Max silently looked at his wrist. He had only just reached one thousand Bronze Marks, which meant he now had the option of condensing them into a Gold Mark. After hearing Anna's explanation, however, he understood that this wasn't a decision to make lightly. Converting now might raise his status and open certain doors, but if he needed Bronze Marks for Battle Space wagers, basic information, trials, or purchases in the city, paying with a Gold Mark would be painfully wasteful.
Anna looked at him seriously. "My advice is simple. Don't condense them into a Gold Mark yet. You're new, and you'll still need Bronze Marks for a lot of things in the outer layer. Once you understand what a Gold Mark can actually do for you, you can decide then."
Max nodded slowly. "I understand."
Anna's expression softened a little. "Good. At least you're not completely reckless."
Max looked at her and smiled. "Thanks for the marks."
