RE: The Extra's Dominance Chapter 18 - Vulcan [3]

(Raven's POV)

I'm waiting for Tyrone in the living room.

He seems to have a lot on his mind right now.

I'm an orphan, so I don't really know what he's feeling.

I'm not even attached to the orphanage I'm from. I know they just took us in for the governnt pension.

So I can't just comfort Tyrone like I know what he's going through. The best thing I can do is give him space and privacy.

So while I was waiting here... I'm assessing my strength and everything I have. I need to know those before I aim to get stronger.

'First, I thought that [Nyx]'s could be used freely, but it turns out I can't.'

I can only imbue one magic into a bullet and only up to 2nd-tier magics. The bullets will explode if I use more than that as they couldn't withstand it.

'Well, I can only cast 1st and 2nd-tier spells anyway.'

But if it did turn out that I can imbue any magic into the bullet using , then isn't [Nyx] OP?

That will really help .

I'm sure I'll encounter more dangerous situations in the future.

That's why I'm determined to get stronger.

Anyway, moving on—

"Second, in a normal Earth—almost everyone will agree that guns are the strongest weapon."

Then why are guns the weakest weapon here in this world?

And third... How could I make them the strongest?

I asked myself those questions.

And after racking my brain...

"I got it!"

I got so things that would definitely help .

And it was then that Tyrone ca down from upstairs.

Tap- tap- tap—

He looks calm and peaceful, like a decade's worth of problems disappeared from his shoulders. Relief can be felt and seen from him.

Then after coming down... He sat opposite .

"Thank you for telling the truth. And sorry for my rudeness earlier."

He said, bowing his head.

"It's no big deal. And apology accepted."

I replied with a shrug.

"No, you could've just bought the workshop with the house using your money and taken the skill and hamr for yourself. You know that I was looking for buyers for this house, right?"

Tyrone was persistent and too genuine. I'm not good at handling people like him.

'I didn't take the skill book and hamr for myself since I can't use them anyway! I'm no smith!'

I exclaid in my head.

"Don't mind it too much. Stop bowing, and let's just get to the main reason why I'm here."

"Oh, right!"

Luckily, I shifted the topic—seems like Tyrone forgot the real reason why I was here.

"First, do you still plan to continue being a smith?"

I asked him.

"I absolutely will."

Tyrone firmly answered.

"Then I'll invest 10 million Zeals. You'll need money to create sothing, after all."

"Also, you appearing in public with no backing is stupid. You have a great skill and artifact, so so guilds will try to blackmail or even kidnap you to force you to create equipnt for them."

I said, bringing out a mana contract and handing it to Tyrone.

"How did you know that I got a great artifact and skill?"

"..."

Tyrone asked doubtfully, which made silent.

After so seconds, I frowned and spoke.

"Your father told , why?"

I lied like I was just breathing.

And although he still had his doubts... Because he felt more gratitude toward , Tyrone just let it go.

Then after that, he read the content of the mana contract.

"Just create equipnt, and so people will collect and buy them from you anyti you want. The people will be trustworthy, so you'll be safe."

"At least do that thod until it's safe to reveal yourself to the public."

I said to Tyrone.

Tyrone nodded his head, indicating that he understood what I was saying was necessary for him.

I plan to talk to Ruby and have her buy equipnt made by Tyrone. She'll gain a lot from it, so I know she'll agree.

Tyrone signed the mana contract after reading it thoroughly.

We talked a bit about the business after that.

"Thank you for helping ."

After talking for a while, Tyrone bowed his head and thanked again.

"If you're thankful, then make my money grow."

I said with a playful smile.

"I will! And if you need sothing, just say a word to . If I can, I'll do it!"

Tyrone declared with an enthusiastic voice.

'Gotcha! Fish really do get caught with their mouths, huh.'

After hearing his words—

Pat-

I placed [Nyx] on the table.

"...?"

Tyrone looked at it, tilting his head.

"I'll need this gun to be upgraded and delivered to before Friday."

I said with a sly smile.

"Can you do it?"

Tyrone didn't say anything for a while.

Then... He looked at with a confident smile.

"I can."

*****

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...

I'm now on my way back to the Lunar. I just finished my business with Tyrone.

I also already sent a ssage to Keara to update her.

Anyway—I invested 10 million Zeals in Tyrone and left another 2 million Zeals for [Nyx]'s upgrade.

The first 5 items Tyrone will upgrade or create will have a drastic increase in their performance and functions. That's a bonus from the skill book and hamr he acquired.

I only let Tyrone upgrade [Nyx] so Ruby will receive 3 of the bonus items. That way, she'll see Tyrone as soone worth investing in and protecting.

Yes, she'll only receive 3 bonus equipnt, as I already plan to commission Tyrone to make a weapon—I'll just need to collect the materials next weekend.

Tyrone won't imdiately make or upgrade weapons, as he still needs to study the skill and hamr he acquired. He also needs to fix the smithy.

So with that... I roughly have 8 million Zeals left.

I used 12 million Zeals in one go, but it's for the future, so it's fine.

"Still... Ugh... It's making weak knowing I spent that much already."

*****

I arrived at Lunar Academy around 5 P.M. There are just a few students and staff around.

Maybe because it's the weekend and they're enjoying the vacation.

Tap- tap- tap—

I started heading back to my dorm building.

And while walking, Yuki ca out from the storage.

-Kyu!

"You know, you don't need to hide in the spatial storage anymore."

Almost everyone in my class and even the professors already know her existence anyway.

-Kyuuuu!

Yuki was happy with that news. She now understands human language to a certain degree. I'm so proud of her.

Then, at that mont—

"Oh! You're that weird guy with the weird weapon choice and bird!"

I heard that from behind .

My steps halted and I looked for the source of it.

Then... I saw a handso young man with black hair and eyes. Slightly taller than , and his body is also more built than mine.

"I haven't seen you these days. Where have you been?"

The boy then asked . There's no mockery or ill intention coming from him... He's just playful and curious.

'Maybe he's one of those people who are always energetic and unconsciously annoy others.'

I thought, looking at the boy.

"Anyway, I'm Blake Dunstan! Nice to et you!"

The boy then energetically introduced himself.

'He's not a character that's ntioned in the novel. Another extra.'

I frowned. The boy is too talkative and loud.

"You're annoying. Shut up."

I said.

"Wow, you're so harsh! Anyway, what's your na?"

He also seems like one of those who are always positive.

My frown deepened.

'I can't handle people like him.'

So I started to walk away toward my dorm at a fast pace.

"Are you in a hurry? Want to help you with sothing?"

But this shit is still following .

'So damn annoying!'

I wish he would just leave alone, I'm already exhausted.