Chapter 8: Into The First Ground
Callum and Alexa headed for the Power Trade Centre, which wasn't far from their mansion. Since Alexa could drive, there was no need to ask anyone for assistance.
Their first stop was to meet the Skill Trading Expert Magnus had already contacted. After the quick introduction, they moved straight to the PTC.
The Power Trade Centre was a renowned trading company in the metropolitan heart of Optal Mesa Refuge. Many hailed it as the prime destination for purchasing Skill Packs, Weapons, Items, and trading Loot retrieved from the Grounds.
The structure loomed above them—a lofty skyscraper with nearly twenty-five floors, an unmistakable symbol of prestige and might.
"It's the best in Optal Mesa," Alexa told Callum as they approached, "but there are other Skill Trading Centres that are twice as good. They're just not located in our Refuge."
"How many Refuges are in Glory Expanse?" Callum asked, curiosity piqued.
"Thirteen Refuges. Optal Mesa isn't even in the top five, ranking-wise. But we're doing alright," Alexa answered confidently.
"Damn. For a city this big and advanced not to be in the top five, the higher ones must be something else," Callum nodded thoughtfully.
"And powerful too. When you've got the strongest guilds, the richest men, and the fiercest young talents... well, the top is yours by default," Alexa said with a knowing smirk.
"True that," Callum replied.
They parked in the underground lot and proceeded into the building alongside the man Magnus had assigned to them—Sir Alister.