Creating A Succubus Army In A Fantasy World!-Chapter 15 - 3 Fundamental Sources.

Creed finally arrived in front of a massive, intimidating mall, its exterior gleaming with green and gold colors, the unmistakable trademark of Empire Enterprise.

The building itself was a masterpiece, shaped almost like a colossal triangular prism, its edges lined with runic engravings that pulsed faintly with energy.

Each tier of the pyramid was strictly categorized for different levels of customers.

The Ground Floor was for common civilians and low ranked Awakeneds, filled with stalls selling basic weapons, armor, cheap medicines, and low tier cultivation techniques.

It was easily accessible, designed to bring in massive foot traffic and ensure that even the poorest Awakened could spend what little they had.

The Second Floor was for bronze and silver level Awakeneds, offering higher quality weapons, specialized armor, and mid tier cultivation techniques.

Access to this floor required a minimum spending limit, ensuring that only serious customers could enter.

The Third Floor and Above were exclusive floors for the rich and elite, selling rare artifacts, top-tier potions, luxury goods, and high-level techniques.

The only way to reach these floors was either by spending an enormous amount or by having an Empire Enterprise membership card.

The pyramid structure forced customers to move in a specific flow, guiding them through different levels of wealth without overcrowding and ensuring maximum efficiency in transactions.

Even the placement of stalls was carefully planned—cheaper products were placed at the entrance, drawing in as many people as possible, while expensive items were hidden deeper inside, making customers walk further and increasing the chances of impulse purchases.

It was a flawless system, designed to make every single customer spend as much as possible before leaving.

The sheer amount of cash inflow per day would be staggering.

Creed sighed heavily.

"Damn... just how much money do these people have?"

Shoving his amazement aside, he walked forward and entered the building.

.....

The moment Creed stepped inside, he felt like he had entered another world.

The air was cool and refreshing, infused with a subtle scent of rich wood and fine leather.

The floors were made of polished obsidian, their glossy surfaces reflecting the dazzling golden chandeliers hanging from above.

And the ceiling?

It was insanely high, giving the entire space a sense of endless grandeur, as if to remind every customer that they were stepping into the domain of wealth itself.

Thousands of sections stretched as far as the eye could see, each one meticulously arranged to focus on a different category of goods.

Weapons, Dimensional Beast Materials, Artifacts, Serums, Armors, Cultivation Resources, and even luxury items like fine wines, rare perfumes, and premium-class food.

It wasn't just a store—it was an empire within an empire.

Creed sighed again.

"This is a branch in a shitty Tier 5 Bastion, huh...?"

He rubbed his temples.

If this was what a backwater branch looked like, then the main branch in a Tier 1 Bastion was probably a freaking floating city made of gold.

Shaking his head, Creed cleared his thoughts and headed toward the Selling Section.

A polite-looking female clerk greeted him with a professional smile the moment he approached.

"Welcome to Empire Enterprise, sir. How can I assist you today?"

Her tone was smooth, her voice pleasant, and her smile was perfectly measured—not too eager, not too indifferent.

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Creed respected the professionalism.

"I'd like to sell," he said simply.

"Of course! Please place the items on the counter, and I will begin the assessment immediately."

Without wasting time, Creed retrieved the four Stage 1 Dimensional Cores he had collected from his leather pouch and set them down.

The clerk's fingers moved with practiced ease, activating a scanning device embedded in the counter.

A soft beep echoed, and almost instantly, a holographic screen popped up, displaying the estimated market value of each core.

"Hmm... Four Stage 1 Dimensional Cores," the clerk mused. "Based on today's rates, that would be a total of 4,230 Credits. Would you like to proceed with the transaction?"

Creed blinked.

He had expected a good amount, but 4,230 credits?!

That was an insane amount of money for a single outing!

But he quickly masked his surprise and gave a casual nod. "Yeah, that works."

The clerk smiled and processed the sale. In less than five minutes, the transaction was complete, and Creed's account balance had skyrocketed.

His old smartphone vibrated lightly, confirming the deposit.

4,230 Credits.

Just like that.

As Creed walked away from the counter, his mind was a mess of crazy thoughts.

4,230 Credits in a single day?!

Just for killing four beasts?!

Was this how Awakeneds lived?!

Making thousands in just a few hours while normal civilians barely made a hundred credits a day?!

No wonder people were willing to risk their lives for power!

No wonder bastions had so many reckless Awakeneds diving headfirst into the wilderness!

If he kept this up...

Would he be filthy rich in a few months?!

