Super Spender - Chapter 757

Chapter 757: Chapter 751: Wanting Everything – Above

“If it leaves the atmosphere, its propulsion system can support traveling a distance greater than 100 million kilometers within 2 hours, with absolute protection and safety for the occupants. Additionally, it is equipped with the latest ion-electromagnetic distortion shield, capable of avoiding most existing radars. Few military radars can detect it. Other optical stealth systems are standard. Besides, it also has six Small High-speed Omnidirectional Proton Cannons.” As Nasha introduced, two small proton cannons like submachine guns emerged at the bottom, rear, and sides of the hovercar.

My god! If it hadn’t been for Finn Lewis preparing himself someway, he would have been shouting out in astonishment. This flying vehicle, although lightly armed, would be monstrously powerful on Earth. Finn thought it could compete evenly with fully-armed fighter jets. It was only an atmospheric hovercar, and yet, it was astonishingly efficient – overwhelmingly so.

After finishing the introduction of the Thunder Ranger, Nasha moved on to the Mad Scorpion hovercar. The design of the Mad Scorpion was not as ethereal as the Thunder Ranger. It was more rugged, like the difference between an off-road vehicle and a race car. While the functionality might be slightly inferior to the Thunder Ranger, the limited quantity and price were incomparable. Naturally, these differences reflected their functionalities.

Both vehicles use a special type of fuel. Although it’s called “special” only in comparison to conventional hovercar fuel, it’s not ultra-unique per se. Finn could purchase it himself. Additionally, they also provided a refueling service. According to Nasha, if the vehicle were not used for long-distance space travel, one refill would likely last for several years.

“What’s the price?” Finn asked immediately after hearing the introduction.

“800 million.” Nasha blurted out an astronomical figure.

“Star credits?” Finn was stunned, ‘Damn it, this number is a bit terrifying.’

“No, of course not, it’s Federation currency.” Nasha quickly shook her head in denial.

Federation currency is a general term for the currency issued by various institutions within their own star districts. This currency is exchanged at a ratio of 100:1 with star credits. However, only currencies issued by the top nine royal families can be referred to as Federation currency. Because these currencies are valid in over ninety-five percent of the Galactic Federation territories, they are jointly recognized as Federation currency. These witness an equal exchange rate amongst them, maintaining a 1:1 ratio.

“So it’s 8 million star credits?” Finn recalculated and asked.

“Uh, yes sir, if you intend to pay with star credits, the price will be 7.5 million star credits for the Thunder Ranger and 3 million for the Mad Scorpion.” Nasha quickly informed Finn of the prices of both hovercars. Honestly, this price isn’t high compared to Earth prices, but their purchasing power is drastically different. Thus, any comparison is pointless. To say that a hovercar with mere atmospheric capabilities is this luxurious defies all expectations.

Considering how Jasmine Davis and others had made choices over tens of thousands, or even a few thousand star credits, one could gauge how potent the purchasing power of star credits was. But here, we are merely discussing buying hovercars. When Finn bought his battleship, it cost him just tens of millions of star credits. That was a universe-class battleship, and this… this is a hovercar! Finn could only shake his head. The lion’s share of the price was indeed the brand value of these luxury items.

It’s similar to Earth’s luxury brands. Products fresh off the factory line might cost only a tenth of the price you would pay for an item with a luxury brand label, despite having identical materials, production lines, and manufacturing processes ⎯ all they have is a brand.

Seeing Finn shaking his head, Nasha figured this deal probably wouldn’t close. However, he didn’t feel disheartened as the price was indeed rather steep. Even for a customer like Finn, the cost seemed prohibitive. Just because people with money fancy expensive brands doesn’t guarantee they will buy anything.

Surprisingly though, Finn shook his head and promptly asked: “How many cars do you have here?”

“Uh?” Nasha choked, then fervently registered what Finn was asking. He quickly replied, “We have 10 Thunder Rangers and 15 Mad Scorpions.”

“Is that all?” Finn asked, sounding somewhat surprised.

“Sir, it’s quite a substantial amount. This limited sale is intended for the entire Galactic Federation. So, to have this many distributed to us, we’re fairly lucky. As these are newly released products just delivered, sir, your timing is impeccable.” Nasha said with a wry smile.

“I’ll take them all.” Upon hearing they were just delivered, Finn knew why Luna Starfield had sent him here to see the new items. He had arrived just at the right time.

“What?” Nasha looked flabbergasted. “All of them?” He stuttered, his face visibly disbelieving.

“Yes, I want them all. If I buy them, nobody else will be able to, right?” Finn replied.

“Yes, sir, these are limited editions.” Nasha nodded immediately and without hesitation.

“Ok, I’ll take them all, including the stock of Mad Scorpions.” Finn decided firmly. “If I buy them all, then no one else on Blue Bird will own these two models of hovercars, correct?”

“Uh, not exactly, sir. First, if any have been pre-ordered, the company sends them directly to the customer’s address instead of stocking them in our store. Second, if someone purchases it on a different planet and transports it here, there will still be some here.” Nasha choked, then hastened to clarify. He didn’t want Finn to misunderstand anything.

“Oh, I see. No problem then, I’ll take them all.” Finn made his decision without hesitation.

A rush of exhilaration flooded Nasha’s face. Honestly, he hadn’t expected to sell out all the limited editions in one go. Although Silver Wing introduced limited edition hovercars occasionally, they never sold out quickly. Despite their high prices, even to wealthy people, they were comparatively expensive.