Chapter 66 Upgrades

Chapter 66 Upgrades

With the familiar bell jingle announcing his entrance to the shop, Mariana, standing behind the counter, looked up at Emir, startled.

"...Hey, Emir, welcome to Hunters Den. I thought that we had lost you there. It's great that you decided to visit our shop again."

He smiled at her and replied: "Yeah, I've been busy with some things, but I'm back now with some money to spend. So, I'm expecting a lot from you."

She let out a laugh while tapping on the counter. "You know you can always count on me, so what can I help you with today?"

"I need some new gear for when I go ruin diving. Specifically, I'm looking for a fast and durable bike, along with some A-rank weapons: an assault rifle, a rail gun, and a minigun. Oh, and the best A-rank augmented suit you have, along with an information gathering device of the same rank."

"I have a budget of 500 million UC, so see if you can work with that."

Mariana's eyes widened in surprise.

"500 million UC? You must have hit it big this time. Congratulations, Emir!"

He followed her words with a quick: "Thanks."

"Since you really mean business today, then let me show you the best of what I can do."

She disappeared into the back of the shop for a few minutes and came back with a massive grin on her face.

"I think I have just the things you need, usually deliveries would take a long time for bikes and such vehicles after ordering, but since we're located in the heart of it, expect this bike to reach the delivery garage in half an hour at most."

"So for the bike, I'd recommend the new Blade Runner model from Apex Dynamics. It's one of the fastest and most durable bikes available on the market, perfect for hunters who prioritize speed. This bike is also ideal for new hunters as it provides great value for its price and is known for its reliability, especially as a first vehicle purchase."

"Good choice, now for the weapons, I have exactly what you asked for. The Vindicator Assault Rifle from Vanguard, a subsidiary of Hyperion Arms, is an excellent choice for its accuracy and firepower. The Tempest R3 Railgun from Hyperion Arms itself is the perfect choice for long-range engagements, and the Maelstrom Minigun from Revenant, a rising competitor to Hyperion, is a great all-rounder. These are all top-of-the-line A-rank weapons, just as you requested."

"Of course, if you're looking for something with more cargo capacity or something weaponized, there are other options available. What are your thoughts on this?"

"This is exactly what I wanted for a bike. Let's go with the Blade Runner model."

"Good choice, now for the weapons, I have exactly what you asked for. The Vindicator Assault Rifle from Vanguard, a subsidiary of Hyperion Arms, is an excellent choice for its accuracy and firepower. The Tempest R3 Railgun from Hyperion Arms itself is the perfect choice for long-range engagements, and the Maelstrom Minigun from Revenant, a rising competitor to Hyperion, is a great all-rounder. These are all top-of-the-line A-rank weapons, just as you requested."

As Emir nodded in agreement, she continued on with her recommendations:

"Last but not least, the augmented suit, we have the latest model from Helix-Tech, the HTLX-LMT suit. It's the most advanced A-rank suit available on the market currently, with a high damage-resistant force shield and a power increase of almost 50% compared to other A-rank suits. However, due to its superior performance, it requires energy packs that are a lot more advanced than your current ones. It's also a limited edition from Helix Tech, so you can expect the best in terms of quality and design."

"And to top it all off, I've got an information gathering device of the same rank to go with it."

He was impressed by Mariana's selection, she really knew her stuff.

"Wow, Mariana, you outdid yourself this time. These are perfect, I'll take them all."

"I knew you would like them, Emir. You won't be disappointed, I guarantee it."

"The total cost for all of these items would be 480 million UC. The augmented suit, energy packs, and information gathering device will cost you 140 million UC. The weapons and ammo will cost 31 million UC. Finally, the bike from Apex Dynamics will be the most expensive item at 309 million UC. So, if you're comfortable with that price range, we can start getting everything together for you. Do you have any other questions or concerns?"

Not affected by the generational wealth that he would be spending away on a single purchase, Emir shook his head and gave her his hunter ID.

It reads the user's intentions and moves accordingly, making it highly responsive and capable of powerful movements.

However, despite its obvious benefits, this augmented suit type is unpopular among new hunters, simply due to the fact that the Neuro-Link augmented suit demands precise control and fine-tuning to prevent accidental and potentially hazardous movements.

Fortunately, this doesn't pose a problem for Emir, all thanks to his upgraded neural network, manipulating the suit is as effortless as breathing.

When he opened his eyes again after ending the process, he simply felt...

Invincible.

The suit was a gleaming, black full-body suit that covered him from head to toe.

It was outfitted with various sensors and technology, and it felt like a powerful weapon in and of itself.

Emir flexed his fingers and felt the suit respond with slight pressure.

As he moved around, the suit moved with him, enhancing his movements and reactions.

It was like nothing he had ever experienced before, and he couldn't wait to take it out for a spin.

Emir promoted the suit to turn on its combat functions, and the HUD automatically came to life, displaying a wealth of information in his field of vision.

He could see his heart rate, the suit's energy levels, and a variety of other stats and readings that would be useful in the field.

Unlike his previous suit, which had a visor, this one sends a hologram right in front of his non-existent irises, displaying all the information needed.

He then manually filtered out the useless information in his HUD and kept only relevant information, like the mental energy and suit energy level, ammo count, health, and of course the radar for signal detection, from his information gathering device.

Mariana looked Emir all over and grinned.

"Now that's what I call a hunter."

He nodded as he finished the final adjustments to the augmented suit.

"Thanks, Miss Manager. It feels great, I can already tell that this is going to be a game-changer."

Mariana smiled at his enthusiasm and handed him his other purchases in a small cart.

"I'm glad you like it. Just remember to take good care of it. That augmented suit is worth more than some people's homes."

"Hah, don't worry, I'll make sure to treat it with the respect it deserves."

Emir then stowed away all his new weapons and information gathering device, then carefully placed ammunition and magazines into his rucksack.

Mariana walked with him back to the front of the shop.

"Emir, it was great to see you again. The bike will be delivered to the garage by the time you get there. And just so you know, that's where all vehicle deliveries end up in this district, so always head there for any future vehicle purchases."

"Don't be a stranger, okay?" She added.

"I won't. You'll be seeing me again soon enough. I hope... Anyways, thanks a lot for today, Mariana," he replied, waving his hand goodbye as he exited the shop.