20. Eighth Ticket

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- I'm back. - Bobby said happily as she stepped out of the Quinjet where I was waiting for her.

- I see. - I said with a smile, and then asked: - Judging by your proud face, I can conclude that you successfully completed all the tasks?

- Yes. - Bobby said, puffing out her chest a little, clearly begging for praise.

- Goog job. - I said, stroking the android girl on the head, who retained her icy face, but it was clear that she was now very pleased.

- Well, let me tell you how it went. - I said, entering the Quinjet and noticing that there were no problems. Fortunately…

- I did as you said, and first went to the pawnshop, where I showed your silver jewelry to be appraised. - the girl began to speak.

- And? - I asked with curiosity, since I myself was wondering what my creations were worth.

- The seller was delighted with the quality of the jewelry and said that this is the best work he has ever seen. - Bobby replied, quite surprising me.

- Truth? Well, given that this is a machine item that is not very common in this world, since it is more focused on military craft, something like this was to be expected. - Thinking for a bit, I said.

- The owner of the pawnshop very persistently wanted to know what kind of brilliant blacksmith created these 'works of art'. - Bobby added.

- I hope you didn't tell him anything about me? - I asked warily.

- Of course not. I said that I took these jewelry from the pirates and decided to find out their value. - with a little resentment that I doubted her, Bobby said.

- Okay, that's right. - I said with relief, and then asked: - In the end, how much did you manage to sell the jewelry for?

- For 35 millions belly. - Bobby replied instantly, stunning me.

- Wh…how much? - I asked loudly, not expecting this at all.

- 35 millions. - Bobby repeated, obviously not sharing my shock.

- For those tasteless knick-knacks that I hastily riveted together? - I asked, still not believing what I was hearing.

- Yes. - Bobby said calmly.

- Looks like I chose the wrong profession… : I said somehow doomed, realizing that for two dozen silver jewelry, I earned more than I would earn for the head of Kuro and his subordinates.

- Although, the seller initially called the price of 15 million, but I realized that he is deceiving me, wanting to sell them himself for a high price. After a little pressure, he told me the true value of the jewelry and gladly bought it from me, even adding a few ordinary jewelry on top as a gift. - the girl said a little threateningly, turning her fingers into sharp claws.

'Poor salesman...' - I thought sympathetically, saying aloud: - Well, I guess these jewelry can be scanned in a fabricator to get their designs and later used to create new ones for sale.

- I thought so too, so I agreed to the offer. - Bobby said, opening one of the chests, which was filled to the brim with various not very high-quality and expensive, but still beautiful decorations.

'She literally robbed him…' - I thought to myself, deciding not to focus on it, because that guy was clearly not a clean-handed person.

- Did you exchange money for gold? - I asked as I closed the chest. I'll deal with it after...

- Yes, the owner of the pawnshop was kind enough to help me with this case. - Bobby said with a sweet smile.

'This must have been the worst day of this man's life...' - I thought, imagining the ordeal he had to go through today because of Bobby.

- So with the 28 millions I gave you and the 35 millions from the jewelry, you should have received 39 kilos of gold. If it's over, the course hasn't changed. - I said, opening another chest filled with gold bars and coins.

- The course has not changed, but I got more. 40 kilograms. - Bobby said as she helped me count the gold I received.

- Another generous gift from the pawnshop owner? - I asked with a smile even more sorry for this poor man.

- Not. When I finished the exchange and returned to the Quinjet, I was attacked by a band of mountain bandits, as they thought I was an easy target, especially since I had two full chests. Their leader was worth 7 million, and I was able to give him to the authorities of the city, immediately receiving rewards, since it is in their jurisdiction that the mountain bandits are located. - Bobby said, pulling out a flyer with a gang leader who looked exactly like a typical gang leader.

- [I am, Captain.] - the silent Oracle spoke up.

- Oracle? Did you defeat those bandits? - I asked, moving closer to the dashboard.

- [Yes, I shot them with the Quinjet machine guns. Although, they all survived.] - The Oracle said.

- So you helped Bobby? - I asked provocatively with a smirk that threatened to rip my face off.

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- …Well, I'm glad that your relationship has progressed for the better. - I said with a smile as the silence dragged on.

- Nothing like this. - Bobby said emphatically.

- [Nothing like that.] - Oracle said at the same time as Bobby.

- Oh, how nice, you are talking at the same time. A little more and you will become best friends. - covering my mouth with my hand, I said with a smirk, obviously mocking.

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Apparently shocked by my words, both of them fell silent again for a few seconds, after which they again showed their negative attitude towards each other.

- Hmph. - Bobby pointedly turned away from the dashboard.

- [Hmph.] - Making the same sound, the Oracle turned off. Apparently, this is her analogue of ignoring...

- Okay... - I said awkwardly, deciding that today's progress is enough for the moment.

