Chương 61: NEW GEAR

Jimin reached the 'Golden Scale Hall of Commerce' and entered in his usual way, carrying the boss's loot in a crate. It works for now. But I should invest in storage cubes later. Especially for my own office. He walked past the busy main hall and headed straight toward the underground exchange. Then, he sold the loot for a standard price of 1. 4 million won. The transaction was completed quickly. He pulled out his phone and checked his balance on his phone, showing a total of 12. 5 million.

A small smile formed on his lips.

"Alright… Funds are secured for now," he muttered. He leaned slightly against the counter, thinking. Hmm… I didn't see any chakram on the second floor before. His eyes narrowed slightly. I should still check if there's any new lot. Then, Jimin headed to the second floor. After reaching the second floor, he searched through the whole floor. But he didn't find a single chakram. He clicked his tongue.

"Tch… A company of this level doesn't even keep a D-rank chakram?" A nearby staff member glanced at him briefly but didn't respond. Jimin let out a big sigh. It's a rare weapon to find after all. And barely a few people use it. Jimin turned away from the rack, a bit disheartened. But a thought suddenly clicked his mind. He had remembered something.

"The Federation's marketplace," he murmured. Maybe I should check the Federation's marketplace. They do sell some exclusive gear. Jimin immediately logged into Rgear. com and started searching through it. Eventually, he found what he was looking for. Two D-rank chakrams. One seemed better suited for physical fighters. So, he ignored that. But the other one seemed like it was custom made for him.

—------------------------------------------------------- Name: Serrated Bloody Chakram Category: Weapon Type: Chakram Rank: D Description: A heavy blood-red chakram forged from cold iron, featuring a series of sharp, shark-tooth serrations along its outer edge and a purple mind stone in the middle. Making it lethal against tough flesh and easier to control through psychic energy. Passive: +10% piercing power against flesh and consumes 10% less PE to control.

Stats: PSY +2 Damage: 16 - 20/ spin Effects: Continuous attack against the same target for 5s, increases damage by 12%. 20% chance of inflicting [Bleed] on hit, dealing minor damage over 5s. Durability: 100/100 Stat Requirements: PSY 30+ —------------------------------------------------- Jimin's eyes sharpened.

"This is it…" he muttered. It's even better than I expected… Then, his focus shifted to the 'stat requirements' part. I didn't expect it to have a stat requirement. Most D-rank gear I've appraised didn't have any. Well… Except a few. Enjoying the story? Show your support by reading it on the official site. He let out a sigh of relief. Thank god, I have 31 PSY… Or I wouldn't be able to use this right now. He leaned back slightly and took a deep breath. Then his gaze shifted again. The chakram cost 8. 4 million won.

It's a bit expensive. But no doubt it's worth the price. But hesitated a bit. It would still be better, if the price was a bit lower. Then, another thought crossed his mind. I've to show an ID anyway. In that case, wouldn't it be better to use my Appraiser identity? A faint grin formed on his face. I can even get a 10% discount and some other benefits… I'll just buy it after I leave. Then, he started surfing through the site for other useful stuff. And after a while, another thing caught his eye.

It was a unique looking weapon. It looked like a hybrid between a short-spear and a lance. Its head looked like a drill, covering around 30% of the whole length. It was black and silver in color, with a sleek and minimalistic design. It showed- —------------------------------------------------- Name: Spiral Lance of Wrath Category: Weapon Type: Throwing Lance Rank: D Description: A short but heavy lance forged from high-density black iron. Its head is shaped like a drill.

When mana is channeled into the shaft, it charges the lance and the head spins at a high speed for a while. Passive: Ignores 10% Physical and Magical Defence of target. Damage: 58 - 64 Effects: When mana is injected, the head rotates rapidly [+15% Piercing power]. Continuous attacks against the same target for 3s increases damage by 10%. Durability: 100/100 —------------------------------------------------- Jimin stared at it.

"Damn… It's dope," he muttered. It can be a finisher weapon for me. E-Rank monsters will be a lot tougher. But then his eyes shifted, as he remembered the amount of balance will remain after the purchase of the chakram. The cost is 9 million won! But I don't have enough money left to buy it. His expression darkened. He exhaled slowly.

