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A reminder, we are reaching fall.

We have on sale items for Respect for the Aged Day on both our first and higher floors.

Summer flowers will be on discount.

Also, we have several Youkai and Ghost Story themed goods on sale as befitting summer.

The same is true for beach wear and gym wear for the end of the season.

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::So, looking for something to shop?::

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::There's several new exotic blends. Including Coffee beans raised in the world of machines. They offer a taste of the future.::

[...That is interesting. Very interesting.

Let's pick those up and examine them, hrming quietly as he moves to the front.]

Having a pleasant day as usual, officer?

You... could say that. I just got back from a trip to Hyperborea, and I've been looking for a little pick-me-up. Seems like more and more often I'm having to head out for some talk or another.

Hyperborea's a fascinating land. Entirely frozen in a death grip of ice, its nation heavily militant, but the rulers are oddly benevolent.

Provided they don't want to expand into your territory.

At the very least, Lord Mobius is an amicable sort. Political-minded, surely, but not without his own charm. Admittedly, I didn't get much chance to take in the sights. I was doing some research on older languages.

He honestly brings to mind your world's Prussian kings, kaisers and ministers.

Agreed, but I think that's why he's decent enough to get along with. And, y'know, no one's perfect.

[Fishing in his wallet for money to buy for the coffee blends.]

Ah, by the way, you're a man who's been around the world and back again. There was a certain... noun or phrase I couldn't quite identify. I was wondering if you might know anything?

Perhaps.

::Takes the money and hands you your receipt.::

[Takes the receipt as he leans forward, dropping his voice.]

"Ettosyleit". Does that ring any bells?

::A cold air hovers over the owner.::

... If you seek "Ettosyleit", you seek death, officer.

Where death lingers, so does the truth.

[He doesn't budge.]

Besides, it wouldn't be the first time.

I must dissuade you, officer. Seeking Ettosyleit is literally the proverbial "Where angels dare not tread". Seeking it is tantamount to forfeiting everything you care about.

...It's the only lead I have. I have to follow it, no matter where it goes.

I've always figured I needed to test my mortality.

Anyways, have a good day officer.

::Why is everyone so avoident on this damn word.::

[He's not moving.]

...Why aren't you telling me anything about this.

You have a family and many friends. It isn't worth it to chase that nightmare. Those that seek "Ettosyleit" end up dead or worse, and you don't want such a fate.

Ettosyleit, whatever it is, is at the center of what's going on.

I need to know about it. It doesn't matter what I have to do. I'm being given the run-around at every turn.

I need to know.

... If you insist then. All I will tell you is this: "The brighter the light, the stronger the shadow cast from it.". But I beg you again, this is a quest of folly.

I wouldn't be surprised the fact I learned about "Ettosyleit" is one of the reasons why I and my followers were branded black. Besides our heretical beliefs.

The brighter the light, the stronger the shadow...?

[A light turned dark...?]

...I don't care how much of a folly it is. It's this or letting Judgeman and Number Hunters and Rank-Up-Magics run amok. ...I've dealt with the darkness before.

I thought that witch's spell had been extinguished, officer. ... And Judgeman and Number Hunter are names I haven't heard for a long time.

...There's another. Barian's Force. And there's much more than that. It seems as if Judgeman is forcing his hand - a Number Hunter who's got license to operate on Earth. And... a friend who's gotten in deep on a side of this I can't understand. There's a lot of issues going down, and Ettosyleit is the one phrase Mobius could give me to go off of.

...

I think you should let your brain rest, officer. It's of no use to anyone if you let yourself get drowned in a sea of madness.

::Pulls out a box of tea.::

A calming herbal tea, I've been told it blends Earth and 12 Dimension plants for a new exotic blend.

...Why is everyone so concerned with whether I rest or not...

...I'll take you up on that offer. But I still need to know.

You look like you're going to pop. It's plain on your face, officer. And I've given you a very important, if frank, clue as to Ettosyleit's nature. I think that's sufficient enough. I'd rather not lead you straight to your death.

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