Multiversal Ascension-Chapter 66: Promotion and Multiple Military Missions

[Your authority in the Akashic Records grows!]

[Promotion completed! Current Military Rank is: Rank 1 Private.]

[Current benefits: Increased authority, 2% reduction on all purchases made through the Records, and a reduction in the monthly Records maintenance fee from 100K LP to 80K LP.]

[Conditions met to promote your military rank. Do you wish to promote? Yes/No?]

Taking in the details, Mikael nodded in satisfaction at the benefits of his new rank. However, he hesitated before deciding whether to pursue another promotion. He reasoned that an increased discount might make it worthwhile. To make an informed choice, he asked, "What are the conditions for the next military promotion?"

[Condition: 50 Military Points.]

'So, 5K LP... Yeah, that doesn't seem worth it right now. Even if the discount doubles to 4%, it wouldn't justify spending 5K LP at this stage. That's a lot of money, especially since I still need approximately 65K LP before I have to return to the Dirarnia World.'

He checked the time elapsed since leaving the Dirarnia World. 'Five days, huh. I told Amelia I'd be gone for two weeks at most, so I have only nine days left to gather the remaining LP! I should probably continue doing military missions since they seem to be the most efficient way to farm LP at the moment. This last mission, which lasted five days, earned me 15K LP. If I take shorter missions, it's possible that my gains will be even faster.'

Acknowledging his time constraints, Mikael prepared to leave the room when another thought struck him. 'I should probably convert my military points into LP now to be efficient.'

But as he was about to summon the Records for the transfer, he reconsidered. 'Maybe I should hold off for now. If I wait until I have enough MP to convert everything at once, there might be a bonus for saving the Records' energy. I'm not sure, but it doesn't cost me anything to try.'

Deciding to delay the transfer, Mikael exited the military promotion room and reappeared in the bustling Hub. A wave of nostalgia washed over him as he took in the lively surroundings. 'It feels like it's been forever since I was here,' he thought. Shaking off the sentiment, he ignored the noise and ascended a set of stairs that seemed to lead nowhere, only to be teleported moments later to his apartment.

He felt a wave of tiredness wash over him as soon as he arrived. He knew it was more mental than physical—five days of constant vigilance against sea beast attacks had worn him down. Always prepared to protect the ship at a moment's notice, his body had remained tense. Now that he was back in the safety of his apartment, that tension evaporated, leaving him overwhelmed by exhaustion.

Abandoning his previous plans, he collapsed onto the bed and let sleep claim him.

***

Mikael stirred and slowly rose from beneath the covers. He considered wearing the same clothes as the day before but not before casting a cleaning spell on them first, once again marveling at the convenience of magic.

After completing his morning routine and eating a meal—not out of necessity but because he was in the mood—he reflected on his remarkable endurance. Thanks to his stats, he could go weeks without food and never feel hunger.

When everything was done, he checked the time and was surprised to see that his sleep, combined with his morning preparations, had only taken three hours. It was a pleasant surprise, as he had expected to spend much longer resting. He had already accepted the "loss" of time because he knew that being well-rested was essential for performing at 100%. Fatigue during military missions could be extremely dangerous, and he couldn't afford to take this needless risk.

Once ready, he declared, "Records, I would like to take on a military mission."

To his surprise, not one but two missions appeared before him, giving him the luxury of choice. He was momentarily confused before realization dawned. 'So this is the effect of increased authority, huh? Honestly, this is pretty nice and will speed up my MP farming since I can choose the better mission of the two.'

After carefully analyzing the options, he frowned and asked, "Can you offer me missions that are high Tier 2?"

The Records accepted his request, as the rules allowed for selecting harder missions than those initially offered. After further consideration, he chose the mission that seemed slightly easier, a mid-high Tier 2 mission, over the high Tier 2 one.

The reasoning was simple: the mission required him to destroy monster settlements. In the event of unforeseen complications, like stronger-than-expected monster attacks, he could retreat and regroup before trying again. In contrast, a protection mission would require him to stay and fight, as abandoning it wasn't an option.

His decision was also influenced by his previous experience. The last mission, which was initially a high-peak Tier 1, had been upgraded to a mid-high Tier 2 due to unforeseen dangers. Caution seemed the wiser choice.

Mikael completed the monster settlement extermination mission in just under two days, achieving a completion score of C+ and earning 140 military points. This brought his MP total to 280. Unsatisfied, he immediately took on another mission.

The third mission, rated high Tier 2, was tougher, but he managed to complete it in two and a half days with a B score, earning 210 MP and bringing his total to 490. With four and a half days left before his self-imposed deadline, he tackled another high Tier 2 mission. This time, he completed it faster—in just two days—and earned a B- score, gaining 200 MP and raising his total to 690 MP.

