SSS-Rank Awakening: My Talent Multiplies Everything novel Chapter 20

Chapter 20: The Spectre X Nano Bracelet.

The moment the receptionist heard what he came for, her expression immediately changed.

Her eyes visibly brightened as she straightened slightly in her seat.

"Just a moment, sir," she said quickly while reaching for the communication device on her desk. "Someone will be with you shortly."

Kael simply nodded and waited.

He did not have to wait long.

Only a few moments later, the elevator doors at the far end of the hall slid open and a man dressed in a perfectly tailored dark suit stepped out. His sharp gaze swept across the reception area before instantly locking onto Kael.

And for a brief second, Kael could have sworn the man’s eyes practically flashed with currency symbols.

His brows furrowed faintly.

He also did not miss the receptionist’s earlier reaction either. The woman had looked like she had just discovered a goose capable of laying golden eggs.

Kael was not stupid.

It did not take him long to piece things together.

’So the sales aren’t going well...’

At first, it confused him slightly. But only for a moment.

Then he quickly realized where his mistake came from.

His knowledge of the Spectre X Nano Bracelet came from his future memories.

In the future, the Spectre X series had become one of the most popular pieces of combat equipment among Hunters. Practically every high-ranking Hunter either owned one or wanted one.

But that popularity had not happened immediately.

The version currently being sold was still the first generation.

And according to what Kael remembered, the first generation had been considered a commercial failure for several years.

The biggest issue was the transformation system.

The first-generation model could only transform into one fixed armor form pre-programmed into the bracelet itself. That severely limited adaptability in actual combat situations.

Worse still, the price was absurdly high compared to conventional armor of the same rank.

To most Hunters, it simply looked like an overpriced suit of armor with extra risks attached to it.

Because unlike normal armor, the Spectre X system relied entirely on the bracelet unit itself. And in combat, the arms were naturally one of the most active parts of the body.

Meaning if the bracelet got damaged during battle, the entire armor system could fail instantly.

That single flaw alone made many Hunters unwilling to trust their lives to it.

It was only after the second-generation version released years later, fixing most of these problems, that the Spectre series truly exploded in popularity.

But Kael honestly did not care much about any of that.

The reason he wanted it was simple.

Convenience.

The ability to deploy armor instantly without needing to wear it beforehand was already valuable enough for him.

As for the flaws?

Those could be managed.

Money was also not an issue right now.

Compared to dying inside some insane Tower challenge because he tried to save credits, spending more for survival felt completely reasonable.

His thoughts ended there as the suited salesman finally arrived before him.

The man’s smile was bright and professional.

"Sir, are you the customer interested in the Spectre X Bracelet?"

Kael nodded once.

Immediately, the man’s smile somehow became even wider, his full white teeth practically shining under the lobby lights.

"Excellent choice, sir. The Spectre X is currently the pinnacle of adaptive personal protection technology. It utilizes advanced nanotechnology integrated directly with the Hunter’s neurological imprint upon activation."

The salesman spoke smoothly without missing a beat.

"Once bonded, the system responds directly to mental commands. The transition between dormant and active armor state takes approximately two seconds, allowing near-instantaneous deployment during combat situations."

He looked ready to continue the sales pitch further, but Kael interrupted before he could.

"How much for a Tier One bracelet?"

The salesman paused briefly, clearly surprised by how direct he was.

Still, his professional smile remained intact.

"Three million credits, sir. But I assure you, the quality absolutely justifies the pri—"

"That’s fine," Kael cut in calmly. "I’ll take one."

The salesman blinked.

For a second, he genuinely looked stunned.

Most customers spent hours debating before even considering a purchase like this.

Meanwhile, this young man had decided almost instantly.

Still, shock quickly transformed into delight.

"Excellent choice, sir," he said enthusiastically. "You definitely won’t regret it."

Kael nodded once before adding,

"Though I want a few modifications made first."

The salesman looked surprised again, but quickly recovered.

"Of course, sir. Please come with me."

He immediately led Kael toward the elevator.

After traveling several floors upward, they eventually arrived at a far more luxurious section of the building before entering a private customization room.

Kael calmly listed the modifications he wanted done to the armor system while the staff recorded everything carefully.

Once that was finished, he sat down to wait.

The modifications would take some time.

The room remained quiet for several minutes before Kael’s phone suddenly rang.

His brows furrowed slightly as he stared at his screen.

An unknown number.

Still, he accepted the call.

"Hello?"

A familiar female voice quickly came from the other side.

"Uh... hello. It’s Zoey. From the Hunter Exam."

Kael immediately remembered her.

"Oh. Hey."

There was a brief pause before he asked,

"How did you get my number?"

Zoey sounded slightly embarrassed afterward.

"Adam’s father helped us get it. He’s... kinda capable in that area."

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