it was the fourteenth day of the third month in the year 2026
Roy was sitting beside his apartment window, like a noble gentleman posing for a painting while sipping tea.
The sky was blackened by dark clouds, no sunlight could even past through. It was still noon yet it looked like evening has already arrived.
While casually staring up the sky, like a statue inspired by nature and thinking about writing a poetry. He was slowly being swallowed by boredom. He felt his neck turning stiff for staring at the sky for too long.
But instead of drowning himself with descriptive bravado, he decided to pause his imaginary 'painting pose' and went outside for a stroll.
The sky was still dark, still blanketed by dark and angry clouds.
"Come on," he muttered to himself" I didn't bring any umbrella, don't pour all that water now. "
Just as he finished speaking, the sky seem to have inflicted his wish.
The sky was showered by a strong cataract, instantly flooded the drainage corner.
Roy was instantly drenched by the sudden downpour and dashed to a nearby store.
Roy was now trapped outside the store and the strong downpour, leaving him no choice but to temporarily find a shelter.
He looked up at the store, and was surprised that it was actually an Antique Shop.
Leaving him no choice, he went inside the shop.
His eyes were instantly captivated by the store, the place were packed with dozens of antiques.
He wondered the store for almost half an hour, while still mesmerizing the displays.
Then, his interest landed on an old mirror quietl displayed under some old boxes.
He shoved aside the old boxes and
was instantly mesmerized by the design.
The mirrors side frame, covered by thin golden and silver gilt.
Not only the gilded design of the mirror was captivating, the mirror frame was also covered with ornate designs. Carved with Shields and Ancient swords, the ornate of the mirror was like a warrior armored to the teeth.
The antique mirror was really giving an Archaic vibe.
He scanned the mirror for several minutes, still admiring it with awe. He was puzzled how can a human being design such accuracy, he suddenly realized such antique might also cost quite a price.
Roy was hesitating wether to buy it or not, keeping such an antique in his apartment is kinda...off
Still, he noticed that the mirror was covered with cob webs, he realized that the mirror was standing on the same position for a long time and that no one has ever cleaned it.
But even with the cob webs covering the mirror, it became more clear that the mirror was old.
After thinking for a long time, he finally decided.
He picked up the mirror and brought it to the counter. The shop owner was around fifty-sixty years old, even the shop owner can be considered as an antique in the store, though it is not for sale.
The shop owner was fixing an old, antique watch. When he saw Roy coming to the counter, he immediately guessed he was buying something on his shop and put down what he was doing.
The shop owner gave a wry, yet soft smile.
" Welcome, young customer." Said the shop keeper "Does the young gentleman found something interesting in this old man's shop?"
Roy brought up the mirror he had found and placed it above the counter.
" I'd like to buy this please." Said Roy to the shopkeeper
The shopkeeper's eyes immediately scanned the antique Roy placed on the counter.
"This mirror is very old." Said the shopkeeper "I don't even remember where it came from or where i got it."
"So, how much is it?" Roy asked
"Hmm, it's rather pricey." The shopkeeper replied while still scanning the mirro "Well, since you're the first customer today, I'll give you a discount."
"How about 100 bucks? No, 80 bucks should be enough"
Roy was surprised, for such an amazing designed antique mirror, it's actually sold quite cheap. Still, as long as it's cheap then that means it's a win.
"Ok, I'll buy it."
After paying, he was ready to head outside.
When we has about to step out of the door, he immediately realized it was still raining heavily outside.
He immediately felt awkward, he turned toward the shopkeeper with an embarrassed smile.
" Anyway, do you happen to sell any umbrellas?"
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When Roy finally arrived at his apartment, he immediately went into his living room and placed the mirror beside tv, opposite of his living room window.
When he finally placed the mirror, he casually touched the frame, adoring the unique design it displayed, then he touched the mirror.
The moment his fingers touched the mirror, the reflection of the mirror suddenly changed and displayed something like a small diorama.
He immediately jumped back.
"What in the world was that?" He stammered while recovering from the shock.
"Is this some kind of LED screen? Why does it have a wooden frame and they even put numerous designs on it?"
this mirror is quite...strange