Chapter 8 : Tier 1 Authority

[You've accumulated 3 types of achievement. You have unlocked tier 1 membership of the interdimensional trading system. {ITS}.]

[You now are eligible to enter the true dimensional trading system where you can chat with sellers. Enter group chat to find like minded companions and enter the quest board corresponding to your world.]

[You can now trade for 3 hours every session, once a week. Your trading time is at 9.00 pm on a Thursday. Makes sure to get more benefit from ITS- management]

"Thank god that is not the full version. The previous interface sucks." He gets a sneak peak of the new benefit of higher authority, before the system shuts down. The marketplace is not listed using categories, and you can search specific items using a search bar. Just like online shopping in his previous life.

Before this, there's only item names with no descriptions. He can only make educated guesses with the price of the item. Like if an item of the same name but one of them is priced higher, higher quality items cost more. Now, there is a description on the item, but he's going to know more on Thursday.

"Maybe what I used is the trial version? I now have more time and more sessions to trade. It's a major improvement compared to only one hour a month." He was grateful to the management for this. A month is really too long.Today is Tuesday so he only needs to wait 2 more days for his first session as a Tier 1 Authority Trader.

There is a downside to this. "my fund is now running out, I should get out of the house to buy more gold. The only problem is whether Hiddle will let me. Otherwise I need to use jewellery as a fund." Before, he had a month to prepare, now it's shorter.

He is extremely lucky he transmigrated into a rich dude body. Or he need to prostitute himself to get fund for the trade. After checking the harvest, Ryan pops out a liquor bottle from the system and pours a glass for him to drink.

"A liquor bottle that cost 40 tc. I wonder what is special about it.", looking at the appearance, it seems like a liquor bottle from the middle ages, the glass bottle is handmade.

He tries to read the label, but he only understands its name. The name is "Iron blood lover? I've never heard of this brand before." When he pours it into a glass, a sweet smell permeates the room. It smells like watermelon. He took a sip that made his eyes widened, "this feels really good."

A type of energy is felt in his body and strengthens it. It filled his cell with healing energy, and his mind felt clear. It's only for a moment though, then the alcohol kicks in.He enjoys the feeling. It's been a while since he'd been drinking.

He saves the rest of the bottle on his shelf, not his inventory. He got too much respect for the creator to not treat the bottle carelessly. Only a cup drank, but it already makes him tipsy. When he goes to bed, he has a dream about a farm life where he meets a farm girl and has fun with her in a bale of hay.

Waking up the next morning, he never felt more refreshed. He does not have a hangover. This comes as a shock to him. It seems like the bottle isn't ordinary. Last night he tucked in early, so he continues to check his harvest that he got. "The big ones will have to wait". It's a pity there isn't auto equip for the suits, otherwise it'll be awesome.

After showering and having breakfast. " I need to talk to Hiddle. This is a hassle", he thought while practising the skills he got from last night in the gym. It continues until afternoon as his instructor comes in.

Wiping his sweat with a towel, he goes to look for Hiddle who was having tea time in the garden. He sat across from the old man and asked his question with nervousness. "Hiddle, can I go out today?" he didn't forget to make puppy-dog eyes to the housekeeper, hoping he'll be lenient.

Hiddle replied sternly without even looking at him, "No". Seeing the kid's stunned expression, he continued. "Young master, your body is still in recovery, I am worried about you."

"I just want to buy some books and some stuff. I'm not going to take long."

"You can tell me what to buy, I will get the helper to buy it for you."

Seeing his strategy is helpless, he decided to be honest. "Hiddle, I'm really bored. Please let me go." His honestly makes the old man sigh. "Well.. you can go, but you need to take the bodyguard with you."

"Deal!", he says loudly. The housekeeper kindly smiles watching the kid's excitement. "I guess he's been cooped up for too long."

"With the skill I learn, it's not too hard to get away from the bodyguard. I only need some time to buy the fund anyway.", he makes a devious plan. "it's better to buy the gold with cash rather than credit card.", he thought while preparing some cash to buy the gold.

A disguise is also prepared. Ryan excitedly makes several plans but he underestimated Hiddle's concern for him. Although the incident is settled, many assassination attempt on his young masters life makes the old man overprotective.

"Hiddle, can I go now? '' Ryan asked for confirmation. He's waiting for the bodyguard to get ready. Appearance wise, he's wearing a brown jacket and a white shirt inside. Pair it with jeans and sneakers. He tied his long hair 'Eren Jaeger Style', wearing sunglasses and carrying a small satchel.

The old butler is happy looking at the kid all dressed up and excited to go. " You can, your bodyguard has already arrived"

"Where?", he didn't see anyone, so he's confused. There's only his father's escorts here. Hiddle pointed to the team and said. " There, it's your security detail."

The kid is shocked. There's 4 black suvs with 15 burly men in bulletproof vests armed with guns and rifles. They are also equipped with walkie talkies and surveillance equipment. A little less than his father, but it's too much for his sake.

Ryan cannot close his mouth. He turned to the housekeeper and said " isn't this a bit…overboard? "

" I thought this was not enough. The helicopter isn't here", Hiddle replied. The helicopter is used by Master Tim today.

"Please don't", the kid needs to snub the idea. Otherwise all his outings will become a ministry convoy.

He rubs his forehead seeing the housekeeper's innocent face." Well the plan is ruined. Its either I buy the gold with them, or change it to something else"

Ryan and his 'entourage' drive over to Queen, New York. He's going to the bookstore that the previous guy liked. On the way, he feels extremely embarrassed. He is like the president of the country's son. There are keywords he hears such as 'asset is on the move', 'protect the asset'. "Urgh", his headache intensifies.

After buying some books, he thought "it's time for plan B". He said to the guard "could you take me to an antique store". Although confused, the guard, Brian Millis, complies with the request. But only after informing Hiddle who is monitoring the security at home.

At Mr Chen antique store, he randomly bought a 100,000 dollars worth collection. Brian secretly disdains the life of a rich man, but he still keeps quiet and alert, monitoring the surroundings. He can sell antiques, artwork and the sort in the system, but it'll take longer to find a buyer.

"Today was a disaster". He bought some pottery, a few antiques and paintings. All his initial plans went to waste. He needs to step up his game, so that he can move alone in the future. In his mind, the figure of Hiddle has some horn growing on his head. He needs to defeat the demon to get freedom!

He stops by a few stores. The gaming store, then he stops by a mobile network store and sets up an account. He got his phone number now. With some adjustment, he put the sim card into his smartphone. At the burger restaurant, he treats all the security for a meal. It makes them a little bit closer.

Ryan tried sightseeing a little bit. He's sure he's never been to New York in his previous life. All he has is Ryan's Knight memory of it. But, he realises that he's drawing too much attention. It can't be helped as the security team isn't low key.

He goes home for the day dejectedly. It's useless to try to do anything else with his over the top security precaution. He keeps watching this familiar but unfamiliar city from his car.

New York city will soon become a mess and battle ground for superheroes, supervillains, perverts, aliens, and monsters. He shook his head and sighs. In his heart there's a longing. " why can't I become a slime".

When Ryan gets home, he glares at the old man who is stifling his laugh."You are too young to want to trick me!" Hiddle snickered in his heart. The security detail reported that the asset tries to get away from them a few times before he stops.

The kid's mood lifted the next day. He waited till 9.00 pm to check out the new trading site. "I'm looking forward to it"