"Then… What do you think about this Another World Mall? Why do they have products that don't belong in my world?"
[You're not qualified to know the answer.]
The robot replied instantly, giving him an idea of what was currently happening.
Clovis asked another question. "In that case, do elves, dwarves, and other creatures from another world exist?"
[You're not qualified to know the answer.]
It repeated the sa answer, which confird his suspicion.
Clovis looked down, falling into deep thought. 'As expected, this might be the situation. Fifty years ago, the world experienced an apocalypse, where the doors to the subterranean world opened. However, there was a ssage that everyone heard at that ti, and it has beco public knowledge ever since.
'The sa words rang in everyone's mind at that ti. It said, "The world has matured. Comncing the simulation." This world that we know of is nothing but a simulation, and if this is the case, it ans that there are more worlds that are currently being simulated.
'If we take a few examples in a rather common world, we have a fantasy world where demons and demihumans exist. There might be a world that has a zombie apocalypse.
'This Another World Mall might get their items from those simulated worlds. This is just speculation, but this Another World Mall is a variable that the owner gives so that it can turn into an unknown variable that can affect this world.
'In the end, it's a simulated world. Unfortunately, I don't have any facts to prove it.
'Still, my grandfather has been chasing after the truth the whole ti. So, he might have been aware of this. It seems that there are more things that I can't possibly imagine hidden in this world.
'And this Another World Mall might be the key to actually finding the truth of this simulation world as well as the connection between other simulated worlds.'
Clovis's expression turned grim. He seed to understand the Another World Mall a bit, but he couldn't help but feel pissed.
Even if he wanted to chase after his dream to beco the greatest explorer who managed to find the truth, it would still be an opportunity given to him through this mall.
'Even so, I still have to move forward. Since I have gotten this key, I should take advantage of it to the fullest and reach my goal.'
Clovis pumped his fists, steeling his resolve. Even though the mall couldn't show him all the clues he needed, he might be able to find sothing if he continued upgrading his mbership.
Still, there was sothing he wanted to try before heading to this new store.
"Blue. You're a robot, right?"
[Yes.]
"Then, can you turn into a humanoid robot?"
[It's possible, but Master hasn't gotten the perks yet.]
"Really? I can modify you in the future?"
[It's possible.]
"Then, if I ask you to have an elf's appearance, do you think you can do it?"
[It's possible.]
Clovis looked delighted by that information. If Kanaria saw him like this, she would definitely stare at him in disgust, thinking he had such a preference.
However, Clovis's intention was elsewhere. Blue's information was provided by the main system that simulated this world, so it ant that if Blue changed his appearance, it would follow the appearance that had been registered in the database.
In other words, he would be able to see the difference between the elf that was known widely in the fairy tale of this world and the elf that was registered in the database. This alone could beco a connection to the world beyond this simulation.
Clovis beca excited and wanted to grow as quickly as possible. "Alright. Guide to this new store."
"Please follow ."
Blue turned around and started moving toward the new store. It was still on the first floor, but its location was a bit further.
When he first ca here, the mall didn't have anything but a single grocery store. But after so ti, Clovis had to walk a bit further before being able to reach this store. It gradually beca a true mall.
To his surprise, the next store turned out to be a restaurant.
"This is…" Clovis looked surprised. Because he was their only custor, he couldn't sll the burning fire or the food's aroma.
However, it didn't seem that they were planning to hide the kitchen since there was a giant air window connecting the dining hall and the kitchen.
At the sa ti, Blue opened the right slot in his body, extending a robotic arm that looked like a snake with claws on the tip.
It was holding the nu.
[Master. Please take your ti looking at the nu.]
Clovis opened the nu and hurriedly took a look at the food they offered, which actually surprised him.
Na: Noodle with sliced duck at.
Effect: Increase vitality by 20% for 2 hours.
Price: 1,500 Otherworldly Coins.
"Are you serious?" Clovis sucked a cold breath. He couldn't believe that there was sothing that could boost his power for a period of ti.
[The noodle is made of special flour that is cultivated under the care of the druids. The duck is a King Duck species that rules over the lake. They contain traces of energy that can boost your body for a period of ti.]
"Interesting." Clovis fell into deep thought after listening to Blue's words. He also took a look at other nus.
Na: Super Fried Rice.
Effect: Increase strength by 10% for six hours.
Price: 1,000 Otherworldly Coins.
Na: Juicy Pork Chops.
Effect: Increase Essence Absorption by 10% for ten minutes.
Price: 750 Otherworldly Coins.
"What? You have sothing that can increase the essence absorption? Doesn't this an if I eat this, my Evolution Rate can beco 25% for ten minutes?"
[No. It's 10% of your total evolution rate. So, your evolution rate will only beco 16.5% instead of 25%. However, if you can upgrade your strength, the at you can consu will beco more potent. It won't be wrong to say that it can boost your evolution rate by at least 100%.]
Clovis looked hopeful. However, he couldn't help but imagine what would happen if Jay and the others ate it.
"Can the evolution rate increase above a hundred percent?"
[There is no prior data.]
"Oh?! I guess it's not that omnipotent. No, should I say that this is more like a simulation? They don't know and want to test it… That's why they created this simulation." Clovis sighed. "I guess I have to try it myself. Then again, it's not like I can suggest this to them right away.
"I have to wait a bit more while introducing more and more items from this mall to them. After they get used to it and our relationship reaches a point where I can openly share the items from Another World Mall, I might be able to test the effect."
[Besides, this restaurant doesn't offer high quality ingredients. Instead, it offers a variety of food like the next nu.]
"Huh?" Clovis was confused at first but when he lowered his eyes, he couldn't help but cough a few tis out of shock.
*Cough!*
*Cough!*
"What the actual hell?!"
Na: Enhancer King Oysters.
Effect: Boosting Libido and Stamina by 20% for three hours.
Price: 4,000 Otherworldly Coins.
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