As the group scanned the map for guidance, they noticed that all the areas closer to the shelter were more green while the areas that were a bit further away were redder. The one area which had the darkest red of them all was the harsh sandy desert.
"Is it possible for users to get a list of the beasts that are in that area?" Quinn asked.
"The man we met at the shop earlier might have one. You could probably go ask him. Let me know if you need any credits, I have a few left." Vorden replied.
While the group was discussing on where they should go, Quinn went back to the shop. As they guessed, there was a bestiary. It contained information on all the beasts in the local area. Quinn looked behind him to see the shop keeper talking to a group of other students. The group seemed to be doing what Quinn’s group was doing earlier.
"Excuse me, how much will a map cost?" A student asked the shop keeper.
"A map will cost you 100 credits."
"Does that include those that are registered with the base?"
"Oh, hahaha, no, of course not. That will cost you just fifty credits." The shop keeper said with a slight laugh.
As Vorden told him before, certain students had already decided that once their two years of service finished, they would then join the military. For the students that choose that, they would get special privileges compared to other students while out on missions. And that was especially true when they were in a shelter belonging to them.
Annoyed by the fact their group was being mistreated. Quinn decided to pick up the book which was sealed by a lock so that others couldn’t open it and read it unless they paid for it. Quinn, however, had a suspicion that the lock would become irrelevant.
[Inspect]
[A book containing information on beasts belonging to the planet Caladi]
[Teethworm basic tier beast]
[Wingedlizard basic tier beast]
[Burningsnake intermediate tier beast]
[Please select one to find out more information]
It was a success.
’That’s what you get for trying to cheat us.’
As he looked at the list of names, Quinn was deciding which one of the three was the beast that Nate had talked about. Out of the three of them, only one had matched the description. It was the winged lizard.
[Winged lizard: Although this beast contains wings, it cannot fly. The wings are often used to spread above its head to intimidate other beasts from attacking. They are also the hardest part of the beast’s body. The weak point of the beast is its underbelly. It can be found in the deepest parts of the desert]
The description seemed to match the material of Sam’s cape, but if Quinn wanted to make a full set of clothing from it, he would definitely need a large amount of beasts cores.
While he was there, he decided he might as well look at the other beasts. There was always the chance to encounter them, and if they did, it would be handy to know their strengths and weaknesses.
"Hey you, if you’re not buying anything then get out of here."
"I was just looking," Quinn said.
The old man then walked over and snatched the book out of Quinn’s hand.
"I said, get out now! Or else."
Quinn stared at the man dead in the eye.
"People like you deserve to be eaten," Quinn said out loud.
"What did you say!" The old man then lifted his hand. "I guess no one taught you to respect your elders." He swung his hand, aiming right towards Quinn’s face to give him a big slap.
[Skill activated Daze]
[User has been stunned]
Suddenly as the old man’s hand was mid-motion, it was suddenly frozen in place. A second passed, and a shiver was sent down the man’s spine.
"You’re lucky that people are around," Quinn said as he walked away.
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