Later at night.
Lukas sat on his bed in his room as a system window hovered before him.
[Completion points: 35cp]
"Seems like I managed to haul a slightly good amount of completion points"
Lukas looked at the total completion points he had acquired from the missions he had completed, including the completion point form the extra reward.
<Dude what makes you think that amount of Cp is slightly good, bro you are way too broke> Ava replied with a squint.
"Broke?" Lukas looked at Ava with confusion.
<Don’t worry, just wait till you check the store> Ava replied
"Are things in the store really that expensive?" Lukas thought as he looked at his hard-earned Cp.
"There should be something below 20cp in the store, you have the newbie discount deal, right?" Lukas assured himself as he asked Ava.
<-__->
Ava was speechless.
Lukas looked at the other holographic screen hovering beside that of the Cp.
[Inventory: Scorching Fire Ball spell (Uncommon grade)]
"One item in the inventory and that’s an uncommon grade spell, come to think I have three elemental attributes, but I have no elemental based attribute spells only non-attribute spells, which means I need elemental spells that correspond with my elemental attribute"
Lukas knew that a mage of a high class, could still use non-attribute-based spells and elemental attribute-based spells, he needed to learn elemental spells and add that to his arsenal.
He decided to learn the scorching fire ball spell later.
[You can see the number of spells and techniques you have learnt in the skill log category]
[Do you wish to check the Skill Log Category? Yes/No]
A system prompt appeared before Lukas.
"So, I can actually check the number of spells of techniques I have learnt" To Lukas it felt much better to keep track of the spells and techniques he would learn.
"Yes"
Another holographic screen bloomed before him
[Skill Log Category]
[Spells]
[Attributeless spells: Gale blade (Rare grade, tier 2), Helix eruption (Rare grade, tier 2), Aero Blast (Rare grade, tier 3, Mana bullet (Rare grade, Tier 2), Arcane strike (Rare grade, tier 2), Dome of Protection (Rare grade, Tier 3)]
[Elemental spells: none yet]
[Weapon techniques: none yet]
[Other Techniques: none yet]
Lukas looked at the spells in this arsenal, the former Lukas had learned, five offensive spell and one defensive spell, he had used four of the offensive spells in his battle against the holos.
Leaving out Arcane strike and Dome of protection a defensive spell.
"Seeing scorching fire ball has not been included into the elemental spell category which means I haven’t learnt the spell yet"
What was in his inventory was the spell book of the spell itself, so he to learn it, in order for it to been added as spell.
He then decided to check the store and know why Ava said he was broke. With a mental thought of the store, another holographic screen appeared in his view.
[Store]
Select a category to browse items
General Category
Spell book category
Weapon category
Clothing and wears category
Blue print category
Tech and gadget category
Vehicles category (Automobile, Aircraft, Ships and Bikes)
Skill books category
Lukas looked at the options before him in total surprise.
"Ava, why does it feel like I am starting a tech revolution with such options before me?" Lukas side eyed Ava.
<As I said the store is meant to meet the items you need and given that you came from earth, it wouldn’t hurt to use the things familiar to you right?" Ava smirked? This chapter was taken from novelping dot com without permission.
<Ehm! A guy that’s broke shouldn’t dream that high yet> Ava brought him back to reality.
"Let’s see the price of items in the store before you call me broke" Lukas sneered at Ava.
<Don’t say I didn’t warn you> Ava looked away.
He decided to go with the general category for now.
[General Category]
{K2 mana pistol. (Rare grade, Tier 6). Price: 250 cp}
{Arcane light mecha boots (Rare grade, tier 6). Price 200cp}
{Zepher Energy Blade (Rare grade, tier 6). Price: 300cp}
{Ares mana circuit hoverboard. Price: 100cp}
{Bluetooth earbuds with infinite music. Price: 80cp}
{Cyberpunk Black Jacket (Causal wear). Price: 90cp}
{Phantom shadow Slash (Rare grade sword technique, tier 6). Price: 325cp}
{Concealment technique (Uncommon grade, tier 5). Price: 60cp}
{Flame Lotus explosion spell book (Rare grade, tier 6). Price: 500cp}
{Shadow Exchange (Rare grade, movement technique, tier 6). Price: 450cp}
{Burning Flame arrows (Spell book, uncommon grade, tier 6). Price: 70cp}
{Thunder burst (spell book, uncommon grade, tier 6). Price: 70cp}
{....}.....
Lukas eyes nearly balled out at the price of the items showcased in the general category.
"Are you F*cking kidding me! What kind of rip off prices are this!" Lukas pulled his hair in disbelief. "And tell me why a goddamn Bluetooth earbud costs more than an uncommon grade spell book!"
Lukas could not believe his very eyes.
<When I said you were a broke dude, you thought it was joke, well I guess reality hits harder> Ava said.
Now he knew Ava wasn’t joking about the prices at all, he felt like crying when he saw the prices.
He kept scrolling, praying for the heavens to shine its luck of light on him.
{Exploding fire orb (Spell book. Uncommon grade, tier 6). Price: 70cp}
{Electric shock (Spell book, uncommon grade, tier 6). Price 70cp}
{Shadow strike (Spell book, uncommon grade, tier 6) Price: 70cp}
{Tenfold Lightning steps (movement technique, Star grade, tier 6). Price: 1000cp}
{Silver spoon (Utensil). Price: 50cp}
"Wtf! How does a damn spoon costs so much and what the heck do I even need that for?" Lukas was stunned.
"I guess I am truly broke in the end" Lukas lamented.
<See I told you> Ava hovered towards him and the blob sat atop his head.
