RE: The Extra's Dominance-Chapter 18 - Vulcan [3]

(Raven's POV)

I'm waiting for Tyrone in the living room.

He seems to have a lot on his mind right now.

I'm an orphan, so I don't really know what he's feeling.

I'm not even attached to the orphanage I'm from. I know they just took us in for the government pension.

So I can't just comfort Tyrone like I know what he's going through. The best thing I can do is give him space and privacy.

So while I was waiting here... I'm assessing my strength and everything I have. I need to know those before I aim to get stronger.

'First, I thought that [Nyx]'s could be used freely, but it turns out I can't.'

I can only imbue one magic into a bullet and only up to 2nd-tier magics. The bullets will explode if I use more than that as they couldn't withstand it.

'Well, I can only cast 1st and 2nd-tier spells anyway.'

But if it did turn out that I can imbue any magic into the bullet using , then isn't [Nyx] OP?

That will really help me.

I'm sure I'll encounter more dangerous situations in the future.

That's why I'm determined to get stronger.

Anyway, moving on—

"Second, in a normal Earth—almost everyone will agree that guns are the strongest weapon."

Then why are guns the weakest weapon here in this world?

And third... How could I make them the strongest?

I asked myself those questions.

And after racking my brain...

"I got it!"

I got some things that would definitely help me.

And it was then that Tyrone came down from upstairs.

Tap- tap- tap—

He looks calm and peaceful, like a decade's worth of problems disappeared from his shoulders. Relief can be felt and seen from him.

Then after coming down... He sat opposite me.

"Thank you for telling me the truth. And sorry for my rudeness earlier."

He said, bowing his head.

"It's no big deal. And apology accepted."

I replied with a shrug.

"No, you could've just bought the workshop with the house using your money and taken the skill and hammer for yourself. You know that I was looking for buyers for this house, right?"

Tyrone was persistent and too genuine. I'm not good at handling people like him.

'I didn't take the skill book and hammer for myself since I can't use them anyway! I'm no smith!'

I exclaimed in my head.

"Don't mind it too much. Stop bowing, and let's just get to the main reason why I'm here."

"Oh, right!"

Luckily, I shifted the topic—seems like Tyrone forgot the real reason why I was here.

"First, do you still plan to continue being a smith?"

I asked him.

"I absolutely will."

Tyrone firmly answered.

"Then I'll invest 10 million Zeals. You'll need money to create something, after all."

"Also, you appearing in public with no backing is stupid. You have a great skill and artifact, so some guilds will try to blackmail or even kidnap you to force you to create equipment for them."

I said, bringing out a mana contract and handing it to Tyrone.

"How did you know that I got a great artifact and skill?"

"..."

Tyrone asked me doubtfully, which made me silent.

After some seconds, I frowned and spoke.

"Your father told me, why?"

I lied like I was just breathing.

And although he still had his doubts... Because he felt more gratitude toward me, Tyrone just let it go.

Then after that, he read the content of the mana contract.

"Just create equipment, and some people will collect and buy them from you anytime you want. The people will be trustworthy, so you'll be safe."

"At least do that method until it's safe to reveal yourself to the public."

I said to Tyrone.

Tyrone nodded his head, indicating that he understood what I was saying was necessary for him.

I plan to talk to Ruby and have her buy equipment made by Tyrone. She'll gain a lot from it, so I know she'll agree.

Tyrone signed the mana contract after reading it thoroughly.

We talked a bit about the business after that.

"Thank you for helping me."

After talking for a while, Tyrone bowed his head and thanked me again.

"If you're thankful, then make my money grow."

I said with a playful smile.

"I will! And if you need something, just say a word to me. If I can, I'll do it!"

Tyrone declared with an enthusiastic voice.

'Gotcha! Fish really do get caught with their mouths, huh.'

After hearing his words—

Pat-

I placed [Nyx] on the table.

"...?"

Tyrone looked at it, tilting his head.

"I'll need this gun to be upgraded and delivered to me before Friday."

I said with a sly smile.

"Can you do it?"

Tyrone didn't say anything for a while.

Then... He looked at me with a confident smile.

"I can."

*****

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I'm now on my way back to the Lunar. I just finished my business with Tyrone.

I also already sent a message to Keara to update her.

Anyway—I invested 10 million Zeals in Tyrone and left another 2 million Zeals for [Nyx]'s upgrade.

The first 5 items Tyrone will upgrade or create will have a drastic increase in their performance and functions. That's a bonus from the skill book and hammer he acquired. freewёbn૦νeɭ.com

I only let Tyrone upgrade [Nyx] so Ruby will receive 3 of the bonus items. That way, she'll see Tyrone as someone worth investing in and protecting.

Yes, she'll only receive 3 bonus equipment, as I already plan to commission Tyrone to make me a weapon—I'll just need to collect the materials next weekend.

Tyrone won't immediately make or upgrade weapons, as he still needs to study the skill and hammer he acquired. He also needs to fix the smithy.

So with that... I roughly have 8 million Zeals left.

I used 12 million Zeals in one go, but it's for the future, so it's fine.

"Still... Ugh... It's making me weak knowing I spent that much already."

*****

I arrived at Lunar Academy around 5 P.M. There are just a few students and staff around.

Maybe because it's the weekend and they're enjoying the vacation.

Tap- tap- tap—

I started heading back to my dorm building.

And while walking, Yuki came out from the storage.

-Kyu!

"You know, you don't need to hide in the spatial storage anymore."

Almost everyone in my class and even the professors already know her existence anyway.

-Kyuuuu!

Yuki was happy with that news. She now understands human language to a certain degree. I'm so proud of her.

Then, at that moment—

"Oh! You're that weird guy with the weird weapon choice and bird!"

I heard that from behind me.

My steps halted and I looked for the source of it.

Then... I saw a handsome young man with black hair and eyes. Slightly taller than me, and his body is also more built than mine.

"I haven't seen you these days. Where have you been?"

The boy then asked me. There's no mockery or ill intention coming from him... He's just playful and curious.

'Maybe he's one of those people who are always energetic and unconsciously annoy others.'

I thought, looking at the boy.

"Anyway, I'm Blake Dunstan! Nice to meet you!"

The boy then energetically introduced himself.

'He's not a character that's mentioned in the novel. Another extra.'

I frowned. The boy is too talkative and loud.

"You're annoying. Shut up."

I said.

"Wow, you're so harsh! Anyway, what's your name?"

He also seems like one of those who are always positive.

My frown deepened.

'I can't handle people like him.'

So I started to walk away toward my dorm at a fast pace.

"Are you in a hurry? Want me to help you with something?"

But this shit is still following me.

'So damn annoying!'

I wish he would just leave me alone, I'm already exhausted.