The morning sky was clear as Adam stood by the forge, his hands blazing. The sound of hammers and the occasional crackle of fire filled the air. Ignis was close to the edge of the safe zone, flames dancing across his fingers as he practiced his spells. Nearby, the artisan labored, refining the iron with the work of a master blacksmith.
Adam's
interface rang, warning him of another alert.
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> **System Note:**
> The weekly NPC REROLL feature has been unlocked.
> - Next cost: 100 gold.
> - Subsequent costs: The cost doubles with each use.
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He thought of another way. His random NPC drawing had brought him Ignis, whose S-class power was very important. The system now offers a choice. Spending 100 gold on a second chance at a boss NPC can be a game-changing investment, or a risky gamble.
Adam opened his resource Control menu **, and checked his current resources.
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> **Current resource:**
> - Gold: 315
> - Three: 30
> - Gems: 25
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looks at Ignis and returns to the watch. A reroll can produce another S-rated NPC, or even SSS, but it can also summon a smaller unit.
"No way. Not yet," Adam muttered. He stopped warning for each throw that showed the system wasn't designed for it. abused. He saved his gold for when the chance to pay was right.
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Returning to his warehouse, Adam gave orders to his NPCs. The craftsman continued to make weapons for sale, while the builder invested in expanding the storage space in the main building. With the invasion approaching, resources and weapons were at a premium.
the guards approached and greeted. "My lord, the search has been completed. No threats were found within the safe zone. "
Adam nodded. "Good. Stay alert."
. Ignis joined him shortly after, his yellow eyes shining as he spoke. "Lord, the fire is strong today. "Will I help the artist again?"
Adam shook his head. "Not today, you should focus on preparing for battle. Once the attack begins, your magic will be our first line of defense."
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until noon, the market was full of activity. Adams' guns are still for sale High prices, high demand and low supply available to players.
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> **Buy now:**
> - Spear: 90 gold
> - Reinforced Spear: 170 gold
> - Shield: 75 gold
> **Total money:** 335 gold
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The world was abuzz with speculation about the mysterious dealer who had flooded the market with weapons.
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**CHARACTER 22:** "There are more guns these days. How many guns does this guy have?"
**Kaikoro 78:** "Who cares? I'm trading my cabin for a booster seat. "
**CHAPTER 45:** "Prices are rising. At this rate, elite players can buy anything. "
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Adam's profits were increasing, but he knew their value was not in gold - but in the payment of resources from his powerful **Lord Trader**.
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> **Lord Merchant activated:**
> - Resources returned:
> - Wood: +30
>- Stone: +15
> - Gold: +85
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With 4,444 of the resources returned, the crafting process was no longer delayed, as the addition of gold brought him closer to his next big investment.
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As evening fell, Adam stood outside the house, his eyes fixed on the horizon. The forest outside the safe haven was dark and gloomy, the howls of the distant monsters a reminder of the approaching invasion.
Ignis joined him, his stick still burning "The sky is growing more and more anxious every day," his dark light said softly. "Do you trust your arrangements, my lord?"
Adam looked at him, staring at the glowing door of his interface.
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> **Monster Invasion Timer:** 4 days, 6 hours left.
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Adam said in a low voice: "I don't trust this world. But I trust my strategy. And I trust you. "
Ignis laughed weakly, the fire burning in him "Then we're ready," the workers beamed. "
As the stars came out of the night sky, Adam returned to his interface, his mind already planning his next steps. He would not waste time on the transformation, but when the time came, he would know how to use the gold wisely.
Now his focus was on strengthening the empire. Trade, NPCs and his growing power would be his weapons for future troubles.
And when the invasion began, so did the world See what a true merchant can accomplish.