Floor Intermission Room – Underground Bracket, Sector 4
Riku sat on a low bench in a dimly lit chamber, shirt removed and bruises swelling along his ribs. The fight with Shiba left more damage than he expected. A few feet away, Sorin leaned against the wall, arms folded, her breath still a little shaky.
[System Alert: Temporary Combat Lock. Recovery Period: 3 Hours]
[Skill Shop – Tier 1 Unlocked: Accessible Now]
[Warning: Passive Damage Threshold Reached – Recommend Medical Item or Rest]
He exhaled deeply. "System, display Tier 1 Skill Shop."
A translucent menu floated before him, lined with glowing tabs:
Skill: Momentum Surge (Lv.1) – 4,000 Credits
Skill: Mana Concealment (Lv.1) – 6,000 Credits
Skill: Strategic Copy – One-time Use – 8,500 Credits
Item: Combat Stimulant – Grade C – 3,000 Credits
Skill: Tactician's Eye (Lv.1) – 6,200 Credits
Riku ignored the items for now. His focus was on versatility.
"Buy: Mana Concealment."
[6,000 Credits deducted. Skill learned.]
