Augustus spent a few minutes looking over the possible items. He could get a sword, a bow, a shield, some armor, a lance, and lastly, a magic staff.
Most mages use staffs. It was purely for aesthetic Augustus assumed.
He shrugged, then scanned the QR code.
In response, the Hunter App notified him that his free purchase had been verified.
"Let's go to the counter to see what you got."
"Bet."
Together, they headed to the counter. It was a carpeted counter, the same material as the walls and the floor. It was black with colors specks on it. It reminded Augustus of how a roller rink would look.
There was a short man at the counter. When the two hunter's approached, the man perked up. "Did one of you buy something?"
Augustus exchanged glances with Cleo. She nodded to him.
He turned back to the man at the counter and said, "Uh, yeah. I did."
The man at the counter grunted. "Name on the order?"
"Oh, uh, Augustus."
The man raised a brow. "Last name?"
"Nero. Augustus Nero."
The man grunted again before disappearing into the back. Augustus looked awkwardly at Cleo. She gave him a thumbs up.
Why am I being so awkward around my crush?
The man came back a moment later. He was holding a small, shiny white box. "Not bad, kid. You got a legendary item."
It took Augustus a moment to acknowledge what his ears just heard. "A legendary item?"
The man frowned. "C'mon, kid. Don't tell me I have to explain to you how items are ranked."
Augustus took the time. Then he looked to Cleo. She looked just as shocked as he was.
Carefully, he peeled the tape off the box then opened its flaps.
With dainty hands, he pulled out the item inside. It had a purple aura around it, ominous in a way that enthralled Augustus.
It was a long magic staff that was neither heavy nor light. It felt just right in his hands. It was black in color. The shaft had the design of feathers drawn into it. Half way up it was a silver handle. The staff's body was the simplest part of it.
At its head was a large crescent shaped item. Or was it an open beak? The silver beak was open and in its mouth was a strange gem. A black gem with a violet hue. Studded on either side of the beak were blue materia gems.