Novel Catchup
Chapter 379 What to buy?
As Ty approached the terminal, he noticed a keyboard tucked slightly beneath the screen, which lit up as he ran his fingers across its surface.
"Hello, please state your name?" a robotic female voice asked from the terminal.
Ty paused for a moment before responding, "Ty Hockenson."
"Name not registered, voice identification noticed as 'Demon.' Is this correct?" the voice continued.
"Yes," Ty replied, curious about the terminal's capabilities. "Are you some type of AI Automation?"
"That is classified information, but for all intended purposes, you may call me Phillis," the voice answered.
"I take it you are 'The Demon,' correct? What can I do for you?" Phillis inquired further.
Ty, a bit confused, clarified, "Yes, technically they call me Demon, but my name is Ty."
"Okay, 'Demon named Ty,' what may I assist you with? I assume it is to do with the 'Arena of Life'—this plan—place is undergoing correct?" Phillis seemed to attempt to understand his association.
Ty nodded again and stated, "Yeah, that's about right. I would like to see my balance and a list of everything you have to offer for the upcoming Arena of Life."
"Of course," Phillis responded, and after a brief pause, she added, "Wow, I see you have a balance of 3,046,305 Currency currently, making you the second highest sponsored contestant this year."
As Ty was mulling over his options, Gisorn approached and placed a hand on his shoulder, impressed by the balance displayed. "Wow, that's a lot of money."
Ty nodded slightly, equally curious about his own purchasing power and what it could mean for his preparation. Before he could delve into his options, Gisorn turned his attention to the terminal.
"Computer lady, how much do I have?" Gisorn asked, leaning towards the screen.
"Hello... Gisorn," the terminal responded after a brief pause to verify his voice. "That is who I am talking to, correct?"
Gisorn nodded, "Yes, Computer Lady."
"Thank you for confirmation. Gisorn, you have 35,000 in donations from sponsors. You are ranked 76th out of 100," the voice from the terminal informed him with a neutral tone. "Would you like a list of support items available to yourself?"n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Gisorn shook his head, his focus shifting back to Ty. "Please list everything for our demon first."
The terminal paused for a moment before responding, "Understood. Listing items available for purchase within the budget of 50,000 for the contestant known as 'Demon.' Please review the options carefully to make strategic choices."
The screen displayed a more limited but still useful array of items that Ty could consider within the budget, catering to strategic enhancements rather than outright firepower or high-end technology:
Basic Weapons:
Enhanced Combat Knife: Durable with a carbon fiber handle and a diamond-edged blade — 10,000 x2 Compact Crossbow: Lightweight and easy to conceal, comes with 10 bolts — 15,000 x2
Protective Gear:
Reinforced Vest: Offers improved protection against small arms fire — 10,000 x5 CurrencyThermal Goggles: Provides night vision and thermal imaging — 15,000 x1
Utility Items:
Basic Medical Kit: Contains enough supplies for minor injuries — 5,000 x5
Portable Camouflage Net: Allows the user to blend with the environment when stationary — 8,000 x3 CurrencyEnergy Bars: High-calorie bars designed to sustain energy levels during prolonged physical activity — 2,000 x20
Inventory Space:
Large utility backpack: A Larger backpack than provided – 4,000 x 2
Travel Crystals: Hover a blue crystal over an item weighing less than 40 pounds and it will be stored inside the crystal. 1 time use. 5,000 x 5
Advanced Travel Crystal: Hover a red crystal over an item weighing less than 40 pounds and it will be stored inside the crystal. 3 time use. 10,000 x 5
Sleeping Bag Set. Comes included with Pillow, Blanket, fire starter. 3,000 x 5
The screen responded promptly, "These are the basic gears allocated; more will appear as you go along. What would you like to purchase today? Also, the total amount allowed to be spent between your entire team is 75,000. All items will be staged for you, and it will be up to you and your squad to figure out how to carry around the extra gear purchased."
"I see," Ty stated. "Hey, Rosana, once you finish, can you come over here and see how much you have?"
She let out a laugh and stated, "Like I would have any donations from the start. I'm from a beast tribe, and on top of being a female, the chances are slim to none."
Phillis responded, "Voice recognized as 'Rosana.' Is this correct?"
"Yes," she stated as she wrapped white bandage wrap around her arms. Then the terminal announced, "Your total currency balance is 140,000. Congrats, you are in the top 20 of donations."
Ty let out a whistle and stated, "Not that bad, maybe you impressed people with the fire during the showcase or they really liked those fluffy ears," chuckling as he spoke.
Just then, Kern came running up and asked the computer, "Hey, what's mine?!"
"Kern, I take it that is I who—"
"Yes, yes, yes, I am Kern, now tell me how much I have earned!"
"Sure, Kern, you currently have 34,100 Currency allotted to you at the moment."
Kern threw his fist in the sky and shouted out to Gisorn, "Haha, I knew they all liked me more than they do you! You should smile more, and then you will get better results!"
Gisorn stated blankly, "I believe your math is off. Even if it wasn't, 34 and 35k are pretty close together, and I doubt smiling would change any of that."
Kern paused to recheck the math, then shrugged off the minor discrepancy. "Yeah, it doesn't matter regardless. How about you, John?"
"No thanks," John replied, "I don't think it matters to see how much I have since I won't buy anything anyway. I was pretty low in power rankings, and I don't have strong offensive power... so I'd rather not look." Continue your saga on empire
Phillis chimed in, "Voice recognized as 'John.' Is that correct?"
"Yes, but no need to show my balance as I know it will be low, thank you. Also, I am equipped with everything I need, so I will meet you all outside when you are ready."
Ty glanced over at John, noticing a few new items on him despite his claim of sufficiency.