Apocalypse After
First Transaction
Samuel was silent. The man looked down without saying a word.
After pondering for some time, he finally lifted his face. Samuel looked towards Alexander with a serious expression on his face. In his eyes, seemed an unshakable determination.
“If I follow you and do what all your commands are, can you help the people in Shelter 1008?”
Hearing that, Alexander immediately shook his head. He then explained casually but straight to the point.
“It depends on yourself. I think saving everyone is impossible. However, if you are in a hurry and can achieve something in a short time, it should not be impossible to save your friends.
At least ... let them live longer then try to improve their lives.”
Alexander's initial answer made Samuel more doubtful. However, the young man's explanation also made him realize that was the truth. There was no way he could save everyone because his time was too short. Even with hard work and luck, it's hard to get big in this arid environment.
Level 3 materials were already quite rare, level 4 materials were extremely lifeless. So, even if obtaining a level 4 material, it was still useless. One ingredient alone was difficult to exchange for the entire level 1 evolution potion he needed to break through the limits of a level 1 hunter (five bottles of ready-made potions).
As Samuel was perplexed, Alexander's voice again rang out in his ears.
“You may doubt me because I myself am only a level 2 hunter. Not a strong figure like level 3 hunters that are rare in number, let alone level 4 hunters. However, I myself have faith ...
Raising some people to level 1 is not a problem. It's still within the scope that I can bear.”
Samuel was very doubtful. What Alexander said is true. Even if what the mysterious figure in front of him said did sound sweet, but it could not be proved directly. Even the name V itself is still not quite famous in Shelter 11.
‘Will he deceive me? If he wants to cheat, what does he want from me?’
Samuel thought with doubt. He himself was not a great figure, did not have an outstanding background, and was just an unwell-known apprentice hunter from a low-level shelter. So the man got more confused. I felt that there was no reason why Alexander wanted to invite him.
After a moment of hesitation, Alexander finally ventured to ask.
“If you may know, what exactly makes you interested in me?”
Hearing how Samuel called out to him more normally, Alexander raised the corner of his lips. The young man felt quite certain that the man was interested in his invitation.
“Actually simple. Because I think you have potential and we are fellow newcomers,” replied Alexander in a flat tone.
“Is that all?” samuel asked with a doubtful expression.
“If not?” Alexander tilted his head. “I don't have time to waste. In addition, I also do not have a rough hobby to play with people who try to pursue their dreams.”
“You mean ..” Samuel frowned.
“I feel you are useful, so I hired you. Instead, you also need a job to generate funds. We need each other, simple as that.”
Hearing Alexander's words, Samuel's doubts dwindled. Just then, he began to notice the mysterious figure in front of him.
A jet black robe, a black mask with one hole for the eye, and a voice that could not be distinguished whether male or female.
Despite being right in front of him, Samuel felt unable to understand the figure. Merely, those red eyes that looked so cold and indifferent made him feel the pressure. Feeling that the figure in front of him does have the confidence to realize what he said.
Taking a deep breath, Samuel finally said.
“Then ... please take care of me from now on, Master V!”
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Three days later.
On such a silent night, three people walked through the dark passageway. Two of them were wearing black robes. One had a black mask, and one a white mask.
They were Alexander, Aster, and Samuel.
Unlike Alexander and Aster who wore robes and masks, Samuel wore equipment that he usually wore. Not wearing a robe or mask, but carrying a large box behind his back.
Tonight they plan to make transactions with a certain group. With such an amount, not many groups were able to digest it all. So ... arguably tonight they have made a big transaction.
While Samuel was carrying the luggage, Alexander and Aster were watching around with serious expressions on their faces.
“No problem.” Alexander shook his head lightly.
So far, everything has gone very well. They did not meet any other groups or people who looked suspicious. Precisely because it was so smooth, the young man became increasingly suspicious.
Is there a problem or not. They could not really figure it out without directly looking at it with their heads. So, choosing vigilant is their best option for now.
After walking for quite a while, they finally arrived at the location. The location where they met was circle 6 where usually the black trade was conducted. More specifically, a small house that does not look flashy and blends well with the environment.
At first Alexander thought they had arrived in the wrong place. However, all doubts were instantly swept away when he saw the figure of Gery waiting near the door.
The man immediately smiled when he saw Alexander coming. Having a friendly smile on his face, he said, “I guess you can't come and don't believe me.”
“Of course I'll come, Grey Jackal. It's just that I don't fully trust you yet. Where's that customer?” reply Alexander flat.
“Of course it's inside. Want to log in now?”
“Let that person out.”
Alexander looked around. After confirming that there was no suspicious person, he focused on the building in front of him. It was unknown how many people were inside, so it was better to wait outside.
“It ..” Gery seemed to doubt. “Actually there is a little problem with his identity. You better get in. Take it easy, all safe and in control.”
“I am the kind of person who does not want to entrust my life to others. Please understand,” reply Alexander.
“This-“
At the moment when Gery looked doubtful, a light and elegant female-sounding voice emerged from inside the house.
“It's okay. I'll go out and meet him in person.”
After a while, the door finally opened and a beautiful female figure walked out of the house.
The figure that came out was a short girl with such a charming face. He was wearing clean and neat clothes. Long wavy blonde hair. Coupled with white skin and eyes as beautiful as sapphires, she looked so dazzling. Like a beautiful princess from a fairy tale.
While everyone was stunned when they saw her beauty, Alexander was stunned for different reasons.
‘At least this 3 ... high level, this blonde hair, this faint but familiar scent ..’
Unknowingly, cold sweat drenched Alexander's back. If not for wearing the mask, everyone would have been able to see his serious and extremely vigilant expression.
The girl seemed to have gotten used to people's reactions. He bowed politely while slightly lifting his clothes like a noble.
“Include, my name is Yona. Nice to meet you guys,” Yona said in a soft tone.
“What a beauty like a fairy.”
Samuel's murmur was heard. The man's voice made Alexander wake up from his daydream. Calming himself and trying to act as natural as possible, he nodded lightly while introducing himself.
“You can call me V, Miss Yona.”
“Oh?”
Hearing Alexander's indistinguishable voice whether male or female, Yona instantly knew that it was most likely the effect of a unique miracle root that she was unaware of.
Yona walked a few steps and stopped less than two meters in front of Alexander. The girl was no more tall than Alexander's shoulder. However, it seems that his age is not as young as it seems. After all, there was no way a little girl could become a level 3 hunter whose existence was still rare in Shelter 11.
Yona looked at the red eyes behind the black mask. At first, he wondered if the red eyes were similar to the eyes of an acquaintance. However, when looking carefully, the woman realized that the color and shape of her iris were quite different.
Raising the corner of her lips, Yona finally said.
“I hope we can cooperate in the long term, Mr. V.”
>> Connect.
