The magic cards I made are absolutely flawless!

My magic cards are absolutely flawless! Author: XiXiGun

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Why does this [Summon Card: Goblin] wear a black mask?

"Because it's a ruthless goblin bandit."

"So what's it used for?"

"It can steal your opponent's wallet."

"I'm so pissed! Who taught you to play cards like this?!"

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Card design can be creative, but it shouldn't be so creative that it kills people.

—Excerpt from a victim's memoir

001 This card must have some serious illness!

"Ring~ Ring~"

With a pleasant ringing of a bell, the slightly old-fashioned shop door was pushed open.

The general store is in a classic style, but every part of it bears the marks of the owner's careful maintenance.

The simple layout divides the store into several areas, with only the counter and a few neat shelves.

The orange-red sunset, carried by the cool autumn evening breeze unique to the border of the kingdom, seeped into the shop, casting a thin layer of color on the warm-toned wooden decor.

The newcomer was a young girl dressed in a silver-white military uniform, but unlike a regular military uniform, it looked more like a reserve or student uniform.

The clothing did not conceal the girl's shapely figure; her long, dark hair cascaded down her shoulders, exuding an elegant and noble air.

Behind the counter, Dekan was lounging in his chair.

He had delicate, elfin features, but his eyes were somewhat aloof.

He rested his chin on one hand, holding a bright red apple in the other, staring at the apple in a daze.

The girl went straight to the counter, tapped on the table, and tried to attract Dekan's attention.

Dekan frowned slightly and raised his head.

Soon, his gaze was drawn to the girl's clear, jewel-like eyes.

I couldn't help but linger my gaze on her face for a little while longer.

Okay, I forgive you for interrupting my contemplation of life.

Dekan sat up straight, put on a business-like smile, and asked:

"Do you need to buy anything?"

The young girl, Theresa, hesitated slightly before glancing at the shop twice, then looked at Dekan:

Are you the owner of this grocery store?

"Help me watch the shop."

"Is this card sold in your store?"

Theresa took out a magic card and placed it in front of Dekan.

It is a Tier 1 Goblin Summoning Card.

As the easiest summoning card to create, it is generally very inexpensive.

Due to its extremely weak attributes and effects, Goblin decks are rarely used.

However, Dekan immediately recognized the magic card; it was indeed made by him.

The goblin on the card has a unique outfit.

It was wearing a black mask and holding a strange weapon that resembled a musket.

"It was sold by us, is there something wrong with it?"

"There's no malfunction, but the problem is very serious!!"

Theresa became a little excited for a moment: "Do you know that the entire magic card system of the Royal Capital Hevenlit Magic Academy has been disrupted by this card!"

"Is that so?"

Dekan raised an eyebrow, looking at Theresa with a puzzled expression.

He did indeed mass-produce a batch of bandit goblin cards some time ago and then sold them to a traveling merchant.

I never expected this card to cause such a huge reaction.

He examined the card on the table and confirmed once again that the card was indeed made by his own hand.

"This card is so ordinary..."

Dekan looked at the attributes and scratched his head in confusion.

[The Ruthless Goblin]

[Category: Summoning Card]

[Grade: Blue Rare]

[Class: 1]

Attack: 100

【Life: 100】

[Effect: When this summoned creature is about to deal damage to an enemy, it will prioritize replacing the damage with the forced steal of one of the enemy's items.]

[Note: "M1917 Gangster Smith & Wesson, to solve all your troubles!"]

Dekan looked up at the girl's expression again and suddenly understood why she was so agitated.

Perhaps they were disgusted by this card?

Surely not...

I believe that the card from the real underworld was never actually sold.

"In that case, why don't you just bring a few more bandit goblins?"

If you can't beat them, join them.

Dekan's eyes were full of confusion.

"Who's crazy enough to bring so many Tier 1 cards! And do you even know how much a single Bandit Goblin costs in the capital right now?!"

Theresa was getting a little frustrated. This shop assistant was clearly a complete novice and knew nothing about magic cards!

This card isn't exactly reliable, unrestrained, or invincible.

He's a complete jerk; whatever he gets is entirely a matter of luck.

If you're unlucky, you might only manage to snatch the candy from your opponent's pocket, but if you're lucky, you might just steal their entire card slot!

Bringing this Tier 1 card would be a waste of a card slot, but not bringing the Bandit Goblin would lack a deterrent effect and might even annoy your opponent!

What's this called? This is called involution!

"What should I do?"

"...Do you have any goblin-themed decks?"

Dekan: "......"

"There really is."

He would naturally not refuse if someone was willing to buy his card, especially since this girl had chased him all the way from the academy in the capital to his remote town.

Dekan opened the counter, took out a card album, spread it out on the table, flipped to the last page, and found a second-tier card he had recently made.

"Goblin Sheriff, I recommend you buy this one."

"Sheriff?"

The equally bizarre art style clearly comes from the same genius as the ruthless goblin.

Theresa was puzzled. Although this card was a Tier 2 card, didn't the sheriff and the ruthless bandit conflict with each other?

Dekan didn't say much, he simply took out the card and handed it to her, letting her appraise it herself.

Goblin Sheriff

[Category: Summoning Card]

[Grade: Purple Rare]

[Class: 2]

[Attack 200]

【Life 200】

[Effect: When there are Bandit Goblins nearby, this summoned creature gains the effect of Bandit Goblins and summons two additional Bandit Goblins.]

[Note: "Being a sheriff is just a side job for me; being a ruthless criminal is my real job!"]

"What kind of weird effect is this...?"

Theresa stared at the card's effect, speechless for a long time, showing no trace of the idol burden that comes with being a beautiful woman.

Let's set aside whether this card is overpowered or not.

If four ruthless goblin bandits suddenly charged at her, her choice would definitely be to turn and run.

"I bought it! How much?"

She snapped out of her daze and quickly said to Dekan.

At the very least, this underworld card must not fall into the hands of anyone else!

"...Actually, I don't know much about the prices in the capital. You name your price."