Poverty makes me capable of anything.

"Uh……"

Everyone else was stunned.

"Wow, I think I'm starting to like this robot. A level 41 AI robot is a great tool for showing off."

"If you love me, take me home." At Anran's behest, the robot began to vigorously promote its body.

"..."

Wow, this robot is really cheeky.

The player who had just spoken walked up to An Ran and asked, "How much is this robot?"

Although the name is Mysterious Workshop, after reading the paper posted near the door, he knew that this shop could not only repair and upgrade equipment, but also sell various props, and even exchange blueprints for items. This female NPC had a lot of functions, and perhaps there were some hidden functions that had not yet been developed.

"Take a look for yourself," An Ran said, handing over the price list.

"400 million piru, uh..."

After seeing the price, the player hesitated.

But when he opened the robot's attribute table, he acted impulsively again.

With its feet on "wind and fire wheels," its movement speed is comparable to that of an entry-level anti-gravity single-person vehicle.

Those broad shoulders and powerful arms could easily support the rider's legs. The panel showed that it was made of special nanomaterials, and its impact resistance was even higher than that of the players. Although its reaction speed was slightly lacking, its powerful firepower system was enough to make up for this deficiency.

If it's made into the shape of a mobile turret, it can have the same firepower while reducing its size and cost. Why make it humanoid?

Are you stupid? How can you attract players to spend money if you're not good-looking?

Having a good bone structure makes it easier to sell skins in the future, real skins. Once the technology is up to par, Anran can open a skin customization store.

Are buying a wife/husband and buying a robot the same thing?

Of course not. My wife can sell for ten million, but even if the price of the robot is halved, I might not be able to sell it.

An Ran thoroughly learned from the experience of those veterans in the gaming industry.

"As long as you have enough money, you can become stronger."

"The economy needs development, society needs progress, and games require spending money."

"To get players to spend more money, you have to make them feel like they're getting a good deal."

"We're opening a new store, so if you buy two now, you'll get a 10% discount," An Ran said, chewing on a lollipop.

Anran is having a massive fire sale.

A robot that costs less than one million, let's round it up to one million. After a 10% discount, the profit margin drops from 300% to 260%, which is almost a huge loss.

Thinking about it this way, buying just two robots would save the cost of a car.

They made a killing.

"Wait a minute, I'll go get my brother right away so we can buy it together."

The player turned and walked away, but after a few steps he turned back and said to the other players with a serious expression, "I've ordered these two robots. If any of you dare to intercept them, don't blame our Assassin Squad for being ruthless! Hmph!"

"So what if they're an assassin squad?"

"The assassin squad is that amazing. If you guys could also complete low-level missions, you could be just as awesome as me!"

The worm-level killers were speechless.

Across from them was a bunch of pheasants; these worms were no match for them if it came down to a real fight.

It cannot be repaired.

If I don't want to buy it, I don't want to buy it; there are other things I can buy anyway.

It must be said that although the prices in the Mystery Shop are higher than those in the market, the quality of the items sold is also surprisingly good.

"This gun is blue! The one I saw in the Assassin's Ladder was only dark green. I'll buy one to keep as a collector's item. Two guns are also 10% off? Give me two."

"Your affinity with Ann increases by 1."

Oh, buying things can increase your favorability rating.

"Wow, this is the first time I've ever seen a pressure cooker with such a deep blue color."

The pressure cooker 2.0 that even soldiers can't break.

Item Description: This is an ultra-durable pressure cooker made of special materials. It can be used for cooking or to stop bullets. The explosive power of the pressure cooker is comparable to that of a PPR7 bomb.

Although it's expensive, the quality is good, and the "buy two, get a 10% discount" deal quickly attracted many players.

"There's a reason why things are expensive."

You get what you pay for.

"Investing in higher-quality weapons is investing in the future!"

What you said makes a lot of sense.

Other things are just for novelty, but firearms are where the real money is made.

Even for players specializing in martial arts, supernatural abilities, or even magic, it's essential to carry a gun. This ensures ranged attacks and prevents them from being completely defenseless if they run out of energy.

Firearms are best-selling items.

