Florida Man in Magus World: Unleashing Liberty and Freedom-Chapter 209: Florida Man Caught on Cameras Crying Tears of Joy in Public Store as Wife Buys Him Tight Leather Suit for BDSM Activities

After finishing their earlier shopping, Felix and Diana ventured further into the market area.

The town buzzed with energy as other top-ranked chosen ones explored stores tailored to their unique races. Among the establishments, a massive building with a crimson phoenix signboard stood out from the rest.

Felix's eyes lingered on the phoenix pavilion for a moment, observing the steady stream of top rankers. He glanced around the waiting plaza, half-expecting some of the rankers to loiter in frustration due to a lack of soul coins. To his surprise, the area was deserted. No one seemed lost or idle.

"They're quick to adapt," Felix was impressed by their composure.

"What do you mean?" Diana tilted her head, confused.

"Nothing important. Let's hit the blacksmith next. We need some new gear."

Diana pursed her lips, skeptical. "Can't we just spend your lifespan buying hi-tech equipment from your system store? Why waste our soul coins on tools?"

Felix shrugged. "Who knows? The local blacksmith might have something even my system store can't provide. It doesn't hurt to compare before making a decision."

"…Fine."

Since the phoenix pavilion was crowded, Felix led Diana to a nearby blacksmith shop with a less intimidating appearance.

The storefront was modest, constructed of sturdy oak planks, and the lingering scent of molten metal filled the air. Inside, they found a white-haired dwarf seated behind a heavy wooden counter, puffing on a thick pipe.

The dwarf barely looked up when Felix and Diana approached. He grumbled, "What do ya need?"

Felix scanned the shop, inspecting the disorganized yet intriguing displays. Barrels of weapons lined the room, containing random swords, spears, and axes. Nearby, stacks of full-plate armor and miscellaneous equipment lay in cluttered piles, each with price tags dangling. It gave the impression of discarded scraps, yet Felix's system failed to identify a single item.

Turning back to the dwarf, Felix decided to trust the craftsman's judgment. "I'm looking for protective gear for myself and my wife. Something sturdy for combat, especially against flying enemies."

The dwarf shot back, "What's the purpose of the defensive gears? Anti-spells? High durability? High defensive value? Raw stats? Who or what are you planning on fighting? Cultivators? Mages? Monsters? If the answer is monsters, what kind of monsters?"

Felix was taken aback that the dwarf needed so much information for a recommendation. But thinking back to the giant ant world, Felix told him what he had fought.

"Something durable for flight combat against giant ants that can spit acid. Oh, we might end up fighting a massive centipede too."

At the mention of centipedes, the dwarf's bushy white eyebrows lifted slightly. "Karma Centipedes? Demon God Mao Miaomiao's pets?"

"Yeah, something like that."

The dwarf exhaled a plume of smoke and set his gadget aside. Without another word, he disappeared into the storeroom and returned a moment later carrying two full-body black leather suits. At first glance, the suits seemed ridiculously oversized and poorly designed. Diana's suit appeared to have been made for a human woman rather than a lamia with a serpentine lower body.

As if sensing their doubts, the dwarf smirked, "These ain't ordinary leathers. They adjust automatically to fit the wearer's size and shape. They're designed to counter Karma Centipedes' body-possession abilities. Wear these, and you'll be fine even if a swarm of a million comes crawling. Whether you can kill them or not, though… that's up to you."

Felix's brow raised in admiration. The craftsmanship was far better than he expected.

Diana slithered closer and raised the tight suit, admiring the glossiness and its color, "Can I try it on?"

The dwarf scoffed, "This ain't a clothing boutique. You wanna try? Buy it."

Diana flinched at the rude reply, having the urge to explode. Felix quickly intervened, giving her a quick squeeze to lighten the mood. The snake wife flinched and stopped fuming. She held Felix's hand, which touched her chest, encouraging him to squeeze harder.

As the wife managed to calm down, Felix leaned over to check the price tags and frowned.

"500 soul coins… per suit?"

It wasn't cheap. They could afford them, but their savings might hit rock bottom.

He turned to Diana, trying to reason with her. "Let's get one for you first. I'll manage with what I have for now. We can come back later for mine."

Diana had another idea, "Why not just buy nothing? This is too expensive."

Felix sighed, "We don't know the full mechanics of this town or its stores yet. What if the shopkeepers have hidden rules or limited items that'll disappear forever if we don't buy them now? Right, Jessica?"

Jessica chimed in through the system.

<You're correct. Each storekeeper offers a limited stock of their best wares. If they sell out, those items are gone permanently.>

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Felix's expression stiffened. Knowing this only made the situation worse as they couldn't afford to miss out.

Diana, though visibly frustrated, seemed to realize the same thing. With a deep breath, she made up her mind.

"I'll buy both suits. Use my coins."

Felix blinked in surprise. "Diana?"

"I have more than a thousand coins. I'll pay."

Felix's chest swelled with a mix of pride and gratitude. Back on Earth, no girlfriend had ever offered to pay for anything on a date. Seeing Diana step up like this nearly brought a tear to his eye.

The transaction was quick, and Diana's soul coin balance plummeted from 1,041 to just 41. Both suits vanished into her inventory, and she transferred one to Felix.

The dwarf grunted approvingly before disappearing into the back again. When he returned, he carried two wooden boxes and placed them on the counter. "Take these, too. Promotion deal."

Felix blinked at the unexpected generosity. "What's inside?"

The dwarf smirked. "Upgrade crystals."

"Upgrade… what?" Felix opened a box to find a shimmering purple crystal shard.

"For you phoenix types, you'll need 10 of these to complete your perfect ascension ritual. For your snake lady, she'll need five."

"Whoa… Thanks, sir." Felix bowed sincerely, pocketing the boxes.

The dwarf turned his gaze to Diana, his smirk widening. "Here's some free advice. For every 500 soul coins you spend in a store, you'll earn one upgrade crystal."

Felix and Diana froze as their minds flashed back to the snake shop where they had spent 330 coins.

As if reading their thoughts, the dwarf snorted with laughter.

"Don't look so dumb. The amount accumulates. If you spend 100 today and 400 tomorrow in the same store, you'll still get your crystal anyway. Now quit standin' here gawkin' and get outta my shop!"

Still stunned, Felix and Diana collected their items and hurriedly exited the blacksmith's shop.

While leaving the store, Diana hugged Felix's arm and whispered, "Let's go to the Chrono gym next."

"…"

Felix looked at Diana, who coyly adjusted her dress and purposely exposed her skin. As if his neurons were activated, he wrapped his arm around her hip and puffed his chest, "Let's go. Even if we don't have enough coins for 10 years, we might as well try it!"

Diana giggled. Together with her husband, they continued their exploration to the second largest settlement next to the Phoenix Pavilion.