19 Chapter 19 - Payback time (I)
Chapter 19 - Payback time (I)
When Maxmillan got to a spot, he asked with a curious look appearing in his face, "Supreme Battle-Technology System, can I purchase weapons? Is it possible? Or I can only get items through rewards?"
'Yes you can, once you have enough purchase points gotten from the completion of missions.'
'With these points, you can purchase different items in the Item Market or Purchase Store' The Supreme Battle-Technology System said.
"Alright." Maxmillan said with a comprehensive nod of his head.
"So, how do I go there?" He asked further.
'Mention Menu, then scroll down to the directory named Item Market or Purchase Store. It's there you will find Weaponry, Equipment and many other things. You will know what to do once you get there.' The Supreme Battle-Technology System mentioned, while Maxmillan nodded his head in full understanding.
"Menu" Maxmillan said.
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[System Menu]
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[Host Statistics]
[Inventory]
[Grand Mission Log - (Locked) -]
[Major Mission Log - (Locked) -]
[Minor Mission Log - (Locked) -]
[Side Quest Log - (Locked) -]
[Prompt Mission Log]
[Quests/Tasks Log]
[Mission Achievement Record]
[Item Customization - (Locked) -]
[Equipment Creation - (Locked) -]
[Weapon Fabrication - (Locked) -]
[Item Disintegration/Disassembly - (Locked) -]
[Host Anatomical Upgrade - (Locked) -]
[Host Neural Enhancement - (Locked) -]
[Host Mechanical Augmentation - (Locked) -]
[Host Bionic Upgrade - (Locked) -]
[Host Genetic Advancement - (Locked) -]
[Item Upgrade/Modification - (Locked) -]
[Item-Artifact Fusion - (Locked) -]
[Host Cloning - (Locked) -]
[Funds Vault - (Locked) -]
[Item Exchange/Swap]
[Item Market/Purchase Store]
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Maxmillan saw the various directories that were presented to him in his vision and opted to ask the Supreme Battle-Technology System about each of them later.
But he quite understood their functions from their names, which caused him to be excessively elated, as he could imagine his bright domineering future where all the directories were unlocked and he could access them as he pleased.
"I shall transform into an unstoppable force, an unparalleled and tireless summoner of vast arrays of weapons and gadgets!" Maxmillan exclaimed with boundless enthusiasm, envisioning the extraordinary possibilities that awaited him once the entire system directories were fully at his disposal.
After scrolling down to the [Item Market/Purchase Store] Directory, he neurally clicked on it.
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[Purchase Store]
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[Armor]
[Weaponry]
[Obliterator Weapon - (Locked) -]
[Equipment]
[Miscellaneous Item]
[Combat Skills Neural Download - (Locked) -]
[Cycle - (Locked) -]
[Vehicle - (Locked) -]
[Jet - (Locked) -]
[Hovercraft Carrier - (Locked) -]
[Battleship - (Locked) -]
[Mechanical Warrior - (Locked) -]
[Mechanical Battle Pet - (Locked) -]
[Mecha-Guardians Assembly Deployment - (Locked) -]
[Arcane-Artifact Robotic Warrior Deployment - (Unavailable) -]
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"What. The. Hell!" Maxmillan said in overwhelming excitement.
He simply couldn't believe his eyes!
It was like the things he read from the large holographic screen floating in his vision, were nothing but illusions. However, this was reality in front of him, and he wasn't dreaming.
A few minutes later, after suppressing his excitement, he neurally clicked on [Equipment]
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[Equipment]
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[Temporal Limiter]
[Great-Range Rapid Spatial Displacer]
[Multiple Temporal Divergence Relocator]
[Thought Limiter]
[Neuronic Disruptor]
[Assistive Quick-Combat Teleporter]
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[Return to Menu] / [Return to Directory Menu]
[Next Page]
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"Hmm." Maxmillan said with his mind reeling in amazement.
Click!
He neurally clicked on [Next Page] to see the items it possessed.
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[Equipment]
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[Force Field Dismantler]
[Pulsed Electrostatic Field Generator]
[Optical Invisibility Smart Nano-Watch]
[Forcefield/Energy-Domain Electricity-Amplified Hyper-Kinetic Piercer]
[Matter Attraction & Repulsion Field Emission Gauntlet]
[Thruster-Mounted Hyper-Jump Boot]
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[Return to Menu] / [Return to Directory Menu]
[Previous Page] / [Next Page]
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'These are all really amazing equipments. But I don't think what I want will be here. Besides, the points to purchase any of these things will be tremendously high. And I don't think I have gone on any important mission or quest that will reward me with a huge number of item purchase points."
"Let me return and check the miscellaneous item directory. I should possibly find what I am looking for in there' Maxmillan said as he contemplated within himself.
Click!
