Over the next 90 minutes, John guided Sean's carriage through commoner district's bustling markets. To Sean's dismay, seasonings were scarce: salt, wine, sugar, and honey dominated. Luxury items like black pepper (sold by the grain) and blueberry jam were extremely expensive. Still, Sean splurged, buying rare spices and local favorites recommended in A Traveler's Guide to Lane.
Passing Yorn's auction house,Sean purchased 20 Black Iron Rank magic core after learning they cost 1 gold each. System absorbs magic core for Arcane Dust—worth testing.
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At the residence, Henry awaited confidently. "The Purchase List is complete, Your Highness!"
"Excellent. Let me change first." Sean hurried to his room, bypassing Henry's confusion.
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Alone, Sean take out a Black Iron Rank magic core —a Rice grains - sized khaki gem. It crumbled in his hand, releasing earth energy that vanished into his chest. Checking the System:
Name: Sean Violet
Level: 11 (Black Iron Lower Rank)
Race: Human
Talent: None
Class: None
Spells: None
Weapons: None
EXP: 11/200
Arcane Dust: 10
Modules Unlocked: 2/16
He absorbed all the magic cores and opened the [Companion] and activated the ordinary card pack. Five cards shimmered:
Mana Spring Lynx
Rarity: Common;Cost: 1;Stats: 1/1(Attack/Defense);Abilities: Rush;Battlecry: Add a 1/1 Lynx with Rush to your hand;Race: Beast;Flavor Text: Sharp teeth and tender, springy paws—perfect for roasting.
Dragon Egg
Rarity: Rare ;Cost: 1;Stats: 0/2(Attack/Defense)Abilities: Whenever injured,summon a Whelp;Race: None ;Flavor Text: Which came first—the dragon or the egg?
Silver Squire
Rarity: Common ;Cost: 1;Stats: 1/1(Attack/Defense);Abilities: Divine Shield;Race: Human;Flavor Text: "I vow to follow the Light—eating only pancakes."
Dwarven Marksman
Rarity: Common;Cost: 1;Stats: 1/3(Attack/Defense);Abilities: Your Hero Power can target Companions;Race: Dwarf;Flavor Text: Scissors, knives, needles—he'll shoot anything.
Elven Archer
Rarity: Common;Cost: 1;Stats: 1/1(Attack/Defense);Abilities: Battlecry: Deal 1 damage;Race: Elf;Flavor Text: Seductive eyes, agile steps, deadly arrows.
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Initially excited, Sean deflated. All strong, but I can only summon one. He sighed at the [Companion Limit: 1 (Increases to 2 at Level 13)] . Reading is still the priority.
Just as he reached the door, Sean froze. Wait—the*Dwarven Marksman!* It allowed targeting Companions with his Hero Power. This changes everything.