Chapter 10 - Price

Cyril's memories of the future events started showing up in his head.

He finally recalled an incident that would last for about 3 weeks before it was settled by the top guilds in their country and other powerful Awakened.

He can recall that their country, the Republic of Veprus, received help from one of their strongest allied nations, the Traoland Archipelago.

Apparently, that nation will have the highest number of S-Rank Awakened during that time.

He can remember that they've even sent three of them to help their country stabilize the cities that were destroyed by the vampires.

'Those vampires are terrible… They killed nearly 80 thousand people at that time…'

There has never been an incident where the Magical Beasts or Creatures inside the Arcane World have managed to come out. That day in the year 2136 would be the first time in the whole world.

After this incident, he can remember the new rules implemented by the associations about the handling of the purple crystals or the entrances.

It will become even more strict and many guilds would be unable to purchase new and high-class crystals.

Aside from that, the Awakened Association of the government would actually gain more power due to this incident.

They would change their internal structure and there will be tons of benefits for the Awakened if they decided to work with the association instead of the guilds.

This is the time that he actually joined the Association. It was a good decision considering his weak abilities but was still messed up because of that woman.

Sigh~

Cyril took a deep breath to clear his mind as he looked at the train's window.

They are getting near to Rosine Academy where Karen is studying…

[ Laran Station… Laran Station. ]

They heard the calming voice from the train's intercom reminding them of their location…

As the train stopped, Cyril had an urge to have one final glance at Karen…

Whoosh~

The door opened as the passengers started getting out… However, as soon as he glanced in her direction, the young girl actually looked at him as well!

He's sure that they met each other's eyes!

'That's weird…'

Their first meeting should be in the next two years when he was about to give up working as an Awakened and start working at a factory instead.

'Well… Perhaps, I'm just too handsome? Hmm… That must be it.' Cyril joked to himself to change his mood.

Anyway, this is probably the last time that they'll meet again.

'Or not… She'll be working as Awakened as well… Ugh.' Cyril scratches his head after realizing this.

In the end, he'll just deal with such matters one at a time.

For now, he just wanted to meet his Aunt Bonnie and help her live a good life. After all, she sacrificed so much for him when he was still growing up.

Time passed quickly as Cyril was busy with his mobile phone refreshing his mind about the value of money, the companies he remembers that would be successful, the guilds he needs to be wary of, the black market, the Artifacts that would be very useful for him, and the location of some purple crystal that will be sold for a high price.

The last part is one of the most important. He can recall a blog that he read about a factory worker who managed to find a purple crystal.

The crystal was actually embedded in a tree near their smoking area. By law, the crystal should be the property of the company… However, he kept it a secret and sold the mid-class crystal to the Association telling them that he found it in the public park.

Since it's a public place, the Association wouldn't mind it. Anyway, they are fully aware that people would do forbidden things but they are letting them off since they are still the ones benefitting from it.

After all, getting these crystals from these low-class individuals would be easier than purchasing them from the big companies that would haggle with them endlessly.

'I couldn't recall most of them… I'm not even sure about the dates. Haa~ I guess I need to buy a Crystal Hunter soon.'

[ Steyna Station… Steyna Station. ]

Finally, Cyril heard his station.

As soon as he got out of the train, he found a place where he can ask Xagan, who is now looking bored while looking around the place.

"Sir Xagan… If I wanted to steal an Artifact. How much will it cost me?"

Cyril suddenly asked which excited the demon. It was finally his time to take more of his remaining life span.

"Ho~ That's an interesting deed, Contractor. You are finally learning how to use your remaining life. Kekeke…"

The demon appears to be delighted as he continued.

"It will depend on the location of the item and the power of its guardians."

"I see… That makes sense. How about the Starlight Flux Artifact… It's the name of the Rank A Invisibility Ring that I've heard about. It should be within this country. I can give you places where it is possibly located." Cyril answered as he left the station to find a bus.

"Don't worry… Telling me its name is more than enough. Hmm… It's quite near and the guards haven't even reached the level of a decent Awakened. Anyway, I can get it for you for only 1 year and 6 months… and NO, I can't decrease the price. This is not a matter whether I'll get it instantly or not."

"Yes… Yes… I understand…"

Cyril replied and smiled helplessly. It was quite expensive.

In the end, he decided to just note it for now and wish for it depending on what will happen in his Awakening.