"That pressure just now… way stronger than when Stormterror attacked!"
"Yeah, I could barely breathe!"
"Is this the shopkeeper's true strength?"
"Such overwhelming power—are you, like me, also a denizen of the Immernachtreich?"
Fischl added, full of theatrical awe.
Amber and the others were all visibly shaken.
Especially Amber.
She had always suspected the shopkeeper was no ordinary man.
Now, after Han Feng had revealed a glimpse of his power, her suspicions were confirmed.
Her respect for him deepened further.
Even Lisa's usual calm demeanor had shifted.
Her eyes grew deeper, more serious.
To run such a mystical manga shop, the owner had to be unimaginably powerful.
The Fatui had always been arrogant—
But now they'd run headfirst into an iron wall.
Even one of the Fatui Harbingers, the Lady herself, couldn't withstand a single glance from the shopkeeper.
Fortunately, Han Feng had shown restraint.
He had only aimed to intimidate, so the Lady wasn't injured.
After calming herself, she silently stood up and found a seat in the corner.
She didn't dare harbor a single thought of protest anymore.
At that moment, the look she gave Han Feng was full of reverence.
Now she understood why Jean had shown such respect.
Anyone who could crush a Harbinger with a mere glance… must be something beyond comprehension.
Could Han Feng be some ancient Archon from eras past?
Or perhaps… something even more powerful?
"Wait… If he really is that powerful, then the manga rewards must be real too!"
The Lady's eyes lit up.
There was no reason for someone like Han Feng to lie to them.
She began to look forward to seeing what the others would receive.
Luke quietly found a seat for himself as well.
"Guess it doesn't pay to be arrogant."
He glanced at Anastasia, unconscious once again outside the door.
Two days in a row getting knocked out—now that's rough.
The tension had come quickly—and left just as fast.
Everyone soon turned their attention back to their manga.
But now, there was a deep reverence in their hearts for the man behind the counter.
Another thirty minutes passed.
Because Amber had arrived early, she was the first to finish reading.
"Phew! That was a really great manga… I wonder what reward I'll get?
I hope it's the Fly card!"
Amber's eyes sparkled with anticipation.
Technically, a Fire card might suit her better, enhancing her attack power—
Just like Lisa's Thunder card had matched her lightning element.
But Amber truly wanted the Fly card.
With that card, she could overcome the drawbacks of her glider—
And fly freely at will.
That would help a lot in her scouting duties.
Just then—
A system message refreshed.
[Customer Amber has finished reading Cardcaptor Sakura, and received: Sealing Wand + Fly Card.]
[Sealing Wand: Created by Clow Reed, a wand topped with a beaked eagle's head. Used to command or seal Clow Cards.]
[Fly Card: Grows wings at the end of the wand, allowing the user to fly.]
"Huh? Two rewards?"
Han Feng's tone held a note of surprise.
This was the first time he'd seen two items granted at once.
"System, what's going on?"
[The Sealing Wand and Fly Card must be used together, so they count as a single reward.]
The system responded plainly.
Han Feng nodded in understanding.
The Fly card gave the wand wings, which enabled the user to actually fly.
Without the wand, the card alone wouldn't be usable.
So they came as a set.
That said, it was time for that one incredibly cringey line.
"Boss, what's my reward?"
Amber asked nervously, seeing that Han Feng hadn't responded.
"This reward... you'll probably like it."
Han Feng smiled.
I'll probably like it?
Could it be the Wind Card?!
A spark of excitement flashed through Amber's eyes.
Buzz——
A dazzling beam of light descended from the sky, enveloping Amber in its glow.
The surrounding people all looked over curiously, wondering what the reward would be.
Especially The Lady—she was watching with intense interest.
Moments later, the light dissipated.
Now in Amber's hands was an eagle-headed key and a card.
At the top of the card was the character (Soar).
At the bottom, it read: THE FLY.
And in the center of the card, there was a huge white bird.
"It really appeared! The reward's real!"
The Lady's eyes sparkled with excitement.
She felt like her chance had finally come!
"Wow, two rewards in one go? You're pretty lucky, cutie~"
Lisa said with a playful smile.
Amber was equally thrilled, but the moment she clearly saw the Clow Card in her hand, a trace of disappointment crept in.
"This isn't the Wind Card...?"
"That's the Fly Card. Used with a magical staff, it also grants the power of flight.
That magical staff... is the Sealing Key in your hand."
Han Feng explained.
Hearing that, Amber immediately recalled the scenes from the manga where Sakura frequently flew through the sky wielding her staff.
Wasn't that exactly what she wanted?
Her face lit up in delight—until she looked again at the Sealing Key in her hand and her expression changed.
"Boss... does that mean I have to say that line to unseal it?"
She remembered Sakura always shouting that overly dramatic catchphrase before using her staff in the manga.
It was hilarious when she read it—but having to say it herself?
Amber really didn't think she could say it out loud with a straight face.
"Yes, otherwise the Sealing Key won't transform into the staff."
Han Feng said with some sympathy.
Not everyone was like Fischl—able to say stuff like that without batting an eye.
But all things considered, this wasn't that bad.
Han Feng thought back to those magical girl transformation scenes from his past life...
Now those were the real embarrassment bombs.
If Amber had drawn one of those rewards, she'd probably have died of secondhand embarrassment on the spot.
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