"The script did not have coercive power; it couldn't make Shard commit actions uncontrollably. But whatever was written on it was destined to happen, unchangeable, as if an invisible hand was manipulating fate, leading Shard to appear under the grape arbor once more, just like it was meant to be."
"Outmatched in power, Shard had no other option. He had never felt such a longing for strength before. It wasn't that he hadn't tried to become stronger in the past, but as an Outlander, he was still new to this world."
"In this world, indeed, strength is required."
After taking a deep breath to calm his spirit and suppress the unease in his heart, Shard stared at his opponent and slowly took out the pendant holding the Vampire Ring, to which the other party smiled and commented,
"So this was also stolen by you."
But it wasn't.
Shard brought out the box containing The Twenty-Sided Die of Destiny. The man opened it and looked surprised,