At 690 MP, he had enough to convert them into 69K LP, exceeding his target of 65K LP. However, with two and a half days left before the deadline, he decided to take on one final mission. This time, he chose a mid-Tier 2 mission for its relative ease. He completed it in just one and a half days, leaving him with an entire day to spare.

The final mission earned him a C score and 100 MP, bringing his total to an impressive 790 MP.

Satisfied with his haul but feeling the strain of his efforts, Mikael returned to what he referred to as the "military promotion room," though he didn't know its actual name. There, he converted 740 MP into LP. Unfortunately, there was no bonus for converting them all at once, but he wasn't particularly disappointed. It had been a long shot, and he hadn't expected it to work.

The conversion raised his LP balance from 5,810 to 79,810, leaving him with 50 MP to save for future military promotions. Feeling accomplished, Mikael returned to his apartment. He much preferred the comfort of his space over the environment of the white room with its giant scanner.

Once back, he glanced at his LP balance and smirked. 'Finally rich! But like all rich people, I'll have to spend money to make more. Well, that's not entirely true, since I'm not investing in the traditional sense, but in a way, it is true. I'm investing in my strength, which will allow me to take on tougher military missions and earn more MP.' With that thought, he opened the system store, ready to watch his balance melt away.

[Advanced Race Gain System]

Requirements: Basic Stats System, Race System, Basic Race Gain System

Allows users to acquire new races simply by touching a being of a different race and activating the Advanced Race Gain System—killing is not always required like before. This upgrade also enables the user to gain stronger variations within the same race based on the strength of the being they touch/kill. Note that killing the individual may yield an even higher-ranked version of the race. Price: 50K LP]

[Soul Hiding System. Requirement: None

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These two purchases brought his balance down to just under 25K LP. However, just as he was about to close the system store, his eyes caught sight of an upgrade he realized he would need.

[Party System. Requirement: None

Allows the creation of a party, enabling the party leader to link with those who accept the party invitation. The leader can adjust XP allocation and grant access to all purchased system upgrades without any additional cost. Additional features are also available. Price: 3K LP.]

Mikael nodded, satisfied. 'This should be good. I hadn't planned to buy the Party System, but it'll be extremely useful for the gift I'm planning to give Kiara. I've slightly exceeded my budget, but I accounted for some margin of error since I've accumulated more LP than I initially aimed for.'

He left his apartment and appeared in the training room. A quick glance confirmed that the dojo space was empty, leading him to conclude that Kiara was in her "room." Approaching her door, he knocked.

He heard some faint sounds from inside before the door opened a few seconds later, revealing Kiara in all her beauty. He had only a brief moment to admire her before she lunged forward, wrapping him in a tight hug.

Mikael returned the embrace, her head resting against his chest. She didn't stay there long, however, as she tilted her head up, and their lips met in a passionate kiss.

They remained like this for a while, expressing their joy at being reunited and their love for each other. When they finally parted, Mikael smiled and said, "Remember what I said before leaving?"

Kiara thought for a moment before replying in an uncertain tone, "The gift?"

A small smile spread across Mikael's face. "You remember when you mentioned the AI created by the Records and all that?"

Her heartbeat quickened as she realized where this was going. "Hmm?"

"Kiara, I want you to be my AI, exclusively mine—not the property of the Records. Do you accept?"

She froze for a moment. She had hoped this was where the conversation was heading, but hearing the actual words overwhelmed her with indescribable joy. 'Isn't this almost like a marriage proposal?' she thought, blushing as her mind wandered into fantasies.

Seeing her lost in thought, Mikael cleared his throat, masking the anxiety he felt. Even though he was more than 99% certain of her answer, her silence unsettled him. Kiara was important to him now, and the delay made him uneasy.

Snapped out of her reverie by the sound, Kiara's wide smile returned. "YES!" she shouted before leaping into his arms.

Relieved, Mikael felt a weight lift from his heart. The two stayed close for a while, silently sharing their mutual joy and love.

"So, how do we make this happen?" Mikael finally asked.

"It's simple, really," Kiara explained. "You just need to request it from the Records, I give my authorization, you pay the LP, and it's done."

Mikael nodded and said mentally, "Records, I want to purchase the trainer AI, Kiara, and have her as my exclusive property."

[Request received. Awaiting confirmation from the AI...]

Kiara saw a system panel appear before her and quickly responded, "I accept."

[Confirmation received. Analyzing AI... Analysis complete. Price: 12,150 LP. Proceed with payment? Yes/No.]

The price was slightly higher than he expected, but Mikael confirmed the payment.

[Transaction confirmed. AI Kiara is now the exclusive property of Mikael Angelini. The Akashic Records no longer have any claim on her.]

"Thud."

Kiara suddenly collapsed to the ground. Mikael's heart nearly stopped as he rushed to her side. "KIARA!" he shouted, cradling her in his arms.

Panicking, he demanded, "Records, what the hell is happening?"

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