Chapter 12: Chapter 12
Chapter 12
The morning after the sale, Adam sat at his desk, his desk ablaze in the dim light. He glanced at the transaction summary, his account balance now reflecting 400,000 gains from the sale.
"Not bad for a first try," he whispered, even as the pain in his chest eased. It wasn't just about the money. This success was the beginning of something much more dangerous.
Later that day, Adam decided to head to a more sophisticated ward Wake up zone His goal was to find potential buyers for his future goods. The underground market was less polished than the official shops, and was located on streets only the most knowledgeable could navigate.
The market was filled with a sense of energy - the whispering of clandestine voices, the clanging of hidden weapons, and the occasional spell. The shops were packed, selling everything from illegal drugs to cursed goods.
Adam stood up, his face a bit dull as he moved through the crowd. The Shadow Shadow skill wrapped around him, making him less visible from the crowd's shadows.
. Adam stood by a rare artifact, examining a spot that glowed pale blue.
"Soul Resonance Crystal," the vendor said in a false voice. "It was used to make high-level magic items. Are you interested?"
Adam seemed to know, even though his mind was elsewhere. Buying a setup It was flawless - small but beautiful. He had created a mental word to reflect on the professional work as he began to expand the business.
"No, it was just a wave," Adam turned away.
When he got home, his mind was full of thoughts. In his journal, he wrote what he called a "three-pronged strategy."
Silent Entry: Introduce small but unique products to the market. Build trust and credibility without being overly dramatic. Exaggeration: Promote higher-level products, making sure each one has a story of origin. Differentiation: Build relationships with influential customers and groups, spreading the risk while maximizing profits.
Before writing the last note, Adam's pen rests on the page:
Let that world be hidden. at all times
days later, Adam decides to get something important for his long-term plans: a book of skills to hide his true identity. His current skills, Shadow Shadow was effective but limited. If he wants to do something unseen, he needs something stronger.
Returning to the other world, Adam entered a vast forest, engulfed in a terrifying and unfathomable darkness. He heard tales of dungeons hidden deep within, a book of art containing a book of skills that needed to be hidden.
The forest was alive with evil—trees with twisted, claw-like branches, glowing eyes peering out of the shadows, and the haunting of unseen predators.
As the man went deeper, his senses became sharper, and he carefully examined every sound and movement. He grabbed the short blade he had bought from the main world, the blade of which was a small magic item.
Finally, he found it - an ancient stone arch leading to what looked like a temple. The air around him was magical, a clear sign of a prison.
Inside, the prison was a maze of moving walls and traps. Adam moved carefully and used his protective shield Avoiding combat if possible. When forced to fight, he relied on the right balance of strength, focusing on weaknesses and maintaining strength.
hours later he reached the heart of the dungeon - a circular room with a platform in the middle. On top of the floor lay a glossy book, the cover marked with intricate engravings.
As Adam approaches, a figure appears from the shadows - a guard. He was human, but impersonal, and his movements were very timid.
The shooting of Adam It's fast. He anticipated a challenge, but the guardian emitted an aura beyond his current abilities.
Think about it man. You can't fight this.
Using the environment to his advantage, Adam lures the Guardian into a quick trap - a pile of magical wine he had collected earlier. The vines delayed the maintenance so Adam could walk forward and grab the skill book from the base.
As the book left the pit, the prison The fall began, and Adam ran through the corridors, the walls closing in as he was about to exit.
Outside, he sighed in annoyance at his book.
"One step done," he whispered, his lips curling into a smile.
The book lit up, the title appearing in glowing letters: The Phantom's Cloak.
Adam activated the skill book in his living room. As the knowledge took hold of his mind, a surge of energy flowed through him.
Adam leaned back, a sense of well-being settling over him.
"Everything will change," he whispered.
With the Phantom Cloak, his actions would be invisible. The next step was to find a commercial building and have a vision to support his growing ambitions.