At first, Astra actually thought 10,000 points was a very small amount.
But when he entered the system store, he realized he was completely wrong.
There were items ranging from 1 point to trillions of points.
He checked his balance:
10,010,000 OP
Well, it seems I'm really poor.
But Astra wasn't discouraged; the first thing he asked the system was about the rarity of the items in the store.
The system responded that they were the same rarity as the items in the world he was currently in, and listed the prices associated with each:
[Common
1 – 100 OP
Spiritual
100 – 10,000 OP
Legendary
10,000 – 100,000 OP
Divine
100,000 – 10,000,000 OP
Supreme
10,000,000 – 100,000,000 OP
Origin
From 100,000,000 OP onwards]
From the system, Astra learned that most of the items in the world he was in were below the divine level; even finding a supreme-level item would be a miraculous task.
Still, Astra decided to spend some time looking at all the items in the store. He also wanted to find something to spend his points and discount coupon on.
The shop had a wide variety, including pills, potions, minerals, weapons, and more.
The catalog was so extensive that Astra had to ask the system several times to filter the items.
Among the countless things he saw were these items:
[Name: Blood of the Stone Colossus
Rarity: Legendary
Type: Blood
Description:
Extracted from the heart of an ancient earth colossus that walked among the mountains over ten thousand years ago. This thick, mineralized blood contains fragments of earth law. Consuming it can strengthen the physical body, increase resistance to physical attacks, and open the way to earth-type techniques.
Price: 75,000 OP]
[Name: Ice Serpent Pill
Rarity: Spiritual
Type: Pill
Description:
Made from the scales and purified venom of an arctic spirit serpent. This pill allows a brief period of control over the ice element and improves water affinity. Its continued use can permanently alter one's constitution toward a cold-like bloodline.
Price: 8,500 OP]
[Name: Infinite Labyrinth Formation
Rarity: Divine
Type: Formation
Description:
A complex divine-level formation capable of generating both an illusory and physical labyrinth. It adapts to its surroundings and constantly changes its structure. It is said to have once trapped a heavenly army for a thousand years. Ideal for protecting treasures or delaying enemies.
Price: 8,220,000 OP]
[Name: Star Crystal Fragment
Rarity: Common
Type: Ore
Description:
A piece of crystal collected from minor meteorites. Although it does not possess great power, it serves as a basis for refining spiritual items or fueling minor formations. Very common in abandoned planetary systems.
Price: 90 OP]
[Name: Elixir of Crimson Rebirth
Rarity: Supreme
Type: Potion
Description:
A forbidden elixir created by immortal alchemists using phoenix blood and essences of the law of life. Consuming it can heal fatal wounds, regenerate lost limbs, and even restore the life force of someone on the brink of death. It can only be used once every 100 years per individual.
Price: 80,000,000 OP]
[Name: Blade of the Shadow Echo
Rarity: Legendary
Type: Weapon
Description:
A longsword forged from minerals from the shadow plane and bathed in essences of the law of darkness. Its edge cuts not flesh, but soul and memory. Those cut forget key moments in their lives. Ideal for assassins and dark cultivators.
Price: 95,000 OP]
After looking at so many things, Astra still couldn't decide what to buy. But the system spoke and made a recommendation.
[Host, there are special items that might interest you.]
Then the system presented him with three new items.
[Name: Chaos Mystery Box
Rarity: Variable (depending on the result)
Type: Treasure
Description:
A box sealed with ancient runes that emanate pure chaos energy. Upon opening it, the user may receive anything from a common item to one of Origin rarity. Its contents are completely random, but the host's luck and destiny may slightly influence the outcome. It cannot be predicted or replicated.
Price: 100,000 OP]
[Name: Skill Creation Card
Rarity: Variable (depending on the skill)
Type: Skill
Description:
A card born from the creative core of the Origin System. Allows the host to conceptualize and create a unique skill that perfectly suits their path, laws, or Daos. The system will assess the balance and grant effects according to the conceptualized power. Useful for forming skills without relying on traditional training.
Price: 1,000,000 OP (minimum price)]
[Name: Treasure Creation Card
Rarity: Variable (depending on the treasure)
Type: Treasure
Description:
With this card, the host can design a completely customized legendary item or artifact, from weapons to mystical tools. The grade of the created item will depend on the inspiration, consistency, and purpose of the design.
Note: Refining materials must be provided.
Price: 1,000,000 OP (minimum price)]
Although these three were very interesting options, Astra felt they were not what he needed at the moment.
"System, can you find me books to learn about magic?"
[Understood, host. I have something perfect for you and your current points.]
After seeing what the system recommended, Astra was surprised. While the recommendation was exactly what he had been looking for, he felt like the system was targeting both his points and his precious 90% discount coupon.
But he could only sigh and let it be; even if he ran out of points, he would buy it.
What the system showed him was:
[Name: Ultimate Magic Trilogy (Special System Package)
Rarity: Origin
Type: Treasure
Description:
Exclusive compilation for the system host. Includes the three fundamental volumes that cover the entire evolution of magic: from its basic learning to its conceptualization and existential foundation.
It contains knowledge that no plane can match and that even the most ancient magical systems respect as sacred.
Total real value: 100,000,000 OP
Special Discount (90% OFF):
Final Price: 10,000,000 OP]
He accepted the system's offer; he needed those books. Besides, Astra had to find something meaningful to do during this long period. Taking advantage of the fact that this was a world where magic existed, he didn't give it another thought and bought the trilogy.
Then, in the system backpack, three books appeared, emitting mana; each one radiated a mysterious and solemn aura.
The first one shone with a soft light; on its cover was the title: Basic Magic: The Absolute Foundations of Magic.
The second book was called Intermediate Magic: The Esoteric Web; it pulsed like an ancient heart. Its magic was denser, sharper.
The last book didn't have a title on its cover, but he assumed that if it had a name, it would be something like Advanced Magic. Its name was only a mark: an open, unfinished circle.
He felt that these books would be enough to learn about magic, as the system claimed they were the crystallization of this practice.
Ready to close the shop, Astra had a flash of curiosity:
"System, what is the most expensive product in the shop?"
[This host.]
The silence that followed was more deafening than any answer.