### Chapter 33: Rewards and Revelations
#### Quest Completed and Rewards
After surviving the seven-day trial, Kalki returned to his luxurious room at Arcane Nexus University. As he closed the door behind him, a notification from the system appeared before his eyes:
**Quest Completed: Become a popular character in entrance exam**
**Rewards Obtained:**
1. **Adaptive Learning:**
- **Description:** The system can learn and evolve from Kalki's experiences, becoming more powerful and versatile over time.
- **Impact:** This allows the system to unlock new features and abilities based on Kalki's actions and decisions, keeping the readers intrigued by its growth.
2. **Battle Simulation:**
- **Description:** The system can create realistic virtual simulations of battles for training purposes.
- **Impact:** Kalki can practice and refine his techniques without real-world consequences, preparing him for future challenges.
3. **Weapon Crafting and Enhancement:**
- **Description:** The system can craft weapons from raw materials and elemental essences, and enhance existing weapons with additional powers.
- **Impact:** Kalki can create custom weapons tailored to his fighting style and needs, and upgrade them as he gains more resources, keeping his arsenal versatile and powerful.
**Bonus rewards**
1. **Loot Quintuple Coupon:**
- **Description:** This coupon can quintuple the loot obtained from beasts.
- **Impact:** It increases the efficiency of resource gathering, making it easier to accumulate wealth and materials.
- **Time Limit:** One day.
2. **Rank Enhancement Coupon:**
- **Description:** This coupon can increase the rank of loot up to peak rare tier but cannot upgrade peak rare tier to epic tier.
- **Impact:** It ensures that the resources gathered are of the highest quality, enhancing Kalki's overall strength.
- **Time Limit:** One day.
Kalki marveled at his rewards, especially the Adaptive Learning and Battle Simulation features. The possibilities were endless. But what makes shocking is the coupons as he never imagined he would get like that. Unfortunately, he don't know how to use them as there is no information on where to use them. He felt a renewed sense of determination as he planned how to use these new tools to his advantage.
Kalki while enjoying his rewards some people try to plot against him.
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Deep within the Infernal Empire, two powerful figures convened in a dimly lit chamber. The first, a man of imposing stature and draped in regal attire, sat on an ornate throne. Beside him stood a figure cloaked in shadows, their aura emanating a chilling malevolence.
"Reports from the entrance exam are intriguing," the seated man mused, his voice a blend of authority and menace. "This 'Monarch'... he displayed abilities that align with the Apex Mode we have sought for ages."
The standing figure nodded, their voice a sinister whisper. "Indeed. His power is extraordinary, yet he remains hidden among the students. We must uncover his identity."
The seated man clenched his fist, his eyes narrowing. "The Apex Mode must be ours. Ensure that every effort is made to find him. Our plans depend on it. It will become ours Hahahahaaaa..."
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Back at the university, Kalki reluctantly made his way to the bank, Blazing Tempest in hand. He needed to obtain 1 million UC, and pawning his cherished weapon was his only option. As he handed over Blazing Tempest, a pang of sorrow hit him, memories of past battles flashing before his eyes.
"Can't believe you're actually doing this," Yaksha, remarked sarcastically. "All this for a measly 1 million UC? What's the catch?"
Kalki forced a smile, trying to mask his frustration. "I'll get it back. This is just temporary."
Yaksha laughed as the bank officer handing him the money. "Sure, kid. Good luck with that."
Kalki took the money and left the bank with Yaksha, the AI companion in his wristband. Yaksha sensed his sadness. "You did what you had to. Blazing Tempest will be yours again."
Kalki nodded, determination hardening his features. "I swear it. I'll bring it back."
As they walked away, Kalki's resolve only grew stronger. He had sacrificed much, but his journey was just beginning. With his new system upgrades and unyielding spirit, he would reclaim his weapon and face the challenges ahead, no matter the cost.
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Kalki headed to the IS Centre alias Infernal Spire Skyscraper with high hopes of buying a shop to set up his business. However, upon arrival, he faced a daunting obstacle. The cost to buy a medium-sized shop was an astronomical 500 million UC. Realizing he had no other option, Kalki reluctantly decided to rent a shop for 500,000 UC for five days.
