Then he looked at the others.
He doesn’t need a Magic Wand; the ones he has now are the best he can get, and he might never find one better.
Armor, especially full-body heavy armor, is also unnecessary.
Back when he was a Bottom Adventurer, he envied those in full Plated Armor, thinking being a tin can provided a sense of security most weapons couldn’t breach.
But after becoming a Professional, he lost that illusion.
For now, he prefers mobility. Heavy armor would seriously slow him down and reduce his combat effectiveness.
In terms of protection, for now, Protective Spells are sufficient.
[Medium Storage Pouch] requires 30 points to redeem (limited to 1).
Volume capacity: about 10 cubic meters (non-fixed shape)
Weight capacity: 7000 pounds (approximately 3180 kilograms)
Description: 1. This Storage Pouch cannot hold items exceeding its stated volume and weight capacity; overloading may damage the pouch, so use with caution.
2. Regardless of the amount of items stored, the pouch itself always weighs 10 pounds (about 4.5 kilograms).
...
Gauss thought it over thoroughly.
This looks quite good.
Compared to the Small Storage Pouch he currently owns, this one has more than six times the volume capacity, and fourteen times the weight capacity.
A Storage Pouch with this much space is always essential.
Even if he regrets it later, this item is easy to sell off and is unlikely to depreciate, unlike many things that are difficult to find buyers for once used and often sell for less.
Besides, he indeed needs a larger capacity Storage Pouch.
Currently, the team’s pouch is still a Small Storage Pouch.
With his continuous addition of clay, it’s already severely insufficient, leading to having to reduce carrying essential supplies often.
Soon, he’ll redeem more than a hundred kilograms of clay, already having a few hundred kilograms, and it’s foreseeable that this amount will only continue to grow.
The storage gap that will be needed in the future will only widen.
After pondering for a moment, he checked the Medium Storage Pouch.
More than 3 tons of carrying weight, enough for him to use for a long time.
He has 50 points left.
Gauss took a long time to select, considering his own situation, finally completing the selection.
A Professional Swordsmanship Skill Book, along with guidance from a Swordsman of level 5 or above.
He feels like his attributes might already allow him to unlock a second Profession.
Thinking about why there’s been no progress, he realizes it might be due to the lack of relevant High Tier skills and expert guidance.
Though he considers himself to have a solid foundation, in reality, he’s still a self-taught amateur.
Having only received guidance from an apprentice-level Swordsman.
This time’s teaching might be what breaks through that level.
Aaliyah and the others also completed their redemption.
Aaliyah redeemed a special mystical object, the Living Pouch, which cost a full 70 points.
This was her main redemption.
This mystical Living Pouch also has an internal space, but unlike Storage Pouches, it can contain living creatures.
Whether it’s Gauss’s chocobo mount or her animal companions, Ulfen, Aik, or the scale dust butterfly, they can be stored inside voluntarily.
The Living Pouch can freely exchange air with the outside, so as long as it’s not too long, staying inside poses no other life-threatening dangers.
From now on, when the team moves, they won’t need to find a village or safe wilderness to store the mounts.
Aaliyah hopes the team can save some travel time.
Besides the Living Pouch, Aaliyah also spent 30 points to redeem a new Druid oak staff.
She has been using her Magic Staff for quite a while.
In terms of Spells, Aaliyah didn’t choose two 3rd Ring skills aggressively like Gauss.
Instead, she picked a 2nd Ring enhancement attribute and 3rd Ring plant growth.
Serdur, considering his Divine Art aspect and also being level 4, redeemed two 3rd Ring skills.
They are the Grain Creation Technique and Group Healing Word.
The former consumes energy to create clean food and potable water enough to support a team; this food tastes plain but is nutritious. Moreover, consuming this food can heal some diseases and provide short-term immunity against most basic toxins and diseases.
The latter is an emergency group healing capable of simultaneously healing multiple teammates.
Besides Divine Art, Serdur only redeemed one special mystical object, the Foldable House.
It appears as a package the size of a canvas bag, but once activated to unfold, it quickly forms a spacious, sturdy Magic house with expanded interior space to comfortably accommodate the small team. It’s equipped with Protective runes and scout runes.
Effectively shields against wind and rain, and can warn and repel low-tier Demons or wildlife disturbances, maintaining a comfortable internal temperature and lodging conditions. It can return to its original state when folded.
This mystical item is also the most expensive redemption in the team, costing 100 points for just one.
"Are you sure about redeeming this?"
Seeing him confirm with a check mark, Gauss couldn’t help but urge.
This mystical item benefits their team greatly, and they won’t need to camp rough in the wild anymore.
However, while the Foldable House is nice, it’s a lifestyle-related mystical item that offers no increase in Serdur’s combat or survival capabilities.
"I’m sure, it suits our team well." Serdur nodded with satisfaction, not regretting his decision.
"Well, alright then." Gauss felt touched.
Even if his teammates are all in supporting roles within the team, such consideration for the team’s well-being first is truly commendable.
Gauss looked at the last person, Ying.
Unlike them, who completed their selections quickly.
Ying furrowed her brows, seemingly trapped in a dilemma.
After noticing the three others stopped selecting, Ying then glanced at Adelle and asked softly.
"Can I take two more days to think? I’ll come by again during these two days."
Adelle hesitated for a while, then nodded.
"Fine, just please don’t delay too long."
Soon, she took away the lists and brought the redeemed items for the three of them.
"Mr. Gauss, I’m available recently, so if you want to learn this Swordsmanship, please inform the receptionist, and I will guide you."
Upon leaving the room, Adelle suddenly remembered something and spoke up.
"Alright... sure." Gauss hesitated for a moment, then responded.
He didn’t expect the mentor for the reward he chose randomly to be the one in charge of receiving them, Adelle.
But recalling the fleeting sharpness he sensed from her before, he seems to understand something.
Indeed, he hadn’t mistaken it previously.
Leaving the VIP room.
With the commission concluded and rewards redeemed, an official issue quickly presented itself before Gauss.
It was Ying’s matter of staying or leaving.
Upon leaving the Adventurer’s Guild.
Aaliyah and Serdur were still immersed in the joy of obtaining new and unique rewards, whereas Gauss was contemplating the matter.
He looked at Ying, and Ying coincidentally glanced back.
Gauss had developed the intent to recruit Ying, but he wasn’t clear about her thoughts.
Ying had been solitary until this informal commission; if not for the Adventurer Union’s "pairing", she would likely remain a lone ranger in the wilderness.
This alone indicated Ying’s attitude toward forming a long-term team.
Moreover, Ying didn’t redeem her rewards in front of the three, perhaps considering the same?
They were temporary teammates, and she might not want them to know what items and skills she redeemed?
...
Taking a deep breath, Gauss clapped his hands together to attract everyone’s attention.
"Let’s find a tavern tonight for a gathering to celebrate the successful completion of this commission. I also have something I’d like to discuss."
"Sounds great! I’m ready for a feast." Aaliyah happily agreed.
Having worked for quite a while, she was a bit exhausted.
It’s time to relax for a few days.
Ying nodded to show agreement.
They found a nearby inn around the Adventurer Union and booked four rooms.
When nightfall descended, the four, having washed up and changed into casual attire, met up on streets that were gradually becoming lively.