CHAPTER 29: CHAPTER 29 "FOUR MODIFIED CARS-SALE (1)"

Then came two American powerhouses. One was a Ford Muustang, transformed into a beast-like car.

It had a mechanical tail that could lash out, not just for defense, but with a mounted gun at its tip, adding an unexpected element of attack.

The final reveal was a massive, custom-built monster truck, a Chevvrolet Silverado. This behemoth was all about heavy build and defense, with reinforced plating and an unyielding frame designed to shrug off even the most brutal assaults.

It was a mobile fortress, more for ramming the huge number of enemies into meat paste with heavy defenses on the line.

Tusk, Tori, Kael, and Shawn were shocked, just as the last time. Their faces had bewildered expressions. Then Ray shared his plan further.

"Shawn and Kael, right!" he asked. He then continued as they nodded, "Take the car I gave you and make rounds around the city to let the world know that all the hype is real."

Then to Tusk and Tori, "While they are doing that, I want you to start preparing for the opening."

Once everything was final, Ray looked at the updated forum which now had talks of the confirmation of mysterious car dealing and about his location.

The second news was about a red four-seater Abaarth 595 with a mechanical arm from its back with a gun attached to it, traveling on the streets of the ruined city.

This soon became a sensation and thousands of people began to flock to the Safe Zone of level six mini-game.

Some were eager to buy the cars which would be crucial to traverse the game with safety and speed, while also being able to travel in more dangerous areas outside of the ruined city.

There were also hundreds of people who only wanted to just witness this game-changing event.

However, there were many in the dark who also began plotting to seize this opportunity from Ray and capitalize for their own gain, so all types of people flocked to the Safe Zone level 6.

As the preparation ended and the first four cars were showcased, Tusk looked at the swelling crowd and turned to Ray.

"Sir, the number of people just keeps going up," Tusk said, a hint of worry in his voice. "What do we do with all these people coming our way?"

Ray thought for a moment, his gaze sweeping over the eager faces in the crowd. "I don’t think they’re all here for cars," he replied, with a knowing smile playing on his lips.

"I mean, once they hear the prices, the majority of them might step back and the ones remaining? Those will be our actual buyers."

Tori, standing nearby, was impressed. She hadn’t even considered that angle, and neither had Tusk. Ray’s way of thinking, so clear and strategic, always seemed a step ahead.

With a nod, Ray then added a price tag to each of the four showcased cars.

The first car up was the customized Mahindra Thar, a rugged and nimble off-roader. Its price tag, clearly displayed for all to see at 100,000 coins.

A collective gasp rippled through the crowd.

"One hundred thousand?!" someone in the front exclaimed, eyes wide. "Are they serious? That’s more than I’ve earned in a month of grinding!"

"This is an astronomical sum," muttered another, shaking his head. "Far more than most players have ever seen."

Just as Ray predicted, a significant portion of the crowd’s faces fell, their initial excitement replaced by the harsh reality of the cost.

Many of them were just curious onlookers after all, and they began to disperse towards the back of the crowd, grumbling about the exorbitant prices.

"Pfft, look at them," a sneering voice cut through the complaints. A small, sexy, well-dressed girl stood to the side, smirking. "Only the truly broke would complain about such things."

Next, the customized Toyota Land Cruiser rolled out, a true behemoth of reliability and off-road capability, its price tag now visible: 300,000 coins.

This time, there wasn’t a gasp, but a stunned silence. More people turned and walked away to the back, shaking their heads in disbelief, their dreams of owning such a vehicle in game shattered.

Only a dedicated few, truly invested in the game’s high stakes, remained, their expressions a mix of contemplation and a touch of desperation.

Then came the transformed Ford Mustang, its mechanical tail hanging above it, revealing its price tag: 800,000 coins. The remaining crowd murmured loudly.

"Eight hundred thousand for a car?!" a grizzled veteran player scoffed, though his eyes still lingered on the Mustang’s deadly tail. "They’re selling dreams, not cars."

But others in the dwindling group had eyes that gleamed with intense calculation, ignoring the complaints of the less affluent. "Imagine the raiding power with that," someone whispered, ignoring the gasp of others.

Finally, the massive, custom-built monster truck, a Chevrolet Silverado, made its grand appearance.

Its sheer size and reinforced plating radiated an aura of invincibility. And then, its price tag was of 4,000,000 coins.

Now, only a small, determined group of individuals remained, their faces a mix of awe and serious consideration.

The complaints had ceased; those who remained understood the immense value these vehicles held in their dangerous world. This was exactly what he had envisioned. Ray scanned the remaining crowd, with a smile behind his mask he spoke.

"My name is Ray," he said, his voice clear and calm, "and I am the creator of these vehicles." He didn’t say much more, letting his work speak for itself.

He then gestured towards the first car, the customized Mahhindra Thar.

"This one," he began, his voice taking on a serious tone, "With a really tough front, built to endure heavy impacts. It’s perfect for just pushing through anything in your way."

He paused, letting that sink in. "And see here," he continued, pointing to the front bumper, "it has two small guns right on the sides. They’re good for clearing out anything that gets too close, straight ahead."

"A car with offensive capabilities with a reasonable price. Remember my words, don’t see these as just cars, here they are more than just vehicles, especially when you’ll step out in the wilderness, out of the ruined city."

Next, Ray moved to the customized Toyyota Land Cruiser. "Then we have this Land Cruiser," he said, indicating its solid, and sturdier frame.

"It looks simple, but its best feature is up top." He pointed to the roof. "That’s a gun that can spin all the way around, 360 degrees. It’s ready to fire in any direction, no matter where threats come from."