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Chapter 6 - [ CHAPTER V (5) ]

[ Chapter V (5): "THE SYSTEM'S SHOP" ]

[ REWARD: 50 SYSTEM COINS, 100 EXPERIENCE POINTS, RANDOM ORDINARY SKILL ]

Matthias looked closely at the System's prompt, before then the said thing turned to something akin to dust. To the amazement and utter bewilderment of Matthias, it then flew beside him, at the resting box on his bed; the same one that he acquired for his starter pack.

He leaned forward, looking down on the box and what's inside it. Surprisingly, unlike what was previously shown, the said box now has coins in it, floating colorful orb, and a ticket of some sorts.

In curiosity he grabbed the orbs, five of them in total, and when he does the said things went through his hands, disappearing. Absorbed by him. [ "Experience." ]

[ PLAYER LVL. 0: 100/100 EXPERIENCE ]

[ PLAYER HAS LEVEL UP TO LVL. 1! ]

[ NEW FEATURE: SHOP, UNLOCKED! ]

Smiling in turn, he made sure to remind himself to check out the System's Shop later. Find out if that said shop has new books, or cheat items that he could buy; like a more powerful wand, or a broom, the flying type. But before that, he focused on the other oddity inside the box.

The second object which caught his eye is the small ticket-like object of some sorts, blue in color, prestine and unique in all of its ways as it glows. Matthias quickly grabbed it, wanting to find out what it was.

He quickly did when he read it, seeing the words "ATTENTION TO DETAIL" and the "ORDINARY SKILL" etched on one side of it, in black ink, normal font.

[ "How do I use this shit?" ] Matthias doesn't know, but thoughts of tearing the said ticket appeared in his mind. Like for example when the protagonists in the stories he read and watched about gained skills, supernatural and overpowered ones.

He still couldn't believe that time traveling, superspeed, and building a kingdom of monsters is easily achieved by tearing a ticket. Those stories we're wild. But in not having any other way to gain the skill in his hand, he tore it, hopeful that the skill be absorbed.

[ NEW SKILL UNLOCKED! ]

[ ATTENTION TO DETAILS (ORDINARY): ATTENTION TO DETAIL IS THE SKILL TO BE THOROUGH, ACCURATE, AND METICULOUS WHEN COMPLETING A TASK BY FOCUSING ON ALL ITS COMPONENTS, NO MATTER HOW SMALL ]

He was correct. The ticket disintegrated into nothingness, absorbed into him. Which was then followed by the System's prompt detailing the skill he acquired, apparently it is a normal skill— ordinary to be precise.

[ "This is... nice." ] The effort he did was worthwhile, to him this might not be overpowered akin to those he read about. But still, it is something, and he believes that said skill is gonna help him in the long run.

Focusing his attention back on the box, he turned it upside down and threw the remaining System Coins, the currency of the System, on the bed alongside the rest of his coin. In total, there is now 150 System Coins. Definitely enough to buy something from the shop.

[ "How do I open this again?" ] He wondered, then remembered his previous attempts early that day; then the prompt saying he hasn't unlocked that feature yet. But now he has. [ "Oh yeah, that- System Shop." ]

[ SYSTEM SHOP: EVERY DAY, THE SYSTEM SHOP WILL RESET AND GIVE THE PLAYER 5 ITEMS TO CHOSE FROM ]

[ BABY NIFFLER CAGE: 5 SYSTEM COINS ]

[ RANDOM ORDINARY SKILL: 50 SYSTEM COINS ]

[ SEMI-SENTIENT MOVING COMB: 5 SYSTEM COINS ]

[ HOGWART'S SELF REFILLING STEAK PLATE: 20 SYSTEM COINS ]

[ THE STANDARD BOOK OF SPELLS, GRADE 4: 75 SYSTEM COINS ]

His eyes ignored the first option, at the moment he doesn't have a Niffler— those cute things which likes shiny objects, have an blackhole for a pocket, and a knack for stealing. And he definitely doesn't need a cage for one. So does the third option, it's useless, a waste of money.

The second, fourth, and fifth option on the other hand moved him. The second option because it's another ticket, a skill, one which can be useful in the long run. The fourth option because it has the word "HOGWARTS", "SELF REFILLING", and "STEAK" all in one. And primarily because he is salivating from hunger.

And the last one... What a lovely. It's the 4th edition of The Standard Book of Spells, perhaps written by Miranda Goshawk again, his so-and-so teacher. The grade 1 version of the book taught him plenty, and he hopes that the grade 4 version wouldn't disappoint.

In total if he did bough the second, fourth, and fifth option. The skill, the steak, and the book. It would cost him a total amount of 145 System Coins, leaving him 5 coins for spare. Perhaps for purchase tomorrow, but Matthias is quite sure he wouldn't be able to buy a thing when the shop reset.

