Reawaken the World

Even 10,000,000,000 Aurum Is a Small Amount of Money (Part 2)

(“Alright then, in that case, I would recommend you to get a CWH anti-material weapon with anti-armor ammunition. Of course, you can load it with normal anti-monster ammo as well, but if you are thinking of using it in conjunction with an AAH rifle, you can load it up with an AAH one, I recommend you to only load CWH anti-material rifles with only anti-armour ammunition. Although somewhat expensive, you can also buy specially designed ammo as well as insurance, these ammo should be able to make short masterpieces of large and powerful monsters. It may be a good idea to buy some of these ammunition magazines just to be safe. ”) 

 

"Ts: This code is the sign → (“..... ”) to show the conversation bubble."

(“Then, I'll bring the gun with that ammunition, normal ammunition to fill my reserves and some energy packs for my clothes added as well. Is there anything else you think I should get?”) 

 

(“Contact . Well, of course, it's nice to have it all just in case you suddenly need something .. But if you ask me, then what about buying a talisman or talisman? ”) 

 

"Although Shizuka was actually just joking, Akira suddenly took her suggestion seriously."

 

(“I'll buy one of them. ”) 

 

"Shizuka Shop mainly focuses on ammunition and weapons for Hunters, but also sells some other items. Hunters can also order for augmented suits and choose orders from their stores. But Shizuka doesn't sell amulets at all."

 

"But seeing how Akira reacts, doesn't mean Shizuka can say that he is really joking there. He looked at her with a serious face and a hopeful look, he also sounded like he was really mean when he said that."

 

(“... Wait a minute here. ”) 

 

"Shizuka made an awkward smile before she went into the back room as she rushed to the storeroom."

 

"The warehouse that doubles as a loading area for goods sent to his shop houses all kinds of weapons and drugs. Shizuka was looking for the thing she was looking for in the warehouse."

 

(“.... Where do I put that thing again …? Or rather, I'm not even sure if it's here or not. But I don't remember ever throwing it away. So it's supposed to be covered in dust somewhere around here ... Oh, here it is !! ”) 

 

"What he was looking for was a cardboard box left deep inside the warehouse. Seeing how much dust was covering him, it seemed like it had long been left there. Shizuka lightly blew away the dust and opened the box. Inside, he found a collection of small objects."

 

"There are small objects such as sighting devices or medical products that cannot be recreated using current technology. It was an item made using old world technology. But among them, there were also other items that had no financial value. For example, there are artistic paintings, lots of ink and paper; all of these have no technological value at all. Therefore, the hunter's office considers these items worthless."

 

"The items were usually considered worthless in the market, so the Hunters who returned with them would take them elsewhere in the hope that they could sell them somewhere at a high price. Some of them will be given to their acquaintances as souvenirs from the ruins, he said, some of them are used as chips in negotiations and some of them are given to random people who think that it is better than just throwing them away. Shizuka got quite a lot of this stuff."

 

"He collected things that were of no interest to him and put them in the warehouse; that was the origin of the items in this cardboard box. He went looking for the box because he remembered there was something that could be used as a charm in it. He then took out some small objects and returned to Akira."

 

(“Sorry to be waiting. I don't have much, but do you need this?”) 

 

"About looking at the small items lined up on the table with a serious face. But he didn't know which one was good as a spell and which one wasn't."

 

(“Do you have any recommendations which is good?”) 

 

(“Well, the charm is beyond my skills. But all of these items were found in the ruins. I have no plans to recover them and I cannot guarantee their effectiveness. At the end of the day, charm is just an object to make you feel calmer. That's why I think it's best if you choose yourself. ”) 

 

"About nodding while still looking confused, but then Alpha suddenly pointed to one of the objects on the table."

 

[I think this one is good.]

"Ts: this code → [....... ]mark to indicate special speech bubble 'nano' or mechanical device."

(“Is there a reason why you chose that one?”) 

 

[There's a lucky number engraved on it. I think it's kind of a charm to increase the luck used by someone during the old world era. After all, exploring the ruins also depends a lot on your luck. So I think someone would be a good choice.]

 

"About then pointing to the Alpha recommended object."

 

(“I'll take this one. ”) 

"Ts: This code is the sign → (“..... ”) to show the conversation bubble."

(“Good . Since I can't give you insurance for its quality, I'll give it away for free. Wait a minute here, I will bring the rest of your order here. ”) 

 

"As Shizuka gathered all the items Akira ordered, she stared at her new charm. He seemed really interested in that little thing."

 

(“Alpha, you said you had lucky numbers, right? So what exactly does this number mean? ”) 

 

(“People usually get a lot of money when this number comes up. That's why lucky numbers. ”) 

 

(“I see.”) 

 

"About thinking that the people of the old world also desperately needed money so they would even get a lucky charm like the one he was looking at. That made him interested in the fact that there were actually more similarities between the old world era and the current era."

 

"Shizuka's back with all the goods ordered."

 

(“Sorry to be waiting. If you have time, I can explain the item details if you want. ”) 

 

(“Ya please.”) 

