; the floor and shelves built with some kind of dark refined wood. Each area of the store separated, following a set of items, almost mimicking a modern market. In an aisle you could find the swords and all-purpose weapons, the next one had the axes and even stronger or bigger weapons, and in the one next to it you could find an assortment of multi-colored potions. Everything looks right in its place and tidy enough to portrait efficiency.

In the swords aisle, I spot a gigantic man. He has a broad chest, and a thick beard. He's picking up a sword and waving it as he appraises it, maybe testing how the sword feels in his equally gigantic hands. This man is so enormous I feel he could grab the sword and fold it into a tiny square, and then stuff it in his pocket.
There's a woman in another area studying a massive book. The book's spine is probably as wide as half of my body. She diligently goes through pages without distractions, absorbed by its knowledge. All around her, every type and size of books are carefully placed in never-ending mysterious shelves.

We move forward to the "Clothes and Attires" section and in an instant, bumping into some tables, this figure shows up riding a unicycle and blocking our way. He's one of the shopkeepers. Keeping still and in perfect balance, while gently pedaling back and forth:

"Looking for something?" he asks.

"Yes," says my peculiar friend. "We need clothing." He finishes while pointing at me.

The shopkeeper gives me a quick look.

"Follow me!" he says in an energetic tone.

Following him through different aisles, we eventually stop in classic garments section. Most of the clothes seem loose-fitting, and in a palette of colors. Some outfits are rather seasonal or for various occasions. There's an outfit matching light brown and dark green, resembling some type of forest. Of course, there are also more colorful and playful attires.

The shopkeeper displays an outfit for us. It has two pieces: pants that look like some kind of modernized jeans, and some type of red hooded sweatshirt with longer sleeves. In the chest area can be read "Dragon Academy" next to the drawing of a dragon; something else is also written followed by numbers. Lastly, he brings out of the shelves a pair of sport shoes: the left one with violet shoelaces, and black shoelaces on the right one. Awesome, I thought.

"We'll take it" says my knight friend.

"This particular set includes a medium sized sword of your choosing," the shopkeeper added, "follow me!"

We end up moving to the swords aisle. Midway, I start changing into my new outfit; I really can't hide my excitement! As for the old clothes and shoes, I toss them in a bin as soon as we take a turn.
Now in the swords aisle, the giant man from before is gone. In his place, an old woman holds a sturdy bow. She's drawing three arrows at a time with the string, while looking far back trying to picture how far the arrows might fly.

"Here you go" says the shopkeeper as he points at an assorted selection of swords. "You may choose between these swords: The iSword, The Broadsword of Infinite Justice, or the Ominous Rapier of Eternity.

"I'll take the Ominous Rapier", I choose as I imagine myself swinging a sword bigger than my arm. Yes, definitely the Rapier, I reassure myself. Every other weapon is just too heavy. Its name is also a plus; it really works for the kind of epic adventure one could only dream. Clearly, these guys are trained in the art of the sale.

My friend in shiny armor takes out some coins, probably silver, and hands them over to the shopkeeper as payment. I guess buying me this outfit is a really nice gesture. I look at him and can't avoid but smiling. He sees this as a sign of gratitude, so he nods with his head. Now, with nothing but this new world to explore, we leave the store.

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