Chapter 148: Uploading Combat Records
After saving the two manuals to the [Memory Module System], Nash began searching for information about dark beasts.
Having learned his lesson from nearly dying to the mutated willow snake, he wanted to know more about dark beasts.
Not only that, but he also sought a variety of information about the dark plane, including shelters, rules, danger zones, and unique resources.
As he searched, he filtered the information to the Nova Battlezone.
Seeing the endless list of information, he filtered it again to focus only on dark beasts.
"So much?"
Even after the filter, the seemingly endless list didn't change.
Looking at the total price, he felt incredulous.
"680 billion Nova Credits? Tsk, shouldn't they offer a discount to help more people?"
One of the Chronos Laws stated that everyone was responsible for resisting the dark beasts invading the real plane.
Regardless of strength, status, or wealth, anyone within the range of a dark beast invasion had to defend and contribute.
Being on the same front against the enemy, shouldn't the Spirit Pavilion offer a discount?
One had to know that the information he searched was only about dark beasts from tiers 1 to 3, yet it already cost hundreds of billions.
What about higher-tier dark beasts? Wouldn't this leave the poor more ignorant of the dangers?
Suddenly, just as he was complaining about the price, a voice sounded from his side.
"The price is already cheap. You can't be greedy."
"Huh? It's you!" Nash muttered, recognizing the girl who had guided him earlier to get a spirit token.
"You remember me? You're quite insightful~"
"I'm Noir. What's your name?" Nash introduced himself using his fake name.
"I'm Alessia."
"Alessia, what do you mean the price of this information is already cheap? Isn't it expensive?"
"Each piece of information about tier 1 dark beasts costs only 1 merit, 10 merits for tier 2, and 100 merits for tier 3. It's because you're looking at the total that it seems so expensive."
"I see… But it's still expensive."
"What do you want then? Do you expect it to be free?"
"That's right."
"If you want to browse information about dark beasts for free, you could join the Nova Army," Alessia chuckled as she advised.
"Uh, no thanks."
He'd rather buy the information with merits than join the Nova Army, where his life would be in the hands of others.
"There's also another way—become a Bearer of the Spirit Pavilion."
"Easy for you to say."
"Why not? If you work hard enough, you can become a Bearer just like me."
"You're a Bearer? Awesome!"
Nash didn't expect this girl he randomly met was a Bearer!
Becoming a bearer meant contributing new information worth 10,000 spirit points.
Even Nash, with the backing of Earth, could only muster about 7,500 spirit points from copying.
"If you have any specialties, you can try uploading them to the Spirit Pavilion."
"I only know fighting and killing," Nash said, shaking his head.
He didn't have time to study more rigorous knowledge that wasn't tied to his goal.
Even the pharmacological knowledge he exchanged and saved earlier was already gathering dust.
"That's good too. You can try uploading information about dark beasts. Although they sell it cheap, it's particularly lucrative to upload. Even your battle memories have value!"
"Oh? The price for buying and uploading is different?"
"Yes, although one could buy the information about dark beast for a few nova credits, to encourage gathering more information about different dark beasts, the reward for uploading is naturally high."
"If not for various reasons, the Spirit Pavilion might even make this information free."
"I see. Let me try."
Opening his Spirit Token, Nash prepared to upload the information he had about dark beasts.
[Spirit Token: Noir (owner)
Level: 1 Seeker
Spirit Points: 7,416.5
Search…
Upload…]
[Please choose a mode of upload…]
Connecting his mind to the interface, Nash opened his [Memory Module System].
The [Memory Module System] contained various memories of battles, from how he and the dark beasts moved, attacked, countered, reacted, and more.
It was a clear picture from his point of view, fighting and killing dark beasts from day one.
Omitting parts where he searched for herbs and secrets he wanted to keep, he uploaded everything about his battles with the dark beasts.
[Analyzing…]
[Analysis complete!]
[Clear picture of the battle, insightful movements, and dark energy readings. You earned 216 spirit points.]
"216 spirit points for just that? It's indeed lucrative."
This was just his playback against tier 1 dark beasts.
If he were diligent enough and fought more varieties of dark beasts, maybe he could become a Bearer in just a few months!
"I told you so," Alessia said, seeing him happy.
"Thank you. I didn't expect my memories from the battle would be worth a lot," Nash said sincerely.
If not for Alessia, he might never have thought of this path.
After all, although his memories were clear, he didn't think they counted as new knowledge.
With countless individuals vying for the same opportunity, what more could he offer?
"No need to thank me. I'm just passing by…" Having solved Nash's problem, Alessia waved goodbye and went on her way.
Seeing her walk so leisurely, Nash could only sigh.
Turning back to the Spirit Panel, he began uploading another set of knowledge.
The one he uploaded earlier was just the appetizer, his raw battle memories.
The next thing he wanted to share was the various counters, attacks, movements, and habits he discovered through his unique talent and the help of the [Combat Module System].
If the previous memory was the result, then what he was uploading now was the backbone of his knowledge about dark beasts.
From white rabbits, white deer, silver wolves, silver wolf king, mud snakes, carrion beetles, giant moss alligators, and more…
[Analysis complete!]
[Unique insights into dark beasts: complete counters, attacks, movements, and behavioral habits. A perfect guide to dark beasts. You earned 710 Spirit Points.]
[Tip: Please strive for more insightful knowledge about dark beasts. The Spirit Pavilion is with you.]
"710 Spirit Points? And a reminder? Nice!"
It seemed the information he uploaded about dark beasts was quite valuable, even earning a reminder to continue his efforts.