Chapter 41 - 40 : Leaving Paris
Sora walked through the bustling streets, his thoughts focused on the task ahead. The Auction House loomed in the distance, its towering structure standing as a testament to the importance of gear and resources in this new world. He quickened his pace, eager to secure what he needed before time ran out.
As he entered the Auction House, the atmosphere changed instantly. The sound of haggling filled the air as traders and adventurers bartered for rare items and gear. Sora scanned the listings displayed on holographic panels, searching for the equipment that would give him the edge he needed.
"Alright, let's see," he muttered, pulling up the gear categories. He needed to make this count.
He started with armor. His current gear, while functional, was only level 50 and for the kinds of challenges he would face in the coming days. Level 60 items were essential, and he wanted a mix of epic and unique pieces to ensure he wasn't just prepared for the immediate war, but for future battles as well.
He carefully browsed through the options, filtering by quality and attributes.
An epic leather chestplate with high agility and mana resistance caught his eye. Perfect for his speed-based fighting style. He immediately bought it, then moved on to the boots, gloves, and accessories.
Auctioned weapons could be purchased immediately by paying the requested amount if the seller put one. Usually it was quite expensive. Otherwise, he would have to wait for the end of the auction and bid higher than others.
Piece by piece, Sora upgraded his gear, selecting items that would not only enhance his physical abilities but also provide a way to hide his mana fluctuations and aura.
Satisfied with his new purchases, Sora shifted his focus to weapons. His [Ruyi Jingu Bang] was a powerful weapon, but sometimes versatility was key. He picked up a few weapons in case of unknown situations—a pair of daggers with a unique passive skill that allowed mana-infused strikes and a long spear designed to channel large amounts of energy through its length. He even got a gun that could use mana to shoot enemies.
He didn't splurge, though. Even with around 15 million gold, he knew better than to blow it all on level 60 gear.
Finally, he pulled up a list of miscellaneous items, training tools, and potions. Kara's growth had to be a priority. She was too far behind, and the gap between them would only widen if she didn't catch up quickly. He added a set of training potions to his cart—ones that would help increase stamina and resistance to pain, vital for the body-forging process he had in mind.
With the gold left, he bought level 70 items, but he didn't have enough gold for everything he wanted.
"Alright," he said under his breath, "that should do it for now."
As he finalized his purchases and exited the Auction House, he checked the time. "Still got a few days ahead of me. Time to get my Human Resources Assistant job leveled up."
Sora made his way toward the Job Hall, the large building standing just as busy as the rest of the city. His goal was clear: reach a higher level in his job. It would be crucial for gaining the trust he needed from Kara and ensuring their partnership could thrive. As he entered the hall, he was immediately greeted by thousands of job postings. Contracts—thousands of them, waiting to be signed.
Perfect.
He wasted no time, moving from office to office with lightning speed. He presented his job token, rushed through the formalities, and vanished just as quickly, leaving the workers stunned in his wake. At one office, an older woman looked at him in bewilderment as he rattled off his credentials and signed three hundred contracts in under a minute.
"You... you're done already?" she asked, blinking in disbelief.
"Yeah," Sora replied with a smirk. "Need to move fast. Got more places to be."
And with that, he was gone, leaving the woman staring after him in shock.
This was the routine for the rest of the day. Office after office, signing contract after contract, and leaving a trail of bewildered employers in his wake. He moved like a blur, breaking speed limits with his newfound strength and agility, pushing himself to cover as much ground as possible.
After visiting all 1,255 offices in Paris, he finally slowed down. Three days passed in the blink of an eye with all the running and signing. Looking at the horizon. Sora pulled up his job menu, his eyes scanning the progress.
| [Job: Human Resources Assistant (Level 62)] |