Having anticipated this, Anran did not set the price of the firearms too high, keeping it at an average price. The price of the bullets was also reasonable, and there was no cutting corners. On the contrary, the bullets were more refined and had noticeably harder bullets than those sold on the black market.

It looks like a conscientious merchant. If Anran hadn't slightly modified the caliber of the bullets and the barrel, it would have been even more conscientious.

Item Description: An? Specially made bullets with 5% higher penetration than ordinary bullets, and an attack power bonus of 5-15.

I didn't lie to anyone. The words "specially made" are clearly written in the instructions. How dare you call me a heartless businessman! Unbelievable!

This is just a simple binding strategy.

"Aren't you happy to enjoy a better life for the same amount of money?"

"Since it's all money anyway, using it on me will increase my favorability!"

"I've already given you so much discount, how can you not buy anything from me?!"

Game currency is just sitting there unused, so why not invest it in me? Once Sister Anran gets stronger, she'll carry you all to new heights. I'll reap the rewards, and you can all have a share. Let's create a harmonious and wonderful future together.

Many players left with the guns they had just bought.

Players with a strong sense of individuality have already opted for the appearance customization service.

"The official chroma gun skin costs 3000 Biru, I wonder how much it is here." A player named "Wind and Clouds" muttered in the back.

An Ran happened to hear him speaking.

It's not expensive at all. I'll apply a coat of paint for you, and I guarantee it will look just like the official version. Plus, I'll only charge you 2000 piru!

"Only 2000? I'll buy it!"

The winds rose and clouds surged as he wielded three guns in one go.

This saved 3000 biru, and with the money saved, I bought two knives from Anran.

"Holy crap, it's exactly the same."

"Just input the design drawings and it can be perfectly reproduced. Wow, I can say goodbye to the official store from now on."

I'm just a nobody NPC, I had no idea that I was stealing business from the official team!

"I think I've found a way to make money."

Outside the mysterious workshop, a group of players gathered together, their eyes lighting up.

Because the Mechanic class is so frustrating in the early game—it's a class you can't play if you don't have money to burn, and if you're unlucky, you might as well switch to another class. Therefore, there aren't many players who specialize in the Mechanic class now; most are just mediocre.

Two of these players leveled their Mechanic class to level 41.

"We can't do modifications, but we can handle things like applying coatings and changing colors!"

“That NPC doesn’t know the official price, but we do! She sets it at 2000, so we’ll set it at 1000, and we can snatch this business away quickly!”

"Won't this displease the authorities?"

"Why should we? We haven't broken any rules. If NPCs can do it, why can't we?"

"Let's do it this way. We've invested so much money in the Mechanic profession, it's time to recoup some of it."

Those players left quickly.

The number of visitors to the Mysterious Workshop shows no signs of decreasing, and the appearance customization feature has indeed attracted the attention of most players.

Personalization, differentiation, we are different, unique.

"It seems we need to find a way to get more raw materials as soon as possible."

Players' needs are endless. As long as you use the right tactics to capture their attention, you can not only make money but also build a large network of connections.

Favorability is key to maintaining this connection. No one knows what will happen if An Ran's favorability is raised too high, which further stimulates their desire to explore.

"The 720 million pesos have been transferred to your account. Please confirm."

"Assassin - Pull One Pants Wind," who bought the robot, returned with his teammates, transferred the money cleanly and efficiently, and then acquired his new props for showing off.

"Your affinity with Ann increases by 15."

"Young man, it seems you're doing quite well on Nayi Star. There's something I'd like to ask you about."

Task!

He pulled down his pants and was startled by the wind.

"You have triggered the quest [Gather Information]".

A hidden quest has been triggered!

[Inquiring about information]: You've gained some approval from An?, and being new to the area, she wants to gather some information. If you can tell her the truth, you might discover some interesting stories.

"Okay, go ahead and ask!" Pulling his pants down, he readily agreed.

Anran's task system also changes as her personal template and reputation increase.

The main changes are the increase in the number of tasks released and the increase in the maximum experience value for a single task.

The reward for "Gathering Information" is in three tiers, accumulating to 15 experience points, which is the upper limit of this task. Since it's free experience, you might as well spend more and catch a few big fish later.

To get players to leave, you need to give them some tangible benefits.