Shi Tian was secretly alarmed when the values of his monsters were significantly lowered compared to the previous person.
Previously, the person in front of him had exchanged for 3 monsters but was given 600 Eons. Not only were the monsters lower than what he had offered, but even the monster parts were inferior to the one Shi Tian had presented.
Yet the final evaluation that his amount and quality of parts were subpar compared to the previous person.
How could Shi Tian not be alarmed by such a price cut down?
"I'm sorry, but why is it only 480 Eons?" Shi Tian asked politely, not showing an ounce of displease on his face.
"Are you a mercenary?" Suzy instead asked.
Shi Tian shook his head in response.
He was not registered as a mercenary, and Benmos wasn't either, so it was a given that he did not have a badge to prove he was a mercenary. Even if he wanted to deceive or lie, there should be enough proof to support it.
"You're not a mercenary, so you won't receive any discount or benefit associated with it. And seeing how you're missing an arm, it's clear that your survival ability isn't that great either. Hence, I'm already being generous to offer you 480 Eons." Suzy sneered coldly, showing a clear disdainful expression on her face.
"Very well then," Shi Tian nodded his head and said calmly.
Though inwardly, it was unknown as to what he was thinking since he was being treated as a stray rat.
Sometime later, Shi Tian accepted the 480 Eons after handing over the monsters and left the exchange center.
With 480 Eons in hand, Shi Tian proceeded to open up the device to search for information on how to become a mercenary.
Being a mercenary was quite simple and doesn't require any form of identification. So long as one is capable of surviving, then they can earn a badge to prove their mercenary status.
In addition, the mercenary was not under the control of the government, at least that was what it was showcased to the public.
'Mercenary's my option to earn some money without being surveilled by the government. But I need to look for a reliable mechanist to get a replacement for my right arm.' Shi Tian thought to himself.
Without having the functionality of two arms, it was going to be difficult to proceed forward.
Being discriminated against for being a cripple was the last thing on his mind. It was the fact that missing an arm was equivalent to announcing to everyone that he was injured and should be targeted.
Just the previous two incidents alone with Benmos and Suzy have proven to Shi Tian that this world was still unfriendly as it was in the past. Or probably even worse now.
Shaking his head, Shi Tian glanced around and searched for a map guide. Instead of asking Krissie for directions when she doesn't even know much herself, it was better to look manually.
"Forget it, I'll just walk around to explore for now," Shi Tian muttered softly. He was going to be staying in Gearits City for quite a while anyway, so knowing the terrain of Gearits would be beneficial for him in the long run.
Time slowly passed by, and he had begun to explore a few miles of Gearits already.
And although it was called the outer zone, it was still a large amount of acre that needed to be covered, and he was starting to realize that most people would be carrying around firearms, almost as if it was a natural thing.
The only difference was that the air pollutant within Gearits City seemed to be suitable for humans since not a single person was walking with a mask on their face compared to the campsite outside.
After walking for some more time, Shi Tian noticed a mechanical shopping mall. It was the same as those malls that had many different kinds of clothes available for them to choose from, except the merchandise was no longer the same.
Accessories and non-essential items were no longer prioritized. Instead, it was the survival kits and equipment or devices that could assist one in the wilderness.
Entering one of the mechanist stores within the shopping mall, Shi Tian began to browse through any good mechanical right arm.
And due to the shabby appearance of Shi Tian, the employees of the store didn't even bother to assist him after giving him a single glance. To them, Shi Tian was but another poor man, looking for something cheap, meaning their bonuses won't even be much.
Since Gearits City is pretty much a secured safe-zone city, people are starting to relive their life as normal and care more about money than anything else. It was the cold hard truth that money makes the world go round, even in an apocalypse setting.
Despite the prejudiced glances and thought process of others, Shi Tian had long gotten used to it and was immune to such things.
He minded his own business and searched for a suitable mechanical right arm that was within his purchase limit.
As Shi Tian inspected the numerous types of mechanical right arms available in the shop, he heard a loud commotion from outside.
"Curses, why is my father forcing me to come to this rundown shop? All I did was shatter a few of his antiques that are outdated as hell. Who would even care about antiques when the world is filled with monsters?"
"Young Miss, please refrain from the outburst. We are in public, and if your father heard rumors of this again, then it won't be just this punishment alone."
"Tsk, my father must have gone crazy to even maintain a shop in the outer zone. Everyone here is poor and weak as hell. They aren't even qualified to see me."
It was a commotion of a typical spoiled brat, ranting and screaming everywhere, throwing a fit as if they are the only one present.
'I better hurry up and leave as soon as possible.' Shi Tian thought to himself, unwilling to get embroiled in this kind of mess.