Rayven found a corner and started to deposit with only one gold coin, and just like that, he got an achievement from the system.
[ Achievement Unlocked: First Successful Coin Deposit!
[ Congratulations, User Rayven! You have successfully deposited your first gold coin into the Coinbound System. ]
[ New Feature Unlocked: System Suggestion
The System Suggestion tool is now available. This feature allows you to:
> Receive curated spell recommendations based on your current path or situation
> Ask questions regarding potential spell combos
> Get insights on the synergy between active and passive skills
NOTE: Convenience Fee applies per suggestion. Price varies depending on query complexity.
Basic Suggestion: 3 Gold Coins
Combo Strategy: 5 Gold Coins
Personalized Spell Path Guidance: 300 Gold Coins ( Available only after purchasing your 7th Spell ) ]
"What? Even a suggestion costs a convenience fee? Why is it not free?" Rayven couldn't help but complain silently after seeing this.
Still, he probably does not need too many suggestions.
In any case, the notification didn't end there.
[ Bonus Reward:
You've received a 75% Discount Voucher ( Limited Use ) x1
[ 75% Discount Voucher: Valid for any one-time purchase in the Skill Market. It is automatically applied to eligible skill purchases and expires in 72 hours. ]
"Oohhh~"
Rayven blinked, stunned by the wealth of new options suddenly available to him. His fingers trembled slightly in excitement as he brought up the familiar Skill Store window—only this time, something had changed.
[ Skill Market ]
Available Skills (Discount Applied: 75% OFF)
Telekinesis I (Common) – (500) 125 Gold
Quick Mend (Common) – (500) 125 Gold
Toughen Skin (Common) – (600) 150 Gold
Detect Mana Source I (Common) – (750) 188 Gold
Magic Missile I (Uncommon) – (800) 200 Gold
Flame Dart (Uncommon) – (850) 213 Gold
Stone Skin (Uncommon) – (900) 225 Gold
"Ahh… So it's forcing me to use my Voucher on my next purchase." Rayven muttered as he realized that he couldn't save the Voucher for later use.
Anyway, Rayven continued to put all 230 gold coins. Since Miki, Nara, and Thyruz received something from the wealthy magician as well, he no longer felt inclined to share his gold coins.
Just like that, a pulsing glow surrounded each skill icon, probably due to the fact that he could purchase them already.
Curious, Rayven tapped the first one.
[ Telekinesis I (Common): Manipulate small objects from a distance using raw mana.
Max weight: 5kg. Range: 5 meters.
Cost per use: 1 Gold
Type: Utility / Control ]
[ Quick Mend (Common):A basic regenerative spell that mends light wounds (cuts, bruises, minor fractures).
Cast Time: 2 seconds.
Cost per use: 1 Gold
Type: Healing / Support ]
"There's even a Spell Type written on them… Not bad." Rayven muttered as he considered what Spell to purchase with this discount.
He liked Telekinesis for obvious reasons. The ability to control at least 5kg within 5 meters would make him feel like he was a true magician.
Still, Rayven had plenty of time, so he decided to check on them.
[ Toughen Skin (Common): Temporarily hardens your skin to reduce incoming physical damage by 20%.
Duration: 60 seconds. Cooldown: 5 minutes.
Cost per use: 1 Gold
Type: Defense / Enhancement ]
[ Detect Mana Source I (Common): Scans surroundings for nearby mana concentrations, hidden mage, or magical creatures.
Radius: 30 meters.
Cost per use: 1 Gold
Type: Detection / Exploration ]
[ Magic Missile I (Uncommon): Fires a concentrated burst of mana that automatically targets enemies.
Homing accuracy: 85%.
Cost per use: 3 Gold
Type: Attack / Magic ]
[ Flame Dart (Uncommon): Throws a small dart of flame at the target. Ignites flammable materials.
Damage Over Time: 3 seconds.
Cost per use: 3 Gold
Type: Attack / Fire Elemental ]
[ Stone Skin (Uncommon): Reinforces user's entire body with a layer of stone-like armor. Highly effective against elemental attacks. Reduces physical and magic damage by 35%.
Duration: 45 seconds.
Cost per use: 3 Gold
Type: Defense / Earth Elemental ]
"I guess this means that Common Spells are worth 1 gold per use, while Uncommon ones need 3 gold coins…" Rayven grinned.
Even after Ardania left, today had clearly turned in his favor. With these prices… It was time to make his first purchase wisely.
'Maybe I can also get a reward for my first purchase?' Rayven muttered as he had already thought of the pattern.
But which spell should he choose?
He looked up at the mist-covered path where Ardania had gone, then back to his allies—Miki, Nara, and Thyruz—still unaware of the system that was in front of him.
He thought for a moment as he looked at the Basic Suggestion worth 3 gold coins.
However, he immediately shook his head.
It was still too early to get a suggestion. He was only purchasing low-tier Spells after all. As a beginner with almost no Spells, it shouldn't matter that much what skill he should buy.
'But should I go for Uncommon instead of Common Spells?' Rayven thought, as he wasn't sure if it would be a good idea to invest in Common Spells.
"Urgh… Whatever…" Rayven muttered as the others looked at him, confused.
Rayven didn't care as he stared at the softly glowing [ Basic Suggestion – 3 Gold Coins ] for a while…
He had told himself that he didn't need suggestions. That he could just wing it. That it didn't matter, since these were all beginner spells.
But now that he thought about it, what if these spells were like stepping stones? What if his future choices depended on what he picked now?
"Fine," he muttered as he tapped the Suggestion.
The gold coin counter at the corner of the interface ticked down by 3.