"Zephyr, we will go to Mr. Harold to sell the items that we don't need, then we will go to the luxury restaurant!" he said.
"Squish!" it replied.
While walking, Jin checked everyone he saw, most of them being C-Rank and F-Rank awakeners. After walking for almost half an hour, they arrived at Mr. Harold's shop.
"Hey, sir, I'm back!" he greeted.
"Kid, you're back! I thought something bad happened. You haven't visited my shop for weeks! I'm glad you're fine," Mr. Harold said with a mixture of worry and gladness.
"You know me, Mr. Harold. I am strong, and I won't let myself die!" he replied, smiling confidently.
"So, what do you have there? I can see that you're happy. Did your expedition turn out great?" Mr. Harold asked, his expression expectant.
"Yes, Mr. Harold. Take a look at this," he said, showing the items he was going to sell, which he had already put in the dimensional pocket.
"Oh, so many mechanical parts and low-grade equipment. And a Dimensional Pocket and a Magic Space Suit? Wait, where did you get these? You can't scavenge these kinds of things," Mr. Harold asked, puzzled.
"I killed some bandits because they attacked and ambushed me while I was scavenging in the Wasteland," he whispered.
"You killed a bandit? How?" Mr. Harold asked, his expression turning to confusion.
"Luckily, I awakened my Aura while fighting them," he said, but it was a lie. He was already awakened.
"Wow! You sure are lucky, kid! This Dimensional Pocket and Magic Space Suit are one of the new versions, so they will fetch a lot in an auction. I estimate around 1,500 High Magic Crystals each for the Dimensional Pocket and 2,000 High Magic Crystals for the Space Suit. The total value of everything you're selling is 21,060 Magic Crystals," Mr. Harold explained.
"What! I'm so damn rich now, Mr. Harold! I want to treat you now!" he exclaimed.
"I appreciate the offer, but I can't leave the store. Sorry, kid," Mr. Harold replied, his expression filled with regret.
"So, do you want me to put them in an auction?"
"No, Mr. Harold. I want to sell them right away. If I put them in an auction, the bandits' companions might recognize this equipment," he said.
"Okay, what about this: I'll only take a 5% fee. It's usually a 10% fee if you want to sell these items immediately," Mr. Harold suggested.
"No, Mr. Harold, take 10%. I don't want to burden you anymore! I am very thankful for everything you've done for me. Now that I've awakened my powers, it's my time to give back!" he said.
"You've certainly grown a lot from that one trip, kid. I'm glad. Your parents would be glad too if they could see you!" Mr. Harold replied.
"Oh, Mr. Harold, I almost forgot. Do you know anything about this metal I got from Saturn's Ring?" he asked, showing Mr. Harold the Aurorium.
"Wow! That's Aurorium, a rare metal used by magicians! That's worth at least 5,000 High Magic Crystals at an auction! Are you planning to sell it too? I might have to close the shop for a day; I don't have enough budget to buy anything else because of the items you're selling today,"
Jin was in a state of shock upon realizing that the Aurorium was worth 5,000 High Magic Crystals, which was five times higher than the price in the System Market, where it was only valued at 900-1,000 High Magic Crystals.
He quickly checked the market, but to his surprise, there was no one selling any Aurorium anymore
"What? No one is selling them anymore!" he exclaimed to himself, trying to comprehend the sudden scarcity.
"Hey, kid! Wake up! Pull yourself together! HAHAHA! Are you in a state of shock? You're rich now! I was also shocked by the things you bought initially! So, how do you want to get paid?" Mr. Harold asked, trying to bring Jin back to reality.
"Yes, sir! I mean, I want the 20,000 High Magic Crystals to be in physical form, and the other 3,454 can be in the new government digital currency," Jin replied.
Beep...
[3,454 High Magic Crystals have been deposited into your account!]
Current Balance:
40 Small Magic Crystals
3,454 High Magic Crystals
"Just wait, I will get the Crystals," Mr. Harold said. After a few minutes, he returned with a dimensional pocket.
"Here, there's a 20,000 High Magic Crystals inside that Dimensional Pocket." He handed over a small, low-grade dimensional pocket capable of carrying 20,000 Crystals.
"Thank you, Mr. Harold! I will go now. I hope one day I can treat you to a meal!" Jin expressed his gratitude, after confirming the contents of the dimensional pocket.
"Sure, sure! Take care, kid," Mr. Harold replied to Jin.
"See you again, Mr. Harold," Jin said, waving his hand as he departed.
After finishing his business at Mr. Harold's shop, he headed directly to the market to see if there was any food to his liking.
"Yo, Zephyr, do you also want to eat delicious food like me, right?" he asked his companion. "Squish!!" Zephyr agreed, expressing its appetite.
After a few minutes of walking, they arrived at their destination, a restaurant selling Earth's delicacies.
"Wow, this place is so different from the other side of Solarium! It's certainly expensive!" he exclaimed, marveling at the upscale surroundings.
"Oh, damn! I forgot to change my clothes. My current attire is not appropriate for this place. I need to change first!" Realizing his mistake, he moved to a less crowded area, away from prying eyes.
After realizing he needed a change of clothes, Jin remembered browsing the system's marketplace earlier. Instead of going back to the market, he decided to check the marketplace for suitable attire. To his delight, he came across a listing for a stylish black suit.
Item Name: Black Suits
Effect: It slightly protects the wearer from attacks and has the ability to slightly boost the wearer's charisma.
"Wow, only 20 small crystals! And it even has effects?!" Jin exclaimed with excitement.
He quickly purchased the Protective Suits from the system market, knowing that it would not only provide him with a stylish appearance but also offer some protection and a charisma boost, which could come in handy in his future endeavors.
With his newly acquired attire, Jin and Zephyr made their way to the luxurious restaurant, eager to indulge in Earth's delicacies for the first time.
The journey through the bustling streets of Solarium only heightened their anticipation, as the sights and sounds of the city filled them with a sense of wonder and adventure.