"This thing is outrageously expensive!"
Freni lamented, feeling the sting of financial vulnerability anew despite her recent windfall. With a heavy sigh, she slumped back into her chair, resting her chin in her hands as her gaze drifted across the [Observation Deck] screen.
The "2,388 Spiritual Essence" she had amassed was just enough for her to procure nine [First-level Spiritual Enhancement Crystals], each promising a surge in her spiritual capacity. With these, she would push her power to its current threshold, propelling her into the coveted second level. Once there, she'd undoubtedly become a formidable force among her peers, even if the formidable 'twelfth seat black knight,' a second level extreme professional, posed a unique challenge. Yet, such an investment would deplete her reserves, leaving her with a meager 588 points.