[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-with-sss-rank-i-get-a-new-skill-every-l":3,"chapter-starting-with-sss-rank-i-get-a-new-skill-every-l-starting-with-sss-rank-i-get-a-new-skill-every-l-chapter-172":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Starting With SSS-rank: I Get A New Skill Every Livestream",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},385375,645,"Chapter 172: Shopping","starting-with-sss-rank-i-get-a-new-skill-every-l-chapter-172",172,"\u003Cp>Blake was currently at a site inspection in Montclair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His company was preparing to establish a distribution house there. While Montclair wasn’t the most populated city in Guhang, it still connected several important settlements, making it a valuable location strategically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His attention shifted when his phone vibrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pulling it out, he noticed the call wasn’t actually a call but a message from Lara, his secretary, who was currently overseas on a business trip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was only a short line attached alongside a link.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Related to Kyle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That alone was enough to make Blake focus completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The link redirected him to a short video showing the collapsed section of an industrial building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake frowned instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Lara believed this had something to do with Kyle, then he had no reason to dismiss it lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without wasting time, he contacted someone from the CPB and quickly received the full report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Yes, sir. It happened this morning. By the time we arrived, he was already leaving the area. Honestly... he looked pretty roughed up after the fight.}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the call ended, Blake immediately dialed another number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, it was Kyle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guh, stop talking for one second,\" Kyle groaned while holding the phone away slightly. \"At this rate, I’m just going to hang up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Try it and I’ll personally come there. Five minutes is all I’d need.}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m listening,\" Kyle surrendered instantly, having no desire to get scolded face-to-face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft smile appeared on Amanda’s lips as she stirred the food quietly, already able to imagine exactly what Blake was saying on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Your first day there and you already end up in an incident. Then you go into a rift raid without armor or weapons. What exactly was the plan? Conducting an interview with the monster?}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Man...\" Kyle rubbed his forehead helplessly. \"I genuinely didn’t expect to get dragged into a rift raid on my first day. But thinking about it now... I probably should’ve seen it coming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he only had ten days left before officially joining the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every single day mattered right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Are you with Amanda right now?}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah... wait, how do you know?\" Kyle asked in confusion. Amanda hadn’t made a single sound since he picked up the call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Just a guess. Now hand the phone to her.}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyle let out a sigh and rose from the chair, only for Amanda to immediately warn,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No entry into the kitchen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, she had no intention of letting him discover what she was cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyle instantly covered his eyes with one hand and slowly walked toward her with the other arm stretched out in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amanda burst into laughter at the ridiculous sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, she could’ve just walked over to him herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still smiling, she took the phone from his hand. \"Yes, Brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyle stepped back afterward and deliberately turned around, refusing to ruin the surprise for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From behind, he could hear Amanda humming softly as she listened, sounding oddly attentive, as though Blake was assigning her some important mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, I understand... Ah, I won’t nee... well, alright. Yes, yes, I get it. Ehe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few moments later, Amanda walked back over and handed the phone to Kyle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyle glanced at the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The call was still connected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Placing the phone back against his ear, he asked suspiciously, \"What exactly did you tell her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Nothing much. Just go wherever she takes you. Since Lara isn’t in town, I’ve assigned her the responsibility of buying you proper gear.}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyle let out a quiet sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, he had already been planning to buy equipment sooner or later, so he couldn’t really complain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Good. Now, if you—}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyle spoke just as Blake seemed ready to end the call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Yes?}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyle glanced toward Amanda before lowering his voice slightly. \"This sudden visit from Uncle and Aunt... do you know anything about it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Ah, that.} Blake paused briefly. {Yeah, actually. I spoke with Uncle earlier today. They’re specifically coming here to meet you.}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyle frowned immediately. \"Why me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Meeting you is probably just the excuse.} Blake sounded slightly hesitant now. {Honestly... I think Father called him over for something else.}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That hesitation instantly caught Kyle’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" he asked. \"Is there something you’re hiding from me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake remained silent for a few moments before finally speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{It’s nothing serious. Well... if you want, you can come over for a few hours and meet them. You and Sean used to get along pretty well back then.}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyle’s shoulders slumped slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah... that’s true,\" he admitted quietly. \"But I’m not really sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Then don’t force yourself.} Blake’s voice softened a little. {Just do whatever feels right to you. And for now, focus on eating properly and getting some rest.}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyle gave a quiet hum in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A second later, the call disconnected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyle returned to his seat just as Amanda asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is someone coming over?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\" He leaned back slightly. \"Mom’s elder brother is visiting with his family. I used to be pretty close with them, but now...\" He exhaled softly. \"I don’t know. My schedule’s become so hectic lately that I don’t think I’ll even have the time to properly meet them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Between his hours at the base, training, and streaming, nearly every part of his day was already occupied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even weekends weren’t really weekends anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amanda listened quietly before giving a small nod of understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So we’re going shopping now?\" Kyle asked, deliberately changing the topic. \"Do you know any place that sells equipment for Nightwalkers?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amanda nodded immediately. \"There are only a few reliable places around here, and I know someone who can get you exactly what you need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyle leaned farther into the chair. \"The problem is, I don’t even know what I need yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This whole world was still new to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, until recently, the mere thought of wearing armor would’ve made him cringe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amanda smiled faintly at his reaction. \"Don’t worry. She’ll understand without you having to explain much. She’s the best when it comes to equipment and gear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyle’s brows rose slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amanda sounded unusually confident about this person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He supposed there was only one way to find out.\u003C\u002Fp>",1040,"2026-05-30T06:17:25.041Z","2026-06-01T04:30:31.323Z",1,"novelbin.me","1ec97950bd8c0aa6b5e605c6bc9a20072c77677e915750b636279d398f9fa840","starting-with-sss-rank-i-get-a-new-skill-every-l-chapter-173","starting-with-sss-rank-i-get-a-new-skill-every-l-chapter-171",176,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-with-sss-rank-i-get-a-new-skill-every-l-cover.jpg"]