'So I've got 15,3 kilos left since last time, and if add the gold Bobby brought back, it's a total of 55,3 kilos. This is enough for two tickets at once. Although, I think it's best to sort out the decorations first.' - I thought, looking once more at the chest with the decorations obtained in a not entirely honest way.

Picking up the chest, I activated the fabricator and started sending all the decorations one by one to the analyzer in order to get their design, which will be useful in the future for my crafts. I think with a more catchy design, they will become even more expensive.

- You can go for a walk around the island while I'm busy here. Although, there is still almost nothing here and we are stuck here for another two days. - I turned to Bobbie, who was still pointedly ignoring the Oracle.

- Mm good. We just ran out of food and water tanks need to be filled. - Bobby said, acting like a housewife.

- What? Was the food brought in? But we had a lot. I specifically took a supply for a long trip. - I asked, noticing that there really was no more food in my ring.

- Well, here's the thing, umm… - Bobby hesitated.

- Did you spend all your food on your culinary experiments? - I asked, guessing what was the matter.

- ….Yes. - Bobby admitted a little hesitantly, and then quickly began to make excuses: - Cooking is much more difficult than I thought. I got the simplest scrambled eggs only on the tenth attempt.

- Seriously? - I asked in disbelief.

- Uh… - Bobby admitted, lowering her head, shamefacedly.

'God… She ruined a month's worth of food.' - I thought involuntarily.

- Eh… did you even enjoy cooking? - I asked for a breath.

- Highly. Although it is difficult. - Bobby admitted, trying not to make eye contact with me.

- Eh ... Okay, if you like it, you can continue your experiments. Go and buy whatever you need. - I said as I handed her the money. It's good that I left two millions in reserve.

- Thanks. - Bobby said happily and ran off to the village, taking the money.

- Girls… - I muttered shaking my head as I continued to analyze the jewelry.

Half an hour later, I was done, and about fifty designs of various rings, bracelets, medallions, necklaces, and other types of jewelry were added to the fabricator's database, which I will later use.

The decorations themselves were no longer needed, so I just sent them to the siphon and recycled them into materials, eventually even getting her a whole kilogram of gold.

Having collected all the gold in the existing pile, I sent 41 kilograms of gold to the lottery in order to receive a total of 56,3 g, sixteen of which I immediately spent on the eighth ticket. As always, the gold disappeared and an announcement appeared before my eyes:

[Your account has received 41 kilograms of gold. Total amount 56,3 g…

Buying a lottery ticket for 16 g….

Thanks for the payment! Start of the next draw…

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Your prize…

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< Weapon: The Darksaber >

Thank you for participating!!! On your account left: 40,3 kg of gold.

Next lottery ticket price: 32 g.]

- For 112 million belly, I expected to get something more than a regular lightsaber… - I muttered as I took out a new prize and read its description.

< The Darksaber >

< Type: Weapon >

< Origin: Star Wars >

< Description: The Dark Sword is a black, single-edged ancient lightsaber. Unlike most other lightsabers, the blade of the Darksaber is flat, thin, and curved, reminiscent of metal swords, rather than rounded like standard lightsabers. The blade of the sword is black, surrounded at the edges by a faint whitish electric glow. In addition, the Darksaber emits a higher frequency rumble that resembles a whistle when swung.

The Darksaber was created by an unknown Jedi during the fall of the Galactic Republic and later stolen by Mandalorian warriors. The sword was passed down from generation to generation in the Vizsla clan. When Tor Vizsla founded a radical group called the Death Watch, the sword became a symbol of power on Mandalore. >

< Capabilities: The Darksaber is a blade of pure energy (or rather plasma) emitted from the hilt, and in essence, other than the unique design, it is no different from a regular lightsaber and has the same capabilities.

Thanks to its high-temperature blade, the sword can cut, or at least melt, almost anything, and is very difficult to defend against. The only thing that can stop a dark sword is another lightsaber or a beskar weapon.

Due to the unique balance of the sword - the concentration of all its weight in the handle - it is extremely difficult to handle it without special training. Wielding a lightsaber means having incredible skill, focus, and masterful dexterity. >

- Hmm, and like a good weapon, but something I feel disappointed. Although, I must admit that he looks very stylish… - I muttered aloud, by pressing a button on the handle and summoning a laser blade.

The dark sword is indeed a very dangerous weapon, especially it is effective against unarmed opponents who can be cut in half in one blow, but in this world, a lightsaber is far from invincible.

Again, it's very effective against weaklings and small fry, especially in the East Blue, but I'm almost 100% sure Armament Haki can stop this sword. However, that doesn't mean it's useless.

On the contrary, against the same swordsmen who have not mastered Haki, the lightsaber will become a scourge and the most terrible enemy, since I can easily destroy any metal weapon.