He clicked the second option, in so doing turned some of his coins to dust, flying then into the box; Matthias who noticed this looked down on the said box, which now has a blue ticket inside it, the coins having taken the form of the thing he purchased. [ "So that's how the shop works." ]

He then turned his attention back to the panel prompt besides him, at the System Shop. Matthias in wanting to see the display of his coins shifting to other object again, clicked the fourth and fifth option. In so doing leaving only 5 golden coins on his bed, the rest having turned to magic dust.

This time he observed much more closely and could see the dust taking shape, mixing together, then taking shape of the desired items he bought. One to a book with olden' feel into it, and the other a simple white plate without utensils.

[ "Best. System. Ever." ] Grinning from ear-to-ear, Matthias could be seen taking his purchase out of the magical box. Quickly tearing the ticket after reading the word, "CRITICAL THINKING" etched onto it; not at all knowing how this could be used, or when it could be used.

[ NEW SKILL UNLOCKED! ]

[ CRITICAL THINKING (ORDINARY): CRITICAL THINKING IS THE SKILL TO OBJECTIVELY ANALYZE INFORMATION, EVALUATE ARGUMENTS, AND DRAW LOGICAL, WELL-REASONED CONCLUSIONS ]

Matthias read the words written in his System's prompt, after doing so, he concluded that this ability made him more intelligent and is subtly influencing his conscience without him even noticing it. That, or bullshit.

[ HOGWART'S SELF REFILLING STEAK PLATE: THIS ITEM IS CAPABLE OF GIVING FRESH JUICY HOGWART'S RECIPED STEAK ONCE A DAY AUTOMATICALLY, AT RANDOM. TO CREATE A STEAK WHEN WILLED, THE PLAYER CAN USE 1 SYSTEM COINS TO DO SO ]

[ "A relic!" ] Mouth watering, hungry and sore all over due to constant shouting and practicing of magic. Matthias then held up the plate and practically worshipped it, because as a foodie, this thing is everything; it could give steak at will.

He who hadn't eaten steak before, wanted to taste one; so without at all any sign of hesitation, he grabbed a golden coin from his bed and placed it on the plate; praying silently to the System to give him what he wanted.

[ "YES! It works, it actually works!" ] He beemed in joy when the magical coin turned to dust, before then reshaping into a big juicy, aromatic steak that was swiftly taken by one hungry homeless-like man.

[ "Ah- it's hot." ] He complained, his hand burning slightly, but that didn't stop him who practically devoured the thing; even to the point of shoving his head down to taste the meat even more. [ "F-fuck, it's good...!" ]

This is what it feels like to give a godless man a god, a thirsty man water, and Matthias who loves food a fantasy-ish dish that is meat. You get a grown man crying tears of joy. [ "I can't stop myself. Holy shi-!" ]

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[ "Haah, that's the good stuff." ] After eating 5 steaks in total, Matthias begrudgingly stopped his eating. Regretting the fact that he ate all of them that quick, he should have savoured the experience. But I guess there's no crying over spilled milk, everything was eaten already except the bones.

Less skinny than before, Matthias gave thanks to the plate which he gently placed down on his bed. Silently grateful that such objects do in fact exist, and that he now owns one permanently. [ "Amen." ]

At the moment he could be seen licking his fingertips which is drenched in oil of the meat, he doesn't yet know any cleaning spell, or water making charm so he couldn't properly clean his hands. There's this restroom though in his apartment, but he's lazy enough to not stand up and go there to wash his hands.

After cleaning his fingers, he then shifted his attention to the third item he bought, the most expensive and valuable object of them all. Which he bought without hesitation, that would be the grade 4 book of Charms.

He flipped it, read through it, and quickly like the contetnts because it has more practical used and lessons about the Severing Charm— a charm he's proficient in. And a short recap of other spells he only read was mentioned.

But aside from that, there is more in-depth lessons about new spells. Some he hadn't heard of. But some he did, and one spell in particular he is most familiar with.

[ "The Summoning Charm!" ] Which caught his eyes, and before he knew it, his lazy nature was pulled out from his body as he then began to read. From memory, he remembers how it was used by one famous Magizoologist which is named Newt Scamander. The effect are wonderful.

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[ FUN FACT: The Summoning Charm (Accio) was a charm that summoned objects toward the caster. It was able to summon object in direct line of sight of the caster, as well as things out of view, by calling the object aloud after the incantation (unless nonverbally casted). Newt Scamander in the Fantastic Beast series used this on Jacob Kowalski's coat to pull him closer before apparating. Newt also used this on the jewelries which was inside the pocket of his Niffler, which caused the said magical creature to fly as well. This is proof that when the Summong Charm is used while being held by a living being, they too will be dragged, like in the case of Kowalski and the Niffler (Teddy). ]

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