20 Buying a Skill

''Don't stop any prying eyes for the moment and display everything for now. The system's existence is hidden I believe?"

[Affirmative. The system will deactivate the firewall's system which helps to block any prying eyes.]

Noah nodded, he couldn't draw attention to himself. Well not too much, all of the eyes will be on him because of his class but it would become quite problematic if someone were to notice he/she was unable to spy on him, this would raise a question, how is he capable of blocking this as a greenhorn?

Maybe you can use the excuse of his father giving him an item to block any prying eyes, however, this would draw too much attention as it would mean the father-son duo were trying to hide something.

It was why Noah made this decision, he couldn't have too much attention on himself, this would hinder his growth and get him in trouble, there is the risk of exposing the system, something he must never do, not until he was powerful enough to deter anyone that would try coming after this treasure.

Noah took a deep breath to calm the tension he was feeling inside.

Unknowingly, the reality of possessing such a valuable treasure had put pressure on him, even though he did not the system full potential, he believes it could help him achieve greater heights, it's like a cheat tools he must not reveal it.

''System, when the next mission will be issued?" He was curious about this, so he asked.

[During your practical combat class.] The system answered.

''Good.''

Although, curious about what the mission would be, well, the reward Noah didn't ask as he believed he would know soon enough.

There was something else he was more curious about at the moment and couldn't wait to check out. The store.

''System, show me the store.'' Noah issued a command and the system immediately displayed the store in the form of a big screen, this screen was divided into skills, items, and elixirs.

Noah wasn't interested in elixirs for the moment, what interested him the most were skills and items.

He would first check skills to see if there was something useful for the current him and he could afford to buy, he has 5000 gold coins and a 50% reduction coupon for his first purchase meaning the current him could buy an article worth 10000 coins.

Noah perused through the first window where skills are located, he saw various skills such as Tracking, Swordsman, and so on but the price was astronomical. His 5000 gold coins looked like a joke after seeing how expensive these items were.

Noah gulped, he felt like a child with 100 dollars in a store full of toys worth 500 dollars. It was too depressing.

Noah even saw a certain speed-related skill, Flash.

[Rare Skill – Flash]

-Effect: You can teleport anywhere in your vicinity.

The price was a whopping 20,000 gold skill.

Noah's eyes widened after reading the skill's description. You can teleport to a short distance, pretty useful during fights but the problem was the cost. He didn't even entertain the thought of buying it.

Noah continued to browse through the skills available at his current level, he was about to lose hope when he finally saw something worth buying and affordable.

[Common Skill-Presence Detection]

-Effect: Able to detect the presence of enemies within a 30m radius.

Presence Detection was a useful skill that allowed the detection of all targets within a 30m radius.

"It's an essential skill for me since it enables detecting enemies even from behind, it can come in handy later." He decided to purchase the skill using his reduction coupon.

[The first Item 50% discount coupon has been redeemed.]

[You have purchased the Rare grade skill Presence Detection for 5000 gold coins]

Noah purchased the skill without hesitation and since it was a passive skill, he immediately gained awareness of the surrounding targets. Unfortunately, he didn't detect anything, well, he was inside of his room.

After the skill's purchase, he moved to the item's window. Even if he couldn't buy at the moment he could browse through.

The first article he saw was this.

[Experienced Hunter's Leather Armor]

Category: Armor

Grade: Rare

Defense: 22

Effect: Agility +2

Durability: 225/225

Usage Restriction: Trainee rank or higher

Description: Armor that experienced players enjoy wearing.

Noah would have loved buying this but he didn't have any gold coin left, he could only reluctantly close the store and secretly vow to become rich. The feeling of seeing but being unable to buy because he was too poor in gold was too painful.

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The next day, as soon as Noah entered the classroom he was blocked by Lilith.

Although startled and a little bit uncomfortable, Noah recalled his mother's last advice and decided not to behave too rudely.

''Morning Noah.'' Lilith greeted Noah which shocked him, he almost rubbed his eyes to check if this was not a dream because greetings were unlike the stone-cold woman.

Lilith cocked her head to the side seeing Noah's reaction.

''Did I say something wrong?''

''No, Morning Lilith. What do you want?"

Noah responded, hiding his surprise, he was curious about Lilith's change.

In the middle of the class, two pairs of emerald eyes were watching this amused.

''You are one of those late to come out. I wonder which class you've got.'' Lilith asked him, everyone pecked their ears curious about Noah's class, although they heard rumors and would know everyone's class upon their teacher's arrival, they still wanted to know. Rumors are rumors, getting a confirmation is another thing altogether.

'So I was in the late runners.'

Noah shook his head and was about to dismiss Lilith when the latter announced.

''I have a Unique class by the way.''

Although her face was expressionless Noah felt like she was looking down on him, she was provoking him it was how he felt.

''I have a unique class as well.''

The moment Noah made this announcement, the classroom burst into uproar, with some cheering, so envious, and some unhappy.

''Wow!''

''So, he got a unique class as well. That's make him the 4th person to get one.''

Arthur smiled thinking 'As expected of my friend!', while Aiden was annoyed that Noah also got a unique class. He thought he could put a distance between them with his Unique class but it was shortlived.

'Well, even if he got a unique class it doesn't mean necessarily he is superior to mine. It doesn't matter I'm born to stand above everything. I'll get everything and have Lilith only look at me then I'll make my demand. She can only be mine, I'm the only one worthy of her.'