He neurally clicked on [Return to Directory Menu]
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[Purchase Store]
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[Armor]
[Weaponry]
[Obliterator Weapon - (Locked) -]
[Equipment]
[Miscellaneous Item]
[Combat Skills Neural Download - (Locked) -]
[Cycle - (Locked) -]
[Vehicle - (Locked) -]
[Jet - (Locked) -]
[Hovercraft Carrier - (Locked) -]
[Battleship - (Locked) -]
[Mechanical Warrior - (Locked) -]
[Mechanical Battle Pet - (Locked) -]
[Mecha-Guardians Assembly Deployment - (Locked) -]
[Arcane-Artifact Robotic Warrior Deployment - (Unavailable) -]
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Once the [Item Market/Purchase Store] Directory appeared in the holographic screen in his vision, he neurally clicked on [Miscellaneous Item]
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[Miscellaneous Item]
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[Mask]
[Hooded Cloak]
[Hooded Robe]
[Stab-Proof Inner Vest]
[Waterproof Boots]
[Sun Hat]
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[Return to Menu] / [Return to Directory Menu]
[Next Page]
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'Good! It has what I am looking for.' Maxmillan said with a knowing smile within himself.
Click!
He neurally clicked on [Mask]
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[Mask]
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[Rubber Mask]
[Plastic Mask]
[Thin Ceramic Mask]
[Flexible-Alloy Mask]
[Nanoparticle Mask]
[Shape-Shifting Organotech Mask]
[Weaponized Micro-Battle Mask]
[Multi-Focus Avian & Aquatic Vision + Enhanced Sensory/Danger Awareness + Voice Mimicry Mask]
[Amplified Quasson-Ray Emission Mask]
[Scattered-Lightning Bolts Discharge Mask]
[Solid-Hologram Multiple Projection Mask]
[Celestial Radiance Gaze Simulation & Illuminated Myriad-Symbol Eyes + Dread-Inducing Visage Mask]
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[Return to Menu] / [Return to Directory Menu]
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After reading through the long list, a totally marveled Maxmillan tried to dispel the overwhelming urge of checking the mask-related items one after the other to know their features, before neurally clicking on [Rubber Mask].
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[Rubber Mask]
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[Purchase Cost: 25 Points]
[Available Point: 75 Points]
[Purchase Item: [Yes]/[No]
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[Return to Menu] / [Return to Directory Menu]
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"Yes" Maxmillan said.
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[System Alert!]
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[Rubber Mask has been successfully purchased!]
[Available Point: 50 Points]
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[Use Item: [Yes]/[No]
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Once this message appeared in Maxmillan's vision, Maxmillan immediately said, "Yes!"
Whoosh!
Space suddenly warped and distorted around his face. When the distortion stopped a second later, a black rubber mask could be seen on Maxmillan's face.
"It's time," Maxmillan declared with glacial, gleaming eyes, a stark contrast to the previously excited and captivated demeanor.
Actually, if one could see through the rubber mask, one would see that Maxmillan's previous amazement and marvel at the items that he saw in the [Item Market/Purchase Store] Directory, had totally vanished to be replaced by a frigid and maniacal, vengeance-thirsty expression.
Moreover, a ruthless, brutal light emanated ceaselessly from his eyes, inducing a boundless feeling of fear and terror in those who dared to meet his gaze, portraying him as a living manifestation of relentless, wrathful vengeance.
Maxmillan actually purchased the mask because he didn't want any of the thugs that messed him up to identify him, which he would however want, to demonstrate that with cutting-edge technology, they were insignificant before him.
However, he had to prioritize the safety of his parents and siblings. He aimed to avoid acting out of rage and vengefulness without considering the well-being of his cherished family members. Recognizing their importance in his world, he understood that a strategic approach was crucial to prevent potential harm resulting from a reckless killing spree.
Additionally, he considered donning a mask for the encounter with the carriage drivers in the garage unnecessary. Viewing them as low to average-level Astra Mystralis casters, he deemed them common with no significant threat. Their lack of formidable battle spellcasting skills and slow reaction time to swift opponents made him confident that there was nothing to fear from them.
Also, their thoughts could be manipulated, just like the way he quickly overpowered them and shot down one that wanted to report to the Law Enforcement Authorities. So, they would do as he asked out of fear for their lives, since Maxmillan showed how wicked he could be if they refused to do as he instructed.
Therefore, the difference between the carriage drivers and thugs was that, the drivers were common casters and just wanted a good living that was devoid of chaos and mayhem. While the thugs could operate in unrestrained manner in the society, without much fear for the Law Enforcement Bodies or Institutions due to possibly someone of greater political power or connection who was also into thuggery, backing them up and imbuing them with much courage to do as they liked.
Hence, if individuals of that caliber discovered his true identity and sought revenge by targeting his parents, blaming him for their operational losses, he acknowledged he would be solely responsible. Consequently, he aimed to approach things with caution and strategy moving forward.
"I was killed by you guys the last time. If not for the Supreme Battle-Technology System that saved me, I would be long dead, and my family house turned into a cheerless, sombre place. I will make sure to eradicate all of you, no matter what it would take." Maxmillan said with unyielding resolve and unwavering determination in his voice.
Little did he realize, it wasn't common thugs that ended his life, but members of a sinister clandestine faction that lurked in the shadows, patiently awaiting the opportune moment to surface and unleash a cataclysmic wave of mayhem that will span entire continents. They aimed to sow desolation and chaos, an impending tempest set to engulf every city, town, village, and wilderness, leaving behind only the stench of ruin and the echoes of complete annihilation.
