Tracking Ring

As Zoldat spoke, he drew the sword at his waist.

"I bought this magic tool here. It has durability-enhancing and swing-speed effects. I've used it for over a year, yet the blade doesn't have the slightest bit of wear."

"I see." Cain nodded slightly and looked at the shop clerk.

"Please give me a magic tool that will ensure I never get lost."

"Um... I don't think we have that kind of magic tool. But we do have maps, compasses, and Holy Light Lanterns."

Cain curled his lip, crossed his arms, and clicked his tongue in dissatisfaction.

"Isn't this supposed to be the most complete shop? How can you not have such an essential magic tool...?"

If maps and compasses were enough to keep him from getting lost, he would have reached the Kingdom of Asura long ago!

Roxy's eyelid twitched as she looked at Cain speechlessly. Just how much did her foolish disciple care about this? Besides, couldn't she just guide him herself...

The others smiled at Cain's small back. It seemed this little Sword God was the type who loved getting lost. With that thought, they began browsing the magic tools in the shop as well.

The rabbit-eared clerk kept her smile as she looked at Cain and continued.

"While we don't have a magic tool that can always find the way, our shop does have mana rings that can track locations, as well as all kinds of teleportation scrolls. Only this shop and the main store carry them."

Cain's eyes shifted slightly as he was about to speak, but Roxy frowned and gently nudged his arm with her elbow.

"What is it, Teacher Roxy?"

"Cain, magic scrolls and those location-tracking mana rings are both very expensive. And scrolls are single-use items."

Seeing Roxy's serious expression, Cain smiled faintly. How expensive could they be?

"Escape Scrolls: 20 Asura Gold Coins."

"Random Teleport Scrolls: 5 Asura Gold Coins."

"Tracking Teleport Scrolls: 10 Asura Gold Coins, limited to a range of three hundred li."

"There are also magic tracking rings, divided into a main ring and a secondary ring. Both are set with pale blue water-element magic crystals and engraved internally with complex tracking magic crests. The wearers can accurately determine each other's location, but a single ring cannot track anyone. They must be paired and bound together, and their owners cannot be changed."

As Cain listened to the clerk's introduction and saw the price of 60 Aras Gold Coins, he could not help feeling embarrassed.

If converted into money from his previous life, with one Aras Gold Coin equal to ten thousand yuan, that would be six hundred thousand yuan. It was completely beyond what ordinary adventurers could afford...

It really was expensive...

Cain swallowed and glanced at Roxy beside him. He found his teacher staring blankly at the pair of magic crystal rings with sky-blue gemstones in the exquisite gift box, her eyes sparkling.

Cain smiled helplessly.

Teacher Roxy had spent over 20 Aras Gold Coins on magic books for him without thinking they were expensive. He could not repay kindness with ingratitude. Besides, these were tracking magic rings. With them, he and Teacher Roxy could locate each other.

"Please wrap this pair of rings for me."

Cain took out a bag of Asura Gold Coins and placed it in the hands of the delighted clerk.

"You foolish disciple, don't waste money like that!"

Roxy snapped out of it, her face flushing red as she angrily tapped Cain on the head with her staff.

"It's not a waste of money. Teacher Roxy's safety is the most important thing, isn't it?"

Cain rubbed his head and continued while looking at Roxy, whose face was gradually turning red.

"Besides, the two rings can confirm each other's location. If anything happens, I'll be able to find Teacher Roxy quickly."

Of course, if he got lost, he could use the ring to find Teacher Roxy too.

So this foolish disciple had bought them for her... Thinking about it, why else would he buy two rings? But why did this feel a little strange?

Wait! Why was this foolish disciple giving her a ring!? Among the Human Race, wasn't that something only lovers or couples would do...

Roxy's face was hot enough to boil a kettle. She clutched her staff tightly and stammered for a long while without managing to say anything.

"B-but it's still too much! Sixty Aras Gold Coins!"

That was the only weak rebuttal Roxy could offer. Of course, she was actually a little happy inside. She thought those two rings were beautiful too, and more importantly, they had an incredibly useful tracking function.

She had originally planned to give Cain one as a parting gift when they eventually went their separate ways. She had not expected him to spend the money first and give one to her, his teacher.

Zoldat, everyone in the shop, and even the rabbit-eared clerk could not help smiling as they watched Roxy and Cain.

They had already exchanged engagement rings, so when would the two finally get together?

Cain put the secondary ring on his left index finger and looked at the rosy-faced Roxy.

"I-I'll put mine on myself..."

After all, having her own disciple put a ring on her was far too strange...

Blushing, Roxy pursed her lips, took the main ring from Cain's hand, and put it on her own left index finger. Then, they placed their hands on the Contract Scroll the clerk had taken out.

"Are you two sure you wish to form a contract? Once the contract is formed, the tracking magic rings will take effect. However, tracking rings are special and can only be bound to one person. They will not work if worn by anyone else."

Cain nodded with an expectant expression. Roxy, meanwhile, was blushing so intensely that she gave a tiny nod, and steam seemed to rise from the top of her head.

This is so embarrassing. Could she stop making it sound like we're getting married...?

As the contract took effect, the blue magic stones on Cain's and Roxy's index-finger rings began to glow. This proved that the wearer's vital signs were normal. If the magic stone on a ring lost all its light, it meant the other person's ring had been damaged or that person had died.

"Now, let me explain another emergency function of the tracking rings. Please pay attention. This is very important, so make sure you remember it."

The clerk's smile faded slightly as she looked at Cain and Roxy and continued in a more serious tone.

"Inject mana into the blue gemstone in the ring for five seconds, then silently recite 'track' in your mind. The magic crystal inside the ring will emit a special mana signal. The holder of the other ring will sense it instantly. At the same time, their ring will shine brilliantly and guide them to the holder of the ring that sent the distress signal."

Cain's eyes lit up slightly.

"Then I shouldn't get lost anymore, right!"

The clerk's mouth twitched.

Why did he keep asking that question? How could anyone get lost with a map and compass...

"O-of course not. The tracking ring will continuously guide its wearer toward their other half. However, this distress signal damages the magic crystal, so please use it carefully to prevent the crystal from shattering."

Cain nodded slightly. After buying the rings, he had originally wanted to buy some more scrolls, but after the sulky Roxy knocked him on the head, he abandoned the idea.

"You two must be a couple. This is a complimentary gift to thank you for purchasing our magic tools. We hope you'll visit us again next time."

Wealthy adventurers willing to spend money were not common. Building a good relationship with them could only be beneficial.

Cain looked at the Tracking Scroll in his hand, thanked her quietly, and tucked the scroll into his clothes.

Roxy looked around the shop some more, then finally chose a finely crafted steel longsword worth 10 Asura Gold Coins, engraved with beautiful gold-thread patterns, and gave it to Cain in return.

"H-here, this is for you, Cain."

Cain took the longsword from Roxy's hand and examined it with a faint smile. It felt somewhat heavy, and while it could not compare to his Demon Blade: Instant Void—

—from the exquisite polish of its blade and its sharp edge, it was clearly a rare and excellent sword. The weight of the blade could increase the force of a swing without sacrificing speed.