Chapter 133: System Update
With a polite bow, the auction manager exited the counting room, leaving Rayven alone with several open chests containing the gold coins.
The moment the door closed, Rayven’s calm expression shifted into anticipation.
He then opened his system and checked his current balance...
[ Current Balance: 855 Gold Coins ]
He hadn’t deposited any profit from the business yet, as they were still being handled by Gene. Also, he had used his spells a few times to practice his Fireballs secretly.
Then, Rayven stared at the coins he was about to deposit.
"Alright... time to make them disappear..." he muttered.
With the system’s assistance, the coins lifted slightly from their piles... Soon, the coins turned into golden particles and vanished into the void.
[ Depositing... ]
[ Deposit Complete: 2,231 Gold Coins Added ]
[ Current Balance: 3,086 Gold Coins ]
Within seconds, the chests were empty...
Rayven looked at the empty coffers and smirked faintly.
"And just like that, I have the money I needed."
Rayven let out a sigh as he really felt happy about this... The coins weren’t just safe from thieves but also convenient to ’carry’ around.
It was safe, incorruptible, and untraceable.
"Well then..." Rayven muttered as he summoned his Skill Market.
"It’s time to complete my spell set."
[ Mist Shroud (Uncommon) - 900 Gold ]
This was the only spell he was lacking... To truly proceed with the Mystic Explorer path that was suggested to him by the system.
[ Mist Shroud (Uncommon): Conjures a dense veil of mist that obscures vision within a small area. Useful for escape, concealment, and ambush tactics.
Radius: 10 meters
Duration: 20 seconds
Cost per use: 2 Gold
Type: Utility / Concealment ]
Without hesitation, Rayven pressed [ Purchase ].
The System chimed with a soft ding.
[ Transaction Complete. 900 Gold Deducted ]
[ Purchase Successful ]
[ Mist Shroud (Uncommon) acquired ]
"Nice," Rayven said as he confirmed that he had the spell... "Now I’ve got the perfect card up my sleeve."
Just like that, Rayven learned the Mist Shroud Spell. It was a spell that would probably take normal Tier 1 Mages months or even years to learn, but here he was, learning it in just a few moments.
Then the next wave of notifications arrived, brighter and faster than usual.
[ Skill Limit Reached: 10/10 Skills Equipped ]
[ Condition Met. Tier Advancement Requirement Fulfilled ]
[ Reward Granted. 100 Gold Credited ]
[ New Mission Available: Advance to Tier 2 Mage ]
"So... I’ve finally hit the wall, huh?" He muttered.
The system notifications continued.
For a moment, it almost looked as though the counting room itself had vanished in his vision, as he could only see the notifications.
Rayven wryly smiled and looked at the notification.
[ Tier Advancement Mission: Path of the Mystic Explorer ]
Progression to Tier 2 Mage requires completion of the following objectives:
[ Mission 1: Trial of Power - Surpass an Adept Mage
Objective: Defeat or overpower a verified Tier 2 (Adept) Mage in a sanctioned or acknowledged duel.
Condition: Victory must be personally achieved using at least 5 out of 10 Registered Spells.. External assistance is prohibited. ]
[ Reward:
Tier Advancement Qualification +1
200 Gold
Optional Path Reward (Varies depending on performance) ]
[ Free Guidance: Combat proficiency is required for all Mages seeking Tier advancement. This ensures stable spell circulation and mana control under duress. ]
"Wow... A free guidance, huh..." Rayven muttered flatly as he knew that it basically cost 3 gold coins if he asked about this in the Suggestion Feature.
In any case, he continued to check the next notification.
[ Mission 2: Trial of Insight - Path Synchronization (Mystic Explorer)
Objective: Successfully uncover a hidden anomaly, secret chamber, or sealed relic using your own abilities.
Requirement: Use a sensory-type or detection-type spells during the process. ]
[ Reward:
Tier Advancement Qualification +1
1 Rare-Grade Spell Ticket
300 Gold Bonus ]
[ Free Guidance: This mission aligns with your chosen specialization - the Mystic Explorer Path. Success will unlock deeper integration between your Coinbound System and your sensory capabilities. ]
Rayven couldn’t help but grin this time. "Now that’s more like it. A Rare-Grade Spell Ticket? Finally, I’ll get to see something better than Common and Uncommons."
In just almost three months or so, he was already about to advance from Tier 1 to Tier 2!
"So... I need to win against an Adept Mage and then discover a hidden relic or chamber using my detection spells, huh..."
He was getting excited about this. "That’s fair. I guess that’s because of the path I’ve chosen to take.
Perhaps, if he didn’t select the Mystic Explorer Path, his mission would just be a generic one, and he’d just be a normal Adept Mage.
This was already good for him.
’But who am I supposed to fight? Should I just go to the Mage Association or something?’
The first challenge would require real combat. It was a dangerous test against someone above his rank. But he had already done this before against Cedric...
But the second, the Trial of Insight, was tailor-made for him. His appraisal, detection, and even his mana pulse were precisely what the path demanded.
Just as he was thinking about how to approach these trials, new notifications flared once again.
[ Tier Advancement Mission Initialized ]
[ System Progression Detected - New Features Unlocked ]
"Whoa~ Now... This is interesting." Rayven recalled how the Withdrawal Feature was just later added. It was a great addition.
Perhaps, he could get a better one this time.
[ System Update: Coinbound Archive Activated ]
[ The Coinbound Archive is now available. ]
[ This feature automatically records every spell you’ve seen, even material, relic, or artifact scanned, appraised, or purchased through the Coinbound System. ]
[ Stored information can be reviewed anytime without additional cost. ]
[ Special Integration: The Archive will synchronize with your Mystic Explorer Path, improving Appraisal and Detection efficiency by 10%. ]
"This... Wait, what? It can also record the spells I’ve seen? Then...." Rayven’s hand trembled. This was a godly ability.
"That’s practically like having a memory bank for magic!"
Initially, he wanted to obtain a skill similar to this. He wanted some sort of Special Eye or Spell that could analyze Spells!
However, it was just a System Feature now!
It saved him a lot of money!