SSS-Rank Awakening: My Talent Multiplies Everything novel Chapter 31

Chapter 31: The Bully.

A few minutes later, Kael and Zoey split up.

There was no reason for them to stick together when they had different things to accomplish. Most of Kael’s supplies had already been prepared beforehand, leaving only transportation to arrange, while Zoey still needed to purchase the remaining necessities for the expedition.

With a brief exchange, the two headed in different directions.

Zoey disappeared into the bustling street while Kael made his way toward the transportation quarter.

Just like the Marsh World Rift, the Sand World Rift possessed virtually no aerial threats. The dangerous creatures inhabiting it were entirely ground-based, making flying mounts the safest and most efficient methods of travel.

In fact, it was arguably even safer than flying over the Marsh World. There, ranged attacks from certain mutated slimes could reach surprising heights, occasionally posing a threat to aerial beasts. The Sand World lacked such dangers altogether.

Before long, Kael arrived at his destination.

A massive stone building stood before him, several stories tall and decorated with banners displaying various flying creatures.

After entering, he found himself inside a spacious hall that resembled a marketplace.

Rows upon rows of stalls stretched into the distance.

The difference was that nobody was selling goods.

They were renting beasts.

Kael walked leisurely between the stalls, his eyes drifting across the various creatures on display.

There were flying horses with feathered wings.

Massive hawks large enough to carry entire groups.

Elegant crane-like creatures with silver plumage.

Several flying reptiles.

And many more.

Some looked impressive while others looked ridiculous.

Kael ignored most of them.

Some were simply too small to comfortably carry three people.

Others looked horribly uncomfortable.

A few were rejected for a much simpler reason.

They were ugly.

Kael had standards.

There was no way he was going to fly around on a giant bird whose head looked ten times larger than the rest of its body.

Nor was he interested in riding what appeared to be an oversized featherless chicken.

Some things simply weren’t worth sacrificing his dignity for.

Aura had to be maintained.

Eventually, his attention landed on a particular stall.

A giant moth rested quietly behind the enclosure.

Its wings shimmered with faint blue patterns, almost resembling flowing currents of wind.

The creature looked surprisingly majestic.

Without hesitation, Kael changed direction and approached.

A young girl sat behind the counter.

She couldn’t have been much older than him and possessed a surprisingly cute appearance, though her nervous posture made it seem like she wasn’t particularly accustomed to dealing with customers.

Kael pointed toward the moth.

"I’m interested in renting that one."

The girl’s eyes brightened.

"Oh! Sure."

She immediately stood up.

"This is Mira."

She gestured proudly toward the giant moth.

"She’s a wind-element flying beast. She’s very fast and can create wind shields around her passengers during flight."

The girl continued enthusiastically.

"The wind shield reduces air resistance and protects riders from strong winds, making the trip much smoother and more comfortable."

Then she stopped.

Kael waited.

But the girl simply smiled back at him.

"..."

"..."

Was that it?

Kael blinked.

That had to be the worst sales pitch he had ever heard.

If he hadn’t already liked the creature’s appearance, he doubted that explanation would have convinced anyone to rent it.

Fortunately, he had already made up his mind.

"How much?"

The girl immediately replied.

"Two thousand credits per hour."

Kael nodded.

"I’ll take it." 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

A few minutes later, the payment was completed.

The girl handed him a silver whistle attached to a small chain.

"If you need Mira, just blow into this. She’ll come to you immediately."

Kael accepted it and stored it away.

After leaving the building, he began making his way back toward the entrance where the group had agreed to meet.

Meanwhile...

Things were becoming somewhat complicated for Adam.

Outside the fortress entrance, he found himself surrounded.

Five hunters stood around him in a loose circle.

At their center was a young man who looked to be around twenty years old.

He wore expensive dark armor engraved with intricate golden patterns. His soft brown hair was neatly styled and his blue eyes carried a faint arrogance that suggested he was used to getting his way.

Adam immediately recognized him.

His expression darkened.

"Marcus."

"I don’t want any trouble."

Marcus smiled.

The smile wasn’t friendly.

"Trouble?"

His voice carried obvious amusement.

"You were looking for trouble the moment you decided to get close to my sister."

Adam rolled his eyes beneath his helmet.

"Who your sister chooses to spend time with isn’t your business."

Then his voice hardened.

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