Chapter 374, Whoever Moves Gets Cut
To be able to create objects, even life, isn't that much different from creating a small world.
However, the things created in the extradimensional space.
Can only be used within the extradimensional mansion, while items brought in from outside can be taken back out.
The servants aren't truly living beings either, and they cannot leave the extradimensional mansion.
Anyone entering the mansion from the real world can come and go freely.
"This makes sense, I suppose."
What is created is, after all, ultimately false.
But the fact that it functions even within its own small world is already quite remarkable.
Now that I think of it, spending 570 gold coins on this skill book doesn't feel like a loss.
"It allows for moving in items, storing forces—everything I wanted is doable."
When I bought the book.
The idea was to be able to quickly mobilize forces. While the book doesn't mention storing troops explicitly, it does mention people can enter and leave freely.
And it's a spell meant to meet a team's needs for an outdoor camp.
That implies troops could be fully stored within it.
It basically meets all my expectations.
Knock, knock, knock~!
The door was knocked, and a staff member's voice came from outside.
"Guest, the ship is about to dock, you can take off your cloak now."
That was quick!
"Oh, alright!"
He removed the black cloak and put back on the 'Illusion Veil.'
He opened the door and returned both cloaks to the staff member outside.
Then, along with the others, he queued up to head to the deck.
By now, dawn had arrived.
Ships were leaving the port, and workers were busy loading cargo.
A hive of activity.
The consortium's ship docked, and everyone began disembarking in an orderly manner.
Unlike Wu Heng.
After removing their cloaks, many of the others recognized each other, exchanging greetings, or directly discussing the auction and bulk purchases.
It seemed that there wasn't much secrecy to the consortium's auctions.
People could openly talk about them.
Wu Heng called for a carriage and headed directly to the guild.
...
Upon entering his office.
Andviel was already sitting at the desk organizing documents.
When she saw Wu Heng return, she immediately smiled, "Master, you're back!"
"Mm! Why are you here so early?"
"I got up early, so I came by sooner." Andviel replied, then continued to ask, "Master, how was the auction last night?"
The two little maids at home knew he was attending the auction last night.
He had also instructed them to make up an excuse if anyone asked where he was.
The likelihood of problems arising was low anyway—it was just one night; who would come looking for him at such a time?
"Pretty smooth—it's hard to have a bad time when you're spending money!" Wu Heng replied.
Andviel chuckled, poured him a cup of tea, and placed it on his desk, "Master, have you had breakfast?"
"I'll eat when I get back."
"Alright, I'll have Minnie prepare something nice for you."
After spending some time at the guild, Wu Heng got up to leave.
Walking down the hallway, he ran into 'Sheila Grey' coming in from outside.
"Sheila Grey, slacking off, huh? You're late today." Wu Heng greeted her first.
Sheila Grey's expression froze for a moment, she glanced up and down at him, and asked suspiciously, "You got into trouble again?"
"What's that supposed to mean?!"
"Then why are you here so early?"
Wu Heng was speechless and didn't bother replying. Instead, he asked, "Nothing happening with the guild lately, right?"
"Not much, just some trouble with pirate attacks on shipping routes lately, causing some losses," Sheila Grey said after thinking for a moment.
Wu Heng frowned.
According to the pirate lady 'Philipa,' the Blank Envelope provided her with information on shipping routes.
So they shared route information with other pirates too?
"No plans from the steward's side?"
"Nothing for now. We'll probably receive targets from above in a few days. Then we can discuss and work together to meet those targets."
"Alright." Wu Heng nodded.
"Mm." Sheila Grey looked at him, then asked, "What are you doing heading out this early?"
"Uh, investigating a fugitive."
Sheila Grey eyed him with suspicion but nodded, "Alright, take care."
"Got it. If there's any intel, let's exchange it."
"Will do!"
...
Leaving the guild.
Wu Heng didn't linger and took a carriage straight back home.
As soon as he opened the door and entered.
Minnie ran over in a flash, leaping into his arms.
She nuzzled into his chest and asked, "Was the auction fun?"
Wu Heng held her as he sat down on the couch, his hand slipping under her clothes, gently stroking her smooth belly, "It was alright. The auction itself wasn't that exciting, but there were some fun things on the ship."
Minnie was intrigued, "What kind of fun things?"
"There were casinos, taverns, dances... it was lively."
"Dances? Did you dance with someone?"
"Everyone at the auction wore cloaks, so how could anyone dance? It was just performers dancing on stage."
"Was it good?"
"Not bad. The outfits were revealing—pretty captivating," Wu Heng replied.
"Oh, sounds interesting."
"Next time, I'll take you and Viel there."
"Master, you're so good to us," Minnie said playfully.
Wu Heng patted her waist gently, "Go get the bath ready; I want to take a soak."
"Okay, Master."
Before long, the bath was ready.
After a comfortable soak.
He headed straight to the study.
...
Sitting at his desk.
Wu Heng took out everything he had bought.
His gaze landed on the two most valuable items.
[Spatial Sachet][Silentblade Cursed Sword (Oddity)]
[Spatial Sachet]
(Description: A tool inscribed with spatial magic, containing an internal storage space of 100 cubic meters.)
From the description, it wasn't much different from a spatial ring.
The main difference was the storage capacity.
Wu Heng held it, channeling his mental power into the item, and instantly accessed the space inside the sachet.
The interior was enormous, empty, with nothing inside.
Given its exorbitant price of 9,000 gold coins, the Spatial Sachet's value surpassed that of regular magic items.
But its utility was undeniable.
Just like that couple had said.
Even for merchants, the space was large enough to carry goods.
Earning back the investment within a few years might be an exaggeration, but it was definitely a long-term tool to improve trading efficiency.
By buying it, Wu Heng could better exchange materials between the two worlds, instead of constantly opening the dimensional gate and having skeletons haul goods bit by bit.
Setting aside the Spatial Sachet, he then turned his attention to the second item, the cursed sword.
[Silentblade Cursed Sword (Oddity)]
[Category: Oddity]
[Effect: Attacks any moving life unit within a 10-meter radius.]
[Drawback: Cannot distinguish the wielder.]
(Description: One of the cursed swords, avoided by many due to its peculiar nature, as no one wants to be its master.)
Wu Heng frowned as he read the weapon's description.
It attacks all moving units.
And the drawback is that it cannot differentiate the wielder.
What does that mean?
If I hold this sword, neither the enemy nor I can move?
Whoever moves, gets cut?