The System Shop interface glowed in Kael's vision.
He had fourteen days before transport to Planet Orion. Fourteen days before the System absorbed the Void Crystal and vanished for five months. Everything he needed had to be purchased now.
SHADOW SHOP — STORAGE
Basic Storage Ring (10 cubic meters) — 200 SP
Standard Storage Ring (50 cubic meters) — 500 SP
Advanced Storage Ring (200 cubic meters) — 2,000 SP
PURCHASED: Standard Storage Ring — 500 SP
The ring materialized in his palm—a plain silver band, unadorned, indistinguishable from the dozens of similar rings worn by students throughout the academy. Storage rings weren't rare. Expensive, yes—most students saved months of credits to afford even the basic versions—but common enough that nobody would look twice at Kael wearing one even though his was better.
He slipped it onto his right index finger. The interior space opened in his awareness—fifty cubic meters of empty void, ready to be filled.
SHADOW SHOP — CONSUMABLES
