Awakened Talent: 10,000 Exp Converter!

With continuous use of his One-Step Shift and paired with Phantom Veil, Vincent and Mochi reached the Bronzehaven Arc in less than an hour.

Since he wasn't with Special Instructor Arthur and his hover car, he had to enter through the walk-in gate and queue.

After receiving a strange look from the seemingly cyborg guards and a quick identity inspection, he was finally allowed entry into the Arc.

The moment he stepped inside, his phone suddenly vibrated. Quickly, he checked it.

The message was from an unknown number.

Curious, he opened it and read the contents.

It was from Alex, the old man he had met at the Central Bazaar, where he had found another chaos marble.

The message was about the item Vincent had assigned Alex to auction.

Though only a week had passed in this world since their last meeting, to Vincent, it felt as though ages had slipped by. The fluctuating nature of time within Origin World made even brief intervals seem vast.

Alex explained, with his characteristic flair for understatement, that it had taken time to find a buyer, given the specific nature of the item's requirements. But the auction was a success, and the payment had been processed and sent to Vincent's account.

However, Vincent wasn't particularly interested in that at the moment.

What he really wanted was to ask Alex about the chaos marble—where he got it or its source.

Before he could send a reply, his bank notified him of the amount Alex had transferred.

Bank Notification: You have received a payment of 100,000,000 credits from Alex. Your account balance is now 102,400,000.

Vincent blinked, then counted the zeroes in disbelief.

"Six… seven… eight!"

He couldn't help but suck in a sharp breath when he realized he hadn't made a mistake.

Initially, he hadn't been interested in the auction's outcome. He thought the item might fetch a few million credits, but he hadn't expected it to sell for a hundred million.

Could he have underestimated the value of an epic-grade skill?

Or was it the bottomless wealth of Origin Warriors that he'd failed to grasp until now?

Regardless of the explanation, there was no denying his elation.

Nevertheless, he couldn't hide his joy. It was the first time in his entire life he had seen such wealth.

Uncharacteristically excited, Vincent soon composed himself.

He still had a mountain of skill books and other equipment in his storage ring.

If he upgraded those items, the wealth he could amass was beyond his imagination.

But for now, he had no intentions of parting with them. A different plan brewed in his mind, one with greater long-term significance.

Responding to Alex's message, he confirmed receipt of the payment and inquired if they could meet in person.

If anyone held the answers he sought regarding the chaos marble, it was Alex.

And Vincent intended to get those answers, no matter what.

He needed to ask Alex directly about the chaos marble. Perhaps Alex had some valuable insights.

Minutes passed, but Alex didn't respond.

Vincent set the matter aside and returned to the Stellar Plaza Hotel with Mochi.

As he arrived and was about to open the door, he sensed a presence inside.

He found this surprising since it was still Friday, and both Marina and Sis Amara should have been at school or work.

The moment the door clicked open, Marina's melodic voice greeted him from inside.

"Is that you, Big Sis? Aren't you home early?"

Vincent smirked, stepping inside just as Marina's casual greeting gave way to surprise.

"Unfortunately, I'm not your Big Sis."

Hearing her brother's teasing response, Marina tossed her phone aside without hesitation, launching herself toward him with childlike enthusiasm.

"Brother!"

Her purple crystal eyes sparkled as she wrapped her arms tightly around him, and Vincent responded with a fond smile, gently patting her on the back.

"Why are you back early?" she asked, curiosity evident in her voice. "I thought you had training this week?"

"I took a day off," Vincent replied simply, before tilting his head in mild amusement. "What about you? Why are you home? Don't you have school today?"

"School ended early," Marina explained. "How long are you staying, brother?"

"I'm not sure yet. Maybe just the night," Vincent admitted, shrugging slightly. "I still haven't received any updates from my Special Instructor."

"Are you really going to participate in the District's School Tournament?"

The question brought a flash of reluctance to Vincent's expression.

"I don't have much of a choice," he said, sighing softly. "The Dean and the school need me to represent them. I owe them, so I can't say no."

Marina's brows knitted, concern flickering across her face. But before the sentiment could grow, her attention was drawn to something else entirely.

The fat, black rabbit perched on Vincent's shoulder twitched slightly, catching her gaze. Her eyes lit up with unrestrained glee.

"So cute!"

Without hesitation, before Vincent or Mochi could react, she grabbed the rabbit and hugged it tightly.

Mochi, stunned by the sudden embrace, protested mentally to Vincent.

"I'm being attacked! Help me!"

Vincent chuckled softly.

"Brother, where did you get this cute, fat rabbit? Is this our new pet? Is it a he or a she?"

"She's a she," Vincent replied, still smiling. Discover hidden content at empire

"Can I keep her?"

Vincent shook his head, amused by his sister's demand.

"Unfortunately, you can't. She's not an ordinary pet."

"What do you mean?"

"She's a primal pet. You need to be an Origin Warrior to own one."

Marina looked surprised but skeptical as she studied Mochi more closely.

"Really? This is a primal? How can this fat rabbit be a primal? She looks useless."

Vincent laughed at her blunt remark, hearing Mochi's outraged protests in his mind.

"Enough, human! I'm not fat! I am The Great Mochi! How can I be useless?!"

Ignoring her protests, Vincent agreed with his sister.

"Yes, primal pets are generally known to be non-combatant even as adults. You're right; she's pretty useless."

Mochi was left speechless.

Marina nodded in understanding. "I see…"

"Did you already give her a name?"

"Yes, Mochi."

"Hmm… Mochi…" Marina muttered, observing the rabbit closely.

She giggled as she realized why her brother had chosen the name.

"Hehe, you're right, brother. She is Mochi."

"Do you have plans today?"

"Hmm… I was planning to watch the new season of Lone Leveler. Why?"

"Would you like to come with me?"n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Where?"

"To buy a house."