Chapter 8: Claim the Reward and Recruit the Third Crew Member: A Gunslinger
Inside the Voidreign ship, as the moonlight shimmered over the sea, Jessie sat cross-legged in his private cabin. The faint hum of the ship's magical core pulsed through the wooden floors. He took a deep breath, his eyes calm yet filled with anticipation.
"System," he spoke aloud. "Claim the rewards from the last mission."
A translucent blue screen materialized in front of him, showing a summary of the rewards:
Sword Inheritance Skill Book (Suitable only for women)
1x Super Soldier Serum
1x Myriad World Crew Summoning Ticket
Jessie nodded with satisfaction. "The sword skill book—give it to Kuina," he commanded. "And prepare the serum."
With a faint hum, a small silver box materialized in front of him. Inside was a sleek, glowing vial filled with a blue liquid—the Super Soldier Serum. Beside it, a sealed book pulsed with ancient energy, runes glowing softly across the cover.
He reached over to the console on his desk. "Pandaghost, call Kuina. Tell her to come here."
Moments later, soft footsteps echoed from the hallway. The door creaked open, and Kuina stepped in, her forehead glistening with sweat. She had just finished another intense session in the ship's gravity training chamber, a room Jessie had specially constructed to accelerate physical growth and resilience.
"Jessie, why did you call me?" she asked, slightly panting, her white gi slightly damp from the workout.