"Damnit…" I definitely need this. I'll buy this tomorrow for sure. He let out a big sigh. It's the same damn cycle. Hustling like this is really a pain in the ass. He calmed his mind. Whatever… I'll just buy some gear to repair for now. So, Jimin went to the underground floor and bought some gear to repair, worth 3. 5 million won. Then, he finally left the hall and headed to the C-rank Appraiser Center in Gangnam district.

As it was where the Federation stored their gear; using it to distribute them throughout Seoul. So, he wouldn't need to wait and just buy it there today. And it was just 10 to 15 minutes away, if he took a taxi. Can't take the bus… It'll take too much time. Jimin let out a small breath and raised his hand, stopping a taxi by the roadside. The door clicked open.

"C-Rank Appraiser Center," he said as he got in. The driver nodded and stepped on the gas.

After reaching the Center, Jimin secretly put on his disguise of the 'Night Monarch' before entering. Then, he entered the Appraiser Center. It was nothing like the center where he worked. It was way more posh and definitely less crowded.

"Woah…" he murmured. Polished marble floors. Soft lighting.

"So, this is a C-Rank Appraiser Center," he murmured. It's way better than mine. He walked further in, observing carefully. The first floor was for D-rank items. And the second floor was for the C-Rank items. While, the gear were sold underground. Jimin looked around for a while. Should I just move here… The thought slipped out unconsciously. He paused and his gaze drifted across the hall. Hmm… I can be considered a top dog in my center. But I would have to start here from scratch… He clicked his tongue softly.

But the connections will be better here. Higher ranked Rifters. Proper Guild members. I need to make a name for myself here… If I want to successfully start my own services. He sighed, "It's a gamble." He scratched his head, as he muttered, "I'll think about it later." I should finish what I came here for.

Jimin went underground; but the underground floor turned out to be small and only had a counter there. Yet, it gave off a sense of luxury. Jimin was looking around. Given the center's size… most operations must be happening outside of these walls… Whatever… I should just get it done with. He approached the staff member, without wasting any time.

"I'm here to buy some gear." The staff looked up.

"May I have your identification, Sir?" Jimin took out his D-Rank Masked Appraiser ID and placed it on the counter. She ran a scan and confirmed his identity.

"What would you like to purchase?" Jimin told her about the 'Serrated Bloody Chakram' and the 'Spiral Lance of Wrath'. She gave a slight nod.

"Please wait." Then, she stepped inside. Jimin stood there quietly.

After a while, the staff returned. She placed the items on the table in front of him. The chakram and the lance gleamed under the light. Jimin reached out and picked up the chakram first. Then, the lance. He noticed that despite the lance's short length, it was quite heavy. It's heavy but I should be able to manage it… It's definitely worth it. His gaze lingered on it for a moment longer. But after his inspection was done, Jimin said that he would buy the chakram only. But an idea had crossed his mind.

He asked the staff member if he would be able to buy the lance on credit. The staff member didn't hesitate. She said, "Of course, Sir. The monthly interest rate is 5% for Appraisers. But if you clear it within a week, no interest will be applied. And no discount is given on a credit purchase." Jimin's lips curled slightly. It couldn't get any better. I can clear it just tomorrow… Or two days at most. Jimin said, "Okay. Then, I'll buy the chakram with full payment and the lance on credit."

"Okay, Sir. Understood." She processed the transaction and said, "That will be 7. 56 million won for the 'Serrated Bloody Chakram' and 9 million won credit for the 'Spiral Lance of Wrath'." Jimin completed the purchase.

After completing his purchase, Jimin stepped out of the Appraiser Center. The night air hit his face. Cool. Refreshing. He took off the mask. And after changing his clothes, he left for his orphanage riding a bus. Being an Appraiser really has its perks. A faint grin appeared on Jimin's face. That was a bloody good deal. He leaned back against the seat and stretched his arms forward. Suddenly, his stomach started growling. I'm hungry as hell. I just hope dinner isn't finished by the time I return.