Chapter 40: The Second Card Pack—A Godly Card for the Current Stage!

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.

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.

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.

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.