Earth's Greatest Magus
chapter-1923

?Having concluded their shopping on the fifth floor, they ascended to the sixth floor, where a plethora of miscellaneous items awaited. Among these were technological items that Emery needed to establish the infrastructure for their new base. While he possessed minimal knowledge in this field, Via once again proved to be a valuable resource, guiding them through the choices available.

Emery's attention turned to premade constructs designed for swift assembly, each module available for individual purchase. The options presented included the [Hangar], [Living Quarters], [Command Center], and [General Module]. These modules were configured to accommodate different functions within the base.

For the basic set, capable of housing up to 20 crew members, and including the necessary interior installations, the cost stood at three million spirit stones. A medium-sized base, suitable for a crew of up to 100, would demand a higher investment of five million spirit stones. These estimates considered the use of lower-grade materials.

However, the options didn't end there. Upgrading to medium-grade materials, which offered enhanced durability, would double the cost. Opting for high-grade materials, boasting the resilience of tier 5 metals, would elevate the expenditure to five times the base amount. Emery carefully considered the trade-offs between cost and quality, evaluating the long-term benefits of investing in sturdier materials for their Moon base.

The premade constructs, although comprehensive, lacked some crucial special components that were indispensable for the creation of their Moon base. Among these components was the [Workshop Module], equipped with the necessary tools for research, development, and repairs.

Additionally, two of the most critical components, [Defense System] and [Shield Generator], were not included in the basic sets. The [Defense System] would be the weaponry responsible for protecting their base from external threats, while the [Shield Generator] would create a protective barrier, enhancing the overall security. These components carried a separate price tag, ranging from one million to tens of millions, depending on their complexity and capabilities.

While a small lower-grade outpost might suffice for lower realms like Earth, Emery, motivated by the looming threat of Kronos and his enigmatic schemes, envisioned a more robust and strategic approach. His plan involved preparing high-grade modules that could withstand even a force led by a grand magus.

Apart from establishing a fortified base, there was another critical item on their shopping list—a spaceship of their own. The options were plentiful, categorized into four types:

[Touring] - Focused on long-distance travel with enhanced fuels and radar.

[Freight] - Tailored for transporting goods with increased cargo size and stowage power capability.

[Fighter] - Geared for battle, boasting enhanced weapon systems and defense capabilities.

[Luxury] - Prioritizing comfort, offering the best interior and a smooth ride experience.

The spaceship options were further categorized based on their sizes and capacities:

[Light] - With a capacity range of one to three crews, these ships were priced at about 300,000 spirit stones.

[Small] - Offering an average capacity for up to ten crews, these ships cost a million spirit stones.

[Medium] - Designed to accommodate up to 50 crews, these ships were priced at a few million spirit stones.

[Large] - Capable of holding hundreds of crews, these ships came with a price tag of ten million spirit stones.

[Heavy] - These colossal ships, functioning as carriers or cruisers with the ability to hold thousands of crew members, were the most expensive, costing tens of millions.

Similar to the base modules, the medium-grade spaceship would cost double, while the high-grade, featuring the durability of tier 5 metal, would cost five times the base amount. Additionally, there were extra components available for purchase, such as the warp device, which added another 500,000 to a million spirit stones to the overall cost.

Considering the specific needs of Earth's condition, Emery and Klea determined that fighter types, specifically small or medium-sized high-grade ships, would be the most suitable for their purposes.

Realizing the financial situation, Klea remarked, "That means we need about 20 million spirit stones for both." She shot Emery a cheeky smile, adding, "I hope I haven't wasted all your money. Do we still have enough?"

Emery heaved a sigh and shook his head, confirming that he didn't possess such a substantial amount. After all the expenditures, he had a little over 15 million spirit stones remaining. Klea's smile widened, a hint of guilt flickering in her eyes for perhaps pushing Emery into buying various items. In response, she retrieved her storage rings and displayed her spirit stones, amounting to nearly 5 million.

Collectively, they had around 20 million spirit stones, sufficient to purchase a decent ship and base. However, Emery was hesitant to exhaust their entire fund on these acquisitions. After a brief contemplation, he decided, "We should buy the ship first. The base can be built progressively."

Given his limited knowledge about constructing an effective base, Emery preferred to wait and consult with experts like Master Borin before making significant investments. Klea agreed, saying, "Alright, let's choose our rides,"

After spending some time browsing the list, The two selected a fighter ship that prioritized speed and found one that piqued their interest

[Nova CMB]

[Crew: 12]

[Cargo: 10 SCU (Standard Cargo Units)]

[Top Speed: 1420 meters/second]

[Dimensions: Length - 42 meters, Width - 37 meters, Height - 7 meters]

Equipped with two medium-grade plasma weapons, two size 7 ballistic-gatling cannons, high-grade shields, and hulls, the Nova was renowned for being one of the fiercest in its class. It could efficiently take down smaller vessels and swiftly shred the hulls of larger ones. With an intergalactic warp drive, the total cost for the ship amounted to 3.2 million spirit stones.

However, Via reminded them of the Magus Alliance's prime directive bound for their lower realm planet, which dictated that all technology must be factory sealed for a ship to be allowed to enter lower realm orbit. Additionally, they needed to install [cloaking devices], which incurred an additional cost of 1,300,000 spirit stones for the ship's size.

"Thank you, sir. The ship will be ready for pick up in three days,"

Observing the significant decrease in their total spirit stones, Klea couldn't help but sigh and remarked, "Should have taken that 30 million Nephilim deal..."