Shadow Author

Waking from my deep and restful sleep. I stretched my arms and legs, feeling the satisfying sensation of my muscles waking up.

I then opened my eyes and was greeted by darkness as the sun had yet to peak through the curtains.

I then took in a deep breath and exhaled, feeling a sense of calmness and contentment wash over me.

I could tell it was a good sleep because I felt refreshed and rejuvenated.

After being awake for more than twenty-four hours getting a good night's rest was extremely beneficial.

Rising from my bed I made my way to the bathroom, ready to start the day.

For the first time in a while, I was actually excited about what would be happening in the coming days. Now that it was the weekend and classes were officially out and I was free to go out and complete some of my plans.

After washing my face and fixing my bed head I left the bathroom and checked my smartwatch to see what time it was.

[6:39]

It was still fairly early which was honestly a good thing for me as I needed to prepare for the upcoming adventure.

Plus I figured Miss Smith was still asleep or busy getting ready to leave at this time.

Therefore I decided to make use of the time available and sort everything out.

The first thing I did was walk over to my desk and pull out the book which had all the information about the world written down on it when I first transmigrated.

I skipped to the part about the Black Wild Lands as I would need all the information I could get about the dungeon.

I recalled most of what happened but I still wanted to go over my notes and refresh my mind as one little mistake could cost me my life.

I then spent the next hour memorizing everything I wrote and filling in any of the blanks in my memory.

Once I was finished I stretched and decided to start packing for the trip.

I would need at least a day's worth of food if not more, clothing suited for the environment, a means of shelter, and any other gear that might come in handy.

With this in mind, I left my room and the dormitory as I made my way to the school's store.

It was a separate building designated for the students to be able to spend their credits on supplies.

Beforehand I would have never dared to go near such a building as I was heavily in debt but thanks to Elijah I now had more than enough credits to buy anything I wished.

Making my way to the store I walked through the campus enjoying myself alone.

All around me, there were couples walking hand in hand or large groups of friends running and laughing.

Looking at their actions I didn't feel much as I had long since decided on the path of solitude.

But the one person whom I wouldn't mind accompanying me, unfortunately, wouldn't be able to make it.

Then as I started thinking about how I didn't have all that many friends, to be honest, I didn't care as they would only hold me back.

What I wanted was to surround myself with people who would grow stronger over time and have them around me as an assurance if my life was ever in danger.

The last thing I wanted was weaklings following me around and having to go out of my way to preserve their lives.

As hypocritical as it sounds I wanted to be the one leeching off others and not have them stuck on me.

In the end, I made it to the store and changed my thoughts to those of searching for what I needed rather than unimportant topics.

Pushing open the doors I wanted to make the trip as short as possible to make it back in time for Miss Smith but when everything inside was revealed to me I realized that my wish wouldn't be coming true.

The store was completely different from what I imagined it would be and was unlike anything on earth.

I had to stop at the entrance and stare at it in awe as it seemed like when passing through the doors I would enter a new world.

The store was a massive building that seemed to stretch on forever. Its shelves and displays were overflowing with all manner of items, from glittering gemstones and shimmering potions to powerful weapons and artifacts.

The walls were lined with books, and each one appeared to be filled with endless knowledge and secrets as they lit up with mana when my eyes landed on them.

Everywhere I looked, there were people busily shopping, their faces full of excitement as they moved through each of the aisles.

They seemed as if they were eager to get whatever they needed as quickly as possible as if the store would soon be closed forever.

I was stunned in complete disbelief and shock.

Conversations flooded the place as the sounds of students talking about the new items, gawking over things they wished they could afford, and finalizing their purchases made my senses go haywire.

Yet despite the frenzied pace of the store, there was another group of people who mildly made their way through it buying the cheapest items and putting back things they wanted for things that they needed.

Overall the store incorporated everyone and everything as it contained food, hygiene products, weapons, artifacts, and any other good one would need.

I had a smile on my face as I took my first step into the place. I decided then and there that I wouldn't just be shopping for things I could use in the dungeon but rather anything that could improve my life.

For the first time in my life when I had an exorbitant amount of money that was my own, I was going to go on a spending spree.