Aiden was in a park with shadows tightly surrounding him though it was was as if they obeyed his command. The ability he had discovered – Shadow Affinity (Rank E)- was already coming in handy. His mastery of the darkness was growing, he could make it more solid forming barriers or twisting it into spirals that could threaten. The shadows moved around in the way that one would expect an extension of his body to behave.
He tensed his fists tightening them and seeing black strings encircling his arms and then disappearing. The feeling of power that filled him had its downside though and these questions had come to mind.
"System," Aiden called out. Further, the questions generated by the talent giving advice were: "How does one gain more talents? Are there unique ways?"
The system replied in its mechanical robotic tone.
People get talents in various ways. You may unlock talents by:You may unlock talents by:
Zones with the complete of some specific quests related to the talent.
Talent is bought from the system shop using points or other merchandise that is available in the shop.
Finding talent tomes in dungeons, or the otherworldly world outside of the setting.
Skill experience and level achievements as a way of accessing other related abilities in the course of training. "
Aiden absorbed the information. I got the impression there were a lot of avenues of developing one's talents further and each method took time & energy. But now, another concern which is equally important was occupying his thoughts.
After the update of the system, Aiden could see more about the item's stats such as the Potion of Restoration he had previously obtained. He looked at his list and then there was a potion that would cure all known diseases, he thought of the components needed. The system had computed it and displayed every process which the formulation of it entails.
"Now let us see what this potion can work".
Recipe: Drink Potion of Restoration: Rank D
Ingredients: In the case of the Moondew flower, Heartstone crystal, Essence of Life, Shadowvine extract, and Phoenix Feather.
Difficulty: High
Effects: Heals all diseases in existence, brings back lost strength and improves the quality of life.
The ingredients were not so simple to collect but nights ago Aiden has been able to get all those through dungeons and trades. His achievements have also gained him a new rank and combat experience thus making it easier for him to negotiate through the more hazardous regions.
He arranged the items on the table and proceed to the concoction of the potion very carefully. Every step was vital and should the process go wrong in even the smallest way then the whole process would be a failure. He tried towards the first one and the potion only went half way before it fell flat. He attempted it the first time, the second time but this was the outcome every time.
It took him a total of ten attempts to brew one perfect potion." He stood there looking dazed holding the vial with a liquid inside it which had a faint blue light emanating from it. And that was the site to behold and in a first of its kind Aiden felt the pride welling up in him. This potion could flip everything in her life as she knew it up side down.
>That is why system, does this potion have any side effects?
>This Potion of Restoration has no known side effects due to its efficiency It is one of the most demanded alchemical products as it has the property of healing any diseases The Potion of Restoration is also considered one of the most expensive alchemical creations as it is very rare.
Aiden's eyes gleamed. He could sell this potion for a lot of money, but more to the point he could be making this potion saving the lives of countless individuals. Nevertheless, it was an important fact: there were many people in such condition as his mother had been.
"Where can I sale this?" he said more to himself rather than the shop attendant whom he expected would give him the answer, "Up Town."
"Recommendation: Sell it to the 'Eclipse Auction House' which is the largest and most well known auction house in the world.
The Eclipse Auction House – That was exactly what the place was called, Aiden had heard of it. This was a marketplace that was associated with only the unique and exceptional sales such the magical weapons and armor as well as relics. It responded to the needs of the richest and the Gravity influence hunters, but even the M-Rank hunters arrived there in disguise.
The system started giving more details about Omni Central; filling in the details that Aiden has only heard in hushed tones.
The Eclipse Auction House:
Originally created more than 50 years ago, the auction house is owned by a group of managers and several anonymous M-Rank hunters, involved in the company's management. Out of the total new-generation M-Rank hunters, only three are aware of who they are.
Global Reach: The auction draws multipleсrossed customers from around the green and undiscovered continents, kings and queens, the masters of the guild, and the finest hunters.
Security: It is rumoured that an M-Rank squad of hunters is protecting the auction house and its security seems virtually if not completely impenetrable.
Items: THIS REMAINING PARTALSO LIMITED AND ONLY THE RAREST AND MOST EXPENSIVE ARE ALLOWED TO BE AUCTIONED TO POSSIBLE UNLIMITED WEALTH AND RESOURCE.
Aiden was very anxious when he comprehended the consequences that they might face. Should eliminate it there by auctioning the Potion of Restoration, he vowed that he will become a rich man aside from becoming a hunter that is on par with the best hunters in the whole wide world.
"I will have to call them', he said looking at the ceiling of the car. "But once this potion is on the auction block, its infamous once again, there's no going back."
While the system ran its course in the background Aiden retrieved the potion securely into his inventory before going ahead to start preparing for his journey to the Eclipse Auction House. It was therefore getting easier to figure out what he wanted in life; with every passing day he was moving closer to a time when he would be among the top hunters in the world.
However, as a man named James who was dressed in black jeans and a black jacket and black shoes walked through the thick dark bushes of the park his feeling of being followed came back. This time it wasn't a simple repression, it was stronger, oppressive.
He stood still and surveyed the territory, nervously. His senses having become keener due to the change that he has just undergone with his new shadow powers sensed a sudden movement in the far off distance but before he could move towards it the movement vanished. The darkness growling at him thicken due to his discomfort.
"System," Aiden said in a low voice attaching a hint of fear to his voice, "Do you think someone is following me?"
The system paused for a while then replied.
No current threats noted but traces of energy readings left behind probably indicating spying activity- Beware!
Aiden clenched his fists. Which observer of him would have to wait? For now it was the auction and power that he had anticipated and now was the time for him to get it.