"Could you at least give a newbie discount" Lukas looked at Ava with hopeful eyes
<I don’t run a charity business here, so scram>
Lukas sulked as he laid on his bed, already in his pajamas, a free lose pajama made of linen.
Even a damn spoon costs 50cp, Lukas found it hard to believe, right now he needed to trigger more missions within certain events. Lukas had discovered some missions could be triggered unwilling depending if the current event will lead to his growth.
He just had to do it, find a suitable situation which can trigger a mission, so that he could earn completion points.
Just seeing how costly a star grade technique costs, Lukas knew he had to grind for cp by completing various missions.
"There is a lot that needs to be done" Lukas said to himself as his gaze was drawn towards his open window, the curtains moving gently due to the gentle night wind.
He could see the stars which glittered like diamonds in the night sky.
Then the door of Lukas opened with a gentle creak, prompting him to sit up and look towards the door.
Stepping in was Rowan and Richella with Bella who held the twins’ hands. The twins’ eyes brightened as their eyes landed on Lukas.
"Brother Lukas" Both echoed at the same time as they ran towards Lukas who had got out of bed.
Lukas received them with open arms, as he smiled.
"I thought you both will already be asleep by now?" Lukas looked at them.
"How could they be? When you promised them a bedtime story" Bella said to him as she sat on his bed.
"Yes, brother Lukas, you promise us a bed time" Richella spoke as she clung to him.
"I guess I did" Lukas smiled.
"Someone?" Lukas was taken aback.
Bella did a hand technique and the space before her rippled as a golden magic circle bloomed, then a crack appeared at its center.
A pair of tiny blue claws gripped the edge of the open crack and then a head stuck out, white and blue scales, two curved tiny horns, a snout, luminous adorable blue draconic eyes.
A dragon pup!
Lukas stared at the dragon pup sticking its head out of the crack with surprise, the dragon pup stared back at him with its large blue eyes, cutely.
"Frost had missed you a lot" As Bella spoke the dragon pup named Frost flew out of the crack and the crack closed and the magic circle disappeared.
Frost flew straight towards Lukas and stopped in front of his face, its large adorable eyes staring at him as it flapped its wings which spread chilled air.
Then it clicked to Lukas, this was Frost, Bella’s contracted beast, a heavenly ice sovereign empress dragon.
"Frost has missed Master Lukas a lot" Frost smiled cutely as she spoke.
It can talk!
Lukas was shocked, he had thought only grown dragons had the ability to speak, but this dragon pup could already speak. This world had wonders than he had ever imagined.
Lukas smiled as the memory of Frost from the former Lukas became clear.
"Did you miss me or the ice bloom fish?" Lukas looked at Frost with a smile.
"What are you saying, of course I missed you, but do I still get the ice bloom fish?" Forst replied looking at him with those cute eyes.
"So, it what was the ice bloom fish you miss right?" Lukas had a mischievous smile on his face.
"What...are you saying. of course, I missed you" Frost stammered clearly embarrassed then she turned towards Bella "master tell master Lukas I missed him" Frost looked towards her for help.
"Just say you want the ice bloom fish" Bella said playfully.
"Master..." Frost felt like crying.
"I am glad to see you again Frost" Lukas rubbed Frost on the head as he smiled.
Frost looked at him with eyes like she was about to cry
Damn I can’t stand the cuteness
Lukas felt bliss.
"Worry not Frost, I and Rowan will on go the quest of getting you ice bloom fish" Richella had a determined look on her face as she held Rowan closer.
"I am not going on a kitchen heist! That’s a very bad idea" Rowan refused such idea.
"You are the best Richella!" Frost flew into Richella’s arms with a joyful expression.
"I guess ice bloom fish does make her happy" Lukas smiled.
"I guess so" Bella replied.
"Brother Lukas time for our story" Richella reminded him as she cuddled Frost in her arms who was large as a grown cat.
"Alright everyone get yourself ready for an exciting tale I am about to tell you all" Lukas said in an awe-inspiring way.
"Yay story time!" Richella and Rowan hurried and sat on Lukas bed alongside Bella.
"The name of the tale I am about to tell is called Jack the giant slayer!" Lukas introduced.
"Whoa" Richella and Rowan eyes lighted up.
And so, Lukas began his tale. His tale continued into the night to a playful session as the laughter of the twins echoed.
The silent wind blew the curtains of Lukas window, stars hanging in the night sky like an endless diamond field as the twin moons dominated the night sky.
***
"I think the twins should be in here"
"They said Lukas promised to tell them a bedtime story, but its way past their bedtime" two familiar voices echoed as two figures in linen pajamas. Stepped into Lukas room.
It was Valeric and Eve, they stood at the edge of Lukas bed, the scene before them melted their hearts.
Sleeping peacefully where the four siblings, Lukas at the right, Bella at the left, Richella and Rowan in center.
They slept with smiles on their faces, Bella held Richella who cuddled Frost like a teddy, Lukas held Rowan close to himself.
"Just look how cute they all look when they sleep" Eve smiled.
"From the smile on their faces seems like they had a good time" Valeric held Eve, as seeing his children sleep so peacefully made his heart warm and calm.
"I think its best we let them be, it would be rude to take them to their rooms don’t you think?" Eve looked at Valeric with a lovely gaze.
"I guess you are right" Valeric nodded.
This before him was what he was fighting to protect, the peace of his family.
The stars and the twin moons hung in the sky overlooking the Lyon castle as the moonlight glinted off the spiral roofs of the towers as the one wish of a someone who had lost everything in his former life has been granted what he had desired for so much.