Although, now I'm wondering if the legendary Meito will be able to resist the Dark Sword? Saijo O Wazamono, most likely yes, but I'm not sure about lower class swords.

Honestly, my disappointment has more to do with the fact that I expected something more unique and valuable for the money, but now that I have calmed down a bit and remembered all the benefits of this blade, my inner fan has awakened, who adored lightsabers as a child and always ran with a stick, imagining that I am a Jedi.

- It's a pity that there aren't any forms of combat… & I complained, carefully swinging my sword so as not to accidentally cut off my hand.

Thanks to the Dick card, I can swordsman, and very well, after all, Nightwing once defeated Ra's al Ghul, an old monster and a swordsman, in a fair fight, but an ordinary steel sword and a lightsaber are completely different things.

As it was said in the description, only the hilt has weight and it takes real skill to properly handle a sword that weighs nothing, and which can accidentally cut off a limb. I think Dick's skills will help me, but I will have to learn how to use the Darksaber in combat on my own, so that it is only dangerous for my opponent, and not for me.

Although, now I think that I was still a little biased at the very beginning and the Darksaber will be very useful to me on this journey.

- Eh, I was hoping that I wouldn't have to train anymore…. - I said displeasedly, leaving the Quinjet so as not to accidentally damage it with my swings.

Approaching the nearest tree, I firmly grasped the hilt, then activated the blade that made a whistling sound and quickly swung it, cutting through a very thick tree trunk with ease.

Jumping to the side to dodge the falling tree, I looked at the even, slightly charred cut and said aloud: - But now the ax is not needed.

Having cut the whole tree for firewood (suddenly it will come in handy for someone), I was very careful not to accidentally get hurt, and as luck would have it, at the last moment I didn't calculate with force and swung too hard, eventually plunging the blade into the ground, while almost cutting off his toes. Dangerous...

- Without a normal teacher, I would rather ruin myself than learn how to use it normally, without experiencing constant fear of losing my leg... - I complained as I turned off the blade, then an idea came to me.

- What if? - I muttered, and activating the diamond form began to slowly bring the blade to my hand.

I was ready to stop at any moment, but this was not necessary, since I did not feel anyone's heat and was able to calmly touch my diamond hand. Seeing no effect, I swung harder and hit my hand with the lightsaber, and everything was fine again, only sparks flew.

- Looks like it's not just the Beskar who can stand up to the Darksaber… - I muttered with a smile.

Now, I can train calmly without worrying about my health, after all, I don't have increased regeneration yet, and I wouldn't want to lose those same fingers. I think this will speed up the study of lightsaber combat...

After playing with the blade a little more and parading Darth Vader, who is engaged in cutting younglings (small trees acted instead), I returned to the Quinjet and put the Darksaber in the fabricator analyzer to find out its blueprint and composition.

- Yeah, just as I thought. The handle itself is easy to repeat, but here is a kyber crystal... - I muttered as I received the test results.

The kyber crystal, in this case black, is the sword's main source of energy, a unique item from the Star Wars world that can only be found on a few planets in the entire galaxy. I don't think I can find its counterpart in this world.

Although, maybe I can spot it on the Starkium, the new element created by Tony Stark that powers the Mini Arc Reactors, I have three of those. But, it's too dangerous and I don't want to do such a dangerous experiment just for the sake of getting another lightsaber.

'For now, it's better to just focus on training so that the Darksaber becomes a useful weapon for me…' - I thought, deciding everything for myself.

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< Name: Nemo >

< Gender: Male >

< Age: 17 >

< Race: Homo Superior >

< Gold: 40 g >

< Lottery tickets: 0 >

< Next ticket price: 32 g >

< Prizes:

1. (Free) [Character card: Nightwing];

2. (Free) [Vehicle: Avengers Quinjet];

3. (Free) [Character card: Emma Frost]:

4. (1 g) [Weapon: Element Guns];

5. Bonus (Free) [Additional Item: Interdimensional Ring];

6. (2 g) [Special Skill: Outsider's Mark];

7. (4 g) [Ally Card: T-1000];

8. (8 g) [Additional Item: Stark Industries Fabricator];

9. (16 g) [Weapon: The Darksaber]. >

< Assimilated characters: Nightwing (100%); Emma Frost (100%). >

< Special Skills: Outsider's Mark. >

< Superpowers: Telepathy; Organic Diamond Form; Blink; Dark Vision. >

< Skills: Nightwing; Emma Frost (full list below…). >

< Vehicles: Avengers Quinjet; Wingcycle. >

< Weapons: Escrima Sticks; Element Guns; The Darksaber. >

< Costumes: Nightwing Suit; Emma Frost dress. >

< Inventory: Nightwing's Equipment. >

< Interspartial Ring: Mera Mera no Mi; Cloth. >

< Allies: T-1000 (Bobby). >

< Additional Items: Stark Industries Fabricator. >

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