guardian tales: deviation from the tale

an exotic store

After a long and exhausting experience, we decided to take a well-deserved break at the inn. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by three familiar figures: the little wolf, Elvira, and Karina. Karina, in particular, seemed especially happy to see me and said, "I'm glad you're back." Immediately after, she handed me a plate of food, a warm and welcoming gesture that I deeply appreciated.

After enjoying the food and company, I decided it was time to retire for some rest. I found a quiet corner of the inn, covered myself with a blanket, and almost immediately sank into a deep, restorative sleep.

When my eyes opened, I found myself staring up at an android with a black face mask, bright blue hair, red eyes, and ears resembling drills, standing right above me. Although I was unsettled not knowing how long they had been watching me, I tried to remain calm and asked as calmly as I could muster, "What do you need?"

The android responded in a robotic tone, devoid of emotion yet somehow friendly, "Welcome to Heavenhoold, bearer of the sword." It then stood up and extended a hand towards me. I was surprised that despite its mechanical appearance, its hand felt so human to the touch. It was certainly an incredibly detailed and well-designed android.

I got up, picked up my little friend, and carefully placed it on my head before following her out of the inn. She pointed to a cleared area and explained, "When you find a place like this, it means you have the opportunity to build something." In her hands, she held a strange rectangular platform with drawings of different types of structures representing food, drink, and leisure places. With a gentle touch, I selected a market on the platform. I felt a soft sensation, as if I had pressed a very delicate button. Immediately, the android took out a hammer from its compartment and began working on constructing the market I had chosen. As she worked, she said, "You can order the construction of something else if you wish. Currently, we are two androids, so we can carry out more than one construction at a time." This revelation left me feeling a bit overwhelmed, and I asked her, "What about those who appeared to threaten us? There were at least nine!" The android simply shrugged, not pausing in her work, and continued with the construction of the market.

While she was immersed in her work, Karina spotted me and greeted me warmly. Without wasting time, I returned her greeting and took the opportunity to share with her the information about the new constructions. "Isn't there a source of blood anywhere?" she asked, her fangs peeking out as she considered the possibility. But I quickly shook my head, dispelling her illusion. Then, she changed the subject, "Anyway, the knight plans to go to Kamazon, would you like to join us?" Her proposal filled me with excitement and curiosity, and I couldn't resist the temptation to join the adventure. So, eagerly and anxiously, I accepted and decided to join Abdiel, Karina, and Elvira on their journey.

Upon arrival, we found a space that looked like a large store, noticeably devoid of people. Its interface actually bore a striking resemblance to that device the android had provided me, equipped with buttons and all the facilities for a completely autonomous service. Abdiel, with his usual unflappable demeanor, headed without hesitation towards the weapon section and stayed there, carefully examining every detail. He then turned to me, his words flowing with the calm that always characterized him: "You could accompany Karina and Elvira to the clothing section. You might find something of interest there..." And with that, he handed me some gems. Feeling a surge of excitement that made my tail wag eagerly, I went exactly where he had indicated.

Upon arrival, I immersed myself in the experience of trying on new clothes, exploring the various styles and trends on offer. There were even dyes and hairstyle recommendations, adding a new dimension to the experience. As I changed, I also experimented with some styles alongside my friend. However, despite our efforts, we weren't completely convinced with the clothing options available.