Next, Kalki visited Weaponry Shop to buy a suit that could conceal his presence from customers. The shopkeeper, a sly and cunning man, greeted him with a toothy grin. "Welcome, young man. Looking for something special, are we?"
"Yes, I need a suit that can hide my presence," Kalki replied.
"Ah, I have just the thing," the shopkeeper said, pulling out a high-tech suitcase. "This suit is made from nanotech and dark essence fibers from the Dark Continent. Normally, it's 500,000 UC, but I'll give you a discount. How does 499,000 UC sound?"
Kalki's face turned red with anger. "A discount of 1,000 UC? That's nothing! Do you think you're doing me a great favor? You can't even buy diapers with that amount!"
The shopkeeper's grin widened. "It's the best I can do, lad. Take it or leave it."
Seething with rage, Kalki realized he had no choice. He needed the suit for protection and to keep his business dealings discreet. "Fine," he muttered, handing over the money.
The shopkeeper handed him the high-tech suitcase. "Pleasure doing business with you. This suitcase contains everything you need."
Kalki returned to his room, still fuming from the encounter. He examined the modern suitcase, which was sleek and metallic, embedded with advanced biometric locks. Yaksha guided him through the process of opening it. As he placed his hand on the lock, it scanned his biometrics, unlocking with a soft click.
To his frustration, the suitcase contained only a transparent mask. "That lying shopkeeper!" Kalki shouted, ready to storm back to the shop.
Yaksha intervened. "Calm down, Kalki. This mask is more than it seems. It can transform based on your imagination and integrate with your Apex Mode. Just try it."
Skeptical, Kalki placed the mask on his face. Instantly, it responded to his thoughts, morphing into a sleek, black mask that perfectly complemented his Apex Mode. The mask also adapted to conceal his aura, making him untraceable.
Kalki's frustration melted away, replaced by a sense of awe. "This... this is incredible," he admitted.
"See? It's not always about appearances," Yaksha remarked. "This mask will serve you well."
With his new gear in place, Kalki felt ready to tackle the challenges ahead. He knew that setting up his business would be difficult, but with his new tools and determination, he was prepared to face whatever obstacles came his way.
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Kalki meticulously arranged his newly rented shop with various crystals, ores, and medicinal herbs, each carefully selected and displayed to attract potential customers. Despite his lack of interest in understanding kai, he knew that the products he had were valuable and in demand.
#### Shop Inventory and Menu
Kalki created a detailed shop menu, listing each item along with its price and description.
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**Shop Menu:**
**Crystals:**
| Name | Price (UC) | Description |
| Common tier fire essence | 10,000 | Increases mastery by 0.0025% |
| Common tier metal kai essence | 40,000 | 0.001% chance to obtain metal kai affinity (High price due to affinity chance) |
| Rare tier fire essence | 75,000 | Increases mastery by 0.01% and 0.001% chance to obtain fire affinity (for those from the Fire Continent with defective affinity) |
**Ores:**
| Name | Price (UC) | Description |
| Crimson Steel | 15,000 | High durability, excellent for weapon crafting |
| Volcanic Iron | 12,000 | Infused with fire properties, useful for fire-resistant gear |
| Kai Silver | 20,000 | High conductivity, useful for enhancing elemental weapons |
| Phoenix Platinum | 70,000 | Rare and powerful, used in crafting legendary items |
**Medicinal Herbs:**
| Name | Price (UC) | Description |
| Flame Petals | 20,000 | Healing properties, can neutralize fire damage |
| Molten Root | 30,000 | Enhances fire-based abilities and resistance |
| Cinder Moss | 25,000 | Reduces fire damage and accelerates healing |
| Blazebloom | 50,000 | Increases physical and magical resistance, useful in combat situations |
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Each item was displayed on the shelves with clear pricing and descriptions to help customers understand their benefits. The shop had a clean, organized look, with the shelves neatly stocked and the items labeled clearly. The common tier fire essence crystals glowed softly, providing a warm ambiance, while the rare tier fire essence and various ores added a touch of prestige to the setup.
Kalki knew that setting up this shop was a crucial step in establishing his business and earning the funds he needed. With everything in place, he was ready to welcome his first customers and begin his venture in the bustling Infernal Spire Skyscraper.
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