LRAB Chapter 58 Are you stupid?
Chapter 58 Are you stupid?
Ethan narrowed his eyes, staring at him evenly. They had only managed to grab a couple of the insectoid corpses to avoid prying eyes and this guy was asking for one whole corpse. He was definitely getting ripped off.
His eyes darted here and there to see if he could find something to add to the deal when he noticed a huge crystal ball on the shelf, similar to the one Lia had described to him before. If he was not wrong, this should be an awakening stone.
Ethan suddenly got an idea. "Throw in that crystal ball and we can call it even."
The vendor raised an eyebrow, his smirk faltering for the first time. His gaze flicked to the crystal ball Ethan had pointed out, then back to Ethan, sizing him up carefully. "That crystal ball?" he asked, his tone almost mocking. "Do you even know what that is?"
"I know exactly what it is," Ethan replied evenly, keeping his expression calm and composed. "An awakening stone, right? And judging by the dust on it, it's not exactly a hot seller."
The vendor's lips twitched, but he didn't deny it. "Awakening stones aren't toys, boy. They're rare and freaking expensive. There is no way I am selling that to you even if you offer a hundred of these corpses."
"Fine then. Forget it." Ethan turned around and took a step out.
"Ok. Wait. Wait." The vendor called after him. "I can't sell that to you but you can use it once. I will throw that in for free."
Ethan paused mid-step, a faint smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. He turned back to face the vendor, raising an eyebrow. "Use it once, huh?"
The vendor chuckled. "Alright, alright, no need to get all defensive. Do your thing. I'll be over here, minding my own business." He stepped out along with the other attendant who was working inside the shop.
Ethan suppressed a sigh, his annoyance masking the unease creeping up his spine. The vendor's casual comment about his level had set him on edge, but he couldn't let it show. He stepped toward the crystal ball, brushing off the lingering tension.
He placed his hands firmly on the crystal ball, feeling its cool surface hum faintly beneath his touch.
The room seemed to dim slightly as the orb's inner light began to swirl. Threads of golden and silver energy danced within, coalescing into intricate patterns. Ethan felt a pull as if the stone were delving deeper into his very essence.
For a moment, the orb glowed blindingly bright, then settled into a soft, pulsating blue. A strange, otherworldly symbol appeared within the crystal, hovering faintly before vanishing. Ethan felt a surge of energy rush through him, leaving him momentarily breathless.
[Ding! Second Awakening Successful]
[Ding! Second Class Unlocked]
[Ding! New Achievement Unlocked: Dual-Class Wielder]
[Second Class: Mage]