Chapter 227: [Title Card] and Various Items, Trade Successful

Chapter 227: Chapter 227: [Title Card] and Various Items, Trade Successful

In Matthew Dawson’s opinion, trading an item that could change an ordinary person’s destiny for a single, consumable Power Apple was a perfectly fair exchange.

He didn’t think she would refuse.

Indeed, even though Seraphina Sullivan was already a Player, she still wanted to get that card.

She could use it for an ordinary person who might join her team later on.

However, at this moment, Seraphina Sullivan was thinking about something else entirely.

Her mind raced.

’I used to hide my Player identity out of all sorts of fears, but now the government isn’t just indiscriminately experimenting on Players. They’re even cooperating with those who don’t cause trouble.’

’This Player Invitation Card is the perfect opportunity!’

’It’s a chance to reveal my "Player" identity without raising any suspicion.’

This [Player Qualification Invitation Card] was like it was tailor-made for her, the perfect opportunity to "suddenly" become a Player.

Once she used this card, she would have the perfect explanation for any Abilities and strength she displayed as a Player from then on.

Of course, even as a new Player, Seraphina Sullivan had a persona to maintain.

She had thought about it before.

’After becoming a Player, I need to act like one with support and healing Abilities.’

After thinking it through, Seraphina Sullivan nodded.

"It’s a deal."

Following her agreement, Chloe Lewis and Morgan Brooks stepped forward, presenting the items they had prepared to trade for a [Power Apple].

Chloe Lewis also took out a card.

When Seraphina saw the card’s details, an indescribable and complex emotion instantly washed over her.

’It felt like all my life-and-death struggles in the [Junkheap Ruins] instance were for nothing.’

Because what Chloe Lewis was holding was none other than a [Skill Upgrade Card]—a card she had once possessed and desperately longed to obtain again!

This was exactly the kind of Item Card Seraphina had been hoping to find in the Junkheap Ruins to upgrade her [Scavenger’s Farm] Skill.

Seraphina had never imagined she would get one so easily.

’More Players really does mean more opportunities.’

Next, what Morgan Brooks brought out was different from Matthew Dawson’s and Chloe Lewis’s offers.

He presented three items.

Although the quantity was greater, common sense dictated that this often meant each individual item was of relatively limited value.

Seraphina impassively scanned them with [Item Identification]:

[Automatic Boomerang]

[Effect: After being thrown, it will automatically return to the thrower’s hand, regardless of whether it hits a target.]

[Invisibility Sticker]

[Effect: Affix the sticker to your body or clothing to bend surrounding light, achieving a visual invisibility effect. Note: Cannot eliminate other signatures such as smell, sound, or heat. The sticker is a consumable item.]

[Quantity Remaining: 9/10]

[Title Card]

[Effect: Grants a random Title upon use.]

Seraphina’s eyes lit up slightly when she saw the box of [Invisibility Sticker]s.

The item’s effect was better than she’d expected. It was a godsend for stealth and sneak attacks. Although its inability to mask sound was a drawback, used at the right moment, it could absolutely turn the tide of a battle.

However, what caught Seraphina’s attention even more was the Title Card. After all, having just acquired a terrifying Title, she was somewhat looking forward to what another one might be.

’But then I remembered that Sean Chandler, my protector, doesn’t have a Title yet. This Title Card would be perfect for him.’

With that in mind, Seraphina gave an affirmative reply through Sean Chandler.

"We’ll trade."

Seraphina quickly did the math in her head.

’I have four Power Apples left in stock, more than enough to complete these three trades.’

’Trading three consumables I don’t need right now for a key card that solves my identity problem, a valuable Skill Upgrade Card, a box of highly practical Invisibility Stickers, an Automatic Boomerang, and of course, a Title Card... this is an incredibly good deal.’

On the other side, Forrest Sterling, who had been listening intently to the proceedings, heard the entire transaction. His eyes instantly lit up with a frightening intensity!

He quickly calculated in his head: ’A super-rare Player Qualification Card, a versatile jack-of-all-trades Skill Upgrade Card, a box of special-effect Invisibility Stickers, an Automatic Boomerang, and a Title Card with unknown effects... All these amazing things, just to trade for three Power Apples that sound like simple consumables?!’

He took a deep breath.

His gaze on Seraphina Sullivan and Sean Chandler became incredibly fervent as he screamed internally.

’Those Power Apples are definitely incredible! They’re hard currency that people are willing to trade their most prized possessions for!’

He couldn’t hold back any longer and forgot all about spectating.

He immediately spun around and shot back to his brother’s stall like a rabbit.

In a hushed, excited voice, he said to River Sterling, "Bro! Big discovery! Those Power Apples they’re trading over there are absolutely top-tier items!"

"Shouldn’t we figure out a way to trade some of our intel or something else for one or two of them as a backup? They could be life-savers in a critical moment!"

Upon hearing this, even River Sterling’s calm face showed a flicker of emotion. He glanced in Seraphina Sullivan and Sean Chandler’s direction and gave a slight nod.

He had clearly also realized that the "Power Apples" were far more valuable than they appeared.

"Alright, we’ll talk about it later. Their RV is close to us, anyway."

Sean Chandler did not reveal his Blue Gem Storage Bag.

Instead, he pretended to go back and get a backpack. After Seraphina had handled it, he took out three Power Apples from within.

"Here are the three Power Apples."

Matthew Dawson, Chloe Lewis, and Morgan Brooks got what they wanted, receiving the apples that emanated a tempting aroma and pulsed with Power. They carefully stored them away.

At the same time, as agreed, they handed the [Player Qualification Invitation Card], the [Skill Upgrade Card], as well as the [Automatic Boomerang], [Invisibility Sticker], and the [Title Card] to Seraphina Sullivan.

Seeing the trade was complete, Dexter Luther moved closer to Seraphina Sullivan and reminded her with a hint of concern.

"Sullivan, you’d better use that Player Invitation Card right now."

"That thing is too eye-catching, and who knows how many people are secretly watching. If you become a Player sooner rather than later, you’ll gain the ability to protect yourself and put an end to certain people’s ideas, avoiding unnecessary trouble."

He had a point.

Their recent transaction hadn’t taken long, but the "Player Qualification Invitation Card" was too tempting. Many nearby Players with enhanced hearing had faintly caught the keywords.

A series of curious, greedy, and calculating gazes periodically swept over Seraphina and the faintly glowing card in her hand.

Seraphina readily accepted his advice and nodded.

In front of everyone, she raised the [Player Qualification Invitation Card]. With a slight flicker of her will, the card instantly vanished.

In reality, she had transferred the card into her Scavenger’s Farm Space.

’I’m already a Player. How could I possibly use such a rare functional item on myself?’

’I’m just playing along and putting on a show.’

"So this is... the Power of a Player?"

Seraphina put on a timely expression of wonder and bewilderment.

She pretended to feel the Energy surging within her, perfectly playing the part of a "newbie" who had just obtained Extraordinary Power.

’The persona absolutely cannot crumble.’

"How is it, Sullivan? What Talent did you awaken?" Dexter Luther asked impatiently, his face full of curiosity.

Matthew Dawson and the others also cast curious glances her way.

They were clearly very curious as well.