 

(“Good then . CWH anti-material gun is mainly used to fight thick armored mechanical monsters ... ”) 

 

"Shizuka started her explanation in a good mood."

 

"Among all types of weapons, the CWH anti-material rifle was made specifically to fight mechanical monsters."

 

"Most of the mechanical monsters are autonomous fighting robots or guard facility drones. They were much more difficult to kill compared to biological monsters. Thick armor and their hard metal body were the reason."

 

"If anti-armor munitions could penetrate their thick armor and destroy their control devices, these monsters could be defeated with little effort. And for Hunters aiming to obtain a share of these monsters, defeating these monsters while inflicting the slightest damage could afford them even more money. Thus, it was doubly beneficial for them to use anti-armour ammunition."

 

"Some of the Hunters who liked this CWH anti-matter rifle made money by hunting tanks in the middle of the desert. They would load specially designated ammunition into their weapons and destroy only the control device of a tank, then they would take the tank to the workshop to install a new control device before selling it."

 

"Of course, there are other types of weapons that Hunters will use to fight with large mechanical monsters. But the CWH anti-material rifle is a staple weapon for such situations. That's what this gun is for."

 

 

(“Amunitions designed specifically for CWH anti-material rifles may be expensive, but I can guarantee their efficiency. If you have enough knowledge about the insides of mechanical monsters and have the confidence to shoot their insides, this ammunition will work very well. It can be used to turn the table in one shot when you are sandwiched against a monster in thick armor. I don't think I should say this because I think you understand it very well, but you shouldn't expect to be in such a situation, OK?”) 

 

(“Ah, of course. ”) 

 

"About nodding strongly, which made, Shizuka looked satisfied as she nodded in return."

 

(“Good. Well, don't try to use specially designed ammo on some other weapon just because it looks similar, okay? In the worst-case scenario, it can cause an explosion that will put your entire arm loose. So never think about trying to do something like that. You got any questions? You could ask me about other weapons too, you know? If it'll make you buy more guns, I can tell you everything I know. ”) 

 

"I think for a minute before I answer."

 

 

"Shizuka was speechless because she didn't talk much about it. But he then smiled and looked at Akira with a gentle gaze."

 

(“AAH rifle fans, yes ... Akira, you're too young to be a fan of AAH rifles, you know?”) 

 

"Even though he didn't understand why, he realized that he was just asking something strange. Therefore he tried to give more explanation of his question."

 

(“Ah, it's just that one of the Hunters I was with yesterday said that. So I just want to know. The hunter said that I or Shizuka-san must have been a fan of AAH rifles after she had noticed my AAH rifle well ..”) 

 

"Ts: This code is the sign → (“..... ”) to show the conversation bubble."

(“Is that so? If that's true, then that means you're doing a really incredible job there. ”) 

 

(“Are people misunderstood as AAH gun enthusiasts if they do something extraordinary?”) 

 

(“Well, what can I say here .. It's complicated, you know. ”) 

 

"About looking confused, so Shizuka smiled bitterly as she began to explain about the AAH rifle fans."

 

"There are many types of weapons circulating in the eastern district. Some of them lasted for years while some of them were popular for a short time before disappearing. AAH rifles have survived such fierce competition for more than 100 years. Thanks to its high performance to price ratio, the AAH rifle is a popular rifle even now."

 

"And among the Hunters, there was a group of people called AAH rifle enthusiasts who were very fond of this rifle. They like it so much that they tend to get their priorities backwards."

 

"They will try to defeat every monster using AAH rifles because of their love for rifles. They would even try to kill monsters that normally could not be defeated with AAH weapons just to show the prowess of a rifle. Some of them will heavily modify their AAH rifles to improve their performance and firepower. In short, these people will do all sorts of things for their beloved weapons."

 

"There are many factions among AAH rifle enthusiasts. Some of them detest any form of modification and aim for effective tactics using basic AAH rifles. Some of them allow modification as long as it retains the basic design. Some of them allow modifications as long as the core part of the AAH rifle remains intact. Some of them will add additional functions to the rifle by adding an extension section. And finally, some of them didn't really care about the inside as long as it still had the appearance of an AAH rifle. They'll fight and help each other and spread the popularity of AAH rifles."

 

"One thing in common among AAH gun enthusiasts is that they are very passionate people. Although some of them are great Hunters, one might be swept away and turn into an AAH rifle enthusiast if he is not careful. That's why some people have trouble handling them."

 

(“There are a lot of AAH rifle fans among the merchants as well, but I'm not one of them, okay? I heard that people like them would strongly suggest buying AAH rifles and they secretly sell modified AAH rifles with increased firepower. And among all the weapons they sell, some of them are jackpot weapons. I'm sure that's the reason why Hunter told you that. ”) 

 

"I think then remember what he did yesterday. He did say that the AAH rifle deserved its popularity and he destroyed the mechanical monster cannon bug using only his AAH rifle. So it's foreseeable that Hunter mistook him for an AAH gun enthusiast."

