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Chapter 1: The All-For-You shop (part 5)

“I must say you that your set is pretty cool, but not perfect.” said Chun, “We have had a piece of leather and we even don’t know to which creature of that leather is. However, it’s a wonderful material, extremely tough and sustainable, is not burnt, frozen or cut by normal ways. We have spent a lot of time and effort making something useful out of it. At last, we have made something, parts of you set. They are the pair of boots, pair of shoulder guards and a pair of arm guards but not body guard. We had to use another leather to make the body guard. Therefore, it is not perfect. Whatever, it may be a good choice for you.”
“I also think that.” said Heracles.
“So, I confirm that you chose these, right?” said Chun.
“Yes, we are.” They answered.
“I will note it here.” said Chun. He wrote something into his notebook, “People in our industry have a motto: Something is made of just only for someone.” said Chun mysteriously, “We always believe in it.” Chun closed his notebook, raised his head, looked them and smiled.
Heracles and Gwen looked at him. Though they didn’t fully understand what he means but what he said seemed right. They nodded. Chun smiled. “Take off your sets and leave them here then I will let you to class uniforms.” he said.
“Wait us moments.” they said. Then they quickly walked into cubicles, took off. Chun helped them to hang their set on hanger near that then he led them go.  
“Where is Amelinda?” said Heracles, broke out the silence.
“She is with Chin now. Chin will help her to have things she wants. She is great person, a daughter of tree nymph.” said Chun, smiling.
They got pass the central area of the hall. There were class uniforms, pants, button-up jackets, white shirts and canvas shoes. The pants and jackets only had two colors, black or dark blue and they looked almost the same.
“As you see here seems to have no differences in male class uniform.” said Chun, “They look almost the same but their sizes and materials which you can’t discover by your eyes. We are not allowed to change its design. However, if you pay attention on buttons, you will find a little difference. We try to make them highlights, twinkling or not, normal metal, silver or gold, and” Chun lowered his voice, whispered “enchanted or not. However,” Chun raised his voice, “It’s only made if you order in advance.”
“Maybe we will try some.” said Gwen.
“You are welcome.” said Chun, smiling. “I will let you do it yourselves and if you need any help, please call me.”
Chun hurriedly left coming to the front door because someone just stepped in the shop.
“Welcome to All-for-you.” his voice echoed.
“So let try them.” cried Gwen and Heracles, ginning.
They hurriedly grabbed some of uniforms there, made their ways in cubicles, put on then walked out and showed front of the others. It’s very interesting for them who were still the children and the feeling in the uniform made them feel happy. Later, they both chose for themselves each two class uniforms. Chun appeared right after that.
“Have you chosen what you like?” asked Chun.
“Yes, we are. They are here” Heracles and Gwen answered in unison. 
“Okay, I will note them.” said Chun, took up uniform, observed then wrote into his notebook.
“Maybe Amelinda’s done too. Please wait me awhile. I will bring her back.” said Chun.
“Okay.” spoke Heracles. Chun hurriedly strode off.
“Heracles, Gwen, do you try on them our uniform.” squealed Amelinda, rushed into them as she saw them, “They are so beautiful. I have to spend much time to decide what I should buy. What about you both? How your outdoor and class uniforms look like? Here is my class uniform. It is a set of a shirt with sailor style collar, a pleated skirt, a pair of shoes, neckerchief or bow. I’m even recommended to buy a short jacket to wear with them. It makes me look nicer. Therefore, I decided to buy it.”
“Look! This is my outdoor uniform.” Amelinda continued saying, “I feel very comfortable as I wear it, silver arm and shoulder guards, leather boots and body guards.” She was so excited that she brought everything she chose to show them. 
“Let leave these here. I will look after them for you.” said Chun.
So where will we go now?”
“Something is waiting for you on the first floor. There someone will help buy others you need.” said Chun.
“Where on the world the first floor?” snapped Amelinda, “I thought this shop has only one floor.”
“It’s not like what you see at outside.” said Chun, “Please go to the end of this way. It has stairs at there. Come back as you had all things you need. Everything is paid here on ground floor.”
“You will lead us to there, right?” asked Heracles.
“No, I won’t. This is my place. You have to go yourselves. As you come there, someone will help you” said Chun.
Heracles looked at his friend. “We go.” he said, “See you later Chun.”
“Bye Chun! Bye Chun.” said Gwen and Amelinda.
!!! The above post is a draft of my first book on Heracles, Heracles and the Nemean lion in Hippocoon land. Its content can be omitted, modified or replaced. If you want to read the full version, click here buy a ebook: Heracles and the Nemean lion or click here to a paper book: Heracles and the Nemean lion by Hung Nguyen !!!



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The first epic in the Heracles and the Twelve Labors series — witness Heracles' legendary battle against the invincible lion. A tale of strength, fate, and immortal valor.

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The second chapter of the Heracles and the Twelve Labors series. Heracles faces the monstrous Hydra — a dragon-like beast with many heads, each reborn from the last. A mythic journey of courage, strategy, and divine challenge.

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