Chapter 17: Start Small.
A path to power. It existed, and Dante saw it. All he has to do is replace parts of his body with bionic implants, and with Volcan upgrading them, he would one day become capable of using Type 5-6 with no restriction.
He still lacked the funds to do it, and there was no guarantee that his enemies wouldn't find him before he accumulated enough power. Nevertheless, it was no longer impossible. The chance was in front of him. All he has to do is grasp it.
"... I need a job..."
Time and money, he needed both right now. His time would run out if he were to be captured by Eidolon and at most he could extend it by keeping a low profile. Money, however, was much more in his control.
[I have gathered a list of professions that would allow you to gather the most funds in a short time.] A new screen popped up as Volcan spoke. [I suggest becoming an Eidolon board member. It is the fastest way toward wealth.]
The list contained some of the most ridiculous titles one could read. Chief executive officer of the Eidolon Investment Bank, chairman of Titan Forge's board of directors, and the funniest of them all, president of The Radmir Union.
'Volcan,' Dante found himself smiling, for some reason. 'If we pick anything on this list as our goal, a million years would pass before we succeed.'
[... oh...]
Being the CEO of the world's largest bank, a board member of the world's biggest arms manufacturer, or the president of the world's most powerful nation, those jobs would give him pockets so deep he could die from falling inside them. Unfortunately, those positions had their occupants chosen from the start, and a nobody like him would never get close enough to even compete for one of them.
[In that case, what is your plan?]
Dante thought for a moment, then started walking.