 

(“Once they hit the jackpot, these Hunters would buy a large number of AAH rifles in the hope that they would be able to hit another jackpot. Although, normally, they wouldn't be able to get the same amount of firepower unless they were using weapons sold in Chrome. Some people even say that its firepower level comes from the old world technology used in rifles. But seriously, I wonder who would spread such rumors. ”) 

 

"There have been cases where Hunters who mistook traders as AAH rifle enthusiasts ordered a large number of AAH rifles. It might give the merchant a temporary financial boost, but if the merchant was obsessed with it and happened to be lucky, he would end up with an arsenal full of unsold weapons that could even cause their business to collapse."

 

"There were times when Hunters came to Shizuka's shop because of something similar. But Shizuka always made them pay the full price of the weapon in advance before ordering the weapon. There was once a time when someone bought a truck full of AAH rifles from Shizuka, and of course, Shizuka was dumbfounded when that happened."

 

(“Shizuka-san, what is Chrome? Is there anything different about Aurum? ”) 

 

"Shizuka was a little surprised when she found out that Akira did not understand what Chrome was. He looked regretful for a moment, but he immediately replaced it with his usual smile."

 

(“Akira, don't you know what Chrome is?”) 

 

(“No . This is the first time I have heard that word. ”) 

 

(“It takes some time to explain everything. Is that okay?”) 

 

(“It's okay. ”) 

 

"Shizuka then starts explaining about Chrome to Akira."

 

"There are 2 types of currency in the eastern district. Currency issued by the Company and Chrome. Aurum is the currency issued by Sakashita Heavy Industry, one of the 5 largest companies in the eastern district."

 

"Corporate currency is mostly used in areas under the management of that corporation. Aurum includes, there are 5 types of corporate currencies, each issued by the 5 largest companies in the eastern district. And anyone who buys and sells goods using one of the corporate currencies can be considered as someone who is under that corporation. The spread of currency depends on the sphere of influence of that corporation and is the pillar that supports that corporation."

 

"The act of trying to counterfeit a company's currency can be considered a declaration of war against the Corporate Government. There have been cases in the past when such a thing happened and the Corporate Government always obliterated them mercilessly."

 

"In addition to the Corporate currency, there is Chrome used everywhere in the eastern districts. It was called the old world currency, a type of electronic currency that was found as a relic in the ruins. It cannot be reproduced using the technology of the world today. There are many methods to get this Chrome, and one of them is from an object called a Chrome card. It's some kind of electronic wallet that contains Chrome."

 

"Chrome has absolute value in the eastern district. One can go to the Enterprise Government to exchange Chrome for a large amount of the company's currency. One might also trade the company currency for Chrome which is sold at a very high price. This is also one of the factors driving up the price of Chrome in the eastern district. Most transactions between large companies are done in Chrome."

 

"And because of all this, Chrome can retain its value and be used as the currency of the old world."

 

 

"Among the ruins of the old world, some factories are still in operation. Of course, there are operational surveillance drones patrolling these factories, and most of the time, they are, even the great Hunters or the military of the Corporate Government cannot fight the drones produced using the highly advanced technology of the old world. Therefore, it was almost impossible to collect relics from such ruins."

 

"But it is possible to negotiate with an advanced AI that manages such facilities in order to obtain very valuable goods and it is very difficult to make goods produced in such factories. And this Chrome will be used in such transactions. Although originally a secret, the truth slowly spread among the residents of the eastern district."

 

"Not to mention with Chrome, people can use vending machines scattered in the rubble to get drugs that can even regenerate severed limbs in a short period of time."

 

"Some people did try to force their way to get such drugs from vending machines in the past. And when that happens, they have to fight the vending machine security system. Most of the time, they would not only destroy the vending machine but also increase the pile of corpses that were already scattered around it."

 

"Rumors say that some companies in eastern districts will use their Chrome to buy military goods produced in old-world factories. This led to a shift in the sphere of influence among Corporations in the eastern district."

 

"Therefore, the Corporate Government is trying to collect Chrome. And to do that, they will sell advanced and advanced equipment that can only be purchased using Chrome."

 

"Shizuka then finished his explanation with a summary."

 

(“So that's it, you have it. There have also been rumors of a super-sophisticated AAH rifle that can only be purchased using Chrome. I would really like to see it if it exists. ”) 

"Ts: This code is the sign → (“..... ”) to show the conversation bubble."

"After learning there was equipment that could not be purchased using the company's currency, Akira finally realized the reason why Alpha said even 10,000,000,000 Aurums were mere dime. He then bowed politely to Shizuka and said."

 

(“Thank you for all the explanations, it really opened your eyes. ”) 

 

(“Is that so? I'm glad to hear it.”) 

 

"For those Hunters who already have an augmented suit or are planning to buy one, it is reasonable for them to know about Chrome, but Akira does not know about it. Shizuka's heart ached a little when she discovered this, but she tried to notice it by not showing it on her face as she smiled at Akira as usual."

 

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