Andrey leaned back in the armchair, his fingers tracing the rim of his teacup. The apartment had grown quiet. Sarah and Sein had retreated to their rooms, Lisa had curled up on the couch with a book, and Morgana was dozing lightly nearby, her breathing slow and even.
He set the cup down and opened the system shop, the familiar holographic interface flickering to life in front of him. His Affection Points and Mana Points had accumulated significantly over the past few weeks. It was time to invest.
He scrolled through the inventory slowly, his gaze scanning each item with careful precision. He selected a few concussive grenades for area denial, smoke bombs for cover, and a pair of mana disruptors to counter spellcasters. He added a sonic disruptor for disorienting agile opponents and a mana pulse radar to detect hidden enemies and illusions. Finally, he selected a formal combat suit—sleek, tailored, and reinforced against elemental attacks. The total cost was steep, but necessary.