Would he be lounging on silk sheets, bathing in expensive oils, surrounded by beautiful women feeding him grapes while he laughed like a rich villain?!

"...This world is insane."

Still grinning like an idiot, Creed left the Selling Section and made his way to the Buying Section.

Creed wandered through the countless stalls and stores, eventually stopping at a shop that specialized in Source Techniques.

A short, young clerk, wearing the Empire Enterprise uniform, greeted him enthusiastically.

"Welcome! What can I get you today?"

Creed rubbed his chin, thinking for a moment before asking, "How much for a basic Force Core Formation technique?"

The clerk beamed. "Ah! A fine choice, sir! A standard Force Core Formation technique costs 2,500 Credits."

Creed froze.

"...What?"

"2,500 Credits," the clerk repeated cheerfully.

For a basic technique?!

Creed's eye twitched. His mind did a rapid calculation.

4,230 Credits – 2,500 Credits = 1,730 Credits left.

That was... not a lot left!

Creed's excitement instantly crumbled.

Just a few minutes ago, he had felt like a king, thinking about how rich he had become in just one outing.

Now?

Now he realized...

He was still poor as hell.

"...The hell was I thinking? I'm not rich. I'm just slightly less broke."

Creed let out a long, defeated sigh as he stared at the bright display showing the price of the Force Core Formation Technique—2,500 credits.

Did he have a choice?

No.

Did it still hurt?

Hell yes.

For a moment, he fantasized about being a rich young master who could just wave his hand and buy everything without worrying about his balance.

But reality slapped him in the face with the fact that even after all the danger he faced today, he was still broke.

Originally, he had planned to buy both the Force Core Formation Technique and the Aura Core Formation Technique so he could create two cores at the same time, but it seemed life had other plans.

"Guess I'll settle for just one," he muttered under his breath.

Among the many different types of sources an Awakened could cultivate with Dimensional Energy, there were three fundamental sources that every Awakened needed to master at least one of:

Force, Aura and Will.

Most Awakeneds only focused on one source their entire lives, but the truly powerful ones mastered multiple—some even all three.

Creed had wanted to start with both Force and Aura, but looking at his dwindling funds, he swallowed his pride and decided to only buy Force for now.

Creed turned to the short, enthusiastic clerk and gritted his teeth.

"I'll take it."

"Excellent choice, sir!" The clerk beamed, pressing a few buttons on the store's interface.

A mechanical arm emerged from behind the counter, reaching into a secure vault and pulling out a small, circular tome no bigger than the size of his palm.

"This contains the full Force Core Formation Technique. Simply inject a bit of Dimensional Energy, and it will imprint the knowledge directly into your mind."

Creed took the tome and felt its cool metallic surface in his palm. It was surprisingly light, but he knew it contained the key to his next level of power.

Then, his smartphone beeped—confirming the 2,500-credit deduction from his balance.

Creed almost choked.

He didn't even spend the money yet, but he already felt poor.

"Thank you for your purchase! Please come again!" The clerk gave him a bright smile, while Creed fought the urge to punch him in the face.

With a sigh, he shoved the tome into his leather pouch and left the store.

But his shopping wasn't over yet.

Creed quickly navigated through the Empire Enterprise mall, heading straight for the Serum Section.

There, rows upon rows of glowing vials filled with different colored liquids were displayed neatly behind reinforced glass cases.

Healing serums, energy serums, vitality serums—every kind of enhancement an Awakened could need was available... at a price.

Creed walked up to a sales counter, where another uniformed clerk greeted him.

"I need three Stamina Serums."

The clerk nodded professionally and retrieved three small vials filled with a faintly glowing blue liquid.

"That will be 750 credits, sir."

Creed mentally groaned as he paid up. His balance dropped even further, but this purchase wasn't optional—it was a necessity.

Why?

Because if he didn't stock up on stamina, he might actually die during his feeding session with Lilith tonight.

That demoness had no restraint!

Creed had barely survived last time, and he had been completely fresh then. Now? After today's battle-filled outing?

He'd probably collapse midway and end up in a coma.

"Yeah... no way I'm taking that risk," Creed muttered as he carefully stored the vials.

With his core formation technique and stamina serums secured, Creed decided to pick up a few more essentials before heading home.

A few nutrient bars for quick meals outside the bastion.

A small repair kit for his weapon.

A cheap disposable energy talisman in case he needed a last-minute emergency boost.

Each item shaved away a bit more of his remaining funds, but Creed forced himself not to think about it.

At least, for today, he had everything he needed.

And now?

Now, it was time to go home and create his Force Core!

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