Filed to story: A Bullied Boy Died: A Mafia King Woke Up In His Body
+5 STR, +5 VIT
[Active] Strength:
Allows the wielder to increase strength for as long as arcia is provided. Warning-arcite fuel is suggested.
Cost: 10 MP per minute
Kyle inspected the breastplate, noticing it was fairly intricate. Engravings similar to the metal pipe he had ran all over the surface and interior, along with what seemed like two electrical terminals meant to be connected to something else that powered the piece.
“Ah, you’ll need an arcite fuel pack for that.” The dealer pointed to a basic waist belt filled with canisters of a mild, cobalt-blue liquid that pulsated slowly. Kyle recognized it to be of the same arcite glow that currently powered his potion stoves, albeit more powerful and efficient.
Seems like there are different grades of arcite fuel-in solid or in liquid.
“How much for it?”
“Well, normal civilians aren’t supposed to have their own combat fuel packs without a license, but we both know we’re well beyond normal
, don’t we? Sixty thousand.”
Kyle’s face didn’t show any reaction, but he internally winced at the price. As much as the brothel was currently making, it didn’t seem feasible to buy the fuel pack. Furthermore, being exposed for having a fuel pack while on a shaky gang foundation might incite the enforcers to act against him.
I’ve already spent enough bribing them.
The dealer noted Kyle’s reluctance. “You can run the other two items without arcite fuel, but that’s all dependent on how much…
natural energy your body has.”
It seems like he’s referring to the MP stat I’ve been seeing. I have zero right now. How do I increase it? Kyle nodded in response to the dealer before leaving. The prices of the other two items were also in the tens of thousands, representing a significant investment that he wanted to mull over first.
Kyle continued to browse the other items until he spotted something that took him by surprise.
Huh. Did not expect to find this here.
Enchanted Flintlock Pistol (Basic)
An arcia-gorging device that shoots pellets at high speeds.
[Active] Buckshot: Accelerate muzzle-loaded pellets at high speeds, causing damage on impact.
Cost:
25 MP
The dealer scoffed at the gun as Kyle examined it. “Bah! I’ve been trying to get rid of that pistol for ages now. Nobody around can even use it, and it cost me far too much to acquire in the first place.”
“Nobody uses guns around here?”
“There aren’t any laws against wielding pistols, only laws against using military guns. The Count has much better guns being used. But seeing as you’re too poor to buy a fuel pack, you might as well forget about this.” The dealer shooed him off.
Kyle mulled as he walked back to the base. “Damian, how much is the gun and who else uses them?”
“Within the city, only the top of the enforcers, sir. But even they don’t have the energy to arm themselves with pistols and use them; it simply draws too much arcia energy and takes time to reload. The design and manufacture of such arctech is still far too complicated for factories to produce. I’ve heard the military has made some headway in improving the guns, but for now, we’re stuck with this.”
Kyle noted the information Damian had given him.
So it’s essentially a flintlock pistol that uses arcia instead of gunpowder.
Naturally, with his knowledge from the Galactic Era, it would be a cinch to dominate the market with high technology and his rudimentary understanding. But until he figured out what the current military technology was, he wouldn’t attempt to manufacture any guns. Too big of a jump would open up a whole other can of worms, and he already had his hands full dealing with the Red Lions.
None of the technology here is combustion based, so showing up with gunpowder will draw too many eyes. Best not go that route.
Returning to the base, Kyle laid out the three arctech items he had personally appropriated from Riker and Lionel: the Breastplate of Nullification, Enchanted Flaming Hammer, and Enchanted Metal Pipe.